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08 December 1812
Adams, John (1735-1826)
to Dr. Benjamin Rush re: dream of American glory, early history
"The history of the hobby horse" -p.4 (Adams's humorous name for the story he tells in this letter.) Free frank on p.4
GLC00599
[1805]
Bashaw Caramanli, Jusuf (fl. 1805-1811)
Receipt of ransom for American prisoners [in Arabic with English translation]
"We hereby acknowledge & have received from the hands of Col: Tobias Lear the full sum of sixty thousand dollars mentioned as Ransom for two hundred Americans, in the Treaty of Peace." Notation on second page: "Translation."
GLC02794.173
21 July 1815
Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848)
[Passeport N.5: Passport introducing American Joel Post as Envoy Extraordinary to England]
In French. Introduces Joel Post as Envoy Extroadinary to England and certifies that he is an American citizen. Also provides physical description of Post: his age (46), height (5' 9.5"), brow (high), eyes (grey), nose (straight), mouth (average)...
GLC01676
1809/02/14
Allen, William (fl. 1783)
to George Davis re: robbery of American property by a Tripolitan ship
"Enclosed I take the liberty to hand you several documents proving the robbery of fourteen hundred and eleven Dollars, by a Tripolitan vessel." Scribal copy bound together with GLC 2794.118, .120-.124, .128-.133, .135-.145 and .147-.151. (Letter...
GLC02794.142
1809
Davis, George (fl. 1803-1811)
Extracts from Davis' journal of activities as American Consul in Tripoli
Detailed account of finances and meetings with the heads of state of Tripoli, Morocco, Algiers and Malta. Also mentions a kidnapping by the Tripolitan Bashaw's boat crew, who had "landed on the coast of Sicily and carried off two young children . ....
GLC02794.147
1809-1810
Detailed account of import/export transactions. In notes from 1 to 6 February 1810, Davis gives an account of the Bey of Tripoli's mission "with 1500 cavalry and a small train of artillery to enforce obedience from some of the adjacent arabs and...
GLC02794.149
1810
Same entries as GLC 2794.159, but written in different format. Contains shipping records, as well as the arbitrated resolution of a "difference of opinion between the English Consuls and [Davis] as to the amount of freight, of the Vessel which was...
GLC02794.158
Same entries as GLC 2794.158, written in different format. For extract see GLC 2794.158. Journal entries spanning 17 February to 19 March 1810.
GLC02794.159
1805/08/10
Lear, Tobias (1762-1816)
to Hamuda Bassa re: delayed response to Lear's letter on possible war
Draft copy of GLC 2794.090. Written aboard the "U.S.S. Constitution." For excerpt, see GLC 2794.090. Docketed on verso.
GLC02794.089
Final draft of GLC 2794.089 in a clerk's hand with Lear's signature. Written aboard the "U.S.S. Constitution." "I had flattered myself that I should have had the honor of hearing from your Excellency, in answer to my letters of the 8th. of this...
GLC02794.090
1690/06/18
Livingston, Robert
to the Governor and Council of Boston re: war with French, Jacob Leisler
The letter discusses the current situation in Albany with regard to the war with the French. It also explains the calamity of Jacob Leisler's authority, and the immediate need for a new Governor of Albany and New York. P.4 contains a note to Dirk...
GLC03107.02032
1739/09/06
Storke, Sam
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: possibility of war and its impact on trade
The letter describes mounting tensions with Spain and France, and notes that trade will be significantly altered if war breaks out. Marked as a copy, and precedes another letter dated 10 October 1739. In the second letter, Storke informs Livingston...
GLC03107.02585
1797-1820
Varnum, Joseph B.
Letters to Varnum re: military & political, Quasi-War, 1812, patronage [Decimalized .01- .22]
See separate inventory.
GLC03845
28 December 1800
Gallais (fl. 1800)
[Captain Gallais' observations on American merchant ships engaged in combat with French ships]
Written in French by a Captain Gallais of the corsair La Laure to First Consul of French Republic Napoleon Bonaparte. Translation in collateral file. Gallais is offering his opinion on how the French government should handle American merchant ships...
GLC03570
1844/02/03
Buchanan, James (1791-1868)
to Edward D. Gazzam re: American interests better served by Texas independence
Written as Senator from Pennsylvania, regarding the bill for admission of Texas to the Union and South Carolina's opposition to another Tariff bill. Buchanan argues that an independent Texas would be better for America unless Great Britain were to...
GLC02104
1779/06/24
Rutledge, John
to Benjamin Lincoln re: war content: "I am glad the attack was made"
Written one month after Lincoln's surrender at Charleston, S.C.
GLC02470.35
17 June 1755
Fitch, Thomas (1700-1774)
[Military instruction for Major General William Johnson during the French and Indian War]
Gives Johnson instructions for administering "the Defence and Protection of his Majesty's Territories against the French at Crown Point...and for removing Encroachments already made there..."
GLC01450.250.01
[n.d.]
Unknown
Incomplete journal describing political climate in New York before the American Revolution
GLC03107.05413
September 1781
A list of the Vessels appropriated to the American Army, loaded with Ordnance & Stores.
Enumerates military stores for use in the siege of Yorktown embarked on sixty-four ships at Head of Elk, Maryland. The names of the ships and captains are recorded.
- Pages 1-3 list 64 ships, enumerating type (sloop, schooner, etc.), name, captain...
GLC02437.01202
27 August 1776- 1777
Rooke, Henry (fl. 1775-1783)
[British soldier's journal detailing New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania engagements during the Revolutionary War]
Rooke, a British soldier, records various Revolutionary War events. Discusses the Battle of Long Island, during which he estimates 1,500 Americans were killed and 2,000 taken prisoner. Mentions the November 1776 British capture of Fort Lee, New...
GLC03881.04
1740/12
Livingston, Philip
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: fear of war with the French, trade on the Oswego
Philip believes it will not be long until they are at war with the French, at which time he will retreat from the troublesome town of Albany. He discusses in length the trading ventures of the ship Oswego, forecasts high prices for bread and flour...
GLC03107.02607
13 January 1812
Minutes of the Proceedings of the Thirteenth American Convention for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery...
"Minutes of the Proceedings of the Thirteenth American Convention for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery, and Improving the Condition of the African Race Assembled at Philadelphia..." Reports on schools for African-Americans, kidnapping, arrests of...
GLC09328
8 September 1791
Recieved Account of Bounties Paid by Said town to Soldiers in the corps of the Late War
This document is the received amount of bounties paid by said town to soldiers in the course of the late war.
GLC03657.08
[1847 ca.]
Collection of 10 documents relating to or by participants in the Mexican War [Decimalized .01- .11]
GLC02494
12 November 1812
Dearborn, Henry (1751-1829)
Treaty for the Release of Prisoners of War upon their parole, and for their eventual exchange, concluded at Whitehall. U.S.
Cosigned by Robert McDouall for the British. General Dearborn, commander of the Northern Department of U.S. forces, and Captain Robert McDouall, aid de camp to the Governour in chief of Canada arranged this treaty for prisoner exchanges during the...
GLC00437
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