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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
26 February 1815
Smead, Benjamin (1775-1858)
to Moody Bedel
Writes to Bedel about the jubilation surrounding the news of peace in the War of 1812, the celebration of George Washington's birthday, and the dissolution of the consolidated 11th and 22nd regiments. Heaps praise on several officers. Indicates...
GLC01450.721.08
1780
Little, William (fl. 1780)
[Little's account of refreshments delivered]
Records refreshments delivered to Lamb's (possibly Colonel John Lamb's) regiment of artillery, Colonel Jeduthan Baldwin's regiment of artificers, Livingston (possibly James Livingston's) regiment of infantry, a corps of sappers and miners, and...
GLC01450.806
24 September 1776
Folsom, Nathaniel (1726-1790)
to Artemas Ward
Signed as chairman of the Committee of Public Safety as the Exeter Committee of Safety prepares for war. Reports that one thousand men are marching towards New York to serve in Washington's army. Has sent this letter as an express to Boston to...
GLC01460
28 December 1870
Howard, Oliver Otis (1830-1909)
to Theodore Roosevelt, Sr.
Thanks him for an invitation to the celebration for the emancipation of Rome by Italian forces. In 1870 during the Franco-Prussian War, Napoleon III withdrew his troops from Rome. Italian troops moved into the city, and Rome voted for union with...
GLC01464
4 December 1786
Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810)
to George Washington
Refers to Washington's resignation as head of the Order of the Cincinnati. Describes a settlement he left after receiving a request to take command of the Massachusetts state militia, which was needed to suppress Shays' Rebellion. In response to a...
GLC01478
1786/11/07
Washington, George (1732-1799)
to Benjamin Lincoln re: asking for report on Shays's rebellion
Washington writes "Are your people getting mad?"
GLC01479
20 April 1813
Adams, John (1735-1826)
to James Monroe re: thanks for news of John Q. Adams diplomatic service
Written in his neatest hand. Adams thanks Secretary of State Monroe for a favorable report concerning his son's diplomatic service, at St. Petersburg, and alluding to the appointment of his son to peace commissioner. John Quincy had been appointed...
GLC01481
8 October 1861
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
[Authority to affix the seal to letter of marque to R. B. Forbes]
Authorization signed by President Lincoln for the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to a letter of marque granted to the propeller "Pembroke," owned by R.B. Forbes. Document was previously framed and discoloration has occured...
GLC01484
1 June 1826
Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848)
[Commission of James W. Ripley as Captain in the Fourth Regiment of Artillery]
Engraved document signed by Adams as president and countersigned by James Barbour as secretary of war. Includes a paper seal. A note on the side signed by "R. Jones" indicated that it was "Registered Vol: 2 page 59" in the attorney general's office...
GLC01492
28 August 1812
Monroe, James (1758-1831)
Additional Instruction to the public and private armed vessels of the United States.
Signed as Secretary of State. In response to the repeal of British Orders in Council, instructs naval and privateering ships to assist, rather than obstruct, any American owned ships bringing British goods to the United States. Issued shortly after...
GLC01494
15 February 1866
Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks) (1837-1892)
to Edwin M. Stanton
Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. Captain Brisbin informs Stanton, Secretary of War, of the battles he participated in during the Civil War. Relates in detail injuries he obtained and...
GLC01504.02.08
28 February 1866
Cameron, Simon (1799-1889)
to Andrew Johnson
Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. Cameron, former Secretary of War, and John Cerode request that President Johnson appoint Brisbin as a Colonel or Brigadier General in the regular army...
GLC01504.02.09
21 April 1866
Meigs, Montgomery C. (Montgomery Cunningham) (1816-1892)
Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. Meigs, United States Quartermaster General, recounts that General Brisbin and a small squad of recruits made "great efforts to rally the retreating and...
GLC01504.02.12
25 April 1866
Burbridge, Stephen G. (Stephen Gano) (1831-1894)
to James S. Brisbin
Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. Major General Burbridge wishes to aid Brisbin in preserving his reputation following recent slander. Recounts Brisbin's meritorious service as...
GLC01504.02.13
20 July 1861
to Jane Brisbin
Informs his wife Jane of his travels from Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., through Alexandria with a company of 120 men, supported by artillery men from Rhode Island Governor William Sprague's "celebrated Rhode Island Battery." States that...
GLC01505.01
10 July 1863
Informs his wife that he arrived in Washington, D. C. the previous day. Referring to his introduction to Colonel Windham, an Englishman, he states "I hate foreigners particularly the dutch- Windham offered me a very nice place but I asked to be sent...
GLC01505.02
28 December 1861
to Montgomery Meigs
Lincoln is having Captain Asher R. Eddy relieved of duty as a Quarter Master in Springfield, Illinois because "a 'snarl' has somehow gotten up between him & [the State Government], which must be broken up." He asks Quartermaster General Meigs to...
GLC01514
[ 07 February - 18 February ] 1807 circa
Burr, Aaron (1756-1836)
to Robert Williams
Writes about his trial for conspiracy against the United States. States that the vindictive temper and conduct of Judge Thomas Rodney have induced him to withdraw from public view. Remarks that he will continue to submit to civil authority as long...
GLC01524
7 January 1877
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885)
to William Pitt Kellogg
President Grant informs Kellogg, Governor of Louisiana, that no troops will be supplied for the 8 January 1877 inauguration of the Louisiana Government. States that he cannot send troops, because to do so would express recognition of one of two...
GLC01545.04
13 April 1861
[Broadside describing the Confederate attack of Fort Sumter, South Carolina]
Describing the first engagement of the Civil War, this broadside states "Washington in Danger! Rebel Victory! ... The Confederate Flag to Wave Over the Federal Capitol!" Includes various paragraphs regarding the Confederate victory. Contains...
GLC01545.06
19 January 1870
Dahlgren, John Adolphus Bernard (1809-1870)
to T. Apoleon Cheney
Written by Dahlgren as commander of the Washington Navy Yard. References Cheney's notes of 6 and 10 January. Has not responded because of the "many demands on my time." Says some of the books he has requested are procurable and will be forwarded...
GLC01545.09
24 January 1865
to Gustavus Vasa Fox
A telegram in which Grant asks Assistant Secretary of the Navy Fox if he would like to accompany him from Fort Monroe to Fort Fisher. Grant suggests the use of a "Naval Vessel" for the journey. Marked "Cipher." Fort Fisher had been captured on 15...
GLC01554
26 May 1779
Greene, Nathanael (1742-1786)
to Jacob Weiss
Informs Weiss, the deputy quartermaster general, of the orders he received from George Washington to ready the Pennsylvania troops to march and asks Weiss to supply them with tents and others necessary stores. Indicates where Weiss can obtain some...
GLC01556
22 November 1801
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de (1757-1834)
to James McHenry
A long letter, in which Lafayette discusses revolutionary France, his personal affairs and associations, and the light his personal correspondence with George Washington will cast on the memoirs of General Washington being written by Bushrod...
GLC01562
13 June 1861
to Simon Cameron
Writes to Secretary of War Cameron to allow Colonel William H. Emory's resignation to be withdrawn and to have him reinstated to Colonel 1st Cavalry. Emory was stationed in Indian territory. Lincoln bases his decision on Commanding General Irwin...
GLC01568
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