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King, Rufus, 1755-1827. [Letters] / Rufus King.

Title: [Letters] / Rufus King. [1794-1813]

Letter, 1794 Mar. 2, Philadelphia [to] James Watson. King discusses the prospects for war with Great Britain, including Great Britain's interference with American-French trade and plans to fortify Philadelphia. -- Letter, 1798 Sep. 16, London [to] Sir. King comments on a crowded court docket and the hope for a decision. -- Letter, 1801 Jul. 7, London [to] Nicholas Low. King informs Low that Mr. Gove's brother-in-law will pay Low for debts owed by Grove to King. Low is instructed to invest this money in American stocks. -- 1813 Jan. 25, Jamaica, L.I. [to] E. Huntington. King offers his support for Huntington's proposed newspaper for Suffolk County. King also discusses the political aspects to be considered.

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Barlow, Joel, 1754-1812. Papers of Joel Barlow [manuscript] 1792-1812.

Title: Papers of Joel Barlow [manuscript] 1792-1812.

Manuscripts include a December 1812 poem "Advice to a raven in Russia" about Napoleon; notes about changes to be made in "Columbiad"; notes about financial matters which may be part of a draft petition for payment, and notes about the French funeral of John Paul Jones. Letters, 1792-1811, to Slyvanus Bourne, James Monroe and [James?] Watson discuss the gifts of "McFingal and Colmbiad," suggests the celebration of the 400th anniversary of Columbus Day, requests the publication of a review of "Advice to the privileged orders," and notes that he will transmit a letter to the Secretary of State but has no authority in the unnamed case. There is also an engraving of Barlow and a signed receipt to the Library Company of Philadelphia for books borrowed.

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