19 August 1781

Barras, Paul, vicomte de, 1755-1829

Printed document signed

Title: [Certificate of pay] [In French]

Partially printed certificate to pay [Joseph Dupas de] Valnais, a French consul. Signed by the Comte de Barras, and [Graucheau], major of the squadron under Barras. On verso, Valnais signs a note, transferring the money to William Knox. Serves as reimbursement for provisions and supplies for Barras's squadron.

GLC02437.01143

22 November 1790

Schweizer Jeanneret & Co.

Manuscript letter

Title: to Charles Claude Guillaume Lambert

Detailed description of what the United States owes France, which amounts to about 40 million livres. Discusses the political situation in the United States regarding this debt, the actions of Congress regarding the debt, and dealings with US agents on paying the debt to France. States that "[w]e are informed that the agent of the United States ... has not been able to promise the payment of more than three millions on account of that part of the Debt to France which is now due. We apprehend that it would be an act of great Service to both the United States and to France, to procure the…

GLC02437.10227

circa 1779

Armand, Charles, fl. 1779

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

French Revolutionary War officer, re: searching for food for troops' horses

GLC08099

24 October 1781

Castellane Majastre, Henri César, marquis de, ?-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his wife

French commander's description of the victory at Yorktown, surrender of Cornwallis' army

GLC08100

circa 1776

Hancock, John, 1737-1793

Manuscript document signed

Title: Congress's proposed ship's passport

Certifying Congress's proposed ship's passport, which became part of the 1778 Treaty of Amity and Commerce with France, the Nation's first treaty with a foreign power in the hand of Charles Thompson

GLC08115

23 November 1769

Johnson, William, 1715-1774

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Gage

Re: Indian policy in the wake of mounting troubles on the frontier, fed by spanish and French agents

GLC08119.01

29 October 1778

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph manuscript

Title: to Elbridge Gerry

Draft of Genet's letter to Adams planning to ask French to reinforce D'Estaing, copied by Adams and sent to Elbridge Gerry

GLC08126

07 September 1793

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Letter signed

Title: to Vice Consul Moissonier

[Re: Genet Affair] Warning French Vice consul about violation of American neutrality, by trying to raise Naval forces in America.

GLC08130

29 July 1781

Baubert, V., fl. 1781

Printed document signed

Title: [Certificate of pay] [In French]

Apparently written at Phillipsburg (present-day Sleepy Hollow, New York). Certificate to pay Wadsworth and Carter, Jeremiah Wadsworth being a commissary for the Count de Rochambeau's army. On verso, William Little signs, transferring the money to William Knox.

GLC02437.01098

31 July 1781

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Captain Morcourt

Apologizes for not being able to immediately fulfill Morcourt's request for shot. Written at Phillipsburg (present-day Sleepy Hollow, New York).

GLC02437.01102

11 April 1762

Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles Carroll

Letter sent to his father while studying in Europe. Lengthy observations on European political matters including the state of affairs between Spain, France, and England. Remarks that Spain and France may focus on attacking Portugal to deter England from America and divide their forces. Suggests that if peace occurs, England might invade Spain. Reports that the Jesuits in France have been abandoned by the king and the Jesuit colleges have been closed. Discusses the sorry state of affairs in France. Reports that he is sending his accounts for 1761 and mentions some volumes that he is also…

GLC08170

August 4, 1778

Morris, Lewis, 1726-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gouverneur Morris

Letter to his half brother praising the commissary general of supplies of the army, Colonel Jeremiah Wadsworth, and asking him to support Wadsworth against his opposers in Congress. Remarks that accounts have reported that the British have "made almost every lady in the place of easy virtue" in Philadelphia. Expects to hear of a strike at Rhode Island any day and that General John Sullivan will have an army of 10,000 besides the forces of the French Admiral (Marquis de Lafayette). Written shortly after British forces evacuated Philadelphia in June 1778 and during the Newport Rhode Island…

GLC08174

31 July 1781

Morcourt, fl. 1781

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Responds to Knox's letter (GLC02437.01102). Asks Knox to send previously requested "boulets," (bullets) as soon as possible.

GLC02437.01105

January 25, 1865

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to father

Written to his father from a camp near Petersburg. Mentions receipt of a "family" letter from him. Says he is glad to hear his father's store is doing well. Mentions defeat of Confederate gunboats on their way to City Point to disrupt Union supply lines. Three ships were destroyed and one captured. Mentions dire need for recruits and predicts the fall of the rebellion: "rebelion seems to be tumbling fast and perhaps in one more year peace may reign and we soldiers all home an enjoying the fruit of our labors…" Reports disruption of the rebel Congress with two members already withdrawing…

GLC03523.18.44

12 August 1863

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 130 (August 12, 1863)]

News of surrender of Mexico and occupation by French troops, Maximilian proposed as candidate for the crown of Mexico.

GLC05959.72.034

8 March 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 304 (March 8, 1864)]

Arrangements for the departure of Maximillan to Mexico are complete.

GLC05959.72.061

14 March 1864

William Lloyd and Co. (Richmond, Va.), fl. 1861-1865

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 17, no. 309 (March 14, 1864)]

Rumors of early recognition of the CSA by France.

GLC05959.72.066

February 11, 1862

Garibaldi, Giuseppe, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to General George McClellan

Seeking U.S. help for the struggle for independence from France. "My friend General Ghilardi...plans to go to Mexico and serve the cause of that nation." With autograph envelope to Gen. McClellan.

GLC09093

10 April 1782

Knyphausen, WIlhelm, fl. 1782

Manuscript document

Title: [Reinforcing Jamaica against the French]

About how to reinforce Jamaica against the French without compromising British positions. "as the Troops at present stationed at New York & the immediate Neighboring ports are by no means equal to their defence, if seriously Attacked, any diminution of those Numbers might be attended with most fatal Consequences...the Rebels might in a very little time collect a sufficient Body of Men for a very respectable Attack from the neighboring Colonies, namely Pensylvania, The Jerseys, & the four New England Provinces. The French Troops now actually on this continent, would be very…

GLC09095

19 August 1861

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 20, no. 40 (August 19, 1861)]

The Battle in Missouri, Affairs on the Potomac - Firing at Aquia Creek, Condemnation of the American Blockade - France and England Likely to Interfere.

GLC05959.56.048

January 11, 1862

J.A. Cowardin & Co., (publishers), fl. 1853-1880

Newspaper

Title: Daily dispatch. [Vol. 21, no. 10 (January 11, 1862)]

Burnside's Expedition has gone into Pamlico Sound, preparations for battle of Roanoke Island, New Year's Day fight at Port Royal, Report on General Jackson's shelling of Hancock, Jackson plans attack on General Kelly's command, Federals attack Huntersville - Confederates retreat, Yankee report on Battle at Beaufort Ferry, The Federal occupation of Great Bethel, Virginia, There is great excitement in the air at Fortress Monroe, Yankees fire upon French man-of-war.

GLC05959.56.101

5 July 1815

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Fox, Lord Holland

Condemns Britain's "new crusade" against Napoleonic France: "Our countries are now at peace and I am satisfied that you will unite with me, in a strong desire, that they may long remain so. I well know the interest which you take, in the preservation of free government in both countries, and indeed elsewhere, wherever it may be possible to maintain if a new storm seems to threaten Europe & perhaps this country. Why this second crusade against France? Has not that country a right to chuse its own sovereign, & indeed to establish its own government?"

GLC09109

January 26, 1824

Davis, William, fl. 1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Petition to Hobart and the United States government regarding the "claims on the French government, for the spoliation made on [their] property by the [corsairs] of that power..."

GLC06313.04.263

January 26, 1824

Davis, William, fl. 1824

Printed document signed

Title: [Petition from the merchants of Plymouth]

Printed petition from the merchants of Plymouth, Massachusetts complaining of "depredations commmitted by the public and private armed vessels of France..."

GLC06313.04.264

19 December 1765

Watson, Brook, 1735-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joshua Mauger

Discusses business matters. Reports at length on his talk with Lord Halifax about the Stamp Act and the situation in America. Provides a view into the British debate over handling the discord in the American colonies in such a way that will both "appease the Americans and preserve the honor of Parliament." Comments on the arguments over a measure to force America to submit to English law made by George Grenville, Lord Sandwich (who is quoted), and others, which was later withdrawn. Mentions the fear that France might interfere. Mentions the actions of the Duke of Grafton and Mr. Pitt, who…

GLC03902.004