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27 November 1865
Seward, William H. (1801-1872)
Certificate of authenticity of pardon
Copy of GLC01444.02, however this version includes signed oath of P.B. Jones to uphold the constitution from now on.
GLC01444.04
24 June 1775
Caldwell, Noble (fl. 1775)
to Andrew Caldwell
Remarks that he hopes Andrew had a pleasant trip to New York with General George Washington. Also hopes that the war between Great Britain and [the colonies] comes to an end. Would like to see him in the fall and sends complements to his family....
GLC01450.011.01
6 February 1776
Rice, John (fl. 1776)
Petition cosigned by Charles Alexander, John Hamilton, James Montgomery, Richard Eyres, Alexander Henderson, James Blair, Gibbs Jones, Benjamin Thompson, and John Chutham. Signers notify Caldwell that William Duncan, gunner of the Washington (a ship...
GLC01450.011.03
23 April 1776
Dougherty, H. (fl. 1776)
Petition cosigned by John Hamilton, James Montgomery, James Davison, Alex Henderson, Hugh Montgomery, Thomas Houston, and Richard Eyres. Signers inform Caldwell that promotions of men from lieutenant to captain are being given by order of seniority...
GLC01450.011.04
1773-1783
Savage, Gideon (1751-1833)
[Revolutionary war journal & accounts]
On pages 55 to 65, there are brief daily entries from 1 June 1777 to 1 March 1778, a period in which Savage served as a Corporal of Artillery and Artificer for the Connecticut Continental Line in the Continental Army. These entries record troop...
GLC01450.013.01
26 March 1777-18 June 1778
Vanderslice, Henry (1726-1797)
[Diary of Henry Vanderslice, wagon master in the Continental Army]
Daily entries detail Vanderslice's duties as wagon master and his travels with the army through Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Vanderslice reached encampment at Morristown, New Jersey in late March 1777. He writes about wagons and carters under his...
GLC01450.018
8 May 1781
Lovell, James (1737-1814)
to Samuel Holten [incomplete]
Author inferred due to content and handwriting. Recipient inferred from content and from comparison to other items in the 1450.020 collection. Praises Massachusetts but laments the failure of the states to contribute to the common cause. States...
GLC01450.020.14
20 November 1781
Putnam, Enoch (1727-1796)
to Samuel Holten
Remarks that he is in good health. States that many in the county of Essex Massachusetts thought that the militia were no longer needed at West Point but they were mistaken. His Excellency (George Washington) took a great many troops to the south...
GLC01450.020.17
20 July 1781
Irvine, Charles (1756-1819)
to Alexander Irvine
Writes to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland that he has arrived safely in New York. The boat was frequently chased but out-sailed any danger. Informs that he is now with the 57th regiment and everything is going well. Praises the officers....
GLC01450.023.06
2 July 1778
Adams, Samuel (d. 1788)
to Sally Adams
Gives his wife a day by day account of the Continental troop's movements leading up to the Battle of Monmouth, 28 June 1778. States they crossed the Delaware 21 June at Coryell's Ferry, camped at Hopewell, went on to Princeton, Kingston, Longbridge...
GLC01450.026
28 June 1780
Home, James (fl. 1780)
to William Home
James, a British soldier aboard the Europe, writes to his father. Discusses the mail. States he has been a week in [New] York and Long Island. Mentions that German mercenary General Wilhelm Knyphausen took Elizabethtown, New Jersey. Comments that...
GLC01450.045
17 July 1776
Noyes, John (1740-1784)
to Mary Noyes
Writes his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts about how much he misses her and how he thinks about her all the time. Relays that the British sent a truce flag but that the colonies have declared independency. He believe George Washington would be glad...
GLC01450.056.08
19 November 1779
Claiborne, Richard (fl. 1779)
to Nathanael Greene
Informs that the Carolina troops have been ordered to South Carolina and lists every city along their route from New Jersey to South Carolina. States that the troops will sail immediately. The Pennsylvania Division will move early tomorrow and the...
GLC01450.058
31 August 1779
Harrison, Robert Hanson (1745-1790)
to unknown
Written by Colonel Harrison as secretary to General George Washington to an unknown recipient. References a letter received from the recipient on 31 August 1779. States that his private opinion is that the commissaries and conductors of military...
GLC01450.149
25 December 1775-31 March 1776
Massey, Eyre (1719-1804)
General Contingent Accompt of Garrison and Incidental Expences at Halfax, during the Command of Brigadier Genl Eyre Massey from 25th December 1775 to the 31st March 1776
Document signed by Major General Massey as commander of British forces on Nova Scotia. List of two vouchers for expenses of troops in Halifax; one for the "Contingent Accompt of the Garrison of Halifax," which could possibly mean the cost of extra...
GLC01450.151
circa 1755-1763
Nourse, James (1731-1784)
to Horatio Gates
Discusses Major Gates' son, comments on the law requiring giving arms to the militia, and mentions Colonel George Washington twice.
GLC01450.264
11 October 1777
Bloomfield, Joseph (1753-1823)
to Elias Dayton
Written by Major Bloomfield to Colonel Dayton. Begins by saying this is the first time he has been able to write since he was wounded at the Battle of Brandywine in September 1777. Says he lost so much blood that he could not ride to Chester and had...
GLC01450.455
circa 22 June 1776 - August 1776
Johnston, Francis (1749-1815)
to Persifor Frazer
Says he should have waited for Frazer in the morning, but was indisposed. Did not sleep well last night because David Matthews "a Capital Tory (no less than the present Lord Mayor of N York" was quite loud next door. He was accompanying Matthews...
GLC01450.457.01
30 September [1780]
Clinton, George (1739-1812)
[Appointment of Ensign Stephen Griffin]
Partially printed document signed by Clinton and his secretary Robert Benson. On verso is a note signed by David Humphreys, aide-de-camp of George Washington. The Council of Appointment approved the appointment of Stephen Griffin as ensign in the 4th...
GLC01450.623.01
16 December 1777
Tyler, John (1747-1813)
to Colonel
Comments on the undisciplined behavior of his correspondent's regiment in camp. He cannot discern "what plan the Genl. [George Washington] has" but believes "this maneuver is the most likely to produce neglect of duty." Would like himself and the...
GLC01450.628
1 June 1813
Wadsworth, Decius (1768-1821)
[Circular concerning ordnance and ordnance stores]
Issued by the Ordnance Department. Outlines how ordnance should be classed and prints a copy of the fifth section of ordnance regulations passed by the War Department on 20 April 1813, which pertained to making ordnance reports. Wadsworth was...
GLC01450.718.03
11 June 1814
Treadwell, John W. (1785-1857)
to Thomas Oakes
Orders Captain Oakes of the first regiment of Massachusetts militia to hold his company armed and ready to march at a moment's notice and to appoint a meeting place in case of alarm. Should there be an alarm they should meet in the designated area...
GLC01450.720.06
11 September 1814
Orders Captain Oakes of the first regiment of Massachusetts militia to appear with his company fully armed and with knapsacks and blankets at Washington Square at 8:00 AM on 12 September 1814. The United States was then engaged in The War of 1812.
GLC01450.720.09
15 September 1814
Orders Captain Oakes of the first regiment of Massachusetts militia to appear with his company fully armed and with knapsacks and blankets at Washington Square at 8:00 AM on the following Monday. They will meet "for inspection which will be as...
GLC01450.720.10
GLC01450.720.11
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