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to Francisco Pacon

Written by Van Buren as Secretary of State. Acknowledges Pacon's letter of 11 April 1829 which provided "a List of all the Grants of Land, purporting to have been made in the Floridas, by the Government of His Catholic Majesty." This diplomatic...

GLC04058

Letters to Thomas Ward re: business, Texas finances, Mexican War [Decimalized .01- .04]

Letters all written from Houston, as follows:

1) 8/4/1841 3 p. + FF re: business, Texas finaces & poverty.
2) 9/22/1841 5 p. + FF re: land cases, politics
3) 11/10/1841 1 p. + FF re: land business
4) 6/11/1846 3 p. + addr. re: impending war with...

GLC02145.23

to Samuel Adams

This is a draft. She writes about affairs in Europe with the French Revolution and resulting implications, and hopes to hear from him.

GLC01794.03

to Catherine Macaulay

He inquires after her health. He is without money and the "common decencies of my rank & character." He speaks of a tendency to remove oneself from public life for mental relaxation, and of matrimony. He wishes to discuss the affairs of America. The...

GLC01794.04

to Catharine Macaulay

He compliments her on her fourth volume and mentions the reaction of a local woman. He talked with Benjamin Rush about CMG and reports the conversation.
The 11th Earl of Buchan, David Steuart Erskine, (1742–1829).

GLC01794.05

to Catharine Macaulay

Typed Copy of GLC 01794.05

The 11th Earl of Buchan, David Steuart Erskine, (1742–1829)

GLC01794.05.01

to Earl of Buchan

She thanks him for entertaining her. She saw his wife and sister while they were in London. She is sorry to hear about his health.

The 11th Earl of Buchan, David Steuart Erskine, (1742–1829)

GLC01794.06

to Catharine Macaulay

The local common people are simple and congenial to the spirit of liberty but are entrenched in the feudal system, making civil government weak and ineffective. He writes of Presbyterian tendencies to choose local pastors at the destruction of...

GLC01794.07

to Catherine Macaulay

He reports the undercurrents of the recent elections in Scotland and the state of the "spirit of liberty." He plans to erect a temple to liberty and learning near his home.

The 11th Earl of Buchan, David Steuart Erskine, (1742–1829)

GLC01794.09

to Earl of Buchan

She comments on the state of the Scottish elections. She appreciates the place he has given her in his temple of liberty and learning and is grateful for their friendship. She plans a seaside trip for sea bathing for her health.

The 11th Earl of...

GLC01794.10

to Catharine Macaulay Graham

He associates his attachment to the liberties of mankind with Catharine Macaulay Graham, and highly praises her. He remains concerned about her health.

The 11th Earl of Buchan, David Steuart Erskine, (1742–1829)

GLC01794.11

to Earl of Buchan

She writes about living through posterity and expresses admiration of the Earl. Her health is much better. She writes about her daughter.

The 11th Earl of Buchan, David Steuart Erskine, (1742–1829)

GLC01794.12

[to Madam]

He expresses regret that she has been so sick and unable to travel, but is glad that she is feeling better now. He compares the English and the French. He mentions Lord Chatham's declaration to never acknowledge the independence of America, which, in...

GLC01794.14

to Catharine Macaulay

He mentions the recent conclusion of her great histories as models for future historical work. He expresses his annoyance with Parliament and their useless debates.

GLC01794.15

to Catharine Macaulay

He introduces himself and sends a French cockade as a gift. He acknowledges that she honors people who make noble struggles for liberty. The address is partially missing, it looks like a corner of the page was torn out. The letter was written on...

GLC01794.16

to Catharine Macaulay

She acknowledges his acquaintance. The French Revolution is a very important event and she is grateful to have seen it. On verso of W. Blackstone Bussar to Catharine Macaulay.

GLC01794.17

to Catharine Macaulay Graham

He regrets the departure of Catharine Macaulay Graham from Paris and hopes to maintain correspondence with her. He sends a list of errors from her history (included). He comments on Catharine Macaulay Graham's conversations with Lord Hanover and his...

GLC01794.22

to Catharine Macaulay

He comments on Mr. Pitt and the present schemes of administration. Pitt's opinion on the affairs of America differ from those ministers who appointed him, creating an "instance of duplicity." He comments on "the total neglect of Continental affairs."

GLC01794.32

to Catharine Macaulay

Letter is a draft. He regrets not being able to see her, but sends a snuff box from Paris as a gift. Letter written at the Leiscester House.

GLC01794.35

to John Hancock

Knox, Secretary of War, discusses President George Washington's orders regarding captured naval prizes. Requests that Hancock, Governor of Massachusetts, restore any naval prizes brought into the harbors and ports of Massachusetts to the master or...

GLC04109

[Collection of John B. Moore letters] [Decimalized .01- .30]

This collection of letters was written while John B. Moore taught school in Louisiana and Alabama. Eighteen letters are from John to his sister Mary Moore (2-3, 6-7, 9-11, 15-18, 20-22, 25-27, 29); three letters have notes to both Mary and brother...

GLC04191

[Land grant to Christian Pietersen in Bergen, part of New Netherland] [in Dutch],

One Dutch document concerning a land grant to Christian Pietersen in Bergen dated May 4, 1667. Verso has a manuscript (also in Dutch) signed by Christian Pietersen and five others and dated 4 May 1667 from Bergen. The land granted consisted of two...

GLC10017

The Folly of invading Virginia

Collateral to Oswald manuscript, printing some of Oswald's other manuscripts concerning British policy in America. GLC 7121 is not in the limited edition printed by the University of Virginia Press.

GLC07121.02

Gouvernement des Etats-Unis d'Amerique [in French]

French primer on American Democracy by member of Society of the Cincinnati, including discussion of U.S. and State Constitutions. Includes ALS (04/14/1808) addressed to Monsieur Le Prefet [in French], and an MDS (07/15/1825) detailing de Blois's...

GLC07688.01

The Democratic Platform The Rights of Man

One pamphlet entitled "The Democratic Platform The Rights of Man" dated July 12, 1960. Outlines the various platforms of the Democratic Party for the 1960 elections. The platforms include; National Defense, Arms Control, The Instruments of Foreign...

GLC09899.03

Pass from Albemarle county to Medicinal Springs in Berkeley County, for Mr. Burchsdorff and Major General Riedesel, and family.

Pass from Albemarle county to Medicinal Springs in Berkeley County, for Mr. Burchsdorff and Major General Riedesel, and family (German mercenaries captured with Burgoyne at Saratoga).

GLC08316

Election poster with prominent Americans.

"Wellington's Invincibles: Jackson at New Orleans/Adams at Ghent" Election poster with prominent Americans.

GLC08317

French and Indian War expenditures, detailing over 63,000 pounds from 1755-1757 to military men, arms purchases and other services.

GLC08319

The Capture of Burgoyne

Satirical "Proposals for an exchange of General Burgoyne - Ascribed to his excellency William Livingston esq. governor of the state of New Jersey." In unknown hand, possibly written by a group.

GLC08320

to the Minister of War

Complaining about criticism of his conduct in the Mexican War. He received most of the blame for critical defeats leading to the loss of the Mexican - American War and soon after retired to Tehuacan.

GLC08327

Procuring safe passage on American ship to Algiers for two Algerian men in Amsterdam.

Procuring safe passage on American ship to Algiers for two Algerian men in Amsterdam, Sidi Mustapha Ben Braim Rais and Sidi Mahomet Ben Mustapha Cagio.

GLC08329

to Count Vergennes

Regardless of current discussions, notes that powers of consuls have been agreed to with Rayneval and are awaiting signatures.

GLC08336

to John Syme

Re: disposition and treatment of British Convention prisoners in Virginia: "The prisoners... are to walk about in the day time, but to be locked up at night securely. They are to be well fed & treated with humanity."

GLC08337

to Issac Monroe and Ebenezer French

Re: Treaty of Paris with Britain, 1783, and France 1800: Concluding a series of reminiscences for the Boston Patriot (1809-1812), he writes to the Publishers: "I have been insulted by Ignorance and Impudence on the account of these Treaties more than...

GLC08342

to the Secretary of War

Inspector General of the army close accounts near the end of the Quasi War.

GLC08343

to Victor Emanuel

As NATO Supreme Commander, affirms idea of a spiritual awakening in the US: "One part of your letter that impresses me very much is your realization that there must be a definite appeal to the spiritual if we in the United States and what is left of...

GLC08345

to Robert Morris

For release of former employee, Scotsman Hugh Brown, convicted of high treason and sentenced to death: "That he has once more expressed to me a desire to return to his native country saying it was very unfortunate for him to be in a strange country...

GLC08349

to His Brother

Re: War of 1812, impressment: "I have had the misfortune to be imprest on board of a British Man of War... I said that I was a native of Poland so I cannot remedy it otherwise but by your assistance you must not neglect to insert my Birthright..."

GLC08350

[Slave Trade Map]

Depicting infamous African slave port of Lindi at the mouth of the Lindi River, terminus of East African Arab slave route.

GLC08363

to "the Collectors of the Customs'

"Issue no commission to any private armed vessel . . ." (Complying with Convention with France ending the Quasi war.)

GLC08364

Account of passengers and disposal of the servants time of service who were brought hither from Cork in Ireland on the ship John & Mary...

Title continues "James Underdowne Master on account & Visque of Capt. John Eloss Owner of said ship." Ledger page accounting for passengers and their servants on board, including pricing.

GLC08366

to Sir William Johnson

Re: Suppression of Pontiac's rebellion which, "I am to hope will put a final end to all our Indian Quarrells, and procure us a safe & lasting Peace with all the Indian Tribes."

GLC08378

[Letters of British spy]

Letters of British spy, preparing men for Dorcester Service.

GLC08389.01

[Deposition of American sailor captured by the British off Nova Scotia in 1778]

GLC08390.01

[Prisoner Petition]

"The Petitioned Number of American Prisoners of War . . .," requesting exchange for British officers and seamen. Penned from Kinial Prison, signed by 10 American POW's.

GLC08390.02

to American Counsel at Cadiz, Richard Harrison

Re: Current negotiations between United States and Spain, and ordering material to be used in clothing African-American laborers.

GLC08391

New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,142 (June 23, 1864)]

War news. Sherman's operations in Georgia with map. News from Europe.

GLC08427.17

New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,143 (June 24, 1864)]

War news. The latest from General Grant's forces near Petersburg, Va. News from Havana, arrival of the steamship Havana.

GLC08427.18

New York Herald. [Whole no. 10,164 (July 16, 1864)]

War news. Sherman, arrival of the Union Army at the defences of Atlanta. Conflagration in Brooklyn, immense loss of property. News from Europe.

GLC08427.19

New-York tribune. [Vol. 29, no. 8765 (May 12, 1869)]

Covering the Grant Administration's response to the Cuban insurrection.

GLC08430.08