August 14, 1799

Stoddert, Benjamin, 1751-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Stoddert, Secretary of the Navy, discusses possibly his will with an unidentified recipient. States "Gordon is so great a Liar, that I conclude merely because he says otherwise, that the [will?] is in good condition." Docket on verso states "Ben Stoddert Philadelphia 14 August 1799." Also docketed below text.

GLC00308.06

17 September 1794

Dale, Richard, 1756-1826

Document signed

Title: [Reciepts related to bonds]

Account entry 816, possibly clipped from a larger account book. Commodore Dale discusses the balance of his bond by the brig Pomona. Mentions a purchase of sugar 22 November 1793 aboard the ship Columbia. Verso contains partial receipt 820 for bonds by the brig Sally dated 25 May 1793, and refers to a coffee purchase completed 11 June 1793 on the brig Nymph. Both receipts state that Sharp Delany, customs collector in Philadelphia, oversaw the transactions cited.

GLC00308.07

14 May 1800

Decatur, Stephen, 1752-1808

Document signed

Title: [Bank note issued to James Stewart for thirty six dollars]

Drawn against the Bank of the United States. With puncture cancellation. Signed "Stephen Decatur Jnr."

GLC00308.08

December 27, 1787

Williams, Otho Holland, 1749-1794

Document signed

Title: [Receipt for cargo of the sloop Hannah]

Signed by Williams as Naval Officer of Baltimore. Signed by Samuel Oakford, master of the sloop. Lists all cargo on the Hannah, including olives, raisins, wine, apples, tea, and beer, among other items. Lists the names of persons to whom the items are consigned. States that the cargo was assumed in Philadelphia, and that Oakford has not broken bulk since arriving in Baltimore. Partially printed. Docketed 27 December 1787.

GLC00308.09

March 2, 1797

Webster, Noah, 1758-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis Childs

Webster, book writer and editor of the New York Federalist newspaper "The Commercial Advertiser," writes to Childs, a New York publisher and friend, in London. He asks Childs to place an order for type with Caslon's foundry, perhaps for his newspaper. He requests Childs to get unsold copies of his books from a noted London bookseller, Charles Dilly. Webster is possibly referring to his works "Dissertations on the English Language," "Political Essays on the Nature and Operation of Money, Public Finances and Other Subjects," or a series of pamphlets on free trade and finance, all of which sold…

GLC00312

March 12, 1783

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

This letter uses oblique language (apparently chosen to avoid its detection by Newburgh conspirators) to call for a meeting of Generals Henry Knox and Jedediah Huntington: "I should be glad to see you & General Huntington at Dinner but be here earlier. The General Orders of yesterday will shew you upon what footing the meeting stands; & when I see you I will assign the reasons for it." That meeting was to discuss an anonymous address to the officers, calling upon them to attend a meeting and to threaten Congress. Washington's "General Orders of yesterday" asked his officers not to…

GLC00390

1800

Paine, Thomas, 1725-1802

Pamphlet

Title: An Eulogy on the life of General George Washington....

Signed on half title by Paine (?). Evans 38178

GLC00420

November 11, 1807

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Rush

Addressed to "My dear Phylosopher [sic] and Friend," this letter discusses George Washington, France and scientific societies. Adams dwells ironically at great length upon those "talents" which brought about Washington's "elevation above his Fellows." The ten talents include a "handsome Face" and "tall Stature", coming from Virginia ("Virginian Geese are all Swans"), the "Gift of Silence," self-control, and his ability to hide his temper. His letter concludes that he ought never have agreed to the appointment of Washington Commander of the Army (during the Quasi-War) with Hamilton, and he…

GLC00424

December 26, 1795

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas B. Adams

Observations of riots by the poor of London, who were attempting to get more power from the government. Adams calls the rioters "Revolutionists" and notes their hunger, possibly indicating that they took inspiration from the French Revolution and referencing the poor harvest of 1795 as a direct cause for the unrest. Mentions Parliament's suppression of these outrages against "the royal virtues and crimes of the Jacobins" by passing the Treasonable Practices Act and the Seditious Meetings Act, which limited political discussion. Praises Thomas, who was John Quincy's brother, for becoming "a…

GLC00392

1790

Pennsylvania, Constitution

Pamphlet

Title: Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

1st printing; untrimmed; signed "Hon:ble Paine Wingate Esq." Sabin 60017; Evans 27760; DAB 20:387

GLC00421

1812

United States. Congress

Pamphlet

Title: Address ... to their constituents on the subject of the war with Great Britain

Disbound. Signed "J Kent." Has states pencilled next to names of delegates in a different hand. Kent was an Assoc. Supreme Court Justice and Chancellor of Columbia Law School. A-D4 E2 ($1 signed)

GLC00422

12 November 1812

Dearborn, Henry, 1751-1829

Manuscript document signed

Title: Treaty for the Release of Prisoners of War upon their parole, and for their eventual exchange, concluded at Whitehall. U.S.

Cosigned by Robert McDouall for the British. General Dearborn, commander of the Northern Department of U.S. forces, and Captain Robert McDouall, aid de camp to the Governour in chief of Canada arranged this treaty for prisoner exchanges during the War of 1812, authorized by Lieutenant General George Prevost. Prescribes the process of exchange. Apparently Dearborn's copy.

GLC00437

1789

Cushing, William, fl. 1789

Book signed

Title: Acts passed at a Congress of the United States of America...

Containing the Bill of rights. This copy annotated by Assoc. Supreme Court Justice William Cushing; Collation: pi A-B4 C4(-C4)D-Z4 2A1 2B-2C4. With adverts. First 8vo edition and first unofficial edition of Acts passed at a Congress. Cushing's notes concern division of Congress' and the Supreme Court's powers; revenues collectors, etc.

GLC00447

07 April 1783

Bartlett, Josiah, 1729-1795

Autograph document signed

Title: [Investigation and dismissal of the complaint of Nathaniel Weare against William Towle for the robbery of wheat]

In his role as a Justice of the Peace of New Hampshire, Barlett signed the document six times. Also signed by Deputy Sheriff of the county of Rockingham Solomon Wheeler and Justice of the Peace John Dudley. Bartlett was a signer of the Declaration of Independence

GLC00450

28 April 1785

Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799

Document signed

Title: [Document appointing justices of the peace for slave trials in Augusta County, Virginia]

Partially printed document signed by Henry as Governor of Virginia. Appoints fourteen men as justice of the peace in Augusta County, Virginia. They are given the duty of "Oyer and Terminer for the trial of Slaves in the said County ... for the purpose of trying, condemning and executing, or otherwise punishing or acquitting, any slave committing a capital crime within the said County." Wax seal at bottom or recto, next to Henry's signature.

GLC00464

circa 1786

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Autograph note

Title: to Jonathan Clarke

Macaulay presents her compliments to Mr. Clarke, thanks him for the polite note, and wishes him a good voyage and the best health. Asks Clarke to give her compliments to Mr. Adams. Envelope is addressed to Mr. Clarke, No. 55 St. Paul's Church Yard. Possibly referring to Governor Samuel Adams. Note is undated but could possibly have been written at the time of Macauley's trip to America. She was a great friend to the American cause and traveled in America, stayed at Mount Vernon, and corresponded with George Washington. See the Macaulay papers, GLC01784.01-1800.04.

GLC01450.032.02

December 1, 1806

Leach, Nathan, fl. 1806

Document signed

Title: [Statement of captors' shares from the privateer ship Pilgrim]

Statement signed by the owners of shares of the proceeds captured on the ship Pilgrim's first cruise. Total of 39 signatures, Leach being the first. Documents that privateer Hugh Hill was the captain, and that the ship was in the agency of John Lovett. States that the men received the sum from Elizabeth Lovett, from the estate of the deceased John Lovett. Lists the name of each owner, the number of shares owned, sums paid to each, name of a witness, their signature, and the date. Lovett was a privateer ship merchant and captain in Beverly, Massachusetts. Dated 1 December 1806 - May 7,…

GLC01450.006.02

1783

Lovett, John, 1743-1792

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Lovett family account book]

Details the Lovett family accounts. Most are lists of sundry goods brought to Lovett by ship and their costs. Mentions the names of many ships, their sailing dates, and their captains. Lovett was a privateer ship merchant and captain in Beverly, Massachusetts. Includes 6 loose fragments. Dated June 16, 1783 - November 1783.

GLC01450.006.10

1779-1784

Hartcup, Thomas, fl. 1761-1820

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Accounts of costs for Fort Penobscot and Fort Halifax]

British document concerning the construction of these two forts. States that expenditures are for Fort Penobscot from 1 May 1779 to 24 January 1784 and at Halifax from 1 January 1783 to 31 July 1783. Hartcup was Commanding Engineer. Fort Penobscot was occupied by British forces 1779-1783. It is now known as Fort George. It was the last post to be surrendered by the British at the end of the Revolutionary war.

GLC01450.012.03

12 May 1783

Hiller, Joseph, 1748-1814

Document signed

Title: [Permit to unload ship]

Permit allowing John Buffington, master of the ship Marquiss de Lafayette at the port of Salem, Massachusetts. Lists the number of cases, barrels, bales, etc. that he will be unloading. Signed by Hilton as a Naval Officer. The Marquis de Lafayette was a privateer ship.

GLC01450.060

1783

Buffington, John, fl. 1778-1783

Document signed

Title: [Statement of account with owners of the privateer ship, the Marquis de Lafayette]

Lists amounts for sundry disbursements, commission, and balance due the owners. A Mr. Williams is the only owner listed.

GLC01450.063

9 January 1784

Pagan, Robert, fl. 1784

Autograph document signed

Title: [Certification of account of Nathaniel Deering]

Countersigned by Archibald Campbell, commander at Fort George, in Penobscot (now Maine). Certifies that in October 1775, Nathaniel Deering had a quantity of cattle, sheep, and hay which was for the British troops at Boston. Also certifies that Deering was promised payment for the cattle. On the reverse is a listing dated 22 October 1775 for the goods of Deering including oxen, cows, sheep, fowl, cabbage, hay, etc. and their costs. There is also a note dated 17 June 1784 signed by Enoch Freeman that certifies the account is the truth.

GLC01450.072

14 April 1783

Lewis, F., fl. 1783

Autograph document signed

Title: to Mr. Carpenter

Requests that 20 barrels of corn be delivered to his waggoner. Discusses hauling flour to Fredericksburg. Note on reverse signed by William Carpenter certifies that he filled the order.

GLC01450.093

May 1, 1783

Walton, William, fl. 1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Walton signed the letter as Magistrate of Police. States that Mrs. Harrison ought to relinquish the house she holds. Requests that the Commandant will force her removal if she refuses to give up possession. Note at bottom signed by James St. Clair stating that the Commandant will order force to be used if Mrs. Harrison makes it necessary.

GLC01450.109

October 15, 1783

Haynes, Samuel, fl. 1783

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Baker and Blow

Addressed to Mr. Baker and Blow, merchants, South Quay, Virginia. Encloses a certificate from the Auditor's office for eight hundred seventy-nine pounds, eleven shillings, four pence for rum. Discusses the appraisal value of the rum. Requests that Baker and Blow inform the assembly that he is waiting at his expense to get paid for the shipments, having come over from his home in St. Croix, the West Indies. Hopes they will order payment soon with interest.

GLC01450.111