6 October 1778

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Measam

Written at Fredericksburgh. To Measam, deputy clothier stationed at Fishkill, New York. Discusses a deficiency of "waiscoats."

GLC02437.00729

11 October 1778

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Written at Fredericksburgh. Reports that the British are still in New York City, and many British sailors are sick ashore. Of British commissioners, writes, "The Commissioners have Issued another Proclamation & manifesto. This they declare shall be the last & if it makes no impression on the hard hearted people of America they shall return and report the ill success of their Mission. These people have the same kind of insolence about them that a [young man rake] has who debauches his friends daughter and then offers a considerable sum as [hush?] money." In a post script, notes…

GLC02437.00730

20 March 1779

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Agrees with William that commerce is a profitable venture. Quotes Shakespeare: "There is a tide in the affairs of men, which, taken [at] the flood lead[s] on to Fortune..." Discusses William's previous proposal, which apparently involves buying goods on credit from a merchant who might travel to America. Contemplates the uncertainty of the venture and the difficulty in obtaining credit, associates, and bills. Remarks that Spain "will accede to our Independence," and will give credit to American currency. Instructs William to consider all circumstances and to decide whether a European or…

GLC02437.00753

14 March 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Letter signed

Title: to Governor of North Carolina

Relaying President Washington's instructions regarding a seized Spanish vessel

GLC08120

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

4 April 1794

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Responds to a letter from Secretary of War Knox relating to the security of the Old Northwest. Comments on a speech by Lord Dorchester [Sir Guy Carleton], the commander in chief in British North America, and states his belief that the British intend "to keep this Country in a state of disquietude with the Indian nations; and also to alter the boundary between them and us, if, by any means, they can effect it." As a consequence of that belief, Washington reiterates his instructions to maintain good relations with the Six Nations and to "Buy Captn. [Joseph] B_t [Brant] off at almost any price…

GLC08076

01 July 1805

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Document signed

Title: Circular to the Consuls and Commercial Agents of the United States.

Discusses an act passed by Congress on 27 March 1804 pertaining to the registering of sea vessels. Mentions that the treasury department has no judicial authority in regards to disputes over lost vessels except that expressly given by United States law. Informs that official bonds given by the Consuls and Commercial agents require periodic renewal. Instructs consuls to send all publications in their district on epidemic diseases and quarantine regulations to the Department of State.

GLC08151

February 1, 1865

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Written to his father from a camp near Petersburg on two sheets of paper: the first apparently written in the morning and the second sheet in the afternoon. Mentions receipt of $50 previously requested. Discusses his readiness for a six day march. Reports that Alexander H. Stevens "Vice President of the so called Southern Confederacy came within our lines yesterday."

GLC03523.18.46

February 12, 1865

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

Discusses the illness of his mother. Reports that he cannot expect to visit home until Spring. Describes the sounding of "tatoo" for roll call. Mentions the business of disbursing clothing and the "business" of the army regardless of the day of the week. Relays the rumor of a visit within Union lines from Rebel commissioners, and mentions hopes for peace.

GLC03523.18.50

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

12 April 1864

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

Newspaper

Title: Daily Richmond examiner. [Vol. 18, no. 37 (April 12, 1864)]

Victory in Louisiana, Farragut about to attack Mobile, Slidell - Maximilian affair about recognition from Mexico.

GLC05959.72.081

26 September 1863

Stuart, W., fl. 1863

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Michael Cassidy

Writes that the Secretary of State referred the matter of the cases of Cassidy, Patrick Fox, and James Bradley to the Judge Advocate to start an investigation. Written from the British Legation in Washington, D.C. to Cassidy at Camp Chase, Ohio. Author's signature is unclear but possibly W. Stuart.

GLC02414.170

27 November 1861

Newspaper

Title: Richmond weekly enquirer. [Vol. 7, no. 34 (November 27, 1861)]

The capture of our ministers to France & England (Trent Affair), Confederate victory near Jacksonboro, Skirmish near Falls Church.

GLC05959.73.09

July 22, 1806

Jarvis, William, fl. 1806-1807

Autograph letter

Title: to Thomas Jefferson

Jefferson's letter to Jarvis consists of one page with docket. Jarvis' draft response, dated 22 July 1806, occupies pages 3-4. Water damage has caused severe staining along the right margin, which obscures some text. wines for Monticello & relations with European powers

GLC03873.02

1794

Manuscript document

Title: Iroquois Treaty

Negotiations with General Chapin leading up to the Canandaigua Treaty (Nov.,1794) which was part of Washington's tactics to contain British agitation of the Indians and establish peace with the Nations.

GLC08332

10 November 1810

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Plumer

John Quincy Adams and relations between the United States and Russia:"The Emperor seems to think more highly of our Country than we do, and is more fond of Intercourse with us than we seem to be with him. The commerce between our two countries is already of great value to both..."

GLC08290

1828

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Broadside

Title: Election poster with prominent Americans.

"Wellington's Invincibles: Jackson at New Orleans/Adams at Ghent" Election poster with prominent Americans.

GLC08317

29 July 1796

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: Procuring safe passage on American ship to Algiers for two Algerian men in Amsterdam.

Procuring safe passage on American ship to Algiers for two Algerian men in Amsterdam, Sidi Mustapha Ben Braim Rais and Sidi Mahomet Ben Mustapha Cagio.

GLC08329

January 16, 1825

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Congressman Poinsett

Continues long battle with Congress for reimbursement of expences incurred while Ambassador: "If there be any reason why the committee should report no opinion on my claims, I should presume, that it would not apply, to the other object, that of character..."

GLC08330

31 May 1784

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Count Vergennes

Regardless of current discussions, notes that powers of consuls have been agreed to with Rayneval and are awaiting signatures.

GLC08336

18 May 1812

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Issac Monroe and Ebenezer French

Re: Treaty of Paris with Britain, 1783, and France 1800: Concluding a series of reminiscences for the Boston Patriot (1809-1812), he writes to the Publishers: "I have been insulted by Ignorance and Impudence on the account of these Treaties more than any other actions of my Life. I have no more to say at present...Witnesses to whom I intended to have appealed, have, even while I have been writing, a Dana, a Lincoln, a knox been summoned to an higher Trybunal."

GLC08342

17 March 1858

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Kelly

Describes considerable suffering and deprivations experienced while preparing for armed conflict with the Mormons. Mentions discontent among the "ambitious young men in the army" because of a rumor that President James Buchanan made overtures to Brigham Young that will result in a peaceful settlement. Written at Camp Scott.

GLC04194.07

11 June 1858

Moore, John, 1826-1907

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Kelly

Reports that nothing has been heard from the commissioners sent out by President James Buchanan to negotiate with Brigham Young, so he cannot tell her if Young has accepted the pardon offer. Moore hopes Young will fight. He expresses disdain for Young and thinks that any in the East who have sympathy for the Mormon cause are misguided.

GLC04194.09

20 August 1862

Everett, Edward, 1794-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Turlow Weed

Explaining the anti-American bias of the English press during the Trent Affair.

GLC08216