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July 5, 1787
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
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
April 19, 1775
Merrill, Isaac, 1708-1787
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. Mentions that Gage marched last evening out of Boston "Destroying our men and interest."...
GLC00303
circa 1841
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
[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
25 October 1782
Middleton, Arthur, 1742-1787
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
September 16, 1824
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
to unknown
Discusses his diplomatic mission to France during the winter of 1796-1797. Request a copy of the proceedings of the Hartford Convention, which took place during the winter of 1814-1815.
GLC00306
1774-1804
Collection record [decimalized]
GLC00307
September 27, 1777
Mifflin, Thomas, 1744-1800
to John Hancock
Informs Hancock that he has appointed "Francis Huger of Charleston South Carolina Deputy Quarter Master General for that State." department. Asks for a commission for Huger.
GLC00307.01
October 29, 1789
Lee, Henry, 1756-1818
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
25 June 1804
Lincoln, Benjamin, 1733-1810
[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
May 15, 1786
Glover, John, 1732-1797
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. Mentions Mr. Stilman, Mr. Secur, and the price of oil.
GLC00307.05
circa 1770
De Haas, John Philip, fl. 1735-1786
[Receipt of John Philip De Haas]
Receipt for one doubloon.
GLC00307.06
15 August 1807
Putnam, Rufus, 1738-1824
[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
April 8, 1775
Livingston, William, 1723-1790
[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
1782-1822
Various
Letters and documents of naval commanders in Revolution & 1812 [Decimalized .01-.10]
GLC00308
March 5, 1806
Preble, Edward, 1761-1807
to Robert Smith
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
March 22, 1820
Jones, William, 1760-1831
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
January 16, 1782
Simpson, Thomas, fl. 1778-1782
to John Brown
Captain Simpson transmits his account (not included), settled with the Navy Board, to Brown, Secretary of the Marine. Requests that Brown obtain his payment (possibly from the United States Congress) during his upcoming visit to Philadelphia...
GLC00308.03
May 21, 1822
Barron, James, 1769-1851
to Henry M. Morfit
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
August 14, 1799
Stoddert, Benjamin, 1751-1813
Stoddert, Secretary of the Navy, discusses 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 Stoddert...
GLC00308.06
17 September 1794
Dale, Richard, 1756-1826
[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
14 May 1800
Decatur, Stephen, 1752-1808
[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
December 27, 1787
Williams, Otho Holland, 1749-1794
[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
June 29, 1839
Chauncey, Isaac, 1772-1840
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
March 2, 1797
Webster, Noah, 1758-1843
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. Asks Childs to place an order for type with Caslon's foundry, perhaps for his newspaper...
GLC00312
1862
Confederate States of America. War Dept.
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
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