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Supplement to the Daily Advertiser...

Contains report of Congressional Committee establishing a system of revenue. Trimmed. Docketed on p. 1 "Report of Congress, Feb 1786"

GLC06955

A Treatise on Political Economy [edited by Jefferson]

First American edition of this important economic work. Translation of French work. Ownership signature of Archibald Austin, a Virginia lawyer who was retained sometimes by Jefferson. The translation from the original French was gone over and...

GLC06987

A Treatise on Political Economy [edited and signed by Clement C. Biddle]

Fuller title: "A Treatise on Political Economy; or the Production, Distribution and Consumption of Wealth. Translated from the Fourth edition of the French by C. R. Prinsep, with notes by the Translator...containing a Translation of the Introduction...

GLC06988

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

The Pennsylvania packet, or, the general advertiser [No. 686 (December 6, 1780)]

Prints the Continental Congress's proclamation of a day of "public Thanksgiving and prayer." There is also an article on national fiscal matters and "Doctor Shippen's Vindication" for charges of neglect to soldiers during the American Revolution....

GLC06665

to: Wilmor W. Morris.

Watson considered writing earlier but explains "I know you get all the current news of your old haunts from the fair sex." He reports that conditions are improving, most of the "iron works, rolling mills, glass houses etc. have resumed operations,"...

GLC06451.054

to Thomas Law

Response to a letter and memorial from Maryland and District of Columbia attorney Law, a supporter of monetary reform. Supports Law's proposal for the issuance of treasury notes bearing interest. These "would soon be withdrawn from the circulation...

GLC06478

to James Mease

Comments on reading Mease's two volume, "Archive of useful knowledge" promoting manufactures, agriculture, and economy. States that they are, "the foundations upon which a lone we can safly build our independence, as well as public and private...

GLC06514

to John Langdon

Discusses bank notes and their utility, and his efforts to widen their circulation and the public's confidence in them by applying his personal credit. Also indicates that he will get flour and iron to Langdon as soon as he can secure a vessel and...

GLC06528

to his wife

He sent a pencil letter to his wife with Mr. Day including lemon syrup and castor oil. Writes that he will send his aunt soda powders. "Richmond is starving almost" due to the high selling prices and scarcity of goods. Asks her if she has noticed how...

GLC06582.23

to his wife

Asks if she is sick or in need of stamps. He asks her to write to him if she has not done so already. He would like her to record the progress of Liz and to report the effect the chicken pox had on Lizzie's "head piece." He describes the rising...

GLC06582.25

to his wife

Informs her that he received her letter and is very thankful. He also mentions that he bought her several hairpins "and any other little articles I think you may need." He tells her of his departure which will be between the 16th and 20th, and...

GLC06582.57

to Elizabeth Ferguson

Complains about the poor real estate market in regard to the sale of Ms. Ferguson's land and currency inflation. Has an entire paragraph crossed out on page two. Possibly for probate.

GLC05698.01

Project for the economical development of Mexico and Latin America

Co-authored with Renan E. Perez Rivero. Published in Mexico City, Mexico in May 1961. President John F. Kennedy signed a note "For Jim," using his personal stationary, which is pasted at the front of the binder. Items contained in green leather...

GLC05723

Project for the economical development of Mexico and Latin America

Co-authored with Renan E. Perez Rivero. Published in Mexico City, Mexico in May 1961. President John F. Kennedy signed a note "For Jim," using his personal stationary, which is pasted at the front of the binder. Items contained in green leather...

GLC05723.01

[Tickertape parade in Mexico]

Shows police motorbikes in flying-V parade formation with line of vehicles following.

GLC05723.02

[John and Jacqueline Kennedy with unknown Mexican government officials]

John and Jackie Kennedy stand at a banquet table with four other people making a toast. Behind the table is a backdrop with the American and Mexican flag crossed.

GLC05723.03

to John Sherman

Cooper, an inventor and philanthropist, replies to a letter from Sherman, a United States Representative from Ohio. Referring to the pending possibility of Civil War, states " I infer ... that there is much doubt that an arrangement will be made in...

GLC05801

to Thomas Smith

Reveals his anti-Lincoln sentiment, and discusses hardships due to war. Smith, an ardent secessionist, writes to his son Thomas. Mentions hardship, the number who have died for "The Cause," scarcity of money and provisions from "Lincoln's war." He...

GLC06370

to Benjamin Heywood

Informs Heywood that he was chosen for a committee to settle payment for Massachusetts troops in arrears due to currency depreciation. Written at "Camp Pines Bridge"

GLC02499.16

to James Seagrove

Commodore Barry tells Seagrove that the militia who suppressed the Whiskey Rebellion in western Pennsylvania has arrived home safe. Also indicates that he sent receipts with this letter (not included). Written from Strawberry Hill, Barry's near...

GLC02500.02

[Four dollar bond issued by Rhode Island during the Revolutionary War]

Printed by Hall & Sellers and signed by Metcalf Bowler. Due to mature on 31 December 1786; set at a five percent interest rate. Marked number 667.

GLC02503.03.02

to his son [possibly his son-in-law, James Duane]

Discusses a snow storm that may work to the American troops' advantage as the roads are impassable. Mentions a food shortage and the rising costs of provisions. Assures the recipient that his family, under Livingston's care, is healthy. Asks about...

GLC02537.01