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to Henry Knox

Notes he will be heading to Baltimore, Maryland. Also mentions his disappointment with Congress regarding their decision for removal [it is unspecified as to what removal]. Docket notes 9 July 1790.

GLC02437.09815

Charters of the British Colonies

Howes C310. Reprints the charters of Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Georgia. (Useful for Constitutions collection.) Collation: pi2 A-S4 ($2 signed).

GLC00314

The Constitutions of the several independent states of America [...]

Roger Morris's copy, signed on t.p. Bound in contemporary calf. Howes C716, Evans 17390, Sabin 16086. First edition limited to 200 copies.

GLC00912

to Meshech Weare re: sends last journals of Congress, hopes for new government

Signed as Sec. of Congress to the Governor of New Hampshire. Prays that the new government will "promote and secure the happiness, prosperity and glory of the union."

GLC04310

to Joseph M. Maitland

Informs his son, "We... have noticed by the papers that Rosencrans [sic] is pushing after the [Rebl] army and has possession of Chattanooga and that Burnside with his army has taken Cumberlan [sic] Gap with 2,000 Prisoners and 19 guns, and had also...

GLC03523.10.103

to Edward Hand

Inquires about several corps, guards and fatigue parties to be used in the movement of powder from Fishkill to a temporary magazine at Constitution Island. Includes guards under Major Villefranche and Captain Buchanan.

GLC02437.01577

to Jedediah Huntington

Asks for help regarding a situation where, due to a misunderstanding, Johnson made some improper enquiries and is now under confinement as a result. See GLC02437.01847 for a related document. Written at Constitution Island.

GLC02437.01848

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Joseph Wheeler]

Also signed by another military officer whose name is illegible. Captain Wills recommends Wheeler, of the Fifth Company, Invalid Regiment, for a leave of absence until 14 April 1783. Written at Constitution Island.

GLC02437.09695

State journal. [Vol. 1, no. 95 (October 26, 1861)]

The Permanent Constitution of the Confederate States, Letter to General Beauregard and Response from G.T. Beauregard, Battle Near Potomac, General Evans Reports Victory, Colonel Baker Killed, Colonel Cogswell and 10 Officers Captured.

GLC05959.24.02

to Henry Knox

Sargent writes, "the adoption of the Constitution by Virginia & New Hamshire [sic] is a Circumstance of very high Gratification to all your Friends in this Western World- I am unhappy that you should seem to suspect me of Inattention to you since my...

GLC02437.03937

to Edward Telfair re: condemning the import of Black enslaved people into Georgia

Written as former delegate from Georgia to the current Governor, condemning the importation of Black enslaved people into Georgia as a ploy to increase the state's congressional representation. Portion of embossed tax stamp on bottom of paper. Few...

GLC04842.05

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from David Hubert to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 12, 1973. Hubert supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "It is your duty as an elected official to uphold and safeguard our constitution and our bitterly...

GLC09613.02.1425

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Tim Castell to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 3, 1973. Castell supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "The people of this nation are not as gullible as the Nixon administration might think. President...

GLC09613.02.1452

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Peggy Schutt to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 30, 1973. Schutt supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "The American people are to blame for failing to keep the Bill of Rights and the Constitution alive...

GLC09613.02.1025

Daily sun. [Vol. 6, no. 297 (July 11, 1861)]

Governor Moore issues a Proclamation calling for 3,000 Volunteers, Secession in California, The Reinforcement of Ft. Pickens, The Engagement near Martinsburg, The Skirmish Near Newport News, Adjutant-Gen. of Virginia Issues Orders to Commanders to...

GLC05959.03.01

Resolution to amend Article II [Election of President]

Printed by John Fenno. The proposal was never enacted.

GLC00927.01

to Henry Knox

Thanks Knox for his letter and for his recommendation to "Messr Hoffman and son." Says he is glad to help them anytime they need assistance in the future.

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.04797

to William Knox

Discusses war with "haughty England" and, once peace is established, the astonishment of the world at "a young flourishing Republick... happy in its constitution." Mentions Sweden and England and a return trip to America.

GLC02437.00902

to Henry Knox

Sympathizes with Knox on the painful treatment or cure for an unnamed disorder. Wishes he could come stay with Knox when he has the operation. Writes that he believes "Mr. Gerry's Letter has done great injury to the proposed New Constitution, more...

GLC02437.03705

to Marquis de Lafayette

Contemporary secretarial copy of a letter sent to Lafayette. Knox references Lafayette's letters from November 1787 and February 1788. Says that "The Convention by you Mr. Jefferson and Common Sense [Thomas Paine], judge wisely respecting the New...

GLC02437.03860

Speech of the honorable Daniel Webster, on the Compromise Bill

Speech defending his previous speech on 7 March 1850, during which he had supported the proposed Compromise of 1850. Following his March speech Webster was attacked by many abolitionists as having deserted the North. Here he defends his actions...

GLC02586

to Henry Knox

Forwarding Knox a letter from General Horatio Gates and informing him that he will help Gates in any way possible. Noted as granted. See GLC02437.01862 for the enclosed letter. Written at Constitution Island.

GLC02437.01865

to Henry Knox

Writes that "By a Resolution of Congress the Ohio Company are intitled to sink their military Rights in the Purchase to the Amount of the Seventh of the Purchase Monies" and asks for documents to facilitate that end. Notes that he has contracted with...

GLC02437.03737

Letters from a man of colour, on a late bill before the Senate of Pennsylvania.

An eloquent response to a bill in the Pennsylvania senate to stop the emigration of people of color into the state. Forten wrote anonymously, signing his letters "A Man of Colour." Five letters respond to the Pennsylvania bill, arguing that...

GLC06046

[Recommendation for furloughs for David Hall, Robert Matthews, and William Goodrich]

Captain Bushnell recommends the following furloughs: Corporal Hall for forty days, Private Matthews for twenty-five days, and Private Goodrich for eighteen days. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. Written at Constitution Island

GLC02437.09598