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1. MS050 B01 F24.03 - William Gardner to John Langdon

   Three-page letter from William Gardner to John Langdon, both in Portsmouth. Raises the subject of his salary, which is $650 per year, 50% less than he received as Treasurer. "Your influence in this matter...to endeavour the procuring me a further allowance will be gratefully acknowledged." He says he will accept $1000, even though some other Commissioners of Loans received $1500. Dated December 8, 1791.

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2. MS050 B01 F24.04 - William Gardner to John Langdon

   Three-page letter from William Gardner to John Langdon, both in Portsmouth. Has followed Langdon's advice and encloses a petition that he says Langdon can either prefer for him or, if he thinks it best, can originate in the House of Representatives via Jeremiah Smith, a friend of Gardner's. Speaks of his improved health, and also of the deaths of "several valuable citizens lately of the same fever which carried off Sheriff Parker [John Parker...

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3. MS050 B01 F24.05 - William Gardner to John Langdon

   Three-page letter from William Gardner to John Langdon, both in Portsmouth. Has written to Joseph Pearson, NH Secretary of State, respecting Langdon's Commission as Senator. Thanks Langdon for the conversation he has had with Mr. Wolcott (Oliver Wolcott of Connecticut) on his behalf regarding the position of U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, but isn't sure that it would be in his interest to take it if it became available because he would hav...

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4. MS050 B01 F24.06 - William Gardner to John Langdon

   Four-page letter from William Gardner to John Langdon, both in Portsmouth. Thanks Langdon for the papers of the debates taking place in the British Parliament, which, he says, show the "madness & folly of that infatuated nation." Has read Edmund Randolph's "Vindication," his explanation of the situation that led to his resignation as Secretary of State under George Washington, and concludes "If America should never have a worse Enemy than Mr...

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5. MS050 B01 F24.07 - William Gardner to John Langdon

   Four-page letter from William Gardner to John Langdon, both in Portsmouth. A follow-up to the previous letter. He has since seen Col. Gains, who informed him that the General Court "rose on Friday last and the members are gone home much disgusted with Governor Gilman." General Badger was likely to be appointed as Chief Magistrate. Dated January 4, 1796.

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6. MS050 B01 F24.08 - William Gardner to John Langdon

   Insurance account of Dr. John Langdon with William Gardner, broker for the year ending 1802, amounting to $4,436.07. Dated January 1, 1803.

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7. MS050 B01 F24.09 - William Gardner to John Langdon

   Insurance account of Dr. John Langdon with William Gardner, broker from January to June 1805, amounting to $2,701.30. Dated July 24, 1805.

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8. MS050 B01 F25.01 - John Taylor Gilman to John Langdon

   Two-page letter from John Taylor Gilman in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Advises Langdon of the prudence of having "a Vote in Congress," i.e., in having a delegate in Philadelphia at the Continental Congress - meaning that, although New Hampshire is hard-up for money, some way ought to be found to pay for a delegate from the state to attend. The news from Holland is good - five of its states have agreed to acknowledge the ind...

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9. MS050 B01 F25.02 - John Taylor Gilman to John Langdon

   Three-page letter from John Taylor Gilman in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Reports that the court of Spain is being difficult, finding any trivial reason for not signing a treaty. "[O]ur Minister there has received dishonourable and fallacious treatment...that he as well as our Minister at Versailles is much disgusted at it, & wish a different conduct on the part of the United States..." But then he says, from unofficial informa...

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10. MS050 B01 F25.03 - John Taylor Gilman to John Langdon

    Two-page letter from John Taylor Gilman in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Has been anxious for a long time in expectation of hearing intelligence from their commission in Europe, but there is nothing further to report. Received a letter from General Whipple two days prior and should have written him but there is nothing further done respecting the Loan Office Certificates. Dated August 28, 1782.

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11. MS050 B01 F25.04 - John Taylor Gilman to John Langdon

    One-page letter from John Taylor Gilman in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth (copy also to William Whipple). Dispatches have been recived from Mr. Adams, the latest dated July 13. The amounts from Holland are very agreeable and in some particulars exceed expectation. Dated September 11, 1782.

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12. MS050 B01 F25.05 - John Taylor Gilman to John Langdon

    Two-page letter from John Taylor Gilman in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Has no dispatches from Charlestown. The conduct of the enemy at New York is such that it is difficult to determine whether they expect to spend the winter there or not. A 40-gun ship belonging to "his most Christian Majesty" was driven onshore about 100 miles south of Philadelphia by several British ships. Had a large quantity of money on board, clothing...

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13. MS050 B01 F31.13 - Jonathan Hamilton to John Langdon

    Two page letter from Jonathan Hamilton in Berwick, ME to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Hamilton was a shipbuilder, shipowner and merchant and was the founder of Berwick Academy. Has received Langdon's note from Capt. Gardiner (William Gardner?). Is unable to help with Langdon's proposals since he had the offer of cash, half down, for his bows, though if Langdon is willing to pay cash up front for them, he can do business. He has 100 m. of "...

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14. MS050 B02 F08.10 - Edward Jones to John Langdon

    One page letter from Edward Jones in Boston to John Langdon. Edward Jones was a merchant and shipowner in Boston. Regrets that he cannot send the interest he owes Langdon at this time, but hopes to be able to send it with his mother-in-law Mrs. Hawes, who will be with Mr. Gardner the following week. Dated July 1, 1802.

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15. MS050 B02 F08.13 - Edward Jones to John Langdon

    One page letter from Edward Jones in Boston to John Langdon. Edward Jones was a merchant and shipowner in Boston. Has received Langdon's letter on the subject of the renewal of his note and has enclosed a new note to Mr. Gardner. He laments that he "cannot do what would be more agreeable to your Excellency, as well as to my own feelings." Dated January 24, 1807.

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16. MS050 B02 F08.14 - Edward Jones to John Langdon

    One page letter from Edward Jones in Boston to John Langdon. Edward Jones was a merchant and shipowner in Boston. His note to Mr. Gardner was returned to him endorsed, but in the meantime he has received an old note from Langdon and apologizes for having completely forgotten about it and not included the balance in his new note "but I have had so many untoward things to perplex my mind, that I nearly lost myself." He sends an addition to th...

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17. MS097 - William Gardner insurance policy books, 1801-1807

    Three insurance policy books belonging to the office of William Gardner (1751-1834), who collaborated with other individuals to insure ships. John Langdon was a frequent underwriter. Another was Daniel Webster. BOX LISTING PB1: Policy Records Book, 1801-1802, index PB2: Policy Records Book, 1802-1806 PB3: Policy Records Book, 1806-1807

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18. P0006_047 - Robert Gilmore and Bruce Ingmire Photograph Collec

    Wentworth-Gardner House

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19. Piscataqua Pioneers: Organized June 15, 1905. - Pamphlet 29873

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20. Piscataqua Pioneers: Organized June 15, 1905. - Pamphlet 37507

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