April 1784

Bradford, William, 1755-1795

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Nicholson

Written by Bradford as Pennsylvania's Attorney General to Nicholson as Comptroller General. Says the case "Com v. Matlock" -- probably Comptroller v. Matlock -- will commence today. Wants Nicholson to meet him at Mr. Wilson's -- perhaps the well-known patriot James Wilson -- at 10 a.m. Will be obliged if Nicholson will bring the resolves of the Assembly. Docketed in Nicolson's hand.

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1813/12/24

Cass, Lewis, 1782-1866

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Jesse Hunt or Samuel Huntington"

Brigadier General Cass authorizes the payment of a military account owed to Lieutenant Meek of the 7th infantry regiment. Colonel Huntington was a district paymaster and had been governor of Ohio. Cass would later become governor of Michigan.

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1808/10/08

Claiborne, William Charles Cole, 1775-1817

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David Porter

Informs Commodore Porter that he cannot leave his present post to "cross the Lakes with Lieutenant Morrell." Claiborne was governor of the Territory of Orleans from 1804-1812.

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19 December 1806

Clinton, DeWitt, 1769-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Michael Lieb

Discusses publishing Mr. Coleman's public apology for insulting Dr. Lieb since his recent prosecution. Mentions the danger of Federalism mixing with Quiddism in Pennsylvania.

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12 August 1882

Conkling, Roscoe, 1829-1888

Autograph letter signed

Title: to A. H. H. Dawson

Informs that he has not received the law brief and requests a copy be sent.

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22 September 1844

Crittenden, John Jordan, 1787-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles A. Drake

Kentucky Senator Crittenden declines an invitation to a Whig meeting in Boonville, Missouri from Drake, future Missouri Senator and fellow Whig. One black and white bust engraving of Crittenden included.

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October 28, 1810

Dallas, Alexander James, 1759-1817

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander James Dallas, Jr.

Written by Dallas as U.S. District Attorney for eastern Pennsylvania to his 19-year-old son Alexander James Dallas, Jr. The father wanted his son to pass this letter along to the Port Collector. In reference to the slave trading ship "Eugenia." It appears the ship was captured for violating the 1808 law against the international slave trade. Dallas does not believe proceedings can be taken against Captain Calderon unless he is a citizen or resident of the United States. Dallas mentions that Mr. Newton, who appears to be Calderon's attorney, has filed suit and has gotten Calderon discharged…

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16 March 1779

Deane, Silas, 1737-1789

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel B. Webb

Writes to Colonel Webb, his stepson, to tell him to be careful in all his affairs. Also indicates that Congress may soon settle his own affairs. Deane had been accused of fraud in foreign procurement of military supplies while on a diplomatic mission in France.

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May 1842

Dorr, Thomas Wilson, 1805-1854

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert P. Letcher

Sends the governor of Kentucky resolutions from the Rhode Island Assembly. The resolutions, printed on the verso and signed by Rhode Island Secretary of State William H. Smith, ordered Dorr to tell the president, congress, and state governors and governments that the Rhode Island General Assembly was in session. Dorr signed as governor. Dorr supporters, desiring more liberal suffrage laws in Rhode Island, had organized and elected their own convention, wrote a new state constitution, and elected Dorr governor. The move was rejected by the legitimate governor, Samuel H. King, and the…

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3 March 1801

Ellsworth, Oliver, 1745-1807

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rufus King

Written by Ellsworth as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court to King as American Minister to England. Ellsworth was selected by Adams as one of three peace commissioners that was sent to France in 1799. The team of diplomats successfully negotiated the Treaty of Mortefontaine, which freed the United States from its treaty obligations dating from the Revolution. Ellsworth developed a kidney ailment afterward and was in Bath trying to recover his health. Thanks King for sending him a packet of information. In reference to the tie in the electoral college of the election of 1800, Ellsworth says…

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4 June 1870

Evarts, William Maxwell, 1818-1901

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles C. Turner(?), Jr.

Informs that he will make an appointment to give his testimony in a court case. Written on stationary from the office of Evarts, Southmayd & Choate, 52 Wall Street. Recipient's name is partially illegible.

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18 October 1861

Giddings, Joshua Reed, 1795-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin D. Morgan

Giddings, U.S. consul general to the British North American Provinces, writes to Morgan, Governor of New York. Encloses a note (not included) from Elliot & Co., a Montreal-based importer of Enfield rifles. There are no Enfield rifles for sale in Montreal, and Giddings advises that arms should be purchased through Elliot & Co. Written on United States Consulate General, British N. A. Provinces stationery. Docket notes, "50,000 Enfield Rifles offered to be furnished at the rate of 3000 per month- Price not to exceed $18.50 delivered in New York City."

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May 3, 1802

Habersham, Joseph, 1751-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Willing

Writes to the President of the Bank of the United States about details involving payment for a house.

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16 April 1776

Hawley, Joseph, 1723–1788

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elbridge Gerry

Criticizes the use of prohibited tea. Mentions sending Gerry a memento. Comments that regiments are ineffective without "a man of Judgment and Spirit" leading them. A long postscript discusses Artemas Ward's resignation (because of poor health) from his position as the commanding major general in the Continental Army in April, 1776, and his sensitivity to issues relating to liberty and property. Also mentions quartering soldiers.

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circa 1820

Hayne, Robert Y., 1791-1839

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Hasell Gibbes

Serving as a South Carolina Senator, Hayne requests Gibbes, a lawyer, to prepare an answer (possibly in the form of a legal document) for Mr. Ehrich and to get as many of the creditors involved with the case to sign the document as promptly as possible. Refers to an enclosed form (not included). A previous assessment of this document states that it was possibly written between 1815-1825, but no later than 1834.

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20 June 1824

Johnson, Reverdy, 1796-1876

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Stevens

Maryland State Senator Johnson recommends Mr. Kell (possibly Thomas Kell) for the position of Attorney General of Maryland to Maryland Governor Stevens.

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19 May 1773

Johnson, Thomas, 1732-1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Carter

Discusses a law case and states he will keep Carter informed about the proceedings. Addressed to Carter in Virginia.

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21 May 1811

Kent, James, 1763-1847

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Informs that he has read Mr. Edson's affidavit concerning the pardon of a man named Cummings. Discusses the pardon case.

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7 November 1794

Lee, Charles, 1758-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Theodorick Lee

Written by Lee as a member of Virginia's General Assembly. Says if he sells his Frederick lands, he might be able to buy Theodorick's lands in Loudoun County, Virginia. It is uncertain though. Want to know the terms of any deal. Says the warrants should be located in Berkley or Hampshire. Stamped postmark says "Richm" Nov. 7"

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22 November 1802

Livingston, Robert L., 1746-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Fulwar Skipworth

Informs that he does not have any of his brother, Edward Livingston's money and that he has no involvement in his brother's business in France or anywhere else. States that though he has power of attorney he has never acted as such and has assigned the power to General Armstrong. Addressed to Skipworth as the Commercial Agent of the United States at Paris.

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1845

Mangum, Willie P., 1792-1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: [to unknown]

Apologizes to Mrs. Dickens, the ladies, and the recipient of this letter for his late attendance the previous evening. Also apologizes for Senators John Jordan Crittenden and Alexander Barrow. Claims that he and the other Senators were held for longer than expected at a dinner at Bradley's. Refers to his actions as ungallant.

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19 April 1819

Mason, Jeremiah, 1768-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Smith

New Hampshire State Representative Mason introduces Mr. Parker, a clergyman who will visit Baltimore from Portsmouth, to Maryland Senator Smith.

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7 June 1750

Oliver, Andrew, fl. 1750

Document signed

Title: to Messrs. Williams & Hopkins s

Discusses the principles and moral character of Mr. Stiles, possibly Ezra Stiles, President of Yale College.

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19 July 1804

Osgood, Samuel, 1748-1813

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elisha Jenkins

Forwards a document (not included) that he thought was already sent. Hopes Jenkins will excuse this slip as a mere accident. Embossed revenue stamp in lower right corner (page upside down) depicts a circle surrounding stars with the words "Com. Rev. C.S. XX Cents."

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12 July 1804

Paterson, William, 1745-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Simpson

Written by Paterson, a signer of the U.S. Constitution, as a Supreme Court Justice to Simpson as cashier of the Bank of the United States. Asks that Andrew Bayard be allowed to receive 875 dollars for him, which is a quarter of his salary as an associate justice.

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