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02 June 1776
Lee, Richard Henry (1732-1794)
to Landon Carter re: calling for America's independence, troubles with Britain
Written as delegate to Congress from Virginia. Docketed with comments by Carter, the recipient.
GLC03421
1764/07/26
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)
to [John Page?] re: corresponding, question of soul, desire for secrecy
A very early letter, one of the earliest in private hands concerning questions of metaphysics. Young Jefferson says he will protect their secrecy by not signing (or addressing) the letter.
GLC04366
1781/03/01
U.S. Continental Congress. Thomson, Charles (1729-1824)
Extract from minutes re: Maryland ratifying the Articles of Confederation
Maryland was the last state to ratify the Articles "by which act the Confederation of the United State of America was completed each and every one of the thirteen states from New Hampshire to Georgia both included having adopted and confirmed and by...
GLC04382
1776/03/12
Dury, Andrew (fl. 1776)
A Plan of Boston and its Environs... [siege of Boston]
Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 16.
GLC04410
1775/11/27
Sayer, Robert
A Plan of the Battle on Bunkers Hill [Boston]
Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 28.
GLC04411
19 August 1776
Adams, John (1735-1826)
to Samuel Holden Parsons
Written by Adams as a delegate to Continental Congress from Massachusetts to Parsons, who became a Brigadier General on 9 August 1776 and was to take part in the fighting at the Battle of Long Island on 27 August 1776. References Parsons's letters of...
GLC04424
4 November 1779
to Elbridge Gerry
A fond leave-taking signed "God bless you" at the end. The letter also discusses his firm belief in the need for separate powers, his acceptance of an appointment as commissioner to France and his wish that Gerry might send him intelligence from...
GLC04425
1777/05/27
Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790)
to nephew Jonathan Williams re: belief in ultimate success of American cause
Franklin states that "You and your Country are engag'd in a good Cause, which God will finally crown with Success. Let nothing discourage." Franklin also mentions Williams' son John in Nantes. Franklin concludes: "I continue amazing well and hearty...
GLC04430
1774/10/20
United States. Continental Congress.
The Association Agreed with the Grand American Congress... [non-importation]
One of 3 known copies
GLC04489
circa 1791
Wright, James
James Wright, of Haverhill... [Merchant will not sell sugar due to slave labor]
Printed at Bury by P. Gedge, Agent to the Sun Fire Office.
GLC04614
to Benjamin Rush
Adams believes that there should be an article in the Declaration of Rights securing free speech, impartiality and independence at the bar because everyone deserves a fair trial. He also discusses his recent appointment and that of Mr. Dana.
GLC06016
1782/01
General Assembly. State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantation [with seal]
Printed by John Carter. Stab-stitched. Contains act freeing Quaco, a former slave, as reward for providing information about Newport after it had been seized by the British (pp. 4-5). We know of four African-American Spies, one for the British in...
GLC06066
1773
Wheatley, Phillis (1753-1784)
Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral
Poems written by the "Negro Servant" of John Wheatley of Boston. Printed at London by A. Bell and sold in Boston by Cox and Berry. First edition copy. The first book of poetry by an African American. Bound in nineteenth century vellum, with...
GLC06154
1763
George III, King of Great Britain (1738-1820)
A Proclamation.
The proclamation establishes colonial rule over former French and Spanish possessions in Canada, Florida, Grenada and other areas; it offers tolerance to Roman Catholics; it calls for governments and assemblies like those in existing colonies and...
GLC05214
1781/10/26
Cornwallis, Charles Cornwallis, Marquis (1738-1805)
Important Intelligence! [announcing the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown]
"A gentleman who arrived this morning, from Providence, has favoured us with the following Importance Intelligence! [....] This Moment an Express arrived... announcing the glorious Intelligence of the Surrender of Lord Cornwallis, and his Army..."...
GLC05504
30 December 1770
to Jane Mecom
Written to his sister concerning various matters, including stories of the threatened loss of his position as colonial postmaster, the difficulties he faces for expressing his political opinions, and sending some books Jane had asked for. Franklin...
GLC05508.003
20 August 1776
Pangua, Francisco
Full list of friars at Colegio, Mexico and 18 friars in California missions (in Spanish).
Accompanying and joined to GLC06286.01
GLC06286.02
9 January 1775
Moncada, Fernando De Rivera y (fl. 1775-1776)
to Antonio Bucareli
Cover letter for diary of trip to San Francisco.
GLC06287.01
23 September 1776
to Antonio Bucareli (in Spanish)
Insufficient horses and mules and the potential violence of Indians makes reliable mail service difficult.
GLC06287.07
20 October 1776
Discusses building missions in San Diego and San Juan Capistrano. Also mentions soldiers in the stockade and checking on the families of troops.
GLC06287.08
11 June 1781
Rose, William (fl. 1781)
to William Smallwood
Request for a recommendation to a "subaltine's appointment in the Maryland line." Informs Smallwood that he has served faithfully for two years, is well regarded by fellow officers, and hopes the General will recommend him for this promotion.
GLC06508.02
13 March 1782
Morris, Jonathan (1754-1830)
Captain Morris complains to General Smallwood about being at home, not in the field, for such a long period of time. States "Tis the greatest misfortune that can befall an Officer to be long out of Camp, his pay can in the manner we are paid off...
GLC06508.04
26 September 1782
Winnot, W. (fl. 1782)
Gives General Smallwood an "account of the present situation of the two armies in this [southern] quarter with their principal maneuvers since the capture of L'd Cornwallace." Provides a detailed description of activities by generals Nathanael...
GLC06508.08
14 June 1776
Whipple, William (1730-1785)
to John Langdon & Meshech Weare
Written by Whipple, who would later signed the Declaration of Independence, as a New Hampshire Congressman to Langdon and Weare as prominent politicians in New Hampshire (Landgon resigned from his seat in Congress on 25 June 1776 to become agent...
GLC06517
12 September 1782
Morris, Robert (1734-1806)
to John Langdon
Tries to convince Langdon not to resign as the superintendent of construction for several ships of war. Urges him not to "despond" or "abandon the business when so near to a completion." Explains that he has not been supplied with more money...
GLC06527
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