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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
Hillegas, Michael, 1729-1804
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
March 14, 1780
Lovell, James, 1737-1814
to George Wiat
Docket indicates that this letter is a copy. Author inferred from content and because the collection is described as letters to or from Lovell, a Continental Congressman from Massachusetts. Regrets he could not write sooner. Indicates that the...
GLC01450.020.04
April 6, 1780
to Isaac Foster
Marked as a copy. Author inferred from content and because the collection is described as letters to or from Lovell, a Continental Congressman from Massachusetts. Writes that he received Foster's letter. Discusses a request made for more money to...
GLC01450.020.05
June 28, 1780
Shelden, Jeremiah, fl. 1780-1781
to Samuel Holten
Thanks Holten for everything he has done for him and states he will always esteem him as a friend, father, and benefactor. He regrets he did not become a master of his field of learning but knows that with Holten's assistance he will distinguish...
GLC01450.020.06
October 17, 1780
States he received his letter yesterday. Mentions he is sorry to hear about the poor health of someone named Sheldon (possibly Jeremiah Shelden). Mentions that Mr. Partridge lent him a scale of depreciation but that he cannot say if it is as...
GLC01450.020.07
December 5, 1780
Recipient inferred from content (also, handwriting on the docket matches that on other letters). Signed with initials. States that he received his letter. Remarks that he will not send him all the bad news that has come to him since the recipient...
GLC01450.020.08
January 16, 1781
Signed with initials. States that we have had no word from the eastern side of the Hudson River. Encloses a paper for Mr. Jay (possibly John Jay) and asks that he send it to the Navy Board. Remarks that he is mortified to find out from Mr. Laurens...
GLC01450.020.09
January 23, 1781
Discusses the dire economic state of the colonies, inflation, and the depreciation rate of currency. States that according to John Adams, the British will continue the war. Mentions that Maryland has limited the time beyond which the old money will...
GLC01450.020.10
March 23, 1781
States he had hoped he could give an account of British General Charles Cornwallis, but they must wait before judging whether or not he will fail in his retreat. Remarks that Benedict Arnold is still safe. He will write again next Thursday and...
GLC01450.020.12
March 27, 1781
Recipient is inferred from content and from other items in the 1450.020 collection. The handwriting on the docket matches the others addressed to Holton. States he has received letters from Holten letter and James Carmichael, but not from John Jay...
GLC01450.020.13
1776/01/07
Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804
to unknown
Schuyler writes that he is outraged by the scandalous conduct of their soldiers in Canada, which may result in their loss of that territory. He also expresses frustration with Congress, which has ignored his calls to address this issue. With...
GLC03107.04186
circa 1855-1870
Lanman, Charles, 1795-1870
Note explains letter in GLC05503.01. Writes that he corresponded with Thomas Sully in 1853 in regard to a portrait of his wife. States that Sully gave him prices: head $80, bust $100, kit kat $200, half length $600. Mentions that in 1855 he...
GLC05503.02
[n.d.]
Morris Family
List of names with numeric notations written after each. [with Charles Morris' papers]
GLC06451.013
27 January 1747
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 946 (January 27, 1747)]
Inscribed with "William Sandwith His paper" and "London." Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of...
GLC06670.087
3 February 1747
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 947 (February 3, 1747)]
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 1, 3, and 4. Massachusetts Bay governor William Shirley's speech to the general assembly of that province regarding acts of hostility...
GLC06670.088
10 February 1747
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 948 (February 10, 1747)]
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships....
GLC06670.089
24 February 1747
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 950 (February 24, 1747)]
Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves, and departing ships.
GLC06670.090
3 March 1747
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 951 (March 3, 1747)]
Signed by Mary Sandwith. Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of residents, the return of runaway slaves...
GLC06670.091
10 March 1747
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 952 (March 10, 1747)]
Inscribed with "Sandwith" on page one and "Mary" on page four. Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved for announcing the indentured servitude of...
GLC06670.092
16 March 1747
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 953 (March 16, 1747)]
Signed by A. Petes. Includes international news from various overseas newspapers. Discusses a skirmish between American troops and French Canadians on Île-Saint-Jean. Domestic news and classified ads inhabit pages 2 through 4. Section reserved...
GLC06670.093
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