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to Elbridge Gerry

Discusses "A new Constitution of Government now forming by the Convention at Camebridge," referring to the debate over the Articles of Confederation. "The people seem convinced of the necessity of a new form of Government," but progress is slow...

GLC01450.528

to Arthur Lee

Discusses accounts for military supplies, mostly uniforms and blankets for "the American friends that we have worked for in the present troublesome times." Also notes hearing news that Benjamin Franklin "had been presented to His Majesty as an...

GLC01450.523

to the Society of Cincinnati

Letters to the Society of Cincinnati asking for aid. Lamarquisie (also "de la Marquisie"), a Frenchman who had served as a captain of engineers in the Continental Army, asks the Massachusetts Society of Cincinnati for financial aid. The former...

GLC01450.624

to unknown

Description laid-in. The letter mentions redeeming slaves and concluding peace with Tripoli [Algiers].

GLC01450.445

to Elbridge Gerry

Docketed in Gerry's hand. Tells Gerry that Congress has finally decided to satisfy his accounts "declaring that no charge against me have been proved." Comments that he thinks "a serious inquiry into the conduct of the Commissioners, must soon...

GLC01450.456

to Winfield Scott

Mande asks General Winfield Scott to supply his ship with supplies to enable its return to England. Letter written aboard the British ship "Favorite" commanded by Captain Mande which carried the Treaty of Ghent notifying America of peace in the War...

GLC01450.722

to Dr. Joshua Cohen

Letter written as Mexican Secretary of State.

GLC01450.723

to unknown

Indicates that he is sending a favorable examination of claims due to Henry Clay for his role in negotiating a "commercial treaty with G Britain, jointly with Mr Adams & Mr Gallatin, which you will Find in his Favor". Written as President.

GLC02897

[to Robert R. Livingston]

Says Convention of Mortefontaine, as exchanged by William Vans Murray, arrived on 9 October 1801. President Jefferson had it sent to the Senate for advice and consent since the French ratification was not pure and simple in the ordinary form. No...

GLC02899

to Sarah Livingston Jay

Writes to his wife about family matters. Hopes to be with her in a few months. Expresses considerable pleasure over a letter written to him by his daughter Maria. Remarks that they have many reasons to be pleased with their children.

GLC02987

to Clement Cotterell

Requests Cotterell inform her whether or not she has an appointment at court that day with King George III and the Queen. She and John Adams were requesting their leave of the court as he had been called back to America. Undated, date inferred from...

GLC05343

to Benjamin F. Butler

Arranging for a courier to deliver a sealed letter to "a Commissioned Confederate officer," who will pass it on to Jefferson Davis. The sealed letter requested a meeting with Davis to negotiate peace, and is possibly related to the Hampton Roads...

GLC05456

to Thomas H. Seymour

Ambassador to Great Britain Buchanan reports on the Crimean War. Comments on the Diana, Russian Admiral Putiatin's ship, which was wrecked "on the Japanese seas." Promises to relay any information concerning W. Kavalesky. Has not heard anything...

GLC05461

[General Anthony Wayne's report of expenditures from June 1792-May 1794]

Records various expenditures incurred during Indian treaty negotiations. A certification of the expenses along with a comment that "the United States will acquire at least Three Millions of Dollars, from the extra cession of territory obtained by...

GLC05468

An Appeal to the justice and interests of the people of Great Britain...

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

Printed by J. Almon. Bound, with half-title and advertisements.

GLC05204

to Horace Greeley re: correspondence on Greeley's peace mission, Stephens

Concerning Greeley's peace mission and his dealings with Alexander Stephens.

GLC05256

to Franz Sigel

President Grant asks former General Franz Sigel to be Secretary of the Commission to Santo Domingo. In 1869 the Senate refused to approve a treaty annexing Santo Domingo, but in his 1870 message to Congress, Grant reopened the issue. The House...

GLC05269

to: Unknown.

Discusses his ill health, Napoleon's demise and a treaty with Algiers

GLC05281

to John Marshall

Marked private. President Washington offers the Ministry of France to Marshall. Says it was necessary to recall Monroe, the current minister. Hopes he will accept the offer as soon as possible. Post script says he wants Marshall to see him when he...

GLC05288

to Samuel Huntington

Reports to the Governor of Connecticut about the actions of Congress in the most recent session. Encloses notes on the acts and laws passed (not present). Informs him of the provision for funding domestic debt and states that though both Houses...

GLC05282

Diary as secret US agent re: negotiations at Ghent, meetings, confidences

Shaler's diary from Ghent where he served temporarily on the Peace Commission while on his way to Algiers to negotiate a treaty. Shaler gained the confidence of Henry Clay, who relayed to him the negotiating positions of both sides. The book does...

GLC05246.03

Sketches of Algiers, political, historical and civil...

Printed by Cummings, Hilliard and Company. First edition. Original worn paperboards and quarter leather. Written by Shaler as American Consul General at Algiers. Includes chapter 7 "Extracts of the journal kept in the consulate of the United States...

GLC05246.04

to: Italian ambassador.

Written as British emissary, to the Italian ambassador, concerning an offer of $100,000 to prevent kidnappings of British nationals.

GLC05251

to Robert Livingston re: congratulations on return from Indian Mission

Nanfan welcomes Livingston's return to Albany, after having been on a mission to the Onondaga tribe in an effort to maintain peaceful relations between the tribe and the colony. Nanfan then further writes that Governor Nicholson, while aboard the...

GLC03107.00596