21 August 1793

Jackson, William, 1759-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox [incomplete]

Discusses events in Europe, such as a Spanish defeat at Bayonne and that the Queen of France has been moved from a prison. Upper right portion burned or ripped through all pages, creating text loss.

GLC02437.08151

7 December 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Jackson

Writes that "Madame dela Val has been here ... " Goes on to say that she should have the deed of land and a mortgage. Mentions a payment of $133 upon acceptance of the land. Watermarked "J Watt & C Patent Copying/Sold By J Woodmason/London." Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.10286

February 14, 1794

Vaughan, Samuel, fl. 1769-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Letter of introduction for Charles Maurice de Talleyrand-Périgord, formerly the Bishop of Autun. Reports "He is driven from Europe by the Circumstances of the Times & I have no doubt will find in America the Asylum he seeks, & the respect due to his Talents & Merit."

GLC02437.06046

3 January 1793

Leval, Rosalie Josephe Bacler de, ?-1811

Manuscript letter

Title: to Henry Knox

Describes the status and details of the French settlement in Maine. States, "if we should wish that the french settlement shall be on your Lands, think sir! on the situation of france, you Can not doubt that the Emigration, shall be Considerable this next spring..." In order to facilitate the business, she stresses the need of settling their business with Knox and having their petitions recorded by the General Court. Continues to discuss the stress the business has had on her and the sacrifices she has made. Notes the suspense she has had to keep the young recruitments in because of the…

GLC02437.05772

6 December 1793

Leval, Rosalie Josephe Bacler de, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Wanted to visit Knox last Sunday but received letters from France about the death of several friends, including her sister. Says she was not up to seeing him after receiving the news. Complains that she would like to complete their business, but Henry Jackson "is so much ingaged in the public bilding that he do not know what he is about." Requests that Knox speaks to Jackson on her behalf. Reports she is leaving tomorrow. Place written assumed from content.

GLC02437.05988

17 May 1793

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript letter

Title: to James Wilkinson

Later copy. Thanks him for the various letters and the news they conveyed. Says "I am persuaded that your good sense as well as inclination will lead you to unite cordially with General Wayne, and to promote a Spirit of harmony throughout the several corps." Mentions that Brigadier General Thomas Posey is delivering this letter. He is "a gentleman from whom I flatter myself, the service will derive solid benefit." Believes Posey will arrive in time to accompany Mrs. Wilkinson down the Ohio River. Reports he has told both Mrs. Wilkinson and Colonel Biddle "the pleasure your conduct gave…

GLC02437.05893

March 1, 1791

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Adams

This is a draft. She writes about affairs in Europe with the French Revolution and resulting implications, and hopes to hear from him.

GLC01794.03

September 21, 1789

Bushfield, William Robinson, fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

He introduces himself and sends a French cockade as a gift. He acknowledges that she honors people who make noble struggles for liberty. The address is partially missing, it looks like a corner of the page was torn out. The letter was written on September 21, though 1789 as the year is inferred.

GLC01794.16

1789

Robinson, William, fl. 1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catharine Macaulay

She acknowledges his acquaintance. The French Revolution is a very important event and she is grateful to have seen it. On verso of W. Blackstone Bussar to Catharine Macaulay.

GLC01794.17

1861-1905

Powell, George May, 1835-1905

Autograph manuscript

Title: Foundations

Stephen Grellet, a converted evangelist from Revolutionary France, played an important role in American religion. He traveled throughout America and Europe preaching Protestantism to the masses and to royalty.

GLC00687.194

November 9, 1789

Mallet, Philip, fl. 1763-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Catherine Macaulay

Mallet is sending a book to Macaulay, mentioning a sermon by Dr. Price on the anniversary of the American Revolution, and mentioning the French Revolution in a positive light.

GLC01794.42

November 12, 1789

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Capel Lofft

Mentions her letters on education.

GLC01794.43

1918

Harold, fl. 1918

Header Record

Title: [WWI letters of Harold] [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two letters written by a American service man during WWI named Harold to his Mother back home. He discusses his work and life in the service.

GLC09890

1791

Roche, Jean-Baptiste de la, fl. 1790-1792

Letter

Title: [In French]

Bound with string.

GLC02437.09437

March 1, 1791

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mercy Otis Warren

Expresses thanks for her book (which she hasn't yet seen), Macaulay's comments on Burke's Reflections on the French Revolution: "it is a vehement and virulent attack on the French constitution and Legislature for I must tell you that we in general look with a very malignant eye on the progress which our enlightened neighbors are making towards political perfection the [sic] Government because it will oblige them to keep within some bounds of moderation towards their own subjects[.]" Macaulay adds: "I look with impatience for yr history of the American Revolution because I expect it will be…

GLC01800.06

12 July 1790

Dundas, David, Sir, Bart, 1749-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Dundas

Mentions his hope that the upcoming marriage of Lord Graham would give James an occasion to visit. Write's very critically of their brother George's wife, Mona: "Lady I cannot call her, that I should not be surprised at any act of Barbarity She should commit." Also comments on giving George (naval) career advice. Discusses the presence of French aristocrats in England who wish to preserve their titles in the face of the French Revolution. Doubts the truthfulness of their information, likening it to false information given during the American Revolution. Describes the French Revolution: "…

GLC02549.45

11 September 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 4 September. Did everything he could to get another million acres of land in Maine for Knox. Reports that the committee is "even affraid to think of selling, much more to treat with me on the subject." Writes that since the committee thinks "they have given us our other purchase, they are & will be cautious, how they move in any further sales." Has received no other information on their purchase other than what he received from Phineas Bruce, which he has already sent to Knox and William Duer. Reports that "few or no persons have even travel'd through it except…

GLC02437.05153

28 April 1793

Kerby, Jane Byam, fl. 1793

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Flucker Knox

This was written to Lucy Knox, the daughter of Lucy and Henry Knox. Expresses gratitude for previous hospitality. Reports on hearing about a fever in New York in a letter from 10 April. Comments on the terrible heat in Antigua. Reminiscences about home. Reports that a Mr. Burke said he dined with Henry Knox at Dr. Shippen's home. Would like an update on the family and on politics. Is including a few bottles of Indian Arrow Root, which is nutritious for the young children. Says her mother is sending a cask of yams. Says "Our Islands, are likely to be one of the Active Scenes, of our…

GLC02437.05882

10 November 1793

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Abraham Ogden

Letterpress copy. Discusses the distance a nation's power and protection extends from the sea coast. Notes that "belligerent" European powers have frequently appealed to President George Washington for protection in waters along the United States coast. Washington thinks it prudent not to assume the distance protection extends without first having the opportunity of "entering into friendly explanations and arrangements" with the interested nations. In the meantime, Washington has determined that protection should extend as far as one sea league (the foreign powers in question decide the…

GLC02437.05965

10 November 1793

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Pierpoint Edwards

Letterpress copy. Discusses the distance a nation's power and protection extends from the sea coast. Notes that "belligerent" European powers have frequently appealed to President George Washington for protection in waters along the United States coast. Washington thinks it prudent not to assume the distance protection extends without first having the opportunity of "entering into friendly explanations and arrangements" with the interested nations. In the meantime, Washington has determined that protection should extend as far as one sea league (the foreign powers in question decide the…

GLC02437.05966

10 November 1793

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Manuscript letter

Title: to Richard Harrison

Letterpress copy. Discusses the distance a nation's power and protection extends from the sea coast. Notes that "belligerent" European powers have frequently appealed to President George Washington for protection in waters along the United States coast. Washington thinks it prudent not to assume the distance protection extends without first having the opportunity of "entering into friendly explanations and arrangements" with the interested nations. In the meantime, Washington has determined that protection should extend as far as one sea league (the foreign powers in question decide the…

GLC02437.05967

10 November 1793

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to George Read, Jr.

Letterpress copy, but signed by Jefferson. Discusses the distance a nation's power and protection extends from the sea coast. Notes that "belligerent" European powers have frequently appealed to President George Washington for protection in waters along the United States coast. Washington thinks it prudent not to assume the distance protection extends without first having the opportunity of "entering into friendly explanations and arrangements" with the interested nations. In the meantime, Washington has determined that protection should extend as far as one sea league (the foreign powers in…

GLC02437.05969

23 July 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Winthrop Sargent

States that he is "mortified" that Sargent declined the office of Adjutant and Inspector General. He does not know who will be appointed. Discusses Arthur St. Clair, the governor of the Northwest territory. Writes, "When I last saw the governor, he seemed undecided whether he should return until the fall - but I hope he will as his stay here will excite disa[illegible] sensations in the minds of some people." Also talks about officers who lost their horses in action at the Battle of Wabash (St. Claire's defeat, 4 November 1791) and have not been compensated yet. The last page is a later copy…

GLC02437.05556

3 January 1793

Leval, Rosalie Josephe Bacler de, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox [in French]

Describes the status and details of the French settlement in Maine. States, "if we should wish that the french settlement shall be on your Lands, think sir! on the situation of france, you Can not doubt that the Emigration, shall be Considerable this next spring..." In order to facilitate the business, she stresses the need of settling their business with Knox and having their petitions recorded by the General Court. Continues to discuss the stress the business has had on her and the sacrifices she has made. Notes the suspense she has had to keep the young recruitments in because of the…

GLC02437.05773

January 30, 1793

Knox, Henry Jackson, 1780-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Knox

Has had letters written this week, but has had no opportunity to send them to Boston. Has gotten all his bedding, except the bottom layer. Reports they had a "Civic feast" in Boston. Wonders if there was one in Philadelphia. Place written assumed to be Hingham, Massachusetts from GLC02437.05792, which states Henry Jackson Knox was staying with his aunt and uncle there.

GLC02437.05800