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to Henry Knox

Lamenting Shays' Rebellion, writes "I feel, my dear Genl. Knox, infinitely more than I can express to you, for the disorders which have arisen in these States. Good God! who besides a tory could have foreseen, or a Briton predicted them!" Alludes to...

GLC02437.09409

Great political car ride and last load of patriots.

Full title, "Great political car ride and last load of patriots. Dorr, Jackson, Simmons, and Arnold! 'We stoop to Conquer' 'Better to reign in hell than serve in heaven'. Anti-Dorr broadside issued by John Whipple. "Law and Order" presentation...

GLC07257

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for help in obtaining an appointment in the army. Says during the year of 1787 he had the honor of serving under Colonel [Henry] Jackson and heard that troops were once again being raised.

GLC02437.04584

Governor Dorr's extra [anti-Dorr illustrated broadside]

Satirical propaganda attacking Dorr for fleeing the "battle" of Acote's Hill, calls supporters "rabble" from New York, etc. (Losses affecting cartoon on left center.)

GLC07256

Brownlow's Knoxville Whig and rebel ventilator. [Vol. 1, no. 5 (January 23, 1864)]

The Government of Jeff Davis, Brutal character of the rebellion, Slavery the cause of war, General Bragg's farewell address to his army, Address by General Marshal to the people of E. Tennessee.

GLC05959.50.05

Southern cultivator. [Vol. 20, no. 5 & 6 (May & June, 1862)]

Cattle for the South, Negro Slavery, What Shall be Done with the Contrabands, Virginia War Whiskey. A letter to the editor encourages the North to understand and support slavery due to its mild climate and uplifting work environment. An editorial...

GLC05959.11.04

to his wife

Complains about Pulaski. Says that "it has been somewhat tedious." He is tired from marching. Mentions [General Ulysses S.] Grant being victorious against the Confederates. He says "the rebellion must soon be crushed."

GLC05981.45

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Mary A. Lucas to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated January 18, 1974. Lucas is against the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "You are kindling the fires of hate, rebellion and disbelief and in the end, complete destruction...

GLC09613.02.2316

to Henry Knox

Transmits statements of monies received (not included) on an account related to Colonel Humphrey's regiment. Asks Knox to direct him as to how to close the account.

GLC02437.03561

to Henry Knox

Writes a brief report on the status of Shays and his troops. Refers Knox to several letters he has enclosed, in order to get a fuller picture of the story. However, as he has very little time, writes that he must wait till the next opportunity to...

GLC02437.03426