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December 5, 1792
McKean, Thomas, 1734-1817
to John Hay
McKean, Chief Justice of Pennsylvania, instructs Hay, Treasurer of York County, to pay Henry Miller for service as a Pennsylvania elector during the first Presidential election.
GLC01501
December 24, 1780
Harrison, Benjamin, 1726-1791
to unknown
Written by Harrison, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, as Speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates. Says he will need the recipient's assistance when he goes before Congress, the French Ambassador, and the Generals of the Continental...
GLC01502
August 11, 1862
Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks), 1837-1892
to Jane Brisbin
Captain Brisbin writes to his wife following the Battle of Malvern Hill, which he describes as "the memorable occasion when General [George] McClellan changed his base of operations from the York to the James River." Refers to Captain Kantz...
GLC01504.01
June 30, 1864
Banks, Nathaniel Prentiss, 1816-1894
to James Sanks Brisbin
Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. Banks informs Colonel Brisbin that "while many Officers are censured or praised without sufficient reason for their services in the Red River Campaign...
GLC01504.02.01
February 23, 1865
Burbridge, Stephen Gano, 1831-1894
to the Adjutant General
Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. Excerpt from a letter from General Burbridge, who praises Brevet Brigadier General James S. Brisbin's recruitment of African American troops in...
GLC01504.02.02
February 28, 1865
to Edwin M. Stanton
Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. General Burbridge recommends that Stanton, Secretary of War, promote Captain James S. Brisbin to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel for his meritorious...
GLC01504.02.03
June 25, 1865
Meade, George Gordon, 1815-1872
to Edward Davis Townsend
Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. General Meade recommends the promotion of Captain Brisbin in the regular army based upon distinguished service with his Regiment in the Army of the...
GLC01504.02.04
June 29, 1865
Pleasonton, Alfred J., 1824-1897
Typed and signed as a true copy by Albert L. Mills as First Lieutenant and Adjutant First Cavalry. General Pleasanton recommends to Stanton, Secretary of War, that General Brisbin be retained at his current post based on his meritorious service in...
GLC01504.02.05
April 26, 1841
Tyler, John, 1790-1862
to Joshua Spencer
Signed by Tyler as President and Daniel Webster as Secretary of State. Tyler offers information concerning Canadian Alexander McLeod to Spencer, United States Attorney for the Northern District of New York. States that Henry Fox, Minister...
GLC01512.01
September 18, 1866
Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
to Fitz-John Porter
Pierce, former President of the United States, discusses General Porter's court martial and conviction for his actions at the Battle of Second Manassas. Writes, "There are reasons why I am disinclined at at [sic] present to address any request to...
GLC01513
circa 13-21 July 1804
Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836
to Joseph Alston
Writes in partial cypher to his son-in-law after his duel with Alexander Hamilton. In the text that is not in cypher, Burr states that the jury has adjourned until Monday, 23 July, and that the results will determine whether or not he flees. He...
GLC01523
April 7, 1798
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806
to William Walton Morris
Warns of attempt to plunder the North American Land Company. Advises William not to provide information concerning the company, unless requested in writing. Written from debtor's prison after the collapse of the company. With a rare copy of the...
GLC01528.01
August 7, 1776
Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804
to Richard Varick
Written to Connecticut Governor Trumbull and General David Waterbury of Connecticut shortly after General Schuyler led the controversial retreat from Crown Point. Says he received their letters of 4 and 5 August 1776, along with their enclosures...
GLC01529
April 21, 1908
Morgan, J. Pierpont, 1837-1913
to Charles Conant
Writes to financial author declining request to have his biography written. He writes "... At the same time any such procedure is entirely contrary to my taste, nor can I say that I am very anxious to have any biography published, even after I have...
GLC01530
March 4, 1910
Wright, Wilbur, 1867-1912
to Hart O. Berg
Comments that he hopes to be in New York before Mr. Peartree leaves. Discusses aircraft engines and mentions the new German motors that give five horsepower more than the French. Asks if he has received a statement of account that was supposed to...
GLC01536
November 16, 1910
Gives a detailed account of the 1910 International Air Meet. States that the Americans did much better than the French. Comments on a few men whose planes broke down and states, "Why does not the French government forbid monoplanes?-They have...
GLC01537
June 2, 1785
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to John Jay
Marked "Duplicate" by Adams, and possibly used for en-cyphering because of the marks and lines above letters, words and sentences. Describes in great detail Adams's reception by King George III as America's first ambassador to Great Britain. He...
GLC01538
December 2, 1794
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to Sylvanus Bourne
Written as United States consul to the Hague, to the American Vice Consul in Amsterdam. Adams quotes portions of the treaty and asks that the extract not be published. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC01539
August 4, 1812
to George Joy
Discusses some political pamphlets that dealt with the 1807 British naval attack by the ship Leopold against the Chesapeake, an American ship, and its consequences for the War of 1812. Adams was then the United States Ambassador to Russia. Joy, who...
GLC01540
January 25, 1765
Winthrop, John, 1714-1779
to Jonathan Belcher
Congratulates Judge Belcher on recovering "from a dangerous illness." Notes having read that many French Acadians have been removed from Nova Scotia, Canada, to the West Indies, and observes that because of their religion, they "could hardly ever...
GLC01541.01
February 13, 1745
Pepperrell, William, 1696-1759
to Jacob Wendell
Pepperrell writes to Colonel Wendell first of his poor health, then discusses his hopes that the siege of Louisbourg will end by the spring.
GLC01541.02
May 30, 1689
Blackwell, John, fl. 1689
to William Penn
Captain Blackwell, the Deputy Governor, writes regarding the disbursement of his promised salary of 200 pounds per year. He has drawn a bill upon him for 100 pounds, and hopes Penn will honor it. With red classical seal of Blackwell intact on...
GLC01541.03
March 8, 1749
to George Coade
Requesting payment of a bill. Written at Spring Garden.
GLC01541.04.01
June 5, 1866
Bryant, William Cullen, 1794-1878
to James Thomas Fields
Bryant writes to Fields, editor of the Atlantic Monthly. Transmits a poem, "The Death of Slavery" (GLC 1543.02). Remarks that the poem was "meditated a year since but written out within the last few days. I had a good deal of trouble with some of...
GLC01543.01
July 25, 1807
to Jonathan Rhea
States that he is writing reluctantly to ask his attention to a matter concerning the plans for defense at his treason trial. States that George Morgan and his sons John and Thomas of Princeton, New Jersey have sworn before the grand jury about...
GLC01544
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