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1771
Macaulay, Catharine (1731-1791)
to John Dickinson
Response in draft form to Dickinson's previous letter, concerning her hopes that America confine its "lust for ornaments to the limits of their own ingenuity."
GLC01790.02
17 December 1770
Dickinson, John (1732-1808)
to Catharine Macaulay
Sends a piece of American silk as an expression of his admiration and gratitude for her.
GLC01790.03
25 March 1777
Bowdoin, James (1726-1790)
Requests assistance in writing a history of the present disputes. Reports the American people "continue spirited & determined." Complains "the English now in America seem to have lost all that humanity for which they were justly famed."
GLC01791.02
30 March 1770
Lee, Richard Henry (1732-1794)
to Catharine Macaulay.
Relating his admiration for Macaulay's spirit and love of liberty.
GLC01792
22 September 1769
Livingston, William
Livingston thanks her for the present of her history of England and argues that "nothing will satisfy us short of a Constitution" with America able to tax itself.
GLC01793
1763-1791
Correspondence of Catharine Macaulay [Decimalized .01- .63]
Collection of correspondence of Catharine Macaulay Graham with various people from England, Scotland, France, and America, including a folder of transcripts of letters not included in this collection.
Materials in this collection consist of...
GLC01794
30 November 1763
[On W Macaulays History of England]
Examines the role of women.
GLC01794.01
Circa September 1766
[epitaph]
Memorializes George Maculey after his death as a man of learning and social perfection, devoted to family and country.
GLC01794.02
1 March 1791
To Samuel Adams
draft, She writes about affairs in Europe with the French Revolution and resulting implications. She hopes to hear from him.
GLC01794.03
4 September 1768
Earl of Buchan (1742–1829)
To Catherine Macaulay
He inquires after her health. He is without money and the "common decencies of my rank & character." He speaks of a tendency to remove oneself from public life for mental relaxation, and of matrimony. He wishes to discuss the affairs of America.
The...
GLC01794.04
12 February 1769
He compliments her on her fourth volume and mentions the reaction of a local woman. He talked with Benjamin Rush about CMG and reports the conversation.
The 11th Earl of Buchan, David Steuart Erskine, (1742–1829)
GLC01794.05
Typed Copy of GLC 01794.05
GLC01794.05.01
9 June 1769
to Earl of Buchan
She thanks him for entertaining her. She saw his wife and sister while they were in London. She is sorry to hear about his health.
GLC01794.06
25 June 1769
to Macaulay, Catharine
The local common people are simple and congenial to the spirit of liberty but are entrenched in the feudal system, making civil government weak and ineffective. He writes of Presbyterian tendencies to choose local pastors at the destruction of...
GLC01794.07
1770
written on verso of E. Dilly to Catherine Macaulay 1770/1/5, re: She has suffered poor health. She looks forward to publications of greater consequence. She hopes conditions improve for his family. Previous letter from E. Dilly on the verso, crossed...
GLC01794.08
21 January 1771
Earl of Buchan (1742-1829)
to Catherine Macaulay
He reports the undercurrents of the recent elections in Scotland and the state of the "spirit of liberty." He plans to erect a temple to liberty and learning near his home.
GLC01794.09
22 July 1771
She comments on the state of the Scottish elections. She appreciates the place he has given her in his temple of liberty and learning and is grateful for their friendship. She plans a seaside trip for sea bathing for her health.
The 11th Earl of...
GLC01794.10
8 October 1774
He associates his attachment to the liberties of mankind with CMG, and highly praises her. He remains concerned about her health.
GLC01794.11
13 December 1774
She writes about living through posterity and expresses admiration of the Earl. Her health is much better. She writes about her daughter.
GLC01794.12
25 January 1779
Lord Harcourt (fl. 1763-1791)
[to Madam]
He expresses regret that she has been so sick and unable to travel, but is glad that she is feeling better now. He compares the English and the French. He mentions Lord Chatham's declaration to never acknowledge the independence of America, which, in...
GLC01794.14
21 September [1789]
Bushfield, William Robinson
He introduces himself and sends a French cockade as a gift. He acknowledges that she honors people who make noble struggles for liberty. The Address is partialy missing, it looks like a corner of the page was torn out.
GLC01794.16
[1789]
Robinson, William (fl. 1789)
She acknowledges his acquaintance. The French Revolution is a very important event and she is grateful to have seen it. On verso of W. Blackstone Bussar to Catharine Macaulay.
GLC01794.17
23 November 1773
Burgh, James (fl. 1773)
He returns the books he borrowed from her, the Harleian collection. He comments on his poor health and his doctor. He has printed twelve sheets of Political Disquisitions and will present her a copy.
GLC01794.19
29 November 1773
to James Burgh
She responds to his return of the Harleian collection. Sh comments on his health and the death of Dr. Hasekswerth
GLC01794.20
August 1773
to Revd [John Collett] Ryland
She states her opinion on the state of the country and the proper candidate for Parliament. She highlights the need for piety, virtue, sobriety, and modesty. The lack of values and courage have led to "the eve of a National Bankruptcy." The proper...
GLC01794.21
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