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13 December 1859
Ericsson, John, 1803-1889
to unknown
Requests that recipient inform him if he has written to Mr. Morris to demand the engines with the late improvements. Also asks if recipient has sent them his letter.
GLC02287
1781/06/16
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Elbridge Gerry re: neutrality, French alliance, and his anti-British feelings
Written as U.S. Minister to the Netherlands. The first part recommends the bearer, Mr. Le Roy, desirous of commercial connections in America. Adams deprecates the idea of armed neutrality and concludes: "you must not entertain the most distant Idea...
GLC02292
1785/07/06
to Elbridge Gerry re: frustrations and doubts on British commercial treaty
Written as U.S. Minister to Great Britain after formally presenting his credentials to George III. Enclosing letters (not included) "sent to Mr. Jay in Cypher." America had been flooded with British imports after the Revolution, but Congress was...
GLC02293
23 October 1815
to William Stephens Smith
Thanks him for his letter, which included a letter from William Cobbett to Niles. He loves clergymen "because they are often sociable and sensible men," but "the priesthood seems to have something militant and belligerent in its nature." Remarks...
GLC02295
30 September 1791
Chase, Samuel, 1741-1811
to John E. Howard
Writes to the governor of Maryland to formally accept the appointment of chief judge of the Supreme Court. States he will come to Annapolis on Monday.
GLC02296
28 August 1864
Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888
to Wesley Meritt
Union General Sheridan, Commander of the Middle Military Division and Army of the Shenendoah, writes to Merritt, Commander of the 1st Division Cavalry Corps. States that General William Woods Averell informed him through a scout that Martinsburg...
GLC02297.01
6 April 1860
Meade, George Gordon, 1815-1872
to Messrs. Bond & Lear
Meade signs as Captain of Topographical Engineers. Discussing telescopes, writes: "I...am aware that in increasing the field, other things remaining the same, we lose power. I have no doubt the glass you are now having made will be satisfactory in...
GLC02297.02
February 28, 1865
Warren, Gouverner K., 1830-1882
to Hollen Richardson
Marked confidential. Writes to Colonel Richardson as Major General. Warren, with General George Meade's agreement, feels that the drilling required to undertake a secret plan suggested by Richardson will arouse the suspicion of the enemy. On...
GLC02297.03
18 February 1865
Richardson, Hollon, 1835-1916
to Gouverneur K. Warren
Contains two letters, both copied by James Preston. Page one contains a copy of a letter from Richardson to General Warren dated 18 February 1865. Original created near Petersburg, Virginia. Discusses attacking Petersburg: "I am satisfied in my...
GLC02297.04
22 December 1863
Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893
to Charles A. Heckman
Secretarial letter written and signed for Butler by R. C. Davis. Writes to Brigadier General Heckman, commanding forces at Newport News, Virginia. Encloses orders for Captain Belger's Rhode Island battery to report to Point Lookout, Maryland for...
GLC02297.05
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