December 17, 1810

Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829

Header Record

Title: Letter and copied note from Timothy Pickering to James McHenry [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC01578

March 18, 1806

Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849

Letter signed

Title: to William Few

Informs that he has directed the Treasurer to remit to Few $240,000 to be used for discharging the interest on stocks. Addressed to Few as the Commissioner of Loans at New York City.

GLC01602.01

December 12, 1808

Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849

Letter signed

Title: to John Pooler

Gallatin informs Pooler that he has directed the Treasurer to remit to Pooler $1000 to pay the dividends on stocks. Letter addressed to Pooler as the Commissioner of Loans for Georgia.

GLC01602.02

17 March 1815

Van Dyke, Richard, fl. 1815

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Land sale agreement between William and Charles Gardiner and Richard Van Dyke]

Also signed by William Gardiner and Charles Gardiner. Mentions eight Iroquois for whom Van Dyke was making the transaction. The Indians names were Lieutenant Colonel Lewis Atayataghroughta, Captain James Wakarontharane, Captain Honyere Tewahongarakon, Captain John Otaawigton, Lieutenant Cornelius Kahiktoton, Lieutenant John Sagoharase, Lieutenant Hanyost Thaosagwat, and Lieutenant Nicholas Kaghantshonan. The agreement records a transaction to transfer lands to the Gardiners from the Iroquois Indians. Outlines the process by which Van Dyke will obtain the patents for the land in…

GLC01608

14 May 1813

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Broadside

Title: Cartel for the exchange of prisoners of war, between Great Britain and the United States of America

Broadside reprinting terms of prisoner exchange agreed to by the American and British governments. Includes notations on the right and left margins of the document. Signed by Secretary of State James Monroe and Tho. Barclay.

GLC01621

1807

Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864

Autograph document signed

Title: [John Bayly vs. Otto H. W. Luckett]

Retained legal brief concerning a case in the amount of $108.31. Taney signed as an attorney. On verso is a note also signed by Taney requesting that Mr. Ritchie (possibly his secretary or clerk) file this brief and send a copy to the courthouse.

GLC01574.05

November 14, 1802

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to the Institut National de France

Jefferson sends his thanks for becoming the first American member of the Institute. The letter is addressed to "Citizens, President and Secretaries."

GLC01533

November 22, 1801

Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James McHenry

A long letter, in which Lafayette discusses revolutionary France, his personal affairs and associations, and the light his personal correspondence with George Washington will cast on the memoirs of General Washington being written by Bushrod Washington. On revolutionary France and the war being waged by Napoleon, he writes: "I am among the few who persist to profess that the Liberal seeds which among so much weed have been sown upon European[,] and particularly upon French, ground cannot and shall not be ultimately lost." He discusses personal relationships with Lord Cornwallis and Napoleon.…

GLC01562

August 4, 1812

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Joy

Discusses some political pamphlets that dealt with the 1807 British naval attack by the ship Leopold against the Chesapeake, an American ship, and its consequences for the War of 1812. Adams was then the United States Ambassador to Russia. Joy, who lived in London, was an advocate for the Americans during the War of 1812.

GLC01540

July 25, 1807

Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jonathan Rhea

Burr states that he is writing reluctantly to ask his attention to a matter concerning the plans for defense at his treason trial. States that George Morgan and his sons John and Thomas of Princeton, New Jersey have sworn before the grand jury about conversations that did not take place. Discusses plans to discredit their character and mentions three men in Princeton who might be willing to do this; Daniel Agnew, John Hamilton, and William Hight. Implores Rhea to procure men of a higher character to testify on the bad credit of the Morgan's. Conveys that if Rhea is reluctant to do this, he…

GLC01544

1802

United States Mint

Pamphlet

Title: Message from the President re: number of coins minted in 1801

Shaw & Shoemaker 3348

GLC02447

1800

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Pamphlet

Title: Proceedings of the Virginia Assembly... re: division of power, constitution

Also concerning constitutional rights and the Alien and Sedition Acts. Evans 38460

GLC02446

1803-1804

Breck, Anna, fl. 1803-1804

Autograph letter

Title: to Lucy [incomplete]

Breck writes to her friend Lucy, likely Lucy Flucker Knox, daughter of Henry Knox. Discusses the marriage of Lucy's brother (possibly Henry Jackson Knox, who married in May 1803). Mentions the engagements of other friends, noting, "...all my friends are taking leave of the single state and I shall soon be quite a solitary member of it-" Continues writing 24 June. Expresses boredom regarding life in the country and living with her parents. Daydreams of distant lands and travel to exotic locales. Mentions memories of Boston, promising not to go to Boston without traveling to Maine to…

GLC02437.09445

4-18 May 1803

Breck, Anna, fl. 1803-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Miss Lucy Knox

Writes a lengthy letter to Lucy Knox, the daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox. Discusses the prospect of finding a future husband and mentions Miss Knox's engagement. Also mentions a situation involving Knox, another lady, and a gentleman (possibly Knox's fiance). Discusses a ball she recently attended and describes the decorations. Writes of various acquaintances and other news she has heard. Letter was written between [4] May 1803 and 18 May 1803.

GLC02437.09867

12-18 August 1804

Breck, Anna, fl. 1803-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lucy Thatcher

Writes to her friend Lucy Flucker Knox Thatcher (daughter of Henry and Lucy Knox). Updates Knox on her life and comments how long they have been friends. Says her current residence is pleasant. Notes she has good neighbors, nice walks, and nice rides. Asks for confirmation regarding a rumor she heard about Knox's Aunt [Sarah Lyons Flucker] Beaumez getting married in England. Letter was written between 12 and 18 August 1804. Written from Spring Hill, state is not listed.

GLC02437.09869

28 August 1806

Bourne, E. A., fl. 1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Receipt]

Written on a company's partially printed letterhead. Receipt of payment for china that Knox ordered.

GLC02437.09875

20 July circa 1803-1804

Breck, Anna, fl. 1803-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Introduces Knox to a Mr. Thornby. Notes Thornby will be in Knox's neighborhood and wishes them to meet.

GLC02437.09901

1807

Sketch

Title: [Plan]

Drawn plan for a canal to be built along the Merrimack River. Includes the placement of various buildings along side. Noted as the property of S. Blodget. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.

GLC02437.09923

8 July 1809

Lewis, Meriwether, 1774-1809

Autograph document signed

Title: [Order to pay Lyddall Bowles $500 for "value received"]

Draft "No. 12" drawn on Bank of the United States. Signed note on verso by Bowles transfers the order to Thomas Leiper and a note signed by Leiper acknowledges the payment. Lewis died three months later. 1 full length and one bust engraving of Lewis included.

GLC02488

3 May 1803

Cleaveland, Moses, 1754-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John McClellan

Discusses the business and legislative needs of Norwich & Woodstock Turnpike Company, which has "persons willing to trade the Shares of the Road from our Turnpike Road to the Massachusetts Line." Cleaveland was the company president. Address identifies the recipient as Major John McClallan of Woodstock. He is probably John McClellan of Woodstock, Connecticut, son of General Samuel McClellan.

GLC02499.04

10 November 1801

Nicholson, James, 1737-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

Recommends William Adamson for consul at Hamburg.

GLC02500.09

26 May 1809

Bayard, James Asheton, 1767-1815

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Written by Delaware Senator Bayard to an unknown recipient. Says as he left Kent (probably Kent County, Delaware) he saw Mr. Bobbet and communicated with him upon the subject the recipient wanted discussed. Bobbet's disposition toward the suggestion was positive. The arrangement involved Bobbet's son and Bobbet said he would accede to the arrangement while he was still his guardian for another year. Bobbet said after his son attained his majority that he would advice him to continue in the arrangement. Bayard says he will leave Wilmington in a day or two for Washington.

GLC02505.03

12 October 1802

Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David Harris

Discusses his attempt to ascertain the fee that should be paid to Luther Martin, a lawyer, by comparing the case to others. States that as far as he can ascertain, the highest fee ever given to a "gentleman of the bar" by the Treasury was to Alexander Hamilton, who was given $500 for a case concerning the constitutionality of the carriage tax. Advises Harris that Martin will get the fee the Bank usually gives and if he is not satisfied with that, please let him know what he thinks is a reasonable offer. Addressed to Harris as Cashier of the Office of Discount and Deposit in Baltimore,…

GLC02505.19

19 June 1805

Cheves, Langdon, 1776-1857

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Andrew Pickens

Introduces a friend, John Parker, Esquire who is visiting South Carolina for health reasons. Asks Pickens to please extend a welcome to Parker. With floral doodle in pencil on page three.

GLC02504.08

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.

GLC02505.09