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[Envelope addressed to General Howell Cobb, Commdr., etc., Quincy, Florida.; postmarked Savannah, Ga.]

[Envelope addressed to General Howell Cobb, Commdr., etc., Quincy, Flo...

Handwritten envelope addressed to General Howell Cobb of 16th Georgia Infantry Regiment and General Staff; bears 10-cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). Forms part of: Liljenquist Family... More

Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: William D. Kelley to Titian J. Coffey, Friday, October 25, 1861 (Telegram regarding conviction for piracy)
Copy of a letter from John Cotton, Plymouth, to Rowland Cotton, Sandwich, 1695/1696 March 4, in the hand of Thomas Prince, with his notes

Copy of a letter from John Cotton, Plymouth, to Rowland Cotton, Sandwi...

John Cotton mentions James Allen's mortal sickness, and gives an account of an encounter between Capt. Chubb's company and the Indians. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Unknown to Congress, no date, Memo on Peace

Unknown to Congress, no date, Memo on Peace

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Letter from John Cotton to Rowland Cotton, Sandwich, 1696 April 22

Letter from John Cotton to Rowland Cotton, Sandwich, 1696 April 22

Expressing the grief of himself and wife at their inability to do him a service, saying that it would grieve Rowland's heart to see his mother every day drooping from bodily infirmity, speaking of their desire ... More

Letter from John Cotton to Rowland Cotton, Sandwich, before 1696 September 8

Letter from John Cotton to Rowland Cotton, Sandwich, before 1696 Septe...

Mentioning the death of Dr. Williams and his wife at Barbadoes, discussing T. Palmer's prospects of a settlement at Compton, and speaking of Mr. Wadsworth's approaching ordination, etc. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from John Cotton, Plymouth, to Rowland Cotton, Sandwich,1696 August 19

Letter from John Cotton, Plymouth, to Rowland Cotton, Sandwich,1696 Au...

Acknowledging the receipt of letters, and mentioning that Joseph Dunn and Samuel Short had told him "in all their names that they were ready to attend the ch: to converse," etc., and mentioning that he intends ... More

Letter from John Cotton to Rowland Cotton, Sandwich, after 1696 August

Letter from John Cotton to Rowland Cotton, Sandwich, after 1696 August

Sending tokens of love from himself and his wife to R.C. and his "dearest" with "gingerbread for the lambs," criticizing severely T. Palmer's sermon, transcribing news, speaking of the writer's constant visitat... More

Letter from John Cotton, Plymouth, to Rowland Cotton, Sandwich, 1695/1696 March 4

Letter from John Cotton, Plymouth, to Rowland Cotton, Sandwich, 1695/1...

John Cotton mentions James Allen's mortal sickness, and gives an account of an encounter between Capt. Chubb's company and the Indians. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Rowland Cotton, Plymouth, to John Cotton, Tuesday, 1699 April 25
Letter from Caleb Cushing, Boston, to Rowland Cotton, Sandwich, 1709 October 26

Letter from Caleb Cushing, Boston, to Rowland Cotton, Sandwich, 1709 O...

Speaking of family difficulties in relation to the administration of certain estates, etc. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Robert Pierson, Mendlesham, to Thomas Prince, Boston, 1728 February 5

Letter from Robert Pierson, Mendlesham, to Thomas Prince, Boston, 1728...

Thanking him for sermons, and giving family news, etc Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from John Callender to Nathan Prince, Cambridge, 1731 September 29

Letter from John Callender to Nathan Prince, Cambridge, 1731 September...

Discussing the subject of young Ward's education, etc Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from John Callender, Newport, to Nathan Prince, 1731 June 4

Letter from John Callender, Newport, to Nathan Prince, 1731 June 4

Requesting him to take a son of Mr. Richard Ward under his tuition, etc. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from John Callender, Newport, to Nathan Prince, Cambridge, 1732 September 19

Letter from John Callender, Newport, to Nathan Prince, Cambridge, 1732...

Speaking of the happy termination of young Ward's difficulty with Mr. Danforth, expressing his pleasure at finding Mr. Prince's views agree with his own on the subject of the laying on of hands at ordinations, ... More

Letter from John Callender, Newport, to Nathan Prince, Cambridge, 1732 October 6

Letter from John Callender, Newport, to Nathan Prince, Cambridge, 1732...

Earnestly urging Mr. Prince to exert his influence to prevent Mr. Collins from insisting "again on what he formerly mentioned," etc Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Richard Ward, Newport, to Nathan Prince, Cambridge, 1732 July 31

Letter from Richard Ward, Newport, to Nathan Prince, Cambridge, 1732 J...

Letter from Richard Ward to Nathan Prince concerning difficulty between the writer's son and Mr. Danforth Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Jefferson, 1732-86, Notes on Georgia History and Boundaries
Letter from John Eyre to Nathan Prince, Cambridge, 1735 September 18

Letter from John Eyre to Nathan Prince, Cambridge, 1735 September 18

Speaking of a bequest made to the college by Mr. Richard Cutt, and inquiring whether it had ever been received, 1735 September 18 Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Philip Bearcroft, London, to an unknown recipient, 1744 October 28

Letter from Philip Bearcroft, London, to an unknown recipient, 1744 Oc...

Inquiring concerning the expulsion of Mr. Nathan Prince from the college as if for immorality, etc Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Nathan Prince to an unknown recipient

Letter from Nathan Prince to an unknown recipient

Portion of a letter from Nathan Prince detailing the writer's controversy with the overseers of the college, and his expulsion therefrom, (wihout date, address, or signature). Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Samuel Johnson, Stratford, to Governor Jonathan Law, Milford, 1745 July 1

Letter from Samuel Johnson, Stratford, to Governor Jonathan Law, Milfo...

Introducing Reverend Nathan Prince, and requesting employment from him, as a chaplain or otherwise, in the expedition to Cape Breton, Stratford Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Letter from Samuel Johnson to Nathan Prince, 1744/1745 February 18

Letter from Samuel Johnson to Nathan Prince, 1744/1745 February 18

Expressing his sympathy, and speaking of the matters referred to in MS. Am.1507 no.34, mentioning that Mr. Davenport is soon going home, that Mr. Watkins has returned, and speaking of the Whitfield controversy ... More

Joseph Hawley correspondence and documents

Joseph Hawley correspondence and documents

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Letter from Edmund Moran to Evan Shelby

Letter from Edmund Moran to Evan Shelby

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Letter to his cousin, 1/5/1776 - Brookline public library manuscript collection

Letter to his cousin, 1/5/1776 - Brookline public library manuscript c...

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Philadelphia. January 16, 1776. [Extracts of correspondence between Robert Howe and Lord Dunmore forwarded to the president of the Convention at Norfolk.] [Philadelphia:] Printed by John Dunlap [1776].
Philadelphia. January 16, 1776. [Extracts of correspondence between Robert Howe and Lord Dunmore forwarded to the president of the Convention at Norfolk.] [Philadelphia:] Printed by John Dunlap [1776].
Letter from Thomas Walker to a unknown correspondent
American Revolution, Massachusetts Militia - Letter Regarding Payment of the Continental Tax, 1782

American Revolution, Massachusetts Militia - Letter Regarding Payment ...

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Peace Commissioners to Congress, September 10, 1783, Extract

Peace Commissioners to Congress, September 10, 1783, Extract

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United States Congress Peace Treaty Commission, April 1, 1783, Resolution Releasing Thomas Jefferson from Appointment as Peace Commissioner

United States Congress Peace Treaty Commission, April 1, 1783, Resolut...

Resolution Releasing Thomas Jefferson from Appointment as Peace Commissioner

American Peace Commissioners to John Adams, July 8, 1785

American Peace Commissioners to John Adams, July 8, 1785

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Thomas Barclay to American Peace Commissioners, July 1786

Thomas Barclay to American Peace Commissioners, July 1786

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Thomas Jefferson: Letter to unknown correspondent. Thomas Jefferson Papers

Thomas Jefferson: Letter to unknown correspondent. Thomas Jefferson Pa...

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“Important intelligence” about Shay's Rebellion

“Important intelligence” about Shay's Rebellion

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Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands to Jonathan Stone, 28 April 1788
Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands to Jonathan Stone, 28 April 1788
Pennsylvania General Assembly, March 3, 1788, Act on Treaty of Peace

Pennsylvania General Assembly, March 3, 1788, Act on Treaty of Peace

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Leonard Jarvis to Nathaniel Robins, 9 August 1788
Sidi Mahomet, Emperor of Morocco to Sid Ali, Bey of Tripoli, August 17, 1788, Recommendation of Peace with the United States; Italian Translation

Sidi Mahomet, Emperor of Morocco to Sid Ali, Bey of Tripoli, August 17...

Recommendation of Peace with the United States; Italian Translation

John Glover to Jedediah Jewett, 25 June 1789
Slave Ship La Concorde - Letter. Haiti

Slave Ship La Concorde - Letter. Haiti

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Daniel Cony to Leonard Jarvis, 21 April 1792
Daniel Cony to Leonard Jarvis, 21 April 1792
Daniel Cony to Leonard Jarvis, 21 April 1792
Daniel Cony to Leonard Jarvis, 21 April 1792
Samuel Weston to the Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands, 24 April 1792
Daniel Cony to Nathaniel Wells, 17 August 1793
Daniel Cony to Nathaniel Wells, 17 August 1793
Daniel Cony to Leonard Jarvis, 31 December 1793
Daniel Cony to Nathaniel Wells, 17 August 1793
Daniel Cony to Nathaniel Wells, 17 August 1793
Benjamin Waterhouse, May 1796, Article on Natural History

Benjamin Waterhouse, May 1796, Article on Natural History

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Edward Robeson Taylor autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higginson, San Francisco, 8 January 1900

Edward Robeson Taylor autograph letter signed to Thomas Wentworth Higg...

Sends a typed copy of a letter by John Brown, the original being in the possession of one of his students. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Elizah Kellogg, John Abbott, and Samuel Freeman to Peleg Coffin, 31 July 1801
Elizah Kellogg, John Abbott, and Samuel Freeman to Peleg Coffin, 31 July 1801
Elizah Kellogg, John Abbott, and Samuel Freeman to Peleg Coffin, 31 July 1801
Elizah Kellogg, John Abbott, and Samuel Freeman to Peleg Coffin, 31 July 1801
Samuel Perley to Peleg Coffin, 20 October 1802
Joseph Priestley, 1802, Church History

Joseph Priestley, 1802, Church History

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Samuel Perley to Peleg Coffin, 20 October 1802
Samuel Perley to Peleg Coffin, 20 October 1802
Two letters signed to the Prefet Colonial in St. Domingue

Two letters signed to the Prefet Colonial in St. Domingue

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Margaret Bayard Smith Papers: Commonplace Books, 1799-1843; 1799-1803
Hannah Adams autograph letter signed to William Shaw

Hannah Adams autograph letter signed to William Shaw

Story of her life. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Hannah Adams autograph letter signed to William Shaw

Hannah Adams autograph letter signed to William Shaw

Story of her life. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Hannah Adams autograph letter signed to William Shaw

Hannah Adams autograph letter signed to William Shaw

Story of her life. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Hannah Adams autograph letter signed to William Shaw

Hannah Adams autograph letter signed to William Shaw

Story of her life. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Hannah Adams autograph letter signed to William Shaw

Hannah Adams autograph letter signed to William Shaw

Story of her life. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Hannah Adams autograph letter signed to William Shaw

Hannah Adams autograph letter signed to William Shaw

Story of her life. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Hannah Adams autograph letter signed to William Shaw

Hannah Adams autograph letter signed to William Shaw

Story of her life. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Hannah Adams autograph letter signed to William Shaw

Hannah Adams autograph letter signed to William Shaw

Story of her life. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Leiper, June 11, 1804

Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Leiper, June 11, 1804

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Hannah Adams autograph letter signed to William Shaw

Hannah Adams autograph letter signed to William Shaw

Story of her life. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Hannah Adams autograph letter signed to William Shaw

Hannah Adams autograph letter signed to William Shaw

Story of her life. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Hannah Adams autograph letter signed to William Shaw

Hannah Adams autograph letter signed to William Shaw

Story of her life. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Hannah Adams autograph letter signed to William Shaw

Hannah Adams autograph letter signed to William Shaw

Story of her life. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Charles Vaughn to William Smith, 3 August 1807
Letter from Juan Ventura Morales to James Wilkinson
Letter from Samuel May, Leicester, Mass., to Richard Davis Webb, Jan. 25, 1967

Letter from Samuel May, Leicester, Mass., to Richard Davis Webb, Jan. ...

May praises the support of the abolition cause in its early days by its English friends and discusses the controversies between the English and American abolitionists during the war. He speaks of the attitude o... More

Charles Hayden to William Smith, 27 May 1811
John Neal to John Read, 29 March 1811
Committee for the Sale of Eastern Lands to Trustees of Saco Academy, 28 August 1811
William Prichard, 1811, Prospectus for Publication of a History of Modern Europe

William Prichard, 1811, Prospectus for Publication of a History of Mod...

Prospectus for Publication of a History of Modern Europe

Charles Hayden to William Smith, 27 May 1811
Charles Hayden to William Smith, 27 May 1811
Charles Hayden to William Smith, 27 May 1811
Charles Hayden to William Smith, 5 July 1811
Mrs. Hemans' signature

Mrs. Hemans' signature

Old folder #: 71. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Mrs. Hemans' signature

Mrs. Hemans' signature

Old folder #: 71. Courtesy of Boston Public Library

Lothrop Lewis to Caleb Jewett, 7 July 1818
Ulysses S. Grant Papers: Series 10, Addition III, 1819-1969; Oversize, 1819-1969; Writings; By others; Grant, Ulysses S., III; Research material, undated (Container 10:22)
Lothrop Lewis to Edward Robbins, 13 October 1819
Amasa Smith to Lothrop Lewis, 25 January 1819
Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: Edwin M. Stanton to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, April 05, 1865 (Telegram concerning Secretary Seward's injury)
Lothrop Lewis to George Coffin, 17 April 1820
Lothrop Lewis to Edward Robbins and George Coffin, 11 March 1820
Lothrop Lewis to George Coffin, 2 August 1820
William Thompson to Lothrop Lewis, 16 March 1820
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