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1712/06/08
Jamison, David (fl. 1691-1717)
to Robert Livingston re: possibility of war
Jamison writes of the threat of war and what preparations are being made. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC03107.00915
1844
Garrison, William Lloyd (1805-1879)
Letter from the American Anti-Slavery Society
A letter issued by various members of the American Anti-Slavery Society asking for financial support from the "anti-slavery public."
GLC06143.01
20 July 1780
Truxton, Thomas (fl. 1780)
[Revolutionary War exchange note drawn on France]
GLC01450.142
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
[1833/12/01 ca.]
Madison, James (1751-1836)
American Colonization Society membership certificate, signed blank
Printed membership certificate signed by Madison as President and R. R. Gurley as Secretary. The American Colonization Society resettled freed black slaves in Liberia. D.B. Mattern letter 6/14/96, Madison accepted the presidency per his 19 February...
GLC04675.02
1696-1697
Unknown
Manuscript related to losses incurred by a war
GLC03107.04776
29 September 1783
Pendleton, Edmund (1721-1803)
to James Madison re: British-American relations
Signature has been clipped-off. British-American relations, sour attitude of the British. Entire bottom of page one removed. Penned in a later hand on A2 in area left open by loss of A1 bottom: "I am at all times | My dr Sir | Yr Affte & Mo. Obt |...
GLC00099.126
1776/08/02
Livingston, Peter Robert
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
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
13 May 1782
to James Madison re: Parliament acknowledges American independence
Defective. Signature missing with some loss of text. News of the acknowledgement of American independence by Parliament, discussion of possible treaty. Letter torn at bottom, end of text lacking. Signature torn irregularly with loss of text...
GLC00099.087
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