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1811/02/20
Williams, Isaac B., fl. 1808-1814
to Hollis Mr. Kinstry re: shipment of pig iron for Henry Livingston (1753-1823)
Written at the Manor of Livingston, in Ancram, New York.
GLC03107.03908
GLC03107.03909
1811/02/21
McKinstry, Hollis, fl. 1811
Receipt of wheat for rent due Henry Livingston (1753-1823)
GLC03107.03910
GLC03107.03911
1811/02/22
GLC03107.03912
GLC03107.03913
1811/02/25
Receipt from John Decker of rent due Henry Livingston (1753-1823)
GLC03107.03914
7 March 1809
Madison, James, 1751-1836
[Appointment of William Eustis as Secretary of War]
Signed by President Madison and countersigned by Secretary of State Robert Smith. Accompanied by attached seal. William Eustis served from 7 March 1809 to 13 January 1813.
GLC02767
1808/12/09
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to the Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Pittsburgh
Written as President in response to the Society's "friendly address" concerning religious freedom and mentioning the "time of trouble" in which they live.
GLC02793.010
1809
Reich, John, fl. 1809
[James Madison Indian peace medal]
Medal features James Madison's profile on front and the words "James Madison President of the U.S. A.D. 1809." Designer is unknown. Verso features two hands shaking, a tomahawk crossed with a pipe, and the words, "Peace and Friendship," designed by...
GLC02767.02
1801/06/08
Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836
to Ephraim Kirby re: forwarding a letter, long delayed, to President Jefferson
Written as Vice President. Kirby was a prominent Connecticut lawyer.
GLC02520
1813/09/20
to Henry Dearborn
President Madison writes to General Dearborn, commander of the United States army during the War of 1812, to discuss war plans and British policy. He also mentions problems with Massachusetts Governor Caleb Strong, who had refused to call out...
GLC02538
26 April 1809
Wolcott, Oliver, Jr., 1760-1822
to Mr. Willings & Francis
Insurance premium for voyage to China.
GLC02505.45
1814-1916
Vice Presidents: 14 letters and documents [decimalized]
GLC02512
1814/04/05
Tompkins, Daniel D., 1774-1825
to Jasper Hopper
The Governor of New York notes that he ordered munitions stored near Oswego and orders Hopper to send muskets, cartridges, and powder from those stores to use to defend Oswego, New York, if attacked. Oswego was attacked and captured by the...
GLC02512.13
13 May 1805
Webster, Noah, 1758-1843
to Benjamin Silliman
Webster mentions books he has received from Messrs. Bull & Co., and so no longer requires from Silliman. Asks Silliman to look for other specific books. Webster also mentions the majority by which Jonathan Trumbull had won the recent Connecticut...
GLC02513
6 March 1801
Adams, John, 1735-1826
[Papers granting the ship "Hunter" voyage permission in four languages]
Countersigned by Secretary of State John Marshall, New York Port Collector Joshua Sands, and Notary Public John Wilkes. Partly printed document in four languages (French, Spanish, English, and Dutch). Papers give permission to Captain William Van...
GLC02517.02
1814/01-02/23
To: Richard Rush.
Written to the son of his close friend Dr. Benjamin Rush in January 1814 and finished February 23. An early portion of the letter is in a Sternian style (stream of consciousness) concerning dreams while ill. Adams concludes, slightly tongue-in...
GLC02518
13 October 1803
Jay, John, 1745-1829
to William North
Written by Jay in retirement to North, a former brigadier general and U.S. Senator working on his farm. Says he received North's letter of 22 September 1803 which stated Mr. Verplank would not authorize North to pay the creditors of Mr. DuBois's...
GLC02528.03
1812/06/11
At a legal Meeting of the Inhabitants [War of 1812 broadside]
Discusses the alarming state of public affairs & measures necessary, including resolutions against the War with Britain.
GLC02880
19 December 1801
[to Robert R. Livingston]
Says Convention of Mortefontaine, as exchanged by William Vans Murray, arrived on 9 October 1801. President Jefferson had it sent to the Senate for advice and consent since the French ratification was not pure and simple in the ordinary form. No...
GLC02899
1813/07/03
To: Mathew Carey.
Clark had published a history of the United States. Adams also provides suggestions for the next edition. Accompanied by a slip of paper in Adams's hand reading "Philadelphia," (probably removed from the address leaf).
GLC02900
20 July 1813
North, William, 1755-1836
to Major Jackson
Written by North in retirement in Major Jackson. Marked at address that the letter is "to be published as a private letter." Sees in the newspaper that General Hull is to be tried on the charge of treason and cowardice during the surrender of Detroit...
GLC02542.20
8 January 1800
Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845
Columbian centinel and Massachusetts federalist. [Vol. 32, No. 37 (January 8, 1800)]
Includes a report from James Craik and Elisha C. Dick, physicians from Alexandria, Virginia, present at the 14 December 1799 death of George Washington. Contains a detailed description of funeral honors dedicated to Washington by the inhabitants of...
GLC02960
1813-1814
Patterson, Robert M., 1787-1854
Collection of 27 manuscripts and 2 broadsides re: defense of Philadelphia [Decimalized .01- .27]
Printed and manuscript materials relating to the construction of earthen defenses around Philadelphia. Most date from 8/30/1814 - 10/31/1814.
GLC02978
26 March 1807
to James Monroe
Secretary of State Madison informs, Monroe, then the American minister to Great Britain, that David Erskine, the British minister to the United States, communicated "the late British order against the trade between the ports of France and others..."...
GLC03490.01
20 March 1807
to James Monroe [copy]
Secretary of State Madison's response to British minister to the United States Erskine's letter informing him that Parliament had issued an order denying trade among the ports of France, in retaliation for France's Berlin Decree (see GLC03490.03)....
GLC03490.02
12 March 1807
Erskine, David Montagu, 1776-1855
to James Madison [copy]
Erskine, the British minister to the United States, informs Secretary of State Madison that Parliament has issued an order denying trade among the ports of France, in retaliation for France's Berlin Decree. That order precipitated the passage of the...
GLC03490.03
8 July 1801
to port collectors
Circular letter informing port collectors that lists of Americans being detained on British ships are being sent to them. Signed as Secretary of State.
GLC03492
1 October 1803
to Collectors of the Customs of the United States
Circular letter discussing certificates issued to protect American seamen from impressment. Also asking for reports on the other "outrages committed by the cruisers of the belligerent powers." Signed as Secretary of State.
GLC03494
09 December 1808
To: Isaiah L. Green.
Written after retirement to Congressman Isaiah L. Green concerning repeal of Embargo Act and arming of ships.
GLC03511
5 April 1802
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Last will and testament of Henry Knox]
Signed by Knox once in the text and once at the close. Witnessed and signed by Samuel D. Parker, Thomas Welsh, Jr., Henry Cabot, and William Sullivan. Appoints his wife Lucy as sole executor, leaving the management and division of assets to her...
GLC03536
14 November 1812
Dodge, Richard, 1762-1832
to Major Foot
Brigadier General Dodge writes about a misunderstanding about Major Foot's command and provides advice on disciplinary matters.
GLC03540.01
21 February 1814
Jones, William, 1760-1831
Letter from the Secretary of the Navy transmitting a list of all the commissioned officers in the Navy of the United States showing their respective rank and dates of the commissions; also a list of all the midshipmen with the dates of their warrants
Printed by Roger C. Weightman. Printed by the order of the United States Senate. Samuel Otis, Secretary of the Senate, states that Jones' list of officers and midshipmen was printed for the use of the Senate following the motion of Jeremiah Mason...
GLC03436.03
1808
Hillhouse, James, fl. 1808
Propositions for amending the Constitution of the United States
Senate document, but unnumbered (possibly an unofficial printing?). Bound with: Amendments to the Constitution of the United States, submitted for consideration by Mr. Hillhouse.
GLC03448
1814
Three Congressional speeches re: Loan bill of 1814 to finance war
GLC03466
1812 ca.
War of 1812-related items [decimalized]
Materials relating to the War of 1812 including signatures, documents, pamphlets, etc.
GLC03436
25 July 1812
Flint, Elijah, 1779-?
to Elijah Flint
Provides a lengthy discussion of "the declaration of war with G. Britain, and the unprepared Situation we were placed in to make our defence." Comments on the spread of the news of the start of the War of 1812 to British forces and relations with...
GLC03436.01
25 April 1813
Armstrong, John, Jr. 1758-1843
to Decius Wadsworth
Secretary of War Armstrong authorizes Colonel Wadsworth, then commissary general for ordnance, to gather all the arms he can for the defense of Baltimore, Maryland. Notes in a postscript that the arms will be delivered to the brigade quartermaster...
GLC03436.02
3 January 1801 - 15 January 1803
Dennie, Joseph, 1768-1812
Port Folio. [Vol. 1, no. 1 (Jan. 3, 1801)-v. 2, no. 52 (Jan. 15, 1803)]
A literary and political magazine. Contains fiction, history, printings of original letters by major figures in American history, and discussions of politics and international affairs. Includes volumes one (416 pages) and two (416 pages) bound in a...
GLC03463
1 January 1803 - 29 December 1804
Port Folio. [Vol. 3, no. 1 (Jan. 1, 1803)-v. 4, no. 52 (Dec. 29, 1804)]
A literary and political magazine. Contains fiction, history, printings of original letters by major figures in American history, and discussions of politics and international affairs. Includes volumes three (424 pages) and four (416 pages) bound...
GLC03464
1803-1932
Collection of political documents [Decimalized .01-.36]
Contains various documents from nineteenth and twentieth century United States political figures.
GLC03481
12 August 1805
to Daniel Fisher re: acknowledging book on military tactics
Letter written in the third person, thanking Fisher for the book on military tactics, and noting "It would be great presumption in him [i.e., TJ] to hazard an opinion on a work the subject of which he has been less conversant in than any other."...
GLC03739
February 1804 - April 1804
Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816
Diary kept at Algiers re: lodging, business, etc.
Diary kept from February to April.
GLC03767.01
1812
Inventory of Lear's household
GLC03767.03
17 August 1802
Smith, Thomas, 1745-1809
to Jasper Yeates
Discusses the recent arrival of a chief justice who lives near the Schuylkill River (near Philadelphia). Mentions an upcoming jury held for a judgment pertaining to Miss [Prius?]. Discusses possibly moving a trial or meeting to Lancaster...
GLC03769.003
circa 1828
Bowen, A., fl. 1828
A View of Col. Johnson's engagement with the savages
Wood block of early engagement in the War of 1812 between American troops and Indians commanded by Tecumseh, near the Moravian town, 10/5/1812.
GLC03798
27 August 1814
Snyder, Simon, 1759-1819
[General orders for Pennsylvania's troops to be ready defend the state]
In response to the British capture of Washington, D.C., during the War of 1812, the Pennsylvania governor issued this order because of the threat "and probable conflagration of the metropolis of a sister state," particularly an attack initiated...
GLC03708
15 July 1808
to Persoon re: thanking Persoon for gift of botanical book
GLC03362
20 April 1813
Armstrong, John, 1755-1816
to Joseph Haslet
Writes to the governor of Delaware to relay that he is happy to hear that the state's legislature has drafted a battalion of Delaware militia into United States Army to fight in the War of 1812. Armstrong was the current secretary of war.
GLC03366
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