03 November 1784

Badlam, Stephen, 1751-1815

Manuscript document signed

Title: Receipt for Henry Knox

Receipt of Henry Knox's account with Stephen Badlam. Notes that £3.6.0 was paid in full.

GLC02437.08569

15 April 1785

Blanchard, Edward, fl. 1785

Manuscript document signed

Title: Receipt

Henry Jackson's receipt from Edward Blanchard.

GLC02437.08574

27 May 1785

Homer, George, fl. 1785

Autograph document signed

Title: to Giles Alexander

Bill from Henry Jackson to Giles Alexander. Noted that it was paid in full.

GLC02437.08577

01 July 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: Money order to Thomas Bolten

Henry Knox tells Henry Jackson to pay Thomas Bolten and charge it to Knox's account.

GLC02437.08578

1 July 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: [Money order to Benjamin Callender]

Knox says that Benjamin Callender is to be paid £15.10.4 in cash and £3.6 in state notes of 1784 or 1785. Verso signed by Callender stating that he "Recd payment in full." It is also noted that the state notes cost £1.10.10.

GLC02437.08582

2 July 1785

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph document signed

Title: [Money order to Hetty Atkins]

Knox orders Hetty Atkins to receive £4.19. Verso is signed twice by a Cyrus Forbes stating he partial payments on 8 July and 18 July.

GLC02437.08583

6 September 1785

Broome & Platt (firm), fl. 1785

Manuscript document signed

Title: General Henry Knox in account with Broome & Platt

Knox owed £1346.18 "For Sundry merchadize as per Invoice." Provides a breakdown of how payment was made.

GLC02437.08591

6 September 1785

Broome & Platt (firm), fl. 1785

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Invoice]

List of items Henry Knox bought from the firm of Broome & Platt. Items include blankets, cloth, and thread.

GLC02437.10389

12 September 1785

Broome & Platt (firm), fl. 1785

Manuscript document

Title: [Invoice]

List of items Henry Knox bought from the firm Broome & Platt. Items include blankets and various types of cloth.

GLC02437.10390

February 22, 1786

Manuscript document

Title: [Account]

Lists the transactions between the firms of Broome & Platt and Webber, Addington & [Bicknell ?] from 1 August 1784 to 12 September 1785.

GLC02437.08596

November 4, 1787

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jane Mecom

Franklin writes to his sister in Boston about his feelings on his life of public service. Tells her that she should be direct in letting him know what she needs as he is willing to help her in any way. States that he planned to decline serving another year as President (possibly of the Executive Council of Pennsylvania) but that the country demanded him. Informs that he has been in public office for 50 years now. Writes that upon being sent to France, he observed to a friend that " ... the Publick having as it were eaten my Flesh, seem'd now resolv'd to pick my Bones ..." He gently complains…

GLC01721

February 14, 1783

George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820

Broadside

Title: [Announcing the armistice between the United States and Great Britain]

Announcing the armistice between the United States and Great Britain. Printed by Charles Eyre & William Strahan. Full title: "A Proclamation, declaring cessation of arms, as well by sea as Land, agreed upon between his magesty, the most christian king, the king of Spain, the states general of the United Provinces, and the United States of America, and enjoying the observance thereof."

GLC01731

September 26, 1788

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Brown

Madison writes to Brown, then a Kentucky lawyer and later a senator, to promise further communication of his thoughts on making Kentucky a state. Also comments cryptically, because he has no cypher established with Brown, about his sentiments regarding "our confidential conversation just before your departure." Indicates that he has anticipated "every political calamity," probably referring to Spain's efforts to get Kentucky to become an independent state. Includes two resolutions passed by Congress on September 16, 1788 relating to American rights to the Mississippi River.

GLC01742.01

April 4, 1784

Kościuszko, Tadeusz, 1746-1817

Letter signed

Title: to Mary Walton Morris

Letter written by Kościuszko, the great Polish hero of the American Revolution to the wife of Declaration of Independence signer, Lewis Morris. Letter of introduction for a Mr. Bernard, saying he was of high character and discerning judgment. Playfully tells her he will quarrel with her for not writing him. Says General and Mrs. Greene send their compliments to the entire Morris family. Humorously adds "give a K___ to your husband for me."

GLC01767

December 4, 1786

Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Washington

Refers to Washington's resignation as head of the Order of the Cincinnati. Describes a settlement he left after receiving a request to take command of the Massachusetts state militia, which was needed to suppress Shays' Rebellion. In response to a question from Washington, Lincoln discusses Shays' Rebellion in detail: the anger it is arousing, its causes, his expectation of bloodshed, the role of debt, and the rebellions current advantages. He writes that "In Short the want of industry economy & common honesty Seem to be the causes of the present commotions." Includes a postscript note…

GLC01478

November 7, 1786

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Washington writes to Lincoln asking for a report on Shays's rebellion. He writes "Are your people getting mad?"

GLC01479

March 7, 1788

Morris, Lewis, 1726-1798

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Col. Lewis V. Morris

Lewis Morris writes to his son, Colonel Lewis Morris. Discusses the violent debates back-and-forth in Albany and New York, and writes that he believes the majority of New Yorkers are against the new Constitution. Also, mentions debates over the Constitution.

GLC01461

February 24, 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Benjamin Lincoln

Knox recommends a Mr. Payton for work. Mentions Payton's "great distress owing to some peculiarly unhappy circumstances in his family," and suggests there might be an available post "within the Quartermaster or Commissary[']s line" under General Lincoln's patronage. Letter written at the time of Shays' rebellion. Signed as Secretary of War.

GLC01466

September 8, 1787

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter

Title: to Mrs. Elizabeth Powel

Washington thanks her for a reflecting lamp that was apparently a new and unusual European import. Comments, "The benefits which will flow from the general use of such Lamps, are too apparent for the light of them to be long hid from the American World."

GLC01646

September 22, 1784

Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Gibbons, Jr.

Letter written by General Wayne as a member of the Pennsylvania Assembly concerning his Georgia plantation "Richmond." The state of Georgia gave Wayne a tract of land for his military service during the Revolution. Instructs Gibbons to hire an overseer to watch the property and any enslaved people that Major Fishbourne shall purchase. Trusts he will superintend and give the necessary directions for "the repair of the banks" so the fields can be prepared for a crop in the spring. Declares he will be there in November and will stay until the next summer, but that it will depend on climate and…

GLC01633

October 17, 1785

King, Rufus, 1755-1827

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Bowdoin

King and Gerry, members of the Continental Congress, transmit information concerning two acts of Congress to Bowdoin, Governor of Massachusetts. States that these acts (not included) contain instructions to an unspecified foreign minister. Requests Bowdoin's secrecy regarding the transmitted information. Instructs Bowdoin to forward the information to John Adams, Minister to England. Slightly torn on the top of the second page.

GLC01674

26 March 1784

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

Autograph document signed

Title: [Salary account for service in the Continental Congress]

Lists his salary for a 240 day term he served for the state of New York from 25 November 1782 to 30 July 1783 at five dollars a day for a total of $524. Also lists traveling expenses for 14 days. Lists credits to his account of $460 leaving a balance of $64. Mentions credits from Udnay Hay, W. Comfort Sands, and William Floyd. Hamilton signed at the bottom that he received the balance from Governor George Clinton. Autograph note signed by Peter S. Curtenius, the New York State auditor on the second page certifies that Hamilton is owed the $64.

GLC01605

December 5, 1783

Jay, John, 1745-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sarah Livingston Jay

Letter written by Jay, three months after the signing of the Treaty of Paris, to his wife Sarah, who he refers to as "Sally," while she was in Paris. Says last letter he received from her was from November 18. Says his trip to the spa town of Bath has improved his health greatly. Says he will spend another 8-10 days and see where that leaves him. Says he misses her and fears his daughter will forget who he is. Jay's formal, straight-laced personality comes through when he says "in a Letter by the post I must not indulge these Emotions as in confidential Conversations." Says he has received…

GLC01610

December 9, 1788

McKean, Thomas, 1734-1817

Document signed

Title: [Report of judges and the attorney general on the case of Jacob Dryer].

Also signed by State Supreme Court Judge George Bryan and Jurist William Bradford. Concludes that the state "Council may legally issue a warrant for the Execution of the prisoner..." Dryer had been convicted of burglary and pardoned on condition of leaving the United States. He violated that condition.

GLC01615

June 2, 1785

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Jay

Marked "Duplicate" by Adams, and possibly used for en-cyphering because of the marks and lines above letters, words and sentences. Describes in great detail Adams's reception by King George III as America's first ambassador to Great Britain. He quotes his speech to the king, and the king's response. He also describes an awkward moment when the king tactlessly remarked "There is an opinion, among some People, that you are not the most attracted of all your Countrymen, to the manners of France." Adams writes "I was a little embarassed, but determined not to deny the Truth on one hand, nor leave…

GLC01538