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1887/03/10
English, Thomas, fl. 1887
Thank you note, with AMS poem "Don't you remember sweet Alice, Ben Bolt"
Thank you note, accompanied by poem 23 September 1843 (22.6 x 18 cm.).
GLC02453.10
1892/12/22
Field, Eugene, 1850-1895
to Herbert re: regarding brother's arrival in Chicago
GLC02453.11
1897/05/30
Fiske, John, 1842-1901
to the Review of Reviews re: about article edits
GLC02453.12
1901/01/14
to H. L. Sibley re: about writing plans
GLC02453.13
1884/08/06
George, Henry, 1839-1897
to Mr. Knight re: about writing an essay
GLC02453.14
1876/11/27
Gilder, Richard W., fl. 1876
to Stedman re: a letter enclosing other people's poems (not included)
Gilder was an American poet and editor
GLC02453.15
1874/09/26
Hayne, Paul H., fl. 1874
to an unknown recipient re: publication of a poem "My Daughter"
GLC02453.16
1843/04/13
Hoffman, Charles, fl. 1843
to B. F. Schneck re: personal matters
Charles Fenno Hoffman, founder of the Knickerbocker magazine?
GLC02453.17
1867/10/01
Holland, Josiah, fl. 1867
to Edward De Forest re: about lecture tour
Holland was the founder of "Scribner's" magazine
GLC02453.18
1826/03/02
Hopkinson, Joseoph, 1770-1842
to James C. Fisher re: personal matters
GLC02453.19
8 January 1879
Lanier, Sidney, 1842-1881
to Roberto Brothen
Requests a copy of the, "The Book of the Sonnet," by Leigh Hunt and S. Adams Lee be sent to him as well as a copy of "The Marque of Poets." Informs Brothen that Longfellow has written him for permission to print his own work, "The Marshes of Glynn,"...
GLC02453.21
1853/02/23
Lossing, Benson, fl. 1853
to unknown recipient re: thank you letter for a note
GLC02453.22
24 March 1859
Moore, Clement Clarke, 1779-1863
to Lewis J. Cist
Sends an autograph and informs Cist, "The inclosed is all I can get for you. I have cut it from an old book."
GLC02453.23
5 February 1788
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Henry Knox
Expresses regret that "the important question" Massachusetts is deliberating "stands on such precarious ground" (referring to ratification of the Constitution; Massachusetts ratified 6 February 1788). Predicts that Virginia will choose to ratify...
GLC02437.09416
17 June 1788
Received Knox's previous letter on the eve of departure for Fredericksburg, to visit his mother. Doubts acceptance of the United States Constitution by the Virginia Convention for ratification. Accuses Anti-Federalists of creating jealousies and...
GLC02437.09418
1 April 1789
One of Washington's most famous letters, written shortly before going to New York for his inauguration. Washington writes about his apprehensions on assuming the presidency: "my movements to the chair of Government will be accompanied with feelings...
GLC02437.09419
10 April 1789
Thanks Knox for recently sending cloth and buttons. Notes that his coat requires six more buttons for trim, and asks Knox to procure and hold these until Washington arrives in New York. Mentions an article of impost, and laments "the stupor, or...
GLC02437.09420
19 November 1790
Discusses an expedition against the Wabash Indians. Expresses disappointment in General [Josiah] Harmer. Expected little from Harmer, after hearing he was a drunkard. Instructs Knox to present other important matters before Congress, as they occur...
GLC02437.09421
1 January 1791
Transmits a letter from the President of the Society of the Cincinnati of South Carolina (possibly William Moultrie). Relates that the enclosed letter pertains to a resolution of the Society. At the bottom of the page, indicates that Knox is...
GLC02437.09422
26 December 1791
Transmits a letter from Colonel Nicholas, who Washington describes as an "influential character in Kentucky." Sends Knox the letter without asking Nicholas's permission. Notes that the transmitted letter pertains to the lack of confidence the...
GLC02437.09423
22 January 1792
Instructs Knox not to disclose information regarding the nomination of General Officers and a bill that has not yet passed. Docketed in Knox's hand.
GLC02437.09424
29 February 1792
Discusses the case of General St. Clair (possibly Arthur St. Clair), noting that he wishes to answer St. Clair's letters with a reply that can be published. Comments that saying neither too much nor too little with be difficult concerning St. Claire...
GLC02437.09425
24 September 1792
Thanks Knox for information he previously sent within his private letters. Mentions Mr. [George] Hammond (the first British envoy to the United States), Mr. [John] Penn (former colonial governor), and Andrew Allen (former colonial attorney general...
GLC02437.09426
14 June 1793
Marked "private" by George Washington at the top of page one. Addressed to The Secretary of War (Knox). Comments that a ship has arrived from New Orleans, carrying several Ohio residents. Asserts that the United States Government should be...
GLC02437.09427
5 April 1794
Discusses General Israel Chapin's negotiations with the Six Nations (possibly referring to the Canandaigua Treaty of 1794). Notes that the Treaty should take place apart from British agents and spies.
GLC02437.09428
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