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1. Controlling the law : legal politics in early national New Hampshire / - KFN1278 .R45 2004

   Reid, John Phillip.

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2. Courts and Lawyers of New England. Vol. 3 - REF F34 .P37 1931

   Parker, Herbert, 1856-

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3. MS050 - John Langdon, William Whipple, and Elwyn family papers, 1713-1965

   Scope and Content The John Langdon papers, 1761-1817, are primarily letters to John Langdon (approx. 2,200), with one letterbook, 1775-1779, records of the building of the ships Raleigh and America for the Continental Navy, some records of the New Hampshire Government, and a few general business records. A large portion of the papers are from the period of the Revolutionary War, 1775-1781. The letters are both business and political in natu...

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4. MS050 B02 F03.12 - John Holker to John Langdon

   Two page letter from John Holker in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. English-born French diplomat, merchant, and speculator, One of first French ministers to the United States. Holker was the agent for the French navy in American ports and French consul general to the United States during the American Revolution. He took up permanent residence in Philadelphia. During the war, he supplied arms and provisions to the French fleet, with...

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5. MS050 B02 F16.01 - Samuel Livermore to John Langdon

   One page letter from Samuel Livermore in New Holderness to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Samuel Livermore, 1732-1803, was Attorney-General for New Hampshire and subsequently, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. Requests the quarter cask of madeira that he was to have as part of the exchange of horses with Langdon. He thinks it was to contain about 30 gallons. Dated January 25, 1779.

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6. MS050 B02 F16.02 - Samuel Livermore to John Langdon

   Three page letter from Samuel Livermore in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Samuel Livermore, 1732-1803, was Attorney-General for New Hampshire and subsequently, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. He writes from Philadelphia about the goings-on at the Continental Congress, where he was the only agent not also a delegate. He reports that he has not seen the inside of the Congress building for two weeks, "...

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7. MS050 B02 F16.03 - Samuel Livermore to John Langdon

   One page letter from Samuel Livermore in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Samuel Livermore, 1732-1803, was Attorney-General for New Hampshire and subsequently, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. Encloses a newspaper that gives the news from Carolina. The British are gathering, but he hopes General Lincoln will be able to give a good account of himself. A finance plan has passed Congress, a somewhat di...

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8. MS050 B02 F16.04 - Samuel Livermore to John Langdon

   One page letter from Samuel Livermore in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Samuel Livermore, 1732-1803, was Attorney-General for New Hampshire and subsequently, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. Has met with the Admiralty Board and informed them of the "forwardness and fine appearance" of Langdon's ship and urged the absolute necessity of Langdon's being immediately supplied with money. He says he pointe...

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9. MS050 B02 F16.05 - Samuel Livermore to John Langdon

   One page letter from Samuel Livermore in New Holderness, N.H. to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Samuel Livermore, 1732-1803, was Attorney-General for New Hampshire and subsequently, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. Sends Langdon "a fat ox, which I hope will prove tollerable beef...The next shall be better if I prosper another year." Reports that he has just received the vote appointing him and Col. Bellow delegat...

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10. MS050 B02 F16.06 - Samuel Livermore to John Langdon

    Two page letter from Samuel Livermore in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Samuel Livermore, 1732-1803, was Attorney-General for New Hampshire and subsequently, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. Reports that General Sullivan is well. Paper money is very low - old Continental exchanges 500 for one (thus the expression "not worth a continental"). "Our new money is not understood here and will not pass at a...

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11. MS050 B02 F16.07 - Samuel Livermore to John Langdon

    One page letter from Samuel Livermore in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Samuel Livermore, 1732-1803, was Attorney-General for New Hampshire and subsequently, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. Has drawn a bill on the state for $133.1/3. He wishes the state would indicate whether or not they will support him. Encloses newspapers and apologizes for his brevity. Dated May 22, 1781.

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12. MS050 B02 F16.08 - Samuel Livermore to John Langdon

    One page letter from Samuel Livermore in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Samuel Livermore, 1732-1803, was Attorney-General for New Hampshire and subsequently, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. Reports of a mutiny in the Pennsylvania line in being asked to march on Virginia, but "the extraordinary good conduct of Genl. Waine" [Anthony Wayne, 1745-1796] suppressed it. Four of the ringleaders were immedia...

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13. MS050 B02 F16.09 - Samuel Livermore to John Langdon

    One page letter from Samuel Livermore in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Samuel Livermore, 1732-1803, was Attorney-General for New Hampshire and subsequently, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. Sends newspapers. The operations of the French in the West Indies looks well. "But the Brittish "gain upon us in Virginia." Militai is being raised - though he thinks too slowly - to meet them. Reports that Ge...

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14. MS050 B02 F16.10 - Samuel Livermore to John Langdon

    Two page letter from Samuel Livermore in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Samuel Livermore, 1732-1803, was Attorney-General for New Hampshire and subsequently, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. He reports that he has just received two letters from Langdon, the May 29 and June 4 letters, but that is all. The eastern mail was, with the postrider, taken between North River and Morristown and carried to New...

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15. MS050 B02 F16.11 - Jane Livermore to John Langdon

    Two page letter from Jane Livermore in New Holderness, N.H. to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Jane Livermore was the wife of Samuel Livermore, Attorney-General for New Hampshire and subsequently, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. Apologizes for the "freedom of this address," but she knows that he is a gentleman for whom her husband has the highest regard. She thought it likely that he would be the first to hear from ...

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16. MS050 B02 F17.01 - Samuel Livermore to John Langdon

    One page letter from Samuel Livermore in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Samuel Livermore, 1732-1803, was Attorney-General for New Hampshire and subsequently, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. Encloses a newspaper with very good news from the southward. The Chevalier John Paul Jones will be setting out for Portsmouth to take command of the 74 (later "America"). Dated July 3, 1781.

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17. MS050 B02 F17.02 - Samuel Livermore to John Langdon

    One page letter from Samuel Livermore in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Samuel Livermore, 1732-1803, was Attorney-General for New Hampshire and subsequently, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. Encloses a paper written by the chevalier John Paul Jones, who comes to Portsmouth this week, and a letter he meant to send previously. Asks Langdon to send it to Pennycook (Penacook), where it will be sent on to...

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18. MS050 B02 F17.03 - Samuel Livermore to John Langdon

    One page letter from Samuel Livermore in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Samuel Livermore, 1732-1803, was Attorney-General for New Hampshire and subsequently, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. Encloses a paper and mentions that the president of the Continental Congress, Huntington, wants to return to Connecticut and his replacement is to be Judge Thomas McKean. Says that it is a long time since he h...

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19. MS050 B02 F17.04 - Samuel Livermore to John Langdon

    One page letter from Samuel Livermore in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Samuel Livermore, 1732-1803, was Attorney-General for New Hampshire and subsequently, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. In Congress the day before there were a dozen or so intercepted letters from London, intended for New York, taken from a captured packet. The substance of the letters will be printed and, he says, the British pol...

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20. MS050 B02 F17.05 - Samuel Livermore to John Langdon

    One page letter from Samuel Livermore in Philadelphia to John Langdon in Portsmouth. Samuel Livermore, 1732-1803, was Attorney-General for New Hampshire and subsequently, a U.S. Representative and a U.S. Senator from New Hampshire. Thanks Langdon for his letter and encloses a couple of papers which he says will speak for themselves. Dated July 24, 1781.

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