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September 1774
Thompson, Ebenezer (fl. 1774)
[Oath to forswear the authority of the pope and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church]
Also signed by Israel Gilman. Signed as justices of the court at Exeter, Massachusetts.
GLC00376
1763
Hume, David (1711-1776)
The History of England: from the Invasion of Julius Caesar to the Revolution in 1688.
First volume of an eight volume set. Title page says it is a new edition, corrected (the first edition was published in 1762). Published in London "for A. Millar, in the Strand." Title page is signed by John Adams. This volume recounts England's...
GLC00388
21 August 1766
Wesley, John (1703-1791)
to Miss Avison
Encourages her in her faith and gives her practical advice on how to increase it. With a side note: "Do not measure the length of your letter by that of mine, I have a thousand avocations."
GLC00496.111
24 January 1775
The Testimony of the people called Quakers, given forth by a meeting of the representatives of said people, in Pennsylvania and New-Jersey.
Title continues: "held at Philadelphia the twenty-fourth day of the first month, 1775." Communicates Quaker opposition to public resolutions created by the colonies against the legislature of Great Britain. Promotes lawful action to address the...
GLC00620
26 November 1772
Stockton, Richard
Document re: building a Presbyterian Church in Princeton, N.J.
Signed on verso.
GLC00184.46
1763-1791
Macaulay, Catharine (1731-1791)
Correspondence of Catharine Macaulay [Decimalized .01- .63]
Collection of correspondence of Catharine Macaulay Graham with various people from England, Scotland, France, and America, including a folder of transcripts of letters not included in this collection.
Materials in this collection consist of...
GLC01794
25 June 1769
Earl of Buchan (1742–1829)
to Macaulay, Catharine
The local common people are simple and congenial to the spirit of liberty but are entrenched in the feudal system, making civil government weak and ineffective. He writes of Presbyterian tendencies to choose local pastors at the destruction of...
GLC01794.07
August 1773
to Revd [John Collett] Ryland
She states her opinion on the state of the country and the proper candidate for Parliament. She highlights the need for piety, virtue, sobriety, and modesty. The lack of values and courage have led to "the eve of a National Bankruptcy." The proper...
GLC01794.21
9 November 1789
Mallet, Philip (fl. ca. 1763-1791)
to Catherine Macaulay
sending a book, mentioning a sermon by Dr. Price on the anniversary of the American Revolution, mentioning the French Revolution (positively)
GLC01794.42
12 November 1789
to Capel Lofft
Mentions her letters on education
GLC01794.43
8 December 1769
Sophronia (pseudonym, fl. 1769-1770)
to Catharine Macaulay
Describes the patriotic spirit of men and a few women in America. While lamenting the frivolousness of many women, she acknowledges the national fervor of others, particularly among the most religious women of New England. Refers to Dickenson, Oho...
GLC01797.02
20 March 1771
McClure, David (1748-1820)
to Henry Knox
Describes the wilderness of New Hampshire around Dartmouth College, commenting on its advantages and disadvantages. Discusses the college and his position with the Grammar School. Ruminates on the potential benefits of the college to society...
GLC02437.00006
20 August 1772
Discusses a trip to western Pennsylvania, where McClure stopped at Fort Pitt before heading further west to serve as missionary to the Delaware Indians in a town on the Muskingum River in Ohio. Gives his thoughts on the regional geography, the fort...
GLC02437.00015
20 January 1773
Goodwin, Samuel (fl. 1751-1773)
Asks Knox to engage in a trade deal with "a Gentleman in Boston" who Goodwin has arranged to sell bibles for.
GLC02437.00025
1 February 1773
Sparhawk, John (1743-1787)
Asks Knox to send him French grammar books and French bibles. Sparhawk later became the Speaker of the New Hampshire House of Representatives.
GLC02437.00028
17 February 1773
Writes about his good health and safe return from Indian country. Mentions that he has not received a letter from Knox. Asks Knox to "convey the inclos'd by some safe Conveyance," possibly in reference to a book order. M'Clure sent Knox a letter...
GLC02437.00032
15 February 1773
Haven, Jason (1733-1803)
Book order for "6 of Baxter's Call." Haven was the pastor of the First Church in Dedham.
GLC02437.00033
8 April 1773
Clarke, Joseph (fl. 1773-1774)
Understands that Knox has not received works by Goldsmith that Clarke has requested (see GLC02437.00021 and GLC02437.00045). Makes a new request for Hume's Essays. Asks for his books to be packed and delivered carefully and discretely, because the...
GLC02437.00050
1 June 1773
Discusses an order for books and quills. Seeks an explanation for the increase in price for a book, Leland's "View of Deistical Writers." Inquires about his request that Knox acquire some snuff for him, even though he knows Knox does not deal in...
GLC02437.00069
2 July 1773
Graves, John (d. 1785)
Orders religious books and a wig powder machine for a friend. Graves was the minister of King's Church, later St. John's Church, in Providence, Rhode Island from 1755 to 1776.
GLC02437.00081
20 July 1773
Williams, Nehemiah (1749-1796)
Places an order for religious books, providing money in advance and relying on Knox's honor to offer a fair price. Williams was a graduate of Harvard University and a Reverend. Books ordered include: Cruden's "Concordance," Dr Dodd's "common place...
GLC02437.00084
26 July 1773
Announces his arrival in Philadelphia after a "long Excursion into the Wilderness." Explains plans to travel back to New England. He expects to arrive in Boston in October. Has just heard of the passing of his friend, Mr. Wheaton, and comments...
GLC02437.00086
27 July 1773
Murray, John (1742-1793)
Expresses some displeasure with Knox's service, but since Murray was able to correct the problem, he has decided to place a new order for books. Also asks where he can reach the Reverend David M'Clure, who was then returning from missionary work...
GLC02437.00088
17 December 1773
Ripley, Sylvanus (1749-1787)
Expresses regret over the death of a common friend, Mr. Morehead. Indicates that Reverend Whitaker will deliver this letter and probably serve as preacher the following day. Ripley served as a missionary, preacher at Dartmouth College, and...
GLC02437.00104
19 December 1773
Pope, Joseph (1746-1826)
to Henry Knox [incomplete]
Places and order for a book. Some words are missing from paper loss at the edges of the document. Pope was a pastor of a church in Spencer and later a chaplain in the Revolutionary War.
GLC02437.00106
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