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24 July 1776
Burbeck, Henry, 1754-1848
[Lieutenant Henry Burbeck's account for May, 1776]
Account of officer pay and bounties. Burbeck was a lieutenant in Henry Knox's artillery regiment.
GLC02437.00393
28 October 1792
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
Expresses his approval that Knox has finally bought out William Duer's portion of the Maine land and asks for a copy of the agreement. Encloses a copy of a letter he received from Duer, stating that he will wait for further instructions from Knox...
GLC02437.05673
10 January 1793
Informs Knox that he has picked up a visitor, (Mr. William Bingham), and discusses the events of the day. Notes he will provide Bingham with the information he has per Knox's instructions. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.
GLC02437.05779
14 March 1793
Initialed by Jackson. Short note saying the mail is about to go out and he only had time to write William Bingham. He has enclosed that letter for Knox to deliver (not included). Has also enclosed a message from the "Committee" and wants Knox to...
GLC02437.05851
5 August 1789
Webber, James, fl. 1784-1797
Writes to refer Knox to his previous letters regarding business with the Compson brothers, and asks that Knox close their mutual business with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden. Requests that he write back immediately.
GLC02437.04317
2 December 1789
Discusses business and asks Knox to talk with Mr. [Samuel] Ogden to settle an account.
GLC02437.04423
15 June 1788
Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804
Thanks Knox for updating him on the progress of the Virginia convention for ratification of the United States Constitution. Writes, "I am just now informed by a friend who has been into New Hampshire that their [sic] is little doubt but that state...
GLC02437.03896
14 January 1789
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Jeremiah Wadsworth
Writes that he has no access to funds to make payments to a public account, so would like to know whether the state of Connecticut might be able to help contribute. Adds that he has heard about the elections results for Connecticut and is very...
GLC02437.04091
12 December 1789
Replies to Wadsworth's letter from 6 December (GLC02437.04426). Discusses a financial transaction and encloses a receipt (GLC02437.04436). Comments on the recovery of Wadsworth's family (from the influenza, as Wadsworth previously noted).
GLC02437.04435
8 August 1791
Walker, Benjamin, 1753-1818
Transmitted by yesterday's post $5,160 in bank notes to Henry Jackson, agreeable to William Duer's directions. Says that Royal Flint put in his hands two maps, one of the coast of New England and another of the coast around Desert Island. Supposes...
GLC02437.05112
19 May 1790
Wade, John, fl. 1790
Apologizes for distracting Knox from more important matters, but hopes that his eagerness to be part of the government will excuse his the presumptuousness. Asks Knox to inform him "in which of the States the troops will be raised, and whether...
GLC02437.04611
14 May 1782
Ritchie, Helena, fl. 1782
[Payment for rent of rooms and furniture]
Knox paid £134 "for the rent on certain rooms and furniture, from the 28th Novr last to the present day." Signed by Helena Ritchie.
GLC02437.08552
May 1782
[Room and board with Helena Ritchie]
Henry Knox's bill room and board, including use of furniture and cleaning. Total came to £ 5.17 or $135.54. Helena Ritchie signed the document stating payment was received in full. Docket in Samuel Shaw's hand.
GLC02437.08560
18 October 1784
Wheaton, Mason, fl. 1784-1798
Colonel Wheaton discusses "the subject of the Waldo Patent and more particularly of the part of it which belonged to Mr. [Thomas] Flucker." Reports that the Patent was divided in four sections between Thomas Flucker, Francis Waldo, Samuel Waldo, and...
GLC02437.03058
17 October 1788
Transmits the compliments of Mrs. Walker (possibly written by Walker herself). Sent the valise, as promised, but hopes to "be excused from setting a Price on it..." Notes that the valise was the property of a baron. Mentions a double barrel gun...
GLC02437.04000
15 March 1790
Warner, Jonathan, fl. 1790
Asks Knox for help in obtaining a position in shipbuilding. Refers to Knox's friendship with [Samuel] Shaw, who frequently travels by ship in his capacity as a trader. Asks that Knox recommend him to anyone who may need a shipbuilder in "York."
GLC02437.04552
30 July 1791
to James Webber
Notes he has been silent because he could not speak with effect. Claims he has "perfect confidence" in [Samuel] Ogden's integrity and security, but his business arrangements have "retarded his payments." Has been assured that Ogden will settle the...
GLC02437.05092
26 September 1776
Jefferds, Samuel, 1752-1804
A Weekly Return of Lt. Burbeck's Companey in Col. Knox's Reigt.
Lists numbers of men of various rank, under Lieutenant Henry Burbeck's command, present in varying capacities. Jefferds was a sergeant in Knox's artillery regiment.
GLC02437.00456
October 1776
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
Return of the Artillery Company of the State of New York commanded by Alexander Hamilton
Signed in text in the third person in the title ("Alexander Hamilton"). Lists numbers of men of various rank present in varying capacities.
Signer of the U.S. Constitution.
GLC02437.00468
Dana, William, 1745-1809
[Captain William Dana's account for May, 1776]
Account of officer pay and bounties. Dana was a captain in Henry Knox's artillery regiment.
GLC02437.00390
19 April 1860
Moore, John, 1826-1907
to Mary Kelly
Explains that some of the troops stationed in Utah are to return to the east, but he will remain for a time. Comments that the Mormons are sad to be losing the market and the refuge from those straying from the church. Moore hopes to return east in...
GLC04194.29
1945/07/29
Orders.
Orders sending Hilldring to Heidleberg, Munich, Selzberg and Linz (3 copies).
GLC06196.254
1945/08/03
Mimeographed orders sending Hilldring to Luxembourg, Paris, London, and Glasgow.
GLC06196.255
circa 1940-1945
To: Hilldring.
Honorary command of the British Empire.
GLC06196.261
1940-1945
Brass letter opener.
Brass letter opener, engraved "Christmas 1944 Florence," "Pignone," and "Maj Gen John H Hilldring GSS."
GLC06196.204
circa 1777-1778
Nicolas, Lewis, 1717-1807
[Observations regarding the firing of artillery] [in French]
"Observations sur les causes qui derangement les portees des bombes, & sur les attentions qu'il faut avoir pour les tirer avec succes."
GLC02437.00705
25 March 1947
Niemöller, Martin, 1892-1984
to Brother Leis
Niemoller writes to Leis that his travels in the US, where he has learned about Church life in America, are coming to an end. He thanks Leis for his prayers and fellowship: "We have been badly in need of this brotherly help and I am sure, we are now...
GLC05508.195.02
1900/04/19
Invitation to unveilings of statue, Washington and Lafayette, by Ward, 1900; board.
GLC06343.228
3 August 1781
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
to [Jeremiah] Wadsworth
Informs Colonel Wadsworth that William Richards, commissary of stores at Litchfield, Connecticut, intends to retire (malpractice charges were filed against Richards, see GLC02437.01110). Richards hopes to be able to remain in Connecticut, and Shaw...
GLC02437.01111
18 August 1781
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829
to Samuel Shaw
Gives Shaw notice, on behalf of Henry Knox, of a change in orders: cannon will be transported on sloops, not flat boats. The flat boats are to be reserved for other purposes.
GLC02437.01138
25 October 1777
Rogers, Robert, 1731-1795
to William A. Rowson
First hand account of the British attack on Fort Mercer
GLC08102
4 September 1783
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Peirce references Knox's letter of 27 August. Says he has signed an agreement for a house for Knox "for one quarter certain to commence the 15th of this month at £45." Reports the farm can be rented with the house next year.
GLC02437.02469
19 June 1788
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810
Imparts his wishes for Eli Hayden to hire Nicholas Hoffman & Son as agents for the sale of his tea to resolve a complicated business transaction (refer to GLC02437.03902 and GLC02437.03903). Transmits his wife's regards to Lucy Knox and the family....
GLC02437.03904
30 April 1792
Wrote to Knox at the end of March, enclosing a deed for land sold in Charlestown, which Knox was to execute. Has not received any letters from Knox and the deed has apparently lapsed. Adds that Mrs. Archibald, who lodged Knox when he was in Boston...
GLC02437.05436
22 March 1782
Swetland, Aaron, fl. 1782
Writes to discuss the future of his appointment with the Commissary of Military Stores. Has served in the department since the previous June, without knowing whether he would receive an appointment to the position of Conductor. Explains that last...
GLC02437.01373
21 October 1783
to Cornelius Swartwout
Informs Swartwout that someone will show him where he and Captain Dusten can gather firewood for the upcoming winter.
GLC02437.02693
17 December 1783
Sullivan, James, 1744-1808
Forwards a letter (not included) of introduction and request to locate a doctor's grandson. Stamped "[B]oston" on the address leaf.
GLC02437.02838
21 June 1788
Sullivan, John, 1740-1795
Sullivan, President of the New Hampshire Consittutional ratification convention, reports on the Constitution's progress: "I have the pleasure to inform you that our Convention have this moment adopted the New Constitution..." Address leaf indicates...
GLC02437.03905
10 August 1785
to William Shepard
Signature has been clipped. Informs Shepard that his endeavors to get payment for a note have been unsuccessful, as "Colonel Pickering informs that he has not any funds for the notes of the time and that it is uncertain when he shall have them." He...
GLC02437.03175
14 July 1789
Congratulates Shaw on his arrival in Providence and hopes that his "projects may be blessed with success." Presumes he went directly to Boston when he arrived. Discusses business concerns, including sale of Shaw's goods, and comments on his...
GLC02437.04284
7 March 1790
to Samuel Shaw [incomplete ?]
May be missing its beginning page(s). Discusses a proposal apparently geared to help Shaw and [Thomas] Randall avoid debt if "the Jay" (likely a ship) does not arrive according to plan. Mentions that he will likely not be able to write again before...
GLC02437.04569
11 June 1789
Stevens, Ebenezer, 1751-1823
Author listed as Mr. Stevens; research suggests it might be Ebenezer Stevens (1751-1823) though his first name is not listed on the document. Requests pay for the President's barge.
GLC02437.04238
27 April 1785
St. John de Crevecoeur, J. Hector, 1735-1813
Crevecoeur, French consul in New York, delivers a letter from "the good Marquis," possibly the Marquis de Lafayette (letter not included).
GLC02437.03133
2 December 1787
Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820
Discusses financial business in relation to the Ohio Company and the western lands. Signature clipped, resulting in text loss of the first portion of the letter. Stamped "Boston."
GLC02437.03719
3 February 1788
Sands, Comfort, 1748-1834
Sands reports that he has just returned from the New York Legislature, and that Mr. [Egbert] Benson has asked him to relay that both branches agreed to hold a convention to decide on ratification of the United States Constitution. The convention is...
GLC02437.03779
6 February 1788
Relates that Massachusetts ratified the Constitution of the United States by a majority of twenty-one. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.
GLC02437.03789
13 August 1783
Sears & Smith, fl. 1775-1785
Forwards a letter, along with a trunk and "one small Bundle of Merchandize [sic] for you" from his brother William. States that all three of his shipments have arrived, "to the amount of £1000 Sterling" and that they will try their best to sell the...
GLC02437.02384
25 May 1790
Thomas, Alexander, fl. 1790
Apologizes for taking the liberty to write to Knox, whom he does not know personally but only by reputation. Explains that he worked as a clerk in the office of the Massachusetts Commissary General, but was recently dismissed because there was not...
GLC02437.04616
1 October 1792
Troup, Robert, 1757-1832
Informs Knox about William Duer's status regarding issues concerning their land agreement. Notes he has [Duer] been arrested by the Marshall. Mentions Duer bringing the issue before officials. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.
GLC02437.05634
1 October 1783
Smith, John Kilby, ?-1842
Discusses a case where a soldier of the 6th Massachusetts Regiment was mustered as a deserter for exceeding the "limitation of a furlow ... " Smith explains that this soldier only exceeded the amount of time given due to sickness, which prevented...
GLC02437.02600
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