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January 10, 1799
Henry, James W., fl. 1799
to Simon Elliot
Informs Elliot that the President has appointed him "Lieutenant Colonel of Infantry in the army of the United States." Written from the War Department.
GLC01450.448.05
April 11, 1783
Keppel, Augustus, Viscount, 1725-1786
to Charles Lennox, Duke of Richmond
Informs Lennox that "His Majesty's ships the Cambridge, Panther, and Medway to be paid off and laid up at Plymouth." Plan to store the guns ordinances in "His Majesty's Magazine." While the order was given on 10 April 1783 the letter was written 11...
GLC01450.556.06
January 5, 1787
Smallman, Thomas, fl. 1787
to Augustin Prevost
Writes that he arrived last Tuesday from Canada after leaving Montreal on the 22 of November. Comments that he is too young to complain of fatigue. Would like to provide himself with a horse and is looking forward to seeing Mrs. Prevost and the...
GLC01450.622.02
September 19, 1814
Strong, Caleb, 1745-1819
to General Brooks
The recipient was probably Micah Brooks. Explains that the government will not be able to grant the request of the Selectmen of Belfast to send troops to expel the British from Fort Castine on the Penobscot Bay, which they recently came to occupy....
GLC01450.703
June 21, 1813
Hodgon, Silvanus, fl. 1813-1815
to Nathan Hodgdon
Informs his uncle that he has been aboard the frigate Macedonian for two months, which he reports is blockaded in by seven British ships. Asks him to send a letter to his mother and to give his love to friends and family. Also notes that his...
GLC01450.705.01
February 28, 1813
Arnold, Dorcas, fl. 1813
to Joseph Sarles
Discusses how the British successfully attacked and took control of their village (Ogdensburg, New York) on 22 February 1813 during the War of 1812. Comments on how her husband was captured and paroled and remarks on the growing strength of Canada....
GLC01450.719.04
March 1, 1784
Lorimer, John, 1732-1795
to George Yonge
Signed on verso by Robert Adair, Inspector General of Military Hospitals. Lorimer writes his own memorial, citing his service to Great Britain. Reports that during the French and Indian War (1754-1763) he served as surgeon's mate of the general...
GLC01450.807.04.04
circa 1784
Odell, James, fl. 1784
to John Lorimer
Odell informs Lorimer that Sir Guy Carleton has again mentioned him to Sir George Yonge, British Secretary at War. Relates that Yonge "had spoken to the King on the Subject, and that His Majesty is pleased to approve of your having the half-pay of...
GLC01450.807.04.05
March 10, 1794
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Thomas Seymour
Written as Vice President.
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May 15, 1799
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
to James McHenry
Written by Inspector General of the United States Army Hamilton during the Quasi-War with France to Secretary of War James McHenry in Philadelphia. Recommending Alexander Macombe (misspelling Macomb's last name) to his attention. Macomb, born in 1782...
GLC01490
May 9, 1789
Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814
to John Sullivan
Signed by Gerry as a Maryland Congressman. Also signed by William Smith of Maryland and Josiah Parker of Virginia. Requests that Sullivan, as the Governor of New Hampshire, transmit the proper statements to the House of Representatives concerning...
GLC01496
January 15, 1783
Irvine, Charles, 1756-1819
to Alexander Irvine
Written to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland. Encloses a letter from another soldier to his brother who is also in Scotland and asks Alexander to forward it on. Remarks that he has not heard from any of his friends in Scotland for awhile. States...
GLC01450.023.15
March 14, 1783
Written to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland. Discusses the mail situation and that he hasn't heard from him in awhile. Indicates that anxieties are very high. They received the King's Speech via the West Indies a few weeks ago and it seems a...
GLC01450.023.16
August 28, 1783
Written to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland. He fears being reduced to half pay in the army because the war is just about over. Indicates that he will try to get an exchange to another post as soon as he gets to London, as he is not suited to a...
GLC01450.023.17
December 4, 1783
Writes to his brother in Aberdeen, Scotland that he has arrived in London from New York after a 30 day trip. He expected to have arrived sooner but wanted to wait for a safer ship. States that he will write again when he gets settled. Gives love...
GLC01450.023.18
November 14, 1802
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to the Institut National de France
Jefferson sends his thanks for becoming the first American member of the Institute. The letter is addressed to "Citizens, President and Secretaries."
GLC01533
March 29, 1808
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
to unknown
This document refers to the Monroe-Pinkney treaty of 1806 (per Monroe Papers).
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October 18, 1812
Hall, J W., fl. 1812
to his parents
Writes about finding work for $15 per month and staying with two professors of religion, possibly at Middlebury College. Asks to be sent clothes and several other things and seeks news, mostly regarding farming related activities. Comments on the...
GLC01450.719.01
May 8, 1814
Brown, Jacob, 1775-1828
to George Edward Mitchell
Major General Brown notes receiving Colonel Mitchell's letter reporting the British capture of Oswego, New York, at the Battle of Big Sandy during the War of 1812. Indicates that he is satisfied with Mitchell's actions against the superior...
GLC01469
June 2, 1785
to John Jay
Marked "Duplicate" by Adams, and possibly used for en-cyphering because of the marks and lines above letters, words and sentences. Describes in great detail Adams's reception by King George III as America's first ambassador to Great Britain. He...
GLC01538
December 2, 1794
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to Sylvanus Bourne
Written as United States consul to the Hague, to the American Vice Consul in Amsterdam. Adams quotes portions of the treaty and asks that the extract not be published. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC01539
August 4, 1812
to George Joy
Discusses some political pamphlets that dealt with the 1807 British naval attack by the ship Leopold against the Chesapeake, an American ship, and its consequences for the War of 1812. Adams was then the United States Ambassador to Russia. Joy, who...
GLC01540
28 September 1787
Warren, Mercy Otis, 1728-1814
to Catharine Macaulay
Written by Warren three days after the publication of the Constitution. She writes "[a]lmost every one whom I have yet seen reads with attention, holds the page with solemnity, & silently wraps up his opinion within his own breast...." (Not dated...
GLC01800.03
October 26, 1787
Belneavis, Archibald, fl. 1776-1787
to Lieutenant General Cunningham
Written by Captain Lieutenant Belneavis to Lieutenant General Cunningham before both men were to depart for the West Indies. Says before he is to join the 45th Regiment of Foot, which is under Cunningham's command, he conceives it his duty to mention...
GLC01450.169.04
November 14, 1811
to James Monroe
Praises a message written by President James Madison, possibly pertaining to hostilities with England precipitating the War of 1812, as "firm, cool, candid, judicious & dignified - it is entitled to the resolute support of every friend to his Country...
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