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to Catharine Macaulay

Warren describes the resolve of the people to resist "the strides of Wanton power" and fears the results, "an innocent Land Drenched [in] Blood." Believes that surely this destruction and anger can't continue much longer, particularly the blockade...

GLC01800.01

to Catharine Macaulay Graham

Written after news of the beginning of the French Revolution reached America. Assesses the new government's prospects. Remarks, "we are too poor for Monarchy, too wise for Despotism, and too dissipated selfish & extravagant for Republicanism."...

GLC01800.04

To Mercy O. Warren

Compares French and American revolutions; describes American government, America's future, and her expectation that wealth from commerce will inevitably hurt democracy and rob the people.

GLC01800.05

To: Mr. Richard Cranch.

Adam's request for legal advice from brother-in-law, Richard Cranch, regarding a case and Cranch was handling for him, and the defendant's ("Lombard") countersuit.

GLC01801

Letters to Senator John Sherman concerning the execution of a bust of Sherman and his desire to also sculpt General William T. Sherman [Decimalized .01-.04]

Also written in Concord and Florence. Dated May 12, 1886 - April 23, 1887.

GLC01802

to Mathew Carey

Encloses (not present) a joint resolution of the Agricultural & Manufacturing Society indicating the course the Society wishes Congress to follow. Addressed at bottom of second page to Carey as the President of the Society for the Encouragement of...

GLC01803

to Mrs. Gen. Bailey re: retirement and decision to re-enter politics as Gov.

Houston apologizes for not responding to her letter, since he was delayed by public duties. Houston re-entered public service as governor of Texas to keep the state in the Union but ultimately failed.

GLC01804

to Jonathan Harvey

Thanks Harvey for providing the address of Abner Greenleaf. The letter is in reference to preparations for Jackson's 1828 Presidential campaign.

GLC01805

to Thomas O. Moore

Stresses the need to gather as many troops as quickly as possible. The Union is threatening New Orleans, and Lovell realizes more troops will be needed to defend the city, so urges Moore to bring troops from other General's brigades to defend the...

GLC01806

The Case of General Gratiot

Summarizes all the details of the case of the War of 1812 hero, General Charles Gratiot, from Gratiot's 1838 dismissal order through various appeals during the John Tyler administration. This brief was possibly prepared by a clerk for Fillmore's...

GLC01807