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1 November 1805
Madison, James (1751-1836)
to William Jarvis
Secretary of State Madison discusses wine, crops, Dolley's health, and problems with Europe. Jarvis was American consul at Lisbon.
GLC03330
8 June 1789
Washington, Martha (1731-1801)
to Frances B. Washington.
Account of Washington's inauguration. Martha gives details of her journey as well as the reception she received on the way to Philadelphia. Also included in the letter are accounts of articles of clothing purchased and procured and of children and...
GLC07908
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
02 May 1800
United States. Congress
Correction to Slave Trade Amendment
Congressional Comittee on abolishment of Slave Trade. Corrections to be made to the abolishment of the slave trade. " 'An act in addition to the act intituled [entitled] 'An act to prohibit the carrying on the Slave Trade from the United States to...
GLC08034
11 December 1796
Washington, George (1732-1799)
to Sir John Sinclair
Written by President Washington to Sinclair the Scottish politician and writer on finance and agriculture. Describes the natural characteristics of various sections of the country, their chief resources, climates, interests and activities, relative...
GLC08095
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