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to John Langdon re: election of 1800, support of Jefferson, Adams temper
1800/12/29
Sullivan, James, 1744-1808
Also, the need "to maintain our Republic upon the glorious principles of the Constitution."
GLC06535
[Denial of a permit to ship flour to Yarmouth, Massachusetts]
1808/08/17
Also signed by the Select Men of Yarmouth, Massachusetts: Elkanah Crowell, John Eldridge, and Benjamin Matthews. Responds to the Select Men's request dated 10 August 1808 that Governor Sullivan issue a permit to David Killey for the schooner...
GLC02450.19
to Tobias Lear re: President Washington's upcoming visit
1789/10/18
Governor John Hancock's desire to house President Washington during his visit. "Should the President take any other lodgings besides at the Govrs house it will hurt the feelings of the Governor . . . ." Sullivan was a prominent Massachusetts lawyer...
GLC02794.007
[Appointement for James Elliot]
9 October 1807
Appoints James Elliot as a major and aide de camp for Major General Simon Elliot. Signed by James Sullivan as Governor of Massachusetts. Also signed by Jonathan L. Austin as "Secretary." Docket on verso is signed by Simon Elliot and reads "James H...
GLC01450.448.01
[Appointment & bond of Tristram Jordan]
27 July 1778
Co-signed by Rishworth Jordan, Thomas Cutts, and Tristram Jordan. Witnessed by Sullivan and Elisha Allen. States that Tristram Jordan, Cutts, and Rishworth Jordan are bound to Henry Gardner Esq. (treasurer of the state of Massachusetts) for the...
GLC01412.45
to Henry Knox
17 December 1783
Forwards a letter (not included) of introduction and request to locate a doctor's grandson. Stamped "[B]oston" on the address leaf.
GLC02437.02838
8 January 1787
Discusses a variety of financial matters. Mentions bonds and a mortgage involving Mr. Isaac Winslow, as well as investment in the estate of a Major Dench, which is now proving to be insolvent. Date of letter is cited as 8 January 1786, however...
GLC02437.03235
[Bond for Henry Knox]
January 13, 1787
Bond declaring that James Sullivan of Boston owes Henry Knox of New York 900 pounds lawful money. Pertains to settling the Estate of the late Thomas Flucker, Knox's father-in-law. Signed by two witnesses, B. G. Amory and William Amory.
GLC02437.03414
[Comments on the contract between Henry Jackson and Royal Flint]
18 April 1792
Summarizes and comments on the contract between Jackson and Flint and the Committee on the Sale of Eastern Lands, describing each article individually. Seems to have several problems with the terms of the sale. See GLC02437.05418 for the contract...
GLC02437.05419
[Opinion of James Sullivan]
May 1796
Portions may have been written in the hand of Henry Knox. Apparently an opinion by Judge James Sullivan regarding the legality of financial matters and land purchase contracts relating to Henry Knox and his business associates.
GLC02437.06757
[Opinion]
December 1797
Discusses a promissory note and states his opinion on why the note is rendered null and void.
GLC02437.07077
[List]
1790
List of questions for Henry Knox, regarding financial business. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.09946
9 November 1793
Written and signed by Sullivan and Thomas Russell; they are writing as an appointed committee of the Middlesex Canal Company. Notes they are pleased Knox is friendly toward their plan. They want to know when John Hills "can attend to our business...
GLC02437.05964
23 July 1793
Thanks Knox for "recommending the agreeable family of Mr. [Ralph] Izard to our civilities." Wants Knox to deliver an enclosed letter to a Mr. [DeStorts]. Asks the letter to be returned if he has left Philadelphia. Has been absent from Boston for...
GLC02437.05908
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