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Miscellaneous European papers, circa 1600-1903 and undated.

Title: Miscellaneous European papers, circa 1600-1903 and undated.

The collection contains miscellaneous European papers on a variety of topics. Included are research notes and a hand-drawn map relating to Hittite hieroglyphics and artifacts, apparently produced by a British scholar in the early 20th century; birth and death certificates and a certificate of payment on an annuity for members of the Payart and Fitz-James families, distant relatives of the French writer Charles Nodier; two letters, one, 1770, in Latin, bearing the seal of a theological academy, and the other, 1807, in German, from a philosophy professor to Friedrith Bartholomaeus, 24th Demie Brigade; and a handwritten note on "Little Scholars," an article by Anne Thackeray Richie, daughter of William Makepeace Thackeray, found in a copy of The Cornhill magazine that was owned by Thackeray, describing how the article came to be published. Also included are a letter, 1654, in which Lieutenant Colonel William Brayne of the British army acknowledged receipt of an order from Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell to suppress a Royalist rebellion in Ireland; a letter, 1704, in which Thomas Savage wrote to business associates from Galata (Istanbul) concerning his trading activities there; several 17th century English financial agreements and receipts, several relating to prominent politicians and Exchequer officers. There are also engravings of Declaration of Independence signer John Hancock, wax portrait sculptor Patience Wright, British naval officer and politician George Johnstone, and Cherokee leader Ostenaco; a handwritten copy of a poem by Thomas Campbell; and a British anti-German propaganda postcard from World War I showing three German soldiers in uniform.

ArchivalResource: 32 items (0.5 linear feet)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/34847457 View

Johnstone, George, 1730-1787. Papers of George Johnstone, 1763-1767.

Title: Papers of George Johnstone, 1763-1767.

ArchivalResource: 2 items.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/79423925 View

Johnstone, George, 1730-1787. Trinadada : ca. 1783.

Title: Trinadada : ca. 1783.

Trindade, sometimes called Trinidad, is a small island in the South Atlantic 700 miles east of Rio de Janeiro. In October 1781 George Johnstone, former governor of West Florida, attempted to found a colony on the island. During the attempt one ship, the H.M.S. Rattlesnake, was wrecked. Johnstone went back to England to gather more support for settlement. His court-martial overshadowed his plans and the settlers were forgotten. In May 1782 Captain James Burney was ordered to rescue the settlers on his way to the East Indies. This manuscript is an eyewitness account by a member of Burney's crew and comments on the island's suitability for settlement. Since 1896 Trindade has been a part of Brazil.

ArchivalResource: [7] p. ; 23 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/62406153 View

Thomas Gage papers 1754-1807 1759-1775 Gage, Thomas, papers

Title: Thomas Gage papers 1754-1807 1759-1775 Gage, Thomas, papers

The Thomas Gage papers consist of the military and governmental correspondence and headquarter papers of General Thomas Gage, officer in the British Army in America (1754-1763) and commander-in-chief of the British forces in North America between 1763 and 1775. The papers include incoming correspondence and retained copies of letters written by Gage, together with a large quantity of documents related to military administration and manuscript maps of North America. The collection is particularly strong in documenting British administration of North America after the French and Indian War, interactions with Native Americans, and the years preceding the American Revolution. The series is described in a separate finding aid. Thomas Gage warrants

ArchivalResource: 70 linear feet

http://quod.lib.umich.edu/c/clementsead/umich-wcl-M-341gag?rgn=main;view=text View

Sackville, George Germain, Viscount, 1716-1785. Copy of Ld. G. Germain's dispatch, no. 4 : recd. in London, Decr. 26th, 1778.

Title: Copy of Ld. G. Germain's dispatch, no. 4 : recd. in London, Decr. 26th, 1778. [ca. 1800]

Approves of ongoing negotiations with the U.S. Continental Congress and expresses frustration over the Congress' treatment of George Johnstone, whom it accused of trying to bribe some of its members.

ArchivalResource: [2] leaves ; 33 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/773830850 View

Sparks, Jared, 1789-1866. Collection of documents concerning the American Revolution, 1740-1866

Title: Jared Sparks collection of documents concerning the American Revolution, 1740-1866 .

Documents copied or collected by American historian and president of Harvard Jared Sparks.

ArchivalResource: 5 boxes (2.5 linear ft.)

http://id.lib.harvard.edu/ead/hou00303/catalog View

William Petty, 1st Marquis of Lansdowne, 2nd Earl of Shelburne papers 1665-1885 Shelburne, William Petty, 1st Marquis of Lansdowne, 2nd Earl of, papers

Title: William Petty, 1st Marquis of Lansdowne, 2nd Earl of Shelburne papers 1665-1885 Shelburne, William Petty, 1st Marquis of Lansdowne, 2nd Earl of, papers

This collection contains the letters and official papers of Lord Shelburne, British politician, Member of Parliament, secretary of state for the Southern Department, and Prime Minister. The papers document British foreign, colonial, and domestic affairs throughout the 18th century with special focus on the periods 1766-1768 and 1782-1783.

ArchivalResource: 48 linear feet

http://quod.lib.umich.edu/c/clementsead/umich-wcl-M-66she?rgn=main;view=text View

William L. Clements Library. William Petty, 1st Marquis of Lansdowne, 2nd Earl of Shelburne papers, 1665-1885.

Title: William Petty, 1st Marquis of Lansdowne, 2nd Earl of Shelburne papers, 1665-1885.

This collection contains the letters and official papers of Lord Shelburne, British politician, Member of Parliament, secretary of state for the Southern Department, and Prime Minister. The papers document British foreign, colonial, and domestic affairs throughout the 18th century with special focus on the periods 1766-1768 and 1782-1783.

ArchivalResource: 48 linear feet.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/759916813 View

Home, Rodney, fl. 1764. Rodney Home letter to Mr. Blackett [manuscript], 1764 October.

Title: Rodney Home letter to Mr. Blackett [manuscript], 1764 October.

Home, Pensacola, Florida, comments on the abundant natural resources of colonial West Florida, life on the Gulf coast including dining with the governor and Indian chiefs, trade with Indians, and trade expectations. Home's mention of fly fishing is the earliest recorded in North America.

ArchivalResource: 1 item.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/276997765 View

Gage, Thomas, 1721-1787. Thomas Gage papers, 1754-1807, bulk 1759-1775.

Title: Thomas Gage papers, 1754-1807, bulk 1759-1775.

The Thomas Gage papers consist of the military and governmental correspondence and headquarters papers of General Thomas Gage, officer in the British Army in America (1754-1763) and commander-in-chief of the British forces in North America (1763-1775). The papers include incoming correspondence and retained copies of letters written by Gage, together with a large quantity of documents related to military administration and manuscript maps of North America. The collection is particularly strong in documenting British administration of North America after the French and Indian War, interactions with Native Americans, and the years preceding the American Revolution. The collection also includes a the Thomas Gage warrants, a series of financial documents authorizing payments related to British military expenses in North America during Gage's service as commander-in-chief.

ArchivalResource: 70 linear feet.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/711054960 View

Johnstone, George, 1730-1787. Trinadada : ca. 1783.

Title: Trinadada : ca. 1783.

Trindade, sometimes called Trinidad, is a small island in the South Atlantic 700 miles east of Rio de Janeiro. In October 1781 George Johnstone, former governor of West Florida, attempted to found a colony on the island. During the attempt one ship, the H.M.S. Rattlesnake, was wrecked. Johnstone went back to England to gather more support for settlement. His court-martial overshadowed his plans and the settlers were forgotten. In May 1782 Captain James Burney was ordered to rescue the settlers on his way to the East Indies. This manuscript is an eyewitness account by a member of Burney's crew and comments on the island's suitability for settlement. Since 1896 Trindade has been a part of Brazil.

ArchivalResource: [7] p. ; 23 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/83498196 View

Mickle, William Julius, 1735-1788. William Julius Mickle papers, 1753-1825.

Title: William Julius Mickle papers, 1753-1825.

The William Julius Mickle Papers document aspects of the literary and naval careers of William Julius Mickle. The collection includes correspondence from literary figures such as William Ballantyne, William Bowles, David Garrick, Francis Gentleman, Isaac Reed, and John Sim, and from family friend and naval patron Commodore George Johnstone; manuscripts of several works by Mickle, including The Concubine and The Death of Socrates; and papers relating to Mickle's service as prize agent for Johnstone's naval squadron.

ArchivalResource: 1.25 linear feet (3 boxes)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702147531 View

Washington, George, 1732-1799. ALS : White Plains, N.Y., to Henry Laurens, 1778 Sept. 12.

Title: ALS : White Plains, N.Y., to Henry Laurens, 1778 Sept. 12.

Criticizes the British peace commissioners' proposal and the attitude of commissioner George Johnstone toward the Continental Congress; sends his respects to the French minister Gérard.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 p.) ; 24 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122541836 View

George Montagu, 4th Duke of Manchester papers 1779-1788 Manchester, George Montagu 4th Duke of, papers

Title: George Montagu, 4th Duke of Manchester papers 1779-1788 Manchester, George Montagu 4th Duke of, papers

The Manchester papers primarily contain the diplomatic correspondence, memoranda, and treaty drafts of George Montagu, 4th Duke of Manchester, who was appointed British Ambassador to France to oversee the negotiations regarding the Peace of Paris in 1783.

ArchivalResource: 2 linear feet

http://quod.lib.umich.edu/c/clementsead/umich-wcl-M-1536man?rgn=main;view=text View

William Julius Mickle papers, 1753-1825

Title: William Julius Mickle papers 1753-1825

The William Julius Mickle Papers document aspects of the literary and naval careers of William Julius Mickle. The collection includes correspondence from literary figures such as William Ballantyne, William Bowles, David Garrick, Francis Gentleman, Isaac Reed, and John Sim, and from family friend and naval patron Commodore George Johnstone; manuscripts of several works by Mickle, including The Concubine and The Death of Socrates; and papers relating to Mickle's service as prize agent for Johnstone's naval squadron.

ArchivalResource: 1.25 linear feet (3 boxes)

http://hdl.handle.net/10079/fa/beinecke.micklew View

D'Auvergne, Philip, Prince de Bouillon, 1754-1816. Plan of the bay of Saldanha on the S.W. coast of Africa shewing the opperations [sic] of the squadron of Commodore Johnstone, in the attack upon the five Dutch East India ships on the morning of July 21st: AD: 1781 / drawn by Lieut. D'Auvergne of the navy commanding the Lark.

Title: Plan of the bay of Saldanha on the S.W. coast of Africa shewing the opperations [sic] of the squadron of Commodore Johnstone, in the attack upon the five Dutch East India ships on the morning of July 21st: AD: 1781 / drawn by Lieut. D'Auvergne of the navy commanding the Lark. 1781.

ArchivalResource: 1 ms. map : col. ; 31.2 x 46.5 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/80603646 View

Johnstone, George, 1730-1787. ALS, 1778, June 19, off New Castle, Del., to Richard Oswald.

Title: ALS, 1778, June 19, off New Castle, Del., to Richard Oswald.

Johnstone reports that the commissioners had planned to land in Philadelphia, which was occupied by the British, but found on their arrival at New Castle that the troops had evacuated. Although he is appalled at this, he still has hopes for a settlement and is awaiting a reply to his message to Congress.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (4 p.) ; 24 cm.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122466148 View

Manchester, George Montagu, Duke of, 1737-1788. George Montagu, 4th Duke of Manchester papers, 1779-1788.

Title: George Montagu, 4th Duke of Manchester papers, 1779-1788.

The Manchester papers primarily contain the diplomatic correspondence, memoranda, and treaty drafts of George Montagu, 4th Duke of Manchester, who was appointed British Ambassador to France to oversee the negotiations regarding the Peace of Paris in 1783.

ArchivalResource: 2 linear feet.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/730413781 View

Johnstone, George, 1730-1787. Autograph letter signed, [n.d.].

Title: Autograph letter signed, [n.d.].

Requesting tickets for the trial of Warren Hastings.

ArchivalResource: 1 item (2 p.)

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/270488823 View

Documents of the British possessions of East and West Florida, 1762-1801.

Title: Documents of the British possessions of East and West Florida, 1762-1801.

Papers, correspondence. General Sir Frederick Haldimand, George Johnstone (Governor of West Florida), Patrick Tonyn (Governor of East Florida), Lt. Col. James Bruce, Peter Chester (Governor of West Florida), Lt. Col. M.G. Glasier, Pensacola, Florida, Lt. Gov. Monforte Brown, fortifications at Pensacola, Florida and Savannah, Georgia, troop movements from Pensacola and Mobile to the Mississippi River, St. Augustine, Florida, James Moore, rangers, Lord George Germain (Secretary of State for the Colonies), Charlestown, South Carolina, military and naval intelligence, Lords of the Treasury, construction in Pensacola, French and rebel attacks, Johnstown, New York, and London. There are 42 items on West Florida and 11 items on East Florida.

ArchivalResource: Letters: 13.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/50671501 View

Minto-Skelton papers 1757-1956 1770-1900 Minto-Skelton papers

Title: Minto-Skelton papers 1757-1956 1770-1900 Minto-Skelton papers

The Minto-Skelton papers contain the papers of Walter Minto (1753-1796), noted mathematician and educator, his nephew Walter Minto Skelton (1804-1848), and other members of their extended family. Walter Minto's papers contain correspondence, writings, and other documents related to his travels in Italy, scholarship, and teaching career. The Walter Minto Skelton and family papers include correspondence, poetry, prose writings, illustrations and photographs, documents, printed materials, notes, invitations, and miscellanea.

ArchivalResource: 2 linear feet

http://quod.lib.umich.edu/c/clementsead/umich-wcl-M-4423min?rgn=main;view=text View

Walsh, Ralph, Papers, 1766

Title: Walsh, Ralph, Papers 1766

ArchivalResource: 4

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