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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
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
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.
The war. [Vol. II, no. 17 (October 12, 1813)]
Prints updates on War of 1812.
GLC03436.16
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
1854/06/06
Rusk, Thomas J.
to Thomas Ward re: possible war with Spain
GLC02145.52
1740/05/16
Livingston, Philip
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
30 April 1781
to James Madison re: the war in Virginia, Lafayette
Concerning the war in Virginia. With postscript on Lafayette. Also mentions: General Philips, Rumor of alliance between Russia and Britain, York (Va.), Williamsburg (Va.), Col. Innes [?], Ruffin's Ferry [?], Appomattox River, Gen. Muhlenburg, Cedar...
GLC00099.067
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 (fl. 1776)
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
1813
Jeakes, Joseph (fl. 1812-1813)
His Majesty's ship Shannon... capturing the American... Frigate Chesapeake
Published G. Webster. War of 1812 print.
GLC03282
1805/08/08
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
1768-1813
Revolutionary War military officers: 19 letters and documents [decimalized]
[decimalized 02499.01-02499.19]
GLC02499
01 June 1846
Robinson, Joseph C.
to "Editor" re: Texas-Mexico War, imprisonment as POW
Robinson's retained copy of a letter written to the editor of the Newspaper "Intelligencer." Does not appear to have been published. With irrelevant docketing on the outter leaf concerning (Robinson's?) sister, initialed J.C.R. Some sentences and...
GLC00120
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
14 May 1781
to James Madison re: War in Virginia and Carolina
With two line postscript on p. 3 on Cornwallis at Halifax. Also mentions: Gen. Philips, James Town (Va.), Brandon (Va.) [?], Marquis de Lafayette, Gen. Muhlenburg, James River, Gen. Nelson, Petersburg (Va.), Hicks's Ford (Va.) [?], Richmond (Va.)...
GLC00099.069
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
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
8 March 1762
Thurston, Samuel
to uncle re: Spanish hostilities against American ships (reused)
Letter regarding Spanish hostilities against American ships. Reused by recipient, containing three retained drafts of Edward Thourston (uncle) written on the inner pages to other people, Newport, 1762.
GLC01450.412.06
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