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to Mary Hughes

Receipt of his wife's latest letter; with autograph note signed by D.B. Tiffany, Prison Postmaster, attesting the frequency of Dr. Hughes's letters.

GLC02166.048

to Mary Hughes

Joy at receiving two of her letters; urging her to have patience.

GLC02166.050

to Alfred Hughes

Advising him to write to Mssrs. Randall and Astin.

GLC02166.052

to Mary Hughes

Daily devotions; sensing his wife is unwell before she has told him; more medical advice.

GLC02166.057

to Mary Hughes

Cautioning her against developing a "nervous" condition; self-preservation; arrival of political prisoners from Louisville.

GLC02166.058

to Alfred Hughes

Forwarding personal effects so as not to let the "Yanks" get them.

GLC02166.066

to Ella Godley Renshaw [incomplete]

The letter is incomplete, beginning on the fifth page of Renshaw's original letter to his wife. He asks after his wife and "baby child" and hopes to return home in three months, for "there is not an hour through the days that I am not wondering what...

GLC02254.38

to Eliza Cook

Camp news. Discusses his company and the support his charges extend to him. He writes, "I am treated with such kindness and appreciation by the men that it more than compensates for the hardship. I know I shall be well cared for and think that I...

GLC02570.04

to Eliza Cook

Includes news from camp. Discusses his recovery from a cough. Writes about his mistrust of sending mail with someone he doesn't know. He writes, "It is a great trust to send letters home by one and a man who would betray it would very materially...

GLC02570.47

to Peter B. Rathbone

Says that he is disturbed by the news that the family has not received any of his letters. Expresses joy at the arrest of one deserter from his unit and wonders why another has not been arrested as well. Scolds his family for publishing his letters...

GLC04703.03

to Henry Knox

Is making preparations for the second edition of his American Geography textbook. Would like to make this edition as accurate as possible, so would like to obtain from Knox any new geographical information. Also asks him to review several passages...

GLC02437.05268

to Henry Knox

Written from the War Office. Has enclosed a resolve (possibly GLC02437.01501) regarding the Department of Commissary of Military Stores, and "shall be much obliged by your opinion what will be necessary in the department of field commissary of...

GLC02437.01504

to Henry Knox

Reports to Knox that an officer has arrived in Newburgh, New York after marching with a number of invalid soldiers from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Also writes that he sent a note to Congress to petition for his situation, namely, being compensated...

GLC02437.02809

to Michael Jackson

Replies to a previous letter from Jackson concerning issues at West Point, such as trouble with the contractors and clothing shortages.

GLC02437.02827

to John Jay

Describes the recent Shays' Rebellion, explaining that Mr. [John] Stagg, the bearer, will provide more details. Writes, "Government has lost ground. Faction desperate faction gains strength hourly - they speak of a military government and embodying...

GLC02437.03308

to Henry Knox

In reply to Knox's letter of that morning (see GLC02437.05193), De Jaudenes y Nebot and Josef Ignacio de Viar have enclosed the certificates on the same terms as he mentioned (certificates not included). They are happy to offer any service that is...

GLC02437.05192

to Josef de Jaudenes y Nebot and Josef Ignacio de Viar

As they were so kind as to previously give certificates for safe passage of American ships to Spanish ports, he is emboldened to ask another request of the same nature. Requests permission for the vessel "Jefferson," captained by Josiah Roberts, to...

GLC02437.05193

to Alexander McDougall

Discusses with McDougall the possible result of his mission, informing him that everyone is anxious for it and continues to deplore the lack of a strong Congress.

GLC02437.01975

to Henry Knox

Written by Secretary of War Lincoln to Major General Knox. References Knox's letter of 25 November. Says he has suffered anxiety over his long silence and lack of acknowledgement of his letters. Says he told Congress in strong terms of the distress...

GLC02437.01729

to Henry Knox

Written by Captain Lillie, an aide-de-camp to General Knox, to Major General Knox. Hopes he will not give Knox displeasure while informing him that he is going to Virginia with General Benjamin Lincoln. Says Lincoln promised to inform him and make it...

GLC02437.02162

to Thomas Vose

Gives instructions for his house being built (Montpelier). References fruit trees being delivered and provides detailed instructions on where and how they should be planted. Says Colonel John Tyler might assist Vose with the planting. Mentions...

GLC02437.05950

to Henry Knox

Webber reports on the condition of Henry's brother, William, who suffered from mental illness. Writes, "I now am griev'd that I cannot send you more agreeable tidings, still continues in the same way, and I fear but little probability of a quick...

GLC02437.03102

to Henry Knox

"The Commander in Chief has directed me to inclose you Lt. Campbells return, and to request you would cause some enquiry to be made into the loss of stores mentioned therein." Noted as written at Head Quarters. See GLC02437.01853 for Knox's follow...

GLC02437.01852

to the Waldoborough inhabitants

A letter to the citizens of Waldoborough, Maine regarding supplying the citizens with written warrantee deeds. The letter describes the terms of the agreements including payment terms and resources on the land such as lumber and cattle. Written from...

GLC02437.09186

[Resolve of Congress respecting the promotion of Knox to major general]

Signed by Charles Thomson as Secretary of Congress. Congress resolved to promote Henry Knox from brigadier general to major general. States that the promotion was granted on the recommendation of George Washington's letter of 31 October 1781 for...

GLC02437.01371

[Provisions drawn for Henry Knox]

Lists of stores ordered on behalf of General Knox. Includes such items as flour, beef, candles, and rum.

GLC02437.02048

[Order to issue ten pounds of beef to General Knox]

Order issued by Fort Major of West Point Doughty to commissary James Forsyth. Asks that 10 pounds of beef be given to General Knox.

GLC02437.02293

[Order to issue 20 pounds of beef for General Knox]

Order written by General Knox's aide-de-camp Major Shaw to West Point Commissary James Forsyth. Tells the commissary to issue 20 pounds of beef for General Knox.

GLC02437.02318

[Order for beef for Knox family]

Order written by Captain Lillie, an aide-de-camp to General Knox, telling West Point Commissary Bell to deliver 20 pounds of beef for the Knox family. Docket signed by a Jacob Mason stating that the beef was received.

GLC02437.02460

[Order for bread for the Knox family]

Order issued by Captain Lillie, an aide-de-camp to Major General Knox, for 12 pounds of bread to be delivered to the Knox family. Note on verso signed by a Jacob Johnson states that the bread was received.

GLC02437.02511

[Request for goods]

Request for one barrel of flour and twelve pounds of bread for General Henry Knox. Docket signed received by Jacob Johnson.

GLC02437.02533

[Provision order]

Request for twenty pounds of beef for General Knox. Docket signed by Jacob Johnson.

GLC02437.02543

[Provision order]

Request for twelve pounds of bread for General Henry Knox and his family. Docket signed by Christopher Smith.

GLC02437.02549

[Provision order]

Request for four gallons of vinegar for General Henry Knox and his family. Docket signed by Jacob Johnson.

GLC02437.02557

to Henry Knox

Copy of a letter dated 1 November 1783 from Benjamin Lincoln to Robert Morris, along with a copy of a Congressional resolution dated 30 October 1783. The letter and the resolution concern Congress's decision that Henry Knox should be allowed the pay...

GLC02437.02748

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox of damaged gunpowder sold from the magazine at West Point for $60 per ton. Because the price was so low, he thought Knox might not be aware of the sale. Will make inquiries if there was wrong doing involved. "Free" stamped on address...

GLC02437.03512

to [Jeremiah] Wadsworth

Thanks Wadsworth for a salmon he sent. In reference to Wadsworth's request for clothing and shoes for the troops, tells him to acquire it and he will be paid out of the warrants he already received (see GLC02437.03509 for Wadsworth's letter). Reports...

GLC02437.03513

to Henry Knox

States "I do not wish to have anything to do with the Clothing of the Troops, but if you send me another warrant of one or two thousand dollars I can probably get the money & it will be when in my hands ready for your order - " Also informs Knox...

GLC02437.03517

to Jeremiah Wadsworth

Plans to transmit $29,000 worth of warrants from the Board of the Treasury to Wadsworth within the course of one week to pay for the recruiting service. Discusses Virginia's possible adoption of the Federal Constitution. Writes, "Mr. A[rthur] Lee...

GLC02437.03835

[Chancellorsville map showing Hooker, Jackson's attack, and site of the latter's death]

Shows Stonewall Jackson's route, his attack on the 11th Corps on 2 May 1863, and the "Place where Jackson was killed." Many annotations on reconnaissance, military activities, and places occupied by certain commanders, including Joseph Hooker. Shows...

GLC02710.37

to Mary Kelly

Complains of deprivations on the Mormon trail during the Utah Expedition. Describes hardships due to frigid temperatures and supplies burned by Mormons. He has received no mail.

GLC04194.04

to Sarah Wood

Written at Camp Zanesville to his wife. Talks of arrival at Camp Zanesville via steam boat ("smoke boat.") His goods were lost in shipping between home and the camp. Finally, tells his wife if she sends $100 quickly, he could come home, as he won't...

GLC02176.01

to Sarah Wood

Written from Camp Smith to his wife. Posits that he is missing some letters, expects "back mail" to arrive soon. Expresses concern again that his wife should receive the money he sent. Mentions an eye operation his wife is recovering from. Complains...

GLC02176.15

to his wife

Described his trip leaving Memphis. Describes the scenery and gives a weather report. Mentions some plans to fight against the South in and around Vicksburg. Describes a house where he found a mahogany table. Mentions receiving a few letters.

GLC05981.18

to his wife

Writes from "befor Vicksburg." Notes that his regiment fought and his general was killed. During battle, many soldiers have been wounded but another regiment came in and helped. He wonders when the killing will stop.

GLC05981.29

to his wife

Informs her that he received a two-day-old telegraphic dispatch as a reply to his letters from Jack. He thinks that his family must be in a "hurry & bustle" since the army headquarters are now stationed where they live. He asks who the various...

GLC06582.49

to Parents

Left Hyattsville the day after he wrote that last letter. Marched to the Monocacy River, then crossed and proceeded 3 miles to their current location. Used a pontoon bridge to cross the Potomac River and go through Harpers Ferry to Bolivar Heights...

GLC09355.083

[record of the wound that George Clapp suffered on 1864/09/19]

This document is a record of the wound that George Clapp suffered on 1864/09/19, which was a "right humerus shattered by mini ball." Shows that Clapp was discharged a year later and pensioned in September 1873.

GLC09355.082

to Parents

Would have sent the earlier letter sooner, but had to march the next day and therefore did not have time to mail it. Is now on picket for three days starting from last night. Elisha has not arrived yet. "The Johnnies are a not very great distance...

GLC09355.089

to parents of George Clapp

Just came from the room where Clapp is staying. There is a piece of shell still stuck in his arm. It is about an inch square. He "looked poorly" in the morning but is looking better now. The doctor thinks he is doing well.

GLC09355.094