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CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION. A collection of 72 letters and documents, comprising documents signed by 54 of the 55 delegates to the historic 1787 Convention (lacking only George Mason), as well as 18 additional documents by participants in the Ratification debates. Together 72 items, 102 pp., various sizes. Housed in three leather albums. Complete inventory of the collection available on our online cataogue or by request.
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CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION. A collection of 72 letters and documents, comprising documents signed by 54 of the 55 delegates to the historic 1787 Convention (lacking only George Mason), as well as 18 additional documents by participants in the Ratification debates. Together 72 items, 102 pp., various sizes. Housed in three leather albums. Complete inventory of the collection available on our online cataogue or by request.
A remarkable of group of men met in secret sessions in Philadelphia, through a long, hot summer, from May-September 1787, to craft the Constitution that still serves as the law of the land in the United States of America, 228 years later. This remarkable collection contains autograph examples of all but one of the delegates, as well as examples from prominent opponents to the Constitution such as Patrick Henry. Highlights include: WASHINGTON, George. DS, 18 October 1787. 1p., oblong. A signed receipt for payment of £20 to James Smith, for work for the Potomac Company. Signed by Washington on verso. -- MADISON, James. LS to Samuel Goddard, 11 October 1835. 1p., 4to, inlaid, portion of address panel preserved. Support of Goddard’s temperance work looks forward to the abolition of “ardent spirits” in this eventful and reforming age.” -- FRANKLIN, Benjamin. ADS (“B. Franklin”) 20 July 1786. 1p., 4to. Appointing a commission of bankruptcy. -- HAMILTON, Alexander. LS to Thomas Mifflin, War Department, 20 September 1794. 1p., 4to, paper loss repaired, inlaid. Orders to stop a French privateer. -- MORRIS, Robert. ALS to John Nicholson, 5 May 1790. 1p., 4to. Jaundiced comments on a letter he received from a proselytizing Christian and passes along to Nicholson: “I do not know the canting hypocritical Son of a -----.” -- KING, Rufus. ALS to John Jay, London, 12 January 1802. 1p., 4to, blank integral address leaf (with paper loss, not affecting text). Docketed by Jay on address leaf. Concerning “the Convention which I have signed with Lord Hawkesbury concerning the 6. & 7. articles of the Treaty of 1794…”
Twenty-nine of the 55 delegates served in the Revolutionary War, so it is not surprising that several examples in the collection reach back to that period: CARROLL, Daniel. ALS to Matthew Tilghman, Philadelphia, 24 April 1781. 1p., folio, laid down, tape remnants, folds repaired. Extract of Washington’s latest report to Congress on British troop movements; passing along intelligence from Havana and Pensacola; the capture of Ninety-Six, South Carolina. -- PIERCE, William (1740-1789). DS, a Continental Army Muster Roll, 12 March 1779. A roll for the Pierce’s Co. of Artillery under the command of Col. John Crane. Counter-signed by Brig. General John Glover. 2 pages, oblong folio. Inlaid. Pierce served as Gen. Greene’s aide-de-camp. -- MARTIN, Alexander (1740-1807). LS to Nathanael Greene, Salem, 20 November 1781. 3pp., folio, inlaid. Sending supplies to Greene’s army and reporting the evacuation of Wilmington by the British. Together 72 items.
The following is an inventory of the archive:
WASHINGTON, George. DS, 18 October 1787. 1p., oblong. A signed receipt for payment of £20 to James Smith, for work for the Potomac Company. Signed by Washington on verso.
MADISON, James. LS to Samuel Goddard, 11 October 1835. 1p., 4to, inlaid, portion of address panel preserved. Support of Goddard’s temperance work looks forward to the abolition of “ardent spirits” in this eventful and reforming age.”
TAYLOR, George. DS, 24 January 1775. 1p., oblong, losses and repairs. Promissory note to pay Farling Ball £5, 15 shillings, seven pence half-penny.
CLYMER, George. ALS (“GC”) to Henry Clymer, n.d. 1p., 4to. Use of mustard plaster for breast ailment.
FITZSIMONS, Thomas. ALS to unknown, 25 September 1789. 2pp., 4to. Congressional action over districting, Pennsylvania nominations.
FRANKLIN, Benjamin. ADS (“B. Franklin”) 20 July 1786. 1p., 4to. Appointing a commission of bankruptcy.
INGERSOLL, Jared. ADS, 8 June 1793. 1p., oblong. Order granting relief for Jacob Brown.
MIFFLIN, Thomas. ANS to Trumble, 9 June 1797. 1p., oblong. Appointing a justice of the peace.
MORRIS, Gouveneur. ALS to Ellbridge Gerry, 10 January 1784. 2pp., 4to. Recommending Carmichael for a diplomatic post. “His desire is more to serve his country than to enjoy elevated rank or lucrative emoluments.”
MORRIS, Robert. ALS to John Nicholson, 5 May 1790. 1p., 4to. Jaundiced comments on a letter he received from a proselytizing Christian and passes along to Nicholson: “I do not know the canting hypocritical Son of a -----.”
WILSON, James. ADS (“Wilson & Caru”), October 1773. 1p., folio. A legal pleading in Andrew v. McGill.
BUTLER, Pierce. ALS to Benjamin Morgan, 17 September 1799. 1p., 4to. Requesting a scrivener to draw titles.
JACKSON, William. ALS [to James Sewall], Bilbao, 21 Novemeber 1781. 4pp., 4to. Pleasure at Sewall’s return to America, mentions John Adams.
PINCKNEY, Charles. ALS to Jeremiah Wadsworth, 8 April 1787. 1p., folio. Paying a note in NY currency for Samuel Franklin & Co.
PINCKNEY, Charles Cotesworth. ALS to Petit de Villers, 31 March 1815. 4 pp., 4to (splits at folds, 3 holes at crease with loss of a few words). Difficulties with his slaves and cotton crop; the British threat to South Carolina.
RUTLEDGE, John. ALS to John Jay, 7 September 1787. 1p., 4to. Docketed by Jay on verso. “Be so obliging as to have the enclosed [not present] put on board the packet which will sail for Havre next Monday. If Paul Jones has not yet sailed, I will thank you to get from him the letter which he has for my son & to forward it…to Mr. Jefferson…”
LAURENS, Henry. DS, 17 January 1784. 1p., 4to. An affidavit regarding the estate of Elias Ball.
BLAIR, John. ALS to Samuel Meredith, 9 February 1791. 1p., oblong 8vo.An order to pay Dr. James Taylor.
HENRY, Patrick. DS, 13 December 1794. 1p., oblong. A receipt for payment of 24 shillings “for making shirts.”
LEE, Richard Henry. Clipped signature (taken from text of a 4-line legal pleading).
NELSON, Thomas. DS, 26 October 1761. 1p., oblong folio. Splits and repairs. Appointing Samuel Dew deputy clerk.
McCLURG, James. ALS to George Simpson, 10 December 1795. 1p., oblong 4to. A request to pay McClurg’s dividends from the bank of the United States to James Breckenridge.
RANDOLPH, Edmund. ADS, 9 Novemebr 1794. 1p., 4to. A diplomatic passport for Samuel Bayard “proceeding to London on the business of the United States…”
WYTHE, George. ADS, (“Wythe”), February 1748. 2pp., 8vo. Legal pleading in Lewis v. Chew.
JOHNSON, William Samuel (1727-1819). ALS to Oliver Wolcott, Jr., Stratford, 24 October 1788. 1p., 8vo. Instructions to pay Capt. Isaac Tomlinson.
SHERMAN, Roger. DS, n.d., The Debentures for the Council and General Assembly, at New Haven, October Session 1774. 1p., folio. Docketed on verso, “Audited 13 May 1776.” Also signed by Wm. S. Johnson, and eight others.
ELLSWORTH, Oliver (1745-1807). ALS to Mr. King, Bath, 20 March 1801. 3pp., 4to, seal hole and creases repaired, tipped to another sheet. A list religious books for purchase from Lackington’s bookshop in London. “You will see by my books that I am preparing for another world, which men seldom set about so long as they have anything else to do. My work I hope will be rather easier as I am not conscious of any political sins to repent of.” [With:] WOLCOTT, Erastus. DS, 20 Jan. 1770. 1p., 8vo, inlaid. A legal judgment.
BASSETT, Richard (1745-1815). DS (signed twice), n.d. [ca. Aug. 1772], a legal pleading in the case of Robinson v. Shawn. 1p., 4to, inlaid.
BEDFORD, Gunning, Jr. (1747-1812). DS, 13 December 1797. 2 pp., folio, stained, repaired at folds. Signed as witness to an undertaking by James Starling.
BROOM, Jacob (1752-1810). ALS to Nehemiah Felton, 11 Jan. 1803. 1p., folio. Apologizing for casting aspersions on his character.
DICKINSON, John (1732-1808). Partly printed DS, Philadelphia, 15 November 1783. Counter-signed by John Nicholson and Joseph Williams. 1p., oblong. A pay order for Joseph Williams. Sgt. Maj. Of the 11th regiment, Pennsylvania Line.
READ, George (1733-1798). ALS to William Parsons, Philadelpha, 14 July 1752. 1p., 4to. Requesting a payment.
BALDWIN, Abraham (1754-1807). ALS to Gen. Irvine, New York, 15 November 1788. 2pp., 4to. On events in NYC. “I observe they are making the old city hall, a most pompous seat of federal government, they will not be so cautious in using the word permanent, the next time the subject is discussed.”
FEW, William (1748-1828). ALS to Benjamin Austin, New York, 20 February 1809. 1p., 4to, tear and seal hole expertly repaired. Payments to commissioners of loans.
HOUSTOUN, William (1755-1813). ALS to Gov. Edward Telfair, Augusta, 20 December 1792. 1p., 4to, tipped to another sheet, seal hole. Resigning his seat on the Superior Court.
PENDLETON, Nathan. DS, 14 Nov. 1796. 1p., 4to. Affidavit of Hannah Miller.
PIERCE, William (1740-1789). DS, a Continental Army Muster Roll, 12 March 1779. A roll for the Pierce’s Co. of Artillery under the command of Col. John Crane. Counter-signed by Brig. General John Glover. 2 pages, oblong folio. Inlaid. Pierce served as Gen. Greene’s aide-de-camp.
CARROLL, Daniel. ALS to Matthew Tilghman, Philadelphia, 24 April 1781. 1p., folio, laid down, tape remnants, folds repaired. Goodwar content. Extract of Washington’s latest report to Congress on British troop movements; passing along intelligence from Havana and Pensacola; the capture of Ninety-Six, SC.
ST. THOMAS JENIFER, Daniel. ALS to Walter Stone, 16 May 1785. 1p., 8vo, address leaf torn. Requesting a clerk to assist him.
McHENRY, James. LS, circular, War Office, August 1797. 1p., 4to, small paper loss catching one word, tipped, later owner’s stamp lower left. Directing a “recruitment rendezvous” to fill=up new regiments.
CARROLL of CARROLLTON, Charles (1737-1832). Autograph check signed, Annapolis, 18 October 1813. 1p., oblong. A check for $300 to John B. Robinson.
DUVAL, Gabriel (1752-1844). ALS to Mr. Jones, Washington, 14 August 1813. 2pp., 4to. Recommending Mr. Parrott for post of Navy Agent for the District of Columbia.
HARRISON, Robert H. (1745-1790). ALS to Col. Biddle, 22 July 1779. 1p., folio, seal hole. Requesting transfer of a trunk.
LEE, Thomas (1745-1819). ALS to John Thompson, 27 January 1781. 1p., folio. Enclosing a warrant to apprehend George Jackson. (Refused to serve at Const. Convention but served in Md. ratifying convention.)
MARTIN, Luther (1740-1826). ADS, 22 February 1817. 2pp., folio. Martin’s opinion on the act for enlarging the bounds of Baltimore. (Refused to sign Constitution; leading opponent of ratification.)
MERCER, John Francis (1759-1821). ALS to Mr. Maxey, 10 November 1817. 1p., 8vo. Enclosing a “late European newspaper.”
STONE, Thomas (1743-1787). DS, 21 July 1774. 1p., 8vo, tipped. A subpoena in the case of Waters v. Walthen. (Signer of Declaration of Independence.)
GORHAM, Nathaniel (1738-1796). ALS to Joseph Lowell, Boston, 16 May 1782. 2pp., folio. Massachusetts legislative news, disputes with Gov. Hancock.
KING, Rufus. ALS to John Jay, London, 12 January 1802. 1p., 4to, blank integral address leaf (with paper loss, not affecting text). Docketed by Jay on address leaf. Concerning “the Convention which I have signed with Lord Hawkesbury concerning the 6. & 7. articles of the Treaty of 1794…”
DANA, Francis. ALS to Elbridge Gerry, Paris, 15 March 1781. 5pp., 4to, heavy show-through, ink-burn catching a few words, repairs, traces of mounting along edge. “I shall always be ready & happy to make and communications to you, because I am sure I may safely confide in your discretion and integrity.”
GERRY, Elbridge (1744-1814). DS, Boston, 22 October 1810. 1p, folio, paper seal, archival tape repairs on verso. An appointment for Jonathan Moody.
STRONG, Caleb. ALS to Judge [Benjamin] Bourne(?), Northhampton, 11 August 1811. 1p., 4to. On Mr. Churchman’s investigations of “the magnetic variation.”
GILMAN, Nicholas. ALS to john Sullivan, New York, 8 July 1790. 1p., 4to. Transmitting payments to Sullivan.
LANGDON, John (1741-1819). ALS to John Milledge, Portsmouth, 12 February 1806. 1p., 4to. Acknowledging receipt of resolutions.
PICKERING, John (1737-1805). ALS to cashier of Bank of U.S., Portsmouth, 25 September 1799. 1p., 4to. A payment request.
WEST, Benjamin. ALS to Mr. Hubbard, Charlestown, 7 May 1810. 1p., 4to. Requesting a loan of $100.
BREARLEY, David. DS, a legal brief, 16 January 1775. 1p., folio, repaired at folds. . BREARLEY. DS, 9 June 1780. An engraved four dollar bank note. 1p., 16mo oblong.
DAYTON, Jonathan. ALS to Samuel Smith, Philadelphia, n.d. 1p., 4to, tipped. A summons to return to legislature to discuss “the state of the Union…Our situation becomes every day more critical.”
LIVINGSTON, William. DS, Perth Amboy, 20 November 1789. 1p., oblong folio. An appointment for Nehemiah Wade. [With:] MD, “Governor Livingston’s Bill,” October 1785. 2pp., oblong folio, paper losses, worn at creases.
PATERSON, William. ALS to James Mott, 14 January 1792. 1p., 4to. Accomplished on blank integral of 11 Jan. 1792 ALS of James Mott. An order for payment.
CLARK, Abraham. DS, 13 December 1784. 1p., oblong. A receipt for James Mott.
HOUSTON, W.C. ALS to Samuel Dick, Trenton, 28 May 1785. 1 ½pp., 4to, seal hole, remnants of mounting. Thanks for receipt of a newspaper and political news.
NEILSON, John. LS to Peter Vroom, New Brunswick, 25 July 1828. 1p., 4to. Solicitng patronage of NJ Bible Society.
HAMILTON, Alexander. LS to Thomas Mifflin, War Department, 20 September 1794. 1p., 4to, paper loss repaired, inlaid. Orders to stop a French privateer.
LANSING, John. ALS to unidentified, Albany, 25 July 1787. 1p., folio, inlaid. Concerning a lawsuit.
YATES, Robert. DS, 12 March 1791. A legal pleading. 4pp., folio.
BLOUNT, William. DS, 23 July 1795. 1p., folio. A pay order.
SPRAIGHT, Richard Dobbs. LS, to Speaker of House, 13 December 1785. 1p., 4to. Agreeing to an amendment.
WILLIAMSON, Hugh. ALS to James McEvers, Philadelphia, 14 December 1790. 1p., 4to, inlaid. His son’s health and a portrait.
CASWELL, Robert. DS, December 1774. 1p., 16mo oblong. A six pence bank note. Signature faded.
DAVIE, William Richardson. DS, n.d. [1787]. 1p., folio, inlaid. His expense account for service at the Constitutional Convention.
JONES, Willie (1740-1801). ALS to unidentified, Waddenton, 4 February 1787. 1p., 8vo, inlaid. His resignation from the Convention.
MARTIN, Alexander (1740-1807). LS to Nathanael Greene, Salem, 20 November 1781. 3pp., folio, inlaid. Sending supplies to Greene’s army and reporting the evacuation of Wilmington by the British.
A remarkable of group of men met in secret sessions in Philadelphia, through a long, hot summer, from May-September 1787, to craft the Constitution that still serves as the law of the land in the United States of America, 228 years later. This remarkable collection contains autograph examples of all but one of the delegates, as well as examples from prominent opponents to the Constitution such as Patrick Henry. Highlights include: WASHINGTON, George. DS, 18 October 1787. 1p., oblong. A signed receipt for payment of £20 to James Smith, for work for the Potomac Company. Signed by Washington on verso. -- MADISON, James. LS to Samuel Goddard, 11 October 1835. 1p., 4to, inlaid, portion of address panel preserved. Support of Goddard’s temperance work looks forward to the abolition of “ardent spirits” in this eventful and reforming age.” -- FRANKLIN, Benjamin. ADS (“B. Franklin”) 20 July 1786. 1p., 4to. Appointing a commission of bankruptcy. -- HAMILTON, Alexander. LS to Thomas Mifflin, War Department, 20 September 1794. 1p., 4to, paper loss repaired, inlaid. Orders to stop a French privateer. -- MORRIS, Robert. ALS to John Nicholson, 5 May 1790. 1p., 4to. Jaundiced comments on a letter he received from a proselytizing Christian and passes along to Nicholson: “I do not know the canting hypocritical Son of a -----.” -- KING, Rufus. ALS to John Jay, London, 12 January 1802. 1p., 4to, blank integral address leaf (with paper loss, not affecting text). Docketed by Jay on address leaf. Concerning “the Convention which I have signed with Lord Hawkesbury concerning the 6. & 7. articles of the Treaty of 1794…”
Twenty-nine of the 55 delegates served in the Revolutionary War, so it is not surprising that several examples in the collection reach back to that period: CARROLL, Daniel. ALS to Matthew Tilghman, Philadelphia, 24 April 1781. 1p., folio, laid down, tape remnants, folds repaired. Extract of Washington’s latest report to Congress on British troop movements; passing along intelligence from Havana and Pensacola; the capture of Ninety-Six, South Carolina. -- PIERCE, William (1740-1789). DS, a Continental Army Muster Roll, 12 March 1779. A roll for the Pierce’s Co. of Artillery under the command of Col. John Crane. Counter-signed by Brig. General John Glover. 2 pages, oblong folio. Inlaid. Pierce served as Gen. Greene’s aide-de-camp. -- MARTIN, Alexander (1740-1807). LS to Nathanael Greene, Salem, 20 November 1781. 3pp., folio, inlaid. Sending supplies to Greene’s army and reporting the evacuation of Wilmington by the British. Together 72 items.
The following is an inventory of the archive:
WASHINGTON, George. DS, 18 October 1787. 1p., oblong. A signed receipt for payment of £20 to James Smith, for work for the Potomac Company. Signed by Washington on verso.
MADISON, James. LS to Samuel Goddard, 11 October 1835. 1p., 4to, inlaid, portion of address panel preserved. Support of Goddard’s temperance work looks forward to the abolition of “ardent spirits” in this eventful and reforming age.”
TAYLOR, George. DS, 24 January 1775. 1p., oblong, losses and repairs. Promissory note to pay Farling Ball £5, 15 shillings, seven pence half-penny.
CLYMER, George. ALS (“GC”) to Henry Clymer, n.d. 1p., 4to. Use of mustard plaster for breast ailment.
FITZSIMONS, Thomas. ALS to unknown, 25 September 1789. 2pp., 4to. Congressional action over districting, Pennsylvania nominations.
FRANKLIN, Benjamin. ADS (“B. Franklin”) 20 July 1786. 1p., 4to. Appointing a commission of bankruptcy.
INGERSOLL, Jared. ADS, 8 June 1793. 1p., oblong. Order granting relief for Jacob Brown.
MIFFLIN, Thomas. ANS to Trumble, 9 June 1797. 1p., oblong. Appointing a justice of the peace.
MORRIS, Gouveneur. ALS to Ellbridge Gerry, 10 January 1784. 2pp., 4to. Recommending Carmichael for a diplomatic post. “His desire is more to serve his country than to enjoy elevated rank or lucrative emoluments.”
MORRIS, Robert. ALS to John Nicholson, 5 May 1790. 1p., 4to. Jaundiced comments on a letter he received from a proselytizing Christian and passes along to Nicholson: “I do not know the canting hypocritical Son of a -----.”
WILSON, James. ADS (“Wilson & Caru”), October 1773. 1p., folio. A legal pleading in Andrew v. McGill.
BUTLER, Pierce. ALS to Benjamin Morgan, 17 September 1799. 1p., 4to. Requesting a scrivener to draw titles.
JACKSON, William. ALS [to James Sewall], Bilbao, 21 Novemeber 1781. 4pp., 4to. Pleasure at Sewall’s return to America, mentions John Adams.
PINCKNEY, Charles. ALS to Jeremiah Wadsworth, 8 April 1787. 1p., folio. Paying a note in NY currency for Samuel Franklin & Co.
PINCKNEY, Charles Cotesworth. ALS to Petit de Villers, 31 March 1815. 4 pp., 4to (splits at folds, 3 holes at crease with loss of a few words). Difficulties with his slaves and cotton crop; the British threat to South Carolina.
RUTLEDGE, John. ALS to John Jay, 7 September 1787. 1p., 4to. Docketed by Jay on verso. “Be so obliging as to have the enclosed [not present] put on board the packet which will sail for Havre next Monday. If Paul Jones has not yet sailed, I will thank you to get from him the letter which he has for my son & to forward it…to Mr. Jefferson…”
LAURENS, Henry. DS, 17 January 1784. 1p., 4to. An affidavit regarding the estate of Elias Ball.
BLAIR, John. ALS to Samuel Meredith, 9 February 1791. 1p., oblong 8vo.An order to pay Dr. James Taylor.
HENRY, Patrick. DS, 13 December 1794. 1p., oblong. A receipt for payment of 24 shillings “for making shirts.”
LEE, Richard Henry. Clipped signature (taken from text of a 4-line legal pleading).
NELSON, Thomas. DS, 26 October 1761. 1p., oblong folio. Splits and repairs. Appointing Samuel Dew deputy clerk.
McCLURG, James. ALS to George Simpson, 10 December 1795. 1p., oblong 4to. A request to pay McClurg’s dividends from the bank of the United States to James Breckenridge.
RANDOLPH, Edmund. ADS, 9 Novemebr 1794. 1p., 4to. A diplomatic passport for Samuel Bayard “proceeding to London on the business of the United States…”
WYTHE, George. ADS, (“Wythe”), February 1748. 2pp., 8vo. Legal pleading in Lewis v. Chew.
JOHNSON, William Samuel (1727-1819). ALS to Oliver Wolcott, Jr., Stratford, 24 October 1788. 1p., 8vo. Instructions to pay Capt. Isaac Tomlinson.
SHERMAN, Roger. DS, n.d., The Debentures for the Council and General Assembly, at New Haven, October Session 1774. 1p., folio. Docketed on verso, “Audited 13 May 1776.” Also signed by Wm. S. Johnson, and eight others.
ELLSWORTH, Oliver (1745-1807). ALS to Mr. King, Bath, 20 March 1801. 3pp., 4to, seal hole and creases repaired, tipped to another sheet. A list religious books for purchase from Lackington’s bookshop in London. “You will see by my books that I am preparing for another world, which men seldom set about so long as they have anything else to do. My work I hope will be rather easier as I am not conscious of any political sins to repent of.” [With:] WOLCOTT, Erastus. DS, 20 Jan. 1770. 1p., 8vo, inlaid. A legal judgment.
BASSETT, Richard (1745-1815). DS (signed twice), n.d. [ca. Aug. 1772], a legal pleading in the case of Robinson v. Shawn. 1p., 4to, inlaid.
BEDFORD, Gunning, Jr. (1747-1812). DS, 13 December 1797. 2 pp., folio, stained, repaired at folds. Signed as witness to an undertaking by James Starling.
BROOM, Jacob (1752-1810). ALS to Nehemiah Felton, 11 Jan. 1803. 1p., folio. Apologizing for casting aspersions on his character.
DICKINSON, John (1732-1808). Partly printed DS, Philadelphia, 15 November 1783. Counter-signed by John Nicholson and Joseph Williams. 1p., oblong. A pay order for Joseph Williams. Sgt. Maj. Of the 11th regiment, Pennsylvania Line.
READ, George (1733-1798). ALS to William Parsons, Philadelpha, 14 July 1752. 1p., 4to. Requesting a payment.
BALDWIN, Abraham (1754-1807). ALS to Gen. Irvine, New York, 15 November 1788. 2pp., 4to. On events in NYC. “I observe they are making the old city hall, a most pompous seat of federal government, they will not be so cautious in using the word permanent, the next time the subject is discussed.”
FEW, William (1748-1828). ALS to Benjamin Austin, New York, 20 February 1809. 1p., 4to, tear and seal hole expertly repaired. Payments to commissioners of loans.
HOUSTOUN, William (1755-1813). ALS to Gov. Edward Telfair, Augusta, 20 December 1792. 1p., 4to, tipped to another sheet, seal hole. Resigning his seat on the Superior Court.
PENDLETON, Nathan. DS, 14 Nov. 1796. 1p., 4to. Affidavit of Hannah Miller.
PIERCE, William (1740-1789). DS, a Continental Army Muster Roll, 12 March 1779. A roll for the Pierce’s Co. of Artillery under the command of Col. John Crane. Counter-signed by Brig. General John Glover. 2 pages, oblong folio. Inlaid. Pierce served as Gen. Greene’s aide-de-camp.
CARROLL, Daniel. ALS to Matthew Tilghman, Philadelphia, 24 April 1781. 1p., folio, laid down, tape remnants, folds repaired. Goodwar content. Extract of Washington’s latest report to Congress on British troop movements; passing along intelligence from Havana and Pensacola; the capture of Ninety-Six, SC.
ST. THOMAS JENIFER, Daniel. ALS to Walter Stone, 16 May 1785. 1p., 8vo, address leaf torn. Requesting a clerk to assist him.
McHENRY, James. LS, circular, War Office, August 1797. 1p., 4to, small paper loss catching one word, tipped, later owner’s stamp lower left. Directing a “recruitment rendezvous” to fill=up new regiments.
CARROLL of CARROLLTON, Charles (1737-1832). Autograph check signed, Annapolis, 18 October 1813. 1p., oblong. A check for $300 to John B. Robinson.
DUVAL, Gabriel (1752-1844). ALS to Mr. Jones, Washington, 14 August 1813. 2pp., 4to. Recommending Mr. Parrott for post of Navy Agent for the District of Columbia.
HARRISON, Robert H. (1745-1790). ALS to Col. Biddle, 22 July 1779. 1p., folio, seal hole. Requesting transfer of a trunk.
LEE, Thomas (1745-1819). ALS to John Thompson, 27 January 1781. 1p., folio. Enclosing a warrant to apprehend George Jackson. (Refused to serve at Const. Convention but served in Md. ratifying convention.)
MARTIN, Luther (1740-1826). ADS, 22 February 1817. 2pp., folio. Martin’s opinion on the act for enlarging the bounds of Baltimore. (Refused to sign Constitution; leading opponent of ratification.)
MERCER, John Francis (1759-1821). ALS to Mr. Maxey, 10 November 1817. 1p., 8vo. Enclosing a “late European newspaper.”
STONE, Thomas (1743-1787). DS, 21 July 1774. 1p., 8vo, tipped. A subpoena in the case of Waters v. Walthen. (Signer of Declaration of Independence.)
GORHAM, Nathaniel (1738-1796). ALS to Joseph Lowell, Boston, 16 May 1782. 2pp., folio. Massachusetts legislative news, disputes with Gov. Hancock.
KING, Rufus. ALS to John Jay, London, 12 January 1802. 1p., 4to, blank integral address leaf (with paper loss, not affecting text). Docketed by Jay on address leaf. Concerning “the Convention which I have signed with Lord Hawkesbury concerning the 6. & 7. articles of the Treaty of 1794…”
DANA, Francis. ALS to Elbridge Gerry, Paris, 15 March 1781. 5pp., 4to, heavy show-through, ink-burn catching a few words, repairs, traces of mounting along edge. “I shall always be ready & happy to make and communications to you, because I am sure I may safely confide in your discretion and integrity.”
GERRY, Elbridge (1744-1814). DS, Boston, 22 October 1810. 1p, folio, paper seal, archival tape repairs on verso. An appointment for Jonathan Moody.
STRONG, Caleb. ALS to Judge [Benjamin] Bourne(?), Northhampton, 11 August 1811. 1p., 4to. On Mr. Churchman’s investigations of “the magnetic variation.”
GILMAN, Nicholas. ALS to john Sullivan, New York, 8 July 1790. 1p., 4to. Transmitting payments to Sullivan.
LANGDON, John (1741-1819). ALS to John Milledge, Portsmouth, 12 February 1806. 1p., 4to. Acknowledging receipt of resolutions.
PICKERING, John (1737-1805). ALS to cashier of Bank of U.S., Portsmouth, 25 September 1799. 1p., 4to. A payment request.
WEST, Benjamin. ALS to Mr. Hubbard, Charlestown, 7 May 1810. 1p., 4to. Requesting a loan of $100.
BREARLEY, David. DS, a legal brief, 16 January 1775. 1p., folio, repaired at folds. . BREARLEY. DS, 9 June 1780. An engraved four dollar bank note. 1p., 16mo oblong.
DAYTON, Jonathan. ALS to Samuel Smith, Philadelphia, n.d. 1p., 4to, tipped. A summons to return to legislature to discuss “the state of the Union…Our situation becomes every day more critical.”
LIVINGSTON, William. DS, Perth Amboy, 20 November 1789. 1p., oblong folio. An appointment for Nehemiah Wade. [With:] MD, “Governor Livingston’s Bill,” October 1785. 2pp., oblong folio, paper losses, worn at creases.
PATERSON, William. ALS to James Mott, 14 January 1792. 1p., 4to. Accomplished on blank integral of 11 Jan. 1792 ALS of James Mott. An order for payment.
CLARK, Abraham. DS, 13 December 1784. 1p., oblong. A receipt for James Mott.
HOUSTON, W.C. ALS to Samuel Dick, Trenton, 28 May 1785. 1 ½pp., 4to, seal hole, remnants of mounting. Thanks for receipt of a newspaper and political news.
NEILSON, John. LS to Peter Vroom, New Brunswick, 25 July 1828. 1p., 4to. Solicitng patronage of NJ Bible Society.
HAMILTON, Alexander. LS to Thomas Mifflin, War Department, 20 September 1794. 1p., 4to, paper loss repaired, inlaid. Orders to stop a French privateer.
LANSING, John. ALS to unidentified, Albany, 25 July 1787. 1p., folio, inlaid. Concerning a lawsuit.
YATES, Robert. DS, 12 March 1791. A legal pleading. 4pp., folio.
BLOUNT, William. DS, 23 July 1795. 1p., folio. A pay order.
SPRAIGHT, Richard Dobbs. LS, to Speaker of House, 13 December 1785. 1p., 4to. Agreeing to an amendment.
WILLIAMSON, Hugh. ALS to James McEvers, Philadelphia, 14 December 1790. 1p., 4to, inlaid. His son’s health and a portrait.
CASWELL, Robert. DS, December 1774. 1p., 16mo oblong. A six pence bank note. Signature faded.
DAVIE, William Richardson. DS, n.d. [1787]. 1p., folio, inlaid. His expense account for service at the Constitutional Convention.
JONES, Willie (1740-1801). ALS to unidentified, Waddenton, 4 February 1787. 1p., 8vo, inlaid. His resignation from the Convention.
MARTIN, Alexander (1740-1807). LS to Nathanael Greene, Salem, 20 November 1781. 3pp., folio, inlaid. Sending supplies to Greene’s army and reporting the evacuation of Wilmington by the British.
Sale room notice
One document, signed by George Taylor, has been withdrawn for additional research. The lot now contains 71 pieces. The revised estimate is $16,000 – 22,000.