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to Sam Chapman

Belief that Walter Taylor has prompted the recent articles about Gettysburg, in an attempt to clear his name at the expense of Lee; forwarding a letter from Allen Potts.

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to: Sam Chapman

Assistant Attorney General, Jack Russell [his nephew].

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to: Sam Chapman

free mail delivery; forthcoming article in the New York Herald: "It tells how Fitz Lee saved Pope's Army."

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to: Sam Chapman

travels through various towns in Virginia.

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to: Sam Chapman

new address and his reason for moving; letter written by Mr. Ron Tucker given to his son as a memento.

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to Sam Chapman

Theodore Roosevelt's run on a third party ticket: "Teddy has knocked out Taft in one of the most surprising phenomena of history;"

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to: Sam Chapman

intention to vote for Taft: "If Wilson is elected…the Bull Moose will be buried forever."

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to: Sam Chapman

hopes to get out of the hospital in time to vote.

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to: Sam Chapman

Free transportation to Gettysburg for Confederate veterans.

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to: Sam Chapman

voted for Henry Stuart; ride in an automobile with Mrs. Julie Keith; plans to travel to Baltimore.

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to: Sam Chapman

Lecture at a Toronto military institute; plans to spend time in New York.

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to: Sam Chapman

Suggests Chapman visit Wilson over the Easter holiday; Mosby has completed his speech.

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to: Sam Chapman

suggests Chapman try to obtain a post as chaplain in a regiment on the eve of war with Mexico.

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to: Sam Chapman

speech well received; "royal" reception in Canada; receiving social invitations in New York.

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to: Sam Chapman

letter of Colonel Williams concerning Osborne.

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to: Sam Chapman

artist would like to paint a group portrait of Confederate officers, including Chapman.

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to: Sam Chapman

traveling to Manassass to look over the battlefield; says Wilson will not stay in the White House longer than one term.

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to: Sam Chapman

anniversary of the day he took over the Hong Kong consulate 36 years ago; opposition to Wilson's shipping bill; arranging a sitting for the group painting.

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to: Sam Chapman

endorses an advertisement of a hotel with rooms for $1 per day.

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to: Sam Chapman

requesting return of letter from Gov. Stuart; plans to travel to Berkeley for his health.

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to: Sam Chapman

drinking water to help his bladder condition; encounters with Virginians who were Union soldiers before.

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to: Sam Chapman

3/16/1916 Norfolk, Va. re: news of Willie's marriage; mentions a friend traveling to California.

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to: Sam Chapman

suffering due to bladder trouble; intention to travel to St. Vincent's hospital in Norfolk for a remedy.

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to: Sam Chapman

refusal to let Bennet Young write his biography; enclosing copy of Dolly's [Adolphus Richard] biography written by Young [1914].

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[Money lending receipts]

Two military receipt entries also signed by James Furnival for money borrowed from Henry Knox by Captain of Artillery Benjamin Frothingham and Lieutenant James Furnivall.

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[Receipt for Quarter Master David Bradley's pay from January to April 1776]

Certifies payment but does not mention the amount.

GLC02437.00266

to Henry Knox

Confirms receipt of an order to remove artillery from Dorchester Heights to the Roxbury Meeting House. Seeks advice to resolve a conflict with Captain John Popkins company over guard duty. Notes that the men need extra time to retrieve their...

GLC02437.00267

[A complete account of money received of Colonel Henry Knox and money paid to the men]

Payment ledger with docket noting that this was Colonel Burbeck's account.

GLC02437.00269

to Henry Knox

Stevens writes Knox to update him on activities during his march to Crown Point, New York. Reports difficulties in transporting ordnance and stores because of broken carts, the scarcity of food for the pack animals, and "Cattle very low in flesh."...

GLC02437.00270

to unknown

Orders an officer to proceed to Norwich, Connecticut with powder and ammunition. Notes that the officer has a warrant to impress teams of animals if necessary. A note on the verso records numerical quantities of unnamed items being transferred from...

GLC02437.00271

[An abstract of money paid by Captain Jotham Drury in Colonel Henry Knox's Regiment of Artillery for the month of January 1776]

Lists amounts owed to fifty-five enlisted men in Knox's regiment and underneath Colonel William Burbeck's command.

GLC02437.00272

to Lucy Knox

Explains that he has remained in Newport, Rhode Island, where a recent British naval attack had been fended off, to fulfill orders to help protect the town from additional attacks. He will depart for Norwich later in the day, where he hopes to stay...

GLC02437.00273

to Lucy Knox

Comments on a fatiguing two day, sixty-four mile journey from Newport, Rhode Island, to Norwich, Connecticut. Indicates that he will stay in Norwich until all the stores are embarked for New York. Mentions that he will make a trip to New London...

GLC02437.00275

to Thomas Pierce

Brief account from Colonel Knox to Captain Pierce for money paid for blankets from February to April of 1776. Also notes cash received by Colonel William Burbeck and Major John Crane.

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to Horatio Gates

Reports information received from Lieutenant Colonel Peter Gansevoort and other officers returning from the siege of Quebec about the ordnance and stores available in American encampments near Quebec. There is none to speak of, with the exception of...

GLC02437.00278

[Invoice of pay for officers in Henry Knox's artillery regiment during the Revolutionary War]

The 26 April side lists partial pay for the months of February and March for six named captains in Knox's artillery regiment. The 9 May side is very brief and relates to artillery cost.

GLC02437.00279

An accou.tt of money paid to several named Captains In the Regiment of Artillery for the use of their Respective Companies

Lists money distributed to captains under Major John Crane in Knox's artillery regiment. Docket is in Knox's hand.

GLC02437.00280

A Compleat Account of Money Re'd. of Cor'l. Henry Knox and Monney Paid Away To Officer and Men

Lists money received on four dates by Colonel Knox, Colonel William Burbeck, and Major John Crane, and consequently distributed to officers and soldiers in Knox's artillery regiment. Morton was a captain in Knox's artillery regiment. Docketed by...

GLC02437.00281

to: Drazilla Churchill.

Churchill would like his mother to send a box from home as his appetite is very good. Mrs. Robins laments the suffering of the soldiers, and urges the end of the war. She wishes no mercy for the South for their part in this "terrible tragedy."

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to: Drazilla Churchill.

Churchill is making strides in his recovery, and believes that if he could get a furlough he could make the journey home, despite the fact that he cannot walk due to the condition of his feet. Mrs. Robins has hope that Col. Geer, who accompanied...

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to: Drazilla Churchill.

Churchill requests that his Uncle Nelson come and escort him home. He expects to be well enough to get out of bed in a few days.

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to: Drazilla Churchill.

Churchill is well enough to go outdoors, but is not yet completely recovered. He requests ten to fifteen dollars from his mother to last him the remainder of his stay in the hospital, and expects to receive his discharge soon.

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to: Drazilla Churchill.

Churchill chastises his mother for not writing, and reminds her to send the money he requested previously. It was announced in the newspaper that all who have suffered in Southern prisons should be discharged with three months extra pay, thus he and...

GLC03859.31

to: Drazilla Churchill.

Churchill has still received no word from his mother, nor has he received any money from her. Mrs. Robins argues that the money is unnecessary, as he gets plenty to eat at the hospital. He is recovering rapidly and should be able to walk by the...

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to: "Well Brothe."

Churchill's doctor has taken another bone out of his toe, thus his recovery has been slightly delayed. He seems bored and restless ("I can't find anything to do….I have nothing to write so I do this to amuse myself…"), and asks the recipient to send...

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to Drazilla Churchill

Churchill has finally received the letter and money sent by his mother. He writes of a few boys leaving the hospital each day, though there is no sign yet of his own discharge. His health is generally good, although he is bothered by an itch in his...

GLC03859.34

to: Byron Churchill.

Bodge requests genealogical information concerning Churchill's immediate family. Bodge obtained Churchill's address through Isaac B. Churchill (Byron's uncle) of Glen Ellyn, Ill.

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to: Sam Chapman

plans to travel east in September; view of President Cleveland and Democratic party; and opposition to coinage of silver: "If the people want cheap money give them old Confederate notes."

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to: Sam Chapman

enclosed check to settle accounts; appointments by McKinley.

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to William Chapman

News of friends and family; hopes for November election; and article written for the Times concerning actions of Ulysses S. Grant and Philip Sheridan during the war: "[W]hen Grant telegraphed Sheridan about capturing and corralling my men's wives it...

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