24 August 1819

Brooks, John, 1752-1825

Header Record

Title: [Proclamation relating to separation of Maine from Massachusetts]

2 documents from Maine.

GLC03794

8 September 1789

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edmund Randolph

Signed with initials ("G.W.") President Washington states that a painful disorder prevented him from replying sooner to a letter from Randolph. Discusses the lottery of the deceased Colonel Byrd, stating that one of the associates of this lottery, Thomson [Mason?], was authorized to manage the distribution of the lottery prizes. Reports that Edmund's uncle, Peyton Randolph, was also one of the Lottery's associates. Referring to a governmental post sought by a Mr. Powell, states that "under my best information and a full view of all circumstances I shall endeavor to the best of my…

GLC07161

10 February 1793

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

References Knox's letter of 2 February. Says that William Bingham will inform Knox of the difficulties in closing the business. Reports that Mr. Sodostrom will deliver Bingham a book on the lottery townships, which Knox should copy. Says the certified papers enclosed in this letter (not included) are for Bingham. Tells Knox of the business topics he mentioned in a letter he sent to Bingham. Goes into detail about the land deal in Maine. Says that he has been in contact with William Tudor as Tudor has a note of his. Heard that the lowest amount Tudor is willing to settle for is $3,000…

GLC02437.05811

27 March 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Offers his assistance in appointing officers to the army. States, "I believe but few are so well acquainted with the late Officers of the American Army as I am, and I do assure you, I should have been highly gratified to have assisted you in the late arrangement..." Says he cannot account for [John] Doughty declining the appointment as Lt. Colonel Commander. (See GLC02437.04875 and .4891 for related documents.) Knox has asked Jackson how he feels about his position in the 2nd Regiment. Admits he "exceedingly dislike[s] his situation" but he does not believe that being Lieutenant Colonel…

GLC02437.04892

21 May 1791

Humphreys, David, 1752-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Humphreys as the American Minister to Portugal to Knox as Secretary of War. Humphreys writes a letter of introduction for the Chevalier de Freire, who will be a Portuguese diplomat to America. Describes the minister as a man "of infinite worth," and asks that Knox "do him all the good in your power, more as an honest tribute of veneration for his merit, than in simple compliance with the recommendation of" Humphreys.

GLC02437.04954

27 May 1791

Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written by Williams to Secretary of War Knox. References Knox's letter of 18 May, which returned Colonel Bradford's letter. Sends his answer to Knox (not present) and asks him to pass it along to Bradford. Is not surprised recruitment is slow in the East because "they feel less irritated against the Indians, and are less disposed for that sort of desultory war." Says people in Virginia will not join the expedition westward because they believe the Indians will not enter into a decisive battle. Eloquently states why people seek glory in war and recoil from unopposed depredation. Mentions…

GLC02437.04961

January 25, 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Peregrine Fitzhugh

References receiving news of his victory in Fitzhugh's lottery for 3,000 acres of land in Kentucky. Asks for a deed and maps. Notices there are two tracts with similar descriptions and asks for clarification. Letterpress copy.

GLC02437.06031

2 November 1778

Edes, Benjamin, 1732-1803

Newspaper

Title: Boston gazette and country journal. [No. 1262 (November 2, 1778)]

Discusses a book on government, liberty, and tyranny by pastor Isaac Backus. Contains Articles of Capitulation concerning Francois Claude Amour (the Marquis de Bouille). Mentions General Horatio Gates's arrival in Hartford, Connecticut. Refers to a large issue of counterfeit bills circulating in New York, describing specific characteristics of the counterfeits. Includes various advertisements. Contains several references to the lottery.

GLC08790

March 15, 1777

Bartlett, Josiah, 1729-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Whipple

Written by Bartlett, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, as a colonel in New Hampshire militia to Whipple, also a signer of the Declaration of Independence, as a Continental Congressman from New Hampshire. Congress, and therefore Whipple, was in Baltimore due to the occupation of Philadelphia. Signed by Bartlett three times: once at the end of the letter and twice with initials after two extended postscripts. He thanks him for his letter from February 7, 1777. He writes that people are anxious to buy lottery tickets. He says "our 3 Regiments" are to march to "Ti-" - Fort Ticonderoga…

GLC00369

1776

United States Lottery

Printed document signed

Title: [Revolutionary War era United States Continental lottery ticket]

Third class lottery ticket, numbered D5m276, signed by John Mease. Indicates the lottery authorized by a congressional resolution on 18 November 1776. The lottery was established to fund the Revolutionary War. Accompanied by letter about the lottery (see GLC01412.23.02).

GLC01412.23.01

September 23, 1778

Delany, Sharp, 1736-1799

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Joseph Clarke

Letter cosigned by George Campbell as Sitting Manager of the United States Lottery. He assigns care of Rhode Island State lottery tickets to Clark.

GLC01412.24

29 March 1796

Bingham, William, 1752-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a variety of business ventures, including a lottery for land that General [Henry] Jackson apparently bought shares in. Also mentions monies owed by the deceased [Samuel] Shaw. Comments on other financial transactions.

GLC02437.06680

circa 1797

Document signed

Title: [Lottery ticket for the benefit of the Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures]

Ticket for a lottery to be held in Paterson, New Jersey, to benefit the "Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures, erected by Virtue of an Act of the Legislature of the State of New-Jersey. -- Subject to a Deduction of 15 per Cent." Printed by John Woods. Illegible signature.

GLC08524

18 July 1780

Levy, Levy Andrew, fl. 1745-1784

Document signed

Title: to Joseph Bullock

Sending Bullock all the second class lottery tickets he has sold. Includes the numbers of these tickets. In regard to a dispute over lottery tickets & prizes.

GLC01450.508

21 June 1791

Randall, Thomas, ?-1811

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Captain Randall says he received Knox's letter of 20 June. Received payment of £36.2.6 in New York currency for lottery tickets Knox purchased. Says "your bill also for 2500 dollars on Wm Duer was this day discounted, discount 15 dollars 55 Cents." Could not obtain Philadelphia notes as lately the demand has been for money to be remitted to Philadelphia. Is prepared to answer Knox's bills at sight without the days of grace. Stamped "FREE" on verso.

GLC02437.05017

January 13, 1793

Otto, Louis-Guillaume, comte de Mosloy, 1754-1817

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Upon his departure from America, he had every reason to think he would be returning shortly, "but a total change in the diplomatic system has fixed me here for some time." In his new position he has a chance to get news from America and to hear from his American friends. Writes, "The friendly dispositions of the french Republic for the United States of America render it particularly pleasing to me to be one of the instruments of Correspondence between the two Countries." Goes into a positive assessment of the French Revolution, comparing it favorably to the American Revolution. Asks "who…

GLC02437.05782

January 16, 1794

Murray, Alexander, fl. 1754-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Note tells Knox he won the lottery with ticket number 3514 and his prize will be "3000 Acres of Land in Kentucky Bourbon Country, valued @ 3/6 the Deed of which Genl Knox will please to write to Major Perigrine Fitzhugh for."

GLC02437.06027

19 November 1774

Rivington, James, 1724-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Indicates that he is in desperate need of printing ink and wants Knox to procure it for him. Discusses pricing for Rivington's edition of Lord Chesterfield's Letters, asking Knox to find purchasers immediately because the resolutions for non-importation issued by the first Continental Congress will soon take effect. Mentions that a fire and legislative action have caused a delay in a lottery Knox had a ticket for. Rivington was a bookseller, printer, and journalist who came to America in 1760. He published Rivington's New-York Gazetteer.

GLC02437.00187

21 March 1774

Rivington, James, 1724-1802

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Indicates that he has sent six lottery tickets, six copies of the "Account of the Connecticut Claim" concerning the Susquehanna Claim in Pennsylvania, and other books. Discusses pricing. Rivington was a bookseller, printer, and journalist who came to America in 1760. He published Rivington's New-York Gazetteer.

GLC02437.00129

February 26, 1774

Mercer, Hugh, fl. 1725-1777

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Oliver Fowler

Discusses the sale of several lots of land by lottery.

GLC02497.12

2 June 1943

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia tells Moe to look up a friend who made Lt. She is busy with her regular work schedule and planning a luncheon and raffle to raise money. She explains how at work she is accumulating twenty dollar ration permits and five dollars' worth of canned goods to raffle off in their unit. Describes the Sydells' home.

GLC09414.0054

10 February 1747

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 948 (February 10, 1747)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships. Includes an advertisement selling lottery tickets benefiting a New York college.

GLC06670.089

12 December 1747

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 991 (December 12, 1747)]

Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 1 through 4. Proclamation by the president and council of the province of Pennsylvania calling for a day of fasting. Article discussing division of Philadelphia lottery proceeds. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.

GLC06670.121

15 December 1747

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 992 (December 15, 1747)]

Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 1 through 4. Messages from the president and council of Pennsylvania to the assembly of that province regarding public funds and news. Includes the assembly's responses. Article discussing division of Philadelphia lottery proceeds. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.

GLC06670.122

22 December 1747

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 993 (December 22, 1747)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Discussion of the Pennsylvania lottery, ads for ticket sales, and announcement of prize amounts. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.

GLC06670.123