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February 23, 1813
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
to Thomas Rutter
Secretary of State Monroe transmits a printed copy of a notice to foreign nationals living near coastal areas. Rutter was marshal of Maryland from 1804 to 1817.
GLC00043.04
March 12, 1813
Secretary of State Monroe elaborates on what course of action is to be taken involving "peculiar and extraordinary cases of hardship, and where the character and deportment of the parties entitle them to peculiar consideration..." Rutter was marshal...
GLC00043.05
September 17, 1798
Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
to Pierre Chassanis [in French]
Written in French. Previously cataloged as being to Rudolph Tillier, a land agent. Possibly discusses the land that is now Lewis County, New York. Place written is illegible.
GLC00087.02
February 11, 1799
Tillier, Rudolph, fl. 1793-1799
to Gouverneur Morris [copy]
Copy of a letter from Tillier and Morris' response, dated February 11, 1799. Tillier complains of unjust treatment by "the Company of Peter Chassanis and others," particularly the protestation of bill issued for the payment of advances he made....
GLC00087.03
June 30, 1799
Copy of letter to Pierre Chassanis (in French)
French; Incl. AMS from RT to GM and other material
GLC00087.04
August 25, 1799
to Rudolph Tillier [copy]
Terminates Tillier's position as agent for Peter Chassanis, who purchased the land that became the colony of Castorland, New York, in 1792. Includes a copy of Tillier's response in which he states the matter will be addressed in court, dated 29...
GLC00087.05
September 16, 1799
Copy of letter to [Pierre] Chassanis (in French)
GLC00087.06
20 June 1800
Quitman, Frederick H., (fl. 1800)
To Philip Schuyler
A letter that accompanied a copy of a sermon (not included) that he believes, "The perusal of it will afford you some pleasure, in particular after dinner. It hath the same effect upon me as opium" he continues writing that he bought a few copies of...
GLC09636.07
14 July 1789
Ward, Artemas, 1727-1800
To the sheriff of Worcester County
Accuses Elijah Newton of swearing, "Damn the Authority I swear by God I will kill any man that touchette me." Requests that the sheriff apprehends Newton and bring him before Ward so he may be dealt with.
GLC05549
1803
Murray, John Jr., fl. 1803
[To the Citizens of the United States of America].
Agreed upon at a meeting of Quakers on March 1, 1803 in New York City and issued by the clerk to the meeting, John Murray, Jr. The pamphlet attacks alcohol consumption, taverns, theatres, horse racing, cockfighting, and duels. Printed by Isaac...
GLC05943
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