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21 September 1788
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[List]
Document is not signed but appears to be in Henry Knox's handwriting. A list of islands and its inhabitants lying east of Carvers Island, Maine. Date was added later in pencil.
GLC02437.09187
23 September 1788
[Land agreement]
Document is signed by Henry Knox, Samuel Winslow, Isaac Winslow, and numerous others inhabitants. A land agreement involving Henry Knox, Samuel Winslow, Isaac Winslow (the heirs and representatives of the late Brigadier General Samuel Waldo), and...
GLC02437.09188
1783-1815
[List of islands and inhabitants east of Carver's Island]
List of three islands and the people who live on them.
GLC02437.09213
06 March 1799
Adams, John, 1735-1826
Proclamation of a day of solemn fasting due to religious persecution
Proclaiming a day of solemn fasting for April 25th (with element of Thanksgiving)
GLC00270
June 30, 1790
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Messrs. Duchesne, de Barth, Thiebaud & Assoc.
Washington responds to French settlers who had invested in the Scioto Company, which had obtained an option on 5 million acres in the Northwest Territory. The company sold the lands to French citizens fleeing the Revolution. Unfortunately the Scioto...
GLC00311
May 4, 1796
Blount, William, 1749-1800
to Governor Sevier
Lowell wanted to emigrate to Tennesse to join the rest of his family. (Signers of the Constitution.)
GLC00297.04
31 May 1803
Walton, George, 1740-1804
[Endorsement of John Neilson]
Petition of Neilson to become a citizen of the United States approved by Walton. The endorsement certifies that Neilson is a native of Ireland and has lived in the United States since 1795. Includes signed affidavits by William Scott and James...
GLC00378
August 21, 1812
Ellery, William, 1727-1820
to George G. Channing
Reprimands his grandson for the delay in sending his last letter. Channing asked for aid regarding a bank in which Ellery owned stock. Ellery replies that he will help his grandson and uses a shipping metaphor to preach moderation. Ellery...
GLC00108.04
December 5, 1812
Writes to his grandson that he is happy Channing has gained a business partner and inquires as to who drew up the legal documents executing the partnership. Believes theological differences in the world will persist, and that everyone would get...
GLC00108.05
May 14, 1814
Agrees with his grandson that evils have resulted from commercial regulations brought on by the War of 1812. Does not think Congress will enact an embargo. Believes the British have a right to blockade their enemy's ports. Advises moderation in...
GLC00108.07
September 19, 1816
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to James Fishback, Lexington, KY
Jefferson denies a statement attributed to him that he had heard atheism discussed by French bishops at a table. Fishback, a Kentucky minister and politician, maintained that "by corruption in religion" all of Europe had "gravitated into atheism."...
GLC00180
January 20, 1784
to John Davidson
Regarding an address from the Yankee Club of Stewartstown, County Tyrone, Ireland. Recipient inferred from docket.
GLC00496.105
September 17, 1790
Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von, 1730-1794
to William North
Written by von Steuben as a retired Revolution officer to North as a gentleman farmer in upstate New York. North was von Steuben's aide-de-camp during the Revolution. Translation is in the collateral file. Apologizes for tardy response. Discusses his...
GLC00496.086
1805/07/02
Fulton, Robert, 1765-1815
to Mr. Philips
Encloses his remarks [not present] on a book by Richard Parkinson (1748-1815), which he has read at the request of Sir John Sinclair. Fulton explains that his remarks are written in the form of a letter to Sinclair. He also encloses "a Sketch of...
GLC02480.08
1787/09
Carey, Mathew, 1760-1839
The American Museum. [Vol. II, no. 3 (September 1787)]
Contains the first magazine printing of the United States Constitution on p. 276-284. Also contains an essay by Benjamin Franklin on "Information for those who would wish to remove to America. Also features political sketches, an address to...
GLC02593.01
1795/09/03
Perkins, James, fl. 1795
to: Tobias Lear
Introduction for Dr. May, who is moving to Washington. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC02794.039
1803/07/14
Madison, James, 1751-1836
to Tobias Lear re: instructions for relations with the Dey of Algiers
Written as Secretary of State to Lear, who was serving as American Consul General at Algiers. Madison's letter of instruction concerns paying the annual tribute to Algiers, handling forged American passports, etc. A postscript adds: "the universal...
GLC02794.052
1804/02/17
Mountford, Timothy, fl. 1804-1810
to The Consul-Genl of the U.S.A. [Tobias Lear] re: Algerian protocol
Mountord, Lear's secretary in Algiers, describes proper treatment of servants required to ensure faithful, competent service. He mentions the necessity of a tough but fair attitude, adherance to titles and keeping social spheres separate. Mountford...
GLC02794.059
1809/01/10
Caramanli, Ahmet, fl. 1808-1809
to George Davis re: permanent residence in Morocco and paying debts
Caramanli writes that he can neither settle in "America, being so far removed, my family having so many objections on account both of religion, manners and language" nor in Levant, which is "prey to civil wars and contentions. In consequence I...
GLC02794.126
1809
Davis, George Barber, fl. 1803-1811
Extracts from Davis' journal of activities as American Consul in Tripoli
Detailed account of finances and meetings with the heads of state of Tripoli, Morocco, Algiers and Malta. Also mentions a kidnapping by the Tripolitan Bashaw's boat crew, who had "landed on the coast of Sicily and carried off two young children . ....
GLC02794.147
1786/05/04
Clinton, Henry, 1786
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for a letter to his son
Henry Clinton asks Robert, Jr. to contact his son who lives in America, and inform him that his family wishes him to return to London. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03611
16 April 1791
Newspaper
Gazette of the United States. [Vol. 2, no. 101 (April 16, 1791)]
Contains "Discourse on Davila. No. 30."; article discussing the right of state legislatures to instruct their state's senators in Congress; extract of a report from the London Humane Society; opinions of Delaware representative John Vining on the...
GLC03128
1783/02/23
Bogardus, Jacob, 1750-?
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: hopes for more prosperous trade
Bogardus writes of his hopes for an improvement in trade: "times have been fluctuating & distracting for trade, but now the happy moment is at hand when we can again hope for order & Regularity to take place amongst us. When the happy event of peace...
GLC03107.03478
1787/10/22
Stevenson, John, fl. 1765-1787
to Henry Livingston (1753-1823) re: mold for an iron stove
John Stevenson and John Taylor write to say that they have sent a mold to Henry Livingston to cast a large iron stove for their church. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03771
1808/12/09
to the Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Pittsburgh
Written as President in response to the Society's "friendly address" concerning religious freedom and mentioning the "time of trouble" in which they live.
GLC02793.010
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