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July 11, 1816
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
to William H. Crawford
Army Major General Scott requests that Secretary of War William Crawford promote soldier John Wynkoop to position of lieutenant.
GLC01450.719.05
March 14, 1814
Treadwell, John White, 1785-1857
to Thomas Oakes
Orders Captain Oakes of the first regiment of Massachusetts militia to assemble the legal voters in his company and have them elect an ensign to replace the recently discharged Jm Peek. The United States was then engaged in The War of 1812.
GLC01450.720.05
June 26, 1814
Derby, Samuel Gardner, 1767-1843
Orders Captain Oakes of the first regiment of Massachusetts militia to "visit the Guard of Sentinels at Hospital point & elsewhere to night as Guard Rounds." The United States was then engaged in The War of 1812. Derby was a brigadier general.
GLC01450.720.07
June 30, 1814
Orders Captain Oakes of the first regiment of Massachusetts militia to organize a guard unit from his company and have them report for duty at 6:30 at the Court House to receive orders. The United States was then engaged in The War of 1812.
GLC01450.720.08
April 13, 1815
Bedel, Hazel, fl. 1812-1821
to Moody Bedel
Writes from the cantonment at Sackets Harbor, New York, to his brother to report problems with soldiers' pay shortly after the end of the War of 1812. Notes that General Jacob Brown assumed command and comments on his activities pertaining to...
GLC01450.721.11
May 24, 1815
Shortly after the end of the War of 1812, writes from the cantonment at Sackets Harbor, New York, to his brother to report that the men have been paid and will march home tomorrow. Provides news about the regiment and lingering issues regarding pay...
GLC01450.721.12
May 31, 1815
Writes from the cantonment at Sackets Harbor, New York, to his brother to report on activities pertaining to discharges and military reorganization after the end of the War of 1812. Indicates that he would like a staff appointment. Hazen had...
GLC01450.721.13
June 12, 1815
Writes from the cantonment at Sackets Harbor, New York, to his brother to report on his duties on guard, and military reorganization and pay issues after the end of the War of 1812. Also discusses the suicide of an ensign named Douvra. Asks that...
GLC01450.721.14
June 25, 1815
Writes from the cantonment at Sackets Harbor, New York, to his brother while on guard duty. Indicates that his unit will be heading to Greenbush on the Niagara frontier. Relates stories of how one soldier had to resign after drinking too much...
GLC01450.721.15
August 31, 1815
Tupper, Thomas, fl. 1815
Writes on behalf of Private Isaac Whitcomb, to help get the documentation necessary for him to obtain a discharge after his service in the 11th infantry regiment during the War of 1812. Tupper was a captain in the 3rd regiment of Vermont militia.
GLC01450.721.16
November 17, 1815
Blake, Henry J., fl. 1815
Seeks an affidavit attesting to his good character and to have Bedel come and lend him support in his upcoming court martial. A note on the address leaf reiterates the urgency of the message and asks it be delivered as soon as possible.
GLC01450.721.17
April 13, 1816
McNeil, John, 1784-1850
McNeil informs Bedel that he will leave for Detroit in a few days. Notes talking with generals Eleazer Ripley and Benjamin Pierce (McNeil's father-in-law) about Colonel Bedel's merits and seeks continued correspondence. During the War of 1812...
GLC01450.721.18
February 12, 1815
Mande, J., fl. 1815
to Winfield Scott
Asks General Winfield Scott to supply his ship with supplies to enable its return to England. Written aboard the British ship "Favorite" commanded by Captain Mande which carried the Treaty of Ghent notifying America of peace in the War of 1812.
GLC01450.722
July 15, 1774
Bromfield, Thomas, fl. 1774-1777
to Henry Bromfield
Also has a note from Thomas on the third page dated 26 July 1774. Thomas is writing from London to Bromfield in Boston. Mentions he received Henry's letter of 9 June 1774. Most of the letter deals with business transactions, inventories, bills, and...
GLC01450.803.05
March 30, 1782
Bromfield, Henry, 1751-1837
to Sally Bromfield
Affectionate letter from Henry to his sister Sally at Harvard. Says he has not written because he has been so busy with business. Says he has received two letters from her, one met him before he left Amsterdam previously and another when he was on...
GLC01450.803.06
March 7, 1758
Holmes, Henry, 1703-1762
to John Lorimer
Signed by British Major General Holmes, Colonel of the 31st Regiment of Foot. Countersigned by John F. Hesse, certifying that this letter has been entered in the office of Thomas Gore, Commissary General of Musters. Holmes appoints Lorimer as...
GLC01450.807.04.01
March 1, 1784
Lorimer, John, 1732-1795
to George Yonge
Signed on verso by Robert Adair, Inspector General of Military Hospitals. Lorimer writes his own memorial, citing his service to Great Britain. Reports that during the French and Indian War (1754-1763) he served as surgeon's mate of the general...
GLC01450.807.04.04
circa 1784
Odell, James, fl. 1784
Odell informs Lorimer that Sir Guy Carleton has again mentioned him to Sir George Yonge, British Secretary at War. Relates that Yonge "had spoken to the King on the Subject, and that His Majesty is pleased to approve of your having the half-pay of...
GLC01450.807.04.05
June 12, 1816
Clinton, DeWitt, 1769-1828
to John Taylor
Clinton writes that Robert Grey's offense of grand larceny was so aggravated as to force him to avoid recommending his pardon without other mitigating circumstances. Written as gubernatorial candidate to the lieutenant governor of New York....
GLC01459
March 7, 1788
Morris, Lewis, 1726-1798
to Col. Lewis V. Morris
Discusses the violent debates back-and-forth in Albany and New York, and writes that he believes the majority of New Yorkers are against the new Constitution.
GLC01461
February 7, 1833
Gadsden, James, 1788-1858
to Gen. Charles Gratiot
Requests funds for improvements needed to make the St. Marks River more easily navigated.
GLC01462
June 16, 1845
Gaines, Edmund Pendleton, 1777-1849
to Col. Thomas Aspinwall
Also mentions concerns about Texas. Gaines seems to welcome war with England.
GLC01463
March 10, 1794
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Thomas Seymour
Written as Vice President.
GLC01482
October 24, 1847
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
to Thomas Sidney Jesup
Transmitting the summary and muster roll for July 1847.
GLC01489
May 15, 1799
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
to James McHenry
Written by Inspector General of the United States Army Hamilton during the Quasi-War with France to Secretary of War James McHenry in Philadelphia. Recommending Alexander Macombe (misspelling Macomb's last name) to his attention. Macomb, born in 1782...
GLC01490
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