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2 May 1803
Longworth, David, 1765-1821
[Bill for two books]
Bill from David Longworth for two copies of "Telemachus" to Thomas Jefferson for $17.00.
GLC00496.176
February 11, 1807
[Ledger page listing medical purchases]
Lists purchases for Thomas Jefferson.
GLC00496.177
1806
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to Thomas Jefferson Randolph
Titled: "To Thomas Jefferson Randolph from his illustrious grand Father." Advises his grandson on such issues as choosing friends, using common sense, and knowing when to leave well enough alone. Notes on verso. Former owner Harry Dalton's note...
GLC00496.178
22 March 1810
Moncrieffe, John, fl. 1807-1810
[Bill of sale for two enslaved people]
One bill of sale dated March 22, 1810 signed by William Payne and John Moncrieffe. The document details that two enslaved people named, Peggy and Hager were sold for $438.51 to Johnathan Lucas. Moncrieffe, the attorney for George P. Cosseral and his...
GLC00496.226
March 4, 1809
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Benjamin Rush
Discusses Madison taking office, politics, national divisions.
GLC00639.01
January 10, 1813
To Governor William Plumer
New York State, party and sectionalism.
GLC00639.02
24 December 1814
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
[Certification of courier and transmittal of the Treaty of Ghent]
Cosigned by James A. Bayard, Henry Clay, Jonathan Russell, and Albert Gallatin. The Treaty of Ghent ended the War of 1812. The word "Passport" appears on the verso. Written in Adams' hand.
GLC00639.06
October 10, 1812
to Alexander Everett
Discusses their correspondence and Everett's international travel. Comments on Oxford and mentions Shakespeare. Discusses reading Clarke's travels, possibly referring to Edward Clarke's "Travels in various countries of Europe, Asia, and Africa...
GLC00639.07
9 April 1803
Madison, James, 1751-1836
[Circular letter about an act to protect U.S. seamen]
Printed circular letter, labeled "Duplicate" at top, regarding an act to further protect American seamen. Mentions the slave trade. Addressed to Thomas Aborn, Commercial Agent of the U.S. at Cayenne. Signed in type by Thomas Jefferson as president...
GLC00515
May 13, 1812
to William Plumer
Discusses his isolation and the lack of fresh news, his criticisms the writings of a man named Walsh (probably Robert Walsh), his opposition to War of 1812, and his inability to write openly because his letters are opened and read in transit....
GLC00529.03
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