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circa 1878
Bradley, James, fl. 1783
[Cabinet photograph of Joshua Abraham Norton]
Signed "Emperor Norton." Three-quarter profile photograph of a seated Norton. He is wearing an officer's uniform.
GLC02729.01
1 August 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Benjamin Lincoln
Written by Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. References Lincoln's letter of 22 July. Says he would like to know why his request for compensation was denied, especially the part that relates to his command of West Point. Says his...
GLC02437.02359
8 April 1783
Written and signed for Knox in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp. To Secretary of War Lincoln. Says with the confirmation of peace the artillery artificers are worried about disbanding before hearing from Congress about a payment...
GLC02437.02074
23 November 1815
Hewson, John, 1744-1821
to Rufus Lincoln
Saw Lincoln's daughter, who brought a letter from Lincoln in response to Hewson's of 4 July 1815. Glad that Lincoln enjoyed his last letter. Expresses joy that Lincoln might come to visit. Tells him his wife died on 30 September 1815 after a nine...
GLC03849.03
28 June 1798
Letterpress copy. Discusses the expiration of a note, and stresses the fact that he needs the money which is due.
GLC02437.07155
13 February 1781
Later copy. Discusses the status of troops throughout the New England states and a victory at Cowpens, South Carolina.
GLC02437.00888
3 March 1783
Discusses the conditions of the artillery, carriages and wagons. States they need to be cleaned, repaired and repainted before being stored in a proposed arsenal.
GLC02437.01973
Praises the artificers and men of the artillery for their work throughout the war and discusses their sentiments in regards to commissions and pay, which they feel is unfair under the current system.
GLC02437.01976
30 September 1783
Later copy. Discusses the lack of funds for supplies and the large expenses incurred due to lack of stores. Plans to apply for more aid to see if "I cannot obtain the same compensation as those who have gone before me. Certainly I have expended as...
GLC02437.02592
29 October 1783
Discusses a dispute regarding two officers of the artillery, Majors Perkins and Bauman, concerning the differences in rank within the artillery as compared to that of the general army.
GLC02437.02723
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