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1786-1787
[Officers of the Society of Cincinnati, States of Massachusetts, Delaware, and New Jersey]
Lists officers and their positions.
GLC04379.18
1786
[Officers of the Society of Cincinnati, State of South Carolina]
GLC04379.21
10 May 1783
[Note pertaining to the Society of Cincinnati]
Very briefly indicates that officers in the Continental Army instructed the society, while in cantonment on the Hudson River, 10 May 1783.
GLC04379.22
1 March 1919
Lyons, Curtis Blair, 1894-1968
to Helen Lyons
Writes to his wife about the lack of mail from home and the intermittent postal service. Mentions that his company was reviewed by General Pershing and should be returning to the United States shortly. Discusses family and friends. Written on YMCA...
GLC07810.070
15 August 1776
Bancroft, Edward, fl. 1776
[Letters of British spy]
Letters of British spy, preparing men for Dorcester Service.
GLC08389.01
3 April 1919
Hopkins, Lawrence L., fl. 1918-1919
to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins
Writes to his mother about personal affairs and the lack of correspondence from Harold. Written on YMCA letterhead. Written at Camp d'Auvours.
GLC07810.052
18 March 1919
Writes to his wife about the delays in his return home. Asks that she continue sending mail regularly. Written on YMCA letterhead.
GLC07810.071
2 May 1919
Writes to his wife that he is about 900 miles out at sea and plans to write once he lands. Written on a YMCA postcard aboard the Santa Ana.
GLC07810.073
13 May 1919
Replies to his wife and writes that he will be relocated to Camp Mead, Maryland, for his discharge by the end of the week. Explains that the troops are resting, eating and waiting for news regarding their discharges. Reacts to local news and...
GLC07810.076
24 October 1918
Pape, Joseph J., fl. 1918
to Walter MacCredie
Writes to a friend about his daily life, recent travels, and the fun he is having in Europe. Mentions being published in his local Albany daily newspaper and discusses mutual friends.
GLC07810.081
7 July 1918
Roberts, Edward, fl. 1918
to Mayme Glerum
Writes to his sister about the slow mail and daily conditions. Encloses a clipping from the East Troy (WI) News about local servicemen. Written on YMCA letterhead.
GLC07810.085
23 February 1919
Schoomaker, Lee, fl. 1918-1919
to Gladys Schoomaker
Writes to his niece about his daily duties. Wonders why he has not received a furlough in the year he has been in the army. Discusses his upcoming return home. Written on YMCA letterhead.
GLC07810.089
2 April 1919
Hopkins, Harold C., fl. 1918-1919
Writes to his mother that he will not be home as soon as he had hoped. Describes his chores and says that his current post is worse than being overseas. Angry about being held in New Jersey and say the YMCA has been unhelpful. He writes that he is...
GLC07810.020
to Dr. and Mrs. A.W. Hopkins
Writes to his parents about having a relaxing Sunday answering letters. Reports having gotten letters from several family friends. Wonders how Harold is doing. Written on Camp Lee, Virginia, letterhead.
GLC07810.024
13 January 1793
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
Received Knox's letter from 5 January. Has had several conferences with the committee over contracts. Received a paper from the committee for the sale of Eastern lands yesterday, which Jackson has copied and included in this letter. The committee...
GLC02437.05783
21 January 1793
References several of Knox's letters. Has not responded because his time is fully taken up with the business of the purchase. To complete the deal he has been "eating, drinking and visiting," and will write of the particulars when everything is...
GLC02437.05790
24 January 1789
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810
Has finally read the agreement and sundry other papers Knox sent him. General [Henry] Jackson had received them and delivered them to the Winslows, forgetting that Vose was supposed to read them first. Mr. Isaac Winslow, Jr. did not seem inclined...
GLC02437.04096
22 January 1792
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, instructing Knox not to disclose information regarding the nomination of General Officers and a bill that has not yet passed. Copy made 1 February 1854. Original of this letter is GLC02437.09424.
GLC02437.09345
13 July 1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Anthony Wayne
Writes about two horses being returned, "one for you and all camp and another for a servant." Asks him to look into the matter. States that the cavalry horses must be used for the purposes "for which they are designed."
GLC02437.05536
6 October 1793
Waters, Josiah, fl. 1776-1794
Says that Knox cannot enter Boston unless his baggage is cleaned with gunpowder smoke. Says Knox's certificate is sufficient for him and his servants to enter the city. Expresses a desire to be as helpful to Knox as possible. Appears to be written...
GLC02437.05940
29 June 1788
Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804
Wadsworth discusses arrangements for getting money to Knox. Promises to bring two thousand dollars to New York, and will make sure another thousand arrives in New York by mid-July. In closing, writes, "Virginia must adopt the Constitution I cant...
GLC02437.03919
8 March 1789
to Edward Carrington
Unsigned, but authorship inferred from handwriting. Discusses Carrington's last letter, in which he reported the winners of the Virginia elections and described his prediction that the electorate would "change their sentiments" to support federalism...
GLC02437.04139
25 February 1787
to [Henry Knox]
Has arrived in Philadelphia, but has not yet seen Mr. Morris. Describes a meeting he had with General George Washington in Alexandria. Notes that Washington received Knox's letter and that Washington was "highly delighted with the prospect of Peace...
GLC02437.03470
18 November 1783
to Thomas Vose
Request to supervise "the arrangement of the Cannon & Stores from the outposts agreeably to the directions which you have received from this day.. - You will request of the Fort Major the number of men which shall be necessary for your purposes...
GLC02437.02788
9 January 1788
Wadsworth declares, "This moment from Convention- Where the proposed Constitution was passed 127 Yeas- 40 Nos- it ought to be remarked that all the [first?] Characters in the Convention were for the Constitution and Gen James Wadsworth the only man...
GLC02437.03756
15 February 1789
Writes that General [Henry] Jackson has written to him about the agreement Vose made with Knox to be agent and collector in the Waldo patent lands. Discusses the length of time of Vose's appointment and the sums of money he is charged with...
GLC02437.04115
21 June 1789
Received his last letter, as well as one from Captain [George] Ulmer, which discusses some of the "discontents" living on the Waldo patent lands. Provides more discussion of land patent and settlers on the patent in greater detail. Comments on how...
GLC02437.04251
18 July 1782
Return of two pieces of brass ordnance attached to Genl Hows Division, with the ammunition impliments be on hand, & the number of rounds expended at Tarry Town on the 16th & 17th instant
A chart describing the brass ordnance of General Robert Howe's division, including ammunition.
GLC02437.01493
4 March 1782-2 May 1782
Vogel, George, fl. 1782
[Bill to Henry Knox to George Vogel]
Purchase of cloth, buttons, lining, and labor to make breeches. Total came to £15.14.9. Docket in the hand of Samuel Shaw.
GLC02437.08545
28 March 1790
to Jonathan Warner
Writes to Warner stating that he will be happy to help him obtain a position as a ship builder in Portsmouth, New Hampshire (see GLC02437.04552).
GLC02437.04561
5 October 1776
Jacob, fl. 1776
Informs Knox that he "is manufacturing gun powder for the Continental Congress" that is intended for George Washington. Sends samples to Knox and asks to be informed which will pass inspection. Signed in the third person in the text.
GLC02437.00469
circa May 1776
Dana, William, 1745-1809
[Account of new recruits made by Captain William Dana]
List thirty five enlisted men. Dana was a captain in Knox's artillery regiment.
GLC02437.00327
14 July 1776 - 15 July 1776
Sprague, Samuel, 1712-1783
[Supply list for officers in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]
Also signed by Remember Preston. Notes supplies received by officers from Jonathan Pollard, the quartermaster of Knox's artillery regiment.
GLC02437.00374
12 April 1777
Spooner, Walter, fl. 1777
to Dear Friends
Tells six prisoners in jail in Taunton that he could find no one to interpose for them or to pay their fines. Asked William Tallman to send him a petition with their names, but it has not arrived. Has sent a letter to the sheriff asking him to...
GLC02924.046
1764
Shorpe, T., fl. 1764
"Establishments of His Majesty's land forces"
British Army "establishments of his Majesty's land forces for the year 1764," includes forces in North America
GLC08040
15 August 1812
Mooers, Benjamin, fl. 1812
To Henry Dearborn
Account of British troops in Quebec and Upper Canada
GLC08049
1945
Photograph at 1945 Potsdam Conference.
Clay, Lucious D, John James Clark, and John Hilldring. Photograph at 1945 Potsdam Conference. Signed by all three men.
GLC06196.214
circa 1940-1945
Hilldring, John H., 1895-1974
Portrait in uniform.
Shown in uniform, at Potsdam Convention with unidentified officers. with 2 men in uniform
GLC06196.222
1944/06/06-1945/05/08
Report.
Report by The Supreme Commander to the Combined Chiefs of Staff on the Operations in Europe of the Allied Expeditionary Force 6 June 1944 to 8 May 1945. With inscription by Dwight Eisenhower to John Hildring.
GLC06196.264
1946/03
Report of the Mission on Japanese Combines-Part I. Analytical and Technical Data.
GLC06196.266
1940-1945
Medal.
"Honorary Commander of the Military Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire" medal.
GLC06196.206
1814/09/24
Jeffery, Richard, fl. 1748-1812
to Ann Jeffery
Apprehension of not hearing from Ann, assuming she has fallen ill, British fleet going to sea, inhabitants partaking in military duties or evacuated, death of neighbor, boredom.
GLC01896.007
22 November 1790
Schweizer Jeanneret & Co.
to Charles Claude Guillaume Lambert
Detailed description of what the United States owes France, which amounts to about 40 million livres. Discusses the political situation in the United States regarding this debt, the actions of Congress regarding the debt, and dealings with US agents...
GLC02437.10227
19 December 1791
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Writes to inform Knox that he has placed on board a particular schooner bound for New York several goods that Knox wanted, including potatoes and cranberries. Marked private on address leaf.
GLC02437.05266
7 August 1792
Thanks Knox for information about his brother. Discusses an estate in Hampshire, encouraging Knox to apply to the legislature to obtain permission for it to be settled. Also informs Knox about trying to locate deeds relating to land in the Flucker...
GLC02437.05570
1794/01/01
Marked "Private" on address leaf. Letter detailing issues with taxes owed on the Waldo Patent lands. Page 2 and 3 have amounts of taxes listed. The letter has been repaired in places, leading to text loss.
GLC02437.06015
4 June 1791
Swan, James, 1754-1830
Hoped to already have an answer to a letter he wrote back in December. Says the subject of that letter has taken another turn and he will write in a few days about it. Encloses letters that he hopes Knox will forward to Boston.
GLC02437.04974
9 November 1793
Sullivan, James, 1744-1808
Written and signed by Sullivan and Thomas Russell; they are writing as an appointed committee of the Middlesex Canal Company. Notes they are pleased Knox is friendly toward their plan. They want to know when John Hills "can attend to our business...
GLC02437.05964
7 March 1790
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Discusses his business with [Samuel] Parkman and Messrs [Nicholas] Hoffman and [Son], noting it will soon be settled. Informs Knox he will be sailing in the near future, thanks to Parkman. Writes that "[l]anguage is insufficient to express how much...
GLC02437.04532
15 June 1787
Stevens, John, 1749-1838
Writes in full, "As you are not in Town I have taken the liberty to draw on you in favor of Mr. Thomas Smith for £180 - the amount of your years rent but before I did it, I advised with your Brother who approved of my leaving an order, hope it will...
GLC02437.03583
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