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to William Eustis re: treaty of Ghent, Napoleonic wars, and threat of Barbery

Discusses the Treaty of Ghent, Napoleonic Wars, threat of Barbary pirates, and the new Netherlands consititution. Re: the Napoleonic Wars, Adams writes: "France is a conquest, and as a conquest will be treated."

GLC03626

Treasury Circular No. 7.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.251

to Robert Livingston

Revolutionary War general Horatio Gates, replying to a letter from Livingston, American minister to France, discusses the Haitian Revolution, the Louisiana Purchase, Napoleon, and other French notables.

Writes, "I greedily devour every line that...

GLC06611

to John Langdon re: combination of powers against France

"If the combined powers should be successful against France... the British would either attempt to recolonize the U. S. or to destroy our commerce."

GLC06538

to Lady Sidney Morgan [in French]

Discusses their correspondence, conversations. Also discusses the French chambers debates about liberty, the French revolution, ultra policies, and the pope. Writes about having her book translated. Obliges Morgan's request for information on...

GLC06436

to Lucy Knox

Writes to his wife about his financial difficulties. Also discusses his plans for travel. Mentions news of the "continental war" commencing with [Napoleon] Bonaparte at its helm. Reports on several other matters pertaining to business associates...

GLC02437.07976

to Lucy Knox

Discusses business endeavors. Considers the imminent conclusion of the war in Europe and the "immense success of [Napoleon] Bonaparte," and how these factors may affect land prices and other areas key to his finances. Also mentions his hopes that...

GLC02437.08016

to Henry Knox

Written from "Spring-hill, near Phila.," likely Springhill, Pennsylvania. Writes to acknowledge Knox's last letter, as well as to introduce him to the bearer, his good friend Mr. Richard Davis. Assures Knox that even though they have not seen each...

GLC02437.08044

to Henry Jackson Knox

Provides advice to Henry Jackson Knox as to how best to arrange financial matters, such as the family business, to provide for the Knox family after the death of Henry Knox. Mentions the possible effects of the European war on pursuing mercantile...

GLC02437.08054

The New-York times. [Vol. 13, no. 3794 (November 20, 1863)]

Front-page article describes Lincoln's address at the Gettysburg Battlefield to dedicate the cemetery. Also prints on page two the speech Edward Everett gave at Gettysburg. Other front page articles detail Civil War news, such as the rebels...

GLC00339.01

to Rufus King

Marshall, Secretary of State, writes to King, Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States in England. Discusses violations of Jay's Treaty (concluded in 1794 between the United States and Great Britain), including impressment, debts, and seizure...

GLC02539

Columbian centinel. [No. 3135 (April 23, 1890)]

Claims that the Creek Nation had received a crippling defeat from General Andrew Jackson in Georgia. Describes battles between the French and Russia in France (as part of the Napoleonic Wars). Includes on page two an account of the Creeks' defeat...

GLC08777

to John Langdon re: Spain & Louisiana purchase, Jefferson's administration

Jefferson administration's handling of commerce and maritime matters. Problems that have arisen with Spain over Louisiana purchase: "The Spanish nation is weak and feeble... much to fear from the potent arm of Bonaparte."

GLC06543

to John Langdon re: Louisiana purchase, Jefferson

Also negotiations between France and England.

GLC06544

to John Langdon

Written by New Hampshire Congressman Thompson to Langdon as Governor of New Hampshire. Says nothing of interest has occurred since the suspension of the non-importation law. Claims domestic issues take up most of their time. Has hope that...

GLC06545

to William Thornton

Discusses British General Thornton's valor and wounds received at the Battle of Bladensburg and the Battle of New Orleans. Also critically discusses European politics and war, and assesses Napoleon at length. Notes that Thornton's capture and...

GLC07367

Collection of diplomatic dispatches to James Monroe as Sec. of State [Decimalized .01- .13]

Discusses international relations and Napoleon. Some dispatches manuscript, with some partly printed.

GLC07459.01

To Le duc de Bassano

to Hugues-Bernard Maret, first duc de Bassano, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs.

GLC07459.01.01

Dispatch no. 7

GLC07459.01.02

To Honorable Jonathan Russell

GLC07459.01.03

L'Indicateur Journal Du Departement De La Gironde. [no. 2697 (March 6, 1812)]

Imprint by Coudert At Bordeaux rue Porte-Dijeaux
Paper is in French

GLC07459.01.04

L'Indicateur Journal Du Departement De La Gironde. [no. 2698 (March 7, 1812)]

Imprint by Coudert At Bordeaux rue Porte-Dijeaux
Paper is in French

GLC07459.01.05

L'Indicateur Journal Du Departement De La Gironde. [no. 2699 (March 8, 1812)]

Imprint by Coudert At Bordeaux rue Porte-Dijeaux
Paper is in French

GLC07459.01.06

L'Indicateur Journal Du Departement De La Gironde. [no. 2700 (March 9, 1812)]

Imprint by Coudert At Bordeaux rue Porte-Dijeaux
Paper is in French

GLC07459.01.07

L'Indicateur Journal Du Departement De La Gironde. [no. 2701 (March 10, 1812)]

Imprint by Coudert At Bordeaux rue Porte-Dijeaux
Paper is in French

GLC07459.01.08