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to Henry Knox

Reports news of the War Office (William was managing affairs there in Henry's absence). Discusses Lieutenant John Pratt's planned march to Fort Pitt. Refers to [Samuel] Hodgdon's organization of wagons for transporting clothing. Admits that he...

GLC02437.04028

to Frances B. Shiras

Writes about how they are getting along, discussing her health. Comments on a potential visit by Shiras. Explains why her upbringing (part with Indians, part with whites) has resulted in her only being to make Santee moccasins with beads and not...

GLC02429.14

to Comte de Moustier re: thanks for information on France, American manners

Written by Morris as American Minister to France. Morris also writes that he "cannot flatter myself that my Country men and above all my Country Women will shew so much good Sense and such Sensibility as daily to render your Situation more and...

GLC03274

to his parents and sister

He writes that it took two days to travel from Bowling Green to Scottsville because the roads were rough and the wagons so heavily loaded the wheels had to be chained to go downhill. Comments that men and women, "meager looking whips," are often...

GLC07460.005

[Provision return for army rations issued]

Provision return for three men from Lieutenant Wright's company of artificers in the ordinance department as well as two women from 25-28 July. The five people were issued 26 rations over the four days. Signed by Lieutenant Wright and countersigned...

GLC02437.02327

[Provision return of men in ordnance department]

Provision return for 8 men employed by the ordnance department from 5-8 July. The return also shows two women were hired for the four days. The ten people were issued a total of 56 rations. Signed by Doughty as Fort Major of West Point as well as...

GLC02437.02239

The Tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 27, no. 123, whole no. 3503 (January 29, 1862)]

General Van Dorn gone West, Newbern to be attacked, women & children leaving 125 Federal vessels at Hatteras, Letter from Rev. R.F. Bunting. War news form Mexico. General hospital fund. City Council minutes. Alamosa taken by Colonel Baylor.

GLC05959.51.020

to Ruth Buettner

One letter addressed to Ruth Buettner from Mary M. Nesselbush dated November 24, 1944. Pertains to daily life as a WAVE. Mentions taking exams and updates of other women she is stationed with while living in New York City.

GLC10005.16

[Resolution of the Massachusetts House of Representatives]

Resolution of the Massachusetts House of Representatives that they "do sincerely condole with the afflicted relatives in the death of Major General Henry Knox; - That his honorable discharge of the duties of a statesman & citizen entitle him to...

GLC02437.08055

Port Folio. [Vol. 1, no. 1 (Jan. 3, 1801)-v. 2, no. 52 (Jan. 15, 1803)]

A literary and political magazine. Contains fiction, history, printings of original letters by major figures in American history, and discussions of politics and international affairs. Includes volumes one (416 pages) and two (416 pages) bound in a...

GLC03463