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to Henry Knox

Writes a heartfelt letter in reply to Knox's condolence letter on the death of her husband, General Nathanael Greene (see GLC02437.03333). Declares that thinking of the letter he wrote "draws fresh streams of Blood from My heart," but thanks him for...

GLC02437.03406

to Henry Knox

Will find enclosed an account of the spending of Lucy Knox's visit last summer (not included). Mentions a balance of £213.3.10. Also reports that he has drawn $450 from Joseph Anthony & Son at ten days sight, presumably to pay Lucy's balance....

GLC02437.05813

to Lucy Knox

Writes that he is happy to inform Lucy that he has recovered from his illness. Will be shipping to Boston several items she and Mrs. [Sarah Lyons] Flucker and the children requested. Address leaf bears the scarce franking signature of Knox.

GLC02437.05476

to Lucy Knox [incomplete]

Was happy to have received Lucy's recent letters. Hopes she will settle in and forget the inconveniences of traveling. Talks about their loving relationship. Discusses the education of their children, particularly regarding their son Henry....

GLC02437.05481

to Lucy Knox

Discusses plans for his son's education and is happy to hear that his brother William, is back from Dublin, Ireland. Writes to Lucy about mutual acquaintances, mentioning that one family just had a baby girl.

GLC02437.05616

to Lucy Knox

Informs Lucy his carriage broke down and he did not arrive home until this morning. Discusses the patent (possibly part of the Waldo patent lands) and the construction of their house (Montpelier).

GLC02437.06165

to Henry Knox

Chastises her husband for not writing. Asks Henry when she will see him and why he has not written. The Continental Army was then involved in the siege of Yorktown.

GLC02437.01214

[Composition and sentiment book]

Mostly contains poetry. Eliza was the daughter of Henry Bromfield from his second marraige to Hannah Clarke.

GLC01450.030.02

to Henry Knox

Asks for Knox's financial assistance. Explains that she was "left a widow with six young Children, whose whole support depended on the exertions she could make..." Mentions that she is a creditor to the Flucker estate and hopes Knox can hasten the...

GLC02437.04388

to Rebecca Bowes

Writes that he feels for the distress she described in her letter (see GLC02437.05212). Wishes he could help further, but is only able to enclose a bank note for fifty dollars. Instructs her to present the note to General [Benjamin] Lincoln, who...

GLC02437.05223

to Samuel Stanhope Smith

Describes the grief of his family over the death of their son. Says "The expressive kindness manifested yesterday, to the remains of our beloved son, by the college under your direction [Princeton], has made a strong and grateful impression on the...

GLC02437.05152

to Henry Knox

Expresses his wish for Knox's safe arrival and settlement in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Says his marriage to "Miss Sears" is all arranged for the latter part of December 1790 or the beginning of January 1791. Expects to receive furniture from his...

GLC02437.04780

to Henry Knox

Forwards Knox two drafts of money, for $1750 each, and discusses endorsements as well as the transportation of a box for Knox's wife, Lucy. Adds that he expects Samuel Shaw to arrive in the evening. A note at the bottom of the page, written and...

GLC02437.05505

to [Mercy Otis] Warren

Secretary of War Henry Knox missed seeing [Mercy Otis] Warren in Boston. Tells Warren to "be proud [of] addg yr name" to America's list of literary figures. See GLC02437.04736 for Warren's letter to Knox.

GLC02437.04751

to Cousin

One letter addressed to Mrs. Fraser from Catharine S. Gregoire dated March 17, 1797. Expresses sympathy towards the recent death of her child. Mentions a "malady" that has infected other children.

GLC01795.076

to Mama

One letter addressed to Catharine Macaulay from Catharine S.M. Gregorie dated January 31, 1786. Pertains to updates of acquainitances and British government. Updates her mother on family friends' health and those traveling to the West Indies. Also...

GLC01795.020

to Mama

One letter addressed to Catherine Macaulay Graham from Catherine S. Gregoire dated November 10, 1790. Pertains to returning home for the winter. Mentions the children and that she is pregnant again. Address leaf contains a brief note from Catherine...

GLC01795.034

to William Graham

One letter addressed to William Graham from Catherine S. Gregorie dated September 21, 1796. Pertains to the death of her husband. Mentions attention from newspapers regarding his death. Discusses her grief and concern of her children's education.

GLC01795.046

to Lucy Knox

Writes that she is doing much better, since she was suffering from an illness. Her son was ill as well. Mentions that Henry, presumably Henry Jackson Knox, spent some time with her and is now out with his cousins, though he will be back in time for...

GLC02437.05753

to Lucy Knox

Describes how her son Tom is feeling unwell and discusses his illness. Expresses her wish to see "my Dear Brother and Lucy with the little Flock" though states that she cannot travel at the moment. Continues with news of family and mutual...

GLC02437.05760

to Lucy Flucker Knox

Writes to her sister-in-law. Reports her daughter Henrietta has much recovered. Says she has recently been sick, but feels better because the weather is nicer today. Will not be visiting soon.

GLC02437.06010

A list of debts due from the estate of the late General Greene

First two pages list of the amounts Nathanael Greene owed to specific individuals. Pages three and four provide a detailed summary of Greene's debts. Rutledge notes that Greene's debts can be divided into three classes: private debts, those relating...

GLC02437.04449

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe saw some soccer games, and some German prisoners being led through the streets. He met one of the girls who'd been a pupil of Madame Simone Vivienne. They went to the teacher's house and listened to them sing songs. Later they went to services...

GLC09414.1202

[Regulations concerning substitutes in the army]

From Acting Secretary of War Benjamin. Unsigned printed small broadsheet on blue paper. Lists five requirements for obtaining discharge when a non-commissioned officer or a soldier finds a substitute. They are: soldier seeking to leave needs...

GLC06371.05

[Diary of Samuel K. Thompson]

Officer diary of a Civil War veteran who had served as lieutenant in the 54th U.S. Colored Infantry during the war. The three diaries were written during service in one of four "buffalo soldier" regiments created after the war, comprising African...

GLC09357

to Catharine Littlefield Greene

Discusses obtaining money and the assistance of Daniel Parker, Gouverneur Morris and the Marquis de Lafayette, as they were all friends with Catharine's late husband, Nathanael Greene. Provides some financial advice about the execution of General...

GLC02437.04399

to Isaac Winslow Esq. and wife

DeBlois writes to her sister and brother in New York. She comments on her good health and hopes that she sees her family again soon. A postscript mentions rebels leaving Cumberland (Nova Scotia). Paper contains a loyalist watermark.

GLC01412.60

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One facsimile from Lewis Russell Long to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated May 12, 1974. Long is against the impeachment of President Nixon. The item is a copy of a telegram addressed to President Nixon that reads, "Do not resign, but fight the...

GLC09613.02.3663.02

to his sister

References receiving his sister's letter of 6 January 1863 on 24 January, while receiving her letter of 7 January on 4 February. Claims they are the only letters he has received from Portsmouth since he left one year and one day ago. Says he received...

GLC02828.07

[Collection of Frank C. Stout, D company, 34th regiment, Pennsylvania, infantry] [Decimalized .01- .11]

Collection of Frank C. Stout (full name Benjamin Franklin Christian Stout) of the 129th Pennsylvania Volunteers, a nine month regiment. Collection includes two diaries, both of which are signed and primarily written in pencil. The first diary is...

GLC03131.07

to Morris "Moe" Weiner

This letter is form valentines' day, and in it Sylvia thanks Moe for the flowers he sent. Sylvia also mentions that she is planning to go to a lecture on psychoanalysis with Sarah F.

GLC09414.0516

to "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia mentions that she got a new book from the library called Traumatic Neurosis.

GLC09414.0608

[Appointment of John Guyse Sparke as Ensign in the infantry]

Signed in upper left-hand corner. Co-signed by Secretary of State for War Edward Cardwell and [illegible] of the War Office. Includes royal seals.

GLC00496.209

[Photograph of seven nurses enrolled into the American Red Cross]

One photograph dated March 12, 1948 of seven nurses enrolled in the American Red Cross training program. On the reverse side is a typed note pertaining to the enrollment process in New York and identifies those photographed. Names included are Hazel...

GLC09823.10

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe mentions that he got into a discussion about the "negro and his inferiority as a member of the human race." Moe took the stance that such inferiority was environmental, not hereditary.

GLC09414.1333

to Martha Bradstreet re: current legal situation of Bradstreet

Opinions on war in Europe against Naples and Spain told via allegory of turkeys and ducks.

GLC07712

Authorization for the release of a French woman taken captive

The document authorizes the release of Madame de Grosse, a French woman who was taken captive, and orders her unhindered return to France.

GLC03107.05337

[to a captain]

Possibly written in Virginia. Howard describes a recent foraging expedition. Reports that a Squadron of Cavalry under Major Beveridge 8th Illinois was sent to his Head Quarters (possibly referring to John Lourie Beveridge). Recently went to "Edsel...

GLC04056

to Sallie E. Bickford

Whittier declines Bickford's invitation to a Union meeting because he has a Quaker meeting the day before in Amesbury.

GLC05092.02

Carte de visite of Julia Grant

Julia's wedding ring is visible. She is seated, facing right and wearing dark dress. Graphite inscription on verso "Mrs. Gen Grant." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in...

GLC05111.02.0436

Portrait photo vignette of Clara Barton [cabinet card]

The image shows a profile vignette of Clara Barton, looking to her right of the camera. Inscription on recto: "Anthony, Successor to New Photo. Art Co., 905 Penn. Ave. Washington, D.C." Inscriptions on verso: "Clara Barton" and "The New Photographic...

GLC05111.01.1342

Brown hung

Calling town meeting at Wentworth Hall on 9 December to discuss the hanging of John Brown. "All (not excluding the ladies) are invited to attend." William Wentworth was the chairman of the event.

GLC06354

John Brown still lives!

Calling a meeting to discuss John Brown, his raid, and slavery. "Hon. E. Graham, of Dewitt, Iowa, and A.J. Grover, Esq., of Lasalle county, Ill., will speak On Brown's Invasion! And the Present Aspect of the Slavery Question...B. C. Golliday, who...

GLC06355

to Thomas Evans

One letter from Edward Lawton to Thomas Evans dated May 22, 1825. Relays the details of an enslaved girl seeking refuge. States that two years prior, she had been Anthony Barklay (or Barclay) and his family during a moved to Newport. The girl...

GLC05800