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1 March 1791
Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791
To Samuel Adams
draft, She writes about affairs in Europe with the French Revolution and resulting implications. She hopes to hear from him.
GLC01794.03
4 September 1768
Buchan, David Stewart Erskine, Earl of, 1742-1829
To Catherine Macaulay
He inquires after her health. He is without money and the "common decencies of my rank & character." He speaks of a tendency to remove oneself from public life for mental relaxation, and of matrimony. He wishes to discuss the affairs of America.
The...
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12 February 1769
to Catharine Macaulay
Typed Copy of GLC 01794.05
The 11th Earl of Buchan, David Steuart Erskine, (1742–1829)
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9 June 1769
to Earl of Buchan
She thanks him for entertaining her. She saw his wife and sister while they were in London. She is sorry to hear about his health.
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25 June 1769
to Macaulay, Catharine
The local common people are simple and congenial to the spirit of liberty but are entrenched in the feudal system, making civil government weak and ineffective. He writes of Presbyterian tendencies to choose local pastors at the destruction of...
GLC01794.07
1770
written on verso of E. Dilly to Catherine Macaulay 1770/1/5, re: She has suffered poor health. She looks forward to publications of greater consequence. She hopes conditions improve for his family. Previous letter from E. Dilly on the verso, crossed...
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21 January 1771
to Catherine Macaulay
He reports the undercurrents of the recent elections in Scotland and the state of the "spirit of liberty." He plans to erect a temple to liberty and learning near his home.
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22 July 1771
She comments on the state of the Scottish elections. She appreciates the place he has given her in his temple of liberty and learning and is grateful for their friendship. She plans a seaside trip for sea bathing for her health.
The 11th Earl of...
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8 October 1774
He associates his attachment to the liberties of mankind with CMG, and highly praises her. He remains concerned about her health.
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13 December 1774
She writes about living through posterity and expresses admiration of the Earl. Her health is much better. She writes about her daughter.
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1777
Harcourt, fl. 1763-1791
[to Madam]
He expresses admiration for her. He describes Harcourt, Le Comte, and Wattelet. He expresses concern for her health and wishes her bon voyage with pleasant health benefits.
Lord Harcourt
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25 January 1779
He expresses regret that she has been so sick and unable to travel, but is glad that she is feeling better now. He compares the English and the French. He mentions Lord Chatham's declaration to never acknowledge the independence of America, which, in...
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21 September [1789]
Bushfield, William Robinson, fl. 1789
He introduces himself and sends a French cockade as a gift. He acknowledges that she honors people who make noble struggles for liberty. The Address is partialy missing, it looks like a corner of the page was torn out.
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[1789]
Robinson, William, fl. 1789
She acknowledges his acquaintance. The French Revolution is a very important event and she is grateful to have seen it. On verso of W. Blackstone Bussar to Catharine Macaulay.
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23 November 1773
Burgh, James, fl. 1769-1773
He returns the books he borrowed from her, the Harleian collection. He comments on his poor health and his doctor. He has printed twelve sheets of Political Disquisitions and will present her a copy.
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29 November 1773
to James Burgh
She responds to his return of the Harleian collection. Sh comments on his health and the death of Dr. Hasekswerth
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August 1773
to Revd [John Collett] Ryland
She states her opinion on the state of the country and the proper candidate for Parliament. She highlights the need for piety, virtue, sobriety, and modesty. The lack of values and courage have led to "the eve of a National Bankruptcy." The proper...
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12 December 1777
Claude, Guy, Comte de Sarsfield, 1718-1789
He regrets the departure of CMG from Paris and hopes to maintain correspondence with her. He sends a list of errors from her history (included). He comments on CMG's conversations with Lord Hanover and his opinion on America.
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16 December 1777
He again expresses regret at her departure and hopes to receive news of her safe return to London. He asks if her history has been translated into French and offers his assistance.
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2 May 1779
He will lend her some of his books and makes reference to a few historical points made in her history. He will seek out someone to properly translate the history into French.
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20 April 1778
Madame De Chaumont, fl. 1778
In French
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5 July 1778
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1778
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14 September 1785
L'abbe Sicard
Makes Catherine Macaulay a correspondent of the Musée de Bordeaux. Signed document with a letter. In French
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Saige, fl. 1785-1787
To Catharine Macaulay
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27 September 1787
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24 December 1788
to Mr. Pye
She writes about the cause of public liberty and a financial agreement to be paid her in exchange for a bond.
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5 June 1769
to Lord Nuneham
Draft She expresses gratitude for his gift in support of her literary efforts.
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6 June 1769
Nuneham, fl. 1769
Draft He regrets not being able to see her, but sends a snuff box from Paris as a gift. Written at the Leiscester House.
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July 24, 1847
Dillon, Phillip, fl. 1847
to Robert E. Moore
He is eager to communicate with Moore's mother about the changes that have occurred there since she left. He reports deaths in the family, saying "all the old stock of Ireland are dead." Crops are promising this year, although potatoes continue to be...
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19 October 1847
Moore, John, 1826-1907
to Mary Moore
He had a slight attack of bilious fever, but feels better now. He is glad that the verbena he sent is growing nicely, and comments on the laziness of other local neighbor girls, who only want to get married and will surely end up with "the razor...
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10 December 1847
to Mary Moore, and Richard Moore
He suggests she be sure to do her hair properly; "attention to the toilette is an essential part of a lady's duty." He was pleasantly surprised to learn of Robert's new position. He is delighted to have been asked to be a groomsman at a wedding...
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30 December 1847
Moore, John B., fl. 1847
He wonders if he was missed at Christmas. They had a ball the night before Christmas with dancing. He wonders if Richard picked up his coat, and hopes she will send some new shirts. He has heard about certain deaths due to smallpox.
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18 January 1848
He mourns the passing of the year. He describes Christmas festivities, including time off for enslaved people and their joy in the holiday and in gift giving. To Richard he chides him for going to singing parties with desperate women and the hazard...
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26 February 1848
to Garrett Moore
He apologizes for not writing. He recognizes the hard life and work of his father, and he believes it to be his duty to repay his father, especially by occupying a high place in society. He intends to go to medical school next fall.
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11 May 1848
In concern for her health, he is anxious about her overworking. The money he has invested in Mobile is not returning, and his teacher salary has not been paid in full, so he must find another way to pay for medical school. Robert has decided not to...
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8 July 1848
He wishes Robert would come take his position in October. He plans on coming home after finishing this session. The slaves have been busy in preparation for an upcoming barbeque.
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2 August 1848
He has just finished the session and expects to be on his way home soon. He reports news from Parks about North Carolina women. He is anxious to be home with Nancy McCalle. He is often asked about his religion, to which he responds that he was raised...
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18 October 1848
Moore, Robert, fl. 1848
He wishes for more mail. It snowed last night for the first time this season. He is quite content in his bachelorhood at this point. He asks about people from home and sends his greetings.
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12 October 1848
He reports his journey and arrival. He describes travel and boarding arrangements. Mrs. Livingston is unwell. A man was killed there in a duel the previous week, but was promptly caught.
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22 October 1848
He has moved to a cheaper, more comfortable boarding house. He describes the process of finding suitable accommodations and of taking new students around town.
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31 October 1848
He received news of their father's death and mourns his passing. It is unfortunate that he cannot be there with the family. He hopes that arrangements of property can be made easily and quickly without the expense of a probate court.
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19 November 1848
He regrets not having seen the boys when they were in town. He describes his difficult schedule with class, studies, and dissecting room. He criticizes McKinney for killing himself over a woman.
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11 December 1848
He describes the pleasant climate. Alabama ladies are more attractive than those from Indiana. He looks forward to Christmas. He comments on Uncle [Fletcher?]'s slave problems, mostly a lack of discipline. He worries about the local cotton market...
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15 December 1848
He describes the students in his class, less wild than he expected. He reports a recent Catholic fair to benefit an orphan asylum, doing more for the relief of the destitute than any other denomination. M. Fitzsimmons, an Irish refugee and leader in...
GLC04191.29
1 January 1848
He had too much eggnog and has been sick. He describes his girlfriends, referring to one in particular he would like to marry and comments on other potential couples. He believes that the old house should be sold and that their mother should be given...
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June 10, 1861
Barlow, Joel, 1754-1812
Liberty - A power among the nations. No. 4
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8 September 1770
Gifford, Obadiah, fl. 1770
To all People to Whom this presents Shall Come Greeting...
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20 August 1785
Gifford, Elijah, fl. 1785-1810
to John Wilbur
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1795
to David D
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