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to John Jay

A long letter on politics, foreign relations, Pickering's relationship with John Adams and others, and attacks on him in print. Extensively discusses the politics surrounding his "Review of the Adams & Cunningham Correspondence." Comments on the...

GLC00570

to Joseph Vose

As Lafayette's Aide-de-Camp, informing Col. Vose that British vessels may be near mouth of the Chesapeake intent on upsetting the plan of combined French and American operations in Virginia. "At present we do not apprehend any danger."

GLC09338.02

to M.J. Flynn

Writes to his mother that Jim Plant, a childhood friend, has been seriously wounded and asks her to lessen the gravity of the situation when she tells Jim's mother. Inquires about local news. Questions the reliability of the mail. Includes...

GLC07810.013

[Congratulatory address to his men after capturing Elizabeth City, North Carolina]

Congratulating his men on the Union's naval victory and capture of Elizabeth City, North Carolina. During this battle the Union also destroyed what little was left of the Confederate navy, for the time being. Applauds his men's "coolness, gallantry...

GLC04405