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1682/08/03
Coursey, Henry, fl. 1677-1682
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
December 23, 1776
Jay, John, 1745-1829
To the inhabitants of the State of New York
Delivered at Fishkill, New York, to the state's constitutional convention shortly after the American defeats at Long Island, Manhattan and White Plains, and a few days before Washington surprised the Hessians at Trenton. As such, Jay addressed his...
GLC00006
October 12, 1780
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
to Francois Marquis de Barbe-Marbois
To Marbois, the secretary of the French Ambassador, who later served as Intendent of Santo Domingo and minister of finance under Napoleon, under whom he sold Louisiana to the U.S. Hamilton concludes his letter by agreeing with Marbois about America...
GLC00012
April 28,1785
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Elbridge Gerry
Writes that although he lacks any sympathy for the "philanthropy" of slavery, he will not violate the treaty requiring the enslaved people who sought freedom to be returned to enslavers. One black and white bust engraving of John Adams included.
GLC00024
30 June 1881
Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881
[Appointment of William Siler as U.S. Consul at Capetown].
Countersigned by Secretary of State Blaine. Signed two days before James A. Garfield was shot by Charles Guiteau, a disappointed officer-seeker who wanted to be appointed a U.S. consul. Accompanied by paper seal.
GLC00073
October 1, 1780
Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803
to James Madison
Good Indian and Indian battle content. Also provides news of George Rogers Clark's expedition in Illinois and Indian conflicts. Docketed by Madison.
GLC00099.048
March 5, 1781
Mentions: French fleet, Count d'Estaigne, Col. Green, Lord Cornwallis, Hillsboro (N.C.), Salisbury (N.C.), Cape Fear (N.C.), Camden (?), Gov. Nash, Caswell, Gen. Greene, Military recruitment, Portsmouth (Va.), American victories.
GLC00099.060
July 23, 1781
Return home after his trip to western Virginia, British activities in Virginia, news from the Carolinas. Also mentions: Military rumors, Portsmouth (Va.), Petersburg (Va.), Augusta (Ga.) [?], Gen. Greene, Lord Rawden, Spanish Fleet, St. Augustine...
GLC00099.073
14 February 1787
Fleury, François-Louis Teissèdre, vicomte de, 1749-1799
to Henry Knox
Written from "Port Louis, Isle of France," present-day Port Louis, Mauritius. Relates that Mr. Sears stopped at the Isle of France on his way to and from Canton (present-day Guangzhou, China), and brought him a letter from Major Samuel Shaw. Fears...
GLC02437.03454
20 February 1783
Gouvion, Jean Baptiste, 1747-1792
Asks Knox to send him "about 25 pounds of ten penny nails" in order to complete General Louis Du Portail's quarters since he had asked Colonel Timothy Pickering about them but now is asking Knox "because I can't get anything from the quarter master."...
GLC02437.01937
1 July 1783
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Jean Baptiste Gouvion
Written by Major General Knox to Colonel Gouvion. Says he was "mortified" that Gouvion did not call on him before leaving. Claims that despite the snub, he "cannot restrain my affection and esteem for you." Asks to be remembered with "pure love," as...
GLC02437.02218
18 September 1783
Praises Knox's appointment as the Secretary-general of the Society of the Cincinnati. Seeks a certificate of membership (if such exists) from the Society of Cincinnati for foreign members and asks Knox to deliver his to Major Rochefontaine.
GLC02437.02534
2 July 1784
Discusses public perception of the Society of the Cincinnati in France. Informs Gouvion of the reduction of the Continental Army, with only one remaining company commanded by John Doughty at West Point. Introduces and recommends Mr. Tracy, the...
GLC02437.03023
28 June 1787
to Benjamin Franklin
Discusses the possibility of a Monsieur de Varonault's admittance into the Society of the Cincinnati. Writes in full, " I have the honor to acknowledge the weight of your Excellencys application respecting Monsieur de Varonault of the French Navy to...
GLC02437.03593
7 August 1781
Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
Written by Major General Greene as commander of the Southern Department to Brigadier General Knox. Says if reports of New York's investment are true then "you must be the hero of the day. Me thinks I hear the cannon roar while I am writing..." Hopes...
GLC02437.01124
7 June 1782
Written by Hamilton after he left the Army to Major General Knox. Letter details Hamilton's opinions against retaliation for the execution of American Captain Joshua Huddy at the hand of New York Loyalists (this is reference to the well-known Huddy...
GLC02437.01442
24 July 1782
to Alexander Hamilton
Written by Major General Knox to Hamilton who had left the army in March 1782. References Hamilton's letter of 7 July. Discusses retaliation against "a captain of the 57 regmnt" (Captain Charles Asgill), for the murder of Captain Joshua Huddy by...
GLC02437.01498
January 7, 1783
To Edward Hand
Written and signed for Knox by his aide Samuel Shaw to Brigadier General Hand. Says the prisoners of war at West Point are being marched this day to the 4th Massachusetts Regiment. Their names are enclosed. Says Lieutenant Hoit [could be the same...
GLC02437.01807
12 September 1785
Broome & Platt (firm), fl. 1785
Writes that the firm would have complied with Knox's wishes relating to the settling of their debt "had it been Practicable & prudent." However, it would have been "ruinous" to do so because they do not know the original cost of all their goods, and...
GLC02437.03194
14 December 1781
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815
Happy to receive news of Lord Cornwallis's surrender: "The Effect this reverse of Fortune has on the british Government is similar to what we often see in a man mad with Rage - Vengeance, Death Destruction foams at his mouth although he has not...
GLC02437.01304
7 May 1786
Writes to inquire about an unsettled account against the late Mr. [Thomas] Flucker, Knox's father-in-law. Recently looked over his old account books and found that goods which were taken up by Flucker after Williams's departure (he apparently went...
GLC02437.03265
20 November 1783
Elliot, Andrew, 1728-1797
Writes he is leaving for England "where it is most probable I shall spend the remainder of my days." Thanks Knox for his friendship and kindness and asks Knox to look out for his daughter, Mrs. Jauncy and his friend, Mr. William Seton, as they are...
GLC02437.02790
17 July 1782
Dalrymple, William, 1736-1807
Written by Major General Dalrymple, Quartermaster General of the British Army, to Major General Knox. Sends this letter by Mr. Loring, who was going to Dobbs Ferry. Thanks him for his help in the case of Captain Snow. Sends along the latest newspaper...
GLC02437.01491
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