1759

Warren, James, 1726-1808

Document signed

Title: The Modern part of an universal history

Title page (only) from a book in Warren's library, signed.

GLC07264

18 April 1785

Jackson, Henry, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses the proper time to sell goods recently arrived from London that were consigned to Henry Knox. Relates that Granville Sharp sent a box of books intended for Knox, Harvard College, Rhode Island College, and George Washington. The books were damaged in transit, and are presently with Lucy, Knox's wife. Reports that in a recent meeting (held at Faneuil Hall in Boston) merchants resolved "to have no dealings whatever with any British mercht. agents... that we will not receive them to Board-Speak or have any connections with them, [that] we will not Let them a House shop-store, or…

GLC02437.03128

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

27 October 1790

Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815

Manuscript letter

Title: to the Executors of Dr. Benjamin Franklin's Will

In this contemporary copy of a letter from Franklin's grandnephew Williams to executors of Benjamin Franklin's will, Williams is trying to obtain books from Franklin's library as part of his inheritance: "Being still without your answer to my repeated applications for the legacy left me by the late Doctor Benjamin Franklin, consisting of that part of his library particularized in his catalogue under the head of medicine, surgery, &c... I am instructed to give you notice of my intended appeal to the Laws, that you may possess yourselves of the catalogue and the books I claim before it is…

GLC02437.04758

28 November 1797

Flucker, Francis, fl. 1796-1801

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards to his uncle Knox some of his bills and thanks him for the books he sent, though he still needs a Greek lexicon. Expresses his concern for his cousin Julia, who has been ill.

GLC02437.07056

17 October 1781

Wigglesworth, Edward, 1732-1794

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Knox

Indicates that he has enclosed copies of a vote of thanks from Harvard College to Granville Sharp for a donation to the library that was conveyed through Knox (see GLC02437.01220). Asks that when Knox arrives in France he send thanks to Sharp, who lives in London. Requests that the communication be sent in way that does not expose Sharp "to political resentment." Also mentions that Harvard has not acquired any British publications since 1774 and asks that Knox attempt to procure some while in Europe. Wigglesworth was president of Harvard College.

GLC02437.01236

February 3, 1794

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter

Title: to Henry Dearborn

Wants Dearborn to return a book of maps he borrowed from the War Department. Dearborn was using it to find the right spot for a lighthouse "on Leguin." Knox says he needs it for his work on the committee appointed to fortify harbors and seaports. It will be sent back to Dearborn. Initial "H" at end of the letter.

GLC02437.06038

28 September 1789

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Letter signed

Title: to Samuel Huntington

Washington transmits several Acts and duplicates (not included) to Huntington, Governor of Connecticut. Includes Acts for allowing for compensation to the members of the Senate and House of Representatives, for the establishment of the Post Office, for compensation to Supreme Court Judges, the Attorney General, the United States President and Vice President, for establishing salaries for the Executive Officers of Government, and for the safekeeping of the Acts, records, and Seal of the United States. Contains Resolutions requiring the Secretary of State to procure statutes from individual…

GLC05231

30 December 1770

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jane Mecom

Written to his sister concerning various matters, including stories of the threatened loss of his position as colonial postmaster, the difficulties he faces for expressing his political opinions, and sending some books Jane had asked for. Franklin comments that the books resemble the opinions of a Mrs. Ilive, whose "Solemn Discourse" attempted "to prove, that this World is the true Hell or Place of Punishment for the Spirits who had transgress'd in a better State, and were sent here to suffer for their sins in Animals of all Sorts."

GLC05508.003

12 November 1792

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Jackson Knox

Hopes his son is well and happy. Explains that it is very difficult to send the books that he had requested by post and to "apply to your uncle [Henry] Jackson for elegant extracts in prose, and verse the last edition - "

GLC02437.05699

December 28, 1830

Armstrong, John, Jr. 1758-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David Buel

Thanks Judge Buel for a packet of books he sent. Discusses a publication by Buel's brother that proves a conspiracy to defraud the revenue. Remarks that the distress of Buel's brother has impaired his judgment though and "made his story highly excentric." Letter addressed to Buel "near Albany."

GLC01221.02

1763-1791

Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791

Header Record

Title: Correspondence of Catharine Macaulay [Decimalized .01- .63]

Collection of correspondence of Catharine Macaulay Graham with various people from England, Scotland, France, and America, including a folder of transcripts of letters not included in this collection. Materials in this collection consist of retained drafts, letters received, drafts written on other letters, and some occasional pieces. According to a later note in GLC 1795, these letters were returned by her second husband William Graham to daughter Catharine Sophia Macaulay Gregorie. Some letters are in French. A full inventory is available, and transcripts of some letters are also…

GLC01794

8 August 1789

Breck, Samuel, 1747-1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Left some of his books and other items in New York during his last visit. Asks if he could trouble Knox to forward them privately to Boston. Describes some of the items. Sends his respects to Mrs. Knox and their family. "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.04322

February 5, 1798

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document

Title: [Remarks]

Discusses land deeds and recommends a list of books. Date from docket.

GLC02437.07086

8 December 1799

Bradford, Alden, 1765-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Bradford tells Knox that "Mr. Wood has returned from Boston without the volume, which I mentioned to you I expected." He wants Knox to pass on to Knox's daughter Lucy that he will "be on the last of December." Bradford also says "I heard it mentioned by a gentleman lately from Boston, that Mr. Secy. Pickering and Genl Hamilton kept back some dispatches from France several weeks, when the President was at Quincy, which related to the affairs of the Envoys; an in consequence of which must ensure attaches to those Gentlemen. They are opposed to the Embassy, I imagine."

GLC02437.07336

April 19, 1753

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Smith

Franklin thanks Smith for a copy of his A General Idea of the College of Mirania. Assures him of the quality of the education of Smith's pupils, Col. Martin's sons, at the College and Academy of Philadelphia. Mentions in particular teachers "Mr. Allison" (formerly of Edinburgh and Glasgow) and Theophilus Grew and gives him some particulars of the libraries and his financing of the Academy.

GLC01722

January 19, 1870

Dahlgren, John Adolphus Bernard, 1809-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to T. Apoleon Cheney

Letter written by Dahlgren as commander of the Washington Navy Yard. References Cheney's notes from January 6 and 10. Has not responded because of the "many demands on my time." Says some of the books he has requested are procurable and will be forwarded, although a copy of his own book, "Shells and Shell-Guns," is not available. Says the war kept him from literary pursuits and that he only has one copy of the book left "and cannot buy another at any price." Regrets that he cannot send a copy because "it is my principal work and exposes the principles on which I concerted the present Armament…

GLC01545.09

6 January 1888

Edmunds, George F., 1828-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to W. J. Bruce

Thanks him for sending a copy of a book. States he will reimburse him for the cost. Edmunds has struck "Senate Chamber" from the stationery.

GLC02504.13

6 May 1913

White, Edward D., 1845-1921

Typed letter signed

Title: to W. H. R. Alexander

Declines to advise Alexander on the purchase of law book.

GLC02504.40

1837-1908

Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866

Header Record

Title: Robert H. Stafford Collection [Decimalized .01- .98]

Stafford enlisted as a sergeant in the 12th Alabama infantry. Contains letters and newsclippings about the Peninsula Campaign, advance into Maryland, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Early's raid on Washington, D.C. Preliminary inventory included.

GLC02618

February 3, 1913

Westinghouse, George, 1846-1914

Typed letter signed

Title: to R. R. Robinson

Thanks Robinson for sending books. Encloses a check for $100 (not present). Addressed to Rev. R.R. Robinson, Secretary-Treasurer, Wm. McKinley Normal & Industrial School, Alexandria, Va.

GLC02480.18

1952

Barrett, Oliver Roger, 1873-1950

Magazine

Title: The immortal autograph letters, documents, manuscripts, portraits, personal relics, and other Lincolniana...

(title continues)... collected by the late Oliver R. Barrett, Chicago, sold by order of the executors of his estate and of Roger W. Barrett, Chicago. Published by Parke- Bernet Galleries, Inc. Lists items auctioned 19 and 20 February.

GLC08580.01

circa 1771-1806

Schuyler, fl. 1771-1806

Autograph note

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for the books he sent her.

GLC02437.08177

30 March 1796

Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Mentions that he has discussed with [Samuel] Hodgdon methods for packing and transporting books for Knox. Has packed them in five trunks and plans to ship them via land carriage. Comments on some political matters. Last page is possibly GLC02437.10325.

GLC02437.06682

17 March 1799

Smith, William Stephens, 1755-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Smith tells Knox that Smith has "consented once more to, enter into the tented field." Smith reminds Knox of a book he gave Knox of portraits of European soldiers. Smith asks that Knox give it "to the President." (Smith is President John Adams's son-in-law.)

GLC02437.07245