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4 April 1791
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Benjamin Hichborn
Encloses an appointment (not included) for Hichborn's son. Tells Hichborn, "Mr. Peirce will have commanded the plan for selling the estate - pray see that all is right."
GLC02437.04900
1814
Shaler, William, 1773-1833
Diary as secret US agent re: negotiations at Ghent, meetings, confidences
Shaler's diary from Ghent where he served temporarily on the Peace Commission while on his way to Algiers to negotiate a treaty. Shaler gained the confidence of Henry Clay, who relayed to him the negotiating positions of both sides. The book does...
GLC05246.03
1917-1919
Shepp, William, fl. 1917-1919
WWI diaries of soldiers in Company A, 7th Engineers, with vivid battle details [Decimalized .01- .04]
The dates of the individual volumes are as follows: I. 3 June 1917-2 June 1918; II. 3 June-20 October 1918; III. 8 December 1918-12 April 1919; IV. ca. 20 April-5 August 1919.
Bound manuscripts housed in Primary: Range 3B, Shelf 1-2.
GLC06888
1828 ca.
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
An account of some of the bloody deeds of Gen. Jackson [with coffins, response]
Dramatic broadside. A sarcastic rejoinder to the broadside "An Account of the Bloody Deeds of Gen. Jackson." Features coffin surrounded by dozens of smaller black coffins. With a pro-Jackson text that ironically describes the "slaughter" of the...
GLC06797
1776/06-1778/03
Continental Congress. Account ledger detailing funds paid and received
Continental Congress in Boston. Entries include the following: "Cash to the Hon. Continental Congress-received from the Hon. John Hancock Esq.-President by the hands of Mr. George Spriggs-two boxes containing one hundred and fifty thousand dollars...
GLC06816
1944/01/02
Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945
to Renee Stockdale re: a battle involving 15 US Divisions
Written twenty days before being appointed commander of the Third Army. He notes concerning that battle, involving 15 United States Army Divisions "all but two attacking. Tonight... we may lick him."
GLC06760.02
1944/11/30
to Frank Stockdale re: beginning of major assault on the Seigfried line
"We have just started an assault on the Seigfried line this minute...." The "Seigfried line" protected the German homeland from the west. With written postscript.
GLC06760.07
1945/01/03
to Frank Stockdale re: battle of the Bulge, expecting German withdrawal
A prophetic note, preceding by one day the German withdrawal of the 6th SS Panzer Division from the Battle of the Bulge. Patton writes in part: "We have been attacking him and I believe that we now have him on the run."
GLC06760.08
1944/08/06
to Frank Stockdale re: campaigning
(Out of order.) Patton writes that he cannot say where he is (due to confidentiality): "While it is impossible for me to give details... if you look carefully at a map you can guess damn well where it is." With envelope signed by Patton. With...
GLC06760.12
1944/08/28
to Frank Stockdale re: thanks for gift
Expressing his gratitude for a gift from the Stockdales and wishing Renee a "speedy recovery." With envelope signed by Patton.
GLC06760.14
1945/10/02
to Frank Stockdale re: rumor of his being knighted by the King
Patton mentions "a rumor that his Majesty the King may ask for my presence shortly to give me the KBE." Patton was not knighted.
GLC06760.19
1 January 1784
to David Brooks
Knox gives detailed instructions to Brooks, assistant clothier general, regarding surpluses and the issue of clothing.
GLC02437.02899
2 January 1784
Gives Brooks, assistant clothier general, instructions regarding the reduction in troops and the corresponding issue of clothing. Instructs Brooks to reduce the size of his department.
GLC02437.02900
15 May 1787
Collings, Lydia, fl. 1787
to Henry Knox
Asks Knox to do something about Mr. Flucker's note of hand in her favor as she is presently in need of funds.
GLC02437.03550
1 March 1789
Williams, H., fl. 1789
Writes to introduce the bearer of the letter, Mr. Samuel Hanson, who is seeking a position in government. Believes Mr. Hanson has "good natural abilities, improved by a liberal education," and that Knox would be pleased with his services.
GLC02437.04131
22 April 1789
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815
Writes that he "presume[s] upon their early friendship" to introduce to Knox a Captain All, the bearer of this letter, who he has known for fourteen years. Knows him as a capable man well-suited to working on behalf of his country. Believes that in...
GLC02437.04186
30 June 1792
Fales, David, fl. 1770-1801
Informs Knox, "The time proposed, when you was at St Georges for giving Deeds to those persons who then agreed for their Lands, is sometime since elapsed..." States that some of the settlers have made considerable payments for the land, and they...
GLC02437.05521
12 January 1795
Williams, John George, fl. 1795
Wrote this letter to "commit to paper my views for an Establishment in the Province of Maine." Wants to settle in America and set up a mercantile settlment. Wants to supply the inhabitants of Maine and believes such a settlement will draw more...
GLC02437.06026
25 July 1786
Crane, John, 1744-1805
Asks Knox if he will help him request a settlement of his accounts. So far he has been unsuccessful, and the Paymaster General's office, headed by Mr. [John] Pierce, has not been authorized by Congress to perform the necessary actions.
GLC02437.03284
1 August 1789
to Daniel Cony
Received his recent letter regarding persons of good character who would like to settle on the Waldo patent lands. Asks that he refer the applicants to Captain Thomas Vose and David Fales, who act as his agents on-site. Emphasizes his interest in...
GLC02437.04310
11 May 1780
Wyllys, George, 1710-1796
[Connecticut policy toward enlisting men in Continental army]
Discusses the tax benefits of those towns having reached a quota of enlisted residents and the responsibilities of those persons who have not yet enlisted.
GLC06347
1813/09/18
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to James Duane re: naval battle of Enterprise and Boxer, with FF
Discusses the naval battle of Enterprise and Boxer. "No heart is more rejoiced than mine at these mortifications of English pride." Docketed. Written in Monticello
GLC06708
30 June 1782
Craig, Isaac, 1742-1826
Encloses an ordnance return and a return of his detachment. Writes that since his arrival, "the whole Garrison have been Employed in puting the Fort in a better State of defence - my Detachment are Engaged in making new Platforms, Reparing Gun...
GLC02437.01470
17 June 1788 - 19 June 1788
Swan, Caleb, 1758-1809
Statement of Colonel John Crane's old emission accounts
Signed by Caleb Swan for John Pierce, Paymaster General, 17 June 1788 in the Pay Office at New York (front cover). Signed 19 June 1788 by Joseph Howell, [Junior] Assistant Commissary, in the Office of Army Accounts at New York (page 13). Includes...
GLC02437.03900
26 June 1790
Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806
States that recent deliberations of Congress have led him to believe that new excises will be placed upon certain goods, and there will be a need for more collection officers. Asks for Knox's help in obtaining a position as a excise tax collector.
GLC02437.04636
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