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1816/07/26
Patterson, J.W., fl. 1812-1816
to Walter Patterson re: financial concerns
J.W. Patterson discusses his debts and financial concerns, and complains that he is too old to try himself at a new career.
GLC03107.04525
1862/03/24
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
To: Major M. Smith.
Siezing supply of Confederate Bacon, directing operations before Shiloh. "You are particularly cautioned against fighting an enemy of your own, or superior power . . . nothing could be gained by a small victory which would cost us a single man."
GLC07961
1795/04/03
Madison, James, 1751-1836
To: George Joy Esqr.
Jay's treaty, French revolution, whiskey rebellion
GLC07964
7 September 1781
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Sebastian Bauman
Encloses an account of the cannons and other ordnance Major Bauman is to bring down to the Chesapeake from Baltimore. Coordination with other ordnance vessels will be organized by George Washington and another General [Mordecai] Gist. Also discusses...
GLC02437.01170
11 November 1782
Faesch, John Jacob, 1729-1799
to Henry Knox
Writes to inform Knox that he has completed all the shells he was commissioned to create, according to their agreement. Mentions that Captain [possibly William] Stevens has arrived and will build a fence around shot and shells and then take his men...
GLC02437.01707
14 October 1781
Lamb, John, 1735-1800
Return of Stores, expended at the different Batteries, on the 13th and 14th Instant.
Lists quantities of stores used at the Grand Battery, Left Battery, and Redoubt under Colonel Lamb during the siege of Yorktown. Lamb commanded the Second Regiment of Continental Artillery.
GLC02437.01227
24 October 1781
Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Discusses the difficulty of completing work without artificers in the south. Requests that a few carpenters and smiths be sent to their aid.
GLC02437.01258
22 February 1782
Eyen, Frederic, fl. 1782-1787
to Henry Knox [in French]
Written from Burlington, likely in New Jersey. Mentions John Doughty. Cannot go to Philadelphia due to a broken arm sustained in a fight, possibly with Doughty. Appear to have served as a cook.
GLC02437.01358
25 May 1782
to John Jacob Faesch
Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp, and signed by Shaw for Knox. Advises Faesch that Captain [William] Stevens will soon be arriving with a small party to reproof shells, and will be bringing "a section of a French 8 inch shell...
GLC02437.01431
13 August 1782
Writes to Faesch, a metalworker building arms and ammunition for the army, to discuss the amount and sizes of shells necessary to fit the French howitzers the army has procured. Mentions that he has been in contact with General Benjamin Lincoln...
GLC02437.01527
20 September 1782
Writes, "I have reciev'd an Answer from Genl. [Benjamin] Lincoln a Coppy of which you will find on the other Side, the Two Tea Kittles with handles are ready, & shall be forwarded by first opportunity to Capt. Wm. Ellison at New Windsor, to be...
GLC02437.01621
28 July 1783
Dunscomb, Andrew, fl. 1783
Writes that he has received an appointment to precede Mr. Peirce (possibly referring to John Peirce, Paymaster General and Commissioner of Army Accounts) in the settlement of the Virginia line accounts. Requests that "a lad" from Colonel Swift's...
GLC02437.02340
21 October 1783
to Captain Dusten
Informs Captain Dusten that a quartermaster will show him where to get firewood and other supplies for his men to aid them throughout the coming winter. Mentions Stoney Point and Verplanks Point. Mentions he also sent this information to Captain...
GLC02437.02695
30 October 1783
Writes a letter of introduction for a Major [Hodijah] Baylies.
GLC02437.02728
2 April 1787
Lists his expenses and asks Knox for assistance in finding employment in New York since he has lost his position as a clerk. Copies in a recommendation from his former employer and gives the reason for his discharge as the liquidation of the firm.
GLC02437.03511
27 February 1788
Informs Knox, "It is with the most poignant grief I inform you of the departure of my dear partner, who after a severe illness of near four weeks took her leave of this scene of trouble on Saturday the 23d Instant..."
GLC02437.03808
18 March 1788
Thanks Knox for offering his condolences upon the recent death of Faesch's wife. Encloses letters for Knox to forward.
GLC02437.03824
21 August 1788
to William Duer
Discusses a [financial] settlement involving Platt, Peirce, and the payment of warrants. Plans to sail 22 August 1788 for Penobscot (in present-day Maine), and does not expect to return until 20 September. Presents his respects to Lady Kitty Duer...
GLC02437.03969
18 May 1789
Eveleigh, Nicholas, 1748-1791
Writes to Knox not to provide him with information, but to elicit information from Knox about happenings in the government. Declares that he is very far away from the rest of government and would like to know more about what is going on. Hopes that...
GLC02437.04206
11 September 1789
to Nicholas Eveleigh
Unsigned, but handwriting suggests the author is Henry Knox. Informs Eveleigh that he is appointed Comptroller of the Treasury of the United States, and informs him of the salary. Adds that Captain Joseph [Hardy] has been employed in the Treasury...
GLC02437.04354
31 January 1790
to William Eustis
Replies to Eustis's letters written on the 17th and 23rd (see GLC02437.04479). Discusses the situation of the invalids, particularly the invalid pensioners. Upon reviewing the subject with other general members, believes it to be impracticable to...
GLC02437.04492
28 March 1790
Informs Eustis that "[o]ur delegates have not yet brought forward the motion relative to a new inspection of the invalids." Stresses the importance of another inspection, in order to ensure all invalid soldiers are accounted for and paid...
GLC02437.04560
26 April 1791
Acknowledges receipt of an invitation from Duer. Confirms that he and Henry Jackson will meet Duer at Princeton next Wednesday evening. Asks him to bring Mr. [William] Constable.
GLC02437.04927
5 April 1792
Later copy of GLC02437.05402.
GLC02437.05401
20 October 1792
Duer, William, 1747-1799
Discusses financial matters, noting that from Knox's recent correspondence, he believes that everything except the terms of the security were agreed upon. Refers to William Greene in relation to the security. Expects a sale to Mr. [Theophile]...
GLC02437.05659
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