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John Kean To Susan Livingston, July 30, 1786, John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Kean wrote from Claremont to Susan Livingston, address not included. He was still at Claremont due to his gout and his friend Hindman's wishes and did not think he would move further North. He was upset that he would not get to see the Cohes. Hindman was supposed to go to Lebanon on August 15 but had to return to New York. John had been spending time with the Livingston family and mentioned reading Mr. Blair's sermon on Candour to them. He said that the "good old lady", presumably Margaret Beekman Livingston was taking good care of him. He …

John Kean To Susan Livingston, C. 1786 (12), John Kean

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

John Kean wrote to Susan Livingston, unaddressed. He explained how the damp weather would not only put a halt to an excursion he had planned, but would also put a delay on he and Susan seeing each other again. He inquired to know about her health and wrote how he surprisingly held up very well even in the unsatisfactory weather. This item is not dated.

Benjamin Harrison To Alexander Donald, November 7, 1785, Benjamin Harrison

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Benjamin Harrison wrote from Brandon, VA to Alexander Donald, addressed to Richmond, VA. He inquired about his health and mentioned his own. He wrote that Mr. Willison was in town and after breakfast was going to speak with Mr. Lightfoots about buying wheat from Donald's ship. He mentioned their mutual friends Mr. Manson, Mrs. Page, and Mr. Burton.

David Ramsay To John Kean, September 13, 1785, David Ramsay

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

David Ramsay wrote from Charleston to John Kean, addressed to Congress. He requested that John transfer money to different people including Col. Bayard, Mr. Collins, and Miss Rally Ellis at Col. White's in Elizabethtown. Included at the end is a receipt between David Ramsay and Col. White via John Kean that is signed by Stephen Tinker.

People Included: Josiah Smith, Dr. Ragers, and Isaac Collins.

Benjamin Harrison To Alexander Donald, July 29, 1785, Benjamin Harrison

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Benjamin Harrison wrote from Brandon, VA to Alexander Donald, addressed to Richmond, VA. He wrote regarding a bond between him and a Mr. Tabb. He mentioned that his fishing club met and he hoped that Alexander would come soon to a meeting and bring Mr. Manson. He thought their upcoming trip to Norfolk would be good for his health as he had had a fever.

People Included: Mr. Matthews, Betsy, Mr. Gammell, Col. Harrison, and Miss A_l_a.

Benjamin Harrison To Unknown Person, May 5, 1785, Benjamin Harrison

Liberty Hall Collection 1780s

Benjamin Harrison wrote from Brandon, VA to an unknown person, address not included. He had just returned home and was sick, but was doing better now. He received the letter written from Richmond and wrote he does not know much of the Georgetown acquaintance it referred to. However, from what he does know of the family he did not think they would be valuable correspondents. He mentioned John Page's estate and mentioned a partnership.

People Include: Mr. Burton, John Tyler, M. Page, and John Allen.

Excerpt, An Historical Narrative And Topographical Description Of Louisiana And West Florida, Thomas Hutchins, Michelle Sonnenberg, Hannah Gorski

Early Visions Bucket

"An Historical Narrative and Topographical Description of Louisiana and West Florida (1784) gives a base description of the coastline, river systems, and barrier islands of Louisiana and West Florida. Thomas Hutchins utilizes soundings and charts created by George Gauld, an engineer employed by the British Admiralty to survey the Gulf Coast. (Sections included here are the Preface, descriptions of the West Florida Panhandle and the Tortugas, the Conclusion, and a Table of Distances that closes the volume.)"

The French Gazette, Norman Desmarais, Carl Becker

Primary Sources

The French Gazette is an English translation of the Gazette Françoise, the French newspaper published in Newport, RI by the French fleet that brought the Count de Rochambeau and 5800 French troops to America in July, 1780. The newspaper intended to translate various news items printed in American newspapers to keep the officers and men abreast of political events in this emerging nation. It is the first known service newspaper published by an expeditionary force. The French facsimile edition is also available elsewhere on this site.

Gazette Francoise

Primary Sources

The Gazette Françoise is a facsimile edition of the French newspaper published in Newport, RI by the French fleet. The newspaper intended to translate various news items printed in American newspapers to keep the officers and men abreast of political events in this emerging nation. It is the first known service newspaper published by an expeditionary force. The English translation is available elsewhere on this site.

The History Of Emily Montague Vol I, Frances Brooke

Settler Literature Archive

No abstract provided.

Note Granting Lieut. Samuel Dogget Leave For A Month. Signed By Horatio Gates, Ticonderoga, New York, 1776., Horatio Gates, Continental Army

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Lieutenant Doggett is granted one month's leave in September of 1776. At the time this note was written Gates was headquartered at Ticonderoga, New York.

Dumb Speech, Or The Art Of Conversing By The Fingers Only, As Well In The Dark As In The Light, R. Aiken

Deaf Rare Books

No abstract provided.

Selections From Adam Smith's Wealth Of Nations (1776), Adam Smith

Readings in American Civic Literacy

No abstract provided.

1775, Aug 30 - Thomas Gilchrist, Thomas Gilchrist

Thomas Gilchrist Letters

Letter to uncle, Thomas Edgar, about the American Colonies and preparations for war.

1775, May 7th - Alexander Martin, Alexander Martin

Martin Family Papers

Correspondence between brothers, Alexander Martin and John Martin of Virginia. Letter provides updates on the welfare of the family and business matters.

Excerpt, Concise Natural History Of East And West Florida, Bernard Romans, Gale Busjahn

Early Visions Bucket

"Bernard Romans (b.1720) was born in the Netherlands, emigrated to America around 1757, and after a life of some controversy, died at about the age of 64. Romans, who spent sixteen years in North America (not all times, places, and activities accurately recorded), demonstrated his broad range of experiences with A Concise Natural History of East and West Florida (1775)."

1774, December 23 - Thomas Gilchrist, Thomas Gilchrist

Thomas Gilchrist Letters

Letter to Thomas Edgar regarding developments of Gilchrist's late brother's estate, continued struggles to receive payment from Dr. Campbell, and reports of the Boston Massacre.

1771, October 20 - Thomas Gilchrist, Thomas Gilchrist

Thomas Gilchrist Letters

Letter to Thomas Edgar discussing delayed travel, wine and Virginia Ham shipments, and estate matters. Letter mentions Mr. Gibson and Thomas Harrison.

The Life And Spiritual Sufferings Of That Faithful Servant Of Christ Jane Hoskens, A Public Preacher Among The People Called Quakers, Jane Fenn Hoskens

Zea E-Books in American Studies

In 1712, nineteen-year-old Jane Fenn left her home, family, and friends in London to obey an inner voice that said ——“Go to Pennsylvania! ” Arrived in Philadelphia, she was soon cast into debtors’ prison for refusing to sign an indenture dictated by the man who had arranged her passage. Redeemed by a group of Quakers from Plymouth County who wished to employ her as a schoolteacher, she spent three years in their community and began to absorb their teachings and their ways.

Her narrative chronicles her inward struggles with her own sense of unworthiness, the temptations of Satan, her distaste …

The Life And Spiritual Sufferings Of That Faithful Servant Of Christ Jane Hoskens, A Public Preacher Among The People Called Quakers, Jane Fenn Hoskens, Paul Royster Editor

Historical Quaker Books

In 1712, nineteen-year-old Jane Fenn left her home, family, and friends in London to obey an inner voice that said ——“Go to Pennsylvania! ” Arrived in Philadelphia, she was soon cast into debtors’ prison for refusing to sign an indenture dictated by the man who had arranged her passage. Redeemed by a group of Quakers from Plymouth County who wished to employ her as a schoolteacher, she spent three years in their community and began to absorb their teachings and their ways.

Her narrative chronicles her inward struggles with her own sense of unworthiness, the temptations of Satan, her distaste …

The Life And Spiritual Sufferings Of That Faithful Servant Of Christ Jane Hoskens, A Public Preacher Among The People Called Quakers (1771), Jane Fenn Hoskens, Paul Royster , Editor

Electronic Texts in American Studies

In 1712, nineteen-year-old Jane Fenn left her home, family, and friends in London to obey an inner voice that said ——“Go to Pennsylvania! ” Arrived in Philadelphia, she was soon cast into debtors’ prison for refusing to sign an indenture dictated by the man who had arranged her passage. Redeemed by a group of Quakers from Plymouth County who wished to employ her as a schoolteacher, she spent three years in their community and began to absorb their teachings and their ways.

Her narrative chronicles her inward struggles with her own sense of unworthiness, the temptations of Satan, her distaste …

Excerpt, Report Of The General Survey In The Southern District Of North America And The Atlantic Pilot, John William Gerard De Brahm, Nicole Fritz, Heather Wiseman, Gail Busjahn

Early Visions Bucket

"Penned during a hiatus in 1771 from John William de Brahm's position as The Surveyor General of the Southern District of North America, he wrote the most popular of these volumes “Report on The General Survey.” The Atlantic Pilot, published in England in 1772, helped increase the British awareness of the coasts and geographical surroundings. Honoring the King’s orders, De Brahm made discoveries and surveyed the seas mapping and recording the safe navigation for future shipping."

1767, May 6 - Thomas Edgar, Thomas Edgar

Thomas Gilchrist Letters

Letter to James Hynd about selling property and travel to Barbados.

De Ascite, Thomas Marten, David Ruhnkenius

Lecture Notes

This thesis is bound with Volume 2 of Gustavus Richard Brown's handwritten notes of William Cullen's Lectures on Physiology.

De Variolarum Insitione, Ephraim Howard

Lecture Notes

This thesis is bound with Volume 2 of Gustavus Richard Brown's handwritten notes of William Cullen's Lectures on Physiology.

Lectures On Physiology By William Cullen, Gustavus Richard Brown

Lecture Notes

Handwritten notes of William Cullen's lectures taken by an American student, Gustavus Richard Brown.

Rb 004 Guide To Cora And Webb Mading Collection On Public Health, John P. Mcgovern Historical Collections & Research Center

Rare Books Finding Aids

The Cora and Webb Mading Collection focuses on public health and contains over 1,500 books and pamphlets on urban sanitation in the United States and communicable diseases. Two important aspects of the collection are the large number of early twentieth century city and state health department reports and the nineteenth century pamphlets on specific contagious diseases. See more at RB 004.

Lectures On Physiology By William Cullen, Gustavus Richard Brown

Lecture Notes

Handwritten notes of Cullen's lectures taken by an American student, Gustavus Richard Brown.

Excerpt, Autobiography Of Mrs. Elizabeth Pilot (Nee Digby), Born 1742, Died 1826, With A Concluding Memoir By Her Daughter, Elizabeth Digby Pilot, Deborah L. Bauer

Early Visions Bucket

"Surviving primary source documents that detail life in East and West Florida during the British Period are exceedingly rare. Such journals or diaries written by women are even more scarce. Elizabeth Digby Pilot (1742-1826), wife of a British infantry officer, wrote one of only two known surviving accounts."

Letter From Richard Henry Lee To An Unnamed Colonel, Richard Henry Lee

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Letter to unnamed colonel concerning a cotract with Mr. Frazier for a /12 a ration, signed Richard Henry Lee, 12-15-1762.