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September 22, 1779
Groves, William, fl. 1769-1779
to unknown
Groves reports the capture of the British schooner Revenge. The schooner, formerly commanded by Hugh Gorden, is expected to arrive at Beverly Port.
GLC01412.57
September 11, 1783
Prevost, Augustine, 1744-1821
to Dr. Stringer
Writes to inform Stringer that he has been ordered to disband provincial troops and will be embarking for St. Johns [Saint John River in present-day New Brunswick, Canada].
GLC01412.63.01
May 11, 1776
Lee, Charles, 1732-1782
to Edmund Pendleton
Discusses the differences in pay for Continental and state soldiers. Comments on the activities of "Mr. Agnew who was lately tryed by the Committee" and other Tories as they related to the British assault on Hog Island. Written to Pendleton as...
GLC01421
1493
Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506
Epistola Christofori Colom... de insulis Indie supra Gangem.... [exploration]
First edition, in Latin, second (corrected) issue, printed at Rome after 29 April 1493. Gothic type; 33 lines per page. Pamphlet printing letter to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain concerning his first voyage to America, the so-called...
GLC01427
March 7, 1779
Montgomery, John, fl. 1778-1795
to Mr. Newton, Gordon, and Johnston
Signed as Montgomery, Sealy, and Co. Discusses their business accounts dealing with wine and brandy shipments to and from Portugal in the first part of the letter. States that they will only send letters by packet boat as other ships are not safe....
GLC01450.022.04
September 18, 1779
Montgomery, Sealy, & Co., fl. 1779
to Newton, Gordon, and Johnston
Details accounts for the shipping of sundry goods, wine, and brandy. Then discusses placing insurance on the shipments and states that he has given the insurance agents the necessary information about the ships, the captains' names, where the...
GLC01450.022.06
circa November- December 1776
Noyes, John, 1740-1784
to Mary Noyes
Writes to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts. Discusses battles or skirmishes in New York but it is not clear which ones because the letter is incomplete and not dated. Reports on how many wounded or killed on each side. States that deserters from...
GLC01450.056.09
circa September-December 1776
Writes to his wife in Newbury, Massachusetts. States that 130 British vessels have landed at Staten Island and they have not more than 10,000 troops. Reports that the British are going up to Albany. Mentions the execution and jailing of some...
GLC01450.056.11
October 8, 1775
Paine, Samuel Royall, 1744-1834
to William Atlin
Hopes Atlin can get twelve or fourteen dollars by selling his sword, but wouuld settle for ten. Says he has sent ink, paper, and powder, but has more. Says on Saturday evening "Wallis" fired "and put ten shot in the Hows on which is the chief...
GLC01450.185.02
October 16, 1778
Herbert, Charles, 1757-1808
Except from Herbert's journal
List of living crew aboard the Brig Lexington. States "taken from a Journal of Mr. Charles Herbert of Marblehead," Massachusetts. A note in the margin reports "Taken 1777 Aug. 7 from Newbury port in [frm?] Brig Fancy." Provides a list of names...
GLC01450.185.03
July 16, 1778
Knap, Jabez, 1752-1825
to his wife Hannah Ball
Marching for White Plains, and hopes to winter in New England. The British are in New York, though they are expected to decamp soon. The French have a great deal of shipping in New York and "tease" the British. Hears the town of Taunton...
GLC01450.190.01
August 17, 1778
Borda, Jean Charles de, 1733-1799
to unknown [in French]
Translation reads: "In consequence of the orders of the Count D'Estaing, the ship Provence will send to the Protector Ship 'Canot' which from the fleet at 'Bombs of Thunder' or else the one which was sent by the General to him." Written on board the...
GLC01450.213
August 26, 1779
Cabarus, Leon, fl. 1779
to Barthelemy Terrasson [in French]
Written by Cabarus to Terrasson as French Deputy Consul in Baltimore. Docket states Terrasson responded on 30 August 1779. Needs translation.
GLC01450.429
February 5, 1680
Baker, S.G., fl. 1680
Dated OS/NS: 1679/1680. Description laid-in.
GLC01450.445
November 24, 1716
Cadogan, William, Earl, 1672-1726
to Edward Bourke
Discusses previous correspondence between Bourke and Cardogan regarding a Jacobite plot in Cambray, France (refer to previous letters in the GLC01450.446 collection). Refers to the dangerous nature of sending confidential materials through the post...
GLC01450.446.10
November 29, 1716
Bourke, Edward, fl. 1700-1730
to William Cadogan
Discusses previous correspondence between Bourke and Cadogan regarding Bourke's discovery of a Jacobite plot in Cambray, France (refer to previous letters in the GLC01450.446 collection). Discusses a letter (not included) from Mr. Sheldon (possibly...
GLC01450.446.11
December 4, 1716
Discusses previous correspondence between Bourke and Cadogan regarding Bourke's discovery of a Jacobite plot in Cambray, France (refer to previous letters in the GLC01450.446 collection). Mentions a previous visit from Colonel Huske, who Cadogan sent...
GLC01450.446.12
1825
Russel, J., fl. 1825
to Thomas Perkins
States that General Lafayette would like to see Perkins "after divine service this afternoon." Hopes that Perkins can persuade General Elliot to be there as well, since Lafayette would like to see him as well. Says Lafayette must be back in Boston by...
GLC01450.448.02
January 10, 1799
Henry, James W., fl. 1799
to Simon Elliot
Informs Elliot that the President has appointed him "Lieutenant Colonel of Infantry in the army of the United States." Written from the War Department.
GLC01450.448.05
July 3, 1751
Bertram, Charles, 1723-1765
Bertram, later discovered to be a literary imposter, writes to an unknown recipient (possibly to William Stukeley). Reports that when he receives the recipient's reply, he will deliver "Richard," a historical manuscript which he claimed to have...
GLC01450.449
December 6, 1780
Lee, Arthur, 1740-1792
to Elbridge Gerry
Docketed in Gerry's hand. Tells Gerry that Congress has finally decided to satisfy his accounts "declaring that no charge against me have been proved." Comments that he thinks "a serious inquiry into the conduct of the Commissioners, must soon...
GLC01450.456
16 January 1759
Keppel, Augustus, Viscount, 1725-1786
[Appointment of John Knowles to lieutenant on a bomb vessel]
Countersigned by George Rogers. Appoints Knowles Lieutenant on the bomb vessel, the Furnace. Keppel was the Commander in Chief of his Majesty's Ships and Vessels.
GLC01450.548
April 11, 1783
to Charles Lennox, Duke of Richmond
Informs Lennox that "His Majesty's ships the Cambridge, Panther, and Medway to be paid off and laid up at Plymouth." Plan to store the guns ordinances in "His Majesty's Magazine." While the order was given on 10 April 1783 the letter was written 11...
GLC01450.556.06
May 24, 1775
Lawton, Robert, fl. 1775
to Joseph Clarke
Informs his father that he attempted to send the barrel of flour he previously requested, but that ship masters refused to transport the flour because "Capt. Wallace stops the least Trifle of Provision that is sent up the River." Writes that he...
GLC01450.561
October 26, 1782
Allen, Jeremiah, fl. 1782
to Sam White
Has been "employ'd delivering letters, seeing plays operas &c" in Paris. Also reports "there are a number of English gentleman here, but for what purpose I know not." Asks White concerning his financial affairs in Nantes. Hears that "our Captain...
GLC01450.562
August 13, 1779
Nowell, John, 1732-?
to Morgan Lewis
Discusses a previous deficiency in the number of men commissioned to participate in the Penobscot Expedition. Instructs Captain Lewis to immediately muster men to serve in Providence, Rhode Island and the Penobscot Expedition. Mentions a penalty...
GLC01450.603.12
August 25, 1780
Bayard, John, 1751-1804
to George Dawson
Authorizes George Dawson to raise a company of men in Halifax to serve under Lieutenant Colonel Commandant Bayard. Indicates that the troops are needed to serve the Crown during the American Revolution. Informs Dawson that after he successfully...
GLC01450.610.02
March 17, 1777
Butts, Thomas, fl. 1777
to his cousin
Butts is glad to be back in England, where thinking is not a crime worthy of tar and feathering. Butts left Gravesend, New York on the ship "Thomas" on 17 July 1776. Gives account of his attempted voyage to England. Says they had an uneventful...
GLC01450.613
May 18, 1745
Winslow, William, fl. 1745
to his brother
GLC01450.614.01
July 1745
Clark, Thomas, fl. 1745
to William Winslow
GLC01450.614.02
March 3, 1777
Samuel Barrett & Co., (manufacturers), fl. 1777
Discusses the firm's acquirement of barrels of wines and spirits and the fluctuating price of such goods. Mentions Mr. Hopkins. Reports that in the south ward, these goods "would fetch double the Money as soon as the restraining Bill is repeald...
GLC01450.617
January 5, 1787
Smallman, Thomas, fl. 1787
to Augustin Prevost
Writes that he arrived last Tuesday from Canada after leaving Montreal on the 22 of November. Comments that he is too young to complain of fatigue. Would like to provide himself with a horse and is looking forward to seeing Mrs. Prevost and the...
GLC01450.622.02
March 25, 1776
Cudworth, Melzar, fl. 1775-1806
to Zephaniah Cudworth
Cudworth, impressed on board H. M. S. Asia, instructs his brother Zepheniah "what you do do quick for I hear we are a going to nan tasket ... " Addressed to Melzar's friend Joseph Otis in Boston. Includes some mathematical calculations near the...
GLC01450.630.03
circa 1776
Cudworth, Zephaniah, 1752-1827
to James Cudworth
Cudworth reports to his father in Scituate, Massachusetts that he has been aboard the ship where his brother Melzar remains impressed. States that Melzar, who was impressed on H.M.S. Asia in March 1776, is on board the ship Russia. Informs James...
GLC01450.630.04
to Melzar Cudworth
Informs his brother, Melzar, impressed aboard H.M.S. Asia "I have got a man to go in your Room If you go to Nantasket Road I Shall Come in a Sail boat to bring the man ... " Mentions Mr. Otis (possibly Joseph Otis), a friend of Melzar's. A small...
GLC01450.630.05
September 19, 1814
Strong, Caleb, 1745-1819
to General Brooks
The recipient was probably Micah Brooks. Explains that the government will not be able to grant the request of the Selectmen of Belfast to send troops to expel the British from Fort Castine on the Penobscot Bay, which they recently came to occupy....
GLC01450.703
June 21, 1813
Hodgon, Silvanus, fl. 1813-1815
to Nathan Hodgdon
Informs his uncle that he has been aboard the frigate Macedonian for two months, which he reports is blockaded in by seven British ships. Asks him to send a letter to his mother and to give his love to friends and family. Also notes that his...
GLC01450.705.01
February 28, 1813
Arnold, Dorcas, fl. 1813
to Joseph Sarles
Discusses how the British successfully attacked and took control of their village (Ogdensburg, New York) on 22 February 1813 during the War of 1812. Comments on how her husband was captured and paroled and remarks on the growing strength of Canada....
GLC01450.719.04
February 12, 1815
Mande, J., fl. 1815
to Winfield Scott
Asks General Winfield Scott to supply his ship with supplies to enable its return to England. Written aboard the British ship "Favorite" commanded by Captain Mande which carried the Treaty of Ghent notifying America of peace in the War of 1812.
GLC01450.722
March 30, 1782
Bromfield, Henry, 1751-1837
to Sally Bromfield
Affectionate letter from Henry to his sister Sally at Harvard. Says he has not written because he has been so busy with business. Says he has received two letters from her, one met him before he left Amsterdam previously and another when he was on...
GLC01450.803.06
March 7, 1758
Holmes, Henry, 1703-1762
to John Lorimer
Signed by British Major General Holmes, Colonel of the 31st Regiment of Foot. Countersigned by John F. Hesse, certifying that this letter has been entered in the office of Thomas Gore, Commissary General of Musters. Holmes appoints Lorimer as...
GLC01450.807.04.01
March 1, 1784
Lorimer, John, 1732-1795
to George Yonge
Signed on verso by Robert Adair, Inspector General of Military Hospitals. Lorimer writes his own memorial, citing his service to Great Britain. Reports that during the French and Indian War (1754-1763) he served as surgeon's mate of the general...
GLC01450.807.04.04
circa 1784
Odell, James, fl. 1784
Odell informs Lorimer that Sir Guy Carleton has again mentioned him to Sir George Yonge, British Secretary at War. Relates that Yonge "had spoken to the King on the Subject, and that His Majesty is pleased to approve of your having the half-pay of...
GLC01450.807.04.05
June 16, 1845
Gaines, Edmund Pendleton, 1777-1849
to Col. Thomas Aspinwall
Also mentions concerns about Texas. Gaines seems to welcome war with England.
GLC01463
March 10, 1794
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Thomas Seymour
Written as Vice President.
GLC01482
October 24, 1847
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
to Thomas Sidney Jesup
Transmitting the summary and muster roll for July 1847.
GLC01489
May 15, 1799
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
to James McHenry
Written by Inspector General of the United States Army Hamilton during the Quasi-War with France to Secretary of War James McHenry in Philadelphia. Recommending Alexander Macombe (misspelling Macomb's last name) to his attention. Macomb, born in 1782...
GLC01490
May 9, 1789
Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814
to John Sullivan
Signed by Gerry as a Maryland Congressman. Also signed by William Smith of Maryland and Josiah Parker of Virginia. Requests that Sullivan, as the Governor of New Hampshire, transmit the proper statements to the House of Representatives concerning...
GLC01496
August 27, 1916
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
to Miss Treadwell
On his Sagamore Hill letterhead, Roosevelt thanks Treadwell for her letter to him and his wife. Written from, or just after a trip to France during World War I: "your letter brings vividly before my eyes the terrible suffering and high heroism of...
GLC01518
11 December 1773
to Catharine Macaulay
Adams predicts a breach between America and Britain and writes that "Nothing, but equal Liberty and kind Treatment can Secure the Attachment of the Colonies to Britain." He argues that London's "Experiments" in public revenue will open trade to the...
GLC01787
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