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to Henry Knox

Appears to be reporting on the activities of the settlers. States "they [the settlers and/or bandits?] act upon system - that they have their spies out - that they occupy certain posts - & keep up a frequent communication between different parties."...

GLC02437.07594

[Written deposition]

Signed by Benjamin Cates, James Cates, John Cates, and Andrew Cates. Also signed by David Fales as the Justice of the Peace. A written deposition regarding the defacement of surveyed land on Henry Knox's patent in Maine. The deposition describes the...

GLC02437.07653

to Tobias Lear re: rumors of a covert deal for gun powder

Dodge expresses concern that Americans were making covert deals for powder. "[A] letter has been intercepted from [illegible] to some of his friends here in which he says, By all means comply with the agreemt. with the Americans for Powder . . ....

GLC02794.049

Declaring martial law in Austin because of archives war

As Secretary of War, declares martial law because of "archives war" and places Thomas Ward in command of stores. Probably clerical.

GLC02145.12

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: sending goods back to England

Peter Robert writes that a ship carrying goods just arrived from London, but is presently under armed guard to ensure that nothing is unloaded from the ship. He believes that "the People in general are determined she [the ship] shall go back."

GLC03107.03322

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: resolution in the House

Peter Robert states that the legislative House has adopted a resolution dictating that no money will be given to Troops. He also notes that he is anxiously awaiting the arrival of Capt. Walker, who is carrying money that Peter Robert must use to pay...

GLC03107.03216

Observations on Paine's Rights of Man, in a series of lectures, by Publicola

Edinburgh edition. First separate printing, originally published in Boston newspaper June-July 1791. Disbound. Attributed to John Quincy Adams by himself (see GLC 958.07)

GLC04398

[to Robert R. Livingston]

Says Convention of Mortefontaine, as exchanged by William Vans Murray, arrived on 9 October 1801. President Jefferson had it sent to the Senate for advice and consent since the French ratification was not pure and simple in the ordinary form. No...

GLC02899

to John Langdon

Written by New Hampshire Congressman Thompson to Langdon as Governor of New Hampshire. Says nothing of interest has occurred since the suspension of the non-importation law. Claims domestic issues take up most of their time. Has hope that...

GLC06545

to Mary and Bill Mayberry

References Mary's letter of 29 April. Also writes to Mary's husband Bill. Returned to Key West after a cruise of 43 days, in which they captured 8 sailing vessels and destroyed one steamer, the "Cuba." Says the loss of the "Cuba" was bad as they were...

GLC02829.10

to Lile Miller

Written from camp near Manassas Junction. Discusses a possible visit from Henry, noting that his camp is located near the Orange and Alexandria Rail Road. States that Lile can not come visit because there is nowhere for her to stay. Writes, "I see...

GLC02155.122

to Lile Miller

Written from camp near Manassas Junction. Discusses a possible visit from Henry, noting that his camp is located near the Orange and Alexandria Rail Road. States that Lile can not come visit because there is nowhere for her to stay. Writes, "I see...

GLC02155.123

[Pro-Lincoln campaign speech by a Union army officer who commanded the 15th corps, 2nd division] [incomplete]

Reminds the soldiers of the necessity of the Civil War and why they are fighting, " ... the suppression of the Rebellion and the preservation of American Liberty." Urges the soldiers to vote for the Union ticket and influence their friends and...

GLC03738

How the war commenced, and how near it is ended.

Campaign broadside that includes a map showing the expansion of Union military control in the South. Includes paragraphs headed "Who commenced the War?" and "Have we made any Progress in Crushing the Rebellion?" The text underneath the map attacks...

GLC06100

to William P. Fessenden

Countersigned by E. D. Morgan, Joseph Hoxie, L. Draper, George Opdyke, Shepherd Knapp, Waldo Hutchins, and C.A. Marshall. Recommends to Secretary of the Treasury Fessenden that Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr., be appointed a government agent "for the...

GLC05316

to parents

Writes from camp near Winchester, Virginia. Discusses those back home going to church on Sundays and on Wednesday evenings. Envisions friends back home in the "vestry" praying for the defenders "…engaged in deadly strife but our cause is holy and we...

GLC03523.18.32

to Mary M. Bogart [incomplete]

Writes to his wife that he is doing well. Remarks that he hopes the Adjutant "will report the truth for we have done nothing to put down the rebellion since we came out here but guard oficers and march our selfs to death for the division hasent seen...

GLC03523.11.20

to Joseph M. Maitland

Letter from Bureau of Navigation (Navy Department) replying to Maitland's request for a certificate in lieu of the discharge for John Reedy. Refers to the act of Congress approved 7 February 1890, which "...prescribes that whenever satisfactory proof...

GLC03523.10.211

to Mary (Wright) Kellogg

Blanchard writes to Mary Wright from a camp in the suburbs of Memphis, Tennessee. Reports on the lovely weather. Expresses pleasure she is attending school. States Union General Ulysses S. Grant is amassing troops outside Vicksburg, Mississippi and...

GLC03523.31.20

to Henry Sloughter

Written to the newly selected Governor of New York, Henry Sloughter, who is still in transit from England. Schuyler has written this letter in an effort to make himself, his associates, and their allegiances known to the new governor, describes the...

GLC03107.00162

[Appointment of John J. Pershing to Major General]

Commission to begin on September 25, 1916. Countersigned by Secretary of War Newton D. Baker. Stamp indicating receipt by the Adjutant General's office dated 6 January 1917 and signed by H.P. Milam as Adjutant General. Dated when Pershing commanded...

GLC04460

to Mayor of Santa Clara [in Spanish]

Perez writes to the mayor of Santa Clara to announce the victory of Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna over the rebels at Zacatecas in Mexico. Hopes he will send forth congratulations for this glorious event. Perez became Governor of New Mexico in 1836 and...

GLC04674

Slave Mutiny: the Revolt on the Schooner Amistad

Published by John Day Company. First edition. Comprises a dramatic retelling of the Amistad narrative, based on factual events of the mutiny and trial.

GLC05835

to Henry Knox

Signed by George Ulmer, Robert Houston, and John Gleason. Josiah Reed, who is the Justice of the Peace, signed the letter stating the three gentlemen took an oath to the written report. Document is possibly a copy. Writes to Knox telling him of...

GLC02437.07652

to James Madison

Anxiously awaiting the results of the Constitutional Convention. Pendleton mentions the need for a strong document and the need for the secrecy (mentions rioting over taxes).

GLC00099.123

to Thomas Jefferson

Mentions funding appropriations for the University of Virginia, and states that he enclosed a report on the subject. Pledges continued support for the University. A discussion of foreign relations with Europe follows. Comments on an Austrian attack...

GLC01576

to George Washington

Sends his regrets to General George Washington as he was unable to make a meeting at Head Quarters due to the the large amount of ice in the river. Discusses the "extraodinary notification and address forwarded to Colonel Crane" (the first of the...

GLC02437.01995

New-York tribune. [Vol. 29, no. 8765 (May 12, 1869)]

Covering the Grant Administration's response to the Cuban insurrection.

GLC08430.08

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

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

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

to Henry Knox

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

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

to Henry Knox

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

to Henry Knox

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

to Henry Knox

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

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

to James Sullivan

Knox informs Sullivan that George Ulmer knows a man willing to give evidence about the assaults on Knox's surveyors, but only if "legally called upon." Knox suggests that this unnamed man, the wounded man staying with Ulmer, and Robert Houston...

GLC02437.07463

Copy of journal kept while on a tour, surveying the Waldo Patent

A journal taken while surveying the Waldo patent, along with Captain Jonathan Hill, Surveyor, for Henry Knox. Written in various locations throughout Maine. Contains "A General description of the land - the Situation - the Various Soils, Timber...

GLC02437.09250

to George Ulmer

Appears to be an official statement of events that took place in the county of Hancock, Maine. An informant reported there was a large gathering of armed men who intended to head to [Cartine?], Maine to release the prisoners. The informant reports...

GLC02437.07542

to Waterman Thomas

Wishes help in settling disputes with those living on his lands in the Waldo patent. Also addresses to "Major Bracket and the reverend Thurston Whiting." Recent attacks on his surveyors have been made by neighbors worried he may encroach on their...

GLC02437.09275

to Bell Maitland

Speculates to his friend, "I suppose as the 95th is one of the fighting Reg. it will go into the field in a few weeks at longest." Reports that there was "quite an exictement in camp tonight; owing to some difficulty in the first Parole Regt. They...

GLC03523.10.051

An Act making Appropriations for the Support of Government for the Year one thousand seven hundred and ninety three.

Sets the federal budget for the year at $1,589,044.72. Lists the salaries to be paid to members and employees of government, the amount of their expenses, such as stationary, to be covered, and other costs of the federal government, such as the...

GLC00755

Account sheet from ledger book [mostly Dutch with some English]

Includes one page in English, describing an "Account of Money disbursed by Rt. Livingston in Procuring of 10 Barrels of Powder which were taken from him and Major Peter Schuyler by Jacob Leysler in the time of the late Revolution." The remainder is...

GLC03107.00175

to Texas House of Representatives re: complete summary of events in Archives War

Clerical copy, with docket "private property" on p. 4.

GLC02145.14

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trial of John Lamb for libel

Peter Robert gives an account of a proceeding against John Lamb for libel, and notes that the Sons of Liberty are on his side and will work to exonerate him.

GLC03107.03219

to James Buchanan re: conspiracy to free John Brown

Copy of letter sent and signed by Henry A. Wise to President Buchannan regarding the plot to free John Brown from his cell in Charlestown, Virginia. Wise explicitly states that he has amassed over one thousand men at arms (militia) and is prepared...

GLC07897