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03 January 1776
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
Commission of Thomas W. Forster, Capt. in Artillery Regt. commanded by Knox
Printed sheet countersigned by Charles Thomson.
GLC03242
13 January 1817
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to Samuel Carswell
Asks Carswell to extend a line of credit to John H. Eaton on Jackson's behalf. Eaton was travelling to Philadelphia in order to publish his Life of Jackson.
GLC03243.01
19 June 1856
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
to William Sipes re: regrets that Sipes has written his biography
Buchanan also politely declines to read Sipes' manuscript. He claims that the materials for a biography would have to come from himself in order to be accurate. Also, "an eminent literary friend offered to write my Biography & I gratefully accepted...
GLC03243.02
12 April 1862
Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall", 1824-1863
to Richard Ewell
Discusses plans for his upcoming Valley Campaign, specifically escape plans. Also discusses the potential size of opposing forces and information from a deserted.
GLC03246
17 August 1811
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to Benjamin Rush re: thanks for lectures on medicine, mathematics; health, etc.
Signed twice on address leaf with Free frank written in another hand. Ford, Jefferson's Works, 11:211-13 and Butterfield, Rush Letters, 2:1073-76, 1098-1100. Written in Poplar Forest.
GLC03248
07 December 1860
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to Earl Van Dorn
Lee adds a seemingly throw-away comment taking notice that the Secretary of War has appropriated more funds to the Western forts "I hope we shall be Comfortable while in the Union"
GLC03249
10 November 1863
to Jefferson Davis
A detailed letter reporting the activities, maneuvers and current positions of the troops under his command. Lee concludes: "The army now occupies about the same positions as before the recent advance."Written at the Head Quarters of the Army of...
GLC03250
21 May 1782
Livingston, Robert L., 1746-1813
to Richard Harrison
Livingston, writing as Secretary of Foreign Affairs, discusses the capture and parole of Henry Brockholst Livingston and the general lack of faith of the populace in Britain's professed good will, as communicated by Sir Guy Carleton.
GLC03253
25 July 1776
McIntosh, Lachlan, 1725-1806
to Charles Lee
Also addressed to Lieutenant Seixas (possibly Abraham Mendez Seixas). Colonel McIntosh, commander of American forces in Georgia, replies to a letter from General Lee, Southern Department Commander. Mentions Colonel Samuel Elbert, also active in...
GLC03255
3 June 1781
Mason, George, 1725-1792
to George Mason Jr.
Discusses George Jr.'s brothers' roles in the war. Says the Americans under Nathaniel Greene are fighting bravely, but are overmatched by the British, who seem intent on taking Virginia. Cornwallis and his men have just arrived in Virginia to...
GLC03256
17 June 1781
Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
to John Jay
Writes to Jay, then Minister to Spain, about Jays appointment as one of five commissioners to negotiate peace during the American Revolution (which eventually resulted in the Treaty of Paris). Gives advice on how to deal with Spain, asking him to...
GLC03257
22 May 1810
Revere, Paul, 1735-1818
to John Revere
Revere writes to his son that the non-intercourse policy against Great Britain has ended, creating more opportunities to write. Also mentions a debilitating infirmity and provides family news. The second and third pages contain a letter dated July...
GLC03258
27 April 1865
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
to Joseph E. Johnston
Written one day after General Johnston's surrender to Major General Sherman. Sherman's letter concerns repatriation of Confederate troops, providing supplies to Confederate troops, and Sherman's hope that the wounds of war can be healed. Informs of...
GLC03260
1966-1970
Streeter, Thomas W. (Thomas Winthrop), 1883-1965
The Celebrated Collection of Americana formed by the late Thomas Winthrop Streeter
GLC03261
18 November 1835
Stanley, Edward H., fl. 1765-1775
Appointment of Daniel D. Wynant as Captain in Republic of Texas Regiment
Signed on behalf of the Executive Committee.
GLC03263
28 September 1796
Webster, Noah, 1758-1843
to Messrs. Hudson & Goodwin
Writing to his publishers, Webster acknowledges their letter that told him that 500 grammars had been shipped. He wants 4,000 copies of his spelling book that he can sell in Philadelphia and would like them to print 10,000 more copies for spring...
GLC03268
09 October 1787
to Comte de Moustier re: inability to see him before departure
Written as American Minister to France, to Moustier as French minister to the US. Also mentions relations between France and America, and Britain and America. Published: Boyd, Papers of TJ, 12:224-25.
GLC03270
17 May 1788
to Comte de Moustier re: etiquette, new US Constitution, the Estates General
Written as American Minister to France, to Moustier, the French Minister to the U.S. Slight ink bleedthrough. Published in: Boyd, Papers of TJ, 13: 173-76.
GLC03271
09 August 1788
to Comte de Moustier re: political changes in France & calling of the Estates
Written as American Minister to France, to Moustier, the French Minister to the U.S. Published in: Boyd, Papers of TJ, 13: 491-92.
GLC03272
1784/10/14
Livingston, Robert III, 1708-1790
Account of sundry merchandise purchased from Jacob LeRoy & Sons
GLC03107.03560
1784/10/15
Coles, John B., fl. 1784
Account of Robert Livingston, Jr.
Robert, Jr. purchased pad locks and mouse traps.
GLC03107.03561
1784/11/02
Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: preparing to ship goods to Robert, Jr.
Docketed on verso.
GLC03107.03562
1784/11/06
Livingston, John, 1714-1786
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: gratitude for continued favors and counsel
John writes that his financial situation is still a mess, and that he will have to sell his land in the Spring. He notes, however, that he is grateful to Robert, Jr. for his continued assistance and patient advice. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.03563
1784/01/03
Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: nomination for Commissioner of the Treasury
Walter states that while he was in Philadelphia he was nominated for a Commissioner of the Treasury. If he should be chosen for this position, he would have to give a security deposit, and asks his father if he would agree to be his security. He...
GLC03107.03564
1784/11/11
Robins, David, fl. 1784-1786
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: a swindler at the iron works
Robins states that he is doing a fine job looking after the iron works, but notes that a Mr. Dougherty has been cheating them by taking more coal than he is allowed, and also claiming wages for more days than he actually worked. Docketed on address...
GLC03107.03565
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