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22 September 1769
Livingston, William, fl. 1793
to Catharine Macaulay
Livingston thanks her for the present of her history of England and argues that "nothing will satisfy us short of a Constitution" with America able to tax itself.
GLC01793
1763-1791
Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791
Correspondence of Catharine Macaulay [Decimalized .01- .63]
Collection of correspondence of Catharine Macaulay Graham with various people from England, Scotland, France, and America, including a folder of transcripts of letters not included in this collection.
Materials in this collection consist of...
GLC01794
27 July 1769
Otis, James, 1725-1783
Praise's Macaulay's "The History of England from the accession of James I to that of the Brunswick line" and her skill as an historian. States that "God & Nature...have been equally kind to both sexes" and it is only the "Tyranny of Custom" that...
GLC01796
25 April 1769
Sophronia, fl. 1769-1770
to Catharine Macaulay [with draft response]
"Sophronia" recalls the original goals and hardships of the first settlers of the New England colonies and offers her services in providing information to Macaulay. Draft of response letter comments on Sophronia's sentiments of public liberty....
GLC01797.01.01
8 December 1769
Describes the patriotic spirit of men and a few women in America. While lamenting the frivolousness of many women, she acknowledges the national fervor of others, particularly among the most religious women of New England. Refers to Dickenson, Oho...
GLC01797.02
24 March 1770
Praises men sympathetic to patriotic cause. Informs Macaulay that John Adams authored "Dissertations on the Canon & Feudal Laws" and encourages her to start correspondence with him.
GLC01797.03
15 April 1775
Stiles, Ezra, 1727-1795
Parliament's repressive laws have inflamed Americans; criticizes Britain for not sharing its triumph over France with its colonists. Convinced that the colonists are capable of governing themselves and that American legislatures should prepare for...
GLC01798
31 January 1778
Walpole, Horace, 1717-1797
Discusses French criticism of her History and likens the ideal of a free America to that of ancient Israel. With Macaulay's note on p. 3 "I should not have..." Hopes that "a System of genuine Freedom may arise in America."
GLC01799
29 December 1774
Warren, Mercy Otis, 1728-1814
Warren describes the resolve of the people to resist "the strides of Wanton power" and fears the results, "an innocent Land Drenched [in] Blood." Believes that surely this destruction and anger can't continue much longer, particularly the blockade...
GLC01800.01
1767/01/05
Adams, John, 1735-1826
To: Mr. Richard Cranch.
Adam's request for legal advice from brother-in-law, Richard Cranch, regarding a case and Cranch was handling for him, and the defendant's ("Lombard") countersuit.
GLC01801
1 April 1773
Randolph, Peyton, 1721-1775
[Twelve pound banknote drawn on the James River Bank in Virginia]
Partially printed banknote signed by Randolph and cosigned by John Blair and Robert Carter Nicholas as treasurer. Contains Robert Carter Nicholas's promise to pay 1,775 (unspecified currency) or the "Bearer on (demand) Twelve Pounds."
GLC01824
23 April 1779
Glover, John, 1732-1797
[March 1779 payroll for Captain Joseph Hodgkins's Company]
General Glover signs at Providence, attesting that this document was sworn before him 23 April (on verso). Lieutenant Michal Houdin also signs on verso, attesting to the validity of this pay roll. Lists officer names, rank, length of service, and...
GLC01828
25 September 1779- June 1781
[Orderly and account book for Stratford, Connecticut]
Includes orders for the regiment, patrols, inspections, curfews, seizures of Tories, safe conduct passes and a confession. Also contains accounts for provisions and expenses for 1779-1780. Includes an order issued by Connecticut Governor Jonathan...
GLC01835
1780
Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797
An impartial history of the war in America... to 1779
Printed for J. Milliken. With large folding plate opposite titlepage, "A New Map of North America" [no imprint] and accompanied by 13 additional plates, all fanciful depictions of American and British leaders.
GLC01842
Massachusetts Constitution
A Constitution or frame of government... of the state of Massachusetts
Printed by Benjamin Edes & Sons.
GLC01844
1776
Stearns, Samuel, 1741-1809
The North-American's Almanack, and Gentleman's and Lady's Diary
Printed by I. Thomas of Worchester, B. Edes of Watertown, and another printer (name lost to text loss) in Cambridge. With interleaved and bound-in diary of Reverend Joseph Lee of Concord containing accounts of his daily life. Most important entries...
GLC01846
1779
Barres, Joseph Frederick Wallet des, 1722-1824
Plan of Fort Montgomery and Fort Clinton
From the Atlantic Neptune. Engraved and tinted map showing the Hudson River by Anthony's Nose with the Americans' chains across the river. Plate no. 19. (The map mistakenly calls the mountain "St. Anthony's Nose.") Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the...
GLC01850
7 February 1780
Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794
Capt. John Paul Jones, commander of a squadron of ships in the service of France amd America
Mezzotint with period color, infrequently encountered as such. Image of Captain John Paul Jones with destroyed and smoking ships at sea in the background. Image was "done from an original, designed at Amsterdam." Printed in London for R. Sayer and J...
GLC01851
22 August 1776
Sullivan, John, 1740-1795
Major general John Sullivan, a distinguished officer in the continental army
Engraving with color of Major General John Sullivan. Sullivan is wearing brightly colored clothing in the image, and is standing outdoors surrounded by trees, leaves, and grass.
GLC01852
1782
Trumbull, John, 1750-1831
M'Fingal: A modern epic poem [signed by Samuel Jones]
Signed by New York Jurist and patriot Samuel Jones. First complete edition, printed by Hudson and Goodwin. Collateral to John Adams ALS to John Trumbull, GLC 1228.
GLC01865
1773/10/09
Hutchinson, Thomas, 1711-1780
A Proclamation for proroguing the General Court (Massachusetts Bay)
Printed by Richard Draper. With calculations on the verso.
GLC01872
Brassier, William, fl. 1776
A survey of Lake Champlain, including Lake George, Crown Point... 1762
Includes (inset) "A particular plan of Lake George." The engraved map shows engagements between American and British forces on Lake Champlain. Not in Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution.
GLC01874
25 September 1778
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Benjamin Tallmadge
Signed as commander in chief and written in the hand of John Laurens, Washington's aide. Assures Tallmadge that his cavalry would receive enough supplies but warns that there will be no new horses. Complains about the dragoon's ill use of the...
GLC01746
1782/09/09
to Gen. David Forman re: watching the British in New York
Written in the hand of Washington's aide-de-camp Jonathan Trumbull, Jr. Written two months before the signing of the first provisional peace treaty between Great Britain and the United States in Paris on November 30, during the uneasy lull that...
GLC01783
1775
An address to the people of England, Ireland, and Scotland, on the present important crisis of affairs [Reprinted in "English defenders of American freedoms, 1774-1778"]
See the Macaulay papers, GLC 1784.01-1800.04.
Vigorous, inflammatory attack on government of George III. Alerts people of Ireland, Scotland, and England to dangers of legislation without representation and parliamentary oppression. Solutions...
GLC01784.02
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