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1868/02/22
Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
to George Edmunds re: possession of War Dept. & threats of assault, impeachment
1 black and white bust engraving of Stanton included.
GLC02854
1903/02/25
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Document re: expenses for democratic government for Cherokee
Co-signed by Thomas Mitchell Buffington (principal Cherokee Indian Chief), J.T. Parks, and J.W. Zevely. Accompanied by a copy of the Act passed by the Cherokee National Council.
GLC02855
1840/08/14
Ross, John, 1790-1866
to President Martin Van Buren.
Ross had helped lead the Eastern Cherokee Indians west of the Mississippi in the forced removal. Co-signed by W. Shorey Coodey, John Loony (with an "X"), Archibald Campbell (with an "X") and Elijiah Hicks.
GLC02856
22 July 1791
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Henry Knox
Seeks an evaluation of Joseph Habersham, in order to find an appropriate federal appointment for him. Washington also asks advice on the law abilities of John Houstoun, for a possible appointment to Associate Judge for the Supreme Court. Marked...
GLC02857
7 September 1795
to Thomas Paine
President Washington thanks "Thos Paine - of Boston" (not the famous author of "Common Sense," who was in Paris until 1802) for a poem inscribed to him.
GLC02858
10 October 1821
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
to John C. Calhoun
Written by President Monroe to Calhoun as Secretary of War. Declares that the measures Calhoun have taken in regard to the Seminole Indians have been proper. Says that "Unprincipled settlers" should be driven away, and that "It was correct also to...
GLC02859
1809/03/19
Davis, George Barber, fl. 1803-1811
to Ahmet Bashaw Caramanli re: preparation for Ahmet's departure to Derna
Davis introduces Hadge Hamet Massen, who is preparing Sidi Ahmet's trip to Derna, and bringing "the arms, cloathing [sic] &ca which your Excellency desired." Scribal copy bound together with GLC 2794.118, .120-.124, .128-.133, .135-.145 and .147-...
GLC02794.135
to John Payne re: Sidi Ahmet's departure for Derna
"[I]t has been conjectured that the unwillingness manifested by the female part of Sidi Ahmet's family to the proposed visit of their Son [to Jusuf Bashaw Caramanli in Tripoli] still prevails." Davis calls on Payne to help expedite Sidi Ahmet's...
GLC02794.136
1809/03/17
Caramanli, Ahmet, fl. 1808-1809
to George Davis.
Sidi Ahmet thanks Davis for his aid "for which myself, family and nation, must ever [inserted: feel &] pay you the homage of our eternal thanks." He also "conceived that more strongly to cement the good understanding you have brought about between...
GLC02794.137
1809/03/18
Payne, John, fl. 1727-1732
to George Davis re: Sidi Ahmet's son's visit to Tripoli, his relations with U.S.
Payne informs Davis of Sidi Ahmet's gratitude for his brother, Jusuf Bashaw Caramanli's generosity. Also reports that he made clear to Sidi Ahmet that if he lost power in Derna, "the United States would not consider themselves bound in justice to...
GLC02794.138
1809/04/05
to Ahmet Bashaw Caramanli re: success of Sidi Ahmet's son's visit to Tripoli
"Sidi Amwrath [Sidi Ahmet's son] has been received with the most flattering distinction; his prudent deportment has ensured him the friendship and esteem of his uncle, and his visit cannot fail to strengthen the ties of confidence which I trust will...
GLC02794.139
to John Payne.
Davis congratulates Payne on his successful arrangement of Sidi Ahmet's son's voyage to Tripoli: "[h]is Excellency has charged me to offer you his highest acknowledgments on the eventful result of your mission to Malta." (Letter #23 in bound volume...
GLC02794.140
1809/04/01
to George Davis re: preparations for Sidi Ahmet's travel to Derna
Payne mentions good will between the ex- and current- Bashaws. Also comments that "it appears only necessary of Sidi Amwrath [Sidi Ahmet's son] to rejoin [his family] in order to [expedite] their embarcation." Scribal copy bound together with GLC...
GLC02794.141
1809/05/23
Hamed, Sidi, fl. 1809
Circular letter to foreign consuls in Tripoli [in Italian]
[Introducing new Tripolitan government minister ?] Scribal copy bound together with GLC 2794.118, .120-.124, .128-.133, .135-.145 and .147-.151. (Letter #27 in bound volume.)
GLC02794.144
1809/05/24
to Sidi Hamed.
Congratulations on new Tripolitan minister [in Italian], response to GLC 2794.150. (Letter #28 in bound volume.)
GLC02794.145
1808/03/29
Statement on behalf of Consuls to Algiers re: securing the safety of the Consuls
"Whereas, in the treaties between the Dey and Regency of Algiers, and our respective Governments, there exists an Article, which declares that personal security shall be given to the Consul and his family;--and as this Article has been lately...
GLC02794.151
1809/08/19
Bernardo de Hacerda, Jose, fl. 1806-1810
to Tobias Lear re: [immorality of the Algerian government ?] [in French]
Docketed on verso.
GLC02794.152
1809/10/02
Circillo, Marquis di, fl. 1809
to George Davis re: kidnapping of two Sicilian children
Marked "Copy" on first page. "[C]oncerning the two Sicilian children and the other Sicilian captives liberated thro' your intercession . . . I have the honor to transmit to you Sir, the warmest acknowledgments from His Sicilian Majesty . . . ."...
GLC02794.153
1809/11/01
to Jussuph Bashaw Caramanli re: beating of an American government officer
Marked "Copy" on first page. Davis writes regarding "the injuries and indignities . . . [suffered when] the American Broker was assaulted and beaten, without provocation, by a subject of his Regency." Davis demands reparations. GLC 2794.126 also...
GLC02794.154
1809/11/15
to The Marquis di Circillo re: thanks for his letter (GLC 2794.153)
Marked "Copy" on first page. "I pray to your Lordship to express to His Majesty my grateful Sensibility for the condescension with which he has been graciously pleased to notice my conduct" in helping to return two kidnapped Sicilian children....
GLC02794.155
1809/11/25
to Tobias Lear re: circumstances of his service as Consul in Tripoli
Marked "Triplicate" on first page. Davis mentions that he has been an advocate for Ahmet Bashaw Caramanli: "[i]n so doing I have rather followed the Spirit than the letter of my instructions . . . ." Mentions family troubles and his wife's...
GLC02794.156
1809/??/03
Sua Altezza, Seritta Jordim di, fl. 1809
to George Davis re: [?] [in Italian]
Marked "Copia" on first page. Notation on verso: "2."
GLC02794.157
1810
Extracts from Davis' journal of activities as American Consul in Tripoli
Same entries as GLC 2794.159, but written in different format. Contains shipping records, as well as the arbitrated resolution of a "difference of opinion between the English Consuls and [Davis] as to the amount of freight, of the Vessel which was...
GLC02794.158
Same entries as GLC 2794.158, written in different format. For extract see GLC 2794.158. Journal entries spanning 17 February to 19 March 1810.
GLC02794.159
1810/01/06
to Tobias Lear re: [?] [in French]
Docketed on address leaf.
GLC02794.160
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