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1809/05/24
Davis, George (fl. 1803-1811)
to Sidi Hamed.
Congratulations on new Tripolitan minister [in Italian], response to GLC 2794.150. (Letter #28 in bound volume.)
GLC02794.145
1808/07/10
Consul General of France
to Tobias Lear re: gives Lear credit for liberating slaves from Tripoli
"The consul general of France . . . is extremely thankful for [Lear's] delicate proceedings, but by no means pretends to contend with him [inserted: for] the pleasure of benefiting the unfortunate slaves who applied to him for their liberation . ....
GLC02794.146
1809
Extracts from Davis' journal of activities as American Consul in Tripoli
Detailed account of finances and meetings with the heads of state of Tripoli, Morocco, Algiers and Malta. Also mentions a kidnapping by the Tripolitan Bashaw's boat crew, who had "landed on the coast of Sicily and carried off two young children . ....
GLC02794.147
Mentions letter from Ahmet Bashaw Caramanli, received on 12 October 1809. 27 October: "The American Janissary was beaten at the Marine by the Bashaw's Kasnadan." Davis vows to file a formal complaint despite the Bashaw's attempt to prevent such...
GLC02794.148
1809-1810
Detailed account of import/export transactions. In notes from 1 to 6 February 1810, Davis gives an account of the Bey of Tripoli's mission "with 1500 cavalry and a small train of artillery to enforce obedience from some of the adjacent arabs and...
GLC02794.149
1809/02/23
Jose de Mello, Francisco (fl. 1809)
to Tobias Lear re: "sad situation" of the Portuguese [in French]
Needing help due to "indigence" caused by the Algerian government. Docketed on verso.
GLC02794.150
1808/03/29
Statement on behalf of Consuls to Algiers re: securing the safety of the Consuls
"Whereas, in the treaties between the Dey and Regency of Algiers, and our respective Governments, there exists an Article, which declares that personal security shall be given to the Consul and his family;--and as this Article has been lately...
GLC02794.151
1809/08/19
Bernardo de Hacerda, Jose
to Tobias Lear re: [immorality of the Algerian government ?] [in French]
Docketed on verso.
GLC02794.152
1809/10/02
Circillo, Marquis di (fl. 1809)
to George Davis re: kidnapping of two Sicilian children
Marked "Copy" on first page. "[C]oncerning the two Sicilian children and the other Sicilian captives liberated thro' your intercession . . . I have the honor to transmit to you Sir, the warmest acknowledgments from His Sicilian Majesty . . . ."...
GLC02794.153
1809/11/01
to Jussuph Bashaw Caramanli re: beating of an American government officer
Marked "Copy" on first page. Davis writes regarding "the injuries and indignities . . . [suffered when] the American Broker was assaulted and beaten, without provocation, by a subject of his Regency." Davis demands reparations. GLC 2794.126 also...
GLC02794.154
1809/11/15
to The Marquis di Circillo re: thanks for his letter (GLC 2794.153)
Marked "Copy" on first page. "I pray to your Lordship to express to His Majesty my grateful Sensibility for the condescension with which he has been graciously pleased to notice my conduct" in helping to return two kidnapped Sicilian children....
GLC02794.155
1809/11/25
to Tobias Lear re: circumstances of his service as Consul in Tripoli
Marked "Triplicate" on first page. Davis mentions that he has been an advocate for Ahmet Bashaw Caramanli: "[i]n so doing I have rather followed the Spirit than the letter of my instructions . . . ." Mentions family troubles and his wife's...
GLC02794.156
1809/??/03
Sua Altezza, Seritta Jordim di
to George Davis re: [?] [in Italian]
Marked "Copia" on first page. Notation on verso: "2."
GLC02794.157
1810
Same entries as GLC 2794.159, but written in different format. Contains shipping records, as well as the arbitrated resolution of a "difference of opinion between the English Consuls and [Davis] as to the amount of freight, of the Vessel which was...
GLC02794.158
Same entries as GLC 2794.158, written in different format. For extract see GLC 2794.158. Journal entries spanning 17 February to 19 March 1810.
GLC02794.159
1810/01/06
to Tobias Lear re: [?] [in French]
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC02794.160
1810/06/18
to Tobias Lear re: U.S./French relations [in French]
GLC02794.161
1810/07/20
GLC02794.162
1810/07/25
GLC02794.163
1811/04/08
Bashaw Caramanli, Jusuf (fl. 1805-1811)
to Tobias Lear re: [?] [in Italian]
Mentions John Payne, B[ryan] McDonough and George Davis, all of whom worked for the American Consulate.
GLC02794.164
Mentions John Payne's diplomatic activities.
GLC02794.165
1812/09/30
Smith, George C.
Copy of letter to Edward Fettyplan [?] re: Smith's status as slave in Algiers
Notation on first page: "Copy of a letter received Septr 30th 1812." "Be not astonished!! for alas! it is too true, that I am now addressing you as a Slave in Algiers . . . . I think that all differences will be adjusted between G[reat] B[ritain],...
GLC02794.167
[1805]
Receipt of ransom for American prisoners [in Arabic with English translation]
"We hereby acknowledge & have received from the hands of Col: Tobias Lear the full sum of sixty thousand dollars mentioned as Ransom for two hundred Americans, in the Treaty of Peace." Notation on second page: "Translation."
GLC02794.173
[1800? ca.
[in Arabic]
GLC02794.174
1790-1793
U.S. Congress. 1st-3d. Senate
Journal of the Second Session [of the U.S. Senate]
Each printed by John Fenno. With bookplates of John Rutherford (Senator -- NJ) Four volumes as follows: (1) Senate. 1st Cong. 2d Sess (New-York; with p.222-224 misprinted as "122-124"); (2) Senate. 2d Cong. 1st Sess. (Phila.; with p.228...
GLC02808
26 May 1812
Adams, John (1735-1826)
to Benjamin Rush re: their sons, 1812 presidential politics
A very philosophical letter discussing mankind and nature's bellicosity. He also mentions his preference for Elbridge Gerry over John Langdon for vice president
GLC03100
1802
Debates in the Congress of the United States [to repeal court reorganization]
[Full title] Debates in the Congress of the United States, on the Bill for Repealing the Law for the more Convenient Organization of the Courts by the U. S..... Printed by Collier & Stockwell.
GLC05880
1787
Hanson (comp.), A. C.
Laws of Maryland, made since 1763... .
Large folio, unpaginated. Reverse leather binding. Printed by Frederick Green.
GLC05881
1785-1812
Langdon, John (1741-1819)
Autograph letterbook of outgoing correspondence, most 1785-88, 1805-8 & 1811-12
Including letters to John Hancock, Patrick Henry, John Jay, Thomas Pickering, John Sullivan, Charles Thomson, James Bowdin, and other State governors regarding military affairs, state customs regulations and the need for interstate coordination...
GLC05896
May 1812
Five documents to John Langdon regarding his nomination as vice president [decimalized]
GLC05899
29 May 1812
Nicholson, Joseph H. (1770-1817)
to John Langdon
Urges Langdon to accept the nomination for vice president, stating that his "services are necessary to the public weal. The Union must be consolidated by combining the strength of the Southern and Eastern States in the two highest offices of the...
GLC05899.04
27 September 1785
United States in Congress Assembled. Thomson, Charles
Report of the Grand Committee of Congress respecting the debt of the U.S.
Lists foreign and domestic debt, assessment of each state. Numbered "no. 26" in ink.
GLC05901
1800
Cheetham, James (fl. 1800)
A Dissertation concerning political equality, and the corporation of New York
Pencil inscription "S. H. [?] Parsons" on cover. Discusses New York City politics and the Declaration of Independence. Printed by D. Denison. First edition.
GLC05931
1795 ca.
U.S. Congress. 3d
Acts passed at the second session of the third Congress
Full title: "Acts passed at the second session of the third Congress of the United States of America, begun and held at the city of Philadelphia, in the state of Pennsylvania, on Monday, the third of November, 1794." Includes pages AAA and 572...
GLC05932
Return of the whole number of persons... [1790 census]
First census returns. William Duane, publisher. (Bound with: Selected pamplets, GLC 5945.)
GLC05945.01
Return of the whole number of persons... [1800 census]
Second census returns. William Duane, publisher. (Bound with: Selected pamplets, GLC 5945.)
GLC05945.02
Message of the President... [people employed by the government]
Title continued: "Transmitting a roll of the person having office or employment under the United States. Published by order of the Senate, February 16, 1802." William Duane, publisher. (Bound with: Selected pamplets, GLC 5945.)
GLC05945.03
1801
Schlegel, J. F. W.
Neutral right... [searching neutral vessels]
Title continued: "Or, an impartial Examination of the right of search of neutral vessels under convoy and of a judgment pronounced by the English court of admiralty... in the case of the Swedish Colony." Printed at Aurora office. (Bound with...
GLC05945.05
1808/07/25
Address of the State Committee of Correspondence, to the citizens of PA
Pennsylvania Committee of Correspondence. William Duane, publisher. (Bound with: Selected pamplets, GLC 5945.)
GLC05945.07
Hamilton, Alexander (1755-1804)
Observations on certain documents contained in... no. V & VI ... [speculation]
Complete title: "Observations on certain documents contained in No. V & VI of 'The History of the United States for the year 1796 ,' in which the charge of speculation against Alexander Hamilton, late Secretary of the Treasury, is fully refuted...
GLC05945.08
1797
Acts passed at the first session of the fifth Congress of the United States
Bound together with "Acts passed at the Second Session of the Fifth Congress..." and "Acts passed at the third session of the fifth Congress." Printed by William Ross.
GLC05950
1796-1797
Journal of the Senate of the United States... first session
First session of Fourth Congress. Bound together with "Journal of the Senate of the United States... second session..." Printed by John Fenno. First edition.
GLC05951
1781-1864
Various
The James Basker and Angela Vallot Family Archive
A collection of material related to abolition in the United States as well as in England. Contains engravings and newspapers.
GLC09791
circa 1800
Buttre, John Chester, 1821-1893
Joseph C. Yates, Sixth Governor of New York
One print of Joseph C. Yates dated approximately 1800. Engraved by John Chester Buttre.
GLC08878.1052
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