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to Thomas Willing

Opposes the repeal of the charter of the Bank of North America on Constitutional grounds and discusses the power of assembly. Remarks upon the ill conduct of the House in violating the charter and calls the assembly incompetent. States that the...

GLC06276

[Memorial to Rhode Island Assembly attacking the Banks]

Appeal to Rhode Island Assembly, complaining of the banks' refusal to pay its debts, or pay for its currency. Calls to "abolish the whole system of banks at once." Signed in type by Brown, White, "and 4 others."

GLC06305

Aaron Hobart Collection [Decimalized .01-.04.445]

Includes letters and documents that span Hobart's entire career, from the time that he was a law student, a lawyer, a representative, and, finally, a judge. The documents shed light on both Hobart's personal and political lives. The bulk of the...

GLC06313

to Aaron Hobart

Mentions that he owes several people money, including the shoemaker, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Tobor, and asks his nephew to act as his representative in the matter. Also sends a receipt in this letter "for what [he] paid Dr. West for the postage of the...

GLC06313.04.001

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses his a debt he owed to Judge Mitebills

GLC06313.04.027

to Aaron Hobart

Mentions that W. Wood has been nominated as Judge of Probate. States that the nomination "will not be satisfactory to this country" and attributes it to the state senators from his district. Notes that a bad winter has limited communication. Also...

GLC06313.04.103

to Aaron Hobart

Indicates that he voted against a bankruptcy law when a member of Congress, describing such laws as "one of the great evils that always to be avoided." Also notes that he believes the people of Hobart's district would vote overwhelmingly against a...

GLC06313.04.122

to Aaron Hobart

Cannot answer Hobart's question about the district's sentiments about implementing a system of bankruptcy laws, but suggests that the "community at large" is "increasing in favor of the system" because of the "increasing number of insolvents, [and]...

GLC06313.04.127

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses the bankruptcy law being considered by Congress. States that his opinion is at odds with Hobart's. Holmes contends that it was a "universal understanding of the people at the time of the ratifying of the Constitution" that a clause...

GLC06313.04.132

to Aaron Hobart

Responding to a request from Hobart, Weston gives his opinion on the uniform System of Bankruptcy (bankruptcy laws being considered by Congress). He reports that he believes "the People of this District...do not wish for it." Indicates that the...

GLC06313.04.137

to Aaron Hobart

Responds to Hobart's request for an opinion of the Bankruptcy Bill before Congress. Explains that he has paid little attention to it and has not formed an opinion, but some of his friends are "exceedingly desirous the Bill should pass." He has...

GLC06313.04.138

to Aaron Hobart

Expresses his support of the Bankruptcy Bill before Congress. Indicates that he has "seen its benefits in all countries except New England." Notes his hope that John Quincy Adams becomes the next president. Notes the coldness of the winter and the...

GLC06313.04.139

to Aaron Hobart

Responds to Hobart's request for his opinion of the bankruptcy bill before Congress. Indicates that it is not thought of much in the district, since such a bill has "been so long talkd of in Congress & having undergone so many modifications...

GLC06313.04.140

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses his "claim before the Commrs under the Florida Treaty," possibly referring to the Adams-Onis Treaty. Seeks Hobart's assistance, mentioning that he will compensate Hobart with the commissions of the estate in return. Notes that a...

GLC06313.04.141

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses auctioneering, dismissing the "boast of an honesty in their dealing" by New York auctioneers. Advises against a tax on auctions that would be prohibitive, since auctions are "the means of establishing a regularity in prices." But...

GLC06313.04.142

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses the divided local opinion on the topic of a bankruptcy bill before congress. Also discusses the pension application of one of Hobart's constituents.

GLC06313.04.147

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses the bankruptcy bill, which Holmes opposes. Also discusses a proposed amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution limiting the number of senators from each locale, as well as pending state taxation and election bills, and an amendment to...

GLC06313.04.154

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses his "claim under the Spanish Treaty," possibly referring to the Adams-Onis Treaty (as he did in GLC06313.141). Seeks Hobart's assistance in recovering the claim.

GLC06313.04.156

to Aaron Hobart

Writes to his cousin to thank him for information about the recent congressional vote on the bankuptcy bill. Expresses surprise at the result and his belief that it will not pass without significant changes. Comments on local opinion of the bill...

GLC06313.04.172

to Aaron Hobart

Writes to his nephew about a local nominating convention. Asks about the bankruptcy bill before Congress. Comments on other local political and family matters. Asks if Hobart will be visiting home when Congress recesses.

GLC06313.04.174

to Aaron Hobart

Inquires about a petition "for a bounty upon a fishing vessel" for Leonard Hammond. Indicates that he wrote to the Postmaster General about his late uncle's accounts and his hope to use proceeds from a real estate sale to settle them. Makes a...

GLC06313.04.178

to Aaron Hobart

Seeks information for Thomas Wilson of London about a claim made by William Sutton Skinner under "the Florida Treaty."

GLC06313.04.182

to Aaron Hobart

Thanks Hobart for helping his get information for Thomas Wilson of London about a claim made by William Sutton Skinner under the Florida Treaty (see GLC06313.182). Comments on his efforts to obtain the information.

GLC06313.04.186

to Aaron Hobart

Discussing property claims resulting from a bankruptcy. Requesting Hobart's help in making sure he secures the amount of the property he desires. Also discussed a bankruptcy bill that may come up for vote again in Congress soon, and hopes Hobart's...

GLC06313.04.195

to Aaron Hobart

Comments on the Judiciary Bill, "It would be better in my opinion not to increase the number of judges of the S. Court. Let the number remain the same, and discharge them from Circuit duties, and give to each Circuit a judge, who should not be one of...

GLC06313.04.460

A Bill to be entiitled an Act to consolidate the public debt.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.144

House of Representatives, No. 378. A Bill To provide for the immediate payment of arrears due to the army and navy.

stamp of record division

GLC06745.167

Regulations as to Certificates of Indebtedness. .

stamp of record division

GLC06745.237

Promissory note to Ms. Margaret Tidmarsh for 300 pounds

GLC06746.04

William Shepp Diary 1917-1918

3 June 1917 - 2 June 1918. Begins with Shepp's enlistment on 5 June 1917. Mentions daily activities, such as calisthenics, army drills, physical examinations and vaccinations, attendance at church services, Bible study, and French class, and...

GLC06888.01

[Promise to pay J.B. Johnson $325]

Promise made "in lieu of E.A. Townsends Certificate for one League & Labor of Land." In a note on the verso dated 19 December 1838, J.B. Johnson writes: "By cash of the within fifty dollars."

GLC06624.10

to Jacob Thompson

Updates Thompson on family news. States that his sister has told him that Fitch has not paid his debt yet and advises Thompson to consult a lawyer to recover the money owed. Asks him what price he can get for selling his house. Hopes to see...

GLC06637

to Robert Morris

Discusses his financial hardships and fear of France's growing power. Hopes Morris can sell his estate for him, since his debts are mounting due to high taxes and low profits. Also hopes Morris can help him secure funds he is owed by a Mr. Rutledge...

GLC06645.02

to Jonathan Trumbull

Complains that the House is wasting constituents' money by spending too long debating measures. Says that he foresaw the trouble created by the debate over the federal assumption of state debts. Despite quarrels, still thinks "the permanence of...

GLC06658

Election campaign carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant and Henry Wilson

Campaign carte depicting Grant and Vice-Presidential candidate Henry Wilson, with quotation about reducing taxation and national debt. Accompanied by a second carte of Gen. Palmer.

GLC06663

Election campaign carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant and Henry Wilson

Campaign carte depicting Grant and Vice-Presidential candidate Henry Wilson, with quotation about reducing taxation and national debt.

GLC06663.01

to unknown

Written by Heyward, a South Carolina Signer of the Declaration of Independence, who was in retirement from politics. References letter of recipient from 8 September 1790. Says they need to come to some decisions about the Savage estate because the...

GLC06672

to Comite des Finances [in French]

Appealing to the Committee of Finances, he asks for justice on behalf of Jacques Le Ray. He relates what Le Ray's son, James, has told him about his father. The letter praises both father and son for their staunch defense of "the cause of liberty"...

GLC06683

to unknown

Written by Rutledge, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, as a member of the South Carolina legislature to an unknown recipient. References previous and more detailed letters he wrote to the recipient within the last two days. Says in case...

GLC06687

to Gov. of Virginia re: transmitting acts of Congress

Acts involve land grants, protection of frontiers, militias, debt relief, duties on spirits, national defense, altering Treasury and War Departments, copper coinage, governing territories, etc.

GLC06712

An IOU note to Thomas Weeks for $880.39.

GLC06728.117

Diary belonging to John F. Weeks

Includes daily entries, names of killed and wounded, and names of people Weeks lent money to.

GLC06728.137

to William Smallwood

Captain Morris complains to General Smallwood about being at home, not in the field, for such a long period of time. States "Tis the greatest misfortune that can befall an Officer to be long out of Camp, his pay can in the manner we are paid off...

GLC06508.04

An act for the relief of persons imprisoned for debt

Printed draft act of Congress, noting revisions of the bill.

GLC06547

[Successful petition of James Duane for speedy sale of Morris estate]

Twice countersigned by Mayor James Duane and once by Gerard Bancker, Treasurer of the State of New York. Chief Justice Richard Morris' certificate for debt due to Duane from the forfeited estate of Roger Morris.

GLC06555

to Sarah Ogden

Requests a loan of two hundred dollars to pay for his home. Says he will pay the loan back over four years. Offers to give Ogden a mortgage on the house if she grants him this favor. Identifies himself to Ogden as a soldier she nursed in a...

GLC06559.055

to Sarah Ogden

Tells Ogden the story of a soldier named Brown. Brown is ailing and destitute, and unable to pay his rent. His wife has absconded after being brought under investigation in the death of her child from an overdose of laudanum. Says Brown remains ill...

GLC06559.107

to his wife

Wants her to tell Cousin Ella that he is honest enough to pay his own debts. He discusses Jimmy, old accounts, and loans. Describes how grateful he was to be given an "untarnished last name." He writes that he is "always too sanguine." Comments on...

GLC06582.43

[Endorsement on promissory note of $5,000 from John Nicholson]

Signed by Morris on verso and dated 15 March 1798. Original note signed by John Nicholson, Morris's business partner, on 15 March 1795 promising to pay Morris $5000 in three years. Endorsement on verso of original note dated 1 March 1797 signed by...

GLC05724.01

[Notice of attempt to collect payment from John Nicholson]

Printed and manuscript document. Partially printed form on first page stating that Diehl, a Notary Public for Pennsylvania, at the request of James Warrington, went to collect payment of a promissory note of John Nicholson, but found the business...

GLC05724.02