Series IV: Other Historical Letters and Manuscripts
Scope and Content note
Series IV contains documents which do not relate directly to the history of New York State. It contains only three items in one small legal box, but among these are included a Massachusetts resolution signed by Samuel Warren, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock, and an important letter from John Quincy Adams regarding the abolition of slavery.
creator: Conway, Thomas
place: New Castle, Sep 28, 1778
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet, stamped "Autograph Collection of Dr. Max Thorek Chicago"; a. d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 19cm x 31cm
Abstract
In French. Conway recommends Captain DesEspiniers.
creator: Warren, Samuel
place: [Boston], Jul 6, 1787
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: half sheet folded; d. s.
extent:
dimensions: 33cm x 21cm
Abstract
Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Resolution for payment of delegates to Continental Congress. Signed by Samuel Warren, Samuel Adams, and John Hancock. Docketed.
creator: Adams, John Quincy
place: Peterborough, Jul 31, 1839
Extent
General Physical Description
physical description: wove paper, folded; a. l. s.
extent:
dimensions: 41cm x 26cm
Abstract
To Gerrit Smith Predicts a civil war.
