Library of Congress: Manuscript Division
2075 documents
French Privateer Schooner Industry and Sans Culottes
Transmits letter from Governor Thomas Sim Lee of Maryland with sundry depositions relative to force alleged to have been received in Baltimore port by French Privateer Schooner Industry. Also …
Thomas Jefferson PapersFinding the Missing Letter
In this mostly illegible letter, the author promises to send the letter written by him if he can find it.
Thomas Jefferson PapersDepredations by Southern Indians
Knox informs Blount of a series of violent actions by the southern Indians, resulting in a number of American deaths, and the reaction of American forces to the Indians' depredations.
Peter Force - Ephrain Blaime Papers, Mm78012906, Series 8DCommunication Between Philadelphia, New York, & Baltimore, Etc.
The Letters which you will receive herewith are all that have come to the Office since your departure. I have not yet received an answer from Genl. Moylan. His residence is in Chester County 30 miles …
Thomas Jefferson PapersCapture of the Brig "Nancy"
Jefferson is asked to inform the British minister that two French privateers have captured the brig "Nancy" of Jamaica and taken her to New London. The Governor of Connecticut has captured this brig …
Thomas Jefferson PapersArming & Equipping Belligerent Vessels
A list of regulations for the regional arming and equipping of belligerent vessels for military service.
Thomas Jefferson PapersA Letter for General Knox's Examination
Jefferson encloses for Knox's examination and wisdom a letter on a subject that has already been examined and approved by the Secretary of the Treasury. Knox's clerk will retain the proofs copy. It is …
Thomas Jefferson Papers$100 to John Ross
Jefferson promises to pay to John Ross one hundred dollars for value received.
Thomas Jefferson Papers"Ann and Susan" Taken by the "Little Diamond"
Jefferson has learned that the ship "Ann and Susan," belonging to William Nelson, citizen of New York, with 100 passengers on board, has been taken by the French armed vessel "Little Diamond" and …
Thomas Jefferson PapersVirginia Will Do Her Duty
Carrington assures Hamilton that Virginians will do their part in supporting the government's stand against the Pennsylvania insurgents. [Whiskey Rebellion]
Alexander Hamilton PapersUrgency of Supplies for the Army
Knox urges Blaime (or in his absence, Richard Parker) to expedite the transport of the supplies to the Army by all possible means.
Peter Force - Ephrain Blaime Papers, Mm78012906, Series 8DTrade to Sweden, Etc.
Among other matters, Boston merchant Higginson discusses his readiness to provide vessels for the importation of products from Sweden not to mention the release of vessels that were being held in …
Alexander Hamilton PapersTom the Tinker and Other Offenders
The list of prisoners has now reached 150 and it appears that the notorious offender calling himself "Tom the Tinker'" has also been apprehended in Marietta. [Whiskey Rebellion]
Alexander Hamilton PapersThoughts on Defense submitted to President Washington
Secretary Hamilton ruminates on what he believes is needed to provide an effective defense of the United States. Text is highly illegible
Alexander Hamilton PapersStores for the Army Being Transported
Hodgdon notifies Blaime that the clothing for the Army has been sent to Carlisle but should be forwarded on the Bedford and Blaime should take every measure to ensure their prompt delivery.
Peter Force - Ephrain Blaime Papers, Mm78012906, Series 8DSpeculation Relative to Hamilton's Presence with the Army, Etc.
Along with a discussion of the submission by the insurgents in western Pennsylvania and whether or not the houses of Congress will meet, Washington informs Hamilton of attacks upon him by [Benjamin …
Alexander Hamilton PapersRight Wing is Fully In Measure with the Left
Hamilton reports on the progress of the expedition to confront the insurgents in western Pennsylvania. [Whiskey Rebellion]
Alexander Hamilton PapersResponsibility for Delivering Fifty Thousand Dollars
Stagg informs Alexander that he is responsible for delivering $50,000 to Carlisle for the pay of the militia whose mission is to suppress an insurrection on the frontiers of Pennsylvania.
Peter Force - Ephrain Blaime Papers, Mm78012906, Series 8DRespecting the Treaty of 1783
In the enclosed extract, Jay conveys the request of the President to respect the agreement/peace treaty of 1783 as it pertains to the frontiers of New Hampshire.
Josiah Bartlett CollectionRequests Advances to Pay Troops
Requests advances of funds. Lists amounts and purposes, including payment of troops, officers, mounted militia.
Oliver Wolcott Papers, Mm74046227Report from the Camp Near Cherry's Mill
Hamilton reports on the progress of the expedition to confront the insurgency in western Pennsylvania. Delegates from the four western counties have been appointed to confer with President Washington.
Alexander Hamilton PapersRegarding Federal-State Relations and the Establishment of a Settlement at Presqu'ile
Reassures Mifflin that the suspension of establishing a settlement at Presqu'ile is temporary, and was not meant (by the President) to supersede the power of Pennsylvania, but sooth relations with the …
Andrew Ellicot Papers, Mm 75019679.References Publication of Jay's Notes and Impending Congressional Elections
Refers to publication of John Jay's notes and the preference to remain silent for the Secretary of State. Refers to Congressional elections and the need for a majority in the Senate.
MMC, McHenry, James: Mm85004543Plan for the Suppression of the Insurrection in Western Pennsylvania
Knox discusses plans for the suppression of the Whiskey Rebellion in western Pennsylvania, an insurrection too great to be handled by normal legal means.
Pennsylvania Whiskey Rebellion Collection, Mm76095257.
