29 December 1820

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George A. Otis

Thanks Otis for the copy of a translation of Carlo Botta's History of the War of Independence, Vol. 2 (Storia della guerra della indipendenza degli Stati Uniti d'America, in Italian). Discusses the translation, noting that "Of the original work the high character seems to be sufficiently established." Indicates that a recent letter he wrote was not for publication, but permits Otis to use as he sees fit. Tells Otis that Andrew Stephenson of Richmond, Virginia requests a subscription of "your volumes as they come out."

GLC08928

February 26, 1815

Smead, Benjamin, 1775-1858

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Moody Bedel

Smead writes to Bedel about the jubilation surrounding the news of peace in the War of 1812, the celebration of George Washington's birthday, and the dissolution of the consolidated 11th and 22nd regiments. He heaps praise on several officers. Indicates that "the interests of the regiment require your influence and presence." Describes the regiments collective dream of a glory-filled homecoming. A note on page 2 indicates that they are in need of instruments and medicine for forty sick men.

GLC01450.721.08

October 19, 1818

Tucker, Thomas Tudor, 1745-1828

Printed letter signed

Title: to Moody Bedel

Printed form letter with blanks filled in by hand indicating that a draft against the Bank of the United States had been sent (not included) and requesting a receipt. Tucker was the secretary of the treasury.

GLC01450.721.19

4 December 1856

Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ira Joseph Patch

Declines a request from Patch to part with a letter from Francis Scott Key. Written to Patch at Salem, Massachusetts.

GLC03210.01

14 June 1844

Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Y. Mason

Poses an introduction for Philip Barton Key, who is looking to advance in the law profession in Washington, D.C. Key was the son of the late Francis Scott Key, Taney's brother-in-law. Asks Mason to procure Key an appointment as a judge advocate to some of the naval court martials. Stresses Key's competence and recommends him highly.

GLC03883.01

9 December 1846

Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Y. Mason

Introduces Joseph Costrey of Maryland as a qualified young man and recommends him for an appointment.

GLC03883.03

14 March 1857

Wilson, Henry, 1812-1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Theodore Parker

Senator Wilson thanks Reverend Parker for Parker's recent criticism of Wilson's speech on the topic of slavery and states' rights. Defends himself, stating "I deny the right of any state or nation to hold men in slavery, but I maintain the right of every state or nation to settle that question. I do not believe I have any right by legal action to settle that question for every state in the Union any more that I have to settle it for the people of any other nation..." Believes states' rights must be maintained to preserve United States' citizens status as a free people. Discusses his…

GLC08889

20 September 1847

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Matilda Mason

Responds to a previous letter from Matie, possibly a relative by marriage. Mentions mutual acquaintances, including a fellow soldier named Rhett. Relates that he occupies a suite of apartments belonging to Senora Santa Anna (wife of former Mexican leader Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna) at the National Palace. Discusses Senora Santa Anna's flowers at length. Supposes Mexico City's "principal people have fled..." Discusses characteristics and the layout of the city, including the position of the National Palace and museums. States that Bankhead (possibly Charles Bankhead) serves as the…

GLC08894

January 16, 1815

Hodgon, Silvanus, fl. 1813-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathan Hodgdon

Informs his uncle that he is in good health and asks that his love be given to family and friends. Indicates that they are building ships "and expect to take the Lake next summer," referring to Lake George. He asks to be written to and that the mail be sent to a ship called the Mohawk. On the inside page appears a draft of a letter from a woman named Dorcas Clark to her mother, which indicates that she is well and gives love to relatives. Also requests that her mother come down "as soon as the ground is settled." On the other inside page and on the address leaf there is some arithmetic.

GLC01450.705.03

June 12, 1815

Babcock, Hampton Champlin, 1792-1849

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Moody Bedel

Lieutenant Babcock informs Bedel that he has men from the 11th Infantry under his command who need to be paid. Lists five such men. A signed note by Bedel on the bottom requests that another officer peruse the list. Letter written shortly after the War of 1812.

GLC01450.721.07

March 13, 1815

Wilson, N., fl. 1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Moody Bedel

Seeks discharge documents necessary to carry out General Alexander Macomb's order to transfer a soldier named Daniel Dolloff from the 11th infantry regiment to the 34th infantry regiment.

GLC01450.721.09

March 23, 1815

Bedel, Hazen, fl. 1812-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Moody Bedel

Hazen writes to his brother to report problems with soldiers' pay shortly after the end of the War of 1812. Mentions rumors about military appointments, President Madison's plan to maintain an army of 25,000, and a potential assignment for their squadron. Notes the dissolution of Eleazar Ripley's Court of Inquiry by order of the Secretary of War as well as news of Ripley's impending brevet for valor at the Battle of Bridgewater (Lundy's Lane). Hazen was then a regimental quartermaster in the 11th Infantry. Hazen might be one of Moody's sibling's listed on record as "Hazel," who lived from…

GLC01450.721.10

April 13, 1815

Bedel, Hazen, fl. 1812-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Moody Bedel

Hazen Bedel writes from the cantonment at Sackets Harbor, New York, to his brother to report problems with soldiers' pay shortly after the end of the War of 1812. Notes that General Jacob Brown assumed command and comments on his activities pertaining to discharges and military reorganization after the war. Discusses at length his inclination "for going to the westward" after his discharge, weighs the pros of and cons of the possibility, and seeks aid in the endeavor. Hazen was then a regimental quartermaster in the 11th Infantry. Hazen might be one of Moody's sibling's listed on record as "…

GLC01450.721.11

May 24, 1815

Bedel, Hazen, fl. 1812-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Moody Bedel

Shortly after the end of the War of 1812, Hazen Bedel writes from the cantonment at Sackets Harbor, New York, to his brother to report that the men have been paid and will march home tomorrow. Provides news about the regiment and lingering issues regarding pay. Asks him to look for and send an account to the War Department that may have been left in the post office in Burlington, Vermont. Hazen had recently transferred from a post as a regimental quartermaster in the 11th Infantry and to the 6th Infantry. Hazen might be one of Moody's sibling's listed on record as "Hazel," who lived from 1785…

GLC01450.721.12

May 31, 1815

Bedel, Hazen, fl. 1812-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Moody Bedel

Hazen Bedel writes from the cantonment at Sackets Harbor, New York, to his brother to report on activities pertaining to discharges and military reorganization after the end of the War of 1812. Indicates that he would like a staff appointment. Hazen had recently transferred from a post as a regimental quartermaster in the 11th Infantry and to the 6th Infantry. Hazen might be one of Moody's sibling's listed on record as "Hazel," who lived from 1785-1835.

GLC01450.721.13

June 12, 1815

Bedel, Hazen, fl. 1812-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Moody Bedel

Hazen Bedel writes from the cantonment at Sackets Harbor, New York, to his brother to report on his duties on guard, and military reorganization and pay issues after the end of the War of 1812. Also discusses the suicide of an ensign named Douvra. Asks that his love be given to Bedel's wife and children and "to her Majesty the Express Maria Louisa, tell her I congratulate her on being again restored to the throne of France." Hazen had recently transferred from a post as a regimental quartermaster in the 11th Infantry and to the 6th Infantry. Hazen might be one of Moody's sibling's listed on…

GLC01450.721.14

June 25, 1815

Bedel, Hazen, fl. 1812-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Moody Bedel

Hazen Bedel writes from the cantonment at Sackets Harbor, New York, to his brother while on guard duty. Indicates that his unit will be heading to Greenbush on the Niagara frontier. Relates stories of how one soldier had to resign after drinking too much, sleeping in, and missing his duty, and how another stole $6,000 and fled to Canada. Notes that he would like a staff position. Hazen had recently transferred from a post as a regimental quartermaster in the 11th Infantry and to the 6th Infantry. Hazen might be one of Moody's sibling's listed on record as "Hazel," who lived from 1785-1835.

GLC01450.721.15

August 31, 1815

Tupper, Thomas, fl. 1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Moody Bedel

Tupper writes on behalf of Private Isaac Whitcomb, to help get the documentation necessary for him to obtain a discharge after his service in the 11th infantry regiment during the War of 1812. Tupper was a captain in the 3rd regiment of Vermont militia.

GLC01450.721.16

November 17, 1815

Blake, Henry J., fl. 1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Moody Bedel

Blake seeks an affidavit attesting to his good character and to have Bedel come and lend him support in his upcoming court martial. A note on the address leaf reiterates the urgency of the message and asks that it be delivered as soon as possible.

GLC01450.721.17

April 13, 1816

McNeil, John, 1784-1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Moody Bedel

McNeil informs Bedel that he will leave for Detroit in a few days. He notes talking with generals Eleazer Ripley and Benjamin Pierce (McNeil's father-in-law) about Colonel Bedel's merits and seeks continued correspondence. During the War of 1812, McNeil served as a captain under Bedel in the 11th infantry regiment and later became governor of New Hampshire.

GLC01450.721.18

circa 1847

Magee, R., fl. 1847

Print

Title: [Portrait of Winfield Scott]

Portrait of General Winfield Scott. Portrait is surrouned by small battle scenes with names "Lundyz Lane," "Chippewa," "Vera Cruz," and "Cerro Gordo." Printed by R. Magee. Included as collateral with GLC02918.01.

GLC02918.01.01

1829

Livingston, Family

Header Record

Title: [Two Livingston Family items] [Decimalized]

GLC03149

1815-1860

Livingston, William, fl. 1769-1793

Document signed

Title: [Receipt for legal fees]

Receipt for 43 shillings.

GLC03149.02

1815-1860

Engraving

Title: Engraving of Roger B. Taney

Modern printing of a bust portrait engraving of Taney.

GLC03210.02

15 November 1819

Sergeant, John, 1779-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel Williams

Discusses the results of the case of Clark's Executors vs. Wilson. States he will send a copy of the material in the next mail (see GLC03545.23.02 for the copy). Free franked by Sergeant.

GLC03545.23.01