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March 30, 1799
Clark, John Innes, 1745-1808
to Harrison Gray Otis
Copy of Alexander Hamilton's opinion on the case of John Innes Clark v. Nathaniel Russell at the request of Otis. Transcribed by Clark.
GLC00496.163
March 29, 1884
Harris, Joel Chandler, 1848-1908
to unknown
Declines the request to be a lecturer. Written on The Constitution Magazine letterhead.
GLC00496.164
April 8, 1846
Harris, John, 1802-1856
Requests assistance and chapel circulars from recipient addressed as "Dear Bro."
GLC00496.165
circa 1875-1885
[Engraving of Rutherford B. Hayes]
Clipped signature affixed beneath engraving.
GLC00496.166
4 June 1812
Hering, C., fl. 1812
[Receipt for Mr. Thalders]
Documents the payment of 52 pounds 12 shillings 6 pence.
GLC00496.167
May 20, 1834
Holland, Henry Richard Vassall, Baron, 1773-1840
to Thomas Pringle
Letter of thanks for a book.
GLC00496.168
9 March 1847
Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849
[Endorsement securing midshipman's commission]
In response to Henry Horn's third party request for a naval position for R. Manley. Forwarded to Secretary of the Navy John Young Mason
GLC00496.169
May 18, 1833
Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1729-1807
Discusses editing a speech for publication and encloses requested quotations.
GLC00496.170
1840
Howitt, Mary Botham, 1799-1888
Discusses one of her supporters, Henry F. Chorley. Describes the cold winter and reports other news.
GLC00496.171
May 25, 1829
Howitt, Richard, 1799-1869
Voices concerns over Pringle's lack of correspondence and criticism of Howitt's work.
GLC00496.172
July 21, 1814
Humboldt, Friedrich Wilhelm Heinrich Alexander von, 1769-1859
to James Madison
Mentions David Bailie Warden, American consul general in Paris. Also mentions Mr. de Lafayette (possibly the Marquis de Lafayette), and Berthollet (possibly Claude de Berthollet, a French chemist). Contains a cardboard strip attached to the end of...
GLC00496.173
July 16, 1824
Hume, Joseph, 1777-1855
to Thomas Pringle and John Fairbairn
Forwards essays on government, jurisprudence and liberty of the press for circulation in "The South African Journal." Hume was a political reformer who campaigned for universal suffrage and religious freedom.
GLC00496.174
August 24, 1790
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to John Hancock
Asks Governor Hancock to collect data on the cod and whale fisheries. Seller's note reads: "an incomplete press copy of a contemporary transcript." First pages missing. Written while Jefferson was Secretary of State.
GLC00496.175
2 May 1803
Longworth, David, 1765-1821
[Bill for two books]
Bill from David Longworth for two copies of "Telemachus" to Thomas Jefferson for $17.00.
GLC00496.176
February 11, 1807
[Ledger page listing medical purchases]
Lists purchases for Thomas Jefferson.
GLC00496.177
1806
to Thomas Jefferson Randolph
Titled: "To Thomas Jefferson Randolph from his illustrious grand Father." Advises his grandson on such issues as choosing friends, using common sense, and knowing when to leave well enough alone. Notes on verso. Former owner Harry Dalton's note...
GLC00496.178
19 November 1774
Jenings, Daniel, fl. 1745-1774
[Bond owed to John Muir]
Counter-signed by Robert H. Harrison and John Parke Custis.
GLC00496.179
circa 1863
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Collection of three clipped signatures of Andrew Johnson [Decimalized .01-.03]
GLC00496.181
circa 1865-1869
to Hugh McCulloch
Requests an interview with the Secretary of the Treasury McCulloch on behalf of Mrs. Dudley.
GLC00496.182
June 10, 1846
Kean, Charles John, 1811-1868
Discusses involvement in a production of Richard III.
GLC00496.184
December 23, 1833
Lamb, Charles, 1775-1834
to Edward Moxon
Edits one of Thomas Pringle's poems.
GLC00496.185
circa 1828-1830
Lawrence, Thomas, 1769-1830
Has an extra ticket to hear Dr. Chalmers and invites recipient to join him.
GLC00496.186
April 15, 1831
Lee, Sarah, 1791-1856
Delivers an account of her travels. Mentions her respect for Thomas Pringle.
GLC00496.187
May 27, 1834
Lockhart, J.G., 1794-1854
Comments on recipient's recent book. Requests information on Sir Walter Scott.
GLC00496.188
January 23, 1848
Lover, Samuel, 1797-1868
to J.M. Dawson
Describes the reception of his poem in New York City and Philadelphia. Discusses Broadway and the New York theatre scene. Affixed to verso is a satirical letter from Dawson dated 25 February 1854 presenting Lover with a diamond ring.
GLC00496.189
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