3 January 1809

Parish, J., 1767-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: Mr. Lafayette

GLC07173.06.02

2 March 1812

Barlow, Joel, 1754-1812

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Honorable Jonathan Russell

GLC07459.01.03

6 March 1812

Coudert, fl. 1812

Newspaper

Title: L'Indicateur Journal Du Departement De La Gironde. [no. 2697 (March 6, 1812)]

Imprint by Coudert At Bordeaux rue Porte-Dijeaux Paper is in French

GLC07459.01.04

7 March 1812

Coudert, fl. 1812

Newspaper

Title: L'Indicateur Journal Du Departement De La Gironde. [no. 2698 (March 7, 1812)]

Imprint by Coudert At Bordeaux rue Porte-Dijeaux Paper is in French

GLC07459.01.05

8 March 1812

Coudert, fl. 1812

Newspaper

Title: L'Indicateur Journal Du Departement De La Gironde. [no. 2699 (March 8, 1812)]

Imprint by Coudert At Bordeaux rue Porte-Dijeaux Paper is in French

GLC07459.01.06

9 March 1812

Coudert, fl. 1812

Newspaper

Title: L'Indicateur Journal Du Departement De La Gironde. [no. 2700 (March 9, 1812)]

Imprint by Coudert At Bordeaux rue Porte-Dijeaux Paper is in French

GLC07459.01.07

10 March 1812

Coudert, fl. 1812

Newspaper

Title: L'Indicateur Journal Du Departement De La Gironde. [no. 2701 (March 10, 1812)]

Imprint by Coudert At Bordeaux rue Porte-Dijeaux Paper is in French

GLC07459.01.08

11 March 1812

Coudert, fl. 1812

Newspaper

Title: L'Indicateur Journal Du Departement De La Gironde. [no. 2702 (March 11, 1812)]

Imprint by Coudert At Bordeaux rue Porte-Dijeaux Paper is in French

GLC07459.01.09

16 March 1812

Coudert, fl. 1812

Newspaper

Title: L'Indicateur Journal Du Departement De La Gironde Supplementau. [no. 76 (March 16, 1812)]

Imprint by Coudert At Bordeaux rue Porte-Dijeaux Paper is in French A supplement to L'Indicateur Journal Du Departement De La Gironde, details the formation of Cohorts.

GLC07459.01.10

12 May 1809

Cole, J. A., fl. 1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: Mr. Parker

GLC07173.06.01

02 July 1812

Lear, Benjamin Linclon, fl. 1812

Autograph document signed

Title: By His Excellency

A Certificate of good health for travel from Gibraltar to Algiers

GLC07827.06

13 October 1942

Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Estelle Spero

Diamond informs Estelle that eighteen members of his platoon have been selected to go before the board, and of this number five to ten will be asked to resign. He also mentions the 60% casualty rate at the "Dieppe incident".

GLC09120.115

February 17, 1689

Danforth, Thomas, fl. 1689

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles Frost

Writing to Major Charles Frost in Kittery, Maine, at the beginning of King William's War (1689-1697), Provincial Governor of Massachusetts Thomas Danforth orders him to go to Boston and gather troops: "You shall in all places and by all ways & means to your power take, kill, & destroy ye enemy without limitation of place or time as you shall have opportunity." Mentioned is Lt. Simon Willard (1605-1676). In the margin is a recommendation to Frost of a "Lt. Andrews". It is not known if the date on the piece is old style or new style. Docket reads: "To Maj. Charles Frost in [illegible]…

GLC05580

February 26, 1801

Marshall, John, 1755-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rufus King

Written by Marshall as Secretary of State to King as American Minister to Britain. Includes extract of a letter from Fitzsimmons to Secretary of Navy Benjamin Stoddert, to give King an idea of recent conduct of British Admiralty Courts in America. The extract is not included here. Claims that Sir Robert Liston, British Minister to the United States, is doing all he can "to check the piratical system" of seizures and impressment. Says Mr. Thornton, in the absence of the British charge d'affairs, hopes to limit the damages between Britain and the United States. Marshall wants to believe him,…

GLC05789

February 16, 1782

Ridley, Matthew, 1749-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gouverneur Morris

Comments on the arrival of Benedict Arnold in England. Claims that "England is not disposed to Peace." Contains some personal discussion, including comments about their correspondence, his sons, and French women.

GLC05992

February 27, 1856

Clayton, John Middleton, 1796-1856

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James L. Graham Jr.

Letter regarding the negotiation of the Clayton-Bulwer Treaty of Panama. Accompanied by Clay ANS permitting publication, FF on address panel from envelope and newsclipping publishing the letter.

GLC06042.02

February 7, 1950

Burke, Arleigh, fl. 1950

Typed letter signed

Title: to Rev. Cornelius Greenway

Responding to Greenway's request for a signed photograph (not included) and commenting that the only way to world peace is through "the establishment of a real Christian philosophy in our own country, as well as other countries of the world."

GLC05508.055

February 7, 1803

Varnum, Joseph B., 1751-1821

Pamphlet

Title: Report of the Committee Appointed on so much of the President's Message of the 15th December last...

Title continues: "As Related to the Militia Institution of the United States." Argues that when a 1792 Act (GLC01959) establishing a uniform militia is carried out by the states it will provide complete national defense. Not all states have carried out the prescriptions of that act. Submits a resolution requesting that President Jefferson write a letter to the state governors impressing upon them the importance of fully participating in the militia system. This pamphlet accompanied Jefferson's letter (GLC04626.01).

GLC04626.02

February 26, 1745

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 846 (February 26, 1745)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 3 and 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.

GLC06670.049

February 6, 1750

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Newspaper

Title: Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 1104 (February 6, 1750)]

Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Discusses the futile but worthwhile attempt to find a northwest passage to the East Indies through Hudson Bay. 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.

GLC06670.130

February 26, 1919

Tuell, Porter E., fl. 1918-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Emily Tuell

Writes to his sister about his trip to St. Michel and St. Malo and his upcoming return to the states. Wonders why he has not received any letters from the family in the six months he has been abroad. Mentions his epistolary relationship with Hazel Reese and sends his love. Adds that General Pershing personally inspected the troops and gave a speech. Written at Camp Coetquidan.

GLC07810.098

February 27, 1747

Fairfield, John, fl. 1747

Manuscript document

Title: [John Fairfield's declaration regarding a settlement near Witchcassett]

John Fairfield offers an affidavit regarding Witchcassett, "four miles from Sheepscott and thirty four miles from St. George River, in the County of York" (present-day Maine). Attests that he moved to Witchcassett in 1738, commenting that at the time, forty families and householders lived in the settlement. Remarks on additional settlers in later years and sawmills located in the area. Recounts that in 1744, settlers felt vulnerable after hearing of the war that broke out in Europe between Britain and France, and many moved away from the settlement. In 1745, some settlers moved when…

GLC02437.10408

February 27, 1863

Newspaper

Title: Camden Confederate. [Vol. 2, no. 18 (February 27, 1863)]

French Troops in mexican Capital, Renewal of Bombardment of Richmond, Rosecrans Again Advancing.

GLC05959.41.12

February 7, 1863

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Newspaper

Title: Tri-weekly mercury. [Vol. 82, no. 11, 675 (February 7, 1863)]

Impending Anarchy in the North, Address of General Hooker on Assuming Command, Impressions of an English Correspondent on the Campaign in Virginia, The War on the Ocean.

GLC05959.44.27

February 16, 1766

Goldthwaite, Thomas, 1717-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Flucker

Written from Fort Pownall, at present-day Stockton Springs, Maine. Reports that although he has not had a recent letter from Flucker, he plans to proceed with constructing the new township as soon as spring arrives. Writes, "I can form no opinion from the papers which I've seen how the opposition to the stamp act is likely to issue. IF it should end in allowing the Colonies a representation in Parliament I think it will be making bad, worse...But this is a dangerous subject to handle - & I'll quit it lest I should be brought to confession under the tree of liberty." Discusses his views on…

GLC02437.09033