30 March 1795

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Document signed

Title: [Appointment of David Humphreys Commissioner Plenipotentiary for Algiers treaty]

President George Washington's Commission of Humphreys to negotiate a treaty of amity and commerce with Tripoli. Countersigned by Sec. of State Edmund Randolph. Features paper seal, image visible on verso. Docket on verso reads "To the Most Illustrious the Bashaw, Lords and Governors, of the City and Kingdom of Tripoli."

GLC03196

1801-1879

Harris, Edwin E., fl. 1850-1864

Header Record

Title: [Collection of Edwin E. Harris, field and staff, 8th battallion, Missouri, infantry][Decimalized .001-.228]

Letters primarily belonging to Edwin E. Harris dated 1801-1879. Consists of approximately 228 letters sent between Harris and his wife, Margaret Harris and other family members while serving in the 8th Battallion, Missouri Infantry. Contains personal and war correspondence sent to various recipients. War correspondence relates to Harris's service as a surgeon. Personal correspondence was primarily sent to his wife. Harris's writing closes in 1864 when news of his death is sent to his wife. Documents dated after his death are related to the process of receiving benefits. Also included in the…

GLC03135.10

12 November 1801

Rhea, Jonathan, 1758-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dr. Longstreet

Discusses a possible lawsuit being brought up against Longstreet by Major Freeman, "...your reputation will be materially involved - Property when compared to honest fame is but trash - Riches never gave happiness, but an approved conscience with a morsel of bread is in my opinion preferable to the wealth of the Indies if obtained by fraud & swindling..." Advises him to take action and contact Mr. Stockton to avoid further trouble. Identified as a copy in the docket.

GLC03150.02

11 June 1791

Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794

Document signed

Title: [Payment for attendance at New Jersey Assembly]

Witherspoon signed twice, once in text and once in the endorsement on the verso. Countersigned by Robert Pettett Jones and John Beatty. Certifies payment of 16 pounds, 16 shillings for Witherspoon's attendance for 28 days as a member of the assembly of Somerset County, New Jersey.

GLC03151

7 September 1791

Davis, Ignatious, 1759-1828

Broadside

Title: Thirty Dollars Reward

Printed by John Winter of Frederick-Town (now known as Frederick), Maryland. Broadside which announces Ignatious Davis's offer of a 30 dollar reward for Arch, an enslaved man seeking refuge. He is described as "a handsome Negro Lad ... About twenty years of age ... of yellow complexion, talks sensible and artful, but if close examined is apt to tremble." Says he is undersized, active, and has small legs. Also has a ridge or scar on the back of his neck. Describes the clothing he was wearing when he absconded on 22 August 1791. Says he will pay the full reward if Arch is found to be over 60…

GLC03157

circa 1798

Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849

Autograph manuscript

Title: Notes for speeches, mostly in opposition to "the war" [quasi-war with France?]

Mostly in opposition to "the war" (possibly the quasi-war with France). In addition to discussing his objections to war with Great Britain, Gallatin's other speeches mention the "Jealousy" arising between North and South, and the need for a balance of power. Incipient sectionalism. These pages may actually contain drafts for speeches.

GLC03160

26 September 1789

Fenno, John, 1751-1798

Newspaper

Title: Gazette of the United States. [No. XLVIII (September 26, 1789)]

[French Revolution, fall of Bastille]

GLC03174.01

29 August 1789

Fenno, John, 1751-1798

Newspaper

Title: Gazette of the United States. [No. XL (August 29, 1789)]

Reports on the activities in the House of Representatives. Contains articles on sugaring, constitutional government, trade, and proposed constitutional amendments (preface to the Bill of Rights). Two acts passed by Congress also appear on p. 4, the first pertains to the governance of the Northwest Territory and the second provides for the payment of expenses associated with treaty negotiations with Indians and the appointment of a commissioner for managing negotiations. Contains a continuation of "The Right Constitution of a Commonwealth examined."

GLC03175

20 May 1797

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Broadside

Title: Centinel extraordinary.

Prints a speech given to Congress by President John Adams on Tuesday, March 16, 1797. Speech discusses suspending relations with France and the XYZ Affair. Printed in four columns.

GLC03180

2 December 1794

Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elmer, Boyd, and Imlay

Also signed by Lambert Cadwalader, John Beatty, and Jonathan Dayton, who along with Boudinot, were New Jersey congressmen. Discusses a proposal to have the New Jersey militia men who served in the suppression of the Whiskey Rebellion paid an additional three dollars. Also requests that the militia be sent home. Elmer, Boyd, and Imlay are associated with a "Committee &c."

GLC03195

January 14, 1803

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Header Record

Title: Letter to William Jarvis and copied letter from Samuel Snow to Madison [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC03329

1 November 1805

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Jarvis

Secretary of State Madison discusses wine, crops, Dolley's health, and problems with Europe. Jarvis was American consul at Lisbon.

GLC03330

17 June 1810

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Jarvis

President Madison thanks Jarvis, United States Consul in Portugal, for a flock of Merino sheep. States that both he and former President Thomas Jefferson encourage the propagation of Merinos for the public good. Informs Jarvis of recent election results.

GLC03331

29 November 1812

Tallmadge, Benjamin, 1754-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James McHenry

Comments on McHenry's retirement. Describes Baltimore as "almost ruined, as a place suitable for Gentlemen who loved [George] Washington & inbibed his sentiments." Comments on congressional activities, the failure of a bill proposed by congressman (and former Maryland governor) Robert Wright, the House's passage of a bill raising army pay and protecting soldiers with debt. Also mentions early defeats in the War of 1812: "Our Northern & Western Armies seem to be doomed to misfortune and Disgrace." McHenry was a former secretary of war. Tallmadge was then a Connecticut congressman.

GLC03342

15 July 1808

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Persoon re: thanking Persoon for gift of botanical book

GLC03362

20 April 1813

Armstrong, John, 1755-1816

Letter

Title: to Joseph Haslet

Writes to the governor of Delaware to relay that he is happy to hear that the state's legislature has drafted a battalion of Delaware militia into United States Army to fight in the War of 1812. Armstrong was the current Secretary of War.

GLC03366

10 October 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Letter signed

Title: to Samuel Hodgdon

Orders Hodgdon, the Superintendent of Military Stores of the United States Army, to deliver clothing and arrange for a coach. Indicates that President George Washington's "waggon will be ready in the morning." Washington was going to western Pennsylvania to command the army in the Whiskey Rebellion. Written from the War Department.

GLC03377

12 April 1792

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Document signed

Title: An act to erect a light-house on Montok point in the state of New York

Signed by Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State. Describes the steps to be taken before construction, such as the appointment of a caretaker and the appropriation of funds. Printed below the act are Speaker of the House Jonathan Trumbull's and Vice-President John Adams' names. Also printed is President Washington's name designating approval of the act on 12 April 1792. Enacted by Congress on 24 October 1791.

GLC03396

1800

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

Pamphlet

Title: Letter... concerning the Public Conduct and Character of John Adams, Esq.

GLC03365

30 November 1804

Eaton, William, 1764-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Hamet Karamanli

Eaton, United States Naval Agent to the Barbary States, informs Hamet Karamanli, deposed Bashaw of Tripoli, that the United States officially supports Eaton's previous promise of assistance to reinstate Hamet to the throne. Declares that "America is at peace with all the world except your brother Joseph," who had deposed Hamet.

GLC03367

03 September 1814

Miller, James, ?-1851

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ruth Miller

Discusses the current British attack on Fort Erie during the War of 1812: "We have from fifty to two hundred cannon shot and shells thrown into our camp every twenty four hours." Speculates on rumors of American reinforcements and the possibility of fighting their way out. Mentions that he sent money home. The British siege of Fort Erie failed two weeks later. Written at Fort Erie

GLC03370

May 1786

Paine, Robert T., 1731-1814

Autograph document signed

Title: [Indictment of Uriah Goodman for forgery]

Countersigned by Israel Chapin. Charges Goodwin with forgery and counterfeiting. Endorsement signed by John Tucker as clerk and dated September term, 1787 states that Goodwin pleaded not guilty. He was convicted and sentenced to stand in the pillory at Springfield for one hour, and another hour in the pillory at North Hampton. Written as Massachusetts Attorney General.

GLC03373

January 21,1805 - December 30, 1805

Russell, John, 1764-1831

Newspaper

Title: Boston gazette. [Vol. 17, no. 42 (Jan. 21, 1805) - v. 19, no. 35 (Dec. 30 1805)]

In addition to regular news items like reports from the American states, the Massachusetts legislature, the Congress of the United States, and foreign intelligence, the newspaper features articles on the nomination and re-election of Governor Caleb Strong, the trial of Supreme Court Justice Samuel Chase, the valedictory address of Aaron Burr who was not re-nominated for vice president, peace with Tripoli, the annual message of President Jefferson, and the death of Lord Nelson. Ninety three issues are bound in all. The following issues are missing: 14 March, 6 June, 13 June, 11 July, 26…

GLC03379

3 March 1809 - 27 Febraury 1811

Everett, David, 1770-1813

Newspaper

Title: Boston patriot. [Vol. I, no. 1 (Mar. 3, 1809) - vol. IV, no. 52 (Feb. 27, 1811)]

Bound volume of the Boston Patriot newspaper edited by Everett and Munroe. The volume lacks the following issues: 17 March, 31 March, 15 April, 19 April, 26 April, 13 May, 5 July, 26 July, 5 August, 9 August, 12 August, 19 August, 23 August, and 23 September from 1809; and 21 February and 28 February from 1810. The 27 March 1809 issue of the American Republican has been inserted after the 14 March 1809 issue of the Patriot (Vol. I, no.4).

GLC03380

15 June 1785

Jay, John, 1745-1829

Letter signed

Title: to Samuel Johnson

Also signed by James Duane and Walter Livingston with Jay as agents for New York, and Elbridge Gerry, Samuel Holton, and Rufus King as agents for Massachusetts. Discusses Johnson's appointment as a judge in a boundary dispute between Massachusetts and New York. Urges him to accept the nomination and informs him that compensation will be satisfactory. Tipped to a border.

GLC03381