1779

Langdon, John, 1741-1819

Broadside

Title: A Declaration of Rights, and a plan of government for the state of New Hampshire

Constitution for the state of New Hampshire. Printed by Zechariah Fowle. Evans 16386. Signed by John Langdon as President pro tempore of the New Hampshire Legislature, and E. Thompson as Secretary. The convention met on June 5, 1779.

GLC03182

1785-1812

Langdon, John, 1741-1819

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: Autograph letterbook of outgoing correspondence, most 1785-88, 1805-8 & 1811-12

Including letters to John Hancock, Patrick Henry, John Jay, Thomas Pickering, John Sullivan, Charles Thomson, James Bowdin, and other State governors regarding military affairs, state customs regulations and the need for interstate coordination, appropriations for the Continental Congress. The need for a stronger central government, the drafting and ratification of the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights.

GLC05896

25 March 1790

Langdon, John, 1741-1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for assistance in obtaining a position in the War Department. Hopes that if Knox knows of no open positions, he will write to General [Benjamin] Lincoln on his behalf. Adds that General [Henry] Jackson has done all in his power to find Langdon a job, and suggested he write to Knox. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.04559

15 December 1789

Langdon, John, 1741-1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his letter and for his recommendation to "Messr Hoffman and son." Says he is glad to help them anytime they need assistance in the future. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.04797

June 24, 1813

Langdon, John, 1741-1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Hull Butler

Deputy Commissary Langdon indicates that he will forward clothing to Captain Butler. Letter written during the War of 1812.

GLC01450.721.06

1802/05/04

Langdon, John, 1741-1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elbridge Gerry re: introducing John Wentworth

GLC02471.25

1789/10/23

Langdon, John, 1741-1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Tobias Lear re: inviting Washington to stay at Langdon's house

Langdon, Governor of New Hampshire, writes: "I now inclose you a letter to the President. Inviting him to accept of my house while here which you will please deliver--" Docketed on address leaf.

GLC02794.008

February 18, 1787

Langdon, John, 1741-1819

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Asks Knox for assistance in providing for his family as he had a debt in England and "all the merchandize [sic] I had from thence was taken from my place of depository by the British ... " Also asks if Knox has any open positions, as he needs the work to support his family. Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.03461

1776/12/24

Langdon, John, 1741-1819

Manuscript document signed

Title: Pay order to Andreas Colburn for military service

Signed as Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives

GLC04842.28