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1861-1877
[Carte de visite of William Shakespeare]
William Shakespeare, carte de visite made from steel engraving. Albumen print. Inscribed: "A[aron]. Jeffery / Richmond / E.R.A. [Edward R. Archer]"
GLC01896.198
1862 ca.
[Carte de visite of Capt. John N. Maffitt]
"Capt. Maffitt (of the Florida)" wearing Confedrate States Navy uniform vignette portrait. 1 litho.
GLC01896.199
circa 1861-1877
Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917
[Watercolor of C.S.S. Hawk]
"The Hawk," watercolor on canvas. [Ship outfitted by Edward R. Archer in England in 1863, rebacked 1/93 by PWR]
GLC01896.201
circa 1860
[Three Virginia state uniform buttons]
Three Virginia state brass uniform buttons. [Manufactured by Waterbury Button Co. in Cheshire, CT]. Buttons bear the seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia, probably belonging to Edward R. Archer while in the service of the Confederate States [Virginia...
GLC01896.202
[Jeffery Family Seal]
Jeffery Family Seal. Red stone intaglio with a stylized "J".
GLC01896.203
1900/07
A trip from Berlin C. to the Loewe Works
Souvenir photograph album. Ludwig, Loewe & Co., Berlin, N. W. "Eine Fahrt von Berlin C. naen den Werken von Ludw. Loewe & Co. A-G. ['A Trip from Berlin C. to the Loewe Works']." Cover art includes "Ludw. Loew & Co." seal and an U.S. and German...
GLC01896.204
13 June 1781
Tharp, John, 1751-1819
[Stores received of Anthony Post by order of General Henry Knox]
Marked as a copy. Original written in Fredericksburgh, New York. Copied by Samuel Shaw, who was likely with Henry Knox at New Windsor, New York. Lists hammers, irons, anvils, and axes, among other items.
GLC02437.00969
15 June 1781
[The account of Otis & Henly, to ascertain the amount of clothing supplied by them]
Lists clothing shipped on board Captain Hardie's ship, Olimpe, at Brest, France 15 June 1781. A separate list indicates artillery, ordnance, and camp equipage on board the Cybelle, ordnance stores on the ship Ruise, and medicines and instruments on...
GLC02437.00970
20 June 1781
Thomas, Joseph, 1755-1838
[Ordnance return for Captain Joseph Thomas's company]
Return of ordnance and ammunition annexed to Thomas's Company, 2nd regiment of artillery, 20 June 1781. Contains a chart listing ordnance and ammunition. Underneath chart, a note indicates that one six pounder was surrendered at Saratoga while...
GLC02437.00971
21 June 1781
Return of Capt. Joseph Thomas's Company 2d. Regt. of Artillery, June 21st 1781-
Lists numbers of commissioned and noncommissioned officers.
GLC02437.00972
22 June 1781
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
[Certificate pertaining to Captain Anthony Post]
Written in the hand of Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp. Created at an artillery park at or near New Windsor, where Knox was located in June 1781. Certifies that Post has served as Captain of Artillery Artificers stationed at Fredericksburgh, New...
GLC02437.00973
[Captain Anthony Post's discharge]
Written in the hand of Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp. Created at an artillery park at or near New Windsor, where Knox was located in June 1781. The post at Fredericksburgh, New York, has been discontinued with respect to ordnance. Captain Post...
GLC02437.00974
23 June 1781
Vose, Thomas, 1753-1810
[Return of Captain Thomas Vose's Company, 3rd Regiment of Artillery]
Lists men attached to General Howes's Division (possibly Robert Howe), men sick or absent, etc.
GLC02437.00975
Treadwell, William, 1748-1795
[Ordnance return for Captain Treadwell's Company]
Notes that Treadwell's company is annexed to General Lincoln's Division. Created at an artillery park. Refers to General Benjamin Lincoln. Docket written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp.
GLC02437.00976
[Ordnance return for Captain Vose's company]
Notes that Vose's company is attached to General "Hows" division; "How" possibly refers to Robert Howe. Docket written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp.
GLC02437.00977
24 June 1781
Lane, D.N., fl. 1781
[Discharge of Peter Delany]
Written at Verplank's Point, near present-day Verplanck. Contains two notes; the first, signed by Lieutenant D. N. Lane is directed to General Knox, requesting Delany's discharge. The second note, written and signed 26 June 1781 by Samuel Shaw...
GLC02437.00978
[Return of ordnance and military stores in garrison at Fort Herkimer]
Recto contains the return. Verso contains detailed remarks on the return. Includes two dockets, one written by Samuel Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp.
GLC02437.00979
[Certificate related to Captain Lieutenant Thomas Barr]
Certifies that Barr has served in the 3rd Regiment of Artillery from the beginning of 1777 - 1 January 1781. Docket written by Samuel Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp.
GLC02437.00980
26 June 1781
Peters, Richard, 1744-1828
to Henry Knox
Peters writes from the War Office on behalf of the Board of War. Informs Knox that 216 barrels of powder have been sent from Boston to West Point, and directs Knox to deposit the powder where he thinks most proper.
GLC02437.00982
Donnell, Nathaniel, 1766-1821
[Discharge for Peter Delany]
Donnell signs as commander of the 3rd Regiment of Artillery. Directed to Brigadier General Henry Knox.
GLC02437.00984
27 June 1781
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Informs his brother, Brigadier General Henry Knox, he has received a sum of money [for Henry] from Colonel Henry Jackson. Discusses currency and depreciation. Reports that Colonel Sears will likely not be able to join Knox in attempting to regain...
GLC02437.00985
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to the Board of War and Ordnance
In Samuel Shaw's hand, signed by Shaw for Henry Knox. Discusses loans of cannon, powder, and other supplies from various states, to be gathered in his vicinity. Docket, also written by Shaw, indicates the letter was sent by General [Ezekiel]...
GLC02437.00986
29 June 1781
Baubert, V., fl. 1781
[Certificate of pay] [In French]
Partially printed. Certificate to pay [Jeremiah] Wadsworth and [John] Carter, of Wadsworth & Carter, who furnished supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Joseph Peirce, who handled business affairs for Knox....
GLC02437.00987
Partially printed. Certificate to pay [Jeremiah] Wadsworth and [John] Carter, of Wadsworth & Carter, who furnished supplies to General Rochambeau's army. Note in English on verso signed by Wadsworth & Carter states: "Pay the contents to Mr. William...
GLC02437.00988
28 June 1781
Perkins, William, 1742-1802
Gives Knox notice of ordnance and stores he has sent. Lists quantities of items on their way to Knox.
GLC02437.00989
GLC02437.00990
GLC02437.00991
GLC02437.00992
Return of tools and other matterals [sic] found with Capt. Anthony Post at Fredericksburgh
Written at Fredericksburgh. Tharp notes, "Received the above Mentioned Articles of Capt. Anthony Post at Fredericksburgh... And they are Lodged with the Q. Master at Fish Kill Landing..." Also includes a return of articles left with Captain Post to...
GLC02437.10490
Doughty, John, 1754-1826
Weekly return of part of the corps of artillery doing duty in the park. [incomplete]
Lists numbers of commissioned, staff, and non-commissioned officers. Includes alterations. Lists numbers of those present fit for duty. Missing 11 columns.
GLC02437.10491
[1782-1788]
Livingston, Family
Ledger F [reverse calf] [red rot and disbound]
GLC03107.05437 Part 2
circa 1860-1902
Ingersoll, Truman W., 1862-1922
[Collection of stereocards]
Collection of 61 stereocards received with Alexander Beckers' stereo viewers, GLC 5139.01 and .02. The subjects of the stereocards vary. There are 11 black and white photographic cards of views of London and England (#1-11), miscellaneous black...
GLC05139.03
15 July 1781
Tilghman, Tench, 1744-1786
Colonel Tilghman, an aide for George Washington, writes "His Excellency approves of all but the order to land the Artillery & c at Kings ferry, He thinks it should be sent up to West point, as we have no Horses at kings ferry and few men to cover any...
GLC02437.01046
20 July 1781
to [Ebenezer] Stevens
Directed to Colonel Stevens, possibly Ebenezer Stevens. Discusses military matters, complaining of "incessant applications." Mentions George Washington, Commander in Chief of the Continental Army. Discusses the transport of supplies, ordering...
GLC02437.01066
21 July 1786
to [Thomas] Patten
Refers to work undertaken by Patten after Knox's departure from New Windsor, New York. Hopes to be able to give a report to George Washington, Commander in Chief, as soon as possible. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide. Written at Philipsburgh...
GLC02437.01071
14 July 1781
Price, William, ?-1790
Encloses a return of stores he has received from various captains. Dicusses stores such as cartridges, harnesses, howitzers, and quick match, among others. Docketed by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.
GLC02437.01044
14 July 1781 - 27 October 1781
Orders given for stores
Includes orders given to conductors, listing their corresponding regiments. Also lists the articles ordered. Written by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide.
GLC02437.01045
Order to officer with cannon from West Point.
Title from docket. Instructs the officer regarding organization of cannon at Dobbs Ferry, New York. Mentions Colonel Greaton (possibly John Greaton).
GLC02437.01047
Bliss, Luke, 1738-1811
Bliss, Commissary of Military Stores at Springfield, writes to Knox. Reports that Knox's orders will be punctually obeyed. Recently met with the owners of the powder mill at Springfield, who agreed to work entirely for Bliss until August 20...
GLC02437.01048
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829
Colonel Pickering, Quartermaster General, reports that Captain Tredwell lost five horses and has applied for their replacement. Declares, "It will be utterly impossible to supply such frequent losses. I mention the matter to you, that if you think...
GLC02437.01049
16 July 1781
to Heman Swift
Knox writes to Colonel Heman Swift. Relates that he would quickly appoint the man Swift suggested as conductor, but cannot make such an appointment without the approval of the Board of War. Because the Board is without a conductor, agrees to...
GLC02437.01050
Cogswell, Thomas, 1746-1810
Cogswell, wagonmaster, reports on carts and wagons he recently sent to Knox.
GLC02437.01051
17 July 1781
Colonel Pickering, Quartermaster General, reports that the Jersey line have not yet arrived (at Phillipsburgh) but are encamped nearby. Complains of his inability to obtain sufficient numbers of horses. Written at Phillipsburgh, New York (present...
GLC02437.01052
to Timothy Pickering
Knox asks Pickering, Quartermaster General, when he will be able to deliver horses to the light artillery. Also requests "25 teams for the Waggons...' Written at Philipsburgh, New York (present-day Sleepy Hollow). GLC02437.01052 appears to be...
GLC02437.01053
[Orders for Lieutenant Throop]
Marked as a copy. Title from docket. Shaw, Knox's aide-de-camp, provides instructions for Throop to take iron, wheels, and lumber to West Point. Mentions that Major [Sebastian] Bauman will assist Throop in procuring carriages from West Point....
GLC02437.01054
to John Ruddock
Knox informs Ruddock, Commissary of Military Stores at Fishkill, that Matthew Manchester will deliver stores and mortars to Ruddock. Written at Philipsburgh, New York (present-day Sleepy Hollow).
GLC02437.01055
Franks, David Salisbury, fl. 1740-1793
Written at the "Capes of Delaware." Franks explains that he is employed in a matter of public business by Robert Morris, superintendent of finance. Franks is on his way to Madrid, Spain then Paris, France (to bear dispatches to John Jay and...
GLC02437.01056
18 July 1781
to Samuel Shaw
Pickering, Quartermaster General, discusses a delay in teams sent to transport cannon to Dobbs Ferry, New York. Informs Shaw, Henry Knox's aide-de-camp, that Major Thomas Cogswell, wagonmaster, will conduct the teams to Dobbs Ferry to prevent...
GLC02437.01057
Asks Pickering, Quartermaster General, to send carts and oxen to an officer at Tarrytown, New York, for the transport of guns to Dobbs Ferry.
GLC02437.01058
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
Hodgdon, Commissary General of Military Stores, discusses weapons, supplies, and other details. Reports on the repair of muskets previously delivered to his post. Implores Knox to send pistols and muskets Hodgdon has been expecting as soon as...
GLC02437.01059
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