Boston Public Library: Copley Square
14 documents
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Pay of Recruits
11/21/1793 Letter SignedFiscal, Pay warrant for pay of troops.
Virginia and Richard Ehrlich Autograph Collection -
Capture of Post at Grand Glaize
08/14/1794 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, describes Wayne's campaign; discusses defection of Newman, field quartermaster; discusses Indians and Indian warfare; describes Indian lands; discusses stockade fort; discusses forts and …
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Politics Between Wayne and Wilkinson
07/04/1796 Autograph Letter SignedLetter, discusses Wilkinson & Wayne dispute; asks for opinion re legal issues; discusses Executive power re military.
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Rights of Indians
01/16/1797 Autograph Letter SignedIndians and Indian warfare; describes 1706 treaty with Chickasaws; United States responsibility to Indians; mentions White encroachment.
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Sale of British Goods in Jamaica
05/21/1799 Contemporary Copy of LetterMilitary stores in Jamaica abandoned by British troops, now offered for sale to United States. Enclosed abstract lists articles for sale.
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Questions on Discharge
04/17/1799 Autograph Letter SignedDischarge of soldier under Gen. Hamilton's command to be examined. Enclosed extract answers previously posed questions by Chase. Requests opinion of people regarding the absence of the president.
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Names of Candidates for Vacant Position
10/24/1799 Autograph Letter SignedCandidates for Mr. Paca's position discussed.
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[No. 38: Duplicate] Return of Materials for Sale
05/24/1799 Copy of documentEnclosed return of military stores in St. Domingo to Jamaica for sale. King requested the origin of the articles (English, French).
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Receipt of Atlas
08/01/1800 Autograph Letter SignedDescribes atlas procured from trader, requests missing maps of Malta and Goza. Discussed end of term in War Office, described cartridge paper, and discussed presidential campaign and election.
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Pay Warrant
07/28/1800 Document SignedFiscal, Pay warrant for transport of goods.
Chamberlain Collection -
Bavarian field pieces
05/31/1800 Autograph DraftDescribes invention of Bavarian field piece used by artillery, mentions science and end of term in War Office.
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[Private] Political Agenda of President Discussed
05/22/1800 Autograph Letter SignedCabinet and executive administration politics and personal opinion of presidents agenda discussed.
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[Confidence] Election Law
05/15/1800 Autograph LetterElection law, state governments, presidential election discussed. McHenry's resignation, anti-Federalist ticket success along with peace between the two parties discussed. Foreign affairs addressed.
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War Department Fire
03/05/1801 Letter, Type UndeterminedDescribes War Office fire, damage to War Office library, discusses atlas.
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