27 April 1789

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Comte de Moustier re: observations on Congress, hopes for France

Franklin expresses his regrets for the late assembly of Congress, and adds his best wishes for the momentous meeting of the Estates General meeting that very day, "I pray sincerely that by means of that Assembly the public Interests may be advanced and succeed, and the future welfare and Glory of French Nation be firmly established."

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03 December 1790

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Comte de Moustier re: regrets Moustier's return to Europe, Bill of Rights

Written as Secretary of State. Jefferson actually had helped engineer Moustier's recall after his stormy tenure as French ambassador.

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October 15, 1787

Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Comte de Moustier [in French]

Year inferred from similar letters. Letter discusses Lafayette's desire to visit America again. Lafayette writes that he is "impatient" to see again his American friends.

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May 30, 1788

Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Comte de Moustier

Lafayette writes that the Republican style is sometimes "un peu froide" and that the American exterior can be a little cold compared to that of France. He comments on the importance of a National Assembly. Also, mentions Moustier feeling slighted and relations in French.

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January 2, 1789

Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Comte de Moustier [in French]

Lafayette comments on the French whale oil industry, particularly the Company of Dunkirk ("dunkerque"). Letter mentions the importation of whale oil from the US to France.

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1813

Jeakes, Joseph, fl. 1812-1813

Print

Title: His Majesty's ship Shannon... capturing the American... Frigate Chesapeake

Published G. Webster. War of 1812 print.

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August 10, 1776

Faden, William, fl. 1750-1836

Map

Title: A Plan of the attack on Fort Sulivan, near Charles Town in South Carolina. by a Squadron of His Majesty's Ships, on the 28th of June 1776. with the Disposition of the King's Land Forces, and the Encampments and Entrenchments of the...

Title continues: "Rebels from the Drawings made on the Spot." Mentions Lieutenant Colonel Tho[mas] James of the Royal Regimental Artillery. Hudson River is hand colored. Kenneth Nebenzahl's "Battle Plans of the American Revolution", page 64.

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13 August 1813

Birch, Thomas, 1779-1851

Print

Title: U.S. Frigate Constitution... capturing... Frigate Guerriere

Hand colored engraving

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November 1776

Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794

Map

Title: The Theatre of war in North America [with:] A compendious account....

Not in Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, but possibly related to 6 (?). With text "A Compendious Account of the British Colonies in North America" which contains a 1765 popluation chart of the British Colonies in North America, listing numbers of men (both African American and white) able to carry arms. Engraving with hand color on borders and on table (green/yellow). The map has some slight losses on the left side in the upper Mississippi River and also in West Florida; the "Account" has some slight text losses (noticeably: Nova Scotia).

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1863

Magnus, Charles, 1826-1900

Map

Title: Panorama of the Mississippi Valley and Its Fortifications

Four-paneled, printed Civil War map showing the Mississippi River from its mouth at the Gulf of Mexico up to St. Louis, Missouri and its junction with the Missouri River. Shows counties and towns, with inset drawings of major cities along the way. Oriented from the north along the river from the left panel to the right. Charles Magnus (1826-1900), a artist and printer, was one of the few printers who were allowed unlimited access to visit Union camps, hospitals, and even battlefields during the Civil War. He produced images through Charles Magnus & Co. in New York City. He is best known…

GLC03291

24 November 1870

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ulysses Grant, Jr re: family news of mother, Nellie, Jim, Jessie, Fred

Written to his son at Harvard University.

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1744

Book

Title: The Present State of the Country and Inhabitants, Europeans and Indians...

With five pages of advertisments.

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12 June 1776 - 21 June 1776

United States. Continental Congress.

Letter signed

Title: Resolution appointing Congressional "Board of War and Ordinance"

Signed by Charles Thomson as secretary. Includes attached circular letter addressed to Artemas Ward re: founding of War Office and instructions for monthly reporting; signed by John Adams, Roger Sherman, Benjamin Harrison, James Wilson, and Edward Rutledge. Written in the hand of Richard Peters; docketed by Artemas Ward on address leaf. (Formerly cataloged as GLC 3295.01 (p. 3) and .02 (p. 1-2).)

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24 December 1782

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles W. F. Dumas re: need to conclude a peace treaty (treaty of Paris)

Written as American Peace Commissioner in Paris. Dumas served as an American agent in the Hague. Requests a copy of G. Pownal's Pensees sur la Revolution &c. Adams writes "We cannot say whether we are to have Peace or not. I wish the definitive Treaty were Signed or the Negotiations broken off that I may return to you."

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29 March 1799

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Timothy Pickering

President Adams approves the appointment of James Reid of New Hampshire as Vice Consul in Canton (Guangzhou, China). One black and white bust engraving of John Adams included.

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22 November 1799

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvanus Bourne

Discusses the appointment of a consular agent at Embden, mentioning a Mr. Gregory as a possible appointee. Notes changes in France's government (Napoleon's seizing of power), doubting that it will produce a general peace in the Quasi-War between the United States and France. States that it is unlikely that "Prussia will interfere in any manner for the restoration of Peace, or that she could do much to bring it about were she ever so inclined to attempt it." Mentions two principles as the foundation for the war, but does not specify them. Written while Adams served as American Minister to…

GLC03298

16 June 1812

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to P.P.F. Degrand

Thanks Degrand for sending Boston newspapers containing "The Message of Govr. Gerry concerning libels, and the Act of Incorporation of the State Bank." Mentions lost correspondence from Degrand. Comments on an anecdote about assassination and discusses the assassination of British Prime Minister Spencer Percival. Also discusses American politics, particularly the pernicious effects of the "prevalence of party spirit among us, and the licentiousness of the press." Written while Adams was the American Minister to Russia shortly before the Declaration of War against Britain.

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January 7, 1888

Anthony, Susan B., 1820-1906

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry W. Blair

Suggests strategies by which Blair can work with other women's rights supporters to add woman's suffrage to a proposed 16th Amendment to the United States Constitution. Written on National Woman Suffrage Association letterhead. Blair was a United States Senator from New Hampshire.

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25 July 1768

Arnold, Benedict, 1741-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Margaret Arnold

Writes to his wife, Peggy, in New Haven, Connecticut. Informs that he has sent her brandy, oranges, coconuts, handkerchiefs, and more from the West Indies and hopes the shipment has arrived safely. Briefly discusses his own trade. Desires to return to his family, " ... a separation from you is attended with the most Cruel Anxiety, you who are with your Friends Cannot Imagine my Impatience to leave this Savage Island & be with you & my Friends who are most Dear to me." Mentions some pending law suits. Gives love to the family. With an initialed postscript.

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26 February 1861

Benjamin, Judah Philip, 1811-1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J. B. Saunders

States that he can do nothing about Saunders land claims, due to secession. Because of Southern secession, Saunders must take his claims up with the state offices of the seceded states, and the petitions he filed before secession are no longer relevant. Benjamin also states "I am to leave to-morrow for Montgomery." Written the day after he was appointed Confederate Attorney General.

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5 September 1800

Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Jay

Writes regarding a disagreement between them over his expenses for a trip to Hartford, Connecticut. Burr states he and Hamilton are in agreement over what they believed would be the expense payment structure for the trip.

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1 August 1783

Carleton, Guy, 1724-1808

Letter signed

Title: to Lord Frederick North

Transmits extracts of letters (not included) written by an unknown member of Congress to a friend which have come into his possession. Advises that the letters, " ... contain so much information, and appear to be written with so much judgment, that I cannot delay transmitting them to your Lordship." This letter is Carleton's retained copy, noted as duplicate no. 97. Written as Governor of Quebec to North as the British Secretary of State. One black and white bust engraving of Guy Carleton included.

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March 18, 1673

Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685

Document signed

Title: [Royal order to expedite the outfitting of the Castle Finship, which is to accompany the Dyamond to New York].

Countersigned by Secretary of the Admiralty Board Samuel Pepys.

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3 August 1833

Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Jarvis

Written as Senator from Kentucky. Clay blames the rise of nullification on the "triumph of Gen. [Andrew] Jackson over Mr. [John Quincy] Adams in 1828, alludes to the dangers of the nullification controversy, and highlights his role in effecting a congressional compromise to prevent bloodshed. Clay writes that if he had not compromised he feared the "entire destruction" of the American system of tariffs or a "Civil War." Hopes that manufacturing will not be hurt by the "Compromise" but feels that the bill was fair to both sides of the dispute. Concludes by stating, " ... it should now be…

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February 23, 1861

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis W. Pickens re: introducing Maj. Whiting, to survey Charleston forts

Written as President of the Confederate States, to Gov. Pickens of South Carolina. Docketed by Pickens on the verso.

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