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To: Jean B. Gouvion.

Lafayette informs Gouvion of "good news," Rodney has been defeated in two different engagements and six of his vessels have for some time been out of combat."

GLC07904

To: Robert C. Wood.

Criticism of abolitionists and mention of a "fracas" involving Cherokees dissatisfied about the results of their election.

GLC07905

To: Robert Wood

Taylor suggests that if he were to be nominated for the United States Presidency he would have to decline until after the Mexican War was over, and that it would have to be for the good of a nation and not that of a party. Taylor states that "There...

GLC07906

Charges against a private for striking a superior officer.

GLC07909

Affidavit.

Benjamin Headwine swears that he believes the Spanish ship Cleopatra "is intended for the slave trade."

GLC07910

To: Capt. A. Neal.

Sam Houston ordering Neal to pay Mr. Robinson with cattle.

GLC07911

To: Citoyen Rosch.

Paine describes his travel plans to Citoyen Rosch and asks if there are any Captains willing to exchange work for passage to American.

GLC07912

Vote.

Warren, as Committee of Safety Chairman, declares that it has been voted by the Massachusetts Comittee of Safety that imprisoned loyalists are to be received and protected in Boston, its surrounding towns, and in other colonies. Only those loyalists...

GLC07913

To: Amos Kendall.

Jackson states that as long as one looks to the land as their guide and keeps justice the "end in sight," they shall maintain the support of the people.

GLC07914

to "The Gentlemen of the House of Representatives"

Hancock argues that the bill making Sunday a day of Sabbath in Congress was improperly passed. The Constitution provided a set amount of time to rebuke a bill's passing, and others in Congress accused Hancock of sending his letter of rebuttal too...

GLC07917

To: "Gentlemen of the House of Representatives."

John Hancock responds to an inquiry from the "Gentlemen of the House of Representatives" about the status of an import tax bill. He says that he feels the bill was illegitimately passed and that he does not consider it legitimate.

GLC07918

to Solomon Lincoln Esq.

Pontificating on the history and intentions of the Pilgrims and the Founding Fathers, and on the important principles to be learned from America's collective history. Also giving his views on freedom of religion and freedom of speech and the limits...

GLC07868

to Edward Livingston, Esq.

Discussing his opinions on the Sedition act. In part: "...My text of explanation would be this. The President is to heave the laws executed. He may order an offense then to be prosecuted. If he sees a prosecution put into a train which is not...

GLC07869

Pardon of Thomas E. Kirkley, convicted of subornation of perjury

GLC07871

to Major Thomas T. Eckert

Written on War Department, Washington City stationery, President Lincoln requests Major Thomas T. Eckert supply specific reports regarding the Hampton Roads Peace Conference. In part: "Please furnish me copies of all dispatches sent by the...

GLC07872

to unknown

Washington, delays repaying a loan until the economy is more stable.

GLC07878

to John Marshall

Regarding the position of Surveyor General & problems in filling the post. In part: "...A gentleman well qualified to discharge the duties of this office was approached, but he has declined to accept it." Washington goes on to discuss the...

GLC07879

to the Officer commanding the New Jersey Brigade

Detailed advise about military strategy. In part: "You are, in case you should receive just information as you can rely on of the enemy's moving up the North River in force, to march immediately with the troops under your command to West Point -...

GLC07881

to Henry Lee

Greene details his military strategy for an impending second attack. Mentions Washington, the Marquis de Lafayette, and other military and political colleagues.

GLC07884.06

to Henry Lee

Regarding British troops in Charlestown. Greene reports on recent and important news regarding current military operations and those in the immediate future. In part: "Colonel Washington says great confusion is introduced in the business of...

GLC07884.08

to Hon. [?] Warren re: newly proposed Constitution

GLC07870

to B[enjamin] Romaine, Esq.

Expressing his views on impending Constitutional reforms. In part: "On the subject that of Constitutional Reforms....it will be well for the States who are latest in performing the task, not to lose sight of the advantage which that circumstance...

GLC07873

to Mr. Fitssimons

Regarding funding act of 1790 (supported by Mr. Fitssimons, opposed by Rush). Speaking of "future acts of injustice," Rush remarks that: "Your funding System is to be one of them, and however much it may be gilded by the splendid and imposing names...

GLC07874

to Benjamin Romaine, Esq.

Regarding friction in the early 19th century America and the rise of various secession movements. In part: "That a few mad or unfortunate persons of the old federal party might have thought of dissolving the confederacy, is despicable enough; but I...

GLC07875

to [John B. Floyd]

Comments on an untitled essay he wrote which dealt with the topics of succession and the tensions between the Northern and Southern states. In part: "Gen. Scott is all solicitude for the safety of the Union. He is, however, not without hope that...

GLC07876.01

Views suggested by the imminent danger of a disruption of the Union by...

GLC07876.02

Resolution of Congress forwarding Constitution to the states for ratification

GLC07877

to Nathanael Greene congratulating Greene for his appointment as Major General and sending along the General's uniform.

In part: "Confident of your zeal and attachment to the Liberties of America, I am persuaded, you will do every thing, to merit the Honour your country has now conferred on you."

GLC07884.01

to Catherine Greene

An apologetic yet firm letter to his wife, explaining the need for them to be separated during the war: "You must be assured that there must be something very uncommon to prevent my coming home." Greene then goes on to reassure his wife of the...

GLC07884.02

to James M. Varnum

Responding to an inquiry about the ship "Corilinia," saying that he doesn't possess much information about it but that he will pass on what he has.

GLC07884.03

to Nehemiah Hubbard

Seeking his help in locating someone to accompany Mrs. Greene on her travels from Hartford home. He then goes on to report on military operations. In part: "The Enemy is out in this side of Elizabethtown. They marched about four miles into the...

GLC07884.04

to Thomas Jefferson

Greene excoriates Thomas Jefferson for not doing enough to help Greene's troops by deploying troops from Virginia to assist in the struggle. Written at both Broad River and Catawba River.

GLC07884.05

to Henry Lee

Discusses military strategy and the status of current troop movements. He also touches on a recent approbation sent to him by Congress, about which he says "I have nothing to complain of. But to the troops it is but a cold compliment."

GLC07884.07

to Thomas Nelson

Requesting assistance from Virginia, particularly more troop reinforcements as soon as possible. In part: "It is long since I informed your Excellency of our disagreeable situation, the unequal contest we were carrying on, and the hopeless prospect...

GLC07884.09

to Henry Lee

Granting Lee a conditional leave of absence, perhaps against his better judgement; Greene also discusses troop movements and information regarding enemy activities. In part: "I confess I shall grant you [a] leave of absence with great reluctance...

GLC07884.10

to Henry Lee

Discussing the enemy's current placement and status, and reviewing military strategy for various upcoming campaigns in and around Charleston. He also discusses provisions he has made for the deployment of his own troops. In part: "I have indeed a...

GLC07884.11

to Nathan Brownson, Esq.

Seeking to resolve grievances about who has the right to command troops in Georgia. He both complains about certain actions by Brownson and begs his forgiveness for a misundertanding in which Brownson apparently took offense. In part: "...I hope to...

GLC07884.12

A Bill for Establishing a System of Public Education

GLC07841

to Maj. Gen. Sedgwick re: summoning Gen. Kirkpatrick

GLC07842

to William Woodford re: supplies for winter encampment at Valley Forge

GLC07847

to John F. Mercer re: postponing visit with Madison to Mercer's estate

GLC07854

to Edward O.C. Ord re: endorsement on petition

GLC07856

to Mary Ball Washington re: his brother's marriage, ordering clothing for slaves

With provenance note stating property of David A. Hayes, and a clipped signature of John Hancock, President.

GLC07858.01

Small rectangular piece of silver brocade

GLC07858.02

Circular letter re: appeal to New England States

GLC07859

An act to secure freedom to all persons within the Territories

GLC07864

to unknown

Washington writes from Headquarters, New York, to an unidentified correspondent, verifiying receipt of a letter and promising to forward it "by the first opportunity." Washington signs as "Your most Obed.[ient and] H.[um]ble Servant." The letter...

GLC07867

The Virginia Cession of Territory Northwest of the Ohio

GLC07839.01

to Ebenezer Hazard re: transmitting Virginia Cession

GLC07839.02

re: proposal for printing his collection of papers

GLC07839.03