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to Henry Knox

Writes in full, "The President commands me to inform you, that he proposes to lay the Communications relative to the Indian affairs in the Southern District and the establishment of a national Militia before both Houses of Congress, as soon as they...

GLC02437.04321

to Henry Knox

Written by Duer to Secretary of War Knox. Reports that General Henry Jackson is going to Philadelphia, presumably because of the problematic speculation deal sponsored by Duer. In reference to the business problems between Duer and Knox, Duer says...

GLC02437.04956

to Henry Lee

Regarding British troops in Charlestown. Greene reports on recent and important news regarding current military operations and those in the immediate future. In part: "Colonel Washington says great confusion is introduced in the business of...

GLC07884.08

to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 4 September. Is pleased to find his several drafts on General Henry Jackson have "met due honor." Is happy he can now "draw on him as your Notes become due here, until the whole sum is exhausted." Has already taken up...

GLC02437.05150

to Maria Ward

Letter written by Massachusetts Congressman Ward to his daughter Maria. Says he should write more often, but he is old and his hand shakes. Remarks that he finds the situation in Philadelphia is not to his liking saying "I can enjoy but little...

GLC01782

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plea to settle account

Davis states that Robert, Jr.'s attorney treats him in a most unfriendly manner and wishes to imprison him for reasons that remain unknown to Davis. He then discusses his most critical financial state, which has kept him in and out of prison, and...

GLC03107.03279

[Witness' statements in Missouri v. Andrew McGuire regarding Richmond bank robbery]

Signed by Mary Ann Harlow, George Wasson, F.H. Conkey, R. Rimmer, A. Childs, Thomas Woodson, B. Murfee, G. Limerick, Jesse Dean, John Brock, James Chichester, William Barton, John Barnhill, Philip Woodson, Martha Gilpin, George Wapon, and B. Minifer...

GLC05250

to Sylvanus Bourne

References Bourne's letter of 23 November 1798. Writes to Bourne, American Consul in Amsterdam. Says he does not have any recent information from America. Says stories on the yellow fever in the American newspapers are distressing, but otherwise the...

GLC05656

to Henry Knox

Expresses surprise at Knox's lack of a reply to a mutual friend (unnamed, but Sayre may be referring to William Duer, whom he discusses throughout the letter). Reports business difficulties with Duer, declaring, "Mr. Duer will not deny his having...

GLC02437.04602

to Henry Knox

Written at "Sewal's Point," evidently Sewall's Point, in Brookline, Massachusetts. Their daughter, Lucy, has small pox, and "the poor little soul- is covered from head to foot with it- she has upwards of eaighty [sic] on her sweet face..." Relates...

GLC02437.10012

to John B. Marchand

Thanks Marchand for agreeing to deliver her letters to her husband, Thomas J. Page. Worries because "I have seen in the papers most discouraging accounts of the Steamers intended for the Paraguay expedition," but hopes everything goes well. The...

GLC02680.07

to Owen Horsfall [incomplete]

Writes to his son that he and other men bought a sail boat for $700, and he has made some money by transporting passengers to the U.S. Transport "Lawton," and charging "$1.00 pr head." He found that the currents "are quite a factor in boating...

GLC05245.03

to Lucy Knox

Henry is upset that Lucy is taking others advice over his and reiterates his recommendation for her to go to Fairfield or New Haven immediately. Mentions various people going to New Haven who Lucy could meet up with. Discusses the British attack of...

GLC02437.00372

to Henry Knox

Reports on personal matters and War Office business. Relates that Colonel [Edward] Carrington will accompany Lucy Knox from Trenton to New York. Discusses reports from Governor Arthur St. Clair and General Josiah Harmar on Indians in the Northwest...

GLC02437.03987

to Col. Henry Jackson re: British troops marching to Philadelphia

Arnold, who now commanded in Philadelphia, orders Jackson to harass the British who had just evacuated the city (18 June) and were marching across New Jersey. "You will march with the Troops under your command at three O'Clock tomorrow morning and...

GLC07122

to Henry Knox

Has never written to Knox about their land speculation in Maine, as he relied on Mr. [William] Duer to relate his opinions to Knox. Is not sure if Duer and Knox remain close, so he will write to Knox directly. Tells Knox that General [Henry]...

GLC02437.05385

to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 16, 1943. Leonard begins by quoting the repeated marching commands of his superiors. He relays that he took a test for service school which he...

GLC09611.079

to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 31, 1942. Robert is glad to hear Leonard is doing well. He recounts life on base. Includes ten mile runs in the rain and mud, picking up leaves, and sowing grass seed. Robert...

GLC09611.018

to Mary Rose Myers

One letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated May 2, 1943. William writes in response to Mary Rose's last letter. He mentions that there won't be another letter for a few weeks as he will be sent to Myrtle Beach next week. He says it is a...

GLC09683.11

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." It's the 25th, but it feels like any other day. They did get a "delicious turkey dinner." It's easy to lose track of the days as they focus on how many missions they can complete in a month. He thanks Bee for the "swell...

GLC09620.152

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He apologizes for not writing for the past ten days, but they've been busy. All of the various letters from his family have been "swell." He was unable to discuss Barry's whereabouts until now. After he came back from leave...

GLC09620.164

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He just wrote his parents a long letter, but wanted to tell them that he and Barry had lunch. He took them for a bite to eat, and everyone ate better than they had in a while. He gave Barry and his friends a tour of a ship...

GLC09620.143

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." The class work is very difficult, physics and math are college courses taught in a very short amount of time. His squadron was surpised with an "open-post" where they could leave the base and many people left to go to...

GLC09620.018

Nothing In Hell DID Stop the Timberwolves! VE Day Greetings from Second Battalion, 415th Infantry…

Two Army 104th Division Timberwolves VE Day cartoon map booklets. The 3-panel illustrated cartoon style map within the booklet depicts major events the US Army's 104th Division Timberwolves took part in while in WWII in Europe. The artwork is by S...

GLC09575

to John M. Pemberton

Two letters from Kay Pemberton dated November 16 and 21, 1957 to her husband John M. Pemberton. One ten-paged letter dated Monday, November 16, 1957 regarding a postcard received that reminded her of their trip to Hong Kong, men who came by the house...

GLC09609.03