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to Philip Coleman

writes that the new baby is unlike the eldest and he is sleeping more at night than formerly.desires to help a German gentleman in the army. Sue has been unwell.

GLC08413.56

Departure of the Pilgrim Fathers from Delft Haven.

One engraving entitled "Departure of the Pilgrim Fathers From Delf Haven" circa 1850-1860. Depicts the pilgrims who landed at Plymouth on the Mayflower in December 1620, leaving Delft Haven, Holland. Engraved after the original painting by Charles W...

GLC08878.0004

The First Landing of the Pilgrims, 1620.

One engraving entitled "The First Landing of the Pilgrims, 1620" dated 1856. Depicts the first men, women, and children arriving at Plymouth Rock. Shows the Mayflower in the bay. From the original painting by Charles Lucy (misspelled Lucey)...

GLC08878.0005

Landing of Roger Williams.

One engraving entitled "Landing of Roger Williams" dated 1867. Depicts the landing of Roger Williams in Rhode Island in 1636. Native American Indians greet him. From a painting by Alonzo Chappel. Published by Johnson, Fry & Co.

GLC08878.0006

to A.F. Cunningham

Declines an invitation to visit with The Temperance Societies of Washington due to a prior engagement. Compliments the Societies' work by stating that "the recollection of the Friends of the Temperance in Washington, being amongst the earliest to...

GLC00496.197

to John Davidson

Regarding an address from the Yankee Club of Stewartstown, County Tyrone, Ireland. Recipient inferred from docket.

GLC00496.105

to William North

Written by von Steuben as a retired Revolution officer to William North as a gentleman farmer in upstate New York. North was von Steuben's aide-de-camp during the Revolution. Translation is in the collateral file. Apologizes for tardy response...

GLC00496.086

[Certificate given by the commitee in the case of Colonel Ezra Bedlam]

Certificate issued by the committee put together by Boston on the procurement of its quota for recruits for the Continental Army. Says that Lieutenant Colonel Ezra Bedlam, in the office of the muster master, discharged his duties faithfully. States...

GLC02437.01441

to Elbridge Gerry re: frustrations and doubts on British commercial treaty

Written as U.S. Minister to Great Britain after formally presenting his credentials to George III. Enclosing letters (not included) "sent to Mr. Jay in Cypher." America had been flooded with British imports after the Revolution, but Congress was...

GLC02293

to Robert McClelland

Requests a job in the Department of the Interior for "Col Gaszynsk...a Polish gentleman of merit and character."

GLC02320.04