30 June 1775

Wentworth, John, 1737-1820

Document signed

Title: [Marriage certificate for officer and wife]

Partially printed marriage certificate signed by Wentworth as "Captain-General, Governor and Commander in Chief" over the Colony of New Hampshire. For the marriage of Colonel Jonathan Titcomb and Sarah Stedman. Numbered 335. The docket says they were married on 13 July 1775.

GLC01412.33

1783-1815

Harrison, Benjamin, 1726-1791

Free frank

Title: to Jonathan Hudson or Benjamin Levy

This is the address leaf for a letter sent by Benjamin Harrison, a Virginian Continental Congressman and Declaration of Independence signer, to Jonathan Hudson or Benjamin Levy, merchants in Baltimore. It was sent using a free frank under Harrison's signature, which has partial text loss. Faint postmark includes the word "Phila" and the month "August." No year could be ascertained.

GLC01412.65

May 10, 1823

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Letter probably sent to John Quincy Adams as Secretary of State by President Monroe. Letter believed to be a precursor to the Monroe Doctrine. Said he had to withdraw the nomination of John B. Prevost, Aaron Burr's nephew, as Charge d'Affaires to Peru from the Senate. Monroe has heavily crossed out the words "Prevost" and "Peru" throughout the letter. Says he probably would have been rejected and that would have caused too much harm to Prevost's reputation. He wants Adams to write to Prevost and tell him everything that is being said about him. Recommends sending the letter by Caesar Augustus…

GLC01137

December 18, 1792

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elliot & Williams

Wayne pleads for supplies (particularly flour), decrying with great urgency having "been frequently without provisions" and claiming that "There must have been some fatal neglect or error somewhere." Elliot & Williams were suppliers for the army. Legionville was a camp in western Pennsylvania used by General Wayne during the Indian Wars of the Old Northwest.

GLC01141

July 17, 1787

Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jean Crevecoeur

Jones, noted for his leadership in both the American and Russian navies, encloses a separate letter (not included) for Crevecoeur, French consul in New York. Relates that he recently returned to New York from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the company of General St. Claire (possibly Arthur St. Claire, Governor of the Northwest Territory). States that he repaid a loan from Crevecoeur through Mrs. Ellsworth, and transmits a letter (not included) from Mrs. Ellsworth to Crevecoeur. States "I have the pleasure to make you my compliments on your being nominated (at my request) by the President to…

GLC01145

January 8, 1861

Brown, Joseph Emerson, 1821-1894

Letter signed

Title: to Madison Starke Perry

Georgia Governor Brown writes to Florida Governor Perry about the importance of taking control of Pensacola, Florida. He acknowledges "that it will be regarded as a bold move, but it is better to look danger full in the face, than by inaction to give our enemies the advantage." He explains that it is "a key position" because "a strong Naval force there may control the commerce of the Gulf of Mexico" and that "its occupation by federal troops would place us in imminent danger." Marked private.

GLC01430.04

1771

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Dickinson

A response in draft form to Dickinson's previous letter, concerning her hopes that America confine its "lust for ornaments to the limits of their own ingenuity."

GLC01790.02

April 1790

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mercy Otis Warren

Compares French and American revolutions, describes American government, America's future, and her expectation that wealth from commerce will inevitably hurt democracy and rob the people.

GLC01800.05

May 11, 1822

Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Gibbons

Written by Carroll in retirement to Gibbons as Carroll's property agent. Carroll was formerly a Continental Congressman, Maryland State Senator, U.S. Senator, and signer of the Declaration of Independence. References the sale of 1455 barrels of flour to a nearby factory. Hopes Mr. Dean, perhaps a friend or servant, has recovered from a fall from his horse. Is sending by Ben crates with two gross empty bottles and a supply of wool. Declares wool is scarce and high priced now. Says he should keep a flock of at least 1000 sheep spread about amongst his properties. Adds the wool of these 1000…

GLC01811

1793

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Pamphlet

Title: Report of the Secretary of State, on... commerce... in foreign countries

Published by order of the House of Representatives. Printed by Childs & Swain, with contemporary notes, notably on p. 7 and 13.

GLC01970

1867

Claudet, A., fl. 1867

Photograph signed

Title: [Carte de visite of George Peabody]

GLC02080

1829

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Broadside

Title: President's message

An Extra of the Hartford Times, reporting from telegraph the text of Jackson's first State of the Union. The address discusses what will be many of the major issues during his Presidency. Discusses removal of Native Americans, questions the constitutionality of the Bank, and decries corruption in governmental office. Suggests an amendment to keep close Presidential elections from being decided by Congress. Also covers foreign affairs, the tariff, finances, military and other domestic matters.

GLC02009

20 July 1792

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

Document signed

Title: [Circular letter to port collectors]

Printed circular letter signed by Hamilton as Secretary of Treasury. Points out common errors in customs collection.

GLC02052

28 April 1808

Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849

Letter signed

Title: to Joseph Wilson

Returns an application for permission to dispatch a vessel in ballast (not present). Explains rules for customs regarding tonnage on vessels. Wilson was Customs Collector for Marblehead, Massachusetts.

GLC02049

24 June 1806

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Wanton Ellery

Written to his son at Captain Barney's School in Wickford, Rhode Island. Thanks him for his letter. Advises him to continue with his studies. Ellery plans for George to finish the academy, and at such time to place him in a situation where he "may acquire a knowledge of merchants accompts." Is glad that the academy increases in the number of its students, and looks forward to the time when it will exceed the Greenwich Academy in quality as well as in size. Asks George to tell him how the recent eclipse of the sun affected him. A Member of the Continental Congress from 1776 until 1785,…

GLC02300.24

21 October 1870

Hooker, Joseph, 1814-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron F. Perry

Congratulates Perry on winning his Congressional election and praises him as "honest, true, and capable." Declares, "I have always been for a free tariff, and I believe that that is all the country requires now, to fulfil its mission. My idea of government is, that that is the best one, which has the fewest officers, morally, and physically. The evil of evils of the present day is the desire for office. It is degrading our people and our nation." Comments negatively upon President Ulysses S. Grant's administration, particularly on the President's unfair treatment of Secretary of the Interior…

GLC02310

22 September 1792

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

Document signed

Title: [Remitting fine and property to Marshall Jenkins].

Signed as secretary of the treasury. Remittance of the Brig "Betsy" and a cask of alcohol to the petitioner, Marshall Jenkins, after it had been forfeited.

GLC02355

January 13, 1794

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Tench Coxe

Thanks Coxe, a statesman and economist, for a paper he sent him concerning various trade products. Asks a series of questions about exports and re-exports, European markets, and market discrimination against America. Makes reference to an export statistic on indigo, potash, and pearl ash provided by Adam Anderson, who published "An Historical and Chronological Deduction of the Origin of Commerce" in 1790. Madison may have been gathering information for a speech he gave on 30 January 1794 in which he discussed British re-exportation of indigo, potash and pearl ash. Signed in text as "Mr.…

GLC02387

25 September 1864

Johnson, Bushrod Rust, 1817-1880

Endorsement signed

Title: Endorsement on petition requesting that Scout E. Walker be held

Endorsement on verso of a 2 September petition written in Pitch County. In the petition, twelve men request that Colonel George Wortham allow Elijah M. Walker, Company F., 49th North Carolina Infantry, to remain as a scout for Bertie County. Petitioners cite that during Walker's service there, "Bertie has ceased to be a rendezvous for Buffaloes and deserters as it formerly was," and that Walker suceeded in checking "a large and unlawful blockade trade in cotton." Petition signed by Captain Edward Payson George, J. S. Wiggis, Colonel J. J. Rhodes, Aaron O. Askew, A. J. Askew, Etherton…

GLC02396

circa 1870

Beauregard, Pierre Gustave Toutant, 1818-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: Testimonial regarding eyeglasses

Testimonial, also signed by former Confederate generals Simon B. Buckner, William J. Hardee, Jubal A. Early, and William Mahone. Signers claim "Hurtz V. [Leja] has supplied us with spectacles which suit out eyes far better than any we have ever before used. He requires but a single glance at the eye to enable him to tell all it needs in the article of spectacles." Circa date previously inferred.

GLC02405

6 April 1861

Bragg, Braxton, 1817-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: [General Bragg discusses military matters in the Pensacola area]

Bragg (Confederate) states "Our truce remains in force, 'They are not to reinforce, We are not to attack.' It is being carried out by both parties so far. All kinds of supplies ... were being furnished the enemy when I got here. I have stopped that process after much trouble, and now only allow officers stores." Reports that Andrew Barry Moore, the Governor of Alabama, and Colonel Hardee (possibly William Joseph Hardee) "have given permission for a continuance of this trade from Mobile, but my orders are to scuttle all vessels captured in it, and my volunteers will do it. There is no law…

GLC02409

4 July 1788

J. Dunlap and D.C. Claypoole, 1784-1790

Newspaper

Title: The Pennsylvania packet, and daily advertiser. [No. 2939 (July 4, 1788)]

Prints a description of the order and accoutrements of a procession in honor of the establishment of the Constitution. Articles on commerce and foreign intelligence. Contains news from Europe and around the country and many advertisements. Prints a notice from the Philadelphia Board of Commissioners reminding merchants of recently enacted regulations on street vending. Pages have separated and are no longer bound together.

GLC02432

9 March 1846

Anthony, Philip, 1800-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ford, Heath & Company

Anthony discusses the payment of interest on bonds and business ventures with Ford, Heath, & Company, a British firm. Explaining the economic situation in Arkansas, Anthony states "Liberal loans were made upon long times payable in installments with interest. Revulsions in the monetary world & other misshaps, brought about general distress in the community- debtors who had more regard for their pecuniary safety then their moral responsibility sold their lands, or if incumbered, abandoned them and ran off their slaves & other effects to Texas, thus leaving large sums due the…

GLC02210.01

15 December 1823

Colvin, Richard, fl. 1823

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Wharton

Requests that Wharton, the Mayor of Philadelphia, prevent the exportation of specie to the East Indies, which has a negative effect on the prices "of Property, of Labour and of Work, and of Produce." Also discusses DeWitt Clinton's suitability as a presidential candidate for the election of 1824.

GLC02221

22 August 1863

Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873

Letter signed

Title: to Andrew Jamieson

Writes to Jamieson, the Collector at Alexandria, Virginia in reference to the transport of merchandise such as cotton and tobacco to the states in rebellion. Instructs that Jamieson will have to prepare a statement each month showing the number of permits granted to transport goods to the rebellious states, including any money received for these permits and the total value of the merchandise transported. Also orders that the same will apply to any money received from the sale of captured, seized, or abandoned property. Chase signs as Secretary of the Treasury. On Treasury Department…

GLC02091