1795/02/19

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvanus Bourne re: complaints about Mr. Skipwith

As Minister to the Netherlands he complains about a letter from Mr. Skipwith, "who must know perfectly well that I cannot command a farthing of public money for the application of which I am not expressly authorized." Adams also questions the authenticity of the Skipworth's letter. Adams fears that complying with the vague request for money will "lead to circumstances unpleasant to me, and dangerous to those we are disposed to serve."

GLC07117

1808/01/15

Griffith, Robert E., fl. 1808-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William D. Patterson re: business arrangements

The letter is preceded by a copy of another letter by Robert E. Griffith, dated 15 January 1808. The letter discusses current tensions with England, and expresses hope that recent negotiations have proved successful. Docketed on address leaf.

GLC03107.04548

1835/06/21

Livingston, Edward, 1764-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Forsyth re: negotiating a treaty with France

Edward Livingston explains his actions in trying to negotiate a treaty with France. Typed transcript available in the collateral file. Written aboard the U.S. Frigate "Constitution" at sea near Long Island.

GLC03107.04561

1915/02/04

Mosby, John S., 1833-1916

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Sam Chapman

anniversary of the day he took over the Hong Kong consulate 36 years ago; opposition to Wilson's shipping bill; arranging a sitting for the group painting.

GLC03921.49

February 9, 1865

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Typed document

Title: Treaty Between the United States and the Chippewas of the Mississippi, and Pillager Lake Winnebagoshish Bands of Indians

concluded May 7, 1864 proclaimed March 20, 1865

GLC04099.46

February 19, 1808

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Letter signed

Title: to William Pinkney

Indicates that he is sending a series of gazettes reporting on congressional proceedings, which "will give you a view of our internal affairs." Explains the route by which Mr. Nourse will deliver them to London so that Pinkney can arrange other correspondence to Paris and his own government. Discusses a previous letter concerning the Embargo Act of 1807 and a British decree made on 11 November 1807. Also comments on communications from David Erskine, the British Minister Plenipotentiary, concerning Napoleon's Berlin Decree, the British retaliation, and their effects on neutral maritime…

GLC03419

1864/08/09

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Letter signed

Title: to Horace Greeley re: correspondence on Greeley's peace mission, Stephens

Concerning Greeley's peace mission and his dealings with Alexander Stephens.

GLC05256

1815/09/14

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Unknown.

Discusses his ill health, Napoleon's demise and a treaty with Algiers

GLC05281

1783/02/02

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Jay re: calling a conference preparatory to signing Treaty of Paris

An important letter written in the third person calling a meeting of the other ministers at his home the next day at 11. The points for discussion are passports for British and American vessels and preparations "for signature of the definitive Treaty." Adams has written the address leaf in French. With attractive red seal, and docket by John Jay.

GLC05610

1828/09/12

Warrington, H., fl. 1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to: Italian ambassador.

Written as British emissary, to the Italian ambassador, concerning an offer of $100,000 to prevent kidnappings of British nationals.

GLC05251

1863/11/16

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Document signed

Title: Authority to affix the seal to letter to Pope Pius IX [credence for Rufus King]

Rufus King's credence as ambassador to the Holy See.

GLC05526

1814/11/12

Morris, Phebe, fl. 1814

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Anthony Morris re: War of 1812

Terms offered by nation Britain have "contributed more than any circumstance whatever to unite all parties in the resolution of repelling unitedly, the enemy;" burning of the White House: "It would have shocked you my dear papa to have heard how many persons rejoiced in the barbarous and wanton destruction committed at Washington...it is actually true that Admiral Cockburn placed himself in the chair of the House of Representatives and deliberately took the votes of 'to burn or not to burn.'"

GLC07721

1803/11/18

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Document signed

Title: Appointing Tobias Lear as Consul to Algiers

GLC07658

1783/03/12

Livingston, Robert R., 1746-1813

Letter signed

Title: to Nathanael Greene re: news of the Peace Treaty

"I should think it prudent to maintain so respectable a force in Georgia and South Carolina as would discourage any attempt on them fin case the Negotiations should prove abortive."

GLC07661

1818/08/18

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Letter signed

Title: to Henry Sherburne re: Treaty with the Chickasaw Nation

"Funds have been transmitted you to carry into effect the treaty with the Chickasaw Nation of the 30th of December 1815, and also for the payment of the annuity due them under that treaty for 1817...." Sherburne, a Rhode Island native, was appointed Chicasaw agent in December 1817.

GLC07644

1845/09/27

Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849

Document signed

Title: Authority to affix the seal attesting to Alabama Act

GLC07761

1784/03/04

Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824

Manuscript document signed

Title: Act re: election of five commissioners to negotiate Indian treaties

Elected commissioners are George Rogers Clarke, Oliver Wolcott, Nathaniel [sic] Greene, Richard Butler, and Stephen Higgenson.

GLC07793

1854/08/19

Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869

Document signed

Title: Authority to affix the seal to treaty with Miami Indians of Indiana

GLC07807

1794/08/28

Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813

Letter signed

Title: to Patrick Henry re: envoy to Madrid

GLC07812

February 18, 1791

Knox, William, 1756-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Sends, along with his letter, papers addressed to Thomas Jefferson "requesting me to procure your interest for their favorable reception and attention." Hopes "after a mutual sending out of Ministers, such Commercial regulations will take place as to prevent similar inconveniences, and also other obstacles to a free and liberal intercourse between the two Countries." Expects that Knox will exert his influence on Thomas Jefferson should this matter come up in Congress.

GLC02437.04859

January 8, 1784

Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Lafayette references receiving a letter from Knox. He writes of their warm friendship, and says "from the beginning of our Great Revolution which Has been the Beginning of our Acquaintance, We Have Been Activated By the Same principles, supported with the same ideas, Attached to the same friends, and We Have warmly loved and Confidentially Entrusted each other." Reports that Knox's brother William is in London and expresses his fondness for him. Says "By our last Account from America, We Hear that New York is Evacuated, and our peace Establishment finally settled. I Hope also to Hear it is…

GLC02437.02928

1865/2/6

Walbridge, Charles E., 1842-?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to mother

He thinks the rebellion will be over by the 4th of July. Reminisces about friends and playing in the snow. Leon must return to his regiment. Confederate peace commissioners came into Union lines while Confederate bands played patriotic union songs. [Hampton Roads Peace Conference which occurred 2/3 at Fort Monroe on the "River Queen."]

GLC04662.092

1867/10/03

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William T. Sherman re: Indian Peace Commission. Signed with initials

GLC03927

1808/04/22

Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816

Letter signed

Title: Petition to Dey of Algiers re: protecting consuls & families (in French)

Signed as American agent and consul general. With other signers from the European powers, written after the Consul of Denmark was thrown into chains by the Dey. The document is a declaration of solidarity protesting Algerian aggression. Also signed by the consuls of Great Britain (H.S. Blanckley), France (Dubois as Chargee for Napoleon), Spain (Alonso Intur[?], Sweden (A. M. Fraissinitt [?]), Denmark (Georg Frederik Ulrich) and Holland ([illegible]).

GLC04659

1781/08/28

Carmichael, William, fl. 1781

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Morris re: conditions in Europe, prospects for treaty, Jay in Spain

GLC04772.02