April 15, 1812

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George G. Channing

In the letter, William Ellery thanks his grandson for his letter. He expresses happiness on the success of his auction business and that the candidate who opposed Channing in the recent election was defeated. He is much pressed with the increase of his duties during the present conflict with Great Britain. He reports that in local politics that the Federalists are sure to triumph.

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August 21, 1812

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George G. Channing

In the letter, William Ellery reprimands his grandson for the delay in sending his last letter. Channing asked for aid regarding a bank in which Ellery owned stock. Ellery replies that he will help his grandson and uses a shipping metaphor to preach moderation. Ellery considers nations with intemperate rulers as being punished by God. He thinks it highly unlikely that there will be a President of the United States from the North. He writes that though enslaved people increase Southern representation he believes that enslaved people would side with the North if given a chance. He thanks…

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December 5, 1812

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George G. Channing

In the letter, William Ellery writes to his grandson that he is happy Channing has gained a business partner and inquires as to who drew up the legal documents executing the partnership. He believes theological differences in the world will persist, and that everyone would get along if they treated each other morally. He comments that a religious war would be much worse than the War of 1812. He discusses a preacher and his success with parishioners. He comments on the Channing family moving from Newport, Rhode Island, to Boston. He sends his love to all the members of the family.

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April 30, 1813

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George G. Channing

In his letter, William Ellery thanks his grandson for his letter and advises him to stop apologizing so much for the delay in writing. He apologizes for the character of his own writing, which has resulted from not taking proper care of his pen. He discusses his understanding of feminine psychology and sends his love to the family.

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May 14, 1814

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George G. Channing

In his letter, William Ellery agrees with his grandson that evils have resulted from commercial regulations brought on by the War of 1812. He does not think Congress will enact an embargo and believes the British have a right to blockade their enemy's ports. He advises moderation in expenses and pleasures when he marries. He refers to the Book of Ruth in a discussion of marriage customs as they relate to the impending nuptials between Channing's mother and William. He discusses a possible visit and family news, and mentions the good character of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. Writing one…

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July 18, 1814

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George G. Channing

William Ellery writes to his grandson discussing his daily routine. He hopes Channing will have enough business so he can marry soon. He declines the offer to add to his stock of wine because he wants to reserve his money during the uncertain times of the War of 1812. In the letter: he comments on several orations, discusses the British blockade, and President Madison's call to raise troops.

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May 17, 1815

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George G. Channing

In the letter, William Ellery thanks his grandson for his letter. Glad that his loan to Channing has helped. Has heard about Channing's sister Ann's death and has written a letter of condolence to their mother. Shares his thoughts about grief and sends his love to the family. Adds a post script that his sons are entering into a partnership in Norfolk, Virginia. Asks Channing to do what he can for them.

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December 13, 1790

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

Letter signed

Title: to William Ellery

Writes that he learned from the Collector of Customs at Providence that the ship Warren embarked without a coasting license or a register indicating her destination. Asks if she arrived in Newport without a license and if Ellery charged her with foreign tonnage. If she did not make a regular entry with Ellery, he is to proceed against her for the penalty. Rebukes Ellery for leaving his post without informing the deputy of his duties and requests that Ellery do so in the future.

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February 14, 1780

Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Ellery

Written by Laurens, previously President of the Continental Congress. Laurens left his Congressional seat in November 1779 and returned home before departing from Philadelphia for the Netherlands to negotiate a loan in August 1780 (he was captured by the British on that journey). The letter is to Ellery, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, as a Continental Congressman from Rhode Island. References Ellery's letter from December 24, 1779. Expresses fears on the British approach to Charlestown (after 1783, Charleston). General Sir Henry Clinton's expeditionary force had landed in South…

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1794

Stiles, Ezra, 1727-1795

Book

Title: A history of three of the judges of King Charles I: Major-General Whalley, Major-General Goffe, and Colonel Dixwell. . .[Inscribed by William Ellery].

Title continues: "who, at the Restoration, 1660, fled to America, and were secreted and concealed, in Massachusetts and Connecticut, for near thirty years; with an account of Mr. Theophilus Whale, of Narragansett, supposed to have been also one of the judges." Signed by Ellery on the title page, with the date, 1795. Extensively annotated and commented upon in the margins, Ellery takes issue with many of Stiles's comments about contemporary events. Stiles was President of Yale College from 1778 until 1795. A Member of the Continental Congress from 1776 until 1785, William Ellery was a…

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November 4, 1838

Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841

Autograph letter signed

Title: to J. F. Cox

William Henry Harrison urges Cox to reconsider his decision not to attend an upcoming convention for he is relying on his influence to " ... counter act certain sinister movements which were apprehended." Discusses his presidential prospects in Ohio for the 1840 election. "I knew enough of the foolish Conduct of some of the leading Whigs to make me believe that they had imbibed very erroneous notions in relation to the Whig strength in the State. But greatly as I lament the result, It has smoothed my way greatly in this State." Mentions that many men have avowed to give up on Henry Clay as a…

GLC00112

March 13, 1813

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William B. Lewis

The letter mentions concern with supply problems to Lewis, who was quartermaster in Nashville, government inefficiency, the national debt and heavy taxes. Includes complaints of his own inactivity when his troops are needed in the Northwest, but will continue to obey his orders. Worries that the whole governmental system is not functioning properly. Written in Camp Jackson, also known as Fort Jackson

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July 26, 1820

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John C. Calhoun

Writes to Secretary of War Calhoun about the removal of intruders on Cherokee land on the Georgia frontier. Reports on the intense opposition Captain R.K. Call has faced from white settlers. Forwards a letter from Call (not included) in which he seeks authority to impose on "the border citizens," who suggested they will kill the Cherokee after the army leaves, a "speedy & examplory punishment if they should attempt to carry their threats into execution." Jackson wants the letter to be passed on to President Monroe. Docketed by Jackson.

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November 14, 1892

Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to E.K. May

The letter discusses reform for hardened criminals. Hayes wants as much reform as possible, but those not able to reform should stay in prison indefinitely - "no cure no release."

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November 29, 1916

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Typed letter signed

Title: to E. J. Julian

Roosevelt provides thanks for the letter, alludes to "too-proud-to-fight." Cryptic references to Julian's attitudes (which Roosevelt doesn't agree with) and the former's raising his children with a "too-proud-to-fight" attitude. Typed on Metropolitan Magazine stationery with punctuation corrections by Theodore Roosevelt. Header is Metropolitan/The Livest Magazine in America/432 Fourth Avenue, New York. Sub-header is Office of Theodore Roosevelt. Stationery watermarked, possibly "Interboro." One bust engraving of Theodore Roosevelt included.

GLC00118.05

January 4, 1930

Coolidge, Calvin, 1872-1933

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mabel T. R. Washburn

Answers a genealogical inquiry on the Moors and Davises, possibly for a book Washburn is writing. Typed on Coolidge's personal stationery with header Calvin Coolidge/Northampton Massachusetts. Stationery watermarked "R CO HOLYOKE." One black and white bust engraving of Coolidge included.

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March 28, 1864

Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to R. M. Sawyer

Instructs Sawyer, Assistant Adjutant General of forces in Nashville, Tennessee, to ready his cavalry to pursue Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest. States Forrest likely will not try to take Fort Donelson, Tennessee, but will instead move into Kentucky. Instructs Sawyer to order Union General Lovell H. Rousseau to hold infantry at Nashville until Forrest's direction is determined. Speculating that Forrest divided his command, orders General James Clifford Veatch to cover the area west, and Rousseau to cover the area east of the Tennessee River. States that if Forrest crosses into…

GLC00119

June 1, 1846

Robinson, Joseph, fl. 1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Editor"

Robinson's retained copy of a letter written to the editor of the Newspaper "Intelligencer." Does not appear to have been published. With irrelevant docketing on the outer leaf concerning possibly Robinson's sister, initialed J.C.R. Some sentences and words have been struck in pencil. Pages 6, 8 and 13 have new salutations to the editor possibly intended as series of letters for publication. Mentions Dawson's defeat, in which he was captured, attempts to escape, quotation concerning the Sierra Madre on page 1, seeing Aztec ruins, Mexico in a state of revolution, imprisonment in the castle of…

GLC00120

February 9, 1844

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward B. Donelson

Tells his troublesome nephew to "hereafter never do an act of disobedience," and instead "pursue your education." Advises that this course is "the only way to make you a great and good man."

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January 29, 1813

Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Morrison

William Henry Harrison writes to the deputy quartermaster in Franklinton, Ohio regarding matters of money, supplies, and ordnance. Optimistically describes his plans for the upcoming battle of Fort George. Notes that the cold is impeding his writing.

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March 14, 1830

Tyler, John, 1790-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Tyler

John Tyler eeplies to his daughter concerning a discussion of the Duke of Marlborough and Charles XII of Sweden. He then proceeds to discuss English writers and Joseph Addison's and Richard Steele's Sir Roger De Coverley papers. Writes that he hopes to be home next Sunday but advises her not to expect him as his movements are uncertain.

GLC00128

September 10, 1835

Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Andrew Kincannon

In his letter, James K. Polk informs that he cannot give a reliable opinion on Kincannon's congressional run though he feels he made a respectable showing. Mentions recommendations being forwarded from the Choctaw Agency West after the death of Colonel Armstrong. Discusses politics in Tennessee and informs that, "The mass of our people are essentially Democratic, and all they want is right and correct information, to induce them to act out practically their principles." But then he states that he believes Tennessee will stay Republican. He remarks on the strong influence the press has in…

GLC00129

June 3, 1767

Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Addressed to "Gent." Discusses the necessity of purchasing goods from England by fall, or at a greater expense, purchasing them in the country. Requests a meeting about this issue. Postscript states the letter need not be sent to Mr. Carroll Barrister as he is out of town. Docketed with date and "B:C" on verso.

GLC00130

October 8, 1781

McKean, Thomas, 1734-1817

Letter signed

Title: to Joseph Reed

Written by McKean, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, as President of the Confederation Congress to Reed as President of the supreme executive council in Pennsylvania. Says that Brigadier General William Irvine (McKean has written Irwine) sets out tomorrow to take command of Fort Pitt and might need the assistance of the local militia. Sends along a copy of Irvine's instructions (not included here). Says he "rests assured" that every measure of support will be given to Irvine by the militia. Written 11 days before the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown.

GLC00131

April 12, 1957

Eisenhower, Dwight D. (Dwight David), 1890-1969

Typed letter signed

Title: Memorandum for the Secretary of State and Chairman, Atomic Energy Commission

Informs that he has approved H. R. 5866 which enables the United States to cooperate with Berlin to use atomic energy peacefully. Interprets language in the Act and informs that it is his intention to have the Secretary of State handle negotiations related to the Atomic Energy Commission and international relations. Written on White House stationery.

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