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31 October 1746
Shirley, William, 1694-1771
to Samuel Waldo
Discusses an expedition into Canada and various officers who could lead such an expedition. Lower right hand corner of the 3rd page is missing.
GLC02437.08934
5 June 1900
Root, Elihu, 1845-1937
Report on the Insurrection against the military government in New Mexico & California, 1847 and 1848
Reviews the Congressional archival history of the insurrection against the military government in New Mexico & California. Senate Document 442.
GLC00267.110
June 28, 1778-July 23, 1778
Ellery, William, 1727-1820
[Journal of William Ellery's journey from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts]
Discusses his travels through Eastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Princeton, New Jersey, southern New York State, Connecticut, Providence, Rhode Island, and Massachusettes. Describes the defeat of Sir Henry Clinton at the Battle of Monmouth and...
GLC00107.03
August 21, 1918
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
to Helen H. Gardener
Expresses his distress at her being hospitalized. Explains that his distress arises mostly from her inability to continue to do her fine work. He also offers his assistance in helping her attain her goal. Typed on White House stationery in green...
GLC00118.07
July 5, 1776
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
to New Jersey Convention
Ex-collection Leon Becker. Stamps on verso: "Sold by Merchantile Library" [red stamp] "Tomlinson Collection" [purple stamp]. With docket on p.2
GLC00154.01
1812/05/26
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Benjamin Rush re: their sons, 1812 presidential politics
A very philosophical letter discussing mankind and nature's bellicosity. He also mentions his preference for Elbridge Gerry over John Langdon for vice president
GLC03100
24 April 1783
Weare, Mensach, 1716-1786
By the United States of America in Congress assembled a proclamation, declaring the cessation of Arms, as well by sea or land, agreed upon between the United States of America and his Britannie Magesty ; and enjoying the observance thereof
New Hampshire printing of the Congressional proclamation concerning the final ratification of the peace treaty. New York would not be evacuated until November 1783. Signed by J Searson as Deputy Secretary and M. Weare as President of New Hampshire...
GLC04117
21 April 1785
Gibbs, Caleb, fl. 1748-1818
to Henry Knox
Gibbs transmits a newspaper to Knox in New York. Discusses "the turbulent news of the day," referring to Bostonians' recent decision not to buy goods from resident British "factors," or agents (newspaper not included). Notes that Knox's wife, Lucy...
GLC02437.03130
31 December 1786
Gorham, Nathaniel, 1738-1796
Received his last letter and "shall endeavour to impress the sentiments therein contained. I shall be at Boston tomorrow & will se the Governor if possible. it will not be easy to have any considerable conversation with as he now has his councill in...
GLC02437.03397
13 March 1788
Carrington, Edward, 1749-1810
Carrington, a Continental Congressman from Virginia, reflects on Massachusetts' adoption of the Constitution (in February 1788) and what it will mean for Virginia: "The decision of Massachusetts is perhaps the most important event that ever took...
GLC02437.03821
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