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1813/05/14
Monroe, James (1758-1831)
Cartel for the exchange of prisoners of war
Broadside reprinting terms of prisoner exchange agreed to by the American and British governments.
GLC01403
1696-1697
Manuscript related to losses incurred by a war
GLC03107.04776
1776/08/02
Livingston, Peter Robert, fl. 1765-1790
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: preparations for war
Peter Robert writes that preparations for war are being made with great "alacrity" in the City, and many individuals are employed in the task of sinking vessels and keeping ships away from New York. He complains that he is troubled by his family...
GLC03107.03352
1744/03/05
Livingston, Henry, 1714-1799
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: war with France
Henry writes that there is a possibility of a French invasion of England, but notes that the English fleet is so well fortified that the French would be utterly foolish to attempt an attack. In terms of the progression of the war, Henry believes...
GLC03107.02699
1813-1814, 1860, 1864
Green, Joseph W., fl. 1812-1815
Diary and 2 letters re: War of 1812 [decimalized]
GLC00498
1846/05/14
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Circular letter re: declaration of war on Mexico
Printed letter signed as Secretary of State. This copy was sent to to Seth Sweetser, U.S. Consul at Guayaquil.
GLC01860.18
12 October 1813
Woodworth, S., & Co., fl. 1813
The war. [Vol. II, no. 17 (October 12, 1813)]
Prints updates on War of 1812.
GLC03436.16
1854/06/06
Rusk, Thomas J. (Thomas Jefferson), 1803-1857
to Thomas Ward re: possible war with Spain
GLC02145.52
1740/05/16
Livingston, Philip, 1686-1749
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: war with Spain
Philip writes that the English are fairing poorly in their confrontation with Spain. He notes that Robert's cousin Johnie is interested in putting together a company of men so that he can get a Captain's commission, which may give him the...
GLC03107.02595
1792/08/20
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Jonathan Trumbull re: American prisoners in Algiers
Written as President to Trumbull, Speaker of the House of Representatives, concerning the petition of American prisoners in Algiers which Trumbull forwarded.
GLC02793.001
15 July 1872
Bermejo, Segismundo, 1832-1899
To the commander of the sloop of war Canandaigua [in Spanish]
Seal in upper lefthand corner of first page. Pages sewn together in upper lefthand corner. Denounces the ex-Confederate blockade runner "Virginius". Argues that the ship has violated Spanish waters and committed piratical acts. Admiral Bermejo y...
GLC02254.34
November 1776
Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794
The Theatre of war in North America [with:] A compendious account....
Not in Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, but possibly related to 6 (?). With text "A Compendious Account of the British Colonies in North America" which contains a 1765 popluation chart of the British Colonies in North America...
GLC03285
1842/04/29
Gillespie, B., fl. 1842
to Edward Burleson re: Vasquez expedition and archives war
GLC02575
1768-1813
Revolutionary War military officers: 19 letters and documents [decimalized]
[decimalized 02499.01-02499.19]
GLC02499
1805/08/08
Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816
to Hamuda Bassa re: threatened war between Tunis and U.S.
Final draft of GLC 2794.084 in a clerk's hand, with Lear's signature. Written aboard the "U.S.S. Constitution." Lear writes: "the repeated threats of your Excellency to make war upon the United States has Obliged the Commander of the American...
GLC02794.085
1780
Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797
An impartial history of the war in America... to 1779
Printed for J. Milliken. With large folding plate opposite titlepage, "A New Map of North America" [no imprint] and accompanied by 13 additional plates, all fanciful depictions of American and British leaders.
GLC01842
1812/06/11
At a legal Meeting of the Inhabitants [War of 1812 broadside]
Discusses the alarming state of public affairs & measures necessary, including resolutions against the War with Britain.
GLC02880
1813
Jeakes, Joseph, fl. 1812-1813
His Majesty's ship Shannon... capturing the American... Frigate Chesapeake
Published G. Webster. War of 1812 print.
GLC03282
1805/08/02
to Hamuda Bassa re: introduction as American Consul
Written aboard the "U.S.S. Constitution." Draft copy of letter with edits. "[T]he honor of presenting myself to your Excellency In the purpose of fulfilling the President's wishes."
GLC02794.075
1740/09/06
to John DeWitt re: war between Great Britain and France
Philip Livingston expresses concern regarding the effect that a war between France and Great Britain may have on his trading. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.04418
1775/06/21
Livingston, Walter, 1740-1797
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: news of American troops
Walter writes that he has heard of plans to send troops to New York under General Worcester, and notes that Coll. [George] Washington, "a good soldier and a man of sense," if to be appointed commander-in-chief of the American forces. He also asks...
GLC03107.03330
1712/04/09
Jamison, David, fl. 1619-1717
to Robert Livingston re: possibility or war, conflict at sea
Jamison explains how Parliament is currently divided over the issue of going to war, and states that some man of wars have already arrived in Amerca. He also talks describes a violent conflict where a ship was taken for ransom, and some men were...
GLC03107.00912
1860
O'Connell, Daniel, 1775-1847
Daniel O'Connell upon American slavery: with other Irish testimonies.
Anti-Slavery tracts no. 5, new series. Published by the American Anti-slavery Society.
GLC00267.088
1776-1779
Catherwood, Robert, fl. 1764-1783
Legal documents relating to captured American privateers [Decimalized .01-.10]
Collection of legal documents dated 1776 to 1779. Consists of 10 documents relating to captured American vessels which contained enslaved people and cargo,
GLC01411
1769-1791
New Hampshire Revolutionary War documents, mainly dealing with draft, militia
1. King George III. D: Portsmouth, N.H. 4 November 1769. Legal writ to the sheriff of New Hampshire ordering the seizure of Richard Perkins for appearance in court. 1p. + docket + endorsement.
2. State of New Hampshire. D: Hillsborough, [N.H.]...
GLC03657
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