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1785/09/26
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)
to John Stockdale re: purchase of maps and books for inclusion into his atlas
David Franks, the bearer of this letter, was the highest-ranking Jewish officer in the Revolutionary War.
GLC03117
16 April 1791
Newspaper
Gazette of the United States. [Vol. 2, no. 101 (April 16, 1791)]
Contains "Discourse on Davila. No. 30."; article discussing the right of state legislatures to instruct their state's senators in Congress; extract of a report from the London Humane Society; opinions of Delaware representative John Vining on the...
GLC03128
[n.d.]
Livingston, Johnston
A story about Charles Matthews
The manuscript relates a story about Charles Matthews and his ability to disguise himself most extraordinarily.
GLC03107.04182
14 January 1814
Adams, John (1735-1826)
to Reverend Colman
Adams in retirement to Colman (also called Coleman by Abigail Adams in GLC 2515), a minister in a neighboring Massachusetts town. References various works of literature and says Spencer's Fairy Queen is a work of genius. Jokingly says his life has...
GLC02852
1813/07/03
To: Mathew Carey.
Clark had published a history of the United States. Adams also provides suggestions for the next edition. Accompanied by a slip of paper in Adams's hand reading "Philadelphia," (probably removed from the address leaf).
GLC02900
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