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16 June 1783
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
to Chevalier [Francois Jean] de Chastellux
Discusses the character of the people of the new nation and hopes that the central government will be strong to prevent anarchy.
GLC02437.02165
26 September 1818
Adams, John (1735-1826)
to Caesar Augustus Rodney
re: revolutions in South America, mentions memories of James Otis. Rodney had just returned from South America
GLC00922
6 January 1785
Webber, James (fl. 1784-1797)
to Henry Knox
Webber, a London merchant and friend of William Knox, reports the details of William's recent episode of mental illness. William had announced his intentions to marry Miss Laurens, "a Daughter of Mr Henry Laurens." Although they were apparently...
GLC02437.03082
08 October 1780
Pendleton, Edmund (1721-1803)
to James Madison re: actions of the British fleet and British government
Mentions Portsmouth, Va. and public executions in Britain. Signature was partially cut along top but not removed from leaf.
GLC00099.049
15 November 1859
Moore, John (1826-1907)
to Mary [Kelly]
Reports that Judge Eckles and General Johnston had affidavits showing that the Mormons had purchased artillery pieces and placed them in Salt Lake City. Comments that he had dinner with the governor and declined an invitation from the governor's...
GLC04194.25
11 April 1847
Scott, Winfield (1786-1866)
Al pueblo sensato de Mexico. Proclama [in Spanish]
"To the sensible town of Mexico. A Proclamation." States that Americans are not enemies of peaceful Mexicans and respect their religion. Discusses martial law and the power of the army to prosecute offenders. Also mentions that all food and...
GLC06366.03
28 September 1943
Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Written at home. Sylvia notes the weather is an Indian Summer, which he may or may not know depending on where he is, and that her sister Mad is sick. Says it will soon be Rosh Hashanah [Jewish New Year]. She isn't religious, but the holiday evokes...
GLC09414.0126
1775
Waldo, Jonathan (fl. 1774-1779)
to William Knox
Thanks Knox for so often obliging him. Reports that Mr. Oliver, possibly Andrew Oliver, will pay Knox for the gun he got for Waldo (see GLC02437.00190 and GLC02437.00194). Assures him that Knox's requests are foremost on his mind. Expresses his...
GLC02437.00230
10 March 1794
Jackson, Henry (1747-1809)
Informs Knox he did not receive his note or Mr. Swan's letter until last Saturday. Explains he is unable to make a trip to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania unless it is absolutely necessary. Requests Knox to mention his name to an unnamed minister if an...
GLC02437.06060
1775/08/31
Lawrence, Catharine (fl. 1775-1782)
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: plea for shelter during dangerous times
Robert, Jr.'s sister begs him to grant her some shelter and safety during such dangerous times, and also adds: "The Almightly God is omnipresent here & there his Goodness was great when greap shott went hissing thro the Air like the sound of sky...
GLC03107.03327
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