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02 June 1776
Lee, Richard Henry (1732-1794)
to Landon Carter re: calling for America's independence, troubles with Britain
Written as delegate to Congress from Virginia. Docketed with comments by Carter, the recipient.
GLC03421
1861
Bachmann, John (fl. 1849-1885)
Bird's-eye view of Texas and part of Mexico
From the series: Panorama of the Seat of War.
GLC03484
28 March 1783
Dayton, Jonathan (1760-1824)
to Gen. Drayton
regarding dispatches about peace expected
GLC02470.10
1786/05/04
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)
to John Page re: insights on England after visit: "that nation hates us"
Written while serving as U.S. Minister to France. Jefferson encloses a pamphlet (apparently Notes on the State of Virginia; not included), thanks Page for a steady stream of political news from America and records his observations upon returning...
GLC02529
18 September 1823
North, William (1755-1836)
[An account of the execution of Major John Andre]
Details the execution of Major John Andre, accused of being a spy, and expresses his sympathetic feelings toward Andre's unfortunate fate. Describes how Baron Von Steuben could not comply with Andre's wish to suffer a soldier's death by being shot...
GLC02541.02
23 April 1842
Theobald, Mathew (1790-1856)
[Abstinence pledge card]
Printed card, with various illustrations, stating that Catherine Cauty has taken the "the Total Abstinence Pledge." Cauty has card number 4281797. Signed by Theobald as president of the society. Pledge card states that Cauty will refrain from...
GLC02542.27
1682/07/19
Coursey, Henry (fl. 1677-1682)
Proposition of Henry Coursey and Philemon Lloyd to the Mohican. . .
. . . Catskill, and Esopus Indians [in Dutch]
GLC03107.01910
1682/08/03
Proposition of Henry Coursey and Philomen Lloyd to the Sinnondowannes & Senecas
[in Dutch].
GLC03107.01913
1682/08/04
Proposition of Henry Coursey and Philomen Lloyd to the Maquas, On[n]eydes, . . .
. . . On[n]ondages, and Cajouges [in Dutch]
GLC03107.01918
1684/10/02
Howard of Effingham, Francis Howard, Baron (1643-1695)
Instructions for Arnout the interpreter [in Dutch]
P.2 contains a proposition to the western Indians, also in Dutch. Robert Livingston signed as the translator of both documents.
GLC03107.01925
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