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1812/02/03
Barlow, Joel, 1754-1812
Collection of diplomatic dispatches to James Monroe as Sec. of State [Decimalized .01- .13]
Discusses international relations and Napoleon. Some dispatches manuscript, with some partly printed.
GLC07459.01
1812/03/15
to James Monroe re: organizing military forces
"It seems the Emperor never kept his ministers so hard at work night and day...to organize and push forward the unexampled military force before which Europe now trembles." Labeled "Dispatch no. 9"
GLC07459.02
23 August 1782
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
to John Crane
Informs Crane that the "horses, geers [gears?] and drivers, for the pieces of artillery to be annexed to the light infantry, are to be at the ferry opposite West Point this evening." Explains that the gears are part of an order of 100 sets placed by...
GLC02437.01537
30 December 1783
Young, Joseph, 1733-1814
to Henry Knox
Young, a hospital physician, thanks Knox for orders he recently sent which Young claims saved him from embarrassment. Also thanks Knox "for the Sixty Dollars you sent to supply them with firewood, which was greatly needed ... " Transferred Knox's...
GLC02437.02874
1776/08/25
Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797
to Robert Livingston (1746-1813) re: rations for troops
Walter asks Robert to talk to everyone he knows in Congress in order to halt a contract that would deny Walter the funds necessary to supply rations to troops. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04188
14 February 1790
Winslow, Isaac, 1736-1806
Discusses attending two committees of general court concerning their petition in relation to the [Waldo] patent lands. See GLC02437.04504 and .04500 for related letters. Informs Knox of the proceedings and the outcome. Writes that the petition...
GLC02437.04511
5 February 1793
They have been consulting on the Waldo patent business for the past several days and have brought Mr. Erving and Waldo "to a determination." Says they agreed in helping them dispose of the patent, but they wish to retain the island to accommodate Mr...
GLC02437.05806
20 October 1746
Warren, Peter, 1694-1771
[Report]
Discusses an expedition against the French fort at Crown Point. Warren approves Shirley's recommendation of Samuel Waldo to lead the expedition. Noted as a true copy by William Shirley, who also signs.
GLC02437.08931
15 June 1790
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Isaac Winslow
Informs Winslow that he is sorry for the delay in sending "the deeds respecting the lands in Nottingham [west]." Winslow's recent letter has removed objections Knox had to signing the deeds, so he will forward them by way of Henry Jackson. Outlines...
GLC02437.04626
29 January 1791
Hooper, Stephen, fl. 1791
Writes Knox saying others have advised him to submit his name to President George Washington "for an Office in the Excise." Hopes Knox's knowledge of his character and worthiness will help in the endeavor.
GLC02437.04840
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