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to consul
13 March 1865
Poor, Charles Henry, 1808-1882
Written by Poor as commander of the USS "Saranac" to an unknown consul. Says he would be happy if he would accompany Mr. & Mrs. Phelps on board at 3:30 to take soup with him.
GLC03479.37
to Maria Damuth
14 October 1863
Damuth, Dolphus, fl. 1839-1913
Writes from the same campground where he wrote his last letter. Damuth thinks they will be there for some time. They are very isolated, "for all I know peace may be declaired now we are so far from any whear." The men have noticed a "great...
GLC03523.14.39
3 August 1864
Writes to his sister with little war news, there has not been recent action, and Damuth says, "I sleep most of my time." There have been rumors that the men will be moved to the Potomac. The men have received information about "the great fight that...
GLC03523.14.64
1 October 1864
Writes to his sister that he has been taking quinine to keep away "the ague." Thinks that the change of water has made the regiment sick, "when we were here a year a go last winter the water made a great many of the boys sick." The men are building...
GLC03523.14.70
to mother
February 1, 1865
Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865
Written to his father from a camp near Petersburg on two sheets of paper: the first apparently written in the morning and the second sheet in the afternoon. Mentions receipt of $50 previously requested. Discusses his readiness for a six day march...
GLC03523.18.46
February 12, 1865
Discusses the illness of his mother. Reports that he cannot expect to visit home until Spring. Describes the sounding of "tatoo" for roll call. Mentions the business of disbursing clothing and the "business" of the army regardless of the day of the...
GLC03523.18.50
to Henry F. McSherry
16 December 1861
McSherry, Richard M., 1818-?
Written by Richard to his brother Henry. After Henry left, he went to see Mr. Lancaster, who showed him around. Went to the Academy of Music. References receiving his letter from New York, and was glad he made it back on time. Says he sent the $5 to...
GLC03523.21.13
Certification of peace between John Quincy Adams and Naw-kaw, Winnebago Chief, with McKenney & Hall color lithograph of Naw-kaw [Decimalized .01-.02]
1828-1840
GLC05120
An Appeal to the justice and interests of the people of Great Britain...
1774
Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792
Attributed to Arthur Lee. Full title: "An Appeal to the justice and interests of the people of Great Britain, in the present disputes with America. By an old member of Parliament." Printed by J. Almon. Includes half-title and advertisements.
GLC05203
A Second appeal to the justice and interests of the people
1775
Printed by J. Almon. Bound, with half-title and advertisements.
GLC05204
Carte de visite, as brigadier general, seated 1/2 length portrait
circa 1861-1865
King, Rufus, 1755-1827
Ink inscription on verso "Rufus King Brig. Gen Vols USA and U.S. Minister resident at the Court of Rome." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait...
GLC05111.02.0524
Paix accordee par l'Empereur de France aux Iroquois [treaties]
1666/05/22
Indian Treaties
Earliest printed treaty between Indians and a European power. Signed at Quebec on 22 May 1666.
GLC04390
to Silvanus Bourne
17 July 1798
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
Refers to letter of Bourne's from 10 July 1798. Written to the American General Consul in Amsterdam. Tries to console Bourne about the publication of one letter and the false statements made about the contents of another that made him appear pro...
GLC04403
to Elbridge Gerry
1779/11/04
Adams, John, 1735-1826
A fond leave-taking signed "God bless you" at the end. The letter also discusses his firm belief in the need for separate powers, his acceptance of an appointment as commissioner to France and his wish that Gerry might send him intelligence from...
GLC04425
to Frederick Jacob Wichelhausen
8 June 1798
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829
Letter forwarded to Wichelhausen, American Consul in Bremen, by Rufus King, American Ambassador to Britain. King's signature appears on the address. Secretary of State Pickering says he received Wichelhausen's letter of 16 January 1798 as well as...
GLC04439
[Appointment of James M. Mason as Confederate Special Commissioner to England]
23 September 1861
Hunter, R.M.T., 1809-1887
Credentials appointing James M. Mason Confederate Special Commissioner to England. Signed by Hunter as Secretary of State. Partly printed document, in calligraphic hand with blind stamp of the Confederate States of America, Department of State. The...
GLC04448
to David Hartley
8 June 1778
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Written by Franklin as a diplomat in France to Hartley as a member of the British Parliament. The two were friends since the 1760s. References a letter he wrote to Hartley on 25 May 1778 concerning 200 British prisoners of war. Franklin says "We are...
GLC04449
to James Hastie
18 June 1821
Radama I, King, 1793-1828
Written by Radama I "the Great," the first king of Madagascar, to Hastie, the British agent to his court. Document is in Radama's language, probably Malagasy, and is translated and transcribed by Hastie above Radama's words. He is inviting Hastie to...
GLC04466.02
Conditions de paix. Conditions of peace. [In English and French]
1919
Paris Peace Conference, 1919-1920
The text of the Treaty of Versailles as presented by the Allied and Associated Powers at the Paris Peace Conference, 1919. Signed by Woodrow Wilson, David Lloyd George, Vittorio Emanuale Orlando, Gordon Auchincloss and Georges Clemenceau. Uncut...
GLC04472
[to his sister Louisiana Gibson]
30 April 1864
Gibson, Randall Lee, 1832-1892
Randall writes to his sister once a week, hoping that one of his letters will break the blockade and make its way across the Atlantic. He also hopes that John Slidell will be able to secure the recognition of the French government. He includes...
GLC04501.022
[to Tobias Gibson]
8 October 1858
Gibson, Claude, fl. 1852-1858
He, Toby and John McKinley Gibson are studying in Heidelberg. Mr. Preston has been appointed Minister to Spain.
GLC04501.088
to Nan [Maury]
February 7, 1865
Maury, William Lewis, 1813-1878
Year inferred from content. Mentions the peace conference between Confederate Vice President Alexander Stephens, President Lincoln and General U. S. Grant. "I hope that it [the outcome of the conference] will have the effect to unite our people &...
GLC04572.25
[United States Cavalryman Sergeant Bates with Pawnee and Sioux Indians]
1870 ca.
Anderson & Co.
Shows Bates standing amongst a group of chiefs of the two tribes. Several are wearing peace medals. Printed at bottom of backer board are the names of the Head Chiefs of the Pawnee Nation: Eagle Chief, Knife Chief, Brave Chief, and Young Chief....
GLC04590
[Photograph of Robert E. Lee and his former staff]
1869 August
Photograph of Robert E. Lee and those than once served on his staff. Standing left to right in the back row are: Brigadier General James Connor, Brigadier General Martin W. Gary, Major General John Bankhead Magruder, Brigadier General Robert D...
GLC04595
to Isaac Mayo
13 November 1830
Elliott, Jesse D. (Jesse Duncan), 1782-1845
Written in clerical hand and signed by Captain Elliott as commander of the West India Squadron to Lieutenant Commander Mayo as commander of the U.S.S. Grampus. Orders Mayo to take provisions for a four month cruise off the coast of Mexico. Says he...
GLC04604.23
to Colonel Aspenwall
23 July 1827
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
General Scott writes to Aspinwall, possibly Thomas Aspinwall, American Consul General in London. Recommends Wyndham Robertson of Richmond, Virginia, who plans to visit Europe. Writes, "May I beg you to show him any civility in your power &...
GLC04623.06
Petition to Dey of Algiers re: protecting consuls & families (in French)
1808/04/22
Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816
Signed as American agent and consul general. With other signers from the European powers, written after the Consul of Denmark was thrown into chains by the Dey. The document is a declaration of solidarity protesting Algerian aggression. Also...
GLC04659
Collection of important printed treaties [decimalized]
1641-1862
GLC03985
Instructions for...naval officers employed in...suppression of...slave trade
1844
Volume contains 27 treaties with foreign powers for the suppression of the slave trade. Published for use by British naval captains.
GLC03985.01
Volume of Dutch treaties
1648-1681
Collection of Dutch printings of mid-17th century treaties. Printed in Latin, Spanish, French, Dutch, and German. Contemporary manuscript table of contents bound in the front.
GLC03985.02
Articles of peace...between...Charles II...and the...United Neatherlands
1667
Great Britain. Treaties.
Printed by John Bill and Christopher Barker. Untrimmed. The Treaty of Breda affected the relations of the British and Dutch in the New World. Included the Dutch ceding New York to the British.
GLC03985.03
Treaty of Peace...between...James II...and...Lewis XIV...
1686
Small quarto. Printed by the assigns of Thomas Newcomb. Stab-stitched. Concluded on the 21-31 day of July. The Treaty of Whitehall settled conflicts between Britain and France in America, including fishing rights, fur and Indian trade, and...
GLC03985.04
The Assiento...for allowing to...Great Britain the liberty of importing negroes
1713
Printed by John Baskett. Missing 1/3 permission leaf. The Assiento Treaty between England and Spain. Spain granted England an official monopoly to supply enslaved people from Africa to the Spanish New World. Signed on 25 March 1713.
GLC03985.05
Treaty of peace...between...Princess Anne...and...Lewis XIV
Printed by John Baskett. First British edition. Printed in English, Spanish, and Latin. Treaty of Utrecht between France and England. France returned Hudson's Bay to the British. It also gave up Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, and St. Kitts and...
GLC03985.06
Treaty of peace between England, France and Spain
1763
Printed in French.Peace treaty that ended the French and Indian War. France ceded Canada to England and Louisiana to Spain.
GLC03985.07
Preliminary articles of peace... [between England and France]
1783
Treaty of Paris (1783)
Small quarto. Printed by T. Harrison and S. Brooke. A tentative settlement of the French and English peace, releasing the United States to go ahead with a final settlement. Signed on 20 January 1783.
GLC03985.08
The treaty of Paris
The final proclamation of peace between England and France in the American War of Independence. Printed by Jean-Francois Picot, in French.
GLC03985.09
Preliminary articles of peace between...Brittanick Majesty and the King of Spain
First official english publication of preliminary articles of peace between England and Spain. Printed by T. Harrison and S. Brooke. References: American Controversy 83-44, Davenport 170.
GLC03985.10
Collection of treaties between Great Britian and foreign powers
1762-1795
Blind stamp of "Foreign Office." Volumes contain first official British editions of twenty-eight treaties concluded with foreign governments from 1762 to 1795.
GLC03985.11
Treaty of amity and commerce between the U.S. and France
1778
France. Treaties, etc.
Printed by De L'imprimerie Royale. First official printing.Treaty of friendship and commerce. One of the first two treaties concluded by the United States. Signed on 6 February 1778.
GLC03985.12
Treaties of amity and commerce and of alliance...
United States. Treaties, etc.
Printed by Draper and Folsom. First American printings. The two treaties with the French were the first made by the United States. Signed on 6 February 1778.
GLC03985.13
Provisional articles concluded by British and American commissioners
Reprint of the Royal Printing House edition. French edition of provisional articles. Includes decorative woodcuts with the text. Signed on 20 November 1782. Printed in French.
GLC03985.14
Provisional articles..by the...commissioners
Printed by T. Harrison and S. Brooke. The first treaty between Great Britain and the United States. This provisional agreement is the first document in which Britain recognized US independence. Signed on 30 November 1782.
GLC03985.15
Treaty between United States and Sweden
1785
The first treaty made by the United States with a power other than France. It is the first regular treaty of friendship and commerce between the United States and a neutral power. Signed on 3 April 1783. Printed in Swedish and French.
GLC03985.16
Treaty between the United States and Spain (in Spanish)
1796
Printed in Spanish by En La Impenta Real. First printed edition. The Treaty of San Ildefonso. First American treaty with Spain. The treaty defined the boundaries of Spanish possessions in North America and secured common navigation of the...
GLC03985.17
Treaty of peace and amity between his Britannic Majesty and the United States...
[1815]
Small quarto. Printed by R.G. Clarke. First official English printing. The Treaty of Ghent, which ended the War of 1812. Signed on 24 December 1814. Malloy p. 613.
GLC03985.18
Convention between his Britannic Majesty and the United States...
1819
Folio. Printed by R.G. Clarke. Official British printing. Established U.S.-Canadian border, settled question of fishing rights off Newfoundland, and agreed on jointly adminstering Oregon for ten year period. Signed on 20 October 1818.
GLC03985.19
Treaty between United States and Columbia
1825
Large Quarto. Printed by F.M Stokes. First Columbian printing. First treaty between the US and another icountry in the western hemisphere. Negotiatedin 1824, ratified in 1825. Malloy p. 292.
GLC03985.20
Treaty between United States and Federated Republic of Central America
1826
Small folio. Printed by Imprena Mayor Casa de Porras. Treaty of amity and commerce with rebelling Spanish provinces. The Federal Republic of Central America included Guatemala, Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras, and Costa Rica and was formed in 1823...
GLC03985.21
Treaty establishing boundary between United States and Mexico
1832
Treaty declaring Sabine River as boundary between the two nations. Ratified in 1832. Printed in double-column format in English and Spanish. First Mexican printing. Signed in 1828, ratified 1832.
GLC03985.22
Collection of treaties between the United States and [countries of the Far East]
1862
Original cloth backed printed boards. Published by U.S. Legation in Honk Kong. Book contains documents and treaties that highlight the beginning of American diplomacy in the Far East. It included treaties with China, Japan, Korea, and Siam.
GLC03985.23
Act concerning consuls and vice consuls (France)
1792/04/14
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
The act was intended to carry into effect the Convention between the US and the King of France.
GLC04005
Several conferences between... the Quakers...and.. the six Indian nations
1756
GLC04098
Minutes of conferences, held with the Indians, at Harris's Ferry...
1757
B. Franklin and D. Hall (Firm)
Printed by Franklin and Hall. Treaty negotations were held March - May, 1757.
GLC04100
to James Kelly
20 October 1854
Moore, John, 1826-1907
Responds to the drought and lack of food. Reports a visit to King Billy Bowlegs, presenting Bowlegs's sister with "rot gut" whiskey. Inquires about the upcoming county elections in Ohio. "I was out in the woods some distance about a week ago, with...
GLC04193.03
11 June 1858
Reports that nothing has been heard from the commissioners sent out by President James Buchanan to negotiate with Brigham Young, so he cannot tell her if Young has accepted the pardon offer. Moore hopes Young will fight. He expresses disdain for...
GLC04194.09
Extracts from the treaties between Great-Britain and other Kingdoms...
1792
Cotton, Charles, fl. 1792
GLC04212.01
to Charles Cotton re: British treaty with Dey of Algiers (tipped into book)
1810/05/24
Hallowell, Ben, fl. 1810
GLC04212.02
Autograph album signed by 4 Presidents, members of the Supreme Court, etc.
circa 1867
Signers includes: four men who became president: Andrew Johnson, U.S. Grant (as General), James A. Garfield and Rutherford B. Hayes. Eight justices of the Supreme Court: Justices R. M. Waite (Chief Justice), W. H. Swampe, S. F. Miller, Nathan...
GLC04224
Ordinances and decrees of the consultation, Provisional Government of Texas
1838
Texas Republic
Published by Niles & Co. Includes negotiations with the Cherokee and Comanche Indians. References: Eberstadt 162:195, Gilcrease p. 362; Howes T133; Raines p. 229 and Streeter 246.
GLC04258
to Jose De Jaudenes re: desire to prevent delays in adjusting controversies
1794/11/26
Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813
Signed as Sec. of State, to the Spanish Commissioner. Also announces the appointment of Thomas Pinkney as Envoy to Spain.
GLC04260
to James Monroe
1811/11/08
Fox, Robert W., 1754-1818
Fox, the American consul at Falmouth, writes to Secretary of State Monroe on foreign affairs as they pertained to maritime commerce in the year preceding the War of 1812, particular British enforcement of the orders in council. Offers condolence on...
GLC04267.01
to John Quincy Adams
1817/05/31
Fox, the American consul at Falmouth, writes to Secretary of State Adams in an attempt to collect monies owed for expenses he had incurred assisting impressed seamen since 1809.
GLC04267.02
to Mrs. Sampson
22 September 1898
Sampson, William Thomas, 1840-1902
Writes that the Spanish commissioners had yielded a point on duty-free admission to canal. Includes personal news, negotiations with the Spanish, and the state of civilians' lives.
GLC04277.02
to Mrs. Hopping
6 August 1847
Hopping, Enos D., 1805-1847
Writes to his wife about having received a letter from General Zachary Taylor regarding a possible peace with Santa Anna. Adds that Santa Anna had asked General Winfield Scott for a short armistice, even though he has been raising several thousand...
GLC04278
to Luke Wright
2 March 1900
Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
Urges recipient to accept appointment as President of the Philippine Commission. Written on U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit letterhead.
GLC04279
Message from the President [relations with France in aftermath of XYZ Affair]
January 18, 1799
Murray, William V., fl. 1799
House report consisting of correspondence between the American mission and the French government. Disbound. References: DAB 13: 368-69; Evans 36551.
GLC04286
to Charles M. Taylor
29 August 1905
Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908
Thanks for news of signing of Russo-Japanese treaty.
GLC04325
to Robert Fulton
25 December 1814
Adams states that Levett Harris, then handling U.S. affairs in Russia, has learned from the Russian Minister of the Interior that Fulton is in danger of losing his "patent of exclusive privilege for his Steam-Boat invention" in Russia because he has...
GLC04334
to Ferdinand Grand
19 December 1782
Writes to Grand, a banker, about the repayment funds used for diplomatic purposes. Also noted additional funds may be needed. Adds the comment: "God grant us peace that we may no longer be plagued with so many demands for money."
GLC04350
To Mr. Childs
1889/01/17
Grant, Frederick D., 1850-1912
Written on mourning stationery. Frederick asks for help in obtaining an appointment to China.
GLC04360.009
[Expense account for Schuyler's work as an Indian agent from 12 April 1795 - 9 November 1795]
12 April 1796
Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804
Lists monies due from the State of New York to Schuyler, "one of the agents appointed by the Act, intitled, an Act for the better support of the Oneida, Onondaga and Cayuga Indians, and for Other purposes therein mentioned." Lists various actions...
GLC03543
An Act to enable His Majesty to appoint commissioners [negotiate with America]
Great Britain. Acts.
GLC03562.27
An Act to enable His Majesty to conclude a peace or truce with certain colonies
1782
GLC03562.29
A Treaty of peace and Amity [Treaty of Ghent. Official British printing]
24 December 1814
Printed by R. G. Clarke. [duplicate of GLC 3985.18]
GLC03562.34
to Edwin DeLeon
17 August 1863
Benjamin, Judah Philip, 1811-1884
Benjamin, Confederate Secretary of State, writes to DeLeon, a Confederate agent in Paris. Discusses previous correspondence from DeLeon, instructs him to write more often, and orders him "never to give your letters to private hands. Send them by...
GLC03563
[Captain Gallais' observations on American merchant ships engaged in combat with French ships]
28 December 1800
Gallais, Francois Michel, 1757-1826
Written in French by a Captain Gallais of the corsair La Laure to First Consul of French Republic Napoleon Bonaparte. Translation in collateral file. Gallais is offering his opinion on how the French government should handle American merchant ships...
GLC03570
to Joseph Pitcairn re: treaties before Congress, including one with Algiers
04 May 1796
Adams, Thomas B., 1772-1832
Written as American Vice-Consul to France.
GLC03575
to John Cripps
30 May 1853
Gadsden, James, 1788-1858
Writes to his Secretary residing in Napa, California, after receiving Cripps' commission to repair Mexico City from Secretary of State Marcy. Says he will meet with Cripps sometime in July. In case Cripps arrives first, Gadsden instructs him to...
GLC03587.02
to unknown
9 October 1853
Confidential endorsement has original author's name struck. Discusses the sin of writing letters on a Sunday and includes a funny anecdote. Writes about a possible lapse in the U.S.-Mexican treaty regarding the taxing of items left behind by...
GLC03587.04
to James Gadsden
12 October 1853
Green, Thomas J., 1802-1863
Introduces Mr. Robert Rose, who is hand delivering this letter, as a businessman connected with building the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad, of which Gadsden is an advocate. Writes that if Gadsden is successful in securing a treaty with Mexico for...
GLC03587.05
3 April 1854
Pickett, John Thomas, 1822-1884
U.S. Consul writes that Cripps' friends, Mr. Marquardt (possibly J.B.M. from GLC03587.03 and .06) and Mr. Brunner, have arrived and finds them to be very enterprising. Mentions that Brunner may be deported but reassures him that he will see Brunner...
GLC03587.12
8 May 1854
Expresses disappointment with his Secretary's ambiguous reports from Mexico, especially since the President and Senate look to Gadsden for information. Has had to rely on the "published speculations of fillibusters." Is surprised to hear that...
GLC03587.13
30 May 1854
Writes to his Secretary after arriving in Vera Cruz with Mrs. Monk (Cripps' mother), Mrs. Gadsden and two family friends. Asks for news regarding acceptance or rejection of the treaty.
GLC03587.14
31 May 1854
Writes to his Secretary more fully after yesterday's hasty note (GLC03587.14). Discusses the toll the trip to Mexico has taken on Mrs. Gadsden but hopes the rest of their journey will be smooth. Reminds him to set up a bed for himself, Mrs. Gadsden...
GLC03587.15
1 November 1856
Upset with his Secretary because he has not returned to Mexico to surrender their posts. Adds that Mrs. Monk (Cripps' mother) is beside herself and that he has offered to be her protector in Mexico and will not abandon her. Writes that he has had...
GLC03587.22
18 July 1857
Writes to his Secretary after receiving what he feels is a short and objective letter regarding the state of affairs in Mexico. Discusses the work that needs to be done with regards to the government and people of that country. Fears that the new...
GLC03587.26
to E. Burr
19 July 1857
Discusses his past letters that have not reached Dr. Burr. Requests a report detailing the conditions in Mexico. Says that Mrs. Monk informs him that Burr refused to deliver Cripps' goods. Hopes that there was a misunderstanding. Would like Burr...
GLC03587.27
8 August 1857
Writes to his Secretary as an addendum to yesterday's letter (GLC03587.26) that the entire idea behind bargaining for the strip of land is to "get the right to import free of duty into any of the Ports of the Gulf Cotton, Rice, flour, Corn and lard."
GLC03587.29
to Esthur Monk
6 December 1857
Writes to Cripps' mother in Greenwich, Connecticut, about letters received from Mexico. Discusses common acquaintances. Mentions having read in the Herald a letter to General Gadsden by Cripps and is surprised that Monk had not known about it. The...
GLC03587.32
7 January 1858
Writes to Cripps regarding his lack of correspondence and sends this letter care of the U.S. envoy to insure its arrival. Expresses his sympathy over the sudden death of Cripps' mother, Mrs. Monk. Is sorry for their misunderstanding regarding...
GLC03587.35
to J.T. Leguarenne
9 January 1858
Writes regarding the delivery of Cayuacan. Would like Leguarenne to act in his interests in this last of his affairs in Mexico. Postmarked 8 January (differs from Gadsden's dating), Charleston, South Carolina. Includes a ten-cent paid stamp....
GLC03587.36
to John T. Pickett
20 November 1861
Hatch, J.H., fl. 1861
Discusses the secession of the South and the movement of the Union Army into Savannah and Charleston. Reports on the South's success at Leesburg and at Columbus, Kentucky. Includes personal news. Affixed clippings pertain to the arrest of...
GLC03587.38
19 March 1862
Roe, fl. 1862
Agent of the Confederate States in Mexico writes to fulfill a request for a blank privateer's commission. Encloses a blank commission form, the act allowing him to do so, a copy of the President's "Instructions to Private Armed Vessels," and the...
GLC03587.39
21 March 1862
Agent of the Confederate States in Mexico writes about seeing two Yankee ships from New York. Discusses how the northerners are getting a good laugh from the evacuations of Clarksville and Nashville and the affairs of Roanoke Island. Mentions...
GLC03587.40
10 December 1862
Discusses the unreliability of the mail. Criticizes the "gentleman from Jerusalem" who oversees the Ministerio de Relaciones and describes the "shabby" treatment extended. Explains how his expenses were cut but is glad Cripps upheld his duty of...
GLC03587.41
to Grand Pest
1 September 1806
Pike, Zebulon M., 1779-1813
Address to Chief Grand Pest of the Osage Indians residing on the Arkansas River, with a French translation on p. 2. Advises Grand Pest "of the approach of the Son of Your Great Father" (Zebulon Pike) and urges him to "Open Your ears to the good...
GLC03594
to John G. Walker
11 October 1869
Prevost, James Charles, 1810-1891
Written by Rear Admiral Prevost of the Royal Navy to Captain Walker of the USS "Sabine." Writes that he is obliged for the honor "you did me in saluting me when I visited your ship - and I regret very much I have not the opportunity of returning it...
GLC03804.17
to the British consul in Nice, France
February 22, 1880
Appears to be sent to the British consul in Nice, France by an unknown creator. Asks for the consul to arrange for the Duke of Cambridge to pay a private visit to the American admiral and fleet next Tuesday (perhaps Walker's ship the USS "Sabine" was...
GLC03804.18
to John Adams re: forwarding letter, affairs in France, Assembly of Notables
February 28, 1787
A diplomatic dispatch to Adams, mentioning the secrecy surrounding the Assembly of Notables, French revenue and the status of Protestants in France.
GLC03814
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