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circa 1860
[Group of men]
One engraving of a group of men dated circa 1860. The group is labeled with the names; Bates, Robert Winter, Christopher Wright, John Wright, Thomas Percy, Guido Fawkes, Robert Cateby and Thomas Winter.
GLC08878.1878
28 March 1787
Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804
to Henry Knox
Expresses his unhappiness over not yet receiving the warrants he needs to pay the balance for rations at Springfield, Massachusetts. These warrants were likely related to raising troops to quell Shays' Rebellion. Wadsworth writes, "the troops may...
GLC02437.03504
November 4, 1716
Bourke, Edward, fl. 1700-1730
to William Cadogan
Discussing Jacobite rebellion, writes "the first of this month a letter was putt into my hands to be forwarded to mister Sheldon one of the pretenders privy counsell with treats of nothing but to conspire against King George. I would lett you know ye...
GLC01450.446.04
5 December 1861
Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866
to Sister
Writes that if the yankees advance they will build winter quarters. Requests ginger and tea cakes. Notes that they have been given whiskey.
GLC02618.011
December 1786
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Robert Morris
Writes that he has received the documents finalizing the loan Morris and Colonel [Jeremiah] Wadsworth were preparing to give to the Board of Treasury. He is thrilled the plan worked, and believes the public good will be well served. Has received a...
GLC02437.03403
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