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to Frank Richardson

Written from an unknown soldier. Written on stationery of the Sergeant of Arms Office, House of Representatives, noted "Q.M. Gen.s Office." Envelope with 3 cent (1861) pink stamp, postmarked. Discusses the fall of Richmond and the celebration of...

GLC02034.02

to The Port Collector of Gloucester, Massachusetts

Circular letter from the Treasury Department giving guidelines for conforming to the Embargo Act of 1807. A sample form for port collectors appears on the verso. Gallatin was then secretary of the treasury.

GLC02050.01

to William M. Burnell

Explains his plans to travel to Washington, D.C., and recommends caution in regard to the Ynipani treaty. Indicates that "they will try to represent us as in sympathy with the British.

GLC02071

to Benjamin Rush re: re: "Has America no soul?" and America's future

Written from retirement at Quincy, bemoaning the state of America, its manipulation by European politicians and its potentially great future. Adams asks whether "America has no soul" since no one jumps to its defense. He also foresees, like many...

GLC01965

to George Newbould

General Brown forwards $300 to pay interest on a bond. Notes that his quarters are good and that supplies are coming to his town. Indicates that he is not worried by the enemy forces in the vicinity and welcomes an attack, because it would "give...

GLC02047

Gerald Ford's Remarks in Japan

Signed in blue felt-tip marker on page 6. The speech discusses the state of American-Japanese relations. Speech given as the first American President to visit Japan. Tucked into a gilt stamped leather valise with yellow moiré tabs, said to have...

GLC01474

An Act for making provisions for the subsistence of his Majesty's Forces during their march through this colony and for providingcarriages for transporting their baggage

The act provided for subsistence and transport for British forces.
It is in Clark's hand, with signatures by J. Betcher (Governor) and others. Second page is docketed on verso on the same date as creation. Both pages are bound at the top by a red...

GLC01450.524

[Appointment of William Lacey to ensign]

Appointed ensign in the corps commanded by Charles O'Hara, lieutenant colonel commandant. Ordered by the Court of St. James and authorized by King George III. Entered with the Secretary of War Matt Lewis in the office of Thomas Gore, commissary...

GLC01450.532

[Bond signed by British officer]

Countersigned by Jonathan Cowdney and Cary Ludlow. Certifies that Prevost will pay to Anne Devisme of Paramus New Jersey, 273 pounds, 5 shilling and 6 pence. Autograph note on second page signed by Anne De Visme and dated 12 November 1792 states...

GLC01450.622.01

to James Clinton, re: enlisting troops to attack Canada

Signed as Lieutenant Gov. of New York.

GLC01450.653

to Winfield Scott

Mande asks General Winfield Scott to supply his ship with supplies to enable its return to England. Letter written aboard the British ship "Favorite" commanded by Captain Mande which carried the Treaty of Ghent notifying America of peace in the War...

GLC01450.722

Congressional resolution to Delaware, re: guidelines for exchanging money

Certified copy of a resolution of Congress asking states to enact laws requiring redemption of British bills of credit acquired on or before 4/9/1775, providing guidelines and redemption dates. Docketed on verso. Was written in Congress.

GLC01600

Petition from the General Congress... to the King [American grievances]

The last action of the first Continental Congress. Entitled "A Genuine Copy / of the / Peititon from the General Congress in America to the King. Published by Order of the Congress, at Philadelphia Oct. 26, 1774." 2 columns. No imprint...

GLC01671

Pennsylvania journal and weekly advertiser. [No. 1674 (January 4, 1774) - no. 1725 (December 27, 1775)] [with gaps]

Revolutionary War era newspaper: Pennsylvania Journal. 5 and 19 April 1775 issues contain fugitive slave ads. Issue number 1698 is missing. March 8, 1775 contains African Slavery In America written by Thomas Paine in 1774. The December 6, 1775...

GLC01706

Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 1901 (May 30, 1765)]

Contains an announcement of the passage of the Stamp Act on p. 2 and mentions the new stamp duties in other sections. Reports news from around Europe and the colonies, including an act passed in Philadelphia for the maintenance and repair of roads....

GLC01714

Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 1908 (July 18, 1765), no. 1910 (August 1, 1765), no. 1914 (August 29, 1765) - no. 1917 (September 19, 1765)]

In addition to news from Europe and the colonies, and various advertisements and announcements, each issue touches on the controversy surrounding the Stamp Act. Issue 1908 reports on an upcoming colonial assembly which will seek relief from the...

GLC01715

Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 1918 (September 26, 1765) - No. 1922 (October 24, 1765)]

In addition to news from Europe and the colonies, and various advertisements and announcements, each issue touches on the controversy surrounding the Stamp Act. Issue 1918 reports on the burning in effigy of a stamp distributor in Annapolis, the...

GLC01716

Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 1926 (November 21, 1765) - no. 1931 (December 26, 1765)]

In addition to news from Europe and the colonies, and various advertisements and announcements, each issue touches on the controversy surrounding the Stamp Act. Issue 1926 reports on a Massachusetts resolution against the Stamp Act and the burying...

GLC01718

The Secretary of State.... [report on supplying coinage from England]

Broadside printed by Childs and Swaine. First printing of Jefferson's first published report as Secretary of State rejecting a proposal to import copper coins minted in England as an infringement on American sovereignty. The idea had been proposed...

GLC01738

Speech to Parliament re: "the troubles" in America

Printed by William & Thomas Bradford. The speech blames American leaders for the independence movement and announces the recovery of Canada and New York.

GLC01754

Extract from minutes of Congress: concord with Russia on neutral shipping

Resolutions towards a commercial and diplomatic accord between the two nations.

GLC01781

Calls for an audit of the accounts of General Shirley's Command in North America.

GLC01450.307

[Appointment of Thomas Irving to Inspector of Imports and Exports and Register of Shipping in America]

Also signed by Charles Parson, William Burch, Henry Hudson, and one other ("J. Wm. [illegible]"), all at the Customs House in Boston. Appointed by "the Commissioners for managing & causing to be levied his Majesties Customs and other Duties in...

GLC01450.406.02

British impressment order to Capt Powlett, signed as Lord High Admiral

Countersigned by John Cleveland.

GLC01450.412.13

[Commission of John Paul Mascarene to Captain]

Appointment of John Paul Mascarine to Captain in the Regiment of Colonel Richard Phillips Esq. Signed by Secretary of War R. Arnold. Signed by the Commissary General [name illegible]. Signed by J. Addison below the phrase "by His Majesties Command."...

GLC01450.441