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16 July 1790
Duer, William, 1747-1799
to Henry Knox
Encloses cancelled notes (not included), and discusses financial business in detail. Writes, "My Frenchmen drain me of cash, as I find it impossible to sell bills in France-"
GLC02437.04654
1816/07/19
Account of Mr. Patterson [in French]
GLC03107.04517
1816/05/25
GLC03107.04518
1816
Account [in French]
GLC03107.04519
1816/05
GLC03107.04521
1816/07/01&06
GLC03107.04522
1816/07/16
Campbell, fl. 1816-1862
Account of Mr. Patterson
GLC03107.04523
1816/07/20
Collection of financial documents [in French]
The documents are bound together with string.
GLC03107.04524
10 May 1791
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815
Encloses a letter from his brother Bradford, who is "much alarmed at the appearance of a rival candidate in the person of [a] mutual friend Harry Jackson." Expresses no wish to sway Knox's opinion, but does ask for his "Opinion of the requisite...
GLC02437.10229
1816/08/02
GLC03107.04526
1816/08/04&11
GLC03107.04527
1816/09/23
Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823
to Walter [Patterson] re: trade arrangements
Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.04529
1818/03/30
to Walter Patterson re: iron business
GLC03107.04531
12 July 1787
Fenner, Robert, fl. 1787
Outlines his endeavors, as Treasurer of North Carolina's chapter of the Society of the Cincinnati, to obtain funds to "discharge Majr L'Enfant." Reports that the society members agreed wholeheartedly but adds that he has had some trouble acquiring...
GLC02437.03603
1812/11/18
Livingston, H., fl. 1790
to Walter Patterson re: order for pig iron
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04512
circa 1815-1860
to Philip Livingston re: desire to sell dried goods
The author of the note writes that his wife has rum and molasses, and could sell more dried goods if she had some.
GLC03107.04559
1790/12/27
DeLameter, Cornelius, fl. 1790-1791
Receipt of flour from Edward Thorn
GLC03107.04578
18 September 1786
Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824
[Congressional resolution requiring that taxes be paid in specie].
Printed resolution of the Continental Congress that requires the states, Rhode Island and New Jersey in particular, to make payments on requisitions in specie and not in the paper currency issued by the state. Signed as Secretary of the Continental...
GLC06047
1790/04/23
Gates, Horatio, 1727-1806
to Jonathan Trumbull
Complains that the House is wasting constituents' money by spending too long debating measures. Says that he foresaw the trouble created by the debate over the federal assumption of state debts. Despite quarrels, still thinks "the permanence of...
GLC06658
1872 ca.
Election campaign carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant and Henry Wilson
Campaign carte depicting Grant and Vice-Presidential candidate Henry Wilson, with quotation about reducing taxation and national debt. Accompanied by a second carte of Gen. Palmer.
GLC06663
6 December 1780
Dunlap, John, 1747-1812
The Pennsylvania packet, or, the general advertiser [No. 686 (December 6, 1780)]
Prints the Continental Congress's proclamation of a day of "public Thanksgiving and prayer." There is also an article on national fiscal matters and "Doctor Shippen's Vindication" for charges of neglect to soldiers during the American Revolution....
GLC06665
26 May 1777
Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794
to Patrick Henry
Gives a detailed refutation of claims that he contributed to the depreciation of paper currency by converting money rents to tobacco. Attests to his love for America and details how he leased out his property to support his family. Discusses the...
GLC06410
26 January 1862
Smith, John, fl. 1862
to Thomas Smith
Reveals his anti-Lincoln sentiment, and discusses hardships due to war. Smith, an ardent secessionist, writes to his son Thomas. Mentions hardship, the number who have died for "The Cause," scarcity of money and provisions from "Lincoln's war." He...
GLC06370
1836/05/03
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to Aaron Hobart
Writes that Daniel Webster, in his attempt to gain control of the Senate, has destroyed his own ambitions to be President and any Senate opposition to Jackson. Has "no confidence in the present administration" regarding the national bank crisis and...
GLC06314
1907/11/26
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
to Benjamin I. Wheeler
"Of course, advantage is taken of it to attack me, and therefore Taft... I fear that some of our capitalist friends really desire to be allowed to continue at present all the practices which were declared illegal over a year ago." Typed on the first...
GLC06331.01
6 November 1813
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to Thomas Law
Response to a letter and memorial from Maryland and District of Columbia attorney Law, a supporter of monetary reform. Supports Law's proposal for the issuance of treasury notes bearing interest. These "would soon be withdrawn from the circulation...
GLC06478
1 September 1810
Livingston, Robert L., 1746-1813
to James Mease
Comments on reading Mease's two volume, "Archive of useful knowledge" promoting manufactures, agriculture, and economy. States that they are, "the foundations upon which a lone we can safly build our independence, as well as public and private...
GLC06514
19 February 1782
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806
to John Langdon
Discusses bank notes and their utility, and his efforts to widen their circulation and the public's confidence in them by applying his personal credit. Also indicates that he will get flour and iron to Langdon as soon as he can secure a vessel and...
GLC06528
3 January 1786
Paine, Thomas, 1737-1809
to Thomas Willing
Opposes the repeal of the charter of the Bank of North America on Constitutional grounds and discusses the power of assembly. Remarks upon the ill conduct of the House in violating the charter and calls the assembly incompetent. States that the...
GLC06276
May 1796
Waldo, Samuel, 1764-?
[Petition for Falmouth lands in Maine]
Previous research suggests the document was written in May 1796; that date was added in pen on page one at a later time. A petition on behalf of several members of the Waldo and Winslow families for a portion of the Falmouth lands in Maine. A note...
GLC02437.06758
13 January 1799
Winslow, Samuel, fl. 1781-1806
Winslow informs Knox that he is "suffering much injury from Pillagers upon your Lands in Falmouth." Winslow says that "the Secretary of the Treasury, has instituted an investigation of the Conduct of the Marshal of this District, in consequence of...
GLC02437.07223
13 February 1799
Winslow informs Knox, "I have pursued unremittingly the Steps requisite to promote your desire of speedily commanding monies for some of your Lots in Falmouth, as express'd in your last Lettr." Winslow explains whom he has been in contact with and...
GLC02437.07233
1740/09/25
Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749
to John DeWitt re: preparing wheat for sale
GLC03107.04420
1740/10/14
to John DeWitt re: trade of cornell and cattle
Philip Livingston makes arrangements with John DeWitt to sell and trade various goods. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04421
1741/01/02
to John DeWitt re: plan to purchase wheat
Philip Livingston expresses concern over DeWitt's inability to purchase wheat, and discusses employing some other individuals to assist witht the problem. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04423
to John DeWitt re: preparations to buy wheat
Philip Livingston discusses the current price of wheat, and gives John DeWitt instructions regarding when and from whom to purchase. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04424
1741/01/05
to John DeWitt re: decision on an appropriate price for wheat
Philip Livingston tells John DeWitt what price he should accept for wheat.
GLC03107.04425
1741/02/10
to John DeWitt re: settling the price of wheat with tenants
Philip Livingston complains of the stubborness of his tenants to settle on a fair price for wheat, and instructs John DeWitt on how to handle this issue with the tenants. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04426
1741/02/12
Livingston, John, 1714-1786
to John DeWitt re: trading arrangements
John Livingston makes trading arrangements with John DeWitt on behalf of his father, Philip Livingston. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04427
1741/02/13
to John DeWitt re: receipt of bread
John Livingston writes that he has received bread from DeWitt, and also orders some biscuits. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04428
to John DeWitt re: instructions for trade
GLC03107.04430
1741/02/24
to John DeWitt re: instructions to sell tea
GLC03107.04431
1741/02/25
to John DeWitt re: instructions to sell rum and tea
GLC03107.04432
1741/02/27
to John DeWitt re: decline in the demand for wheat
GLC03107.04433
to John DeWitt re: instructions to refrain from exporting grain
GLC03107.04434
1741/03/05
to John DeWitt re: order to purchase wheat
Philip Livingston orders DeWitt to purchase as much wheat as possible on his behalf.
GLC03107.04435
1741/03/11
to John DeWitt re: order to start the mills
Philip Livingston writes of his concern regarding ice in the mills, and asks DeWitt to do whatever is possible to free the mills and the dam of ice.
GLC03107.04436
1741/03/14
to John DeWitt re: dishonest miller
Philip Livingston asks DeWitt to deal with a miller that has been most dishonest and stolen money from Philip's grain business. Docket and address leaf on verso.
GLC03107.04437
to John DeWitt re: freeing the mills and dams of ice
Philip Livingston writes that it is a priority to free the dams and mills of ice, and asks DeWitt to take responsibility for the job. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04438
1741/03/17
to John DeWitt re: preparing the mills
Philip Livingston asks John DeWitt to get the mills in good order so that they may begin grinding grain. He also mentions plans to appoint some men to oversee fences and boundaries on the Manor. Followed by an additional letter on p.2, dated 18...
GLC03107.04439
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