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Account of Mr. Patterson [in French]

GLC03107.04518

Document [in French]

GLC03107.04520

Account of Mr. Patterson [in French]

GLC03107.04521

Account [in French]

GLC03107.04522

Account of Mr. Patterson

GLC03107.04523

Collection of financial documents [in French]

The documents are bound together with string.

GLC03107.04524

to Walter Patterson re: financial concerns

J.W. Patterson discusses his debts and financial concerns, and complains that he is too old to try himself at a new career.

GLC03107.04525

Account of Mr. Patterson

GLC03107.04526

Account [in French]

GLC03107.04527

Document [in French]

GLC03107.04528

to Walter [Patterson] re: trade arrangements

Docketed on verso.

GLC03107.04529

to Walter Patterson re: naval promotion

Docket and address leaf on p.4.

GLC03107.04530

to Walter Patterson re: iron business

GLC03107.04531

To: Major M. Smith.

Siezing supply of Confederate Bacon, directing operations before Shiloh. "You are particularly cautioned against fighting an enemy of your own, or superior power . . . nothing could be gained by a small victory which would cost us a single man."

GLC07961

To: George Joy Esqr.

Jay's treaty, French revolution, whiskey rebellion

GLC07964

to Henry Knox

Discusses a deed from the "administration of Lands in the County of Middesex" in England and how it relates to land deeds in the states. Also discusses securities.

GLC02437.04505

to Isaac Winslow

Writes that upon arriving at home, he found his family to be in good health. Discusses their land speculation projects which involve Henry Knox, including possible conspiracies against them by local forces in Maine.

GLC02437.06621

[Receipt]

Received three months wages from Lucy Knox.

GLC02437.08600

to Henry Knox

Writes that he and his cousin (likely Isaac Winslow, Sr.) have read Knox's notes regarding the Waldo patent and discussed the claims of Mrs. [possibly Sarah] Waldo (wife of the late Samuel Waldo, Jr.). Provides several notes on the subject, as well...

GLC02437.09173

to Walter Patterson re: order for pig iron

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04512

to Walter Patterson re: military service

J.W. writes that his military service might bring him to Albany, and he discusses his concerns about maintaining his family in his absence. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04513

to Walter Patterson re: plan to visit his brother

Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04514

Promissary note.

Authorizing purchase of articles to repair roof of Garrison at Bexar (the Alamo) [in Spanish]

GLC07959

To: Augustus E. Silliman.

Regarding threats to the government, including slavery: "The dangers to the duration of our Government are all within control of the people. We have nothing to fear from without upcoming elections, which magnify differences."

GLC07960

to Henry Knox

Received last letter from Knox and is waiting for General William Heath's arrival with an unnamed Sergeant to convene a party of men. Will respond to Knox as soon as they return.

GLC02437.01357

to Isaac Winslow

Initialed by Knox. Encloses his acceptance of the conditions to purchase the Winslow family's interest in the Waldo Patent (see GLC02437.05777 and GLC02437.05828). Will also purchase the islands. If anyone else in the family wants to sell their...

GLC02437.05827

to Walter Patterson re: need for financial assistance

Walter's brother writes that he must travel to Albany to solicit their mother for financial assistance. The letter is preceeded by a transcription of a court document concerning a case in which Walter acted as the plaintiff's attorney. Docketed on...

GLC03107.04511

to Henry Knox

Has had two conferences with Mr. [Robert] Morris, and writes that Morris is discouraged with the status of public affairs. Had understood that the "monied men" of Massachusetts would be providing funding as well, but they have not. New York has...

GLC02437.03448

Receipts for warrants to the amount of 3000 dollars

Two (duplicate) notes of receipt of three warrants for $1000 each on William Imlay from Major General Henry Knox for Continental taxes for the state of Connecticut. Warrants numbered 115, 116, and 117. These warrants were related to raising troops...

GLC02437.03505

to Henry Knox [in French]

Letter in French to Henry Knox.

GLC02437.05810

to Henry Knox

Writes that he received Knox's letters but was kept from answering them by important business matters. Describes attempts by several groups to harm Knox's prospects in his land speculation project in Maine. Mentions one group led by Mr. [Samuel]...

GLC02437.06623

to George Ulmer

Discusses financial matter regarding prices.

GLC02437.06916

to Henry Knox

Discusses the conflict in the town of Lincolnville [Maine] over which of two candidates should be appointed Justice of the Peace: Samuel Miller or Jonathan Fletcher.

GLC02437.08009

to Henry Knox

Recommends a mutual acquaintance, Daniel Lyman, a former aide-de-camp to General [William] Heath, to Knox and asks for his help in assisting Lyman in his career. Notes Lyman wishes an appointment in the revenue department when Rhode Island accedes to...

GLC02437.04455

to Henry Knox

Writes that he got Knox's letter, and that his finances are in order, so Knox does not need to worry about him if he does not get the discount. Randall will be able to pay him back either way. Explains briefly what income he will be receiving and...

GLC02437.05417

to William Sullivan

Knox calls Sullivan's "arrangement with Mr. Lowell...perfectly satisfactory." Says Henry Jackson will sign the note. Knox is also happy with Mr. Derby's arrangement. Knox asks, "if you could arrange with Mackay and Winthrop for postponement, or...

GLC02437.07367

to Henry Knox

Discusses unspecified business.

GLC02437.06620

to mother

The men who were supposed to go home on furlough got no further than Hilton Head. He writes that he has been very busy supervising the loading and unloading vessels.

GLC04662.039

to mother

Briefly describes the charge on Fort Wagner which he mistakenly says was led by the 7th Connecticut. The 100th Regiment dug trenches and erected a battery which captured a rebel battery. [Walbridge gives a correct and compelling description of the...

GLC04662.040

to mother

He has been sick lately but feels better now. Large numbers of reinforcements are arriving from North Carolina and Norfolk. Both side appear to be busy readying themselves for battle.

GLC04662.041

to mother

He expects that he will be relieved of his duties as Quartermaster and made to rejoin his regiment. He describes the progress of the siege of Charleston.

GLC04662.042

to mother

He writes of the capture of a small group a confederates, the bombardment on Fort Wagner and the siege of Charleston. Also discusses the whereabouts of friends.

GLC04662.043

to mother

Reports the Confederate evacuation of Forts Wagner and Gregg. Now believes he will be allowed to remain quartermaster. He has bought a colt and intends to raise her. Informs his mother that he sent home a 42 pound shell fired from a confederate gun...

GLC04662.044

to mother

A tent mate is ill. He hopes to be paid soon. He writes a list of clothing items he wishes to have sent to him. A corporal is promoted to 1st Lieutenant because he brought the colors back from the attack on Fort Wagner [7/14/1863]. "I like the...

GLC04662.045

to mother

He has been recommended for the position of Assistant Quartermaster. Lists items he would like sent to him. The Confederate occupied Forts, Moutlrie and Johnson, are now firing on the Union Forts Gregg and Wagner.

GLC04662.046

to mother

He writes that he offered George [his brother] a job in the Quartermaster's office. He is surprised at the number of young ladies who have married while he was away. Discusses the attack of the Confederate torpedo boat "David" on the "Ironsides".

GLC04662.047

to mother

Describes the camp of the 112th and a church sermon held there. Walbridge plans to open a sawmill on the Island.

GLC04662.048

to mother

He "countermands" his request for clothing since a local tailor said he could fix Walbridge's clothes and writes of friends from home.

GLC04662.049

to mother

He is visiting Hilton Head. The quartermasters in this town all "own" houses there. He has received a package, but hasn't had time to open it yet. He has orders to oversee the construction of a canal [the Dutch Gap Canal].

GLC04662.050