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to William Bingham

Encloses copies of what he wrote to Bingham on an earlier date concerning the Schooner Hope. Discusses business affairs related to the shipping of goods and medicines. Mentions consignments, accounts, and payments. Letter addressed to Bingham as...

GLC01450.214

to Samuel Vernon

Offering to Sam Vernon, and others in Newport, with tinware, brass, copper, muskets, blunderbusses, and furniture.

GLC01450.251

[Collection of letters related to wine trade in Portugal] [Decimalized .01-.08]

GLC01450.022

Words of counsel to men of business. By a man of business.

"The object of this little tract- simply and intelligibly written- is to show reflecting men, and especially citizens of Pennsylvania and the North, why they should vote for Mr. Buchanan as President of the United States." Contains a stamp of New...

GLC00267.198

Operations against Charleston

The report "Operations against Charleston," is only the first of several reports sent to the U.S. Senate in this bound volume. The others include: Operations in the Gulf Department, Trade Regulations, Battle of Cedar Mountain with testimony by...

GLC00267.301

to Mr. Currier

Franks requests sugar, pepper, and rum for Colonel Livingston, and two pounds chocolate, one pound pepper and two gallons both wine and rum for himself. Letter addressed to Currier on board the sloop Mohawk, a supply ship

GLC01450.515.01

[Receipt for goods bought of Issachar Polock]

Receipt for one hundred thirty-two pounds worth of goods bought from Issachar Polock by Moses Seixas. The name of Joseph Clarke, the General Treasurer of Rhode Island is on the document.

GLC01450.518.02

[Receipt for half dozen linen handkerchiefs]

Receipt acknowledging payment to Aaron Lopez of fifteen pounds ten schillings from Joseph Clarke for six linen handkerchiefs. Most likely written in Newport, Rhode Island, where both Lopez and Clarke conducted business.

GLC01450.518.03

[Account book of Abraham Heydrick]

Log of purchases made by Heydrick. Lists goods purchased from countless persons. Goods paid for include fabrics, oil, and liquor. The book and these items most likely were used for Heydrick's store. Each entry lists how much Heydrick paid the...

GLC01450.519

to Elbridge Gerry

Discusses arrival of supplies and trade with Spain. Docketed by Gerry.

GLC01450.527

Documents related to the Revolutionary War [Decimalized .01-.03]

Contains an account report for the sloop Liberty, an inspection return for the 4th Massachusetts Regiment, and an anonymously sketched document (possibly military).

GLC01450.554

to Joseph Clarke

Lawton informs his father that he attempted to send the barrel of flour he previously requested, but that ship masters refused to transport the flour because "Capt. Wallace stops the least Trifle of Provision that is sent up the River." Writes that...

GLC01450.561

to unknown

Discusses the firm's acquirement of barrels of wines and spirits and the fluctuating price of such goods. Mentions Mr. Hopkins. Reports that in the south ward, these goods "would fetch double the Money as soon as the restraining Bill is repeald...

GLC01450.617

to his brother

Stone writes a long letter to his brother that includes an announcement that "Cornwallis was taken." Discusses his brother's business in Philadelphia and advises him of the benefits of continuing to cultivate a friendship with a man named Mr. Morrill...

GLC01450.412.15

to Christopher Whipple

Cosigned by John Read and John Jenckes, who own the ship Liberty with Potter. Whipple, Captain of the Liberty, signs at the bottom of the page, promising to obey the orders contained within the letter and attesting that the text is a true copy of...

GLC01450.432

[Payments to William Tiel]

Lists various expenses from October-November 1775 and February 1776, most related to shipping.

GLC01450.447.05

[License for William Dehone to sell goods in Boston, Massachusetts].

Also signed by Charles Bulfinch, William Porter, Eben Oliver, Joseph Foster, and Nathan Webb, all serving as the selectmen of Boston. The license was good for one year, and made in accordance with a June 1795 act of the General Court giving...

GLC01450.701

to Tench Coxe

Letter written by Thomas French, Phineas Blake, and Adam Kinsley, heads of the gun firm French, Blake & Kinsley. Sends duplicate receipts for four hundred muskets purchased.

GLC01450.709

to Robert Boyd

During the War of 1812, Coffin reports difficulties selling lead and black powder because the market in Boston is glutted and prices are low. He suggests selling at auction. Boyd was a merchant in Portland, Maine.

GLC01450.719.03

to Viscount Castlereagh

Indicates he is sending a series of New York newspapers that contain "an address of great public Interest from the minority in Congress to their constituents, and a very important act...on...Trade and...Communications between United States & Great...

GLC01450.724.01

[Liquor merchant's trunk]

Belonged to Joshua Pico, a liquor merchant from Boston. Wooden chest with two handles, metal edges, and a lock on the lid. The key is missing so the lock is stuffed with paper to prevent locking. Interior has separated compartments for six large...

GLC01450.911

to Peter Van Brugh Livingston

Bradstreet, a British officer, writes about his supply of cordage for ships during the French and Indian War.

GLC01450.274

[Order to pay Robert Livingston 576 pounds]

Bradstreet, a British officer, orders Abraham W. Cortin, a temporary deputy paymaster general, to make the payment, which was owed for "Sundries supplied for His Majesty's service" during the French and Indian War. A note signed by Livingston...

GLC01450.275

to unknown

Answering part of the recipient's letter to Governor Robert Morris, and following the instruction of the Committee for Purchasing Provisions, informs the recipient that a ship will soon sail "with 780 barrels of Bread for your Forces."

GLC01450.284

[Protest of the capture of the British ship Helen by the French]

The ship was captured on its way to St. Christopher and forced to land at Port au Prince. Recounts in detail the circumstances that resulted in the Helen's misfortune. Issued by Ward as secretary and public notary of Rhode Island.

GLC01450.286