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19 February 1804
Hamilton, Alexander (1755-1804)
to unknown re: protecting independent judiciary, trial of judges; attacking Burr
"It is an axiom with me that he will be the most dangerous chief that Jacobism can have."
GLC06019
12 December 1796
Washington, George (1732-1799)
[Patent for George Chandler's improvement in making nails]
Signed by Washington as President. Countersigned by Timothy Pickering as Secretary of State and Charles Lee as Attorney General. Chandler's written description of his improvement is signed by J. Churchman and Peter Barker as witnesses. Includes a...
GLC06040
13 August 1805
Thornton, William (1759-1828)
[Document acknowledging William Eaton]
Written in a flowerly, religious tone by William Thornton, the architect who designed the U.S. Capitol building who was running the U.S. Patent Office in 1805. Given to William Eaton, former American commander of naval vessels sent to the Barbary...
GLC06304.01
1805/08/13
Thornton, William
to William Eaton re: cover letter on relations with Algiers and Barbary pirates
Eaton was American naval agent at Tripoli. Calls the enclosed document (.01) a "Holy Roll." He writes in part "I inclose you the Blessing & mysteries revealed to the chief maiabout Philosopher, astronomer, soothsayer & magician of the west."
GLC06304.02
27 January 1805
Eustis, William (1753-1825)
to Aaron Hobart
Tells Hobart that his letter has been received and, as he requested, the enclosed item had been given to the Post Master General. Also, mentions that Hobart's recommendation for where to establish a post office will be considered.
GLC06313.04.002
28 February 1813
Turner, Charles (1760-1839)
Informing Aaron Hobart that the Secretary of the Navy is considering his application but has not decided anything.
GLC06313.04.024
11 June 1813
Wilson, John (1777-1848)
Informs Hobart of "an abstract of which is contained in the paper enclosed." Shares his views of the abstract and states that he is opposed to the bill, and thus, afraid it will become a law.
GLC06313.04.028
5 July 1813
Mentions he will send Aaron a copy of the Bill and informs Aaron of what is going on with such Bill. Mentions that the "Federalist do but little, & leave it with the Republicans to conduct the Bills thro' the details." Also, shares his opinion on...
GLC06313.04.029
20 July 1813
Informs Aaron Hobart that he is enclosing "Custie's Oration 2 Robert Goodloe Harper's Address at our Russian Celebration." Mentions a confidential message from the President which its effect "may be known in a few days."
GLC06313.04.030
1 January 1814
On the political matters of the day he describes Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin, who later that year was appointed one of the commissioners to negotiate the Treaty of Ghent, "as the Political index to guide us in the path to be pursued...
GLC06313.04.031
28 February 1814
Asks Hobart for recommendation letters "addressed to the President" and to "call on Judge Adams & get him to write." Mentions that he believes "Ch. Willis" has been nominated by the president to a (unspecified) post.
GLC06313.04.032
6 March 1814
Discusses his efforts to obtain a presidential appointment to an unspecified post for Hobart.
GLC06313.04.033
2 December 1814
Shares Hobart's sentiment of missing home and friends. Explains that his folks have moved to another house and that trade has been opened for "people living on each side of Penobscot Bay." Mentions that "a Bill for Banks, a Bill for Classifying the...
GLC06313.04.039
24 August 1789
to John E. Howard
Transmits to the governor of Maryland "an Act providing for the Expenses which may attend Negotiations or Treaties with the Indian Tribes, and the appointment of Commissioners for managing the same." With presentation note on verso indicating that...
GLC06430
10 October 1793
[Recognizing Dannery as French Consul at Boston]
Countersigned by Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State. Official recognition of Thomas Dannery as French Consul in Boston. Given "such functions, powers, and priviledges, as are allowed to Consuls of the French Republick by law." Large raised seal...
GLC06432
19 June 1794
to Gouverneur Morris
Marked both duplicate and private. President Washington writes to Morris as Minister to France. Assures Morris of his continued confidence in him, despite the need to recall him from his position in Paris. Says he was not going to write and simply...
GLC06433.01
1796/06/12
to David Humphreys re: defending actions as president, longing for retirement
Marked private by Washington. Written to his former secretary, towards the end of his second administration, concerning his perseverance despite attacks upon him. "...the Gazette (which I presume will accompany the dispatches) will give you a...
GLC06434
1805/12/15
Plumer, William
to John Langdon re: Spain & Louisiana purchase, Jefferson's administration
Jefferson administration's handling of commerce and maritime matters. Problems that have arisen with Spain over Louisiana purchase: "The Spanish nation is weak and feeble... much to fear from the potent arm of Bonaparte."
GLC06543
1805/12/17
Thompson, Thomas W.
to John Langdon re: Louisiana purchase, Jefferson
Also negotiations between France and England.
GLC06544
29 December 1806
Thompson, Thomas W. (1766-1821)
to John Langdon
Written by New Hampshire Congressman Thompson to Langdon as Governor of New Hampshire. Says nothing of interest has occurred since the suspension of the non-importation law. Claims domestic issues take up most of their time. Has hope that...
GLC06545
1783 ca.
His excellency General Washington's last legacy
A printing in four columns containing Washington's "Circular letter" from Newburgh regarding his resignation as commander-in-chief and discusses the establishment of a stronger government for the United States. Washington wanted a stronger Congress...
GLC06561
July 1788- December 1788
Carey, Mathew (1760-1839)
The American Museum: or repository of ancient and modern fugitive pieces, & c. prose and poetical. Volume IV.
Printed by Carey. Carey dedicates this volume to General George Washington. Includes a printing of Washington's farewell orders to the armies of the United States, issued 2 November 1783 from Rocky Hill, near Princeton, New Jersey (pages 240-242)....
GLC06565
January 1789-June 1789
The American Museum: or repository of ancient and modern fugitive pieces, &c. prose and poetical. [Vol. 5 (January 1789-June 1789)].
Includes six monthly issues. Contains a congratulatory note from Pennsylvania's Executive Council to President George Washington (with Washington's reply following, page 329). Includes a description of Washington's 21 April 1789 arrival to the...
GLC06566
17 January 1804
Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848)
to Thomas B. Adams
Adams, then a Massachusetts senator, writes to his brother about "the receipts and expenditures, upon the Seamen's fund" and the Louisiana Purchase. Discusses the legislation relating to Louisiana that would "tax them, then make a government for...
GLC06606
1801/07/16
Madison, James (1751-1836)
to Griffith Evans re: requesting expense report from Board of Commissioners
Madison asks for a detailed expense report. Evans had been secretary of the Board. Very minor losses affecting letters on the address leaf.
GLC06758
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