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1790/05/08
Monroe, James (1758-1831)
Statement of Account with Benjamin Johnson
Includes entry for "Negro Fanny & her children." Dates from 1782-1787, while Monroe lived at Williamsburg.
GLC07411
8 November 1788
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
to Catharine Littlefield Greene and Euphemia Morris Ogden
Two parts. First for Catharine Greene. Apologizes that something may prevent him from seeing her. Hopes she will "accept [his] sincere wishes for your happiness, and the happiness of your dear little family." Tells her that if she ever needs...
GLC02437.10215
1800
Washington, George (1732-1799)
The Last Will & Testament of.... George Washington
Printed by Isaiah Thomas. Uncut.
GLC07425
September 1807 ca.
Adams, John (1735-1826)
To Benjamin Rush
Scathing assessment of Washington, Jefferson, Hamilton, and Lafayette. "Washington had great advantages for obtaining Credence. He possessed a great Fortune, immense Lands, many Slaves, an excellent Consort, no Children."
GLC08023
May 1790
Unknown
The universal asylum, and Columbian magazine for May, 1790.
Pages numbered 267-326. Contains "History of the Life and Character of Benjamin Franklin, L.L.D. &c." (pages 268-72), "Plan for Improving the Condition of Free Blacks" (281-82), "Thoughts on Female Education by Benjamin Rush" (continued from...
GLC07485.03
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