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November 14, 1802
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to the Institut National de France
Jefferson sends his thanks for becoming the first American member of the Institute. The letter is addressed to "Citizens, President and Secretaries."
GLC01533
March 29, 1808
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
to unknown
This document refers to the Monroe-Pinkney treaty of 1806 (per Monroe Papers).
GLC01575
March 24, 1811
French, Thomas, fl. 1811
to Tench Coxe
Written by Thomas French, Phineas Blake, and Adam Kinsley, heads of the gun firm French, Blake & Kinsley. Sends duplicate receipts for four hundred muskets purchased.
GLC01450.709
June 18, 1813
Roby, Henry, fl. 1810-1820
to Abiel Wood
The top half of the first page records three diary-like entries for 16-18 June 1813. They discuss the weather, farming, and local naval activities in the War of 1812, including reports of "a heavy cannonading." The bottom half takes the form of a...
GLC01450.711
January 9, 1815
Parker, Daniel, 1782-1846
to J. T. Churm and others in the 17th regiment of infantry
Discusses the case of Lieutenant Joseph Duncan, who was transferred from the 17th to the 19th regiment. Details on the case are not given, although it appears to concern Duncan's rank. Parker expresses that the secretary of war does not see "any...
GLC01450.718.07
June 29, 1812
Brown, Jacob, 1775-1828
to Christopher P. Bellinger
Near the beginning of the War of 1812, advises Colonel Bellinger that they should be more prepared before they attack the vessels Bellinger mentioned previously. Concludes with an exhortation: "Let us do my dear Coll. what our Country expects of us...
GLC01450.718.08
October 18, 1812
Hall, J W., fl. 1812
to his parents
Writes about finding work for $15 per month and staying with two professors of religion, possibly at Middlebury College. Asks to be sent clothes and several other things and seeks news, mostly regarding farming related activities. Comments on the...
GLC01450.719.01
October 22, 1813
Addams, Charity, fl. 1813
to John P. Addams
Wishes her brother success in his determined effort to "preach the Gospel to the poor" and relays family news. Comments on the soldiers quartering on their farm during the War of 1812, and the damage they caused and paid for. Discusses...
GLC01450.719.02
May 24, 1812
Bliss, John, 1787-1854
to Moody Bedel
Lieutenant Bliss reports to Colonel Bedel on enlistment, including activities regarding recruiting a minor and obtaining the release of a soldier from jail who was being held for a debt. On the topic of the laws that permit such imprisonment, he is...
GLC01450.721.01
June 20, 1812
Weeks, John W., 1781-1853
Captain Weeks reports to Colonel Bedel that, despite difficulties, he enlisted five men. Indicates that he will need money soon because the men are unwilling to join otherwise. Written during the War of 1812.
GLC01450.721.02
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