22 October 1812

Lear, Benjamin Linclon, fl. 1812

Autograph letter signed

Title: My Dear and Honored Grandmother

To Mary Lear

GLC07827.04

26 October 1812

Lear, Benjamin Linclon, fl. 1812

Autograph letter signed

Title: My Dear Uncle

To John L. Storer Esqiure

GLC07827.05

3 January 1809

Parish, J., 1767-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: Mr. Lafayette

GLC07173.06.02

7 December 1809

La Bouchere

Autograph letter signed

Title: Mr. Parker

GLC07173.06.03

2 March 1812

Barlow, Joel, 1754-1812

Autograph letter signed

Title: To Honorable Jonathan Russell

GLC07459.01.03

6 March 1812

Coudert, fl. 1812

Newspaper

Title: L'Indicateur Journal Du Departement De La Gironde. [no. 2697 (March 6, 1812)]

Imprint by Coudert At Bordeaux rue Porte-Dijeaux Paper is in French

GLC07459.01.04

7 March 1812

Coudert, fl. 1812

Newspaper

Title: L'Indicateur Journal Du Departement De La Gironde. [no. 2698 (March 7, 1812)]

Imprint by Coudert At Bordeaux rue Porte-Dijeaux Paper is in French

GLC07459.01.05

8 March 1812

Coudert, fl. 1812

Newspaper

Title: L'Indicateur Journal Du Departement De La Gironde. [no. 2699 (March 8, 1812)]

Imprint by Coudert At Bordeaux rue Porte-Dijeaux Paper is in French

GLC07459.01.06

9 March 1812

Coudert, fl. 1812

Newspaper

Title: L'Indicateur Journal Du Departement De La Gironde. [no. 2700 (March 9, 1812)]

Imprint by Coudert At Bordeaux rue Porte-Dijeaux Paper is in French

GLC07459.01.07

10 March 1812

Coudert, fl. 1812

Newspaper

Title: L'Indicateur Journal Du Departement De La Gironde. [no. 2701 (March 10, 1812)]

Imprint by Coudert At Bordeaux rue Porte-Dijeaux Paper is in French

GLC07459.01.08

11 March 1812

Coudert, fl. 1812

Newspaper

Title: L'Indicateur Journal Du Departement De La Gironde. [no. 2702 (March 11, 1812)]

Imprint by Coudert At Bordeaux rue Porte-Dijeaux Paper is in French

GLC07459.01.09

16 March 1812

Coudert, fl. 1812

Newspaper

Title: L'Indicateur Journal Du Departement De La Gironde Supplementau. [no. 76 (March 16, 1812)]

Imprint by Coudert At Bordeaux rue Porte-Dijeaux Paper is in French A supplement to L'Indicateur Journal Du Departement De La Gironde, details the formation of Cohorts.

GLC07459.01.10

12 May 1809

Cole, J. A., fl. 1809

Autograph letter signed

Title: Mr. Parker

GLC07173.06.01

02 July 1812

Lear, Benjamin Linclon, fl. 1812

Autograph document signed

Title: By His Excellency

A Certificate of good health for travel from Gibraltar to Algiers

GLC07827.06

February 26, 1801

Marshall, John, 1755-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Rufus King

Written by Marshall as Secretary of State to King as American Minister to Britain. Includes extract of a letter from Fitzsimmons to Secretary of Navy Benjamin Stoddert, to give King an idea of recent conduct of British Admiralty Courts in America. The extract is not included here. Claims that Sir Robert Liston, British Minister to the United States, is doing all he can "to check the piratical system" of seizures and impressment. Says Mr. Thornton, in the absence of the British charge d'affairs, hopes to limit the damages between Britain and the United States. Marshall wants to believe him,…

GLC05789

February 27, 1806

Morton, N. Jr., fl. 1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Writes in response to a letter from Knox. Reports that a Mr. John Borland created a petition to authorize fishing privileges for the town of Nobleborough and its environs, because of the significant presence of salmon, shad, and other fish. Provides further information.

GLC02437.08010

February 7, 1803

Varnum, Joseph B., 1751-1821

Pamphlet

Title: Report of the Committee Appointed on so much of the President's Message of the 15th December last...

Title continues: "As Related to the Militia Institution of the United States." Argues that when a 1792 Act (GLC01959) establishing a uniform militia is carried out by the states it will provide complete national defense. Not all states have carried out the prescriptions of that act. Submits a resolution requesting that President Jefferson write a letter to the state governors impressing upon them the importance of fully participating in the militia system. This pamphlet accompanied Jefferson's letter (GLC04626.01).

GLC04626.02

February 17, 1806

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Gleason

Writes in response to two of Gleason's previous letters. Reports that the articles a Mr. Bentley ordered will be sent on a vessel in March. Mentions the very "serious" problem of the destruction of the lime store, which he blames on the "carelessness of the coopers." Discusses business with Mr. [possibly Ebenezer] Thatcher and the firm of Alden & Robbins. Provides instructions and commentary on his manufacturing business.

GLC02437.08008

February 27, 1805

Freeman, Samuel, 1743-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Avery

Recommends Caleb Graffam for the office of Sheriff. Also mentions that his son, Samuel Deane Freeman, would like to live in Oxford county if he can find employment, so he recommends him for the post of Register of Probate. Provides a biography of and qualifications for his son.

GLC02437.07918

February 26, 1805

Graffam, Caleb, fl. 1805

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Would like offer himself as a candidate for sheriff of the new county of Oxford, and hopes Knox will support his candidacy. Writes that he has spent time as Deputy Sheriff, and relates his qualifications. Hopes Knox will use his influence to help him get appointed.

GLC02437.07917

February 27, 1801

Wetmore, William, 1749-1830

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Appears to be seeking an office in Maine. Requests Knox writes to [Thomas?] Jefferson informing him of Wetmore's desire to be appointed.

GLC02437.07508

February 17, 1813

Mullins, Thomas, fl. 1813

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Indenture for land from Thomas Mullins to William Jesse]

Thomas Mullins and his wife Lucy Mullins selling land to William Jesse. Also signed by Lucy Mullins. With autograph note signed by Benjamin Lectcher acknowledging the indenture and signed by Thomas Kennedy, justice of the peace. Docket signed by William Jesse, dated 17 February 1813, transferring the land to Leonard Jackson. Attested to by Zachary Crittenden. Docketed and signed by George Healey, as clerk, ordering the indenture to be recorded.

GLC03434.82

February 17, 1801

Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Knox

Appears to be seeking help from Knox in finding employment. Discusses being ill and other misfortunes his family has suffered. Notes he has had to depend on his brother for help and seeks any type of employment where he can use his skills.

GLC02437.07507

February 27, 1802

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Land note]

Signed by [Catherine] Carter and Hezekiah [Thorndick] as witnesses. Document is not signed by but appears to be in Henry Knox's handwriting. A receipt for a note from William Taggart to be paid in 1804 to Henry Knox in the sum of $444.72 for 200 acres of land in Hancock County, Maine. William Taggart notes on the last page that he relinquishes his right of the bond to Robert B. Cochran with the condition Cochran pays Taggart's note to Knox. There is another note below Cochran's note from Robert Houston regarding surveying the land. Date was added at later time in pencil.

GLC02437.07719

27 May 1806

Wormeley, Ralph, fl. 1806

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Mortgage for Dragon-bridge plantation]

Ralph Wormeley deeds ownership of the Dragon-bridge plantation to John Taylor as payment for a one thousand five hundred dollar debt. The five hundred acre plantation in Middlesex county would be returned to Wormeley if he could repay the debt in cash within eight years. Also signed by William Gordon, Samuel Ripley and Benjamin Baughton as witnesses, and certified by Thomas Muse and B. McCarly as clerks. The Wormeley family settled in Virginia in 1636 and became one of the most powerful and influential planter families.

GLC03434.02