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July 3, 1818
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
to unknown
Horses purchased from Major William Noland. President Monroe has the prospect of procuring two more. Initialed "J.M."
GLC00496.194
June 27, 1897
Willard, Frances, fl. 1897
Typed transcript excerpting original letter (not included). Undated transcript. It is not clear if this has anything to do with the Van Valkenburgh family. Note at top says this is a typed copy of the last letter written by Willard to his/her mother...
GLC00686.26
October 28, 1775
Warren, Mercy Otis, 1728-1814
to Ellen Lothrop
Written by Warren, the well known Revolutionary and post-Revolutionary writer, to her friend Lothrop. Says she will leave politics for others to discuss and that she only has warm feelings for the circle of friends in Fairfield (where Lothrop is)...
GLC01189.01
September 16, 1862
Ross, John, 1790-1866
to Abraham Lincoln
One letter addressed to Abraham Lincoln from John Ross dated September 16, 1862. Pertains to a visit with the Cherokee Nation. Mentions how they would like to establish a relationship with the United States.
GLC01233.02
June 22, 1839
Bonneville, Benjamin Louis Eulalie de, 1796-1878
Written to unidentified general. Undated but probably June 22 1839 (or a few days later) when Elias Boudinot, Major Ridge and John Ridge were assassinated for supporting the Treaty of Echota, which relocated the Cherokee. Stand Watie (mentioned...
GLC01233.06
June 25, 1852
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
to Onslow Peters
Discusses a case concerning the sale and purchase of land held in trust for a minor. The Tazewell lands were purchased by the guardian of a minor named Shurtluff, using the proceeds from the sale of the original land held in trust for him. The...
GLC01236
November 14, 1811
Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814
to James Monroe
Praises a message written by President James Madison, possibly pertaining to hostilities with England precipitating the War of 1812, as "firm, cool, candid, judicious & dignified - it is entitled to the resolute support of every friend to his Country...
GLC01248
May 15, 1861
Kannady, J.R., fl. 1861
to John Ross
Written as Lieut. Col. Commanding at Fort Smith in the Confederate army. Collateral to collection #1233.
GLC01251
February 7, 1845
Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862
to John L. O'Sullivan
Praises O'Sullivan for the discretion and talent he has displayed in covering news as editor of the newspaper, "The New York Morning News." States, "Its general aspect is precisely what I desire to see in a Newspaper ... " Written from his estate...
GLC01357
May 25, 1866
Longstreet, James, 1821-1904
to John George Walker
Longstreet a former major general in the Confederate Army reflects on the Civil War: "Can't you settle down without war? I am somewhat changed in my ideas about war since I have been forced to change by profession. I think now that war is great...
GLC01404.01
April 10, 1864
Lindsay, A.G., fl. 1860
to Gen. John G. Walker
Writes on behalf of General Richard Taylor. Reports on the Battle of Pleasant Hill. States that Confederate troops are now occupying Pleasant Hill and that Union forces have retreated. Lists prisoners taken, captured stores, and Confederate losses...
GLC01405
March 1, 1781
Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804
to Henry Glen
Schuyler, then a major general in the Continental Army, reports to Glen, an agent for Indian affairs, complaints from Indians that they cannot mend their axes for want of iron and that "their women are almost naked and Incapable to fetch a...
GLC01406
January 31, 1802
Floyd, William, 1734-1821
to John Smith
Expresses his pleasure at the repeal of the Judiciary Act of 1801 and believes it will make Republicans throughout the United States happy.
GLC01408
July 31, 1832
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to Edward Cornelius Delavan
Adams thanks Delavan for the 5th number of the Temperance Recorder, a publication of the New York State Temperance Society of which Delavan was chairman. Assures Delavan that he will distribute copies of the issue as "may fulfill the humane and...
GLC01409
October 15, 1776
Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794
to John Page
Lee, a Continental Congressman, informs Page that he is pleased to hear supplies will be coming in. Comments on news that some enemy ships "fell down to Sandy Hook" and appear to be leaving for Rhode Island. Letter comes with attached integral...
GLC01412.06
August 14, 1778
Biddle, Clement, 1740-1814
to John Gibson
Mentions leaving Valley Forge and indicates that he has sent payment for a (unspecified) debt.
GLC01412.16
November 19, 1780
Spotswood, Alexander, 1746-1818
to Nathanael Greene
Written by Colonel Spotswood to Major General Greene as commander of the Southern Department. Greene was only given the command of the South a month earlier. Introduces Colonel Senf, an engineer from the South who is "much esteemed." He sends...
GLC01412.19
July 22, 1776
Davis, Aaron, 1709-1777
to Jonathan Medcalf
Discusses appointment of William Draper of Roxbury as captain of a company being raised for Canada. Also inquires about the amount and type of camp baggage available for the company. Written when the American forces were in retreat from Canada...
GLC01412.22
Febraury 23, 1778
Hillegas, Michael, 1729-1804
to Mr. French
Inquires, on behalf of a Mr. Clarkson, about the allowance available to those who sell lottery tickets for the United States lottery established to help fund the Revolutionary War. Accompanied a lottery ticket (see GLC01412.23.01).
GLC01412.23.02
September 23, 1778
Delany, Sharp, 1736-1799
to Joseph Clarke
Cosigned by George Campbell as Sitting Manager of the United States Lottery. Assigns care of Rhode Island State lottery tickets to Clark.
GLC01412.24
September 1, 1778
Powell, Jeremiah, 1714-1789
to Selectmen of Newburyport
Written by Powell as President of the Massachusetts Bay Council, which was the upper house of the legislature when the General Court was in session to the selectmen of Newburyport, a northern coastal town. The president of the council was always the...
GLC01412.25
August 20, 1780
Phillips, Samuel, 1752-1802
to Samuel Phillips Savage
Discusses the amount of saltpeter he has left in the refining house, mill, and other buildings. States that the amount of gun powder he can produce weekly is uncertain because it depends on weather and other circumstances.
GLC01412.26
May 29, 1775
Green, Robert, fl. 1775
to his brother
Cosigned by Mary Green. Says he has been in bad health for the past five weeks. Hopes to get better by the grace of God. Says their sister has a new daughter three months old. References a letter that came from several brothers and sisters. Hopes he...
GLC01412.31
May 28, 1775
Jewett, D., fl. 1775
to his son
A father writes to his son outside of Boston in the early stages of the siege. Relates that he just heard that "our Forces" march to Boston tomorrow. Was disposed to visit him in camp, but sends this letter instead. Sends his kindest regards and says...
GLC01412.58
February 12, 1776
Langdon, Henry Sherburne, 1766-1858
to Woodbury Langdon
Written by the ten-year-old son of Woodbury Langdon. Woodbury was elected to the New Hampshire assembly in 1774-1775, but then spent the next two years in England trying to recover a large sum he invested there. This letter was sent to England. Henry...
GLC01412.59
October 25, 1775
Stanley, Edward H., fl. 1765-1775
to Henry Jelly and Stephen Watson
Recipients inferred from contents of the letter. Countersigned by William Goodwin, Mr. Norris, Henry Jelly, and Stephen Watson. Orders an account of every ship and vessel that has arrived at the port in Dover, England, from North America. Further...
GLC01412.63.03
August 2, 1782
Heath, William, 1737-1814
to Colonel Henry Jackson
The recipient is inferred from contenets of the letter. Informs Col. Jackson that he has just received the New York newspaper with an enclosed letter of intelligence from him. States that he will send the letter and newspaper to the Commander in...
GLC01412.63.04
May 10, 1777
Ridges, R., fl. 1777
to Samuel Purveyance
Requests a portion of shirts purchased by Purveyance for the Continental troops.
GLC01412.64.06
April 1, 1782
Bowen, Jabez, 1739-1815
to Benjamin Stevens
Bowen states that he has received a request from Stevens to supply rations to Rhode Island troops. Stevens is instructed to only answer orders from Bowen or Lieutenant Colonel Olney regarding supplies for troops. Jabez Bowen was Deputy-Governor of...
GLC01412.64.09
January 2, 1781
Acknowledges his reception of the Quarter Master's receipt for Colonel Hazen's regiment. Written from "Garrison West Point."
GLC01412.64.10
May 6, 1782
Taylor, John, fl. 1744-1811
to William Livingston
Written by Colonel Taylor, commander of the 4th Hunterdon militia, to New Jersey Governor Livingston. Tells Livingston that the citizens of Brunswick have mounted a piece of artillery and have procured everything necessary for it. Says a company has...
GLC01412.64.12.01
October 19, 1880
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
to Gen. John Ramsay
Grant expresses the hope that New Jersey will vote for Garfield and Arthur, and keep the Democrats out.
GLC01416
July 18, 1871
Agassiz, Louis, 1807-1873
to William Claflin
Explains that the United States Coast Survey is attempting to "make us acquainted with the bottom of the Ocean, as thoroughly as we already are with the surface of the Earth." Requests a contribution of $20,000 from Massachusetts Governor Claflin to...
GLC01417
April 12, 1862
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to Gov. John Milton
Lee asks the Florida governor if the state could raise troops to defend Pensacola.
GLC01424
April 16, 1864
Hood, John Bell, 1831-1879
to K. Butts
Hood, commanding 2nd Corps of the Army of Tennessee, thanks Butts for a map of Georgia. Envelope addressed to Miss K. Butts of Macon, Georgia.
GLC01425
June 10, 1847
Hamlin, Hannibal, 1809-1891
to Jabez True
Informs True that he will probably not be nominated for county Sheriff. Discusses the political caucus debating nominations. Hamlin and others support True's candidacy, but believe that the "nomination for Shff for our county" will probably go to...
GLC01429
October 9, 1862
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
to Governor John Milton
Writes as President of the Confederate States to the Governor of Florida about enforcing the Conscript Act in the state and encloses a copy of the instructions (not present). Addresses the issue of physically unfit men reporting for duty and directs...
GLC01430.01
November 25, 1861
Garner, George Gibson, 1830-1877
to John Milton
Garner (possibly Gardner), Assistant Adjutant General, writes from Head Quarters of the Department of Alabama and West Florida, near Pensacola. Replies to a letter from Milton, Governor of Florida. Relates that his commanding general, Braxton Bragg...
GLC01430.02
November 7, 1862
Discusses the defense of Florida. Has received Milton's letter requesting aid to Florida. Notes the need to defend Florida, but is unable to send troops. Will, however, send arms and officers. Written primarily in the hand of Davis' private secretary...
GLC01430.03
January 8, 1861
Brown, Joseph Emerson, 1821-1894
to Madison Starke Perry
Georgia Governor Brown writes to Florida Governor Perry about the importance of taking control of Pensacola, Florida. Acknowledges "that it will be regarded as a bold move, but it is better to look danger full in the face, than by inaction to give...
GLC01430.04
December 13, 1861
Blocker, Haley T., 1818-1897
Captain Blocker relates events of the capture of John Futch, Cicero Franklin, and L. S. Spright to Milton, Governor of Florida. States that after hearing that the prisoners were on the Island of St. George, he apprehended them at Porter's Bar...
GLC01430.05.02
April 14, 1867
to Ellen Caskie
Returns photographs that he has signed. Tells her to never hesitate to ask him for more. Thanks her for keeping his name out of the papers and requests that she "... ask the editors of the Despatch & Inquirer to cease quarelling over my name."...
GLC01434
April 7, 1778
to Ebenezer Hancock
Countersigned by Seth Loring, Secretary. Writes to the Deputy Paymaster General of the Forces of the United States of America requesting payment of $200 for Captain Benjamin Wallcott of Colonel Thomas Marshall's Regiment for five months of pay...
GLC01450.005.03
February 8, 1777
States that he is sending the Continental Loan Office certificates by favor of James Betton and William Gregg. The certificates amount to $171,100 in total, with 389 at $400 each, 1 at $500, and 25 at $600. Asks Clarke to number them and dispose of...
GLC01450.008.01
July 31, 1777
Transmits through the Treasury Board the Continental Loan Office certificates. Gives amounts of each and instructions on numbering them. The total of all the certificates comes to $354,000. The Continental Loan Offices administered loans to the...
GLC01450.008.02
November 12, 1777
Govett, William, fl. 1777
Signed as Auditor General. Reports that the Committee on the Treasury has requested Clarke to pay strict attention to making monthly returns to the Treasury Board for monies received from the Continental Loan Office certificates. States that...
GLC01450.008.04
December 29, 1777
Gibson, John, 1729-1782
Signed as Auditor General. Informs Clarke of the Resolutions of Congress of 29 December 1777 and 10 September 1777 instructing how to correctly pay the interest accrued on Continental Loan Office certificates. States that interest on certificates...
GLC01450.008.05
August 28, 1778
Signed John Gibson, Esq., Auditor General. Reports that he has received Clarke's letter of 14 August 1778 with the account of the loan office of Rhode Island. States that the Board of the Treasury expects that Rhode Island will receive payment of...
GLC01450.008.07
August 27, 1779
Nourse, Joseph, 1754-1841
Signed as Assistant Auditor General. Informs Clarke of a resolution of Congress passed 26 August 1779 stating that the Board of Treasury must present to Congress on or before 10 September 1779 an account of the monies received by the Continental...
GLC01450.008.08
June 7, 1782
Marion, Francis, 1732-1795
to William Richardson
Written to Richardson at High Hills of Santee, South Carolina. States he has heard that some troublesome people are plundering the inhabitants of the neighborhood and that they have no ammunition to fight back. Requests Richardson deliver to...
GLC01450.009.01
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