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[1866/02/27]
Neafie, Theodore F., fl. 1861-1877
to: brother.
Enclosed with the letter is papers for the Power of Attorney, and a request that he not write back until Theodore is settled.
GLC07164.60
8 March 1866
to: sister Carrie.
Describes possible plans to travel to Fort Riley or perhaps somewhere further west to build a fortune, and a hope that she not become alarmed if his communications are not often.
GLC07164.61
[18]66/03/27
to: Newton.
Sends a request for $40, for the payment of his fees for board and in order to reclaim his carpet-bag and clothing from the landlord who holds them in lieu of payment.
GLC07164.62
[1866]/04/19
to: Carrie.
Sends news that he is going on further west to Cottonwood, having gained employment driving cattle, and a request that she not write back as he can not receive it.
GLC07164.63
[1866]/07/17
He sends word that he received her letter with a check which he cannot use. Claims that he is going back to the plains to work soon, but that she can write to him at Fort Leavenworth.
GLC07164.64
[1866]/11/30
He sends word that he requires $30 for new clothing, and that he lives in a strange region where "farmers don't raise any crops and when they do it is only corn and [even that is] worm eaten."
GLC07164.65
[1875]/12/16
to: sister.
He sends news of an attack by Indians, and mentions that he has gotten a job as a packer in a mule pack train.
GLC07164.66
[1877]/07/16
Having started as a cattle driver, he tells of how he became bored with the job and became a farm hand on a ranch. He sends his experience of traveling through northern Utah, where he witnessed settlements of English and Swedes living.
GLC07164.67
[1877]/08/26
He sends his beliefs of a possible revolution brought on by the poor against the railroad monopolies. He decided that he may try his hand at mining at Balloontime National Park.
GLC07164.68
He sends news that he has decided that he likes Hamilton, and may soon go out poisoning wolves to sell their fur. He claims that if the Nez Indian attempt to raid again, he will join a volunteer company to prevent their attack .
GLC07164.69
18 June 1778
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to George Washington
Document in Samuel Shaw's hand, and signed by Shaw for Knox, giving Knox's opinion on several questions posed by Washington. Writes, "...it would be a most criminal degree of madness to hazard a general action at this time with the enemy, as by it we...
GLC02437.00711
29 June 1778
to Lucy Knox
Describes the Battle of Monmouth (28 June 1778) in detail. As the British marched away from Philadelphia toward Shrewsbury, New Jersey, Continental troops under General [Charles] Lee attacked the British rear. In the ensuing battle, "My brave Lads...
GLC02437.00713
3 July 1778
to William Knox
Relates that the British are moving toward Sandy Hook, New Jersey. Reports the details of the Battle of Monmouth, mentioning Generals Charles Lee and George Washington. Writes, "The Corps of Artillery have their full proportion of the Glory of the...
GLC02437.00714
5 July 1778
Informs his brother that he wrote a previous letter discussing the Battle of Monmouth (refer to GLC02437.00714). Writes, "I had particular reasons for not writing you a circumstantial [account] as General Lee who commanded the advanced parties has...
GLC02437.00715
2 September 1778
[Henry Knox's responses to questions posed by George Washington]
Later copy. Knox considers whether or not the greater part of the Continental Army should move east to reinforce troops in Newport, Rhode Island and Boston, Massachusetts. Suggests lending assistance if American General John Sullivan's troops are...
GLC02437.00722
[Henry Knox's replies to questions posed by George Washington]
In Shaw's hand, and signed for Knox by Shaw. Knox replies in detail to Washington's question, whether an eastward movement of the greater part of the Continental Army would be feasible. Knox writes, "I cannot see the propriety of such a measure at...
GLC02437.00723
Knox's original working draft. Knox responds to General Washington's questions regarding eastward movement of the Continental Army to reinforce troops in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
GLC02437.00724
16 October 1778
Washington, George, 1732-1799
At a council of war held at Frederickburgh Octr 16th 1778
Knox's handwritten copy of Washington's queries to his Council of War. Washington informs the Council that the British force consists of two divisions (one at New York and one at Rhode Island). A detachment from New York were recently "employed in...
GLC02437.00731
19 October 1778
[Working draft of Knox's opinion given to George Washington on questions such as detaching part of the main army toward Boston and keeping Continental troops in a "collected state" during winter]
Knox's working draft. Is a response to GLC02437.00731 and draft of GLC02437.00733. Regarding the question of sending part of the army to Boston, writes "[the topic] was so fully discussed at the time it was propos'd and the conclusion drawn that it...
GLC02437.00732
[Knox's opinion given to George Washington on questions such as detaching part of the main army toward Boston and keeping Continental troops in a "collected state" during winter]
Retained copy of GLC02437.00732, a response to GLC02437.00731. Refer to the draft of this document, GLC02437.00732, for complete scope and content. In Samuel Shaw's hand. Place of writing is inferred from copy at GLC02437.00732.
GLC02437.00733
31 May 1842
Archer, Robert (fl. 1840)
Report to the State Board of Agriculture on Elizabeth City County
Transcript of original from the "Farmers' Register," Vol. 10, p. 335-339. Concerning the geography and climate of Virginia, the state's agricultural characteristics, soil composition, types of crops grown, planting and cultivationg instructions...
GLC01896.012
25 June 1778
Reports that the British left Philadelphia. He and Lucy went into the city, but had to leave because it "stunk so abominably." Notes that the American and British armies are twenty miles apart, at Princeton and Allentown respectively. Comments on...
GLC02437.00712
18 July 1778
Palfrey, William, 1741-1780
[Receipt for rations]
Also signed by John Kelley Smith, Adjutant in Colonel Edward Wigglesworth's Regiment. Palfrey signs on 18 July, verifying the issue of rations. Kelley signs 20 August 1778 approving a payment made to Thomas Smart.
GLC02437.00716
4 August 1778
Discusses previous correspondence between the two, noting he always acknowledges letters received from William. Mentions a military operation planned against Newport to take place in conjunction with the arrival of a French fleet led by the Comte D...
GLC02437.00717
13 August 1778
Chastises William, his brother, for not writing more frequently. Mentions a military operation planned against Newport to take place in conjunction with the arrival of a French fleet led by the Comte D'Estaing. Instructs William to inform [James]...
GLC02437.00718
16 August 1778
Knox writes to his brother, William: "I write... to inform you of our Welfare- no news- we are waiting most impatiently for some from Rhode Island" (there was a military operation planned against Newport to take place in conjunction with the arrival...
GLC02437.00719
24 August 1778
Acknowledges receipt of a letter William wrote 14 August 1778. Notes that his wife Lucy would also reply to William, but Shaw has not provided her with pens (possibly referring to his aide-de-camp, Samuel Shaw). Refers to a naval battle near...
GLC02437.00720
31 August 1778
Again chastises William for his "neglect in writing." Refers to the naval battle between the Comte D'Estaing and British General William Howe's fleet near Newport, Rhode Island. Observes that D'Estaing's departure for Boston will oblige American...
GLC02437.00721
6 September 1778
Has received news that a fleet has blocked the port of Boston. Notes that Admiral Parker (possibly Sir Hyde Parker) has arrived at "the Hook" with several ships ("the Hook" may refer to Sandy Hook, New Jersey, or another point in New Jersey near New...
GLC02437.00725
14 September 1778
Asks William, his brother, for news of the location of William Howe's fleet. Apparently speaking of the British, writes "It is improper for a person in any Station to speak thus were it to be divulged but I do not believe there ever was a set of men...
GLC02437.00726
28 September 1778
Written at Fredericksburgh. Comments, "You appear a little testy that I did not inform you the Enemy were going to Boston. Indeed I never believed it except a combination of unfortunate circumstances should impress an Idea of the kind on their...
GLC02437.00727
5 October 1778
Written at Fredericksburgh. Comments on the arrival of (the privateer) General Arnold's prize. Thinks the British will leave the United States to secure their possessions elsewhere, noting that an attempt to capture the French fleet at Boston rests...
GLC02437.00728
6 October 1778
to George Measam
Written at Fredericksburgh. To Measam, deputy clothier stationed at Fishkill, New York. Discusses a deficiency of "waiscoats."
GLC02437.00729
11 October 1778
Written at Fredericksburgh. Reports that the British are still in New York City, and many British sailors are sick ashore. Of British commissioners, writes, "The Commissioners have Issued another Proclamation & manifesto. This they declare shall...
GLC02437.00730
24 October 1778
Written at Fredericksburgh. Location from docket. Knox informs his brother that the British sent a detachment of 7000-8000 men from New York. Predicts the men were sent to the West Indies, but "others again suppose for Carolina." Mentions a fleet...
GLC02437.00734
28 October 1778
Written at Fredericksburgh. Reports that a large detachment of British troops sailed recently, and by all accounts are bound for the West Indies or Europe. Writes, "The Enemy in New York are still preparing for a further Embarkation, if it takes...
GLC02437.00735
16 November 1778
Requests that William obtain items for Lucy Knox, his wife. Asks that he send the articles so Lucy may receive them by mid-January. Requests green tea and "raisons." Discusses the procurement of goods, and gives William advice on business matters...
GLC02437.00736
17 November 1778
Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792
to Silas Talbot
Knox's retained copy of a letter from Laurens, President of Congress. Laurens congratulates Talbot and his men for taking the schooner Pigot, and on behalf of Congress grants Talbot a commission as lieutenant colonel in the Continental Army. Copy...
GLC02437.00737
25 November 1778
Reports that the army stationed at Fredericksburgh will leave 26 November for Pluckemin, New Jersey. Mentions Captain Stevens and the lands at Warren (possibly Warren, Maine). Discusses taxes on the sale of land. Written at Fredericksburg (present...
GLC02437.00738
8 December 1778
Anspach, Peter, fl. 1775-1783
[Account regarding Major David Mason and Thomas Mifflin]
Peter Anspach attests "errors excepted" for Mifflin. Contains account information from 1775 for sundries. A note written by Jonathan Webb Checkley at the bottom of the page indicates to pay the amount to Colonel W. Smith.
GLC02437.00739
Bauman, Sebastian, 1739-1803
to Samuel Shaw
Lists goods to be sent to Shaw for the Knox family, noting the location of the articles and when they will be sent. Includes a breakfast table, sheets, pillow cases, candle sticks, and other household items.
GLC02437.00740
31 December 1778
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
[Account between John Jacob Faesch and Henry Knox]
Document in Shaw's hand, and signed by him for Henry Knox. Knox ordered grape shot and three pound balls from Faesch (spelled "Feash" in this document). Faesch signed 31 December 1778 at Mount Hope Furnace. Knox signs 20 February 1779 at Pluckemin...
GLC02437.00741
4 January 1779 - 29 June 1779
No. 7: Articles Issued in the Year 1779
Lists articles issued to 240 men, including officers. Includes articles such as bayonets, cartridges, powder, muskets, and flints, among many others.
GLC02437.00742
31 July 1778
Brimmer, Martin, 1742-1804
[Account between General Henry Knox and Jackson Tracy & Tracy]
Signed by Brimmer on behalf of Jonathan Jackson, Nathaniel Tracy, and John Tracy. Knox pays for sugar and repairs of the Hero, a frigate.
GLC02437.10457
17 August 1778
[John Jackson's account from 12 May- 17 August 1778]
John Jackson's account, partially in his hand and partially in the hand of Henry Knox's aide Samuel Shaw, for goods purchased on behalf of , and services performed for, Henry Knox. Signed by both Jackson and Shaw. Covers Jackson's account with...
GLC02437.10458
1778
Statement of the troops furnished by the following States, taken from actual returns of the army for the year 1778.
Includes two charts. The first indicates, "February 26th 1778 Congress resolved to have the following numbers of men furnished by each State." Lists states and corresponding quotas and required troops for 1778. Lists numbers of men furnished...
GLC02437.10468
circa August 1862
Jones, Joseph, fl. 1862-1865
to Nancy E. Jones
March to Charleston, and enthusiastic reception upon arrival.
GLC02739.004
1 September 1862
Instructions for directing letters. Written at Camp Terry.
GLC02739.005
2 September 1862
Sending $25; purchasing writing materials.
GLC02739.006
3 September 1862
Marching orders, perhaps to Cincinnati; expenses at home; determination to remain religious while in the army. Written at Camp Terry.
GLC02739.007
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