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Order that the grand excise be paid on European imports of brandy, wine, rum, & distilled liquor

GLC03107.04853

Book of species of goods by the Sussanna Capt. Leonard

The book accounts for the distribution of such goods as cheese, cider, molasses, rum, and butter.

GLC03107.04945

to Edward Hand

Sends General Hand copies of the excise law, an explanatory letter from the treasury department, a license form, and a copy of a "bill raising money for the protection of the Frontiers" (none included). Discusses the Whiskey Rebellion, relaying...

GLC02894

to Samuel Hodgdon

Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton asks Superintendent of Military Stores Samuel Hodgdon to check a return for military stores at New London, Virginia, that had been sent to him by Virginia Governor Henry Lee.

GLC02908.01

to Alexander M. Ross

Wonders why there is so much evil in the world, is thankful for the good people she has known, and rejoices in the election of Benjamin Harrison as President. Has recently moved from Rohnerville to Petrolia. Wonders "why some people were ever...

GLC03007.22

to Alexander M. Ross

"The struggle for a married woman's rights will be a longer and a harder fought battle than any other that the world has ever known." Preaches rights for married women, and catalogs the abuses of husbands. Also supports temperance. Wonders why God...

GLC03007.53

Account of slave rebellion in New Orleans [in Spanish]

Account of a slave rebellion while New Orleans was under Spanish rule. States that the rebellion occurred on 9 and 10 February 1777. Discusses what should be done to prevent future rebellions. States that drinking causes enslaved people to commit...

GLC03040

to Ann

Last night the firing at Port Hudson started up again and lasted three hours. He has not had much time to write and complains he has not seen any liqour in Baton Rouge.

GLC03047.02

[Receipt for goods on the Brig Sally]

Lists porter, playing cards, and sugar.

GLC01450.205.02

[Receipt for payments from John Coffman]

Receipt for seven payments made by John Coffman, signed in different hands. Each payment under twenty pounds. One payment for beer, the rest unknown. Signed for by Patrick Moore, William Crispin, George Steiner, David Schafler & Sons, Henry Sumers...

GLC01450.516