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February 11, 1782
Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803
to James Madison re: news of the British at Charleston, S.C.
News of the British at Charleston, S.C.
GLC00099.082
18 June 1776
Paca, William, 1740-1799
to Daniel of St. Thomas Jenifer
States that Mr. Aspden, a merchant in Philadelphia, is now in Annapolis and is soliciting passage home with the British Governor of Maryland, Robert Eden. Asks that the Council of Safety promote his passage if possible. Postscript remarks upon his...
GLC05982
11 June 1781
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806
to William Whipple
Discusses the state of financial affairs and the need for a national bank to stop depreciation of the currency and reduced powers of the government. Writes that he "must apply or support to Gentlemen of your Character and Zeal for the service of...
GLC05898
8 November 1786
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
[Attesting the deceased Jonathan Horton served in the army]
Attests that doctor Jonathan Horton served in as a surgeon in the military, even though his name does not appear in hospital books or on rolls. States that his widow is therefore entitled to his pension, since he died of a "putrid fever while...
GLC06199
1822/08/18
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834
to Sir Charles Morgan re: current political revolutions in Europe
GLC07660
22 August 1783
to William Heath
Written and signed in a secretarial hand for General Knox by his aide-de-camp Major Samuel Shaw. References Heath's letter of 7 August. Says with respect to John Shaw he can only extend his furlough as only the commander in chief can offer a...
GLC02437.02405
26 September 1792
Freeman, Constant, 1757-1824
to Henry Knox
Informs Knox that since Colonel Robert Troup was unable to make the trip to Albany, he made plans to go himself but has been delayed due to Judge [John] Jay's recent illness. Notes Judge Jay was in route to Virginia when he became ill and had to...
GLC02437.05629
21 November 1792
Flint, Royal, 1754-1797
Mentions the eastern lands and states that he assumes William Duer has written him about the negotiations. Is sorry Knox's agreement with Mr. Green did not go through yet. Believes that Congress should enact a bankruptcy law and attempts to persuade...
GLC02437.05709
24 March 1793
to Royal Flint
References receiving three letters from Flint, two since he was confined. Says the promised acres that were Flint's payment for his help in the purchase of the 2 million acres has been secured in the agreements and covenants with William Bingham....
GLC02437.05858
23 September 1781
Gaskins, Thomas, 1747-?
to George Weedon
Informs Weedon that there is a ship with 20 soldiers and artillery stores caught on a shoal in the Wicomico River. Discusses how to get the stores off the ship and suggests he may want to "continue this" with Genl Washington. The Continental Army...
GLC02437.01189
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