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1782/02/20
United States in Congress Assembled. Thomson, Charles
Resolutions settling states' Revolutionary War debt
Printed broadside signed by Charles Thomson as Secretary of Congress.
GLC01414
20 February 1782
Broadside signed by Thomson
GLC00222
1776
United States Lottery
[Revolutionary War era United States Continental lottery ticket]
Third class lottery ticket, numbered D5m276, signed by John Mease. Indicates the lottery authorized by a congressional resolution on 18 November 1776. The lottery was established to fund the Revolutionary War. Accompanied by letter about the...
GLC01412.23.01
15 April 1782
Pendleton, Edmund (1721-1803)
to James Madison re: financing the war by Virginia, Virginia's troops
Financing of the war by Virginia, performance of Virginia troops in the War, military situation in South Carolina. Mentions: Virginia-Taxes, Virginia-Contributions to war, Charleston (S.C.), Count De Grasse, Count Rochambeau, Jamaica-Rumored...
GLC00099.085
17 June 1782
to James Madison re: the war in the West Indies and Charleston
News of the War in West Indies, situation at Charleston, S.C., plight of Pendleton's nephew, a British prisoner there, acknowledgment of U.S. Independence by the Dutch (John Adams, Ambassador), powers of Congress, settlement of pre-war merchant debt...
GLC00099.090
2 July 1780
Hall & Sellers
[Four dollar bond issued by Rhode Island during the Revolutionary War]
Printed by Hall & Sellers and signed by Metcalf Bowler. Due to mature on 31 December 1786; set at a five percent interest rate. Marked number 667.
GLC02503.03.02
28 May 1781
to James Madison re: financing the War, actions of the Pennsylvania troops
Financing of the War, actions of the Pennsylvania troops (a mutiny), local and military arguments, military operations in the South. Also mentions: Congress, Paper money, Pennsylvania-Virginia Conflict, Marquis de Lafayette, British Troops...
GLC00099.071
01 July 1782
to James Madison re: loss of correspondence, war in West Indies, Va.
Loss of correspondence, war in West Indies, Virginia Assembly. On verso of sheet: extract, copied by Pendleton, of a commentary on standing armies and their cost. Transcribed material written in much less neater hand. Title noted on A2v:...
GLC00099.091
1772-1779
[Six Revolutionary War era financial documents 2 receipts, 1 receipt for poll tax, 3 state currencies] [Decimalized .01- .06]
[Currency]. [Philadelphia], Pennsylvania: 03 April 1772. Two shilling and sixpence note. Printed by Hall and Sellers. Signed by Cadwalader Morris, Joseph Swift and Samuel Hudson. No. 4665.
[Currency]. [Philadelphia], Pennsylvania: 01 October 1773...
GLC01450.226
1766
Parker, James (fl. 1766)
Examination of Doctor Benjamin Franklin, before an August Assembly, relating to the Repeal of the Stamp-Act, &c.
Records Franklin's testimony before the House of Commons concerning American grievances about the Stamp Act, internal levies, the debts from the French and Indian War, costs and origins of that war, American manufactures, and American sentiments...
GLC01719
19 August 1782
to James Madison re: peace negotiations, his nephew's missing slave
Progress of peace negotiations, his nephew's missing slave, Anthony Wayne and Indian Wars, American independence and restitution. Also mentions: Edmund Pendleton, Jr. (nephew)-Runaway slave of, Anthony Wayne, Gen. Carlton, Gen. Washington, Peace...
GLC00099.094
15 December 1778
Livingston, Robert (1708-1790)
to his son [possibly his son-in-law, James Duane]
Discusses a snow storm that may work to the American troops' advantage as the roads are impassable. Mentions a food shortage and the rising costs of provisions. Assures the recipient that his family, under Livingston's care, is healthy. Asks about...
GLC02537.01
8 November 1780
Pettit, Charles (1736-1806)
[Estimate of the profits of the office of the Commissary General of Forage]
Pettit, acting as Assistant Quarter Master General, responds to the request of Colonel Clement Biddle, former Commissioner General of Forage, for the profits of his office since 2 March 1778, when General Nathanael Greene became Quarter Master...
GLC00488
22 March 1782
Cutting, John Browne (fl. 1782-1797)
to Henry Knox
Thoughts on various topics of the day, including the ways people understand the war and military strategy; shifting American perceptions of the war, especially those of people in Massachusetts; financial problems and supply shortages; squabbles among...
GLC02437.01374
10 December 1779
Wadsworth, Benjamin (1750-1826)
to James Lovell
Recipient inferred from content and because the collection is described as letters to or from Lovell, a Continental Congressman from Massachusetts. Wadsworth, pastor of the First Church at Danvers, thanks Lovell for his last letter. Congratulates...
GLC01450.020.03
25 February 1782
to James Madison re: Vermont, financing the central government
Discussion of Vermont, the contribution of states to the maintenance of a national government, financing of the War.
GLC00099.083
25 July 1781
Neufville, John de (fl. 1779-1789)
to William Knox
John de Neufville and Son, a merchant firm in Amsterdam, reports that war with England has effected trade. Comments extensively on the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War. Discusses business.
GLC02437.01079
8 October 1782
Carrington, Edward (1749-1810)
Written by Lieutenant Colonel Carrington, quartermaster to Nathanael Greene's Southern army, to Major General Knox. Makes reference to Congressional military appointments. Expresses anger at some Congressional decisions involving himself, saying "I...
GLC02437.01652
16 June 1781
Washington, George (1732-1799)
to George Clinton
Asks the New York Governor "whether any ways & means can be devised to procure Money for the payment of the Troops of the New York Line." Describes it as an urgent "matter of...interesting importance." Written during the American Revolution.
GLC00683
22 June 1779
Deane, Silas (1737-1789)
to Barnabas Deane
Writing to his brother in reference to accusations of fraud against him in relation to foreign procurement of supplies, Deane finds "our Situation,...without a Parallel either in Ancient or Modern Story." Also describes the plight of American money...
GLC01759
6 December 1780
Dunlap, John (1747-1812)
The Pennsylvania packet, or, the general advertiser [No. 686 (December 6, 1780)]
Prints the Continental Congress's proclamation of a day of "public Thanksgiving and prayer." There is also an article on national fiscal matters and "Doctor Shippen's Vindication" for charges of neglect to soldiers during the American Revolution....
GLC06665
23 Febraury 1778
Hillegas, Michael (1729-1804)
to Mr. French
Inquires, on behalf of a Mr. Clarkson, about the allowance available to those who sell lottery tickets for the United States lottery established to help fund the Revolutionary War. Accompanied a lottery ticket (see GLC01412.23.01).
GLC01412.23.02
25 October 1781
Stone, Michael Jenifer (1747-1812)
to his brother
Writes a long letter to his brother that includes an announcement that "Cornwallis was taken." Discusses his brother's business in Philadelphia and advises him of the benefits of continuing to cultivate a friendship with a man named Mr. Morrill....
GLC01450.412.15
23 January 1781
Lovell, James (1737-1814)
to Samuel Holten
Discusses the dire economic state of the colonies, inflation, and the depreciation rate of currency. States that according to John Adams, the British will continue the war. Mentions that Maryland has limited the time beyond which the old money will...
GLC01450.020.10
27 September 1782
Morris, Robert (1734-1806)
to Benjamin Franklin
Informs Franklin that Congress has instructed him to try to borrow four million dollars from the French King, and discusses how Franklin might attain it. Says Congress wishes Franklin to assure the King that Americans once shared the "English...
GLC03333
19 August 1776
Knox, Lucy Flucker (ca. 1756-1824)
Explains how a friend's illness and the difficult times brought on by the Revolutionary War have delayed her writing. Notes how expensive the war has made living and suggests William expand beyond just selling books. Looks toward the future when...
GLC02437.00422
31 July 1777
to Joseph Clarke
Transmits through the Treasury Board the Continental Loan Office certificates. Gives amounts of each and instructions on numbering them. The total of all the certificates comes to $354,000. The Continental Loan Offices administered loans to the...
GLC01450.008.02
21 January 1779
Powars & Willis (1776-1801)
The Independent chronicle. And the universal advertiser. [Vol. 11, no. [illegible]]
Inscribed by Reverend J. Twain with a note, perhaps in his hand: "Contentall mony. How is it is to be called in May 20 1777 & April 11. 1778. 15 000 000 & 6 million for 15 years." Front page publishes a letter to Lord Chatham of which the author...
GLC08796
12 November 1777
Govett, William (fl. 1777)
Signed as Auditor General. Reports that the Committee on the Treasury has requested Clarke to pay strict attention to making monthly returns to the Treasury Board for monies received from the Continental Loan Office certificates. States that...
GLC01450.008.04
12 April 1782
Knox, William (1756-1795)
Written by William, Major General Knox's brother, to Henry Knox. Includes a postscript written and signed by Lafayette. References the taking of Mahon, an island off the Spanish coast in the Mediterranean, by the Spanish. Says Gibraltar is "closely...
GLC02437.01386
1 December 1779
Hodgdon, Samuel (1745-1824)
[Certificate for Benjamin Gorton's appointment as Conductor of Military Stores in Hodgdon's department]
Hodgdon, Commissary [General] of Military Stores, writes from Succasunna Plains, certifying Gorton's appointment. Also signed by John Ruddock, who served as Deputy Quartermaster of Stores at Fishkill, New York. Includes a note on the bottom of...
GLC02437.00789
24 September 1779
Bartlett, Josiah (1729-1795)
to William Whipple
Bartlett, a former Continental Congressman, writes to Whipple, a member of Congress. Mentions John Langdon, a Continental Congressman who, in 1776, became a naval agent for Continental prizes. Refers to the disastrous Penobscot Expedition (in the...
GLC05579
12 September 1782
Lincoln, Benjamin (1733-1810)
[Copy of letter to John Jacob Faesch directed to Henry Knox]
Written from the War Office. Marked "copy." Addressee on verso is Henry Knox, but letter is apparently a copy of one Lincoln wrote to John Jacob Faesch, a metalworker in the army's employ, which he forwarded to Knox. Writes, "I have been honor'd...
GLC02437.01605
06 July 1781
to James Madison re: his flight to western Virginia from the British
Signature has been clipped-off. Describes his flight to western Virginia to escape the British advance, including his stop at Madison's plantation, (the first known time it is referred to as Montpelier), the course of the War in Virginia, trade with...
GLC00099.072
1765-1781 ( bulk: 1765-1766 )
Thomson, Charles
Manuscript journal and letter book
Bulk, 1765-1769 on Stamp Act Congress; some pages cut out. In four sections: 1) Correspondence of CT and Philadelphia Merchant's Committee, re: Stamp Act, 1765-1766; 2) Resolves of colonies re: Stamp Act Congress, with minutes of the Congress from...
GLC01018
21 March 1780
Pennsylvania packet or the general advertiser. [March 21, 1780]
Contains dispatches of General George Washington and Congress. Includes reports on various ships, and war news from Georgia. Contains a report from the House of Commons pertaining to a bill for the encouragement of Irish trade. Includes a report...
GLC08748.05
20 March 1779
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
Agrees with William that commerce is a profitable venture. Quotes Shakespeare: "There is a tide in the affairs of men, which, taken [at] the flood lead[s] on to Fortune..." Discusses William's previous proposal, which apparently involves buying...
GLC02437.00753
8 February 1777
States that he is sending the Continental Loan Office certificates by favor of James Betton and William Gregg. The certificates amount to $171,100 in total, with 389 at $400 each, 1 at $500, and 25 at $600. Asks Clarke to number them and dispose of...
GLC01450.008.01
29 December 1777
Gibson, John (1729-1782)
Signed as Auditor General. Informs Clarke of the Resolutions of Congress of 29 December 1777 and 10 September 1777 instructing how to correctly pay the interest accrued on Continental Loan Office certificates. States that interest on certificates...
GLC01450.008.05
24 March 1778
States that he is transmitting from the Treasury Board to Clarke Continental Loan Office certificates amounting to $521,000 escorted by Mr. Norton Brailsford and William Dodd. Reports that he sent $21,000 in certificates from Baltimore last summer...
GLC01450.008.06
18 July 1781
Refers to an ensuing campaign and the potential for "disposing of the British fleet." Remarks on the prevalence of British ships in the Boston harbor and adjacent waters. Reports that the House of Lee and Jones lost a ship to the British...
GLC02437.01060
15 February 1777
Ellery, William (1727-1820)
to Nicholas Cooke
Voices concern about the financing of the national debt and the issuance of paper money. Has found in Congress some interest in naval defense. The American army is at Morristown and the British army is at Brunswick. There have been skirmishes. In...
GLC00202
circa 31 March - 5 April 1766
Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790)
Necessity of an Equal Currency for All America
GLC07829
28 August 1778
Signed John Gibson, Esq., Auditor General. Reports that he has received Clarke's letter of 14 August 1778 with the account of the loan office of Rhode Island. States that the Board of the Treasury expects that Rhode Island will receive payment of...
GLC01450.008.07
27 August 1779
Nourse, Joseph (1754-1841)
Signed as Assistant Auditor General. Informs Clarke of a resolution of Congress passed 26 August 1779 stating that the Board of Treasury must present to Congress on or before 10 September 1779 an account of the monies received by the Continental...
GLC01450.008.08
24 December 1776
Ward, Henry (1732-1797)
[Rhode Island laws]
Signed by Ward as Rhode Island Secretary of State. Printed set of laws passed by the legislature and Nicholas Cooke, Governor of Rhode Island. Second page lists members of the legislature. Each page lists resolutions and laws and each paragraph has a...
GLC00996
18 March 1777
Badly misses Henry and hopes to hear from him, her only comfort being her young baby, Lucy Flucker Knox. Hopes that he cries when thinking of her hardships. Reports that William Knox, who she calls Billy, has set out for Newburg, in order to...
GLC02437.00553
21 April 1778
Location from docket. Asks his brother William, in Boston, why he has not recently written. Declares, "My God this War will go near to ruin me, they are making their Fortunes & I am losing one, however a good intention and a good Conclusion will I...
GLC02437.00697
18 April 1779
to James Duane
Writes to his son-in-law about the state and activities of his iron works, where they were producing pig iron for Colonel Hay, Colonel Lewis, and General Schuyler. Mentions an upcoming meeting with the Governor of New York, in which he will let him...
GLC02537.02
15 July 1782
Written by Secretary of War Lincoln to Major General Knox. Letter seems to be about personal finances. References a letter he sent "some days since" on money due to the bank. Says he has found an unexpected difficulty to renew the note. Reports that...
GLC02437.01487
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