30 August 1789

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Reports that "Cousin Isaac" (likely Isaac Winslow) has departed for "Georges River" (possibly St. George River in Maine, near the Waldo patent lands). Writes, "General [Benjamin] Lincoln appointment as one of the Commissioners to Treat with the Southern Indians has given great Satisfaction to the people in this quarter, particularly to his friends who are exceedingly gratified in the confidence placed in him by the President." Continues to emphasize his interest in the position of Collector of the Port of Boston, but also discusses the position of Marshall and the duties and salary…

GLC02437.04342

6 September 1789

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions the illness of Lucy Knox, related to the recent passing of one of the Knox children. Discusses the recent bill describing the salaries of the various executive departments. Mentions General [Benjamin] Lincoln's recent appointment and his leading troops to negotiate with the Creek Indians in Georgia. Comments on his own prospects for receiving an appointment in the Revenue office or as Marshall. Also mentions the arrival of a French ship in the Boston area, as well as a bill from Captain [Thomas] Vose, Knox's agent in the Waldo patent.

GLC02437.04350

7 September 1790

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

General Jackson did not receive Knox's letter of 30 August 1790 because he had been out of town. Jackson had met with two men named Jonathan Dow and Ebenezer Eastman interested in purchasing a "Township" from Knox. The land is between "Northern Stream and Lower debscot." These men assure Jackson they can bring in forty families to settle it immediately. Jackson needs to know what Knox wants to do about the situation. Jackson calls Knox's attention to an extract of a letter (in the newspaper) by Spanish Ambassador Don Diego de Gardoqui "which points an end to the prospects of War." Jackson…

GLC02437.04723

9 January 1791

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Expresses his joy on finally hearing from Knox: "a Lover never received a Letter from his Mistress with half the pleasure that I received yours of the 28th [of December]." Talks about Knox's wallpaper and the trial of Knox's "Coachman." Jackson's news includes "a confirmation that the dispute between England and Spain is made up.-this comes by a ship which arrived here yesterday from Halifax." Jackson is disappointed that there won't be a war. Jackson did not accept an appointment to the militia because he is waiting for the one that Governor Bowdoin granted him before he died. Jackson is…

GLC02437.04820

February 22, 1783

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that he is sending Doctor Robert Tucker, "a very bitter Tory & a great enemy to his country," so "that he may be confined in the Provost at West Point & Secured in any other mode you may think necessary." Also mentions that there has been talk of peace in New York and that he hopes to hear very soon about the end of the war. Written at "[Delevans] Crompond," possibly in New York.

GLC02437.01945

28 September 1786

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes that it gives everyone pleasure to hear Mrs. Knox is "well a Bed - I please myself the Child will do well altho appearances may at present be against it." Discusses the brief arrival in town of a Major [possibly Richard] Platt and mentions his financial problems. Will visit Isaac Winslow to consult him on the business Knox mentions. Discusses local business and political issues, such as the opening of the General Court and the speech by the Governor to both houses. Heard reports that 7,00 men were armed in Springfield to oppose sitting of the Supreme Court and that even more men are in…

GLC02437.03303

27 July 1787

Humphreys, David, 1752-1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes to Knox about his last trip to Portsmouth and Boston. Says he was present and "highly delighted" with most of the "Academic Excercises" held at the University of Cambridge [Harvard], including one by a young Mr. [John Quincy] Adams, who "distinguished himself by a manly & dignified oration on public Credit." Also discusses the government, saying "We are gladdened with Reports that the federal Convention is likely to adopt almost unanimously some energetic form of Government, & that it is made so palatable, there are hopes entertained, that it will be swallowed by the People…

GLC02437.03624

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

31 March 1791

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ralph Izard

Forwards a copy of "Mr. [OTallorys] letter" with the "permission of the President of the US." The said letter contains "insinuations...against several gentlemen of respectable character." Requests Izard to look at it and advise whether or not it would be improper to publish it.

GLC02437.04894

15 May 1798

Howard, John Eager, 1752-1827

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Maryland congressman Howard discusses the impending conflict between America and France and public reaction to the XYZ Affair. Free frank signed by Howard.

GLC02437.07128

circa 1861-1865

King, Rufus, 1755-1827

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite, as brigadier general, seated 1/2 length portrait

Ink inscription on verso "Rufus King Brig. Gen Vols USA and U.S. Minister resident at the Court of Rome." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0524

20 November 1805

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas McKean

Marked private and confidential. Written by Madison as Secretary of State probably to McKean as Governor of Pennsylvania. Madison is trying to keep the Marquis de Casa Yrujo (Don Carlos Martinez de Yrujo), the Spanish Minister to the United States, from going to Washington. Yrujo angered the Jefferson administration by his public disapproval of the Louisiana Purchase and Madison says it "will make it necessary that he should not remain indefinitely in this Country in his public Character." Wants McKean to use his friendly relations to Yrujo's family to communicate this fact in a…

GLC06416

24 August 1789

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to John E. Howard

Transmits to the governor of Maryland "an Act providing for the Expenses which may attend Negotiations or Treaties with the Indian Tribes, and the appointment of Commissioners for managing the same." With presentation note on verso indicating that this document was given as a gift to Count Donadio of Spain by Brantz Mayer on 10 November 1876.

GLC06430

10 October 1793

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Document signed

Title: [Recognizing Dannery as French Consul at Boston]

Countersigned by Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State. Official recognition of Thomas Dannery as French Consul in Boston. Given "such functions, powers, and priviledges, as are allowed to Consuls of the French Republick by law." Large raised seal of the United States in the lower left corner of document.

GLC06432

19 June 1794

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gouverneur Morris

Marked both duplicate and private. President Washington writes to Morris as Minister to France. Assures Morris of his continued confidence in him, despite the need to recall him from his position in Paris. Says he was not going to write and simply allow the Secretary of State to send him word, but when an opportunity to write presented itself he could not pass it up. The French government asked the American government to recall Morris after they recalled Edmond Charles Genet, their minister to America. Genet, angry that America would not support France in the wars that had broke out in Europe…

GLC06433.01

6 November 1824

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lord Holland

Introduces Mr. Lynch who can provide information on American public affairs and dispel British misconceptions about the Marquis de Lafayette's reception in America. Lafayette's triumphant tour of the United States raised concerns in England.

GLC06684

circa 1777-1778

Ellery, William, 1727-1820

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [The Lancaster pocket almanack, for the year 1778. Being the third year of American Independency. Inscribed by William Ellery].

Title continues: "and the neighbouring states; containing a variety of useful lists and tables." Signed on the cover with his title: "Lancaster Almanack for 1778." Includes 24 blank pages for notes, which Ellery has filled with diary, notes, and some accounts while serving as a Member of the Continental Congress. He purchased the book in late 1777, possibly after Congress fled to Lancaster to escape the British occupation of Philadelphia. The diary discusses Congress' July 4 celebration, the British evacuation of Philadelphia, the Battle of Monmouth, Franklin's arrival at the French court…

GLC06669

29 October 1816

Crawford, William Harris, 1772-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander J. Dallas

Seeks clarification on negotiations with Spain concerning duties and the tonnage act.

GLC06576

January 17, 1804

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas B. Adams

Adams, then a Massachusetts senator, writes to his brother about "the receipts and expenditures, upon the Seamen's fund" and the Louisiana Purchase. Discusses the legislation relating to Louisiana that would "tax them, then make a government for them, and at last admit them as a State or States, by Acts of Congress..." Notes that he has finally settled his accounts from when he was abroad working as a diplomat.

GLC06606

1 January 1918 - 29 April 1919

Osborn, Ella Jane, 1881-1966

Diary

Title: [Diary of World War I army nurse Ella Jane Osborn] [word processed inventory available]

Ella Jane Osborn, originally from Wainscott, Long Island, New York, departed as an Army Nurse in January of 1918 and spent the majority of her assignment stationed near Toul and Nancy, in the Lorraine region of northeastern France, near the German border. She traveled extensively, spending time in London, Paris, Cannes, Blois Monte Carlo, Nice, and Antibes. She returned to New York by boat in March of 1919. Occasionally describes a particularly sad or touching death. Discusses in great detail the rumors and news she receives regarding Allied victories and defeats, and the negotiations of…

GLC06570.01

28 December 1863

Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889

Document signed

Title: to Senate of the Confederate States of America

Sends a draft of instructions (not included) for sending a diplomatic minister to Mexico. Asks the senate for advice on whether a minister should be sent and, if so, on the terms laid out.

GLC06619.01

28 December 1863

Benjamin, Judah Philip, 1811-1884

Letter signed

Title: to Jefferson Davis

Confederate Secretary of State Benjamin sends draft instructions (not included) for a proposed diplomatic minister to be sent to Mexico, on which Davis then sought the Confederate Senate's advice (see GLC06619.01). Recommends secrecy to avoid the United States trying to thwart their efforts. A list of dates and related administrative actions chart the progress of the resolutions until they were agreed to on 5 January 1864.

GLC06619.02

29 December 1806

Thompson, Thomas W., 1766-1821

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Langdon

Written by New Hampshire Congressman Thompson to Langdon as Governor of New Hampshire. Says nothing of interest has occurred since the suspension of the non-importation law. Claims domestic issues take up most of their time. Has hope that negotiations with Britain and France are going well. Says that Aaron Burr's presence in Louisiana gave the Jefferson Administration great anxiety. But the capture of part of his flotilla and the probable capture of the rest, has relieved Jefferson. Jefferson considers Burr's insurrection suppressed. That being said, he reports that General James Wilkinson is…

GLC06545

1798-1825 ca.

Appleton, Thomas, fl. 1798-1825

Header Record

Title: Five manuscript letterbooks compiled while U.S. Consul in Livorno, Italy

Five folio letterbooks in vellum, mostly clerical copies, containing more than 1060 letters. Although the letters are generally chronological, those letters out of chronological order are topically related to those next to them. Includes letters to Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Latrobe and other U.S. Officials.

GLC06791

14 March 1832

Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William L. Marcy

Describes his resentment at the Senate's failure, for political reasons, to confirm him for a diplomatic post, and his reluctant agreement to stand for election as candidate for Jackson's Vice-President, despite his "strong aversion" to doing so and its expected negative impact on his "happiness and welfare."

GLC06689