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5 July 1813
Cranston, F.H (fl. 1813-)
to mayor Thomas Apinwall
The writer explains the circumstances of his capture. It appears that British vessels were mistaken for American ones.
GLC06997.027
9 April 1803
Madison, James (1751-1836)
[Circular letter about an act to protect U.S. seamen]
Printed circular letter, labeled "Duplicate" at top, regarding an act to further protect American seamen. Mentions the slave trade. Addressed to Thomas Aborn, Commercial Agent of the U.S. at Cayenne. Signed in type by Thomas Jefferson as president...
GLC00515
3 January 1801 - 15 January 1803
Dennie, Joseph (1768-1812)
Port Folio. [Vol. 1, no. 1 (Jan. 3, 1801)-v. 2, no. 52 (Jan. 15, 1803)]
A literary and political magazine. Contains fiction, history, printings of original letters by major figures in American history, and discussions of politics and international affairs. Includes volumes one (416 pages) and two (416 pages) bound in a...
GLC03463
1 January 1803 - 29 December 1804
Port Folio. [Vol. 3, no. 1 (Jan. 1, 1803)-v. 4, no. 52 (Dec. 29, 1804)]
A literary and political magazine. Contains fiction, history, printings of original letters by major figures in American history, and discussions of politics and international affairs. Includes volumes three (424 pages) and four (416 pages) bound...
GLC03464
12 February 1803
Gates, Horatio (1728-1806)
to Robert Livingston
Revolutionary War general Horatio Gates, replying to a letter from Livingston, American minister to France, discusses the Haitian Revolution, the Louisiana Purchase, Napoleon, and other French notables.
Writes, "I greedily devour every line that...
GLC06611
12 June 1812
Young & Minns (1803-1814)
New-England palladium. [Vol. 39, no. 47]
Printed at the beginning of the War of 1812. Contains various articles relating to the war, including a long report on the declaration of war on England. Also reports on foreign affairs and activities in the House of Representatives. Contains many...
GLC08738
1802
Caines, George (fl. 1802)
An Enquiry into the law merchant of the United States...
First American treatise on commercial law. Vol. 1 was the only one published. First edition. American Imprints 1978, Marvin p. 169. Spine title: Lex Mercatoria. Dedicated to Jefferson. Signed on titlepage " Jona. D. Weston."
GLC04160
8 April 1814
Foster, Ephraim H. (1794-1854)
to William Graham
Talks about the "glorious & transporting news" of Andrew Jackson's victory over the Creek Indians at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend, which would prove to be the effective end of the Creek War. Exalts over "the true Genl. Jackson," and his success...
GLC02804
29 March 1807
to David Erskine [copy]
Clerical copy of a letter written by Madison to Erskine, the British minister plenipotentiary. The letter was sent to James Monroe, the American minister plenipotentiary, along with GLC1096.01. Secretary of State Madison criticizes tactfully and...
GLC01096.02
19 June 1812
Monroe, James (1758-1831)
to William Plumer
Circular letter notifying the governor of New Hampshire of the declaration of war made against Britain, officially beginning the War of 1812. Sent with copies of the act declaring war and a report of the Committee of Foreign Relations (not included)...
GLC00639.22
25 July 1812
Flint, Elijah (b. 1779)
to Elijah Flint
Provides a lengthy discussion of "the declaration of war with G. Britain, and the unprepared Situation we were placed in to make our defence." Comments on the spread of the news of the start of the War of 1812 to British forces and relations with...
GLC03436.01
17 June 1801
to David Lenox
Forwards papers to Lenox concerning British impressment of American seamen because they possibly allude to one such impressed citizen, John Stafford.
GLC01511
15 April 1801
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
to Samuel Smith
Congratulates Smith on his appointment as Secretary of Navy. Recommends his friend Henry Jackson be appointed to the office of Naval Agent. Describes Jackson's background and notes his contribution to the war (Revolutionary War).
GLC02437.07520
1803/09/13
Davis, George (fl. 1803-1811)
Extract of letter to James Madison re: Cathcart's allegations
Davis provides Madison with an account of his conversation with the Bey Sapatapa regarding Cathcart's allegations that Davis was no longer the recognized American Consul. With a copy of a letter from James Leander Cathcart, Consul at Tunis, to the...
GLC02794.056
19 November 1810
Clymer, George (1739-1813)
to Henry Clymer
Follows a letter to his son about his business affairs (not included) because he found himself with extra paper. Compliments a studious young woman named Eliza, possibly of some relation to them. Praises a discourse by Joseph Hopkinson, the author...
GLC05725
25 July 1805
Scales, William (fl. 1805)
to Henry Knox
Writes that he did not pick a side during the war, and was against the war entirely. Now regrets that he is being made to suffer the repercussions of a war he did not support. Discusses importing clergy members from Britain, as well as belief in...
GLC02437.07955
1801/08/01
Circular to Consuls and Commercial Agents of the U.S. from Dept. of State
re: Certification of foreign ships bought by American citizens, and setting protocol for overseas trade.
GLC02794.047
24 March 1812
Kinsley, Benjamin (fl. 1812)
to His Brother
Re: War of 1812, impressment: "I have had the misfortune to be imprest on board of a British Man of War... I said that I was a native of Poland so I cannot remedy it otherwise but by your assistance you must not neglect to insert my Birthright..."
GLC08350
15 September 1813
Perry, Oliver Hazard (1785-1819)
to William H. Harrison
Requests funds for the maintenance of prisoners during the War of 1812. Written aboard the schooner Ariel.
GLC05264.02
1805/08/07
Bassa, Hamuda (fl. 1803-1807)
to Tobias Lear re: [?] [in Italian]
Mentions American Consul to Algiers, George Davis. Draft copy of GLC 2794.083. Docketed on verso.
GLC02794.082
1811/04/08
Bashaw Caramanli, Jusuf (fl. 1805-1811)
Mentions John Payne, B[ryan] McDonough and George Davis, all of whom worked for the American Consulate.
GLC02794.164
20 April 1813
Armstrong, John (1755-1816)
to Joseph Haslet
Writes to the governor of Delaware to relay that he is happy to hear that the state's legislature has drafted a battalion of Delaware militia into United States Army to fight in the War of 1812. Armstrong was the current secretary of war.
GLC03366
9 July 1814
Burnham, Michael (1775-1836)
New-York herald. [No. 1315 (July 9, 1814)]
Issue from the War of 1812. Contains various items relating to the war, including the burning of towns and naval activities, such as the capture of the USS Essex by the HMS Phoebe & Cherub. Also contains a long article on proceedings in Parliament.
GLC08747
28 February 1828
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)
[Two acts of Congress which offer protection of seamen and a partial ban on imported slaves]
The first act is titled: "An Act supplementary to the "Act concerning Consuls and Vice-Consuls, and for the further protection of American Seamen." The second act is titled: "An Act to prevent the importation of certain Persons into certain States...
GLC05198
20 September 1813
to Henry Dearborn
President Madison writes to General Dearborn, commander of the United States army during the War of 1812, to discuss war plans and British policy. He also mentions problems with Massachusetts Governor Caleb Strong, who had refused to call out...
GLC02538
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