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Enclosure For A Check Drawn On Bank Of The United States By Treasurer Of The United States, Thomas T. Tucker, To John Montgomery., Thomas Tudor Tucker

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Thomas T. Tucker, treasurer of the United States, encloses a check drawn on the Bank of the United States for $18,273.05, issued by the Secretary of War, to John Montgomery, mayor of Baltimore. May 28, 1822.

A Discourse, Delivered At Plymouth, December 22, 1820. In Commemoration Of The First Settlement Of New-England., Daniel Webster, Paul Royster , Ed.

Electronic Texts in American Studies

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Mayflower Pilgrims’ Landing at Plymouth Rock, Daniel Webster (1782–1852), former congressman and future senator and secretary of state, delivered this long discourse to the assembled members of the Pilgrim Society. Always the consummate New Englander, Webster sketched 200 years of American history, surveyed the present era, and projected grand future prospects for a nation barely 40 years old, but with deep roots in Reformed Protestant values and English constitutionalism. Underlying all was his belief that “The character of their political institutions was determined by the fundamental laws respecting property.” Webster’s stories highlight the …

Enclosure For A Check Drawn On Bank Of The United States By Treasurer Of The United States, Thomas T. Tucker, To Francis Nichols., Thomas Tudor Tucker

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Thomas T. Tucker, treasurer of the United States, encloses a check drawn on the Bank of the United States for $152.00, issued by the Secretary of the Navy, to Francis Nichols. July 19, 1820.

Caesar Rodney Letter To His Son John Rodney, Dated 1817, Wilmington, Delaware., Caesar Augustus Rodney

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Cesar A. Rodney was a lawyer, politician, and diplomat from Delaware. His uncle, also Cesar Rodney, signed the Declaration of Independence. In 1817 he was sent on a special mission to South America by President Monroe to determine the propriety of recognizing the independence of the Spanish-American republics. This letter to his son (a midshipman on the Sloop Ontario) relates to this mission.

Aaron Burr Letter To G.W. Lathrop, Esq., 1814., Aaron Burr

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Writing from Albany, in this letter Burr summarizes developments in legal cases and notes the "total rejection of my bill in the Senate." 1814.

Appointment Of Samuel Briscoe To Be Coroner, Signed By Isaac Shelby. Kentucky, 1814., Isaac Shelby

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Isaac Shelby, governor of Kentucky, appoints Samuel Briscoe as coroner of Bullitt County after the resignation of Rodolphus Buky on January 21, 1814. Signed by Martin D. Hardin, secretary, and Isaac Shelby, governor.

History Of The Expedition Under The Command Of Captains Lewis And Clark...In Two Volumes (Volume 2), Abraham H. Inskeep

Osher Map Library Rare Books

Full title: History of the expedition under the command of Captains Lewis and Clark, to the sources of the Missouri thence across the Rocky mountains and down the river Columbia to the Pacific Ocean performed during the years 1804-5-6 by order of the government of the United States prepared for the press by Paul Allen, Esquire in two volumes.

Volume two includes an appendix by Captain Lewis: Observations and reflections on the present and future state of Upper Louisiana in relation to the government of the Indian nations inhabiting that country, and the trade and intercourse with the same. Handwritten …

History Of The Expedition Under The Command Of Captains Lewis And Clark...In Two Volumes (Volume 1), Abraham H. Inskeep

Osher Map Library Rare Books

Full title: History of the expedition under the command of Captains Lewis and Clark, to the sources of the Missouri thence across the Rocky mountains and down the river Columbia to the Pacific Ocean performed during the years 1804-5-6 by order of the government of the United States prepared for the press by Paul Allen, Esquire in two volumes.

Two volumes with preface by Thomas Jefferson recounting Meriweather Lewis's life and sudden death. Handwritten in volume one: "John Bird's Book, February 24th A.D. 1819 and the Commonwealth this forty second." Stamped in both volumes inside covers: "Clifton Matheny Monterey, VA."

Elbridge Gerry Writes To Mrs. Morton And Communicates Regrets And That A Message Has Been Conveyed. Cambridge, Mass., 1811., Elbridge Gerry

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Gerry signed the Declaration of Independence, was a delegate to the Continental Convention, was governor of Massachusetts, and Vice President of the U.S.

Ship's Certificate Issued To The Brig "Mary Torrans" Of Philadelphia. Parchment, Signed By James Madison And Robert Smith. 1809., James Madison, Robert Smith

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

U.S. certificate for the brig "Mary Torrans" noting the ship's weight as 176 tons, that it carries no guns, and has a crew of 10. James Madison signs as President of the U.S. and Smith as Secretary of State of Pennsylvania. 1809.

Charles Pinckney Letter To William Jarvis, 1805, Madrid., Charles Pinckney

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Charles Pinckney is inquiring if there will be a ship available to take that will set sail from Lisbon, Portugal to the United States within a month to six weeks. Pickney has heard that the current fleets are to set sail for Jamaica and seeks confirmation. Pinckney was ambassador to Spain during part of the Jefferson administration. 14 July 1805.

Letter From William Loughton Smith To Mathew Clarkson, New York, 1805., William Loughton Smith

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Smith complains of poltical attacks against him and explains that he is unable to pay a debt to Clarkson. Smith was a South Carolina Congressman and U.S. diplomat.

Oliver Ellsworth Letter Written In Bath, England Regarding U.S Relations With France, 1801., Oliver Ellsworth

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

In England when he wrote this letter, Ellsworth had been appointed by President John Adams to serve on a diplomatic delegation with Patrick Henry and William R. Davie to negotiate a treaty with Napoleon. In this letter he appears to refer to said treaty.

Journal Of The Convention, Begun And Held At The Capitol In The Town Of Frankfort, On Monday The Twenty-Second Day Of July, In The Year Of Our Lord One Thousand, Seven Hundred And Ninety-Nine., Kentucky Constitutional Convention (1799)

Constitutional Conventions

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Letter From Josiah Masters To John Reade About An Enslaved Man Named Dick Whom (Masters) Wishes To Sell. New York, 1796., Josiah Masters

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Masters writes to Reade that Dick "has been somewhat uneasy with me, the first cause [was] my separating his wench from him."

"The lowest price is one hundred pounds."

Addressed to Reade in Poughkeepsie, NY.

'Farewell' Address To The People Of The United States, Announcing His Intention Of Retiring From Public Life At The Expiration Of The Present Constitutional Term Of Presidency, George Washington

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President George Washington’s farewell address “To the People of the United States” was delivered to the public through the medium of the Philadelphia Daily Advertiser newspaper and was immediately reprinted in other newspapers and in pamphlet form throughout the country, and in England, Ireland, and Scotland as well. All contemporary editions derived directly or indirectly from the Daily Advertiser newspaper source.

The composition of the address was a collaborative effort, with James Madison co-authoring with Washington an early draft that was reviewed and revised at least twice to incorporate suggestions by Alexander Hamilton. The final draft, in Washington’s handwriting, was …

Journal Of The First Constitutional Convention Of Kentucky, Kentucky Constitutional Convention (1792)

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Charles Pinckney Letter, Charles Pinckney

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Charles Pinckney writes a cover letter for an enclosure, which is not present. To Major John Hampton. 26 June 1791.

Worcester County Court Of General Sessions Document Determining That A New Jail Should Be Built, June 10, 1784., Worcester County Court Of General Sessions, Worcester County, Abel Wilder

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

This document notes that the current jail is "Very inconvenient + insufficient for the safety of the County[,] Comfort of the Prisoners" and it is necessary to build a new jail on a new plot of land.

Request By Grand Jury To Court Of Sessions To Order Treasurer To Give The Jurors Their "Note Upon Interest" In Payment For Their Service, Worcester, Massachusetts, December 7, 1781., Ephraim Doolittle

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

A grand jury in Worcester, Massachusetts requests arrangements be made for their payment in light of the fact that the County Treasurer "has not money in store to pay them."

Court Order Signed By John Sevier, John Sevier

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

John Sevier signs a court order as clerk of court in North Carolina to transport a George Howard to face charges of trespass brought by John Hamilton.

John Sevier gained fame for his role in the Revolutionary War Battle of Kings Mountain in 1780 and as a frontiersman.

Receipt For Payment To Ephraim Curtis For His Boarding Of Prisoner Levi Carter, Worcester, Massachusetts, March 19, 1779., Worcester County, Ephraim Curtis

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

This is a debit receipt indicating Ephraim Curtis' payment for the boarding of Levi Carter, who was "committed" by William Dunsmoor for desertion. Carter was boarded for 4 weeks and 3 days. Curtis is also paid for a "turning key."

Letter From Henry Laurens To General Mcintosh, Henry Laurens

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Letter of encouragement in reply to General McIntosh, signed Henry Laurens, dated April 12, 1777.

Receipt For 62 ₤10 Notes Paid To Samuel B. Webb By Capt. Edward Mulbley, 1777., Samuel Blatchley Webb

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Samuel Webb was Silas Deane's private secretary, then First Liet. of Chester's company in American Revolution. In 1776 he was appointed Washington's private secretary and aide-de-camp. In 1777 he was captured at the Battle of Long Island and wasn't released until 3 years later.

Record From The Second Continental Congress Ordering That The Secret Committee Produce A List Of Articles Ordered, Signed By Charles Thomson, January 17, 1777., United States. Continental Congress, Charles Thomson

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Order that “the secret committee” produce a “list of the articles [....] which they have ordered in consequences of the directions of Congress distinguishing how much is arrived + what is expected.”

Order To Pay Soldiers, Signed By Oliver Ellsworth, January 1776., Oliver Ellsworth

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Oliver Ellsworth instructs addressee to pay soldiers returning to camp, January 1776.

Ten Pound (£10) Note Of South Carolina Currency, 1775., Provincial Congress Of South Carolina, Gideon Dupont, Edward Blake, Thomas Corbett, Aaron Loocock, William Parker

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

This South Carolina certificate no. 36967 "entitles the bearer to Ten Pounds Current Money." Signed by Gideon Dupont, Aaron Loocock, Thomas Corbett, William Parker, and Edward Blake.

Order To Choose Juror For Grand Jury And Petit Jury, Worcester, Massachusetts, 1765., George William Frederick

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

This record orders the selection of jurors from the "good and lawful men" of Worcester to serve on the Grand Jury and Petit Jury at the Court of General Sessions of the Peace. February 15, 1765. On the verso a handwritten notice enumerates the men chosen for each jury.

Indenture Signed By Silas Deane, Silas Deane

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Silas Deane was a member of the Continental Congress. The document is a lengthy description of a lease entered by Deane, Administrator of the estate of Deacon Silas Deane of Groton to Humphrey and Solomon Avery. The lease included 200 acres of land, part of which was then in dispute.

Quit-Rent Receipt For 401.5 Acres Of Land In South Carolina, 1750., George William Frederick, George Someby

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Receipt for quit-rent of 16 shillings paid by Thomas Lamboll for 401.5 acres in Berkeley and (historical) Craven County, South Carolina, 1750.