27 July 1778

Sullivan, James, 1744-1808

Document signed

Title: [Appointment & bond of Tristram Jordan]

Co-signed by Rishworth Jordan, Thomas Cutts, and Tristram Jordan. Witnessed by Sullivan and Elisha Allen. States that Tristram Jordan, Cutts, and Rishworth Jordan are bound to Henry Gardner Esq. (treasurer of the state of Massachusetts) for the amount of five hundred pounds. However, the bond will be void if Tristram Jordan "well and truly executes the office of a naval officer for the District of Peperrelborough" to which he is appointed.

GLC01412.45

February 10, 1777

Sullivan, James, 1744-1808

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Meschech Weare

Letter written by Sullivan as a Justice of the Superior Court of Massachusetts and a member of the Massachusetts legislature to Weare as Chief Justice of the Superior Court of New Hampshire and a member of the Council, the upper house of the legislature. Sullivan writes to smooth over problems he foresees with a new Massachusetts law. Says he was the chairman of the committee that proposed the law to prohibit the export of certain articles therein mentioned. Says it was not passed to anger neighboring states, but to clothe the troops. Says the Southern states have not regulated the articles…

GLC01450.145

May 21, 1775

Sullivan, James, 1744-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Warren

Letter written by Sullivan as a member of the Provincial Congress of Massachusetts to Warren as President of the Committee of Safety. Says this letter will be transmitted by Mr. Seammell, who he has recommended to be major of the York County Regiment. Says the regiment from Cumberland County will only have one gun for every three men and that they expect to be armed by the Province of Massachusetts. Says if the colony does not intend to arm those men, then Colonel March needs to be notified immediately. Claims it might be best if no men were brought from that part of the colony (which is…

GLC01450.146

17 December 1783

Sullivan, James, 1744-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Forwards a letter (not included) of introduction and request to locate a doctor's grandson. Stamped "[B]oston" on the address leaf.

GLC02437.02838

8 January 1787

Sullivan, James, 1744-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Discusses a variety of financial matters. Mentions bonds and a mortgage involving Mr. Isaac Winslow, as well as investment in the estate of a Major Dench, which is now proving to be insolvent. Date of letter is cited as 8 January 1786, however, docket notes this letter was actually written 8 January 1787. GLC02437.03428 is possibly a response to this letter.

GLC02437.03235

23 July 1793

Sullivan, James, 1744-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for "recommending the agreeable family of Mr. [Ralph] Izard to our civilities." Wants Knox to deliver an enclosed letter to a Mr. [DeStorts]. Asks the letter to be returned if he has left Philadelphia. Has been absent from Boston for some time, but reports that Mrs. Sullivan saw Sarah Lyon Flucker at the commencement. Says "I combatted for you at Lincoln County and had one Ely who had appeared agt your interest recognized with sureties for his good behavior." "Free" stamped on address leaf with no signature.

GLC02437.05908

9 November 1793

Sullivan, James, 1744-1808

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Written and signed by Sullivan and Thomas Russell; they are writing as an appointed committee of the Middlesex Canal Company. Notes they are pleased Knox is friendly toward their plan. They want to know when John Hills "can attend to our business, and the terms he will engage on." They would also like a recommendation of a man "who is skilled in the business of Canalling, who can point us to the place where, under all Circumstances, the Canal ought to be cut." Mentions hearing of such a person who recently came to America at the invitation of Mr. Morris and that he is now in Philadelphia…

GLC02437.05964

January 13, 1787

Sullivan, James, 1744-1808

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Bond for Henry Knox]

Bond declaring that James Sullivan of Boston owes Henry Knox of New York 900 pounds lawful money. Pertains to settling the Estate of the late Thomas Flucker, Knox's father-in-law. Signed by two witnesses, B. G. Amory and William Amory.

GLC02437.03414

9 October 1807

Sullivan, James, 1744-1808

Printed document signed

Title: [Appointement for James Elliot]

Appoints James Elliot as a major and aide de camp for Major General Simon Elliot. Signed by James Sullivan as Governor of Massachusetts. Also signed by Jonathan L. Austin as "Secretary." Docket on verso is signed by Simon Elliot and reads "James H. Elliot took and subscribed the oaths and declarations perscribed by the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts previous to his entering upon the duties assigned him by the within Commission." Features paper seal.

GLC01450.448.01

18 April 1792

Sullivan, James, 1744-1808

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Comments on the contract between Henry Jackson and Royal Flint]

Summarizes and comments on the contract between Jackson and Flint and the Committee on the Sale of Eastern Lands, describing each article individually. Seems to have several problems with the terms of the sale. See GLC02437.05418 for the contract in its entirety.

GLC02437.05419

May 1796

Sullivan, James, 1744-1808

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Opinion of James Sullivan]

Portions may have been written in the hand of Henry Knox. Apparently an opinion by Judge James Sullivan regarding the legality of financial matters and land purchase contracts relating to Henry Knox and his business associates.

GLC02437.06757

December 1797

Sullivan, James, 1744-1808

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Opinion]

Discusses a promissory note and states his opinion on why the note is rendered null and void.

GLC02437.07077

1790

Sullivan, James, 1744-1808

Autograph document signed

Title: [List]

List of questions for Henry Knox, regarding financial business. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.09946

1808/08/17

Sullivan, James, 1744-1808

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Denial of a permit to ship flour to Yarmouth, Massachusetts]

Also signed by the Select Men of Yarmouth, Massachusetts: Elkanah Crowell, John Eldridge, and Benjamin Matthews. Responds to the Select Men's request dated 10 August 1808 that Governor Sullivan issue a permit to David Killey for the schooner Betsy, mastered by Thomas Hall, so that flour (for consumption) could be shipped to Yarmouth from Baltimore or Alexandria. Sullivan shows respect for the Select Men's authority and acknowledges the legitimacy of their request, but claims to have no authority to issue such a permit. Sullivan's response appears on the verso of the request. The…

GLC02450.19

1789/10/18

Sullivan, James, 1744-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Tobias Lear re: President Washington's upcoming visit

Governor John Hancock's desire to house President Washington during his visit. "Should the President take any other lodgings besides at the Govrs house it will hurt the feelings of the Governor . . . ." Sullivan was a prominent Massachusetts lawyer.

GLC02794.007

1800/12/29

Sullivan, James, 1744-1808

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Langdon re: election of 1800, support of Jefferson, Adams temper

Also, the need "to maintain our Republic upon the glorious principles of the Constitution."

GLC06535