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1778/04/08
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Alexander McDougall re: plans for 1778 campaign, conditions in the army
Written as Commander in Chief. Also mentions his fears for a small pox outbreak in the army
GLC03104
1673
Livingston, Robert, 1654-1728
Journal of Robert Livingston's voyage across the Atlantic Ocean
Handwritten journal detailing Robert Livingston's "Voyage Comeing Over" from Grenock, Scotland to Charlestown in New England in America. .
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17 August 1788
to Comte de Moustier re: possibilities of increased trade with France
Discusses tobacco, wool, etc. Washington comments on the good sense of trading with France, the "Maritime Genius of this Country", and his hope that the new national government may strengthen America's ties to France. Published in: Fitzpatrick...
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17 May 1788
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to Comte de Moustier re: etiquette, new US Constitution, the Estates General
Written as American Minister to France, to Moustier, the French Minister to the U.S. Slight ink bleedthrough. Published in: Boyd, Papers of TJ, 13: 173-76.
GLC03271
09 August 1788
to Comte de Moustier re: political changes in France & calling of the Estates
Written as American Minister to France, to Moustier, the French Minister to the U.S. Published in: Boyd, Papers of TJ, 13: 491-92.
GLC03272
1795/08/20
to John Adams re: career prospects of John Q. Adams, the Jay Treaty
Written as President to his Vice President. Washington writes that young Adams should not think of retiring because his fair prospects may bring him to the head of the diplomatic corps. Washington also mentions the protests in Boston and elsewhere...
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1808/12/09
to the Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Pittsburgh
Written as President in response to the Society's "friendly address" concerning religious freedom and mentioning the "time of trouble" in which they live.
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20 September 1800
Marshall, John, 1755-1835
to Rufus King
Marshall, Secretary of State, writes to King, Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States in England. Discusses violations of Jay's Treaty (concluded in 1794 between the United States and Great Britain), including impressment, debts, and seizure...
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1786/05/04
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
1796/03/07
Treaty between the U.S. and the Dey & Regency of Algiers (c/s Timothy Pickering)
Signed as President and countersigned by Pickering as Secretary of State. English translation from the Arabic with clerical signatures for Vizier Hassan Bashan (the Dey of Algiers), Joseph Donaldson Jr. (American negotiator) and David Humphreys...
GLC02794.001
May 1770
Revere, Paul, 1735-1818
A view of part of the town of Boston in New-England and Brittish Ships of War landing their troops 1768
One of two copies known to be signed by colorist Christian Remick, and engraved by Paul Revere. Originally framed in worn edge scallop frame and old glass, with frame cut-down for the print. Propaganda print showing disembarkation of British troops...
GLC02873
1778/03/12
to John Barry re: congratulating Barry for his "success" on the sea
Written as commander in chief.
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29 June 1840
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
to Henry A. Muhlenberg
Comments on the 1840 presidential campaign and states that they are "in the midst of a higher political excitement than I have ever yet witnessed ... " Believes that Pennsylvania will support Democrat Martin Van Buren though the Whigs have...
GLC02919
19 November 1846
Hill, Daniel H., 1821-1889
to William Latta
Reports on the Battle of Monterey and admits that his romantic ideas of war have been replaced with the harsh realities of battle and death. Writes that all accounts in the newspapers are wrong and that the report written by General Zachary Taylor...
GLC02905
1847
N. Currier (Firm)
General Scott's victorious entry into the City of Mexico Sept. 14th 1847
Colored lithograph depicting General Winfield Scott entering Mexico City in 1847. Scott is surrounded by other soldiers on horseback. There is an American flag flying in the background. Printed by N. Currier "in the Clerk's office of the District...
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10 April 1786
Cornwallis, Charles Cornwallis, Marquis, 1738-1805
to Lord Sydney
Written by General Cornwallis, the leader of British forces at Yorktown, who had accepted the post of Governor General of India in February 1786 to Lord Sydney as Home Secretary in the Pitt government. Wants Lord Sydney to talk to King George about...
GLC02921
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...
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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...
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1796/04/12
Adams, Thomas B., 1772-1832
to Joseph Pitcairn re: Mediterranean sailing for American ships, Algiers
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17 October 1862
Banks, Nathaniel Prentiss, 1816-1894
to Samuel Hooper
Banks, commander of the Military District of Washington, Army of the Potomac, writes to Hooper, a United States Representative from Massachusetts. Discusses the court martial of Lt. Goodrich (possibly the son of John Goodrich, former Representative...
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1785/12/03
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to John Jay re: powers and liabilities of consuls
Written as American Minister to Great Britain, to Secretary of Foreign Affairs Jay. Adams recommends Winslow Warren to be consul in Lisbon and discusses qualifications for consuls. Docketed by Jay. Written at Grosvenor Square.
GLC02951
1898
Currier & Ives
Our victorious fleets in Cuban waters [chromolithograph]
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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.
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April 11, 1776
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
to John Barry
Signed by members Hancock, Robert Morris, John Alsop, Richard Henry Lee, Joseph Hewes, George Read, William Whipple, and Stephen Hopkins as members of the Congressional Marine Committee (all but Alsop went on to sign the Declaration of Independence)...
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26 May 1774
Read, George, 1733-1798
to Virginia Committee of Correspondence
Countersigned by Thomas McKean and John McKinley. Read, McKean, and McKinley were members of the Delaware Committee of Correspondence. Discusses the Boston Port Bill, nonimportation, and the formation of a continental congress.
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