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to Amanda Wilkinson

Written at camp of the 2nd Michigan Infantry near Waterloo on the Rappahannock River to his wife. Writes that since her last letter they have marched a long way and are waiting for orders to move forward to Richmond, Virginia. Notes that General...

GLC03523.13.065

to R. West

Received 2 letters from his mother and four from his sister Mary. Says he went up to Washington and got the box sent to him. Says Captain Parrott left and has been replaced with Captain Haggerty. Has not been able to form an opinion on his character...

GLC03836.14

[General orders for Pennsylvania's troops to be ready defend the state]

In response to the British capture of Washington, D.C., during the War of 1812, the Pennsylvania governor issued this order because of the threat "and probable conflagration of the metropolis of a sister state," particularly an attack initiated...

GLC03708

[Draft of first inaugural address]

First draft of president-elect Monroe's inauguration address. Monroe gave the address, with substantial changes, on 4 March 1817, beginning the Era of Good Feelings. The speech was the first outdoor inauguration since Washington's in 1789. Monroe's...

GLC03880

to Catherine Smith

Writes to her granddaughter that parting with the children was "a weight upon my heart." Mourns the death of a sister, who was not able to say goodbye to her husband and children. Thanks Catherine for her letter and says she is longing to see her...

GLC03889

To: Hezekiah Niles.

Enclosure of papers for publication in Nile's Weekly Register. Adams mentions a letter of Washington's which may have been lost in the burning of Washington, D.C. and warning "Conclude not, from this that my papers are of any great value."

GLC03999

to Simon Snyder

Secretary of State Monroe indicates that, in response to the British leaving Baltimore after the Battle of Baltimore, the orders for the Pennsylvania militia were being revised. They are now ordered to protect Philadelphia against a potential attack...

GLC04044

to Francis P. Blair re: action of William Henry Harrison in War of 1812

GLC03209.22

to Charles Cutts

Near the beginning of the outbreak of the War of 1812, Gerry describes and criticizes Federalist politics as an attempt "to place in the executive departments of the Nation & States, men devoted to the interest & Government of Great Britain."...

GLC03240

to John Revere

Revere writes to his son that the non-intercourse policy against Great Britain has ended, creating more opportunities to write. Also mentions a debilitating infirmity and provides family news. The second and third pages contain a letter dated July...

GLC03258

The celebrated collection of Americana formed by the late Thomas Winthrop Streeter...

(title continues)... Morristown, New Jersey sold by order of the trustees. Volume two of a seven volume collection, plus index. Includes: New England, the American Revolution, the Middle Colonies, the French and Indian War, the Continental Congress...

GLC03261.02

His Majesty's ship Shannon... capturing the American... Frigate Chesapeake

Published G. Webster. War of 1812 print.

GLC03282

U.S. Frigate Constitution... capturing... Frigate Guerriere

Hand colored engraving

GLC03284

to P.P.F. Degrand

Thanks Degrand for sending Boston newspapers containing "The Message of Govr. Gerry concerning libels, and the Act of Incorporation of the State Bank." Mentions lost correspondence from Degrand. Comments on an anecdote about assassination and...

GLC03299

to Robert Andrews

Orders provisions from the assistant deputy quarter master for the march of troops from Natchez, Mississippi to Nashville, Tennessee, during the War of 1812. Signed as Major General.

GLC03316

to Ruth Miller

Discusses the current British attack on Fort Erie during the War of 1812: "We have from fifty to two hundred cannon shot and shells thrown into our camp every twenty four hours." Speculates on rumors of American reinforcements and the possibility of...

GLC03370

Boston patriot. [Vol. I, no. 1 (Mar. 3, 1809) - vol. IV, no. 52 (Feb. 27, 1811)]

Bound volume of the Boston Patriot newspaper edited by Everett and Munroe. The volume lacks the following issues: 17 March, 31 March, 15 April, 19 April, 26 April, 13 May, 5 July, 26 July, 5 August, 9 August, 12 August, 19 August, 23 August, and 23...

GLC03380

Essex register. [Vol. XI, no. 1 (Jan. 2, 1811) - vol. XI, no. 104 (Dec. 28, 1811)]

Bound volume with 103 issues of a Republican newspaper issued on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Lacks Vol. XI, no. 38 (11 May 1811).

GLC03382

War of 1812-related items [decimalized]

Materials relating to the War of 1812 including signatures, documents, pamphlets, etc.

GLC03436

to Elijah Flint

Provides a lengthy discussion of "the declaration of war with G. Britain, and the unprepared Situation we were placed in to make our defence." Comments on the spread of the news of the start of the War of 1812 to British forces and relations with...

GLC03436.01

to Decius Wadsworth

Secretary of War Armstrong authorizes Colonel Wadsworth, then commissary general for ordnance, to gather all the arms he can for the defense of Baltimore, Maryland. Notes in a postscript that the arms will be delivered to the brigade quartermaster...

GLC03436.02

to John Dev[ereux] DeLacy re: inland navigation, defending Chesapeake Bay

Incomplete. Lined verso. The third line up from the end lacks the line "power. There is a proposition now pending in Congress for an amendment" supplied by the polygraph copy at the Library of Congress. De Lacy came from Charleston, S.C. Most of...

GLC03084

to Benjamin Rush re: their sons, 1812 presidential politics

A very philosophical letter discussing mankind and nature's bellicosity. He also mentions his preference for Elbridge Gerry over John Langdon for vice president

GLC03100

to William Graham

In this long, personal letter, Foster, a newly minted lawyer and former secretary to Andrew Jackson during the War of 1812, gets reacquainted with Graham, a childhood friend. Reflects nostalgically at the "halcyon days" of their youth and looks...

GLC02800

to William Graham

Foster expresses his enduring friendship for Graham, though the two have not seen each other in years. Discusses Jackson's victory over the Creek Indians, their surrender, and other local news.

GLC02801

to William Graham

Foster discusses a campaign against the Creek Indians, led by Andrew Jackson, in which he was a participant. Discusses the "unlawful pretensions" of the British, demands that Americans "must be as safe abroad as at home," and hopes the War of 1812...

GLC02802

to William Graham

Talks about the "glorious & transporting news" of Andrew Jackson's victory over the Creek Indians at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, which would prove to be the effective end of the Creek War. Exalts over "the true Genl. Jackson," and his success...

GLC02804

MacDonough's victory on Lake Champlain, and Defeat of the British Army at Plattsburg by Genl. Macomb, Sept. 11th. 1814.

Engraved and published by Tanner and printed by Rosner & Eskr. The defeat of the British at the Battle of Plattsburg thwarted Sir George Prevost's planned invasion of the United States through the Hudson Valley and strengthened the American...

GLC02810

At a legal Meeting of the Inhabitants [War of 1812 broadside]

Discusses the alarming state of public affairs & measures necessary, including resolutions against the War with Britain.

GLC02880

to Walter Patterson re: military service

J.W. writes that his military service might bring him to Albany, and he discusses his concerns about maintaining his family in his absence. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04513

Address to the people of the state of New York

The address states that the objects of the recent war with Great Britain have not been accomplished.

GLC03107.05305

Collection of 27 manuscripts and 2 broadsides re: defense of Philadelphia [Decimalized .01- .27]

Printed and manuscript materials relating to the construction of earthen defenses around Philadelphia. Most date from 8/30/1814 - 10/31/1814.

GLC02978

[Committee of Defence authorization for Dr. Robert M. Patterson to lead a Corps of Field Engineers]

The committee, empowered by the General Committee of Philadelphia, made Patterson the chief engineer and organizer of the corps and charged them with "the Defence of the City and its Environs."

GLC02978.01

[Call for applications to join a Corps of Field Engineers for the defense of Philadelphia]

Calls for 100 men to serve as artillerists. Indicates pay will be the same as artificers in the United States Army. The committee was authorized to raise the corps by the General Committee of Philadelphia.

GLC02978.03

[Announces that the Corps of Field Engineers will fortify the defenses of Philadelphia]

Indicates that a company of artillery will be devoted to building a defense of ports and obstructing the British army's approach during the War of 1812. The company would be outfitted with tools. They would come from the Corps of Field Engineers...

GLC02978.04

[Provision of Fortifications indispensable to the defense of Philadelphia] [French]

Fonciu, a French officer who had lived in Philadelphia, was Jonathan Williams' chief assistant in the volunteer association of field engineers organized by Philadelphia's Committee of Defence.

GLC02978.05

[Request for John Biddle to report to Dr. Robert M. Patterson and join the Corps of Field Engineers]

Biddle is identified as a member of the topographical engineers. Patterson had been appointed the chief engineer and organizer of the corps (see GLC02978.01) by the Philadelphia Committee of Defence. Williams signed this letter as "Chief Engineer."

GLC02978.06

[Request for Dr. Robert M. Patterson to continue building a fortification]

Asks Patterson, the chief engineer of the Corps of Field Engineers, to "direct & continue the operations on the heights next of Schuylkill [River] without delay.

GLC02978.07

to Robert M. Patterson

Tells Patterson, the chief engineer of the Corps of Field Engineers, that a man named Jonathan Jones, who knows the local terrain, can provide assistance to the topographical engineers. Also notes a man named Spencer Sargeant will be retained for...

GLC02978.08

to Robert M. Patterson

Requests that Patterson, the chief engineer of the Corps of Field Engineers, report whether or not a man named Dr. Paschall consented to having his grounds entered and upon what terms. Also asks him to report on others who had consented to have...

GLC02978.09

to Jonathan Williams

Patterson, the chief engineer of the Corps of Field Engineers, reponds to Williams' request (see GLC02978.09). Indicates that Dr. Paschall refused to allow works to be built upon his land, but may consent if the works are not near his buildings...

GLC02978.10

General Committee of Defence For the City and Liberties of Philadelphia

Applauds the formation of the Volunteer Associations for the Defence of the City and County of Philadelphia and outlines the authority vested in the Committee of Defence. Indicates that the rules governing its formation are prescribed by law, that...

GLC02978.11

to Robert M. Patterson

Reports that the General Committee of Defence had an interview with the Pennsylvania governor about the formation of a corps of engineers and pioneers. Governor Simon Snyder agreed to commission them as volunteers that could be called into service...

GLC02978.12

to Robert M. Patterson

Discusses expanding the Corps of Field Engineers & Pioneers. Hopes Patterson, the chief engineer, has decided to become the first captain, which Williams asked of him in GLC02978.12, and will help decide who else become officers. Claims Patterson's...

GLC02978.13

to Robert M. Patterson [French]

Fonciu, a French officer who had lived in Philadelphia, was Jonathan Williams' chief assistant in the volunteer association of field engineers organized by Philadelphia's Committee of Defence.

GLC02978.14

[Response to objections to the plans of the Philadelphia General Committee of Defence] [French]

Notes that "Certain observations in the Aurora...seem to disapprove of the system...of combining field fortifications with the maneuvers of troops for the defence of Philadelphia" during the War of 1812. Those who disprove recommend replacing...

GLC02978.15

[Response to objections to the plans of the Philadelphia General Committee of Defence]

Notes that "Certain observations in the Aurora...seem to disapprove of the system...of combining field fortifications with the maneuvers of troops for the defence of Philadelphia" during the War of 1812. Those who disprove recommend replacing...

GLC02978.16

to Robert M. Patterson

Reports that, in accord with Patterson's "request & to accelerate the works," he has given a lot of assistance in the previous twenty days. Indicates that some on the Philadelphia General Committee of Defence have observed that he did so without...

GLC02978.17

to Robert M. Patterson

Seeks an explanation for why his name was omitted from the list of persons on the volunteer association of field engineers organized by Philadelphia's Committee of Defence. Recounts his admirable service thus far and notes that "The corps was to be...

GLC02978.18

to Frederick Eckstein

Responds to Eckstein's complaint that he was omitted from the list of persons on the volunteer association of field engineers organized by Philadelphia's Committee of Defence (see GLC02978.18). Patterson recognizes Eckstein's service and...

GLC02978.19

to Robert M. Patterson

Quotes from Patterson's explanation of why his name was omitted from the list of persons on the volunteer association of field engineers organized by Philadelphia's Committee of Defence (see GLC027978.19) and seeks further explanation. Provides a...

GLC02978.20

At a Meeting of the General Committee for the City of Philadelphia and the Districts adjoining:

Records a resolution to thank the volunteer association of engineers for their work along the Schuylkill River and other defense services. Also resolves to record the names of those volunteers in the minutes of the committee. Resolutions...

GLC02978.21

to Robert M. Patterson

Asks Patterson to call the volunteer association of field engineers together and requests that the enclosed resolves (see GLC02978.21), to thank them for their service and record their names in the minutes of the Committee of Defense, be communicated...

GLC02978.22

[Notice of a meeting for members of the volunteer association of field engineers]

Announces a meeting at Rubicam's Tavern "to receive a communication from the General Committee of Defence" (see GLC02978.21 and GLC02978.22). Possibly written by Robert M. Patterson.

GLC02978.23

[Record of meeting of Philadelphia's volunteer association of field engineers]

Records that at a meeting of the volunteers at Rubicam's Tavern a communication was received from Jonathan Williams, the chairman Philadelphia's Committee of Defence (see GLC02978.21, GLC02978.22, and GLC02978.23). Resolves to organize a committee...

GLC02978.24

[List of members in Philadelphia's volunteer association of field engineers]

Jonathan Williams, the chairman Philadelphia's Committee of Defence, had a partial list of member names and requested that Robert M. Patterson make a list at a group meeting (see GLC02978.22). The engineers at that meeting resolved to have a list...

GLC02978.25

[List of members in Philadelphia's volunteer association of field engineers]

Jonathan Williams, the chairman Philadelphia's Committee of Defence, had a partial list of member names and requested that Robert M. Patterson make a list at a group meeting (see GLC02978.22). The engineers at that meeting resolved to have a list...

GLC02978.26

[Bloackade of Long Island Sound Confirmed]

Copy of a letter from Captain Oliver, a senior British officer in the Long Island Sound, to Don Thomas Stoughton, the Spanish Consul in New York. Informs Stoughton that a British ship called the Valient was off New London, Connecticut, and orders...

GLC02978.27

[Items related to the Murphy family of Missouri] [Decimalized .01- .81]

Contains account books, numerous receipts, and letters related to the Murphy family of Missouri. David Murphy's signature appears on many of the receipts, and the collection includes his will and materials related to a local election.

GLC01450.600

[Recipe for consumption]

GLC01450.600. 015

[Request for 2 gallons of brandy]

GLC01450.600.039

[Announcement of pro-slavery meeting in Kansas]

GLC01450.600.57

[Copy of the obituary of Mrs. Lyde Browne]

A hand written copy of the obituary of Mrs. Lyde Browne who died at the age of 91. The obituary contains the lineage of Browne along with the distinctions bestowed to members of her family.

GLC01450.612.02

[Copy of an act to suspend the opening of certain streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during the War of 1812]

Suspends an act issued on 1 April 1811 authorizing the opening of streets through the Navy Yard in the Philadelphia districts of Moyamensing and Passyunk. The suspension will last for either six years or until the construction of war ships for the...

GLC01450.700

[Resolution authorizing the purchase of guns]

Resolution made by the House of Assembly (unnamed state) requesting that the governor purchase two hundred rifles and two artillery pieces for the state militia during the War of 1812. Appropriates funds for the purchase. The order was made by...

GLC01450.718.10

[List of Clothing left at Salem by the detachment of artillery when ordered to march to Portland, Maine]

Notes that "this Cloaths was to be Sent to the Detachment but have not come." Contains a chart enumerating articles of clothing associated with various companies.

GLC01450.720.04

[Department No. 6 Orders]

Orders that commanding officers forward a return of all men recruited in their districts in the month of June. Also orders that those who failed to remit returns for May recruits do so, so that the secretary of war can "see at one view the strength...

GLC01450.721.05

to Levett Harris

Adams thanks Harris, the United States Charge d'Affaires in Russia, for obtaining and sending Adams' passport while Adams attended peace negotiations in Ghent. He refers to European peace proceedings in Vienna, stating that "The late symptoms of a...

GLC01644

[Passeport N.5: Passport introducing American Joel Post as Envoy Extraordinary to England]

In French. Introduces Joel Post as Envoy Extroadinary to England and certifies that he is an American citizen. Also provides physical description of Post: his age (46), height (5' 9.5"), brow (high), eyes (grey), nose (straight), mouth (average)...

GLC01676

The Case of General Gratiot

Summarizes all the details of the case of the War of 1812 hero, General Charles Gratiot, from Gratiot's 1838 dismissal order through various appeals during the John Tyler administration. This brief was possibly prepared by a clerk for Fillmore's...

GLC01807

Monumental Inscriptions!

Depicts 6 fictitious funeral monuments, each to a militiamen executed by Jackson on 21 February 1815, after the Battle of New Orleans, for being deserters. The tombstones bear inscriptions detailing how each was a good man and soldier, and...

GLC01825

View of... the... action between HMS Shannon and USF Chesapeake

Hand-colored aquatint published by G. Webster. The battle was fought near Boston. (Title is abbreviated here.)

GLC01853

to Nancy Jeffery

Writing his wife about her inability to send letters, enclosing articles she asked for and knitting needles, good health of all friends and relations, arrival of militia and their poor health, capture of British frigate "Guerriere" by the USS...

GLC01896.003

to Ann Jeffery

Good weather for Ann's trip to her father's and rumors of British fleet sailing down the [Chesapeake] Bay.

GLC01896.006

to Ann Jeffery

Apprehension of not hearing from Ann, assuming she has fallen ill, British fleet going to sea, inhabitants partaking in military duties or evacuated, death of neighbor, boredom.

GLC01896.007

[History and provenance of the Jeffery family seal]

A note that once accompanied the Jeffery family seal containing the history and provenance of the seal. Includes short anectdote about a Mr. Jeffery who was captured in the War of 1812 while wearing the family seal. The British officer in command...

GLC01896.155

Material related to Prisoner of war Joseph W. Clark [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two documents, decimalized.

GLC02247

[Appointment of Job Northrop as sailing master]

One document countersigned by Navy Secretary Benjamin Williams Crowninshield and registered by E.W. DuVal. This document concerns the appointment of Job Northrop to the position of sailing master.

GLC10008

[Watercolor drawing showing conversion of merchant vessels to torpedo ships]

One sketch detailing the conversion of merchant vessels into torpedo ships dated circa 1810. Two paneled drawing showing conversion of merchant vessels into torpedo ships. Each sides contains notes written by Fulton about obtaining and outfitting...

GLC10019

Jacob Brown

One engraving of Jacob Brown. Engraved by A.B. Durand from an original painting by J.W. Jarvis.

GLC08878.2077

William Bainbridge

One engraving of William Bainbridge, U.S.N. Engraved by George Parker from an original painting by J.W. Jarvis.

GLC08878.2078

A Map of the United States 1784-1844

One map illustrated by Karl Smith and published by Linweave Quality Papers, and Chicago Paper Company dated 1958. The map features the United States as it was from 1784-1844. It includes the borders after the Louisiana Purchase in green. In yellow is...

GLC09861.02

Engraving of Benjamin Whiteman

One engraving of Benjamin Whiteman dated circa 1850. Bust portrait of Whiteman.

GLC08878.0801

Postcard of James Wilkinson

One blank postcard of James Wilkinson dated circa 1990. Bust portrait of Wilkinson based on a painting by Charles Willson Peale.

GLC08878.0884

Engraving of James Wilkinson

One engraving of James Wilkinson dated circa 1830. Bust portrait of Wilkinson based on a painting by Charles Willson Peale.

GLC08878.0885

Engraving of James Wilkinson

One engraving of James Wilkinson dated circa 1830. Profile portrait of Wilkinson.

GLC08878.0886

[Engraving of William J. Worth]

One print of William J. Worth. Includes signature. Originally from a daguerreotype.

GLC08878.1044

[Engraving of William J. Worth]

One print of William J. Worth engraved by John Sartain for Graham’s Magazine dated 1848. Includes a dedication and signature.

GLC08878.1045

[Engraving of William J. Worth]

One print of William J. Worth engraved by Johnson, Fry & Co. Created from an original painting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.1046

Election poster with prominent Americans.

"Wellington's Invincibles: Jackson at New Orleans/Adams at Ghent" Election poster with prominent Americans.

GLC08317

to His Brother

Re: War of 1812, impressment: "I have had the misfortune to be imprest on board of a British Man of War... I said that I was a native of Poland so I cannot remedy it otherwise but by your assistance you must not neglect to insert my Birthright..."

GLC08350

12 miscellaneous newspapers re: Nat Turner, slavery, Lincoln, War of 1812

GLC08430

Herald of freedom. [Vol. 2, no. 44 (December 31, 1836)]

Anti-slavery, Civil War, Lincoln, War of 1812.

GLC08430.02

United States gazette. [Vol. XIII, no. 1284 (September 15, 1813)]

Published by Enos Bronson & Elihu Chauncey from 1804-1818. Uncut newspaper covering various aspects of the War of 1812. Contains news from Paris and elsewhere in Europe as well as from around the United States. Contains reports on a naval...

GLC08430.09

Monumental Inscriptions.

8 images of fictitious funeral monuments, each to a man executed by Jackson. The first six are for Tennessee militiamen executed in February 1815, after the Battle of New Orleans, for being deserters. The last two are for John Woods, a mutineer...

GLC08460

Columbian centinel. [No. 2784 (Dec. 12, 1810)]

Includes a message from President James Madison to Congress on the topic of "The embarrassments which have prevailed in our foreign relations." Also contains a "memorial of the Revolutionary Convention of West-Florida" and President Madison's...

GLC08559

to Freeholders... Mecklenberg... re: crisis in affairs with Briatin

GLC08602

American weekly messenger. [Vol. 1, no. 1 (September 25, 1813)-v. 1, no. 26 (March 19, 1814)]

A weekly compilation of government documents, for the early part of the War of 1812. Vol. 1 no. 1-26. Includes two addenda. Printed (and edited by?) John Conrad.

GLC08617

to Joseph Clay

Discusses of the Embargo of 1807 and argues that, given the character of the American people, it should not be made permanent. Notes hearing about a "raw-head & bloody bones" speech Clay gave. Clay was a congressman from Pennsylvania, "British...

GLC08673

14 newspapers: War of 1812, Grand Review of Armies in 1865, death of Franklin Delano Roosevelt

GLC08725