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to Earl Van Dorn

Beauregard, Confederate Commander of the Military District of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida, writes to Van Dorn, Confederate Commander of the District of the Mississippi, Department #2. He states that "the fate of Missouri necessarily depends...

GLC00296

Signers of the Constitution: collection of documents [decimalized .01-.05]

GLC00297

to John Hall

Reports no news from Europe or General Nathanael Greene. Hopes that the Comte de Grasse comes to Chesapeake Bay to support the Americans against Lord Cornwallis, which he did later that month. Also notes that "Vermont is to be admitted into the Union...

GLC00297.01

to Robert Morris

Gouverneur Morris was writing to Robert Morris introducing Pierre Huger who wished to establish himself in America. Written as U.S. minister to France.

GLC00297.03

to Governor Sevier

William Blount writes to Governor Sevier introducing Colonel Benjamin Lowell who wanted to emigrate to Tennessee to join the rest of his family.

GLC00297.04

to Mr Skipworth, Paris

Introducing King's brother. King's brother wanted to visit Paris before returning to America.

GLC00297.05

to John Sullivan

Massachusetts Governor Hancock requests permission of New Hampshire Governor Sullivan to send troops in pursuit of rebels involved in Shays's rebellion through his state.

GLC00300

to John Currier

Written by Merrill, a Colonel of militia, sending an account of the American militia's opposition to British troops at Lexington and Concord to Captain Currier. He mentions that Gage marched last evening out of Boston "Destroying our men and interest...

GLC00303

[Petition and summons for Harrison C. Goodell adversus David A. Powell]

Goodell sued Powell for the remainder of a bill for a steam engine Powell bought for use in a sawmill. Lincoln represents Powell, who claims that the boiler required repairs and other hardware was missing, which cost more than the $75 dollar balance...

GLC00304

to Ralph Izard

Promissory note certifying that he will pay to Mr. John Reedle, a tailor, 37 pounds, 10 shillings in Pennsylvania currency on the first of March 1783. Signed on reverse by John C. Reedle certifying he received the money on 3 March 1783. Signed...

GLC00305

to unknown

James Monroe discusses his diplomatic mission to France during the winter of 1796-1797. He requests a copy of the proceedings of the Hartford Convention, which took place during the winter of 1814-1815.

GLC00306

Collection record [decimalized]

GLC00307

to John Hancock

Thomas Mifflin informs Hancock that he has appointed "Francis Huger of Charleston South Carolina Deputy Quarter Master General for that State." He asks for a commission for Huger.

GLC00307.01

to Robert Townsend Howe

This is actually three letters on one sheet of paper. Lee, a Revolutionary War General from Virginia, was writing about an advertisement for land, which he appears to have an interest in, placed by Robert Howe. The other two letters are each a page...

GLC00307.03

[Importation certificate for the port of Marblehead, Massachusetts]

Partially printed document signed as collector and countersigned by J. Prentiss as Collector. Numbered 14976. Certifies that Thomas Meek imported one cask of wine.

GLC00307.04

to M. M. Hays

Glover, noted leader of the 14th Continental Regiment during the Revolutionary War, discusses a shipment of oil with Hays, a lawyer. He mentions Mr. Stilman, Mr. Secur, and the price of oil.

GLC00307.05

[Receipt of John Philip De Haas]

Receipt for one doubloon.

GLC00307.06

[Check for 139 dollars]

Check written by Putnam, a Revolutionary War general and founder of a colony in Ohio. He began the colony in Adelphia, Ohio, which later became Marietta, Ohio. He moved to the Ohio country in 1788 as the Superintendent of the Ohio Company. This 139...

GLC00307.07

[Signed receipt from William Livingston to Elias Dayton]

Receipt written by Livingston, the future Governor of New Jersey. Countersigned by Dayton as a merchant in New Jersey and future general in Revolutionary War. Dayton was to join the Committee of Safety in New Jersey in December 1774 and Livingston...

GLC00307.08

Letters and documents of naval commanders in Revolution & 1812 [Decimalized .01-.10]

GLC00308

to Robert Smith

Edward Preble offers Smith condolence for death of his wife. Smith was then secretary of the Navy. Treble had been a naval commander in the Tripolitan War and, at the time this letter was written, an adviser to Smith.

GLC00308.01

to Walter Dun

Jones, former Secretary of the Navy and Treasury, requests that Walter Dun, Union County Ohio land surveyor, consider hiring Israel L. Clarke. Clarke, son of Philadelphia Naval Officer Samuel Clarke, attempts to gain employment as a deputy land...

GLC00308.02

to John Brown

Captain Simpson transmits his account (not included), settled with the Navy Board, to Brown, Secretary of the Marine. He requests that Brown obtain his payment (possibly from the United States Congress) during his upcoming visit to Philadelphia...

GLC00308.03

to Henry M. Morfit

James Barron discusses the difficulties of securing a loan, which he was inquiring about in Philadelphia on Morfit's behalf. Barron was a commodore in U.S. Navy.

GLC00308.04

to unknown

Stoddert, Secretary of the Navy, discusses possibly his will with an unidentified recipient. States "Gordon is so great a Liar, that I conclude merely because he says otherwise, that the [will?] is in good condition." Docket on verso states "Ben...

GLC00308.06

[Reciepts related to bonds]

Account entry 816, possibly clipped from a larger account book. Commodore Dale discusses the balance of his bond by the brig Pomona. Mentions a purchase of sugar 22 November 1793 aboard the ship Columbia. Verso contains partial receipt 820 for...

GLC00308.07

[Bank note issued to James Stewart for thirty six dollars]

Drawn against the Bank of the United States. With puncture cancellation. Signed "Stephen Decatur Jnr."

GLC00308.08

[Receipt for cargo of the sloop Hannah]

Signed by Williams as Naval Officer of Baltimore. Signed by Samuel Oakford, master of the sloop. Lists all cargo on the Hannah, including olives, raisins, wine, apples, tea, and beer, among other items. Lists the names of persons to whom the items...

GLC00308.09

to Charles Stewart

Serving as President of the Board of Navy Commissioners, Chauncey informs Commander Stewart of the Philadelphia Navy Yard that an Act of Congress appropriated $300,000 from a Gradual Improvement fund for the expense of building and equipping sea...

GLC00308.10

to Francis Childs

Webster, book writer and editor of the New York Federalist newspaper "The Commercial Advertiser," writes to Childs, a New York publisher and friend, in London. He asks Childs to place an order for type with Caslon's foundry, perhaps for his newspaper...

GLC00312

Official reports of battles

Published by order of the Confederate Congress by the Enquirer Book and Job Press. Consists of documents, letters, battle reports, and statistics from Confederate officers (as well as some captured Union documents and letters) during the battles of...

GLC00313

Charters of the British Colonies

Howes C310. Reprints the charters of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Georgia. (Useful for Constitutions collection.) Collation: pi2 A-S4 ($2 signed).

GLC00314

to Henry Knox

This letter uses oblique language (apparently chosen to avoid its detection by Newburgh conspirators) to call for a meeting of Generals Henry Knox and Jedediah Huntington: "I should be glad to see you & General Huntington at Dinner but be here...

GLC00390

[Lincoln endorsement on Rosecrans telegram]

Lincoln autograph endorsement signed to Union General George B. McClellan, 10 August 1861, on verso of Union General William S. Rosecrans telegram [clerical copy for recipient] (Clarksburg, Virginia) to Abraham Lincoln, 10 August 1861. Written on...

GLC00409

to Edward Bates

Writing to Attorney General Bates, Lincoln recommends Philip Fraser, a unionist lawyer in Jacksonville, Florida be appointed District Judge for the Eastern District of Florida. Fraser comes recommended by Senator David Wilmot and House Speaker...

GLC00411

Journal of Major George Washington and map [decimalized .01-.02]

GLC00419

Journal of Major George Washington, sent by the Hon. Robert Dinwiddie

First English Edition, with rare folding map (housed separately as .02) of what became the Eastern United States to Mississippi River. Howes W134, Sabin 101710, Church 999, Streeter Sale 1713. Initially published in Williamsburg.

GLC00419.01

Map of the western parts of the colony of Virginia, as far as the Mississip[p]i

Rare folding map of Eastern part of what is today the United States to the Mississippi River. With orange color supplied on the borders of Virginia. Shows Washington's route from Williamsburg to French Fort. Removed from book due to condition 1997.

GLC00419.02

An Eulogy on the life of General George Washington....

Signed on half title by Paine (?). Evans 38178

GLC00420

Report on the United States and Mexican boundary survey made under the direction of the Secretary of the Interior

Report commissioned by Robert McClelland, Secretary of Interior; survey conducted by Emory. Includes detailed information on the boundary region between the United States and Mexico. Includes data, illustrations, and plates of the region's...

GLC00423

to Benjamin Rush

Addressed to "My dear Phylosopher [sic] and Friend," this letter discusses George Washington, France and scientific societies. Adams dwells ironically at great length upon those "talents" which brought about Washington's "elevation above his Fellows...

GLC00424

[Printed draft call for troops from Maine]

Draft calling for 2,360 troops from the 3rd district of Maine. Printed with state and number of troops added in writing.

GLC00425

Authority to affix the seal to commutation of the death sentence of John W. Parrot.

GLC00428

to Elias Root

Writes about the whereabouts of a captain. Discusses the situation in Washington and remarks, "At present there seems to be but little chance for the Radical democracy ... certain it is, they can't be worse than they have been." The letter is written...

GLC00431.01

to Julia Patten

Mentions her search for a house. Informs that he is leaving for a trip south to Charleston or Savannah and that on his way home he will visit her and Mr. Patten. Expresses doubt as to whether or not his wife will accompany him. Addressed from the...

GLC00431.03

to Elias Root

Writes confidentially that General Campbell will not be reappointed as Superintendent of Canal Affairs and that a Republican will take his place. Mentions that he is "living on hope here - The Senate has killed the Army bill, one of the...

GLC00431.05

to R. H. Pomeroy

Spinner, United States Treasurer, discusses financial matters with Pomeroy, a lawyer from Mohawk, New York. Discusses troops from New York who were stationed in Virginia. Declares "If the officers were only worthy of the men they command, what a mark...

GLC00431.07

to Henry M. Hubbard

Informs that he has complied with Hubbard's unspecified request. Addressed from the Treasury of the United States to Hubbard in Windsor, Vermont.

GLC00431.08

to Henry M. Hubbard

In the letter, informs that Mr. New has not arrived yet and is not expected until the 25th. Remarks that the last time Mr. New was here, he declined to write his name in an album. Addressed from the Treasury of the United States to Hubbard in...

GLC00431.09

to Julia Patten

Replies that he is aware that Mr. Dwight had borrowed money from her husband but cannot remember the amount of the loan. Note at top of page says Spinner wrote Dwight on November 9, 1888. Addressed to Patten in Washington, D. C. Later notes in pencil...

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