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12 May 1869
New-York tribune. [Vol. 29, no. 8765 (May 12, 1869)]
Covering the Grant Administration's response to the Cuban insurrection.
GLC08430.08
May 7, 1818
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to John M. Davis
A clerical copy of Jackson's letter to Davis in which he deals with the aftermath of the Chehaw Affair. He orders Davis to send a "talk to Kinnard with instructions to explain the substance to the Chehaw Warriors." Also orders him to arrest Obediah...
GLC00782.11.05
January 24, 1801
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to George Churchman and Jacob Lindley
Letter written by Adams in the last months of his presidency to the Quaker abolitionists Churchman and Lindley. Adams wrote in response to a letter and pamphlet that the two abolitionists had sent him. The pamphlet was by Quaker abolitionist Warner...
GLC00921
10 August 1800
Ulmer, George, 1756-1825
to Henry Knox
Ulmer received Knox's letter of August 9, 1800. Ulmer has written to an "Esqr Houston" for the affidavits Knox requested. Ulmer hopes justice will come to those assailants of Knox's surveyors.
GLC02437.07441
06 September 1800
Ulmer tells Knox that one of the wounded surveyors is staying with him, and that man knows someone who knows who fired the shots.
GLC02437.07458
20 December 1800
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to George Ulmer
Discusses the large number of proclamations that have been sent out (possibly by settlers). Requests Ulmer send him and various other people one of the proclamations that were sent out. Notes the culprits need to be apprehended.
GLC02437.07496
18 March 1801
Informs Knox he has not been able to hire any men to assist in surveying the new townships (likely in Maine). Says everyone is intimidated by the back settlers who threaten to fire upon anyone who attempts to "run outlands." Recommends increasing...
GLC02437.07514
5 September 1801
Informs Knox they have completed the business (surveying) and they no longer need all the reinforcements. Reports the "Jacobins of the wilderness" burnt down Mr. Joseph Jones and Mr. Benjamin Bartlett's barns full of goods. States, "our enemies...
GLC02437.07605
2 October 1783
Simonds, Jonas, fl. 1783
Discusses a mutiny that occurred in Philadelphia in which he has been accused of participating. Asks Knox to help clear his name. Simonds [or Symonds] is probably referring the the Philadelphia Mutiny of June 1783, an anti-government protest by...
GLC02437.02609
01 August 1800
to Caleb Strong
Knox tell Governor Strong that the Attorney General has sent Strong "certain affadavits, exhibiting the outlines of an attempt made by unknown persons within the Waldo Patent, and County of Hancock to assassinate certain surveyors, who were in lawful...
GLC02437.07438
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