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[Abstract of pay for Captain Newell's company in Henry Knox's regiment]

Includes the company's pay for January 1776 and one man's pay for December 1775.

GLC02437.09497

[Abstract of pay for six men in Captain Newell's company of artillery]

Lists the names of six men and their corresponding pay. Docketed in graphite.

GLC02437.09498

[Abstract of pay for Captain Pierce's company in Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]

Abstract of pay for Thomas Pierce's company of artillery for the month of January 1776. Lists men with pay amounts by rank.

GLC02437.09499

[Abstract of pay for Captain Thomas Foster's company in Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]

Abstract for Thomas Foster's company of artillery for the month of January 1776. Lists men by rank, time of enlistment, and monthly wages.

GLC02437.09500

[Abstract of pay for Captain Morton's company in Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]

Abstracts of pay for Dimond Morton's company of artillery for the month of February, March and April of 1776. Lists men by rank with pay amounts.

GLC02437.09501

[Abstract of pay for Captain Ebenezer Steven's company]

Abstract of pay due to Ebenezer Steven's company for the moth of February 1776. Lists men by rank and pay amount.

GLC02437.09502

[Abstract of pay covering the month of January for eight men in Captain Perkins's company]

Abstract of pay for eight men in William Perkins' company for the month of January 1776. Lists men by name, position and pay amount. Contains a pencil docket and several mathematical tables on verso.

GLC02437.09506

[Abstract for a detachment of men formerly commanded by Captain Edward Burbeck]

Abstract of men formerly of Edward Burbeck's company for the months of February and March 1776. Lists men by rank with pay amounts.

GLC02437.09509

[Abstract of Captain Edward Burbeck's company in Henry Knox's regiment of artillery]

Abstract of Edward Burbeck's company of artillery for the month of March 1776. Lists men by rank with pay amounts.

GLC02437.09510

List of inhabitants who have sign'd for their lands

A list of men's names, how much land they have been issued a deed for, the date the deed was issued for, to whom the deed was issues, and what town the property is in. The towns include Warren, Thomaston and Owls Head, all in Maine.

GLC02437.10424

[Return]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Return for troops at West Point commanded by Henry Knox. Lists men by company, rank, and present status. Noted as printed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by F. Bailey.

GLC02437.10565

[Return]

Partially printed document with subsequent information written in by hand. Return for a New Hampshire regiment of foot soldiers. Lists men by company, rank, and present status. Countersigned by George Reid. Noted as printed in Philadelphia...

GLC02437.10567

[Abstract of pay due to the field and staff officers and nine companies of the regiment of artillery commanded by Colonel Henry Knox]

Includes travel expenses and billeting. Contains information from December 1775 and January 1776.

GLC02437.10655

[Abstract of pay due to the field and staff officers and nine companies of the regiment of artillery commanded by Colonel Henry Knox]

Includes travel expenses and billeting. Contains information from December 1775 and January 1776.

GLC02437.10656

[Abstract of pay due to the field and staff officers and nine companies of the regiment of artillery commanded by Colonel Henry Knox]

Includes travel expenses and billeting. Contains information from December 1775 and January 1776.

GLC02437.10657

[Abstract of Captain Thomas W. Foster's Company in the regiment of artillery commanded by Henry Knox]

Includes records of service and wages from December 1775 and January 1776.

GLC02437.10658

to Father

Writes from Camp Pierpont, Virginia. Recounts to him, "you heard of the battle of Balls Bluff where the Rebels were victorious. They killed about 600 men altogether... besides the prisoners they took." Also reports that they caught the traitor, a...

GLC03523.08.20

to Sister

Expresses dismay about the news of his father's sickness. Complains of the cold weather, remarking that "if they dont put us in Winter Quarters this winter we will all be dead before spring." Written on stationery with embossed image of soldier...

GLC03523.08.21

to Sister

Reports "within 3 weeks, you will hear tell of the Battle of Manassas Junction for Gen. McClellan has deceided to take that place what ever it may cost them. the campaign in Virginia will be over. And I guess we the Pennsylvania Reserve will have to...

GLC03523.08.22

to Sister and Father

First half of letter written to his sister from Camp Pierpont, reporting that they went on a foraging party, where they obtained one secession barn and "2 Contraband Negroes, 5 men Prisoners, and 3 women. 2 of the men were dandy looking fellows...

GLC03523.08.23

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from the trenches at Yorktown. Reports he has been sick for three days due to the constant rain. Expresses appreciation for her constant love in his absence. Mentions the enemy's fort at Gloucester point and constant shelling...

GLC03523.20.01

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from Camp McDowell. Reports he's had a terrible tooth-ache and has not been able to sleep for four days. Complains of constant rain. Mentions rumors they are heading to Fairfax. States they have orders for a long march and can...

GLC03523.20.02

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from a battle field three miles outside Manassas Junction. Describes in detail a fierce battle that lasted five hours and resulted in 60 killed or wounded soldiers. Expects another large battle soon.

GLC03523.20.03

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from Harrison's Landing. Expresses concern for her health. Inquires how the new baby is doing. Mentions he sent her ten dollars. States he is watching for Rebel gunboats. Expects to move on to Malvern Hill soon. Complains of...

GLC03523.20.04

to Sister and Father

First half of letter written to his sister from Camp Pierpont. Includes newspaper clippings, noting that they are in regards to General George McCall and his division, as well as some "poetry dedicated to the Ranger's which I knew you will like it...

GLC03523.08.24

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from Fort Scott in Virginia. Expresses pleasure at receiving her letters, and the Herald and Danbury newspapers. Reports he has seen nephew George and he is very thin. States the rebels will have to capture the forts before...

GLC03523.20.06

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from Fort Scott in Virginia. Expresses deep love for her constant support. Mentions the capture of Vicksburg, Mississippi. Anticipates a battle under the leadership Union General Ambrose E. Burnside. Comments that Union...

GLC03523.20.07

to Sarah Knox

Knox writes to his wife from Fort Scott in Virginia. Informs he was officer of the day. Reports he must take the company to Fort Ward. Mentions that a complete siege train is being prepared at the Washington arsenal for a sudden move. Suspects their...

GLC03523.20.10

[Provision return for artificers]

Lists men by company with issued rations. Countersigned by John Doughty.

GLC02437.02869

[Articles of clothing delivered to Captain Lieutenant Bryant]

Lists white and blue cloth, thread, silk, and other items delivered to Captain Lieutenant Bryant "for a suit of cloths for himself." Date previously inferred, and written in pencil at the top of page.

GLC02437.02878

[Document regarding the organization of hospital staff at West Point]

Signed by Townsend and Samuel Adams, both hospital surgeons. Townsend and Adams assert that one hospital mate, one steward who also serves as ward master, and four orderlies will be sufficient staff for the hospital at West Point during the winter....

GLC02437.02879

[State of the invalid officers]

Knox's working draft for an Inspection Board report on the Invalid Regiment. Lists thirteen invalid officers and their injuries, disabilities or illnesses. The report is for the following officers: Captain John McGowen, Captain John Riley, Captain...

GLC02437.02882

Cash recieved from Col. Biddle DQMG at Trenton Jany 1 1777 to buy sundry necessaries for the corps of artillery

Written and signed for Henry Knox by Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Includes information pertaining to Colonel [Clement] Biddle. Date of creation based on a previously inferred date written in pencil near the top of the page.

GLC02437.02884

[Record of John Sandford, Absolom Martin and John Peck]

Indicates that Captain John Sandford is paymaster to Spencer's Regiment, and that Captain Martin and Peck are paymasters of the Jersey line. The line "with a Servant" has been struck.

GLC02437.02886

[Return of shoes and stockings received from General Thomas Mifflin's at Morristown 14 January 1777]

Written for Henry Knox by Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp. Indicates the distribution of forty pairs of shoes and stockings among ten officers, Knox included. Date of creation previously inferred (but erroneously recorded as 1873) and written in pencil...

GLC02437.02887

[List of officers pertaining to New Hampshire]

This list of men corresponds to the New Hampshire battalion. Date of creation previously inferred and written in pencil in a different hand.

GLC02437.02889

[An account of sleigh and horses bought from Colonel Timothy Pickering]

Pickering, Quartermaster General, attests that he received seventy dollars for "one second hand sleigh" and "two draught horses" from an unspecified buyer.

GLC02437.02905

Rolls of mens names belonging to the 1st, 2d, 3d & 4th Regt.

A note at the bottom of the page states: "All the men whose names are mentioned above were discharg'd the fourth day of January 1784 except two the 2nd day." Docket indicates that the men listed were discharged by Major Sumner, possibly Job Sumner.

GLC02437.02906

Return of the American regiment of foot commanded by Colonel Henry Jackson

Lists commissioned and staff officers.

GLC02437.02907

[Return of the troops retained in the service of the United States stationed at West Point]

Lists infantry and artillery. Cites artillery officers who composed the corps retained for service. Lists invalids and the names of men in Brigadier General Henry Jackson's regiment.

GLC02437.02910

[Certification of Samuel Shaw's military service]

Knox attest that Shaw has served in the Continental Artillery for eight years, "more than seven of which he has been particularly attached to the subscriber in the capacities of adjutant, Brigade-Major, and aid de Camp." Praises Shaw as "an...

GLC02437.02915

to Henry Knox

Pickering, Quartermaster General, informs Knox he will attempt to leave for Boston before the following Sunday. Recommends the bearer of this note, Smith, to drive a team of oxen carrying Knox's baggage when he departs for Boston.

GLC02437.02916

Return of the general hospital at Moorse house from the 1st to the 8th of January 1784

Cogswell, hospital mate, directs this hospital return to Major General Henry Knox. Lists admitted, discharged, deceased. Also lists numbers of those with fever, dysentery, rheumatism, epilepsy, and other conditions at the "General Hospital at...

GLC02437.02926

[Certification of Romeo Smith's status as a freeman]

Certifies that Smith has served in the army for three years. Writes "Any person attempting to circumvent or trepan him as a slave will incur the severest penalty of the Law and the indignation of Heaven."

GLC02437.02929

to John Peirce

Knox instructs Peirce (in some sources "Pierce"), Paymaster General, to pay Daniel Parker & Co. on his account.

GLC02437.02933

to Nathanael Greene

Knox discusses possibilities of visiting Greene and his family. Hopes Greene is interested in the Society of the Cincinnati. Refers to a cannon he intends to engrave for Greene. Written in Dorchester, a neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts.

GLC02437.02955

[Return of artillery men in the Northern Department]

Lieutenant Jefferds lists lieutenants, sergeants, corporals, and matrosses present fit for duty and on command.

GLC02437.02968

[Certification regarding John Dewman's injuries]

Knox certifies that Captain John [Dewman] received a wound in the Battle of Germantown, 4 October 1777. Attests that the wound has incapacitated Dewman, causing dizziness, general sickness, and at times insanity.

GLC02437.02969

to Henry Knox

Has found one hundred seventy five deeds and returns, in the files of the York county registers office, relating to the Waldo patent, a large tract of land owned by Knox.

GLC02437.09225

[Pay abstract of Captain Thomas W. Foster's company in Henry Knox's artillery regiment]

Appears to be signed by Foster.

GLC02437.09514