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Provisions for English troops during French and Indian War

c/s Robert Calander. An agreement to supply English troops, under the command of General Gage stationed in North America, with provisions including flour, oxen and sheep for Fort Loudon (per doxket) during the war.

GLC06901

to Ezekiel Williams re: the exchange of prisoners taken on Long Island

Address leaf is damaged. Docketed on back of letter.

GLC06902

to Jonathan Hudson & Co. re: the purchase of materials for the war effort

GLC06903

to Jonathan Hudson re: his financial situation

"[I] perceive you determine to make hay while the sun shines... I only caution you to keep fairly in view the preservation of punctuality in payments, well knowing that this produces more lasting advantages, than even the possession of wealth with...

GLC06904

to James Lovell re: dispatches from France, conduct of Northern army in Vermont

Draft, unsigned, with slash through the letter. Noted at bottom "but this is not a true Copy."

GLC06905

to Samuel Jennings re: on education and teachers

"It will always give me great pleasure to maintain a friendly intercourse with the instructors of youth in every part of the United States. I consider their occupation as next to that of parents in forming the public mind." Jennings was principal of...

GLC06906

to Aaron Burr re: opinion on the government's response to Barbary pirates

Giving Burr his opinion about war with the Barbary states: "If the subject of carrying a war with... the Barbary States had been properly stated to the government, a more suitable force would have been provided."

GLC06907

Memoir of the Life and Times of... John Lamb

John Lamb was a General serving under Henry Knox. Memoirs were inscribed by author Isaac Leake to his son. Printed by Joel Munsell.

GLC06908

to Lachlan McIntosh re: French officer's request for American army commission

Loss on p. 3 affecting closing.

GLC06909

To: Mr. Deane.

Account of Ticonderoga.

GLC07938

To: Barton Bates.

Lincoln's mismanagement of war and weak leadership.

GLC07939

Brown v. Topeka Board of Education. Inscribed to Peter H. Brandt.

The Supreme Court's Decision declaring segregated schools unconstitutional.

GLC07940

Order.

Punishment of deserter William J. Chandler of Penn. Vols. on Executive Mansion stationary.

GLC07942

To: Abraham Lincoln.

Kentucky Governor Powell requested allowance of Confederate POW's to take the oath of Dec. 8th, including prisoners at Camp Chase, Johnson's Island, Camp Douglas, etc.

With note and signature from Lincoln: "Excepting commissioned officers... let the...

GLC07943

Authority to affix the seal to proclamation declaring the end of war in Texas.

Ending of the Civil War.

GLC07950.01

Instructing William Seward to affix the seal to a proclamation

Correcting a previous proclamation of 20 August 1866.

GLC07950.02

To: Elbridge Gerry.

Growing crisis between the U.S. and Great Britain-marked "private."

GLC07951

Telegram to Wilhelm II.

Accepting condolences for loss of Americans aboard U.S.S. Maine.

GLC07952

To: Henry Dearborn.

Concerning a proposed attack, written six days before the Treaty of Ghent.

GLC07953

to Johnston Livingston re:greetings to her brother

GLC03107.04090

to Johnston Livingston re: news of the family and aquaintances

GLC03107.04091

College bill sent to John S. Livingston for his son Johnston Livingston

The bill lists the charges for Johnston's education for the session commencing 25 April 1834 and ending 23 July 1834. Charges include tuition, room-rent, use of college library, servants' hire, printing, etc. The document also gives Johnston's...

GLC03107.04092

to Johnston Livingston re: the death of Johnston's bird

Johnston's cousin informs him of the death of his bird.

GLC03107.04093

to Johnston Livingston re: news that the city is rid of cholera

Written by a cousin of Johnston Livingston.

GLC03107.04094

to Johnston Livingston re: praise for Johnston's penmanship

Written by a cousin of Johnston Livingston.

GLC03107.04095