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February 20, 1788
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Samuel Griffith
Discusses his uncertainty as to whether he is fit to be the school's Chancellor. re: Presidency of William and Mary College
GLC00745
1784
Continental Congress, 1774-1789
The Articles of Confederation; the Declaration of Rights; The Constitution of this Commonwealth, and the Articles of the Definitive Treaty Between Great-Britian and the United States of America.
First Virginia printing. Swem 7430. Stab stitched. Not fully opened
GLC00716
April 8, 1785
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Richard Price
Recipient from contents. Thanks Price for his book Observations on the importance of the American Revolution. Has received 1st and 2d editions. States that to him the chief liberty is that of conscience.
GLC00782.01
24 October 1787
Boone, Daniel, 1734-1820
[Receipt for 101 and 1/6 pounds provisions for Indian prisoners]
To be taken out of the Contingent's funds. On verso is a receipt dated 25 October 1787, noting the receipt of 5 and 11/15 pounds on an Army Debt Warrant.
GLC00783
October 1, 1787
Witherspoon, John, 1723-1794
to James Madison
Recipient is James Madison, who was awarded this degree in 1787. Madison's name is faded. Witherspoon informs the recipient, a College of New Jersey [Princeton] alumni, that he has been awarded the Degree of Doctor of Laws. Written from "Tusculum...
GLC00496.255
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