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to Col. Alexander McDougall

Washington writes that he is told that a vessel has just arrived with gun powder, which he asks McDougall to obtain. (Name is McDougall, per Fitzpatrick.)

GLC00154.03

to Roberto Sacasa

Signed by Harrison as President and William Fisher Wharton as Secretary of State. Informs Sacasa, President of Nicaragua, that Romualdo Pacheco will no longer serve as United States Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Nicaragua due to...

GLC00162.08

to William R. Day

Discusses having met with Beriah Wilkins, the owner and editor of the Washington Post, who wants to be sent to Paris and attached to the U.S. Peace Commission. Wilkins feels he can be of great service to the American people and the Commission...

GLC00162.10

to William R. Day

Discusses Beriah Wilkins', the owner and editor of the Washington Post, upcoming trip to Paris. Tells Day that Wilkins is not seeking employment but does want to be of help, if he can be. Written on Executive Mansion letterhead. Day was president of...

GLC00162.11

to Lewis L. Strauss

On the fifteenth anniversary of the Balfour Declaration, Herbert Hoover writes to "express the hope that the ideal of the establishment of the National Jewish Home in Palestine, as embodied in that Declaration, will continue to prosper." Also notes...

GLC00162.14

to John Wayles Eppes

Written as Vice-President to his son-in-law. Jefferson discusses the Logan incident, in which George Logan, a Philadelphia Quaker, attempted to negotiate differences between the United States and the French Directory on his own initiative (the Logan...

GLC00148

to New Jersey Convention

The letter announces the Declaration of Independence. Stamps on verso: "Sold by Merchantile Library" [red stamp] "Tomlinson Collection" [purple stamp]. With docket on page 2.

GLC00154.01

to Robert R. Livingston, re: peace preliminaries [letterpress copy]

Possibly a letterpress retained copy announcing preliminary peace accords between France, Britain, Spain and the United States.

GLC00154.04

to General Menvu [in French]

Napoleon signs as General in Chief of the armée d'Angleterre (army of England). Written on stationery containing a printed image depicting Liberty enthroned. The words "Republique," "Francaise," "Liberte," and "Egalite" are printed above the...

GLC00154.11

[Endorsement of John XXIII written as A. Roncalli] [in Italian]

Roncalli's endorsement is written on verso of a letter signed by Myron Charles Taylor, a United States diplomat. Taylor's typed letter was created 30 May 1952 on Hotel Ritz, Paris stationery. Taylor writes "With reference to our conversation of...

GLC00154.12

[Mexican War letter and map] [Decimalized]

GLC00155

to his parents

Writes about his enlistment and his promotion to sergeant. Tells his family about his ability to learn the drills faster than anyone in his company and mentions having seen combat. Discusses camp life, rations, and not having a uniform. Mentions the...

GLC00155.01

[Map of the part of the valley of Mexico which has been a field of battle]

Black-inked lithograph map of Mexico with route of armies in brown, blue and green inks. Denotes military travel during August and September of 1847. On back, note by Wellington Cleveland Burnett explaining locations. On front, cardinal directions...

GLC00155.02

to Thomas W. Ringold

Writing from camp on the Rio Grande, Taylor discusses current military matters. Reply to Ringold focuses on their common aggravations and the problems of being a soldier.

GLC00162.01

to Cyrus W. Field

James Buchanan congratulates Field on his transatlantic telegraph enterprise. "Under the blessings of Divine Providence, I trust it may prove instrumental in promoting perpetual peace and friendship between the Kindred nations." Informs Field that he...

GLC00162.03

to Herbert Hoover [Decimalized .01- .02]

Discusses the starvation relief in Europe and Hoover's part in its management. Expresses his support and advises Hoover as to the next steps in food distribution abroad. Discusses rationing. Stamped on page one by the U.S. Food Administration...

GLC00162.13

[Thomas Jefferson's defense of the Embargo Act of 1807]

Sent to Elijah Brown, Jr. Esq. Circular sent in response to criticisms of the Embargo Act of 1807 by people in the town of Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Explains and defends the Embargo Act as a recourse for securing the United States' rights to...

GLC00115.01

to Dudley Porter, Jr. & Co.

The letter gives advice to a ship owner whose vessel was seized near Dominica. He informs them that they must apply to the British government for relief. Written as secretary of state. Address leaf has been separated.

GLC00116

to Levi P. Morton

Chester Alan Arthur introduces an American newspaper man, Albert Pulitzer, to the American foreign minister to France, Morton, as Pulitzer will be travelling abroad. Also asks Morton to extend "any attention or courtesy you may be enabled...

GLC00118.02

to John A. Stewart

Signed as Commerce Secretary to the chair of the George Washington Bicentennial Celebration Committee in New York. Declines serving on a George Washington Committee because he has too many commitments already. Typed on Department of Commerce...

GLC00118.09

to Gov. Edward Rutledge SC

The letter discusses the European war and military preparedness.

GLC00122

to William B. Lewis

The letter mentions concern with supply problems to Lewis, who was quartermaster in Nashville, government inefficiency, the national debt and heavy taxes. Includes complaints of his own inactivity when his troops are needed in the Northwest, but will...

GLC00113

to "Editor"

Robinson's retained copy of a letter written to the editor of the Newspaper "Intelligencer." Does not appear to have been published. With irrelevant docketing on the outer leaf concerning possibly Robinson's sister, initialed J.C.R. Some sentences...

GLC00120

to Mary Tyler

John Tyler eeplies to his daughter concerning a discussion of the Duke of Marlborough and Charles XII of Sweden. He then proceeds to discuss English writers and Joseph Addison's and Richard Steele's Sir Roger De Coverley papers. Writes that he hopes...

GLC00128

to Noble Wimberley Jones

Letter written to Noble Wimberley Jones, Savannah, Ga. The letter discusses foreign affairs. With free frank.

GLC00134

to Joseph Smith

With free frank on address leaf. Letter includes discussion of the Royal family and mentions situation in London.

GLC00135

to Jonathan Dayton

Addressed to Dayton at Elizabethtown. States that the pending non-intercourse bill has gone through the stages and is now ready to be passed by Congress. Encloses a copy of the bill (not present). Comments on how the bill will do in the Senate.

GLC00136

to William Homsley

Written by Paca as a state senator in Maryland to Homsley, a resident of Queen Anne County, Maryland. Discusses the market for barley and tries to negotiate a sale with Homsley. Mentions that the enemy's light horse have made an excursion into New...

GLC00138

to Gorham Parsons

Pickering, Secretary of State, writes to Parsons, a Boston merchant who requested that the United States restore his ship, the Eliza, with her cargo of brandy. Cites the details of the Eliza's case, stating that the vessel was sailing for Gibraltar...

GLC00143

to Henry Clay

President Adams, writing to Secretary of State Clay, defends Joel R. Poinsett, the American ambassador to Mexico, against accusations of Masonism. Describes Congress' accusations as "vague, indefinite and sustained by no better evidence than morbid...

GLC00104

to James Madison re: news, capitol coming to the Potomac

The letter discusses local news, Pendleton's pleasure with the capitol coming to the Potomac, discussion of American pre-war debts to Britain, and constitutional defining of treaties.

GLC00099.144

to James Madison re: attack on the Hamilton's Bank of the U.S.

In the letter Pendleton objects to Hamilton's Treasury plan. Also discusses taxes, disposition of public lands, standing army, and peace between Britain and Spain.

GLC00099.145

Legal brief in the case of Jones v. Walker

Legal brief in the suit of Jones, surviving partner of Farrell and Jones, of Great Britain, against Thomas Walker, Defendant, in debt on bond before the Federal Circuit Court, Richmond, Va. Entirely in the hand of Edmund Pendleton. Probably 1791....

GLC00099.147

to James Madison re: transmittal letter of the preceding legal document

Transmittal letter for legal brief in the suit of Jones v. Walker. Page 4 is docketed by Madison: "[illegible] inclosing the discussions in the Circuit Court of the US at Richmond on the subject of 'British Debts'." A pencil note identifies the...

GLC00099.148

to James McHenry

The letter discusses fear or rising debt and taxes. Written as President to his Secretary of War. Adams approves McHenry's raising a company of cavalry [sic] but worries at cost. "This system of Debts and Taxes is levelling all government in Europe."...

GLC00103

[Journal of William Ellery's journey from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Dighton, Massachusetts]

Signed "W.E." Discusses his travels and expenses through eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, southern New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Contains descriptions of Moravian settlements near Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; imprisoned Tories at Newton...

GLC00107.01

[Journal of William Ellery's journey from Dighton, Massachusetts, to Yorktown, Pennsylvania]

Discusses British General John Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga and meetings with Generals Oliver Wolcott and Israel Putnam, and with Members of the Continental Congress Francis Dana, John Hancock, John Adams, and Samuel Adams. Includes allusions to...

GLC00107.02

[Journal of William Ellery's journey from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts]

Discusses his travels through Eastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Princeton, New Jersey, southern New York State, Connecticut, Providence, Rhode Island, and Massachusettes. Describes the defeat of Sir Henry Clinton at the Battle of Monmouth and...

GLC00107.03

[Journal of William Ellery's journey from Dighton, Massachusetts, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]

Discusses travels through Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania and Philadelphia. Describes preparations for Independence day in Philadelphia on the day of his departure (3 July 1779) and reports news of British marauding on...

GLC00107.04

[Journal of William Ellery's journey from Cranston, Rhode Island, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]

Discusses his travels through Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The bulk of the journal records the journey from Rhode Island to Philadelphia. Discusses a debate about blood chemistry and other medical matters that he...

GLC00107.05

to George G. Channing

In the letter, William Ellery thanks his grandson for his letter and for the wine he sent. He apologizes for the delay in responding due to outfitting a revenue cutter to cruise against violators of the Non-Intercourse Act. He reports that he has...

GLC00108.01

to George G. Channing

In the letter, William Ellery reprimands his grandson for the delay in sending his last letter. Channing asked for aid regarding a bank in which Ellery owned stock. Ellery replies that he will help his grandson and uses a shipping metaphor to preach...

GLC00108.04

to George G. Channing

In his letter, William Ellery agrees with his grandson that evils have resulted from commercial regulations brought on by the War of 1812. He does not think Congress will enact an embargo and believes the British have a right to blockade their enemy...

GLC00108.07

to George G. Channing

William Ellery writes to his grandson discussing his daily routine. He hopes Channing will have enough business so he can marry soon. He declines the offer to add to his stock of wine because he wants to reserve his money during the uncertain times...

GLC00108.08

A history of three of the judges of King Charles I: Major-General Whalley, Major-General Goffe, and Colonel Dixwell. . .[Inscribed by William Ellery].

Title continues: "who, at the Restoration, 1660, fled to America, and were secreted and concealed, in Massachusetts and Connecticut, for near thirty years; with an account of Mr. Theophilus Whale, of Narragansett, supposed to have been also one of...

GLC00111

to James Madison

The letter discusses happiness at news of impending peace, following George III's speech to Parliament announcing the loss of the colonies. Edmund Pendleton wrote a similar letter to Washington the same day.

GLC00099.107

to James Madison

The letter discusses prisoner exchanges, hopes for peace, and annexation of Canada. Also mentions: General Carleton and Edmund Pendleton Jr's runaway slave. There is purple mold staining on the letter.

GLC00099.095

to James Madison re: breakdown in peace negotiations

The letter expresses concern over the breakdown in peace negotiations, description of how his nephew's enslaved person escaped with the French Army as an officer's servant.

GLC00099.096

to James Madison re: withdrawal of British troops, Loyalist situation

The letter discusses withdrawal of British troops, the Loyalist situation, recovery of runaway slave, military rumors, Canada, New York, New Jersey, and the treatment of American Loyalists.

GLC00099.097

to James Madison re: negotiations in Paris, British troops leaving

The letter discusses negotiations in Paris, withdrawal of British troops, and Indian wars.

GLC00099.098