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January 1776
Newell, Eliphalet, 1735-?
[Abstract of pay for six men in Captain Newell's company of artillery]
Lists the names of six men and their corresponding pay. Docketed in graphite.
GLC02437.09498
Pierce, Thomas, fl. 1775-1778
[Abstract of pay for Captain Pierce's company in Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]
Abstract of pay for Thomas Pierce's company of artillery for the month of January 1776. Lists men with pay amounts by rank.
GLC02437.09499
[Abstract of pay for Captain Thomas Foster's company in Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]
Abstract for Thomas Foster's company of artillery for the month of January 1776. Lists men by rank, time of enlistment, and monthly wages.
GLC02437.09500
February-April 1776
Morton, Dimond, 1743-1792
[Abstract of pay for Captain Morton's company in Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]
Abstracts of pay for Dimond Morton's company of artillery for the month of February, March and April of 1776. Lists men by rank with pay amounts.
GLC02437.09501
February 1776
[Abstract of pay for Captain Ebenezer Steven's company]
Abstract of pay due to Ebenezer Steven's company for the moth of February 1776. Lists men by rank and pay amount.
GLC02437.09502
15 March 1776
[Abstract of pay for six men in Captain Eliphalet Newell's company of artillery]
Abstract for six men in Eliphalet Newell's company of artillery for the month of January 1776. Lists men by name, position, and amount of pay.
GLC02437.09504
12 March 1776
[Abstract of pay for Captain John Popkin's company]
Abstract of pay for commissioned officers in John Popkin's company. Lists men by rank. Docketed in pencil.
GLC02437.09505
8 March 1776
Perkins, William, 1742-1802
[Abstract of pay covering the month of January for eight men in Captain Perkins's company]
Abstract of pay for eight men in William Perkins' company for the month of January 1776. Lists men by name, position and pay amount. Contains a pencil docket and several mathematical tables on verso.
GLC02437.09506
February-March 1776
[Abstract for a detachment of men formerly commanded by Captain Edward Burbeck]
Abstract of men formerly of Edward Burbeck's company for the months of February and March 1776. Lists men by rank with pay amounts.
GLC02437.09509
March 1776
[Abstract of Captain Edward Burbeck's company in Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]
Abstract of Edward Burbeck's company of artillery for the month of March 1776. Lists men by rank with pay amounts.
GLC02437.09510
2 November 1783
Bailey, Francis, 1744-1817
[Return]
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Return for troops at West Point commanded by Henry Knox. Lists men by company, rank, and present status. Noted as printed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by F. Bailey.
GLC02437.10565
8 November 1783
Boynton, Joseph, fl. 1776-1783
Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Return for a New Hampshire regiment of foot soldiers. Lists men by company, rank, and present status. Countersigned by George Reid. Noted as printed in Philadelphia...
GLC02437.10567
1775-1776
[Abstract of pay due to the field and staff officers and nine companies of the regiment of artillery commanded by Colonel Henry Knox]
Includes travel expenses and billeting. Contains information from December 1775 and January 1776.
GLC02437.10655
GLC02437.10656
GLC02437.10657
Foster, Thomas Waite, fl. 1769-1776
[Abstract of Captain Thomas W. Foster's Company in the regiment of artillery commanded by Henry Knox]
Includes records of service and wages from December 1775 and January 1776.
GLC02437.10658
25 October 1861
Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865
to Father
Writes from Camp Pierpont, Virginia. Recounts to him, "you heard of the battle of Balls Bluff where the Rebels were victorious. They killed about 600 men altogether... besides the prisoners they took." Also reports that they caught the traitor, a...
GLC03523.08.20
7 November 1861
to Sister
Expresses dismay about the news of his father's sickness. Complains of the cold weather, remarking that "if they dont put us in Winter Quarters this winter we will all be dead before spring." Written on stationery with embossed image of soldier...
GLC03523.08.21
25 November 1861
Reports "within 3 weeks, you will hear tell of the Battle of Manassas Junction for Gen. McClellan has deceided to take that place what ever it may cost them. the campaign in Virginia will be over. And I guess we the Pennsylvania Reserve will have to...
GLC03523.08.22
9 December 1861
to Sister and Father
First half of letter written to his sister from Camp Pierpont, reporting that they went on a foraging party, where they obtained one secession barn and "2 Contraband Negroes, 5 men Prisoners, and 3 women. 2 of the men were dandy looking fellows...
GLC03523.08.23
6 January 1862
Reports from Camp Pierpont. Professes to her, "I think I told you once before that you must not believe all the newspapers say about [this] war for they dont know more than you do. Or not much more. You must not suppose that General George McCall is...
GLC03523.08.25
14 January 1862
Writes from Camp Pierpont telling him that Christmas and New Year's "passed off pleasently and on New Years day we had a grand Oyster Dinner." Provides detail about picketing, particularly noting the harsh and cold weather. Relays military...
GLC03523.08.26
29 April 1861
Knox, Andrew, 1835-?
to Sarah Knox
Knox writes to his wife from the trenches at Yorktown. Reports he has been sick for three days due to the constant rain. Expresses appreciation for her constant love in his absence. Mentions the enemy's fort at Gloucester point and constant shelling...
GLC03523.20.01
14 July 1861
Knox writes to his wife from Camp McDowell. Reports he's had a terrible tooth-ache and has not been able to sleep for four days. Complains of constant rain. Mentions rumors they are heading to Fairfax. States they have orders for a long march and can...
GLC03523.20.02
19 July 1861
Knox writes to his wife from a battle field three miles outside Manassas Junction. Describes in detail a fierce battle that lasted five hours and resulted in 60 killed or wounded soldiers. Expects another large battle soon.
GLC03523.20.03
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