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to Louis De Onis

Adams, Secretary of State, informs Onis, Minister Plenipotentiary from Spain, of the troubled travels of American William Davis Robinson in Mexico. States that Robinson was imprisoned after surrendering to Spanish authorities in Playa Vincente...

GLC02403

The Creek and Cherokee lands of Georgia and Alabama

Contemporary copy likely written by a staff member of a speech regarding removal that Benton delivered to the Senate. Argues that tribal chiefs should be given "gratuities" to convince them to sign treateis and clarifies troubles in negotiations...

GLC08995

to Estelle Spero

Diamond describes a visit by South American dignitaries.

GLC09120.108

To the commander of the sloop of war Canandaigua [in Spanish]

Seal in upper lefthand corner of first page. Pages sewn together in upper lefthand corner. Denounces the ex-Confederate blockade runner "Virginius". Argues that the ship has violated Spanish waters and committed piratical acts. Admiral Bermejo y...

GLC02254.34

[Instructions for directing letters]

Renshaw gives his address aboard the U.S.S. Worcester in care of the Consul General in Havana, via the US Secretary of State. He adds, "you do not want to put any stamps on your letter."

GLC02254.39

to Walker

Remarks that he has been unable to fight any battles in his home state (Virginia), but has instead served in Arkansas, Tennessee, and Mississippi. Wishes that the French Emperor, Napoleon III, would speed mediation. Notes that his promotion has not...

GLC02215

to unknown

Thanks the recipient for information in a previous letter, about the "hostile disposition of the Indians on the Frontiers." Shares his hope that federal treaties will ease the recipient's apprehensions and "produce a general peace." Introduces Col...

GLC02207

Official extract of minutes... re: notifying foreign nations of independence

Written as clerk of the South Carolina Seccession Convention. Resolves telling the Governor to forward copies of the secession Ordinance to other states in the union and foreign nations.

GLC02279

to Richard Rush

Addressed to Rush as Attorney General in Washington, D.C. Encloses a letter received from her son, John Quincy Adams, to the President, James Madison, and states that he may read the political parts to the President if he desires. States that the...

GLC02291

Official copy of S.C. ordinance to allow Gov. to treat with foreigners

Signed by Duffus as Deputy Secretary of South Carolina.

GLC02270

to Elbridge Gerry re: neutrality, French alliance, and his anti-British feelings

Written as U.S. Minister to the Netherlands. The first part recommends the bearer, Mr. Le Roy, desirous of commercial connections in America. Adams deprecates the idea of armed neutrality and concludes: "you must not entertain the most distant Idea...

GLC02292

to Henry Knox

Written by Major General von Steuben to Major General Knox. Reports that "In all proba[b]ility the Peace is signed." Says "At present all our lost Battles are turned to Victories. Great Britain acknowledges our Independence, may other nations...

GLC02437.01952

A Bill for the Provisional Establishment and Regulation of Trade and Intercourse between the Subjects of Great Britain and those of the United States of North America

Printing of the bill being considered before the British Parliament to re-open trade between Britain and the United States. Divided into clauses A-I. This bill's provisions curtailed the United States's ability to trade with the British West Indies...

GLC02437.01920

to the Contractors for the States of N. York & New Jersey

Finck, Major Commanding, New York State Regiment, issues one hundred and sixteen extra rations of provisions to an officer commanding a flag and his escort, from the British garrison at Oswego. Includes an endorsement signed by Immanuel Deake(?)...

GLC02437.02197

to Henry Knox

Asks Knox over for a visit to discuss the army. Mentions that if the fireworks will be going off at West Point, he can take part of the company off Knox's hands. Discusses preparations to host a large group of visitors including the Minister of...

GLC02437.02563

to George Washington

Informs Washington he sent him a post concerning Captain Farley's confirmation "of the ill success of the Baron Steubens Mission." Says it appears they will not have possession of the Westward this fall and request Washington's final order...

GLC02437.02425

to Henry Knox

Written by Confederation Congressman Hawkins to Major General Knox. Encloses a letter for Captain Hopkins from General Robert Howe (not included here). Mentions that there are dispatches from diplomats before Congress. Says "I can only inform you...

GLC02437.02513

to Henry Knox

Lafayette references receiving a letter from Knox. He writes of their warm friendship, and says "from the beginning of our Great Revolution which Has been the Beginning of our Acquaintance, We Have Been Activated By the Same principles, supported...

GLC02437.02928

[Request for goods]

Request for twenty pounds of bread for General Henry Knox and his family.

GLC02437.02546

to [George] Clinton

Discusses with Governor Clinton the preparations for the arrival of "The General" [George Washington] at Poughkeepsie, New York. Adds that he has sent his aide-de-camp John Lillie to New York, thinking that sending an aide would leave "less room for...

GLC02437.02762

to John Adams and Benjamin Franklin

First part, addressed to Benjamin Franklin, introduces a gentleman, Jeremiah Platt, "who has just returned from a long exile of seven years, in which period he has in every instance approved himself a ... upright citizen of the republick ... " The...

GLC02437.02805

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he will leave for New York, then West Point, and will make arrangements to travel to Canada (Hull was assigned by Knox to attempt to acquire information from the Commander of British forces in North America).

GLC02437.03008

to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Expresses disappointment that General Lincoln will not be ready to sail as soon as Knox anticipated. Adds that commissioners are waiting for them at Halifax, Nova Scotia. About the urgent voyage, writes "We ought to determine upon the...

GLC02437.03042

to Benjamin Lincoln

States he received a letter from General Henry Knox asking "whose map of the River St. Croix was used as an authority by the ministers who negotiated the Peace." Knox asked that Jay send his answer to General Lincoln. Jay says that the map was one...

GLC02437.03043

to John Mitchell

Relates he has been appointed as a commissioner to "examine whether the people under the Government of Nova Scotia have encroached upon the territories of this state." Requests sworn testimony regarding Mitchell's [in some sources, Mitchel] previous...

GLC02437.03053

to Henry Knox

Encloses "as near a copy as I could make of our address to the Indians," possibly referring to a recent address he and Knox made to the Penobscots in present-day Maine. Discusses copying documents related to former Governor [Thomas] Pownall's...

GLC02437.03060

to Henry Knox

Crevecoeur, French consul in New York, delivers a letter from "the good Marquis," possibly the Marquis de Lafayette (letter not included).

GLC02437.03133

to Henry Knox

Lafayette hopes this letter finds Knox in New York arranging for his duties as Secretary of War. Rejoices in Knox's selection as "the patriot and the soldier are nobly united in your person." Says Knox can write to him as a friend or as secretary of...

GLC02437.03144

to James Webber

Dicusses the Birmingham wares, which are in the care of Henry Jackson (refer to GLC02437.03164). Relates that the Consul of Sweden informed him that a bill owed by William Knox, Henry's brother, has been paid. Discusses other financial matters...

GLC02437.03163

[Report of General Knox's letter to Dr. Gordon]

Later copy. Apparently an excerpt of GLC02437.03257, outlining an incident between General George Washington, the Comte de Grasse, General Rochambeau, General Henry Knox, and Lord Cornwallis. Note at top of page reads, "Report of Genl Knox's letter...

GLC02437.03258

to Henry Knox

Written from Fort Pitt, the location of present-day Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Discusses his arrival at the fort the month before, and describes which officers and companies are there, or are on their way. Includes returns of personnel and stores...

GLC02437.03280

[Congressional resolutions]

Copy, in the hand of War Department secretary Robert Pemberton, of three Congressional resolutions. The first resolution, dated 24 August, is based on the report of a committee to whom were referred two letters on the Moravian Indians, one of which...

GLC02437.03296

to J. Hector St. John de Crèvecoeur

Knox writes to Crevecoeur, French consul at New York. Expresses his regret at Crevecoeur's loss of important papers. Apparently responding to Crevecoeur's request for information related to the Revolutionary War, writes, "...I was not at the...

GLC02437.03141

[Correspondence between George Clinton and Frederick Haldimand]

Governor Clinton writes to Haldimand, Governor of the Province of Quebec 19 March 1784. Transmits "the Copy of a Proclamation of the United States in Congress assembled, announcing the Ratification of the Definitive Treaty of Peace between these...

GLC02437.02978

to William Hull

Informs Hull, commandant of West Point, that Hull has been appointed to go to Canada to ascertain when the British will withdraw their troops from the western posts. Hull will attempt to acquire information from the Commander of British forces in...

GLC02437.03006

[Receipt of $300 from General Knox]

Acknowledges receipt of money to cover his trip to Canada (Hull was assigned by Knox to ascertain from Frederick Haldimand, Governor of the Province of Quebec, when the British would withdraw their forces from posts within United States boundaries).

GLC02437.03021

[Receipt for traveling expences]

The State of Massachusetts pays Mitchell for expenses incurred on his trip to Boston. Mitchell traveled to Boston to give evidence regarding his previous survey of the St. Croix River. Henry Knox was recently appointed by the State of Massachusetts...

GLC02437.03056

[Extract from minutes of the Georgia Executive Council regarding the Creek Nation]

Extract from the minutes of the Georgia Executive Council prepared by George Handley, secretary of the council and later Governor of Georgia (1788-1789). Relates to an act recently passed respecting land within the state and the appointment of Major...

GLC02437.03113

[Speech regarding the boundary line of the Creek Nation]

Docket indicates this to be a speech by McIntosh. "We wish to show you our Brothers & Country Men also, that all injuries are forgotten and gone away- and the Hatchet buryed deep between us and your Nation likewise [1]... if one nation or people...

GLC02437.03161

to George Washington

Responds to a 2 June 1784 letter from Washington. Discusses a recent Congressional order requiring Frederick Haldimand, Governor of the Province of Quebec, to give the United States information as to when British troops will completely evacuate...

GLC02437.03031

to Thomas Mifflin and Congress

Responds to a letter from Thomas Mifflin, President of Congress, requesting Knox to engage in correspondence with the Commander of British forces in North America, likely referring to Frederick Haldimand. Mifflin had requested Knox to inquire when...

GLC02437.03003

to Henry Knox

Reports his lack of success in ascertaining information from Frederick Haldimand, Governor of the Province of Quebec. Transmits papers related to his proceedings with Haldimand (possibly GLC02437.03028). Promises to transmit a copy of the papers to...

GLC02437.03034

The substance of the commissioners speech to chiefs of the Penobscot Indians 4 September 1784

Lists the Penobscot Chiefs as Oronoe (Orono), Squire Orson, Nicktumbowit, John Nepton, Peelsock, Wine [Measum] (possibly the Wine Meesor of other sources) and Wine Aremooglit. Congratulates the Penobscot tribe on their conduct during the...

GLC02437.03048

[Speech delivered to the Penobscot Tribe]

Written at the Penobscot River, present-day Maine. Lincoln, a commissioner chosen to negotiate land boundaries with the Penobscot Tribe, praises the Penobscots' involvement in the Revolutionary War. Continues, "It is said that in your own Opinion...

GLC02437.03049

to Henry Knox

Lafayette reports to Knox that he will be leaving the United States from New York. Regrets that his situation renders him unable to see Knox in Boston before leaving. Expresses happiness on the birth of Knox's child. He has heard that Knox will...

GLC02437.03078

to Henry Knox

Relates that he was able to safely deliver a packet from Knox to Mrs. Greene (possibly Catharine Littlefield Greene, wife of Nathanael Greene). Sends his regards to Major Sargent, possibly Winthrop Sargent. Plans to travel to Martinico (Martinique)...

GLC02437.03145

[Articles of two treaties, concluded at Galphinton and Shoulderbone Creek between Georgia and the Creek Nation]

Clerical copies of treaties concluded at Galphinton between "commissioners appointed on the part of the state of Georgia" and the Creek Nation. Verified as a true copy by the Secretary of the State of Georgia, John Milton. Apparently establishes...

GLC02437.03216

[Photographs belonging to the Gorbachev Foundation, 1986-2018] [Decimalized .01-.04]

Collection of images belonging to the Gorbachev Foundation dated 1986 to 2018. Consists of three photographs of Mikhail Gorbachev and Ronald Reagan. Also includes the original mailing envelope from the Gorbachev Foundation. Images with President...

GLC09796

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe wrote excitedly about the Russian denunciation of their neutrality pact with Japan. He also went to a show, and says he is glad Ben liked his mother's chicken cacciatore.

GLC09414.1374

to Sylvia Weiner

Moe writes that he is more adjusted to the fact that they have to move because he had already made the physical separation. He also says he is sorry to hear that Russia decided to honor all her treaties.

GLC09414.1380