12 August 1790

Sherman, Roger, 1721-1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Huntington

Reports to the Governor of Connecticut about the actions of Congress in the most recent session. Encloses notes on the acts and laws passed (not present). Informs him of the provision for funding domestic debt and states that though both Houses agreed, it was not the favored decision of either. Remarks upon state debt, "The assumption of the State debts, will ease all the States of a burthen of direct taxation, and put the other branches of revenue under one direction." He also mentions the bills for defending the frontiers, regulating the Post Office, and ongoing negotiations with "…

GLC05282

19 October 1835

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Tristam Burges

Denies he is the source of political rumor that Burges "complained of the Treachery of the Whig Party...The party [whom] I had heard that they had dealt treacherously with you in the Senatorial Election." Explains how he heard about the "Treachery" in the election from the newspaper and "public notoriety."

GLC05290

May 28, 1953

Einstein, Albert, 1879-1955

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rose Russell [in German]

Signed with initials. Speaks about the spirit of the Constitution and the Fifth Amendment during the McCarthy hearings and argues that "it is a misuse of congressional immunity to carry out practices which rightly belong to the competence of the judicial and police authorities." Possibly a draft. Transcript and translation available.

GLC05322

19 July 1790

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Letter signed

Title: to unknown

Sends copies of "the act for establishing the...permanent seat of the government of the United States" in Washington, D.C. and an act providing for the payment of invalid pensioners (the actual copies are not included). The text of this letter is exactly the same as GLC04886, which is addressed to the President of New Hampshire Josiah Bartlett.

GLC07668

16 June 1828

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Captain Partridge

Written by Monroe in retirement to a Captain Partrdige. Says he has the pleasure of sending a copy of his memoir (not included here) on the subject of his claims for backpay as a diplomat. Claims he is asking for the money now because "There was no period, at which the subject, could be brought forward, with propriety, prior to my retirement from office, when I could have no influence, on the decision." Says that despite the injury it caused him, he postponed it to avoid talk of impropriety. Claims he has never asked for any favors, but that the documents support his claims. When Monroe left…

GLC07672

13 March 1776

Jay, John, 1745-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander McDougall

Encloses articles (not present) in reply to McDougall's questions about Seamans wages. Informs that a model of a pike will be sent to him. Hopes that he has received word of the resolution of Congress restraining military officers from offering oaths to inhabitants as a test. Remarks, " ... to impose a Test is a sovereign Act of Legislation - and when the Army becomes our Legislators, the People that moment become Slaves."

GLC07489

1 July 1774

Galloway, Joseph, 1731-1803

Letter signed

Title: to Committee of Correspondence for the Colony of Virginia

Co-signed by Samuel Rhoads and Joseph Galloway on behalf of the committee. Galloway was Speaker of the Pennsylvania Assembly and would eventually become a well known Loyalist after his Plan of Union was rejected. References their letter asking the Assembly to communicate their sentiments "on the unhappy Dispute with the Mother Country." Says they cannot see the recent actions of Parliament in any light other than an opportunity to extract funds from the colonies. Hopes for a cool and dispassionate mediation in favor of their rights as English subjects. Hopes the rights of Americans will…

GLC07666

14 September 1782

Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794

Autograph document signed

Title: [Order to the Commissary for the arrearage of provisions due to Mrs. Corbin of the Invalids]

Includes a note at the top of the page, in Shaw's hand, from Jonathan Pugh, Lieutenant of Invalids, which reads, "This is to certify that Mrs. Margaret Corbin (wife of John Corbin a soldier in the corps of Invalids) has not drawn any liquor with the ration allowed her since the 1st Jany 1782." Below, Shaw relates that Mrs. Corbin has two Congressional resolves in her favor, "she having had a husband and son killed and was herself wounded at Brandywine in 1777. She is allowed a full ration per day, half pay for life and a suit of clothes annually. " Orders the Commissary to give her the…

GLC02437.01611

September 1790

Cook, David, fl. 1751-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Captain David Cook turns to Knox to help him "advance [his] commutation." The recent "resolve of Congress" prohibits Cook from getting his friends to help him. Cook tells Knox that the problem is that "they say the Commutation amounts to more, then the arrears of pay due me." Cook has sent his own calculations for Knox to consult.

GLC02437.04740

December 11, 1790

Cornell, Ezekiel, 1733-1800

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Tells Knox that Benjamin Bourn will be bearing this letter on his way to Philadelphia to take his seat in the House of Representatives. Points to Bourn's visit with him as "evidence to you that he is not an Anti" [possible anti-federalist or anti-National Bank.] Says the "once famous Mr. [David] Howel[l] is dispised by all parties in the state to which he belongs which brings to mind that test of scripture which says that the wicked shall not live out half their Days - But there is a Number of other characters of the same Description that must go the same way before that once happy state…

GLC02437.04794

28 July 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: [Minutes of a conversation with Tench Coxe]

Reports on a conversation with Tench Coxe, Commissioner of the Revenue, regarding Knox's traveling expenses for 1784-1788. Describes what Coxe feels he can be reimbursed for, according to the "strict resolves of congress."

GLC02437.05561

17 June 1791

Comstock, Oliver, fl. 1791

Printed document

Title: [Enlistment paper for Oliver Comstock]

Enlistment paper for Oliver Comstock who voluntarily joined the army as a private. He signed up for six months with the First Regiment of Levies at Fort Washington near Cincinnati, Ohio. His unit was raised under an act signed by President Washington on 3 March 1791 to protect the frontier. Also contains an oath of allegiance. Contains Comstock's clerical signature as well as the clerical signature of George Woods, who acts as a witness. Marked as "No 8."

GLC02437.05004

24 May 1784

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Mifflin and Congress

Responds to a letter from Thomas Mifflin, President of Congress, requesting Knox to engage in correspondence with the Commander of British forces in North America, likely referring to Frederick Haldimand. Mifflin had requested Knox to inquire when the British would withdraw their troops from outposts within United States boundaries (refer to GLC02437.02998). Proposes sending a confidential field officer instead of a letter due to the importance of the negotiations.

GLC02437.03003

December 1782

Manuscript document

Title: [Officers' grievances, to be presented to Congress]

"The Officers of the Army, in Behalf of themselves and the Soldiery, beg leave, in plain & respectful language, to lay a State of their Circumstances and Grievances before Congress." The writer claims that the Government has not upheld its end of the bargain in supplying officers with adequate pay and rations. Argues that Continental money at nominal value was "palmed upon the Army," that the quantity of rations doled out to troops was frequently altered (to the disadvantage of soldiers), and that the account for rations has been unsettled for several years. Includes other grievances…

GLC02437.10073

4 January 1783

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document

Title: To the United States in Congress assembled, the address and petition of the officers of their Army, most humbly sheweth,

Written by Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide. Last page contains text written in another hand. Appears to be a draft of Knox's petition to Congress on behalf of the Massachusetts officers, regarding their grievances. Similar to GLC02437.10074. Closes with, "[The officers] therefore intreat that, to obviate any ill consequences which may arise from a dependence on the future forbearance of the Army, to convince the soldiery & the world that the Independence of America shall not be placed on the ruin of any particular Class of her Citizens, some mode may be pointed out for immediate redress."

GLC02437.10077

December 1782

Manuscript document

Title: Report of the board of general officers for settling the rank of Colonels Crane, & Lamb

Date added later in pencil. Marked "copy." Writes, "That Colo [John] Crane serving as a Captain with the Army from the 8th May 1775 by Virtue of a State Commission of that date, and a General Order, requesting such Officers, to send in their Commissions and receive others of the same date, ought to take precedence of Colo. [John] Lamb whose Commission as Captain in the Continental Army, bears date 30th June 1775. The also appears to this Board that Colo. Crane was Commissioned as Major in the Continental Army the 1st of January 1776, and Colo. Lamb appointed to a Majority the 9th to take…

GLC02437.01768

28 June 1789

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Received his last letter, which "excites in me the most grateful sensations." Did not know of any person who had a "superior Claim upon Government" office in the region than he did. Thought that all Congressional appointments would be made independently of the previous appointments given by state governments, before the new federal government had come into existence. Adds that Mr. [George] Thatcher (he spells it "Thacher"), the Congressional representative for his region, has corresponded with several merchants to find candidates for the import and export offices. Seems to suggest that…

GLC02437.04259

26 June 1790

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

States that recent deliberations of Congress have led him to believe that new excises will be placed upon certain goods, and there will be a need for more collection officers. Asks for Knox's help in obtaining a position as a excise tax collector.

GLC02437.04636

February 1, 1791

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes he is disappointed that he has not had any response from Knox regarding the letters he sent him. Outlines the defense of a case concerning taxes on Thomas Flucker's estate. Understands that Knox is busy with "public business" but he needs to hear from Knox regarding this matter. When the "subject of an Excise commenc'd in Congress" he nominated himself. Tells Knox, "you will infinitely oblige me by renewing your application for me."

GLC02437.04844

3 May 1788

Cutler, Manasseh, 1742-1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks whether Invalid Regiments and heirs of those killed in battle or who died from sickness are entitled to army lands according to an Ordinance of Congress. Writes, "The Spirit of emigration to the western country is dayly increasing in the N. England States- we shall certainly have more than one thousand families at the Muskingum in the course of the present year, unless the natives should be so uncivil as to interrupt those already on the ground... Will all the Tribes who have relinquished their claim to ye lands we have purchased be summoned to attend ye treaty at Muskingum?" Assures…

GLC02437.03864

22 March 1783

United States. Continental Congress.

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Congressional resolution on half-pay]

Resolution of the United States Continental Congress on half-pay commutation signed by Charles Thomson as Secretary of Congress. Instead of half-pay, the officers were given five years full pay in money or securities on 6 percent annual interest. Says the various officers can collectively agree or disagree with the resolution within six months time. Docketed by Henry Knox on verso as "An Act of Congress the 22nd March 1783 for commuting the half pay, pledged to the Army - A certified copy."

GLC02437.02017

13-23 September 1783

United States. Congress

Manuscript document

Title: [Resolution]

Copies of two resolves. The first offers the thanks of Congress to General R. Howe for the manner in which he conducted the inquiry into the Pennsylvania Line mutiny; the second resolves to transmit the former to George Washington and have him relay Congress's satisfaction with the service of the men serving under Howe. Written in the hand of Washington's aide-de-camp Benjamin Walker, and originally enclosed with GLC02437.09390.

GLC02437.02559

18 October 1783

United States. Congress

Manuscript document

Title: [Proclamation to dissolve the army]

Signed secretarially for Elias Boudinot and Charles Thomson. Congress's resolution to dissolve Continental Army. This resolve was originally enclosed with a letter from George Washington to Henry Knox dated 23 October 1783, GLC02437.09394. Penned in the hand of Benjamin Walker, General Washington's aide.

GLC02437.02676

22 April 1782

Bond, George, fl. 1779-1783

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Resolution of Congress respecting rations of officers]

Extract of the minutes of Congress on a resolution involving "rations, subsistance or allowances to officers" over and above their pay. The rates in the resolution are to go into effect on 1 May. Lists number of rations per day and dollars per month allotted to each rank. Transmitted and signed by Deputy Secretary Bond.

GLC02437.01396

24 July 1782

Jackson, William, 1759-1828

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Resolution of Congress repealing all previous resolutions involving the Department of Commissary General of Military Stores]

Extract from the minutes of Congress on the resolution that repealed all previous resolutions on the Department of Commissary General of Military Stores. The minutes were recorded in the War Office and signed by Jackson as Assistant Secretary of War. States that the Secretary of War is from time to time to appoint a Commissary of Military Stores who will be subject to his orders and given a salary of 1000 dollars per year. The Secretary of War is also given authority to appoint as many officers he finds necessary to run the department. Was possibly enclosed with GLC02437.01504. Docket about…

GLC02437.01501