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Contemporary copy of Washington's letter to Congress re: Rochambeau

Manuscript written in Tench Tilghman's hand, regarding Rochambeau.

GLC07471

to John Andre re: informing Andre of execution time at 12 o'clock this day

"His Excellency Genl Washington has fix'd the Hour 12o Clock."

GLC07472

to unknown re: U.S. role in Mediterranean after end of the Barbary War

Also discusses ratifying Treaty of Peace and changing from war to peace establishment. Written in Monticello

GLC07465

to Friedrich Von Steuben re: financing American Revolution [in French]

"As for what concerns me, that which prevents you from gaily beating the English. Money? Soon I will take it, when it will come; but grace troubles you by means, I am much more curious about our laurels..."

GLC07473

Certifying hearsay evidence re: John Hancock importing tea

Certifying third-hand mention that "I heard ...that Mr. John Hancock of Boston had imported the greatest quantity of tea... since the non-importation agreement."

GLC07474.01

His Majesty's Declaration of War against the French King

Printed by Thomas Baskett.

GLC07475

Oath of allegiance to King Geroge III, signed by 90 members of Massachusetts

Document joined at top and printed in two columns, signed by officials of the Massachusetts Bay colony. (Since new oaths were required on the coronation of a new monarch, dating is inferred from that date.)

GLC07476

to John Hancock re: detailed news of Cornwallis' surrender

GLC07478

to his son

Destruction of statue of King George III in NYC. In part: "I went toward the Fort and there I saw his Majesty and his Horse, tumbled Headlong down on the Ground." Silliman also writes about "a Mighty Fleet of Ships our Enemies have got" off Staten...

GLC07480.01

to "Uncle" re: British invasion of New York, an American preparations

An unsigned letter describing the British invasion of Staten Island and American preparations and provisioning in New York. The writer appears to have been conducting business for the recipient. Losses on p. 1, near center fold (obliterating a word...

GLC07480.02

to unknown re: Revolutionary War in New York

Reed discusses counter-intelligence "it being of the utmost importance to prevent any Communication or Correspondence with the Enemy," the British invasion of Staten Island, and a direction that the army not recruit unarmed soldiers, as guns "cannot...

GLC07480.03

to William Blount

"The enemy expect to overrun... Louisiana before a force can be collected to stop them...every exertion must be made to have by draft & voluntary servic[e] the whole in the field or rest assured all is lost and never will be regained but with oceans...

GLC07547

to John Langdon re: Continental army's success at Trenton, naval victories

"If Genl W. persues the enemy before they recover the present panic (which is his intention) he will still end the campaign gloriously..."

GLC07559

to Thomas B. Adams re: travel plans to meet brother in Frankfort

Adams writes that he shall not arrive in Frankfort until 2 days hence as "my luck ... has been so untoward since I began this journey that I can reckon upon nothing as to time -- for one accident after another has delayed us to such a degree that my...

GLC07561

to Fulwar Skipwith

Discusses the Spanish threat and the disastrous northern campaign in the War of 1812. Also comments on generals James Wilkinson and Wade Hampton in the aftermath of their failed attempt to attack Montreal. Notes that congress has approved an...

GLC07341

to William Thornton

Discusses British General Thornton's valor and wounds received at the Battle of Bladensburg and the Battle of New Orleans. Also critically discusses European politics and war, and assesses Napoleon at length. Notes that Thornton's capture and...

GLC07367

New-York weekly journal. [Vol. 933, no. 80 (May 19, 1735)]

Argues for the education of "women of quality." States several reasons why education should be more available to women: a woman's domestic lifestyle is better suited learning than a man's lifestyle and women's natural gift of speech can be put to...

GLC07336

to Robert R. Livingston re: receiving a request from Doctor Benjamin Franklin

Asks him to come to Paris to help finalize Treaty of Paris. (Mat burn at edges; possibly bleached.)

GLC07357

to John Bradstreet re: cost of British Army victories at Ticonderoga

GLC07501

to unknown captain re: orders to reinforce Hudson Highlands against attack

GLC07482

to Jasper Veats re: petition from Congress to be delivered to King George

Discusses a petition from Congress to be delivered "to His Majesty."

GLC07481.03

to Benjamin Rush re: Jefferson and Madison's Presidential terms, War of 1812

"Those who brought us into this confusion are the best qualified to bring us out of it" (War of 1812).

GLC07492

to James Clinton re: last stages of unsuccessful Canadian invasion

GLC07493

to William Heath re: requesting Stark's aid for a second invasion of Canada

GLC07494

to George Clinton re: defending northern borders against British & Indian raids

Written to Governor Clinton of New York.

GLC07495

to Robert R. Livingston re: Canada, wishes to be home

"Our Liberties are so intimately connected with freedom in Canada... would I were at my plough again!" (Montgomery is writing to his brother-in-law.)

GLC07496

to Governor of Havana re: British forces in Georgia

Rutledge asks Spanish Governor of Havana: "To concoct a plan for reducing the British force in Georgia."

GLC07497

to James Monroe re: organizing military forces

"It seems the Emperor never kept his ministers so hard at work night and day...to organize and push forward the unexampled military force before which Europe now trembles." Labeled "Dispatch no. 9"

GLC07459.02

Proclamation [threatening rebellious New Yorkers]

Broadside threatening rebellious New Yorkers: "seduced from their Allegiance by...Ambitious and Factious Men."

GLC07462

to David G. Burnet re: politics in Texas

"Austin has been admitted to Bail. Letters from him & Almonte say he will leave Mexico, intirely liberated, in a short time. The new election for governor, Lt. governor, and members of Congress, will take place here next Monday." Also mentions...

GLC07639

to George Grenville re: aftermath of Boston Massacre, troop presence in Boston

"It was so apparently incompatible with the Safety of the town for the troops to continue any longer in it, that His Majesty's Council were unanimous in their Advice to the Lieutenant Governor, that they should be removed to the Barracks at Castle...

GLC07649

to Samuel Adams, et al. re: British policy & the potential loss of the colonies

"History shows that by these Steps great Empires have crumbled heretofore; and the late Transactions we have so much Cause to complain of, show that we are in the same Train, and that without a greater Share of Prudence and Wisdom than we seem on...

GLC07651

Anonymous note re: division of American bill

"The American bill if Divided into different bills will most certainly meet with less opposition..."

GLC07654.01

Extract of letter from Committee of Merchants at Boston to Jasper Mauduit

Bernard has itemized one hundred and five points, ranging from the establishment of "a Nobility for life" to the redrawing of colonial frontiers according to "natural boundaries." Includes a three-page preface.

GLC07654.02

to George Grenville re: illicit trade in America, Holland, and other ports

GLC07654.03

Principles of Law & Policy applied to British Colonies in America

GLC07654.04

to George Grenville re: improprieties in collecting taxes in Colonies

GLC07654.05

to Commissioners of Trade and Plantation re: French under English rule in Quebec

GLC07654.06

List of undischarged taxes from the Colonies

GLC07654.07

to George Grenville re: the Stamp Act, a need for changes in colonial society

GLC07654.08

to George Grenville re: Colonial remonstrance against Molasses Act of 1733

He quotes: "'That the Complaint contained in the New England Memorial & Petition was frivolous & Groundless, an high Insult upon his Majesty's Government, & tending to shake off the dependency of the said Colony upon this Kingdom, to which by Law &...

GLC07654.09

to King George III re: establishment of admiralty courts

With secretarial signatures of Grenville, Lord North and John Turner. Copy of a letter to King George III discussing the admiralty and vice admiralty courts, along with a description of three new courts at Boston, Philadelphia, and Charleston.

GLC07654.10

Treasury minutes re: Stamp Act revenue

"...[I]t is expected that a full Asembly will form very different Resolutions Such as may cement the Union, which alone can establish the Safety and Prosperity of the Colonies and the Mother Country." Marked "Copy" on first page.

GLC07654.11

to Lt. Gov. Francis Fauquier re: Va. House of Burgesses resolves on Stamp Act

GLC07654.12

Appointing Tobias Lear as Consul to Algiers

GLC07658

to Baron de Capellan de Sol re: letter of thanks

Highly complimentary letter of thanks for a gift received from the Patriotic Society of the City of Enkhuysen, The Netherlands. "Your station, Sir, and your Character in particular, have indeed merited the confidence and regard of the Confederate...

GLC07676

to George Grenville re: update of Assembly proceeding against Colden

GLC07654.36

Copy of a circular letter to colonial governments re: taxes imposed on colonies

GLC07654.37

to George Grenville re: update of Assembly proceeding against Colden

GLC07654.38

to Dr. Thomas Moffatt re: anti-British sentiments in the Colonies

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