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10 September 1799
Stoddert, Benjamin, 1751-1813
to William Smith
Written as Sec. of Navy during the Quasi-War regarding the capture of American ships by the French and British.
GLC05989
1783
Treaty of Paris (1783)
The treaty of Paris
The final proclamation of peace between England and France in the American War of Independence. Printed by Jean-Francois Picot, in French.
GLC03985.09
1812/09/05
Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845
Columbian centinel. [No. 2965 (September 5, 1812)]
Contains news near the beginning of the War of 1812. Notable reports on Napoleon's invasion of Russia and other foreign news. Also reports on the American surrender at Fort Detroit by General William Hull in August 1812, editorializes against...
GLC08725.01
August 24, 1785
Jay, John, 1745-1829
to Richard Price
Written by Jay as Secretary of Foreign Affairs under the Confederation government to Price, a dissenting minister and moralistic pamphleteer in Britain who supported American independence. Apologizes to Price for being tardy in responding and...
GLC00013
July 21, 1790
Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803
to James Madison re: news, capitol coming to the Potomac
Discusses local news, Pendleton's pleasure in the capitol coming to the Potomac, discussion of American pre-war debts to Britain, constitutional defining of treaties.
GLC00099.144
14 August 1790
McGillvray, Alexander, 1750-1793
[Oath of allegiance]
Creek chief McGillivray swears an oath of allegiance to the United States government and swears to obey the President of the United States as well as "orders of the officers appointed over me." He further agrees to obey "the true intent and meaning...
GLC02437.04691
July 1, 1794
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Richard Dobbs Spaight, Jr.
Secretary of War Knox writes from the War Department to North Carolina's Governor Spaight regarding American regulations restricting the arming of U.S. vessels and those of belligerent nations. Discusses special cases in which American vessels could...
GLC01074
05 September 1800
Williams, Jonathan, 1750-1815
to Henry Knox
Williams discusses Knox's business affairs and debts. Williams explains to Knox that he would decline a military commission from President Adams, meaning no disrespect. Williams says, "In serious truth I had rather have a civil than a military...
GLC02437.07457
10 December 1800
Pilsberry, Levi, 1771-1819
to Joseph B. Varnum
Mentions visiting Varnum's home in Dracut, Massachusetts, but missing him since Varnum was in Congress at the time. Comments on the importance of education, both religious and civil. Discusses the growing strength of Republicanism, and asserts that...
GLC03845.04
1811/11/08
Fox, Robert W., 1754-1818
to James Monroe
Fox, the American consul at Falmouth, writes to Secretary of State Monroe on foreign affairs as they pertained to maritime commerce in the year preceding the War of 1812, particular British enforcement of the orders in council. Offers condolence on...
GLC04267.01
14 December 1797
to Jeremy Belknap
Discusses a deed between the Indians and American government.
GLC02437.07069
18 March 1783
Mercer, John F., 1759-1821
to George Weedon and William Fitzhugh
Relays information related to the negotiation of the Treaty of Paris, ending the American Revolution. Discusses a dispatch from Henry Laurens, one the American delegates working on the treaty, that "conveys...the design of the court of London...to...
GLC06491.02
7 May 1792
Otis, Samuel A., 1740-1814
[Congresstional order for Treasury Department to compile federal salaries]
Congress ordering the Secretary of the Treasury to present the senate with a statement of "salaries, fees and emoluments...of every person holding any civil office or employment under the United States...together with the actual disbursements and...
GLC08960.02
16 June 1812
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to P.P.F. Degrand
Thanks Degrand for sending Boston newspapers containing "The Message of Govr. Gerry concerning libels, and the Act of Incorporation of the State Bank." Mentions lost correspondence from Degrand. Comments on an anecdote about assassination and...
GLC03299
1791 ca.
Legal brief in the case of Jones v. Walker
Legal brief in the suit of Jones, surviving partner of Farrell and Jones, of Great Britain, against Thomas Walker, Defendant, in debt on bond before the Federal Circuit Court, Richmond, Va. Entirely in the hand of Edmund Pendleton. Probably 1791....
GLC00099.147
1812/08/28
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
Additional Instruction to the public and private armed vessels of the United States.
Signed as Secretary of State. In response to the repeal of British Orders in Council, instructs naval and privateering ships to assist, rather than obstruct, any American owned ships bringing British goods to the United States. Issued shortly after...
GLC01494
14 June 1804
Parker, Stephen, fl. 1804
to Caleb Strong
Tells about his terrible misfortunes, including a decadent, alcoholic son, a loss of property and money during the war, and the death of his wife as a consequence. Explains that his son, Colborn, was taken ill aboard an American naval vessel and...
GLC02437.07860
16 August 1784
to Joseph Carleton
Informs Carleton, acting Secretary at War, of the details of Major Job Sumner's difficulty in obtaining pay for his military service. Also discusses a letter from Frederick Haldimand, Governor of the Province of Quebec, recently transmitted to...
GLC02437.03040
21 December 1793
Swan, James, 1754-1830
Says he wouldn't normally bother Knox, but needs to update him on the situation because of the "cruel war" in Europe. Sends the latest news on 13 sailors captured by the "Algereen pirates." Swan expresses anger that the pirates are allowed to harass...
GLC02437.06002
1799
Adams, Hannah, 1755-1831
Summary history of New-England
Title continues: "from the First Settlement at Plymouth, to the acceptance of the Federal Constitution. Comprehending a General Sketch of the American War." First edition, printed by H. Mann and J.H. Adams of Dedham, Massachusetts, for the author...
GLC00177.02
1812/03/04
to Thomas B. Adams
Signed with his initial "A." Adams discusses family matters, his declining a seat on the Supreme Court. He expects war with Great Britain: "All the information that we receive from the United States... indicates a disposition and measures leading to...
GLC07118
1 April 1783
to George Weedon
Relays information related to the negotiation of the Treaty of Paris, ending the American Revolution. Discusses the possibility of a separate peace being brokered that does not include France. Also discusses the insincerity of some British...
GLC06491.03
12 November 1794
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Notes on the State of Virginia (George Washington's copy)
Signed by Washington on the title page. The book is the second American edition of Notes on the State of Virginia, published by Mathew Carey in Philadelphia, with original worn sheep binding. Jefferson's book not only covered geography of Virginia...
GLC04389
12 December 1798
Adams, John, 1735-1826
[Privateer's commission for "the Concord"]
Signed by John Adams as President and countersigned by Secretary of State Timothy Pickering. Allows Ebenezer Sage and Benjamin Williams to outfit a privateer, the "Concord," to attack French shipping under a Congressional law passed on July 9, 1798...
GLC02517.01
10 June 1791
to John Adams
Written by Secretary of War Knox to Vice President Adams. Thanks Adams for his hospitality at Bush Hill. Mentions criticism of Adams's travels in the Connecticut and New York newspapers. Comments on the "political heresy [of the] American edition...
GLC02437.04986
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