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Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 2953 (January 3, 1787) - no. 3042 (September 17, 1788)] [with gap]

One bound edition of the newspaper Pennsylvania gazette containing number 2953 January 3, 1787 to number 3042 Sep 17, 1788, with a gap of number 3003 and a suplement to number 3032. The volume has the signature of Edanus Burke, Esq. on front...

GLC00259.02

Gen. Harrison's speech at the Dayton convention, September 10, 1840.

Campaign speech for the 1840 election. Includes comments by the publisher about the reaction of the crowds, what was going on and the atmosphere. Harrison denies being a Federalist and assures the crowd of his interest in the people's welfare: "I...

GLC00267.181

to Philip J. Schuyler

Encott writes that he is enclosing a letter that asks him to be candidate for an election in Duchess County. He is letting Philip know that he will not be able to be there until after the election takes place. He also asks for his opinion if his...

GLC09636.17

to Philip J. Schuyler

Van Rensselaer writes that Philips clergyman visited and he gave him information on the characters. Van Rensselaer also writes that Philip should go to Washington if he has active men to work the polls so that there is no loss in votes.

GLC09636.18

to E. S. Johnson

Andrew Jackson replies to Johnson's letter, which informed him of the Democrat's victories in Massachusetts. He congratulates Johnson, and praises Massachusetts. Referring to Federalism and Whiggism in that state he writes, "We can now truly say that...

GLC00084

to James Madison

Anxiously awaiting the results of the Constitutional Convention. Pendleton mentions the need for a strong document and the need for the secrecy (mentions rioting over taxes).

GLC00099.123

to James Madison

The letters discusses the long discussion on Constitutional content and the Constitutional Convention. The countermark reads "HRJoy, Belfast." There is a loss at top of pages 3 and 4, possibly intended by Pendleton.

GLC00099.132

to James Madison

Pendleton urges the speedy adoption of the Constitution, undelayed by proposed amendments. He discusses the location of the capital, federal elections, war in Europe, and rumor of imprisonment of Marquis de Lafayette.

GLC00099.134

to James Madison

The letter discusses the attitude of Vermont towards the national Government and its independence movement. Possibly misdated "1789" and should be 1782.

GLC00099.135

to George G. Channing

In the letter, William Ellery thanks his grandson for his letter. He expresses happiness on the success of his auction business and that the candidate who opposed Channing in the recent election was defeated. He is much pressed with the increase of...

GLC00108.03

to Jonathan Drayton

Regarding the election of 1800 and seeking to settle a sum of money owed. "...I am extremely apprehensive of the consequences of the equality of Votes for a President - I do most sincerely hope the Federalists will act upon principle and observe a...

GLC07861

Partisan press in election of 1800

Partisan press in election of 1800: considering slander suit against anti-Federalists. "The plan adopted in the Aurora for exciting distrust as to management of our money concerns appears to me to require absolutely some check."

GLC08015

To: Marquis de Lafayette.

Re: "Exterminating the Monster Aristocracy" of New England Federalists, Constitution, The Voice of the People, French Colonies, and to Compound (House in Secure Facilities) Slaves in St. Dominique (Haiti).

GLC08063

to Joseph Mulligan

Re: New edition of the Federalist, which will be esteemed "as long as our national constitution and the language in which it is written shall endure. I mean not by this however to approve everything in it."
Also to Jacob Gibson

GLC08127

[To the Voters of Baltimore-Town]

Co-signed by Samuel Sterett. Announces that two anti-Federalist candidates, David McMechen and Samuel Sterett, are pulling out of the election of delegates to the Maryland Ratification Convention because the principles they stand for have been...

GLC08175

A Colloquy on the Necessity of Energy of Government (attached to newspaper cover)

Anonymous pro-federalist manuscript (bound within a newspaper), a dialogue between "Grenville- A Monarchist, Belmont- A Democrat, Lawrence- A Federalist," describing the direction of a new governement.

GLC07295

to Elbridge Gerry re: people's perspective of the Constitution

"When we begin to practice on a constitution like that which is now before us, we should have men in the administration, who, from principle and habit, are firmly attached to the liberties of the people and the rights of the particular states... I am...

GLC07300

to Cornelius Miller

Planning for upcoming elections in New York State politics. "You must defeat them at all hazards. I doubt the policy of the course you pursue...they will as they did here & in Troy bring up any thing that wears hair without relation to politics or...

GLC08969

to William S. Holabird

Year inferred from content. Discussing politics, states "You now begin to see the correctness of our distrusting legislature many years ago in so concentrating federalism that it may be all be hit at one blow... You [Hanny & McChanies?] Bank fellows...

GLC05636.38

To Philip J. Schuyler

Ebenezer writes Philip telling him of the current mood regarding the constitution. He comments on the voting situation between Federalist and Anti-Federalist. He writes that he "has the pleasure of noting that it is certainly more favorable than it...

GLC09636.12

To Philip J. Schuyler

A update of what is happening in Albany, he mentions possible appointments that may be given and how that would affect future voting.

GLC09636.14

To Philip J. Schuyler

A passionate letter in which Ebenezer says he was appointed the position of first judge, however he is very unhappy with it as he believes that it was given to him to make him happy and get him to stop speaking his opinion. He also writes that after...

GLC09636.15

To James Encott

Radcliff is asking James Encott to be a leading member of the Federalist party in Duchess county.

GLC09636.16

to M.L. Bonham

Medical treatment for slaves impressed by the Confederate Army, from the chief engineer in charge of the fortifications for the defense of Charleston, to SC Governor Bonham. "I have just received your letter concerning the medical attendance of the...

GLC09404

to Henry Knox

Feels encouraged by good news regarding Pennsylvania and Connecticut's reception of the Constitution. Wishes he could say the same about Massachusetts, but "Mr. Gerry's Letter has done infinite mischief." Writes "I have rec'd a considerable share of...

GLC02437.03720