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September 25, 1829
Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844
to William B. Rochester
Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY.
GLC00976.003
October 12, 1829
Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY. re: reasons for opening the Buffalo branch (the national obligations of the Bank), rules for lending
GLC00976.004
November 17, 1829
GLC00976.005
October 7, 1829
GLC00976.006
1858/01/31
Archer, Robert, fl. 1842-1875
to Edward R. Archer
Three separate entries [one written by Robert Archer, another by Frances Archer, and the third by an unidentified writer which is incomplete] to their son, Edward, all written on the same date. Mr. Archer writes of his son's arrival in Madina...
GLC01896.023
1 December 1779
Hodgdon, Samuel, 1745-1824
[Certificate for Benjamin Gorton's appointment as Conductor of Military Stores in Hodgdon's department]
Hodgdon, Commissary [General] of Military Stores, writes from Succasunna Plains, certifying Gorton's appointment. Also signed by John Ruddock, who served as Deputy Quartermaster of Stores at Fishkill, New York. Includes a note on the bottom of...
GLC02437.00789
August 1897
Brainerd, Cephas Jr., 1859-1898
A Broader Philosophy of Protection
Article removed from the August issue of Gunton's Magazine, pages 109-121. Responds to an article titled, "Philosophy of Protection," printed in the July issue of Gunton's Magazine. Discusses the differing philosophies of free trade and...
GLC04471.08
1842/05/31
Report to the State Board of Agriculture on Elizabeth City County
Transcript of original from the "Farmers' Register," Vol. 10, p. 335-339. Concerning the geography and climate of Virginia, the state's agricultural characteristics, soil composition, types of crops grown, planting and cultivationg instructions...
GLC01896.012
3 June 1779
Tallmadge, Benjamin, 1754-1835
to William Knox
Relates that he enclosed to Samuel Broome of Boston a set of bills of exchange drawn by Captain [Simonot De Valcourt?] from Valcourt's father. Encloses an extract [from his contract with Broome], copying the information for Knox. Discusses the...
GLC02437.00767
13 February 1779
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
Explains why he has not written recently, citing "a very bad arrangement between me & the post Master." Expresses relief that he and William agree regarding an unspecified matter and a Mr. Hichborne (most sources say "Hichborn"). Refers to the...
GLC02437.00750
20 March 1779
Agrees with William that commerce is a profitable venture. Quotes Shakespeare: "There is a tide in the affairs of men, which, taken [at] the flood lead[s] on to Fortune..." Discusses William's previous proposal, which apparently involves buying...
GLC02437.00753
11 April 1779
Discusses business ventures and the depreciation of currency. Mentions the General Arnold, a ship in which Knox was apparently invested. Refers to a certain gentleman, whose name is not mentioned. States, "...I have the most unequivocal evidences...
GLC02437.00757
25 April 1779
Waldo, Jonathon, fl. 1721-1779
to Henry Knox
"Agreeable to your Desire I embrace the earliest Opportunity of acquainting you to the Rate of exchange upon France." Gives details of the rate of exchange of bills. Also notes that the destination and time of sail for a certain Dutch ship is...
GLC02437.00759
7 May 1779
Thanks William for congratulating Henry and Lucy Knox on the recent birth of their daughter, Julia. Reports that Lucy has been extremely ill, and suffers from "billious [sic] obstructions." As a consequence, the baby is forced to be weaned....
GLC02437.00760
27 May 1779
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
Comments on "the present grandees of our once respected town" (Boston). Criticizes the "mushroom gentry" rising in Boston, referring to those of recently established wealth, such as merchants. Notes that the honest man is scarcely noticed, "unless...
GLC02437.00764
21 April 1778
Location from docket. Asks his brother William, in Boston, why he has not recently written. Declares, "My God this War will go near to ruin me, they are making their Fortunes & I am losing one, however a good intention and a good Conclusion will I...
GLC02437.00697
1850/03/27
Neafie, Augustus, fl. 1859-1860
to: Carrie (p 1-2) and Brother (p3).
His experiences and lifestyle in California, and how he cannot wait to go back to mining, once the winter is over. He lists inflation as a key issue, with costs riding so high that earning $32 per day is not enough to live comfortably.
GLC07164.03
10 July 1895
Tolstoy, Leo, fl. 1895
to Mr. Herron
Tolstoy critiques Herron's book, "The Christian State." He agrees with Herron's view of Christianity as a "politic and economic doctrine." He was especially struck by Herron's "denunciation of the American people for not having fulfilled its...
GLC05508.245.02
5 May 1912
Bryan, John Stewart, fl. 1912
The times dispatch industrial edition. [May 5, 1912]
Contains a feature article on a recent real estate boom in Richmond on the main page. Also contains articles on Virginia banks, North Carolina Italian farmers, and Professor Lamson Scribner. Various advertisements are found throughout.
GLC01896.205
28 January 1782
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Discusses the Excise Act and the response of New England Towns and ports. Mentions problems with currency and payments, and argues, "Our Legislative & Executive Bodies seem to be by far too large for so young a State - they swallow up an immense Sum...
GLC02437.01342
1 April 1782
Writes to discuss a new lime-burning agreement negotiated in Boston by Mr. Wheaton. Notes the risk incurred by Wheaton since he is so close to Penobscot, a Tory stronghold. Discusses a recent illness, and the quartering of Major Strauss's company at...
GLC02437.01380
20 April 1783
A letter commenting on Knox's personal finances, especially the disposition of government notes. Peirce references Knox's letter of 3 April. Mentions consolidating old notes and registering new ones. Says his brother William did not consign any goods...
GLC02437.02106
10 May 1788
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810
Discusses money due on Mr. Webber's goods and the depreciation of currency (possibly referring to James Webber, a London merchant). Writes, "The political State of this Country I hope and trust is very much altering as to monied transactions, so...
GLC02437.03868
20 July 1793
References Knox's letter of 29 June. Waited to respond until after the sitting of the Committee of the Sale of Eastern Lands. Met with John White of Charlestown, Massachusetts who is indebted to the Flucker Estate through a bond and a mortgage....
GLC02437.05905
1794/01/01
Marked "Private" on address leaf. Letter detailing issues with taxes owed on the Waldo Patent lands. Page 2 and 3 have amounts of taxes listed. The letter has been repaired in places, leading to text loss.
GLC02437.06015
14 October 1794
Discusses a financial and legal matter involving the Waldo [patent] lands.
GLC02437.06224
27 December 1790
Swan, James, 1754-1830
Swan has enclosed a plan "advantageous" to both the U.S. and France and wishes Knox to exert his influence over President George Washington and Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton to agree to it. Swan also sends "the bankers' letter to me...
GLC02437.04810
27 October 1786
Writes that he is "agreeably saluted with the news of War being declared against the Indians." Is quite overjoyed at the situation: "I told you in State Street, what my hopes were- little did I think the happy circumstance so near." Would like Knox...
GLC02437.03321
4 November 1786
to James Swan
Very flattered by Swan's confidence in his judgment, and only wishes his judgments were up to that standard. He has not been contemplating the funds, so he cannot judge "which species of them ought to have the preference." Provides some thoughts as...
GLC02437.03326
29 March 1788
Refers to his attempts to meet with merchants and manufacturers in France. Writes, "The reason why the French in this Quarter, have not been able to sell their manufrs. as low as the English, I saw in a moment,- there is not that invention & care...
GLC02437.03830
3 January 1789
Thanks him for his last letters. Apologizes for not writing to him about private matters, but alludes to the fact that the custom in Europe (where Swan is) is for the post officers to open the mail, so he did not feel comfortable going into detail....
GLC02437.04068
15 October 1789
Informs Swan of recent Congressional proceedings. Describes the Senate and House of Representatives convening from April to September, and passed revenue and judiciary laws. Adds that Congress plans to reconvene at the end of January.
GLC02437.04389
23 January 1791
Informs Knox that "the Count Montmorin, Minister for foreign affairs here, has written Mr. Otto, chargé des affaires auprès le Congrès, to use his influence with the President that the proposals of Schweizer Jeanneret & Co. should be accepted."...
GLC02437.04836
27 May 1791
Swan says he wrote Knox letters on 27 December 1790 and 23 and 27 January 1791. Mentions new ministers from France arriving in America. Their primary goal is to address the U.S. debt to France. Discusses how they could find 40 million dollars to pay...
GLC02437.04960
21 December 1793
Says he wouldn't normally bother Knox, but needs to update him on the situation because of the "cruel war" in Europe. Sends the latest news on 13 sailors captured by the "Algereen pirates." Swan expresses anger that the pirates are allowed to harass...
GLC02437.06002
21 March 1782
Written by Major Shaw, Knox's former aide-de-camp, to Brigadier General Knox. Letter expresses the touchiness Revolutionary officers had about rank. Says no word on Knox's promotion is to be had. Hopes "The period, however, cannot be remote when...
GLC02437.01370
10 August 1785
to William Shepard
Signature has been clipped. Informs Shepard that his endeavors to get payment for a note have been unsuccessful, as "Colonel Pickering informs that he has not any funds for the notes of the time and that it is uncertain when he shall have them." He...
GLC02437.03175
9 September 1785
Relates that per Knox's instructions, he has gone to New Haven and met with Mr. [Samuel] Broome and Mr. [Jeremiah] Platt to discuss their outstanding financial business. Explains that Broom and Platt assured him they will not be able to repay the...
GLC02437.03190
20 August 1789
Sargent, Winthrop, 1753-1820
Received his recent letter and hopes that Knox's child is restored to health. Is overjoyed to hear of the President's recovery; feels his death might have caused dramatic instability. Discusses his interest in the "doings of Congress," especially...
GLC02437.04332
31 January 1782
Written by Major Shaw, formerly Knox's aide-de-camp, to Brigadier General Knox. Reports that his brother arrived safely in France after a 23 day voyage. Says his brother's ship was the first to arrive with news of Cornwallis's defeat at Yorktown. It...
GLC02437.01346
16 May 1782
to Isaac Sears
Written on paper of two sizes: the smaller measures 25.7 x 20.4 cm, and the larger measures 32 x 23 cm. Asks Sears to discharge a specified amount of money to Colonel Clement Biddle and to Colonel Samuel Griffith. Thanks him "heartily, for your...
GLC02437.01407
8 August 1792
to Winthrop Sargent
Later copy. Briefly mentions a number of topics, including the French Revolution and the government situation with the Eastern Territory.
GLC02437.05573
2 July 1785
to Smith, Son & Smith
Informs Smith, Son, & Smith, a merchant firm (possibly from Birmingham, England) that the wares they consigned to him have arrived. Notes that the goods are in the care of Henry Jackson, who will keep them until they can be sold without incurring a...
GLC02437.03164
18 March 1777
Knox, Lucy Flucker, 1756-1824
Badly misses Henry and hopes to hear from him, her only comfort being her young baby, Lucy Flucker Knox. Hopes that he cries when thinking of her hardships. Reports that William Knox, who she calls Billy, has set out for Newburg, in order to...
GLC02437.00553
1861/10/22
Watson, J., fl. 1861
to: Wilmor W. Morris.
Watson considered writing earlier but explains "I know you get all the current news of your old haunts from the fair sex." He reports that conditions are improving, most of the "iron works, rolling mills, glass houses etc. have resumed operations,"...
GLC06451.054
07 December 1822
Madison, James, 1751-1836
To: Dr. Cutting.
Conveying views on paper currency as inflationary "Fictious Money."
GLC08065
1861-1865
Jeffries, C.S., fl. 1880-1890
to Archer Anderson, Esq.
Discussion of land in Franklin County owned by Aaron Jeffery including the tax of $5.33 which is owed on said property, and the possibility of selling the land to the Dutch cultivators living on the land for 10 to 14 dollars per acre.
GLC01896.125
5 May 1781
Brigadier General Knox writes to his brother: "We have no news, but are alarm'd at the rapid depreciation of the paper currency... the State of Pennsylvania, has pass'd an act to strike old and new out of circulation after the first of next month...
GLC02437.00945
27 June 1781
Knox, William, 1756-1795
Informs his brother, Brigadier General Henry Knox, he has received a sum of money [for Henry] from Colonel Henry Jackson. Discusses currency and depreciation. Reports that Colonel Sears will likely not be able to join Knox in attempting to regain...
GLC02437.00985
18 July 1781
Refers to an ensuing campaign and the potential for "disposing of the British fleet." Remarks on the prevalence of British ships in the Boston harbor and adjacent waters. Reports that the House of Lee and Jones lost a ship to the British...
GLC02437.01060
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