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April 1773
Murry, E., fl. 1773
[Account of payment made by Flucker to James Murry]
E. Murry (possibly Elizabeth) signs with her mark for her husband James, certifying that Flucker paid his balance in full.
GLC02437.09481
9 May 1773
[Payment from Thomas Flucker to Edward How]
Certifies that Thomas Flucker paid Edward How to hire his "negro man" for four days work.
GLC02437.09482
1773
[Information related to the estate of Samuel Waldo]
Docket notes that this document is from papers belonging to Thomas Flucker. Heading indicates, "The following Estates, belonging to the Estate of the Late Brigadier Samuel Waldo Esqr. remains undisposed of besides the Muscongus Patent so called & a...
GLC02437.09483
31 May 1774
[Account of payment made by Flucker to Samuel Dyer]
Contains account information 27 April 1773- 19 March 1774. Docket notes that Flucker paid in full for items such as "a coffin for a Negro man," shingles, a fence, a cubbard, and cedar posts.
GLC02437.09484
1774
[Account of payment made by Thomas Flucker to Samuel Dyer]
Contains account information from September-November 1774. Flucker pays Dyer for "altering & mending coach house doors," "hanging doore at the Admirels," and boards, among other things.
GLC02437.09487
30 December 1775
Lucas, John, fl. 1775-1798
[Account between Henry Knox and Thomas Mifflin]
Contains account information from November and December 1775. Appears to be payments made by Knox to Mifflin, Quarter Master General of the Continental Army.
GLC02437.09489
1788
List of inhabitants who have sign'd for their lands
A list of men's names, how much land they have been issued a deed for, the date the deed was issued for, to whom the deed was issues, and what town the property is in. The towns include Warren, Thomaston and Owls Head, all in Maine.
GLC02437.10424
24 March 1865
to Angeline Henry
Probably from a cousin in Keeseville. Signature on letter appears to be Elvira. Mentions a visit from Angie's brother George. Discusses Josiah's possible discharge, although his whereabouts are unknown. Speculates he may be in Washington. Encourages...
GLC03523.07.36
26 May 1865
Henry, Josiah E., 1840-?
to John and Sophia Henry
Henry writes to his parents from Washington D.C. Mentions he will not be discharged until the fall even though the war is over. Anticipates a furlough over the summer. Expects a Washington review of the corps soon. Both letter and envelope have a...
GLC03523.07.37
18 August 1861
Terry, Robert B., fl. 1861-1865
to Sister
Reports from Georgetown Heights to his sister. Mentions that he received her letter. Comments that they are experiencing very poor weather, and are very busy preparing for an attack next week. States "we cant even get out now for water with out...
GLC03523.08.14
3 September 1861
Informs his sister that they are camped opposite the Big Falls of the Potomac River. Provides details about fighting, mentioning General Benjamin Franklin Butler's movements in North Carolina. Indicates they are ready "to show the South aint to be...
GLC03523.08.15
11 September 1861
Informs his sister that they have returned to their old camp ground in Georgetown. Describes a recent battle they fought, "on the other side of the Potomac," relaying stories of "balls a whizzing through the air." Reports that during the battle they...
GLC03523.08.16
16 September 1861
Relays, "That account of the affair at big falls is all a big lie they put in anything to make the papers sell. Their was no musketry shot returned by our Regiment. The Artillery only answered them the next day and then they did not return the fire."...
GLC03523.08.17
20 September 1861
to Mother
Writes to his mother, discussing whether or not some men from home will be enlisting in the army. Confides, "As I know about a soldiers life. But the best thing he can do is stay at home and have a little more sense than I had." Reports that he heard...
GLC03523.08.18
25 September 1861
Informs sister that some of the "Baptor five Zouaves" came through his camp this morning. Reports that they were received by General George McClellan and their new Brigadier General, George Meade. Tells her that everything is quiet now. In a post...
GLC03523.08.19
17 December 1861
to Sister and Father
First half of letter written to his sister from Camp Pierpont. Includes newspaper clippings, noting that they are in regards to General George McCall and his division, as well as some "poetry dedicated to the Ranger's which I knew you will like it...
GLC03523.08.24
18 August 1862
Knox, Andrew, 1835-?
to Sarah Knox
Knox writes to his wife from Harrison's Landing. Complains about her scarce letters and wonders if it is because she is sick. Expresses anger about nephew George F. Knox enlisting because so many men are dying daily. Recommends George tries to get...
GLC03523.20.05
October 1783
Abstract of extra issues
Lists number of rations and for what purpose they were issued.
GLC02437.02741
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Abstract of rations for West Point]
Lists men by regiment with rations issued.
GLC02437.02742
1 November 1783
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829
to Henry Knox
Discusses a travelling forge made at the Springfield armory in Massachusetts, which he will be sending to West Point. He is very impressed by how well made it is.
GLC02437.02744
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Public cloathing store
"Invoice of sundry Cloathing [sic] the property of the United States ... " Lists clothing with prices. Signed as received by Samuel Shaw but main part of invoice is in a different hand.
GLC02437.02745
9 November 1783
Ogden, Abraham, 1723-1790
Describes a 1300 acre estate for sale near Newark, New Jersey. Discusses the quality of the farmland and the proposed price, 10,000 pounds New York currency. Believes the price is quite high but "the farm is certainly as valuable as any in this...
GLC02437.02768
21 November 1783
Grant, Edward, fl. 1783-1789
to Samuel Shaw
Discusses Knox's military accounts.
GLC02437.02792
24 November 1783
Bowles, Ralph H., 1757-1813
Return of the detachment commanded by brigadier general Henry Jackson
Countersigned by Henry Jackson. Lists men by rank and corps.
GLC02437.02799
November 1783
Merlet, H., fl. 1783
Provision return for the Canadian refugee drawing at West Point
Lists men by military denomination with issued rations.
GLC02437.02811
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