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1862/04/17
Kelly, Mary, fl. 1862
to Sallie, Mother and Sisy
Mr. Kelly's condition has somewhat improved. He ate some fried oysters and oyster soup. She mentions wounded arriving from Pittsburgh Landing [Shiloh].
GLC04197.29
13 December 1789
Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809
to Henry Knox
Discusses a proposal that they had put together and writes in detail about showing it to [James] Bowdoin, John Pitts, and [Sylvanus] Bourne. Declares, "I think we have but little hopes of success - " Comments on other business transactions. Gives...
GLC02437.04438
1 April 1790
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Minutes, whereby to give information and opinions to a Committee of the Senate] [incomplete]
Starts with the third point, which is to "prevent intrigues, and depredations of the cunning and lawless [whites] and to carry into effect the decisions of Congress from [time] to [time] relative to the frontiers. Discusses "unauthorized expeditions...
GLC02437.04572
6 September 1792
[Minutes of a conversation]
Minutes of a conversation between Knox and two "Commissionaires of his Catholic Majesty" from Spain, José Ignacio de Viar and José de Jáudenes y Nebot. Discusses relations between Spain and the United States as well as those with the Indians....
GLC02437.05601
1861-1865
Brunt, William, fl. 1863-1865
to Martha Weir
Writes Martha about a pledge he has refused to sign - "the tobacco part is all I object to." Reasons that tobacco is necessary for soldiers. Stresses how busy and complicated camp life is. Mentions Robert, who is being discharged from the army...
GLC07006.12
27 July 1862
Epperly, Christian M., 1837-1904
to Mary Epperly
Complains about the cursing, drinking and card playing in camp. Says he will apply for a furlough. Adds that he will understand if Mary is unable to send him the butter and soap. Discusses his sister Margaret being ill.
GLC02715.023
12 August 1864
Reports that the Yankees are shelling the town. Says that the shelling has killed many women and children and caused great hardship. The soldiers took all the food from people's gardens. Writes that he believes the Yankees will try to flank them...
GLC02715.103
8 January 1781
Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826
to James Dundas
Notes that he has not informed their mother and father about their brother Ralph, captain of the Bonetta, who had been captured by the French at the Battle of Yorktown (see GLC03676.05). Discusses a possibly scandal involving Ralph and his effort...
GLC02549.20
3 November 1790
Informs James that he received the wine he had asked for but notes that there was an error in the amount. Comments on James's business and health. Reports no new news from George, and George's difficulty gaining a promotion. Notes sending George...
GLC02549.48
27 November 1781
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Written by William Knox to his brother Brigadier General Henry Knox, who was at Washington's headquarters. Writes from France after a pleasant and short 21 day voyage from Boston. Is astonished by their speed of travel. Says he did not suffer from...
GLC02437.01296
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