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22 October 1786, 21 November 1788
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to James Bridge
Invitation to visit him. Marked at top: "Copy of letter in the possession of Miss H. North, N. Y." (19th C. copy).
GLC00958.12
1790s
Bridge, James, 1765-1834
Scrapbook/letterbook: other letters collateral to correspondence
Includes letters from Bridge's other classmates from Harvard.
GLC00958.13
1790
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
Report... relative to... the support of the public credit...
Folio. Evans 22998 (2298?). Authored by Hamilton, called by DAB "one of his greatest state papers." First printing. Bookplate of Jolen [Johanne] White and ownership signature of William Henderson, a New York Federalist, manufacturer and friend of...
GLC00960
May 26, 1798
Jay, John, 1745-1829
to Daniel Hale
Asks Secretary of State Hale to prepare a pardon for Robert MacBraire. MacBraire had been convicted of assault with intent to rob, and sentenced to pay a $25 fine and serve 9 months in prison. Written by Jay as governor of New York.
GLC00961
October 23, 1799
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to Daniel Call
States that he received the decree against the Hendersons and is satisfied with it. Discusses the legal proceedings against his neighbors, the Henderson family, who built a mill and dam downstream from Jefferson's mill and dam on the Rivanna River...
GLC00963
31 August 1786
Oliver, Joseph, fl. 1786
to Thomas Bowlby
Witnessed and co-signed by attorneys William Truelove and A. Vikers, saying proper stamps were provided for the document. This Legal document gives Oliver's power of attorney to Bowlby, an attorney in Philadelphia. Oliver was previously in an...
GLC01450.167
26 October 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
10 February 1783
Sampson, Crocker, ?-1823
[Additional charges against Thomas D. Freeman and James Sawyer]
Lieutenant Sampson sends Major Lemuel Trescott, both of the 7th Massachusetts Regiment, charging Lieutenant Freeman with "breaking his arrest by wearing or appearing in publick Company with a Sword or Hanger" and Ensign Sawyer with "endeavoring in an...
GLC01450.196
3 June 1783
Hiller, Joseph, 1748-1814
[Customs authorization for John Jacobs and his sloop, the Sally]
Partly printed. Hiller, Collector of Customs for Salem, authorizes Jacobs to take ballast and stores on board. Indicates that the Sally is bound for Saco (present-day Maine).
GLC01450.197.02
9 November 1784
Mitchell, Thomas, fl. 1781
[Receipt for corn and rye for Nathan Barber, a wagoner]
Mitchell, an assistant deputy quarter master, asks Jacob Benson for five bushels of corn and three of rye for the New Hampshire line. Nathan Barber, the wagoner, signed as "Waginer" noting his receipt of the items from Benson on the verso.
GLC01450.412.04
27 August 1793
Ellis, Jabez, 1733-1808
[New York land sale]
Partially printed document in which Ellis sells Calvin Sanger a five hundred acre tract of land in Romulus, New York, which was originally granted to Abial Pettee for service in the American Revolution.
GLC01450.436.04
1786-1807
Commissions and letters related to Simon Elliot [Decimalized .01-.06]
GLC01450.448
1794
Prudeau, Carlos, fl. 1794
Louisiana land grant no. 94 [in Spanish]
GLC01450.451
23 June 1786
Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836
[Aaron Burr promissory note, with verso signed by Benjamin L. Judah]
Promissory note to Judah for five hundred and fifty dollars. Verso, endorsed by Judah reads "Read the Contents, NY 25, Ben Judah."
GLC01450.502
9 June 1785
Cohen, Philip Jacob, fl. 1785
[Reciept for 2000 florins owed Phillip Jacob Cohen]
Receipt from Wilhelm and Jan Willink of Amsterdam, owing 2000 florins to Cohen. Signed by Cohen on verso. Signature of Anthony Wayne crossed out on front. Spelled Wilhem and Ian in this letter.
GLC01450.504
February 1785
Levy, Moses, ?-1792
[Receipt for loan]
A receipt for two hundred fifty pounds and four schillings received over three payments. Also signed by John Gardner. Dated February 11, 1785 - February 24, 1785.
GLC01450.512
June 1784
Ward, Henry, 1732-1797
[Order to pay Isaacs and Levy four hundred ninety pounds six schillings two pence]
Order of Rhode Island state legislature to pay Isaacs and Levy four hundred ninety pounds six schillings two pence out of the general treasury. Signed by Ward as the Secretary and Witness. Signed on verso three times by Isaacs and twice by Levy.
GLC01450.513
1 December 1784
Seixas, Moses, 1744-1809
[Receipt for Moses Seixas]
A receipt for thirty nine pounds nine schillings one pence from Joseph Clarke to Moses Seixas.
GLC01450.517.03
19 November 1784
Isaaks, Jacob, fl. 1755-1784
[Receipt for Jacob Isaacs]
Receipt from Joseph Clarke to Jacob Isaacks for six pounds seventeen shillings worth of interest. Joseph Clarke was the general treasurer of Rhode Island. Jacob Isaacks was a Jewish merchant and broker in Newport.
GLC01450.518.01
circa 1786
Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791
to Jonathan Clarke
Presents her compliments to Mr. Clarke, thanks him for the polite note, and wishes him a good voyage and the best health. Asks Clarke to give her compliments to Mr. Adams. Envelope is addressed to Mr. Clarke, No. 55 St. Paul's Church Yard....
GLC01450.032.02
1783
Lovett, John, 1743-1792
[Lovett family account book]
Details the Lovett family accounts. Most are lists of sundry goods brought to Lovett by ship and their costs. Mentions the names of many ships, their sailing dates, and their captains. Lovett was a privateer ship merchant and captain in Beverly...
GLC01450.006.10
1779-1784
Hartcup, Thomas, fl. 1761-1820
[Accounts of costs for Fort Penobscot and Fort Halifax]
British document concerning the construction of these two forts. States that expenditures are for Fort Penobscot from 1 May 1779 to 24 January 1784 and at Halifax from 1 January 1783 to 31 July 1783. Hartcup was Commanding Engineer. Fort...
GLC01450.012.03
12 May 1783
[Permit to unload ship]
Permit allowing John Buffington, master of the ship Marquiss de Lafayette at the port of Salem, Massachusetts. Lists the number of cases, barrels, bales, etc. that he will be unloading. Signed by Hilton as a Naval Officer. The Marquis de Lafayette...
GLC01450.060
Buffington, John, fl. 1778-1783
[Statement of account with owners of the privateer ship, the Marquis de Lafayette]
Lists amounts for sundry disbursements, commission, and balance due the owners. A Mr. Williams is the only owner listed.
GLC01450.063
9 January 1784
Pagan, Robert, fl. 1784
[Certification of account of Nathaniel Deering]
Countersigned by Archibald Campbell, commander at Fort George, in Penobscot (now Maine). Certifies that in October 1775, Nathaniel Deering had a quantity of cattle, sheep, and hay which was for the British troops at Boston. Also certifies that...
GLC01450.072
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