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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
1814
Charles, William (1776-1820)
John Bull and the Baltimoreans
War of 1812. Portraying the repulsion of the Royal Army at Fort McHenry and the gallant performance of the American militia there. Phila: published and sold by William Charles.
GLC09390
1783/10
General Assembly. State of Rhode Island & Providence Plantation [with seal] + [docket]
Documenting the Revolutionary War service of four African-American soldiers, Prince Green, Pharoah Hazard, Vaughn Prince and Bristol Rhodes. Hazard served in the 1st RI Reg. Rhodes served with RI troops in 1776 and 1778, and lost a leg at Yorktown...
GLC06067
5 September 1812
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
13 April 1794
Bauman, Sebastian (1739-1803)
to Henry Knox
Writes about the impending war and declares that Knox should "give up any consideration for the common or public good of our country." Discusses the necessity of finding an "American" engineer to help prevent the "enemy" from learning the strengths...
GLC02437.06077
December 1789
Rivington, James (1724-1802)
[Knox's account]
Lists charges for books to the account by date, 30 September 1789 - 2 December 1789. Books include "Clarke's Vigetius," probably John Clarke's translation of Publius Flavius Vegetius Renatus's book, Epitoma rei militaris. Also includes James Hampton...
GLC02437.04424
14 August 1790
McGillivray, 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
14 November 1811
Gerry, Elbridge (1744-1814)
to James Monroe
Praises a message written by President James Madison, possibly pertaining to hostilities with England precipitating the War of 1812, as "firm, cool, candid, judicious & dignified - it is entitled to the resolute support of every friend to his Country...
GLC01248
4 August 1812
Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848)
to George Joy
Discusses some political pamphlets that dealt with the 1807 British naval attack by the ship Leopold against the Chesapeake, an American ship, and its consequences for the War of 1812. Adams was then the United States Ambassador to Russia. Joy, who...
GLC01540
05 September 1800
Williams, Jonathan (1750-1815)
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
8 November 1811
Fox, Robert W. (1754-1818)
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
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
28 February 1784
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
to William Hull
Writes to Hull about a dispute with Major [Sebastian] Bauman regarding officers of the infantry and artillery appearing in the same roster. Knox says he consulted with Washington and other general officers before making the decision. States that "[m...
GLC02437.10202
18 December 1813
Niles, H.
Weekly register. [Vol. 5, no.16 (December 18, 1813)]
Oliver H. Perry, William Henry Harrison. Published by H. Niles. War of 1812 and Creek War
GLC08770
9 August 1790
Ogden, Samuel (1746-1810)
Ogden writes Secretary of War Knox to report that four Cherokee Indians traveled to Canada via the West Indies to "procure my Lord Dorchester's permission for the western and northern Indians to join them, and the Southern Indians in the war against...
GLC02437.04682
19 December 1790
Jackson, Henry (1747-1809)
Jackson describe the severe weather and snow that continues to afflict the Boston area. Notes with sadness the news he heard that General Harmar has lost 700 men [fighting Indians] and that "from every quarter an European War appears pretty certain...
GLC02437.04801
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
28 August 1812
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
1810/01/14
Ellery, William (1727-1820)
To: William Stedman.
Ellery feels that there should be no war with Great Britain.
GLC07922
21 September 1799
Hamilton, Alexander (1755-1804)
to Major Bewell re: Bewell's appointment as head of recruiting party in Vermont
Detailed instructions on supplies, strategies preparing for war with France
GLC06818
27 June 1785
Chastellux, Francois Jean, marquis de (1734-1788)
General Chastellux (signed Chastelleaux) requests that Knox admit a French doctor who served in the Revolutionary War to the Society of the Cincinnati. Writes, "... you remember very well dear general, that after the siege of york you left behind a...
GLC02437.03160
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
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
16 June 1815
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)
to James Maury Esq.
"...what is incomprehensible to me is that the Marquis of Wellesly...says that 'the aggression which led to war was from the US, not from England.' is there a person in the world who, knowing the circumstances, thinks this? the acts which produced...
GLC09077
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
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