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March 26, 1764
Gage, Thomas, 1718-1787
to Stephen Hopkins
General Gage to reiterate request of Rhode Island Governor Hopkins troops to fight "against the Savages" in the French and Indian War.
GLC01450.257
April 17, 1760
Johnson, William, 1715-1774
to Jacob Glen
Colonel Johnson sends Lieutenant Colonel Glen commissions (not included) and indicates that the associated fees must be paid. Concludes "I am now Surrounded by a great Many People of all Sorts..." Written at Fort Johnson.
GLC01450.287
July 3, 1755
Porter, Peter, fl. 1755
to Elijah Leonard
Describes the bad weather and encounters with Indians on his march from Massachusetts to Albany, New York. Sends news of recent victories against the French and their Indian allies and says a man brought good news of the fighting in Canada. Asks to...
GLC01450.298
April 29, 1748
Mascarene, Paul, fl. 1748
to Capt. Winslow
Written as British Colonel. Note that Mascarene shortened his name from John Paul to Paul.
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January 31, 1826
Clay, J., fl. 1826
to David Murphy
GLC01450.600.011
October 4, 1846
Grady, J.H., fl. 1846
to Mrs. Murphy
GLC01450.600.013
1783-1815
Unknown
to Mr. Murphy
GLC01450.600.014
July 31, 1805
to unknown
GLC01450.600.018
Brown, A. Henry, fl. 1783-1815
GLC01450.600.019
September 27, 1818
Murphy, David, 1769-1844
to William Madkins
GLC01450.600.024
April 30, 1820
to the independent electors of the county of St. Genevieve
GLC01450.600.058
July 16, 1812
Ficat, G.H., fl. 1812
GLC01450.600.059
July 31, 1820
Saniffs, Geoff, fl. 1820
to Brother Murphy
GLC01450.600.063
September 25, 1862
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
to John Ross
Protection of the Cherokee Indians against the Confederacy. Ross was the first and only elected Chief of the Cherokee Nation from the time it was formed until his death in 1866. He led the Eastern Cherokee in the "Trail of Tears" west of the...
GLC01233.03
January 1, 1866
Dole, William P., 1818-1889
Signed as Commissioner of Indian Affairs.
GLC01233.04
January 11, 1881
Johnston, Joseph Egleston, 1807-1891
to Fitz-John Porter
Johnston, at the time of this letter was a representative from Virginia, refuses to contribute to a memorial for George Armstrong Custer. Written on Congressional stationery.
GLC01359
September 16, 1862
Ross, John, 1790-1866
to Abraham Lincoln
One letter addressed to Abraham Lincoln from John Ross dated September 16, 1862. Pertains to a visit with the Cherokee Nation. Mentions how they would like to establish a relationship with the United States.
GLC01233.02
June 22, 1839
Bonneville, Benjamin Louis Eulalie de, 1796-1878
Written to unidentified general. Undated but probably June 22 1839 (or a few days later) when Elias Boudinot, Major Ridge and John Ridge were assassinated for supporting the Treaty of Echota, which relocated the Cherokee. Stand Watie (mentioned...
GLC01233.06
May 15, 1861
Kannady, J.R., fl. 1861
Written as Lieut. Col. Commanding at Fort Smith in the Confederate army. Collateral to collection #1233.
GLC01251
March 1, 1781
Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804
to Henry Glen
Schuyler, then a major general in the Continental Army, reports to Glen, an agent for Indian affairs, complaints from Indians that they cannot mend their axes for want of iron and that "their women are almost naked and Incapable to fetch a...
GLC01406
May 29, 1775
Green, Robert, fl. 1775
to his brother
Cosigned by Mary Green. Says he has been in bad health for the past five weeks. Hopes to get better by the grace of God. Says their sister has a new daughter three months old. References a letter that came from several brothers and sisters. Hopes he...
GLC01412.31
27 January 1747
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 946 (January 27, 1747)]
Inscribed with "William Sandwith His paper" and "London." Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of...
GLC06670.087
3 February 1747
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 947 (February 3, 1747)]
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 1, 3, and 4. Massachusetts Bay governor William Shirley's speech to the general assembly of that province regarding acts of hostility...
GLC06670.088
10 February 1747
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 948 (February 10, 1747)]
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships....
GLC06670.089
24 February 1747
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 950 (February 24, 1747)]
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.
GLC06670.090
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