March 11, 1823

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abner Lawson Duncan

Jackson asks Duncan to introduce Glossel to "the citizens of New Orleans, and particularly those who shared with me the dangers of the defense of New Orleans," and specifically Major Grimes. Major Glossel, Jackson's aide-de-camp, is passing through New Orleans, on his way to meet General Gaines.

GLC01108

June 1, 1813

Wadsworth, Decius, 1768-1821

Printed letter

Title: Circular concerning ordnance and ordnance stores

Issued by the Ordnance Department. Outlines how ordnance should be classed and prints a copy of the fifth section of ordnance regulations passed by the War Department on April 20, 1813, which pertained to making ordnance reports. Wadsworth was the commissary general of ordnance.

GLC01450.718.03

1805-1863

Murphy, David, 1769-1844

Header Record

Title: [Items related to the Murphy family of Missouri] [Decimalized .01- .81]

Contains account books, numerous receipts, and letters related to the Murphy family of Missouri. David Murphy's signature appears on many of the receipts, and the collection includes his will and materials related to a local election.

GLC01450.600

1 April 1813

Snyder, Simon, 1759-1819

Document signed

Title: [Copy of an act to suspend the opening of certain streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania during the War of 1812]

Suspends an act issued on 1 April 1811 authorizing the opening of streets through the Navy Yard in the Philadelphia districts of Moyamensing and Passyunk. The suspension will last for either six years or until the construction of war ships for the War of 1812 have been completed, launched, and equipped. Issued by Snyder as Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, with paper state seal. Accompanied by a certification by Pennsylvania Secretary of State N.B. Boileau that this is a true copy and a certification that Boileau is indeed the Secretary of State.l.

GLC01450.700

September 19, 1814

Strong, Caleb, 1745-1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to General Brooks

The recipient was probably Micah Brooks. Explains that the government will not be able to grant the request of the Selectmen of Belfast to send troops to expel the British from Fort Castine on the Penobscot Bay, which they recently came to occupy. He does not think it wise to keep troops in Belfast, Maine, where the former defenders of Castine will go if no reinforcements are forthcoming.

GLC01450.703

June 21, 1813

Hodgon, Silvanus, fl. 1813-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathan Hodgdon

Informs his uncle that he has been aboard the frigate Macedonian for two months, which he reports is blockaded in by seven British ships. Asks him to send a letter to his mother and to give his love to friends and family. Also notes that his captain, Capt. Jones, is preparing for a meeting with a British captain.

GLC01450.705.01

March 24, 1811

French, Thomas, fl. 1811, Blake, Phineas, fl. 1811, Kinsley, Adam, fl. 1811

Letter signed

Title: to Tench Coxe

Letter written by Thomas French, Phineas Blake, and Adam Kinsley, heads of the gun firm French, Blake & Kinsley. Sends duplicate receipts for four hundred muskets purchased.

GLC01450.709

June 18, 1813

Roby, Henry, fl. 1810-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abiel Wood

The top half of the first page records three diary-like entries for June 16-18, 1813. They discuss the weather, farming, and local naval activities in the War of 1812, including reports of "a heavy cannonading." The bottom half takes the form of a letter dated June 18, 1813. It discusses hauling a load of rocks, tending to the potatoes, and the town's reaction to the cannonading heard two days before. The townspeople called a meeting and discussed building and arming a battery. Notes that when "the true result of the firing is heard their fears will subside[.]" Also claims that "one half the…

GLC01450.711

January 9, 1815

Parker, Daniel, 1782-1846

Letter signed

Title: to J. T. Churm and others in the 17th regiment of infantry

Discusses the case of Lieutenant Joseph Duncan, who was transferred from the 17th to the 19th regiment. Details on the case are not given, although it appears to concern Duncan's rank. Parker expresses that the secretary of war does not see "any cause of complaint on the part of the officers of the 17th Infy." Parker was assistant inspector general in the war department.

GLC01450.718.07

June 29, 1812

Brown, Jacob, 1775-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Christopher P. Bellinger

Near the beginning of the War of 1812, Brown advises Colonel Bellinger that they should be more prepared before they attack the vessels Bellinger mentioned previously. Concludes with an exhortation: "Let us do my dear Coll. what our Country expects of us - be prepard [sic] to defend our Country at any moment."

GLC01450.718.08

October 18, 1812

Hall, J W., fl. 1812

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his parents

Hall writes about finding work for $15 per month and staying with two professors of religion, possibly at Middlebury College. Asks to be sent clothes and several other things and seeks news, mostly regarding farming related activities. Comments on the dragoons and artillery passing through during the War of 1812. Notes that he "saw the Artillery and spoke with many of them they Looke some fatigued but all hearty & ruged." Continues the letter on October 20, 1812 and reports that staying with Mr. Hubbard was a presbyterian priest who had been "in Ogdensburg when the Cannonading took place…

GLC01450.719.01

October 22, 1813

Addams, Charity, fl. 1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John P. Addams

Charity Addams wishes her brother success in his determined effort to "preach the Gospel to the poor" and relays family news. Comments on the soldiers quartering on their farm during the War of 1812, and the damage they caused and paid for. Discusses celebrations surrounding the election of the governor and secretary of state, remarking that "it seemed as if peace began to dawn." Reports alarm in Plattsburgh, New York. Comments on a boating accident. Notes that their brother Charles Addams came home and went to a camp meeting in Plattsburgh. Relates other news, much of it pertaining to…

GLC01450.719.02

October 26, 1812

Coffin, David, 1788-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Boyd

During the War of 1812, Coffin reports difficulties selling lead and black powder because the market in Boston is glutted and prices are low. He suggests selling at auction. Boyd was a merchant in Portland, Maine.

GLC01450.719.03

February 28, 1813

Arnold, Dorcas, fl. 1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Sarles

Discusses how the British successfully attacked and took control of their village (Ogdensburg, New York) on February 22, 1813 during the War of 1812. Comments on how her husband was captured and paroled and remarks on the growing strength of Canada. Ichabod, whose name also appears at the bottom of the letter, possibly was her husband.

GLC01450.719.04

May 24, 1812

Bliss, John, 1787-1854

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Moody Bedel

Lieutenant Bliss reports to Colonel Bedel on enlistment, including activities regarding recruiting a minor and obtaining the release of a soldier from jail who was being held for a debt. On the topic of the laws that permit such imprisonment, he is "somewhat loquacious" because of his "opinion that Legislative aid is necessary, not only for the salvation of our 'little band,' but for the protection of the citizens of New Hampshire." Letter written during the War of 1812.

GLC01450.721.01

July 11, 1812

Unknown

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Viscount Castlereagh

Indicates he is sending a series of New York newspapers that contain "an address of great public Interest from the minority in Congress to their constituents, and a very important act...on...Trade and...Communications between United States & Great Britain." The act referred to was possibly a bill that doubled customs duties, which was passed on July 1, 1812, shortly after the War of 1812 began. The minority in congress was against the war. Viscount Castlereagh was the British foreign secretary. The author's name is illegible.

GLC01450.724.01

February 22, 1815

Wilson, John, 1777-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart of President Madison's approval of the Treaty of Ghent, ending the War of 1812.. Shares his insight on the war by stating that "we have ... not obtained Peace by War,... but have lost much of that we possessed".

GLC06313.04.042

September 17, 1814

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Andrew Hynes

Battle at Fort Bowyer, Mobile Point [Ala.]: " A combined British and Spanish force, with 500 or 600 Indians made an attack by land and water on Fort Bowyer in Mobile Point, the battle was tremendous, and continued until about 12 OClock at night when a ... vast explosion took place [destruction of British warship Hermes]". Colonel Hynes was a Nashville merchant. Jackson spells his name Haynes on the envelope.

GLC07983.01

2 December 1814

Wilson, John, 1777-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Shares Hobart's sentiment of missing home and friends. Explains that his folks have moved to another house and that trade has been opened for "people living on each side of Penobscot Bay." Mentions that "a Bill for Banks, a Bill for Classifying the Militia, and a Bill for raising additional revenue" are the objects which have had a lot of attention in the present negotiations at the Congress of Vienna.

GLC06313.04.039

January 11, 1815

Wilson, John, 1777-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Sends his condolence to Hobart for the death of his child, as well as his congratulations for "Sister M. on the birth." Discusses political matters of the day, commenting on the correspondence of John Quincy Adams, Albert Gallatin, and J.A. Bayard, who were negotiating the Treaty of Ghent to end the War of 1812. Discusses a bank bill.

GLC06313.04.040

30 March 1818

Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850

Manuscript letter

Title: to Ferris Pell [copy]

Copy of a letter from Calhoun to Pell discussing the case "of the claims of the state of New York against the United States, for disbursements on account of Militia in the late War," referring to the War of 1812. Written from the Department of War. Pell is identified as the "Agent of N. York."

GLC06313.04.061

13 December 1818

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses reports of vote tallies in the recent congressional election (which Sampson won) for several Massachusetts towns. Also discusses the processing of pension petitions, indicating that those from his district will be ready by 1 March 1819. Notes that he is sends President Monroe's message (possibly the state of the union) with several documents for Hobart to read (not included).

GLC06313.04.068

06 March 1812

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Elbridge Gerry

War preparations, patriotism, and the "...progress of some of the most useful branches of manufacture..."

GLC08031

circa 1821

Manuscript

Title: [Negotiations regarding the fifth article of the Treaty of Ghent and British claims]

The fifth article of the Treaty of Ghent dealt with establishing the boundary between the United States and Canada around the northwest angle of Nova Scotia and the northwestern head of the Connecticut River. Book includes copies of letters from the British agent appointed to locate the northwest angle of Nova Scotia, Ward Chipman. Verified as a true copy by S. Hales.

GLC05634.01

1818

Manuscript document

Title: [Discussion and resolution pertaining the fifth and seventh articles of the Treaty of Ghent]

Discusses executing the fifth article of the Treaty of Ghent, which pertained to establishing a United States-Canada border and the expenses associated with it. Concludes that the analysis is preliminary but recommends a resolution requesting that the president "arrange with the British government some mode of designating the boundary line, under the 5 & 7 articles of the treaty of Ghent, which shall require less time and expense, than the one which the Commissioners have heretofore pursued."

GLC05634.06