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11 August 1862
Speed, James, 1812-1887
to Thomas Hillhouse
Requesting a pamphlet copy of the New York State draft law. Docket states that a copy of the law was sent to Speed.
GLC02490.16
circa 1862
Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
to George B. McClellan
Stanton explains why McClellan's request to send "Todd," an officer, to Buell has not been fulfilled. Generals Ripley and Thomas had accused Todd of "habitualy shirking duty," and Stanton had been investigating the matter. Stanton notes that "Genl...
GLC02490.17
5 January 1780
Marion, Francis, 1732-1795
to Benjamin Lincoln
Informs that he is sending two men as prisoners of war, Thomas Page and Joseph Dawson. States that the men say they deserted from the British but Marion suspects they may be spies. " ... I suspect from their Characters they are sent as Spies, and...
GLC02491
28 February 1716
Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728
to Simon Bradstreet and Joseph Stevens
Inquires about a man named Rudgen (or Brigden), who had moved into the neighborhood of the Boston church Mather ministered. Some people from Charlestown came to Mather with information that Rudgen had libeled his mother and signed a confession to...
GLC02493
1852/01/16
Butler, William Orlando, 1791-1880
to Lynn Boyd re: results of a political convention
GLC02494.01
29 April 1847
Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
to Adam Beatty
Discusses President Polk's demand of all land above 26 degrees latitude, from the gulf to the Pacific Ocean. Writes that if a military candidate is necessary, he supports General Zachary Taylor for president. Beatty, of Mason County, Kentucky, had...
GLC02494.02
1875/01/03
Harney, William S., fl. 1875
to Ulysses S. Grant re: recommendation for appointee for collector of revenue
GLC02494.03
1905 ca.
Rockwood, George Gardner, 1832-1911
[Richard P. Hobson]
Signed on mount.
GLC02494.04
7 June 1847
Hooker, Joseph, 1814-1879
Orders No. 6
Writing from Headquarters of the Brigade, Hooker gives marching orders to his troops and instructs the commanders on what provisions each soldier must carry.
GLC02494.06
21 April 1887
Porter, Fitz-John, 1822-1901
[An autobiographical sketch]
Possibly written in New York City. Lists details of Porter's military service. Mentions various civilian careers. Notes "restoration to the army by President Cleveland under authority of act of Congress dated July 1 '86- Commission as Colonel...
GLC02494.07
28 March 1850
Quitman, John Anthony, 1798-1858
to unknown
Cancels an appointment to sit for his picture. Impression in upper left corner reads "P & H" within a filigree emblem.
GLC02494.08
4 March 1843
Stockton, Robert Field, 1795-1866
to John Ericsson
Discusses moving the boilers on the Princeton a few feet from the aft to make more room for the engines. Mentions being held in Philadelphia because a friend has been ill for weeks. Impression in upper left corner reads "Jessup & Brothers."
GLC02494.10
30 April 1847
Worth, William Jenkins, 1749-1849
to Robert J. Walker
Letter of introduction for Colonel Bohler, who, Worth promises, will have plenty of stories about Mexico to share with Secretary of the Treasury Walker.
GLC02494.11
1801/06/12
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
to Robert R. Livingston re: letter of introduction, Livingston's appointment
Expressing satisfaction in Livingston's appointment as Minister to France. With clipping adhered to document. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC02495
23 August 1844
Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849
to Samuel Laughlin
Mentions some proofs Edwin Polk obtained to be added to a publication about Ezekial Polk (James K. Polk's grandfather) and his service in the Revolutionary War. Advises that this be done soon. Asks when the full report of the proceedings of the...
GLC02496
1770-1821
Revolutionary War officers: 18 letters and documents [decimalized]
[decimalized 02497.01-02497.18]
GLC02497
6 April 1821
Adair, John, 1757-1840
to Horace Holley
Kentucky Governor Adair regrets that commitments make it impossible for him to attend an exhibition at Transylvania University on 7 April 1821 to which Holley, the university's president, had invited him.
GLC02497.01
26 February 1779
Ashe, John, Sr., 1721-1781
Written by Brigadier General Ashe to Major General Lincoln as commander of the Southern Department. Says nothing extraordinary has happened. Reports that Colonel Lythe's light infantry advanced to take possession of the pass at the lower bridge and...
GLC02497.02
18 October 1777
Clinton, James, 1736-1812
to George Clinton
General Clinton replies to a letter from his brother George, who served as Governor of New York 1777-1795. Expresses regret regarding the 16 October British capture of Kingston, New York, then the capital. Referring to the Hudson River, states that...
GLC02497.03
28 July 1784
Elbert, Samuel, 1740-1788
[Certificate for Sargent William Wash]
Written by Brigadier General Elbert to certify that Sargent William Wash served his term of three years in the Continental line of the state of Georgia. Says he served as quartermaster for one year and that he is entitled to the Continental and state...
GLC02497.04
18 April 1791
Febiger, Christian, 1747-1796
[Tax Receipt]
States Febiger recieved thirty four pounds sixteen schillings and six pence for taxes from 1789 from Jacob Arnold. This settles his account with Febiger
GLC02497.05
1 July 1776
Gansevoort, Peter, 1749-1812
[Furlough pass]. Fort George.
Grants John Gravenbergh a fourteen day furlough. Written at Fort George as the commanding officer.
GLC02497.06
16 February 1783
Gist, Mordecai, 1742-1792
to Nathanael Greene
Informs General Greene that there are less ammunition and supplies in the magazine for the troops in Charleston than he expected
GLC02497.07
6 October 1788
Irvine, William, 1741-1804
[Navigation of Pennsylvania Rivers] [Incomplete]
Irvine, a member of the Continental Congress and former Brigadier General in the Revolutionary War, writes to an unknown recipient. Refers to an enclosed sketch of the Allegheny River (not included with this document). Discusses navigation of the...
GLC02497.08
3 December 1783
Jackson, Michael, 1734-1801
[Provision return for a German deserter]
Order to issue four rations over four days to a German deserter. Verso states rations were received, and is signed by the deserter, whose signature is illegible. Signed by Jackson as Commandant of West Point.
GLC02497.09
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