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to Henry Knox

Informs Knox about a delay in the evacuation of his British troops, as they are still waiting for the ships and supplies. States that he will let Knox know their departure date as soon as he, himself, finds out.

GLC02437.02767

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that Mrs. [Lucy?] Flucker's creditors have agreed to accept Knox's offer. Discusses land negotiations. Notes the lowest he was able to get for a particular piece of property was $1700. Marked as private on the address leaf.

GLC02437.06245

to Joseph Peirce

Informs Peirce that he will not be able to be in Boston during the session of the legislature as planned. Will forward a memorial to be presented to the legislature about the towns in the Waldo Patent. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.06333

[Certificate concerning William Hawes]

Written and signed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, his aide de camp. Knox certifies that Hawes, a saddle and harness maker from Boston, has served the United States since 1777 and is entitled to his pay.

GLC02437.09552

[Extracts]

Extracts from two wills. The first is dated 10 October 1729, from the will of John Pitts, settling his estate on his children. The second is dated 5 September 1727 from Susannah Jacobs leaving her legacy to her granddaughter.

GLC02437.08860

to unknown

Three letters, dated 15 April, 21 April and 29 May 1739. Discusses finances and the fact that he is unable to assist the recipient due to his own situation and the "Largeness of my Family." Noted as a duplicate.

GLC02437.08897

to Eliakim P. Scammon

Captain in the 21st U.S. Ct; he wishes to leave vthe service "as soon as possible." Docketing indicates that he is a "Good Officer" and recommends that he be retained until the expiration of service for his regiment.

GLC02414.409

Fear God and take your own part

Inscribed to Russell A. Bowen, dated 3 April 1916; also inscribed by William R. Thayer, one of Roosevelt's earliest biographers, dated 12 September 1919. The book is an anti-Wilson and anti-Imperial Germany diatribe. With original dust-jacket.

GLC04683

Menu from the "Saturday Night Club."

Menu from the "Saturday Night Club." Engraving on front features a caricature of an older man in a sailors uniform straddling two steam ships. Autographed on verso by Ulysses S. Grant, Roscoe Conklin, J. N. Camden, and Edgar M. Cullen.

GLC04360.043

Pattee, John.

Verso contains ink signature of Pattee: "John Pattee, Lieut. Col, 7th Iowa Cav.," and pencil inscription in another hand: "Age 43, Iowa City, Native Canada, Bvt. Brig. General." Three quarter length seated portrait in uniform. Napoleonic pose.

GLC04506.34

Wanzer, Henry.

Verso contains Gurnsey imprint, ink signature of Wanzer: "Henry Wanzer, Wapello, Louisa Co., Iowa," and pencil inscription in another hand: "Henry Wanzer, Qtrmaster Sergeant, Co. M, 7 Iowa Cavalry, From Wapelo, Native- Iowa." Oval half length...

GLC04506.55

Bealeton, Virginia. Company K, 93rd New York Infantry

A print of a photograph showig approximately 54 soldiers posed in a field. The 93rd served as Gen. Meade's headquarters guard, explaining why it was photographed so often. Unit identified on verso. Photograph has been cut down from full size.

GLC05111.01.0147

[Lincoln funeral at New York City Hall, stereocard]

Yellow mount. Inscription on verso: "Funeral Dirge, City Hall, New York." Shows large assembly of people gathered outside city hall, which is hung with black bunting, in addition to large banner across front that reads "The Nation Mourns."

GLC05136.41

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Discusses his attempt to persuade a Senator regarding an unspecified matter of Hunt's interest (possibly regarding a bill that would affect Hunt's retirement rank). In 1884, Elbridge Gerry Lapham and Warner Miller were the United States Senators from...

GLC02382.047

to Captain John Buyers

Order to send the drummers under Buyers' charge for instruction by the Drum Major. Also asks that Corporal Drummer, John Mullen be sent to answer to the charge of disrespectful language and inappropriate conduct towards the Drum Major.

GLC02016.175

to William Samuel Cardell

Discusses being chosen as an honorary member of a literary society and states that he is honored to be among such distinguished ranks. Encloses a donation check for $100 to the Society. Letter written from Carroll's manor, Doughoragen, in Maryland.

GLC01658

to mother

He is afraid he will never get his his back pay. Though if he gets mustered back to the 24th of January he'll get six months pay. This will be a big help to the entire family.

GLC02161.088

to father

He appreciates his friends but they could never take the place of his family. He thanks his father for the allowance. His doctor tells him not to do so much climbing. He refers to his sister's deferred marriage.

GLC02161.162

to: George M. Morris.

Charles reports that a boy in his regiment was killed while on picket by an officer of his own company. His general had told the men they will be home by New Years but he does not believe it.

GLC06451.003

to Libbie Elmore

He describes his daily activities. They heard that the Union took possession of Vixburgh. Their regiment is sometimes derailed on the fortifications they work to strengthen each day. In other news he expects to have a new general tomorrow.

GLC06588.039

to Thomas R. Booth

The author passed along his proposal to Dr. Spottswood. When he has something definite to tell him about the the sale of his house Booth will be informed. His sisters found out a nurse they know has scarlet fever.

GLC03347.62

to [William] Grier [Maitland]

Letter addressed to his friend, "My Dear Grier." Talks about joining the army and now being "emphatically U.S. boys." Inquires about the state of Elhanan Mast's health. Mast might have been an uncle or a cousin. Written in pencil.

GLC03523.10.049

to Elizabeth Smith

Describes the move from Falmouth to his current position on the battlefield. He writes of his units performance in the battle and notes "the old troops say it was the hardest Battle so far they was ever in..."

GLC04189.40

to John Moore

He describes his medical practice. He lost all his fine surgical instruments and two cases for amputations during the war. He requests money. He is exploring other job offers, including the superintendency of the Tuskaloosa State Lunatic Asylum.

GLC04195.59

to Stockton Bates

Soldiers have agreed to extend service for three years with the promise of a 30-day furlough. At Christmas, everyone got drunk. Looks forward to his own 10-day furlough, though realizes it may not happen in all reality.

GLC03523.23.28