Series 2 (1 January 1812-16 February 1815)
The enlightened view which the Senate has taken of the great events, that have lately transpired, and of their probable influence upon the interests and destiny of the United States, displays wisdom and patriotism worthy of that dignified body. Their favorable notice of my official conduct, in the recent emergency, receives the most respectful acknowledgments; & a continuance of their... Continue Reading
Recipient: New York Senate
The Senate at the close of their last session, indulged in common with their fellow-citizens, the pleasing expectation, that before this period the blessings of peace, upon just and honorable terms would have been restored to their country—they have thus far been disappointed; and although the mission to which they looked for its accomplishment has not yet terminated—the delay which has taken... Continue Reading
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The Senate at the close of their last session indulged with your Excellency in the pleasing expectation, that before this period the blessings of peace would have been restored to their country on terms consistent with its honor & Interest, they are however by subsequent events reluctantly compelled to bear testimony to the insincerity of the professions on which those reasonable expectations... Continue Reading
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THE extreme pressure of public business, and the peculiar emergencies of the war in which we are engaged, induced me to call this session of the Legislature. At the close of the last session, a confident expectation prevailed, that existing hostilities would soon be terminated by a fair and honorable peace. Great-Britain, it is true, had declined the proffered mediation of the Emperor of Russia;... Continue Reading
Recipient: New York Legislature
Your polite note with Hatsel I have received & acknowledge my obligation for your particular politness & friendly solititude. I make lodge at the Eagle Tavern formerly Gregories now Baird's, where I should be happy to meet you.
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Recipient: Aaron Burr
This Indinture made the Eighth Day of July in the year of our Lord One Thousand Eight Hundred and Fourteen Between George Caines of the city of Hudson Esquire of the one part and Martin Van Buren of the same place Esquire of the other part & Whereas the said George Caines is by his Bond bearing even Date with deed executed immediately proceding before these presents, is and stands Holden unto... Continue Reading
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Notes of agreement concluded upon this 25th June 1814 Between George Canes & MVBuren as follows.
Viz. 1st The said ^Mr Van Buren^ Martin agrees to loan to Mr Canes two thousand Dollars for three years at a the Interest of seven per Cent
2d. The said George agrees to purchase of the said Martin his undivided share of Lot No. eleven in the Whitesborough pattent in the town of Franklin County of... Continue Reading
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Republican General Meeting.
At a very numerous and respectable Meeting of Republican Citizens of Albany, and from different parts of the State, held at the Capitol, on the 14th day of April, 1814,
Col. DANIEL WARNER, of Columbia,
in the Chair,
P. G. CHILDS, Esq. of Madison, Sec'ry.
The following preamble and resolution having been read—
Mr. Van Buren rose and addressed the meeting in a handsome... Continue Reading
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At this interesting period of our national concern ^affairs^, when our government is combating with a view wily vindictive and sanguinary foe, when domestic disaffection & foreign affection ^partialities^ present their callous fronts at every corner & when ^the^ present hopes & future prospects of the people of N york are to be party to the Tested by the result exercise of the... Continue Reading
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Republican General Meeting.
At a very numerous and respectable Meeting of Republican Citizens of Albany, and from different parts of the State held at the Capitol, on the 14th. day of April 1814
Col Daniel Warner of Columbia in the Chair,
P G. Childs Esqr of Madison Sec'ry
The following preamble and resolutions having been read—
Mr Van Beuren rose and addressed the meeting in a handsome style, in... Continue Reading
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At a time when our country is engaged in war with one of the most powerful nations on earth, in defence of our national rights and sovereignty; when opposition has reared her hydra form, and put at defiance the constituted authorities; when treason walks forth at noon-day, and, under the specious garb of patriotism, sounds the tocsin of alarm, and invites you to marshal yourselves under her... Continue Reading
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The United States
vs.
Wm. Hull
Notes for Summing up the evidence on the 23d. March 1814
1st An Introductory Statement of the formation of the army, the march to Detroit, The ^its^ passage into Canada its continuance there, retreat & final surrender.
2d. The consequences which the Surrender produced result of the Campaign produced
3d. The fault must lay with the Govrmt the Army or the Genl.... Continue Reading
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1 <Introduction> including consequences
2d. The falt must lay on Governmt army or Gen
3d. The Genl. has attributed it to Governmt Troops & officers.
4th. My duyty to shew where the falt lays, & in doing so will have to lay it at the Genl door
5h. Here in the manner in which I will speak of him.
6h. The Charge
3.
I abandoned
The other sifted down see notes
7th. His order.
8th. His... Continue Reading
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Notes on Genl Hulls opening
Allusion to the possibility of governmental & political Influence, prejudicing his case.
Objects to the giving evidence afterwards, think it would be wrong.
Did not think Malden an object.
His orders were to march to Detroit & left him no discretion as to leaving Amherstburg <or> fortifyed places in his rear
Operations below suspended
The purpose of the... Continue Reading
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The Erection of the enemies Batteries & omitting to anoy them
4th. The Reason for the <Swap>
Capt. Dalliby — The practiability of <illegible> <to> <The> <expected> it, asserted on the 5th. application for <illegible> on the 14th. referred & the reason assignd.
5 That fortifying at Spring Wells & refusing to take measures to prevent the armies landg... Continue Reading
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