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2 May 1791
[Regimental request for the Society of Cincinnati] [in French]
Request of the French regiment of de Cuzenne for crosses of the Society of Cincinnati.
GLC02437.04937
14 October 1791
Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810
to Henry Knox
References Knox's letter of 5 October, which enclosed John Pope's note for eight dollars. Knox sent Carrington a copy of a memorandum on a meeting he had with Pope on 5 October (see GLC02437.05187). Describes Pope as "unhappy in his habits of...
GLC02437.05195
14 December 1786
Bowdoin, James, 1726-1790
to William Shepard
Thanks him for the intelligence provided by his last two letters. Says that the last of the letters was received by "your confidential Friend Major Shepard," and he has talked with him extensively about the matters contained therein. Writes that...
GLC02437.03378
31 August 1784
Price, William, ?-1790
[Return]
Return of ordnance and military stores at West Point, New York. Items listed by type, weight and length. Also includes a list of ordnance received since the last return.
GLC02437.10720
30 September 1784
Return of ordnance and military stores at West Point, New York. Items listed by type, weight and length. Also includes a list of ordnance delivered since the last return.
GLC02437.10721
31 October 1784
Return of ordnance and military stores at West Point, New York. Items listed by type, weight and length.
GLC02437.10722
29 May 1783
Patten, Thomas, fl. 1777-1785
[Provision return for Captain Thomas Patten's Company of Artificers belonging to the Ordnance Department]
Also signed by John Lillie of the A. W. Camp. Signed by Captain Patten on both pages. Covers 29-31 May for 323 rations for 69 people. Contains a note on page two written by Dudley Mercer, who confirms receipt of rations.
GLC02437.09749
August 6, 1773
Cottrell, Stephen, 1738-1818
to George Granville Leveson-Gower
Written by Cottrell, secretary of the Board of Trade, to George Granville Leveson-Gower, the Duke of Sutherland, as the Lord President of the Privy Council. The Lord President's principle responsibility is to preside at meetings of the Privy Council...
GLC00279
circa 1776-1777
Ellery, William, 1727-1820
[Journal of William Ellery's journey from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Dighton, Massachusetts]
Signed "W.E." Discusses his travels and expenses through eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, southern New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Contains descriptions of Moravian settlements near Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; imprisoned Tories at Newton...
GLC00107.01
April 4, 1848
Burnett, Wellington Cleveland, 1829-1907
to his parents
Writes about his enlistment and his promotion to sergeant. Tells his family about his ability to learn the drills faster than anyone in his company and mentions having seen combat. Discusses camp life, rations, and not having a uniform. Mentions...
GLC00155.01
18 July 1798 ca.
Broadsides and pamphlets including appointment as commander [Decimalized .01-.04]
[decimalized 00265.01-00265.04]
GLC00265
29 May 1775
Livingston, Peter Van Brugh, 1710-1792
[New York Provisional Congress resolution to form county committees]
Written by Livingston, a wealthy merchant, as President of the New York Provisional Congress. Printed letter at the top of recto asks counties that have not formed committees to do so without delay. Also says no coercive steps should be made to force...
GLC00418
30 April 1847
Worth, William Jenkins, 1749-1849
to Robert J. Walker
Letter of introduction for Colonel Bohler, who, Worth promises, will have plenty of stories about Mexico to share with Secretary of the Treasury Walker.
GLC02494.11
3 December 1783
Jackson, Michael, 1734-1801
[Provision return for a German deserter]
Order to issue four rations over four days to a German deserter. Verso states rations were received, and is signed by the deserter, whose signature is illegible. Signed by Jackson as Commandant of West Point.
GLC02497.09
5 August 1953
Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969
to Samuel Cavert
Thanks him for his letter on behalf of the National Council of Churches of Christ about the Korean Armistice. Expresses his relief to see the end of the bloodshed in Korea and hopes for a lasting peace. Mentions that is necessary that the United...
GLC03208
1775/11/06
Patterson, John, fl. 1777-1792
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: attempts to calm tension with England
John Patterson writes that he shall soon set out for Philadelphia, and notes that the people there seem to have become more moderate due to changes in the Assembly. In addition to this more moderate political sensibility, Patterson hopes that the...
GLC03107.03326
1775/05/13
Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trading and business arrangments
Robert Cambridge urges his father to send him all his flour and wheat, as he believes that their right to export and trade it will be curtailed in the near future. He also mentions a rumor that regiments of 2000 to 3000 soldiers are being sent to...
GLC03107.03334
1781/09/04
Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: iron trade
Van Vechten discusses the selling price of iron and makes arrangments to ship some to Robert, Jr. He also mentions that "The Inhabitants of this place are in great unesiness for the City, as there are informations that the Enemy in Canada have a...
GLC03107.03408
22 May 1810
Revere, Paul, 1735-1818
to John Revere
Revere writes to his son that the non-intercourse policy against Great Britain has ended, creating more opportunities to write. Also mentions a debilitating infirmity and provides family news. The second and third pages contain a letter dated July...
GLC03258
1919-1962
Fenton, Guy A., fl. 1919-1962
Papers of Gen. Fenton re: Treaty of Versailles, plebiscite in Upper Silesia [Decimalized .01- .65]
General Fenton served with British forces on the Continent. He was an accomplished linguist and commanded considerable respect in France and Germany. The papers include numerous printed items relating to the Plebiscite in Upper Silesia. Part of the...
GLC02766
1814/04/05
Tompkins, Daniel D., 1774-1825
to Jasper Hopper
The Governor of New York notes that he ordered munitions stored near Oswego and orders Hopper to send muskets, cartridges, and powder from those stores to use to defend Oswego, New York, if attacked. Oswego was attacked and captured by the...
GLC02512.13
8 July 1801
Madison, James, 1751-1836
to port collectors
Circular letter informing port collectors that lists of Americans being detained on British ships are being sent to them. Signed as Secretary of State.
GLC03492
1762/08/08
Gunn, Moses, fl. 1762-1770
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: introduction for the bearer of the letter
Gunn writes that the bearer of the letter has suffered a great number of misfortunes at the hands of the French, and is now left destitute because of it. Nonetheless, he is a most respectable gentleman, and Gunn asks if Robert, Jr. would be so kind...
GLC03107.02995
25 June 1780-11 July 1780
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806
to Elbridge Gerry
Very detailed and highly critical discussion of the Continental Congress's new financial plans passed 18 March 1780. Comments on payments, currency, taxation, and banking. Also comments on military aid from the French. Docketed by Gerry.
GLC04826
1777
Freshest Advices from the Northern Army [battle of Freeman's Farm at Saratoga]
Report on the battle of Freeman's Farm at Saratoga which made obvious to Burgoyne that he would have to surrender. References: Bristol B4441; Ford 2055.
GLC04840
1804/07/17
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to Uriah Tracy
Adams writes about the possibility of an amendment against slavery, the fact that the House of Representatives represents freemen, and discusses the New York elections.
GLC04754
circa 1847
Burnett, Ward Benjamin, 1811-1884
For Brigadier Genl. Shields. Official Report of the part performed by the 1st Reg. U.S.V. of N.Y. in the investment and capture of the City of Mexico
Personal account of the battle and fall of Mexico City. Very detailed descriptions of military maneuvers and commands. Mentions a list of killed and wounded (not included).
GLC04715
19 September 1778
Bartlett, Josiah, 1729-1795
[Secret draft budget for the United States]
Partial printed budget that the Continental Congress ordered the Committee on Finance to draft. Recommends a loan of 20 million dollars sterling from Europe and outlines the financial relationship with the states. Also recommends poll taxes and...
GLC04658
9 September 1775- 16 February 1776
[Orderly book of British troops in Boston]
Contains detailed orders, passwords, information on supplies and behavior, and court martials, among various other topics. Possibly the orderly book of Generals William Howe and Henry Clinton.
GLC04427
1848
Ruggles, Daniel, 1810-1897
Inventory of the effects of men late of "A" Co. 5th Infy who died in Mexico from the 1st Octo to 31st Decem 1847
Ruggles' endorsement certifying that the inventory is correct. Inventory lists names of the deceased, their dates of enlistment and death, causes of death, and effects. Date inferred from title.
GLC04613
November 6, 1780
Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803
to James Madison re: military news, situation in Canada, disarray
Excellent political content. Military news, situation in Canada, poor state of government in Virginia. Also mentions: British fleet, The Cork Fleet, French fleet, Quebec (Canada), Virginia House of Delegates, New York (N.Y.)
GLC00099.053
April 16, 1781
to James Madison
News of Lafayette, British depredations in Virginia. Mentions: Gen. Greene, Lord Cornwallis, Fredericksburg (N.C.), Potomack Creek, Alexandria (Va.), Military rumors, Virginia House of Delegates-Elections.
GLC00099.065
December 31, 1781
to James Madison re: acquittal of charges against Gov. Thomas Jefferson
Two pieces. Acquittal of Gov. Thomas Jefferson on the attempted censure of his conduct by the House of Delegates, Jefferson's plans, financing of Virginia. With copy of the resolution on Jefferson.
Also mentions: Thomas Jefferson-Acquittal of...
GLC00099.080
1755
Le Rouge, George L., fl. 1755
Canada et Louisiane [double page engraving with handcoloring]
Drawn by George Le Rouge, Engineer to the King. With hand-colored outlines. Double-page engraving showing the east coast of North America from New Foundland to Florida, with insets of Niagara Falls (small), New Orleans (medium) and upper Louisiana...
GLC05714
1783/10/03
United States in Congress Assembled. Thomson, Charles
The sixth Article of Confederation re: military forces during peace time
Resolution limiting number of warships and soldiers during peacetime and allowing Virginia to maintain two armed vessels and troops for defense of trade, public prisons and stores.
GLC06026
19 July 1790
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to unknown
Sends copies of "the act for establishing the...permanent seat of the government of the United States" in Washington, D.C. and an act providing for the payment of invalid pensioners (the actual copies are not included). The text of this letter is...
GLC07668
1 July 1774
Galloway, Joseph, 1731-1803
to Committee of Correspondence for the Colony of Virginia
Co-signed by Samuel Rhoads and Joseph Galloway on behalf of the committee. Galloway was Speaker of the Pennsylvania Assembly and would eventually become a well known Loyalist after his Plan of Union was rejected. References their letter asking the...
GLC07666
3 August 1791
Hills, John, fl. 1771-1796
Signed twice by Hills. Captain Hills references the letter he sent to Knox on 9 July. Provides an update on the proposed canal between the Connecticut River and Boston. Gives detailed list of the places he has scouted. Postscript says he has been...
GLC02437.05097
18 October 1793
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to John Hills
Says things have been so "busy" during the summer that he hasn't had time to consider the survey reports. Hopes he conformed to instructions especially with "the Townships to the northward of the Land belonging to the 20 associates." Is confused...
GLC02437.05946
16 June 1788
Greene, Catharine L., 1755-1814
Contemporary copy of GLC02437.03898. Expresses gratitude for recent arrangements Knox made for her son George Washington Greene to travel to France for his education. Writes, "…your goodness particularly to my little boy has filled me with the most...
GLC02437.03897
9 July 1789
Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796
Discusses a bill under discussion in the Court [probably the General Court of Massachusetts] dealing with "revenue collection." Had planned to leave the following day for New York, but believes that he will have to delay the trip for business...
GLC02437.04278
1 February 1790
Gardoqui y Arriquibar, Diego, 1735-1798
Writes that he assumes Knox has heard about Gardoqui's recent appointment at Finance Minister in Spain. Introduces the "bearer Mr. Joseph Jaudenes" and his nephew Joseph Santayana, "both having Commissions from His Majesty." Signs as "James...
GLC02437.04845
29 August 1789
Habersham, John, 1754-1799
Acknowledges receipt of Knox's last letter, which informed him that he was appointed Collector at Savannah. Thanks Knox for the "favorable manner in which, I am informed, you spoke of me to the President of the United States." Will always testify...
GLC02437.04341
30 July 1786
Haskins, John, 1729-1814
Thanks Knox for his attention to his son-in-law Mr. John Inman (see GLC02437.03287) and for "delivering [him] from Prison & perhaps Death." Inman arrived last night and was escorted home by General [John] Crane, and is "now under the care of an able...
GLC02437.03288
15 July 1790
Glover, John, 1732-1797
Requests assistance in obtaining the position of collection officer at the port of Marblehead. Asks Knox to recommend him to President George Washington for the appointment. For a recommendation of Glover given by Benjamin Hichborn, refer to GLC02437...
GLC02437.04653
16 July 1789
to Hannah Harwood [incomplete]
Top portion of page 1 is torn off. Appears to discuss financial arrangements regarding their shared business interest in the Waldo patent lands and the Flucker estate.
GLC02437.04291
12 September 1785
Broome & Platt (firm), fl. 1785
Writes that the firm would have complied with Knox's wishes relating to the settling of their debt "had it been Practicable & prudent." However, it would have been "ruinous" to do so because they do not know the original cost of all their goods, and...
GLC02437.03194
10 January 1789
to Mason Wheaton
Writes that the bearer, Captain Thomas Vose, has arranged with Knox to occupy and apparently rent farmland belonging to Knox. Asks Wheaton to deliver him to the territory at a time he and Vose can agree upon.
GLC02437.04082
20 March 1792
Duer, Catharine Alexander, fl. 1792
Catharine Alexander Duer, also known as Lady Kitty Duer, wife of William Duer, writes that she and her husband have sent the bearer, their old servant Henry, to Philadelphia so he could check on his petition to Congress. Hopes Knox will extend his...
GLC02437.05366
1 January 1782
McDougall, Ranald Stephen, fl. 1782
[to the issuing commissary at New Burg New Windsor or Fishkill Landing]
Relaying orders of General Alexander McDougall. Written by McDougall's son and aide-de-camp. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp. Orders that "Sarah Dean the wife of Moses Dean Sergeant in the Artillery Artificers" receive a ration for...
GLC02437.01322
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