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February 1, 1802
Rutledge, John, 1766-1819
to unknown
Letter of introduction for Prince Ruspoli, a Roman nobleman and Admiral of the fleets at Malta.
GLC00496.215
November 21, 1793
Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832
to Thomas Pinckney
Mentions the yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia. Fears that the political climate in France will hinder mail delivery.
GLC00496.140
July 21, 1814
Humboldt, Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Alexander von, 1769-1859
to James Madison
Mentions David Bailie Warden, American consul general in Paris. Also mentions Mr. de Lafayette (possibly the Marquis de Lafayette), and Berthollet (possibly Claude de Berthollet, a French chemist). Contains a cardboard strip attached to the end of...
GLC00496.173
1784
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
A Letter from Phocion, to the considerate citizens of New York
Evans 18515. Urging toleration for Tories and a united foreign policy, as the states had started infringing upon the Treaty of Paris with anti-Tory measures. Rebound in 20th C. cloth.
GLC00569
July 21, 1787
Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824
to Samuel Huntington
Serving as Secretary of the United States Congress, Thomson sends a copy of a recently ratified treaty (not included) between the United States and Morocco to Samuel Huntington, the Governor of Connecticut. Requests that Huntington inform the...
GLC00630
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
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