1660-1870
Guide to the Microfilm Edition
Abstract
This collection consists of the business, political, and personal papers of Harrison Gray Otis (1765-1848) and other family members.
Biographical Sketch
Harrison Gray Otis (1765-1848) was a lawyer, congressman, United States senator, and mayor of Boston.
Sources
Morison, Samuel Eliot. Harrison Gray Otis, 1765-1848: The Urbane Federalist. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1969.
Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. 2 vols. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913.
Collection Description
This microfilm edition of the Harrison Gray Otis papers, 1660-1870, contains the business, political, and personal correspondence of Harrison Gray Otis and, to a lesser extent, the papers of his father Samuel Allyne Otis, his grandfather James Otis, his uncle James Otis, Jr., his half-sister Harriet Otis, and other family members. The microfilm consists primarily of the manuscript collection of Harrison Gray Otis papers (Ms. N-617), but also includes, in Series II, the Harrison Gray Otis papers II (Ms. N-618).
Personal papers include the correspondence of Harrison Gray Otis with his wife Sally Foster Otis and their children, particularly Sophia H. Otis, describing both private matters and his public activities as a congressman and senator. Among the business papers are receipts, deeds, accounts, and correspondence documenting Harrison Gray Otis's speculation in undeveloped lands, particularly in Maine and western Massachusetts. Political papers include correspondence with John Adams, Mathew Carey, Lewis Cass, Henry Clay, Josiah Quincy, Theodore Sedgwick, Daniel Webster, and others on such topics as the Embargo of 1807, the Hartford Convention, slavery, Massachusetts state politics, and the Bank of the United States.
Bound volumes include a Harrison Gray Otis letterbook, 1788-1807; three account books, 1810-1820, 1814-1817, 1817-1819; and an 1806 diary of a tour in Canada. The collection also contains two diaries of Harriet Otis describing her life in Washington, D.C., and Boston, 1811-1814, and a trip to Vermont, 1817; and an unidentified diary of an 1840 trip to England and France.
Also includes unverified transcriptions of some of the Otis family correspondence, 1790-1820, and professional, business, and personal letters of Harrison Gray Otis, 1793-1816. The transcriptions were created by volunteers from the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities (SPNEA) and are not included on Harrison Gray Otis microfilm.
Acquisition Information
Gift of Samuel E. Morison, Sophia H. Ritchie, and others, 1926 and 1957.
Other Formats
Digital facsimiles of the Harriet Otis diaries and the Harrison Gray Otis travel diary are available on Leisure, Travel & Mass Culture: The History of Tourism, a digital publication of Adam Matthew Digital, Inc. This digital resource is available at subscribing libraries; speak to your local librarian to determine if your library has access. The MHS makes this resource available onsite; see a reference librarian for more information.
Detailed Description of the Collection
I. Loose manuscripts, 1691-1870
This series makes up the bulk of the Harrison Gray Otis microfilm edition. Included is correspondence, both incoming and outgoing, as well as deeds, receipts, memoranda and other legal, financial, and political papers. For a list of the items in this series, see the List of Items in Series I or use the links below to go directly to specific date ranges.
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1691-1792
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1793-1799
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1800-1805
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1806-1810
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1811-1815
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1816-1818
Reel 7
1819-1820
Reel 8
1821-1826
Reel 9
1827-1833
Reel 10
1834-1842
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1843-1870
Box 13
Family correspondence [transcripts], 1790-1820
Box 14
Professional, business, personal correspondence [transcripts], 1793-1816
II. Harrison Gray Otis papers II, 1660-1852
This series contains legal and financial papers, papers related to land dealings, correspondence on political matters, genealogical notes, and other papers of Harrison Gray Otis. Other individuals represented in this series include Asher Benjamin, William E. Channing, Henry Clay, William Penn, and James Sullivan.
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Letter from William Ellery Channing [Boston] to Mr. Guild asking if he might come to dinner, undated
With note on provenance by Samuel Eliot Morison.
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Report by Jeremiah Smith on a farm at Peterboro, Vt., purchased at auction by James Templeton, undated
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Notes on the Otis family genealogy stemming from James Otis, Jr., undated
Originals located at Ms. S-68.
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Argument against the land treaty providing restitution for Native American lands in Georgia by the U.S., undated
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Agreement between Harrison Gray Otis and Stoddard and Lincoln on a land purchase, undated
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Legal opinion by Harrison Gray Otis on the definition of Massachusetts's "heirs-at-law" in an estate case, undated
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Sermon preached by John Gorham Palfrey on Jeremiah 8:15, undated
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Memorandum from S. Parkman to Harrison Gray Otis about leasing a house from Mr. May, undated
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Order for issuing money to pay for victualing the British navy, 13 Jan. 1660
Signed by John Lewys, E. Montague, William Penn, George Thompson, and John Weaver.
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Record of a deed for the sale of ropewalk at Boston, 18 June 1771 [copy]
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Promissory notes of Harrison Gray Otis, 1789-1797
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Agreement between Harrison Gray Otis and Asa Ellis, 10 Sep. 1789
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Agreement of James Templeton regarding Peterboro, Vt., land recovery, 23 May 1791
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Letter from [James Sullivan] to Harrison Gray Otis predicting war with France and on political matters, with typescript copy, 17 Dec. 1796
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Resolutions of the Republican Committee for Rockingham County, 27 July 1814
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Letter from William Foster Otis (Boston) to John H. B. Latrobe about the future of South America, 2 Apr. 1822
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Receipts and agreements of Asher Benjamin on behalf of Harrison Gray Otis for work on building houses on Beacon Street, 1828-1829
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Receipt from the warden of New Hampshire State Prison to Asher Benjamin for payment for building stone for Beacon Street houses and Mill Dam wharf commissioned by Harrison Gray Otis, 22 Sep. 1828
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Letter from Henry Clay (Washington) to Henry Williams about Williams's desire to publish an engraved portrait of him along with one of Daniel Webster, 30 Mar. 1852
III. Bound volumes, 1788-1840
A. Letterbook, 1788-1807
This letterbook contains outgoing letters from Harrison Gray Otis to a variety of individuals, including Susanna Boutineau, Elizabeth Brown, William Coxe, Harrison Gray, Harrison Gray, Jr., Robert Hallowell, John Hancock, Abraham Lincoln, James Madison, John Pringle, and many others. Listed below are the individual letters in the order in which they appear on the microfilm.
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Letter from to William Coxe, 24 Sep. 1788
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Letter to John Pringle, 24 Sep. 1788
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Letter to Andrew Craigie, 29 Sep. 1788
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Letter to Thomas Ludlow, 29 Sep. 1788
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Letter to John Francis, 4 Oct. [1788]
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Letter to William Cogswell, 10 Oct. 1788
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Letter to Harrison Gray, 18 Oct. 1788
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Letter to John Pringle, 21 Oct. 1788
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Letter to William Coxe, 26 Oct. 1788
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Letter to Benjamin Mason, 4 Nov. 1788
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Letter to Charles Vaughan, 12 Nov. 1788
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Letter to William Amory, 14 Nov. 1788
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Letter to Richard Grubbs, 5 Nov. 1788
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Letter to Daniel Davis, 19 Nov. 1788
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Letter to Charles Vaughan, 6 Nov. 1788
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Letter to Robert Hallowell, 22 Nov. 1788
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Letter to Andrew Craigie, 26 Nov. 1788
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Letter to Joseph Jones, 9 Dec. 1788
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Letter to Oliver Whipple, 28 Dec. 1788
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Letter to Robert Hallowell, 2 Jan. 1789
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Letter to Benjamin Eames, 13 Jan. 1789
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Letter to John Pringle, 20 Jan. 1789
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Letter to Oliver Whipple, 28 Jan. 1789
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Letter to Robert Hallowell, 9 Feb. 1789
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Letter to Harrison Gray, 9 Feb. 1789
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Letter to Robert Hallowell, 24 Feb. 1789
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Letter to Daniel Davis, 24 Feb. 1789
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Letter to John Brown, 6 Mar. 1789
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Letter to John Davis, 6 Mar. 1789
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Letter to Isaac Winslow, 6 Mar. 1789
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Letter to John Pynchon, 6 Mar. 1789
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Letter to William Sever, 9 Mar. 1789
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Letter to Joshua Thomas, 27 Mar. 1789
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Letter to John Pringle, 1 Apr. 1789
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Letter to Anna Chandler, 7 Apr. 1789
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Letter to Oliver Phelps, 7 Apr. 1789
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Letter to Messrs. Brown and Francis, 20 May 1789
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Letter to Samuel Cary, 21 May 1789
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Letter to Ebenezer Sparhawk, 28 May 1789
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Letter to Patrick Jeffry, 2 June 1789
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Letter to Harrison Gray, 2 June 1789
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Letter to E. Champney, 10 June 1789
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Letter to Mr. Payne, 10 June 1789
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Letter to Mr. Prout, 24 June 1789
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Letter to Mr. Adams, 24 June [1789]
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Letter to John Pringle, 25 June 1789
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Letter to John Francis, [28] June 1789
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Letter to Thomas Fitzsimmons, 30 June 1789
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Letter to William Coxe, 11 July 1789
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Letter to Susanna Boutineau, 19 July 1789
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Letter to Francis Ingraham, 19 July 1789
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Letter to John Patterson, 25 July 1789
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Letter to John Stone, 30 July 1789
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Letter to William Coxe, 30 July 1789
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Letter to William Coxe, 18 Aug. 1789
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Letter to Messrs. Brown and Francis, 22 Sep. 1789
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Letter to Jonathan Simpson, Jr., 22 Sep. 1789
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Letter to Samuel Wait, 28 Sep. 1789
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Letter to Aaron Wait, 28 Sep. 1789
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Letter to Samuel Wait, 18 Oct. 1789
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Letter to Messrs. Brown and Francis, 14 Nov. 1789
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Letter to Mr. Chandler, 18 Nov. 1789
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Letter to [Joseph Otis], 19 Nov. 1789
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Letter to Susanna Boutineau, 21 Nov. 1789
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Letter to Zenas Parsons, 12 Dec. 1789
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Letter to Alexander MacCaulay, 26 Dec. 1789
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Letter to John Patterson, 26 Dec. 1789
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Letter to John Reade, 26 Dec. 1789
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Letter to William Coleman, 30 Dec. 1789
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Letter to Joshua Bragdon, 30 Dec. 1789
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Letter to Oliver Whipple, 11 Jan. 1790
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Letter to Harrison Gray, 14 Jan. 1790
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Letter to Susanna Boutineau, 7 Feb. 1790
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Letter to [William Coxe], 20 Feb. 1790
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Letter to Dwight Foster, 1 Mar. 1790
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Letter to John Jones, 1 Mar. 1790
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Letter to Messrs. Smith and Kinsey, 13 Mar. 1790
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Letter to John Reade, 30 Mar. 1790
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Letter to E. Champney, 31 Mar. 1790
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Letter to Jeremiah Smith, 31 Mar. 1790
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Letter to Harrison Gray, 17 Apr. 1790
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Letter to Susanna Boutineau, 17 Apr. 1790
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Letter to Susanna Boutineau, 21 May 1790
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Letter to Messrs. Brown and Francis, 24 May 1790
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Letter to Thomas L. Halsay, 24 May 1790
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Letter to Susanna Boutineau, 2 June 1790
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Letter to John Pringle, 10 Aug. 1790
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Letter to Alexander MacCaulay, 18 Aug. 1790
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Letter to Samuel Cary, 16 Sep. 1790
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Letter to Messrs. Smith and Kinsey, 17 Sep. 1790
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Letter to John Atkinson, 27 Oct. 1790
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Letter to John Pringle, 30 Nov. 1790
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Letter to William Coleman, 30 Nov. 1790
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Letter to John Lowell, 12 Mar. 1791
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Letter to Harrison Gray, 21 Mar. 1791
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Letter to Harrison Gray, 9 Nov. 1790
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Letter to Susanna Boutineau, 29 May 1791
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Letter to George Benson, 13 June 1791
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Letter to Dana Middleton, 31 July 1791
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Letter to Alexander Watt, 10 Oct. 1791
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Letter to Susanna Boutineau, 10 Oct. 1791
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Letter to John Pintard, 21 Mar. 1792
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Letter to Nathaniel Prince, 21 Mar. 1792
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Letter to John Hancock, Apr. 1792
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Letter to Harrison Gray, 1 May 1792
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Letter to Harrison Gray, 5 June 1792
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Letter to Susanna Boutineau, 8 June 1792
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Letter to George Benson, 18 July 1792
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Letter to the cashier of the Bank of the United States, 1 Oct. 1792
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Letter to Susanna Boutineau, 1 Nov. 1792
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Letter to William Coxe, 28 Dec. 1792
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Letter to Susanna Boutineau, 11 Mar. 1793
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Letter to William Coxe, 11 Mar. 1793
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Letter to Elizabeth Brown, 28 Mar. 1793
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Letter to Elizabeth Brown, 29 Mar. 1793
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Letter to James Sprout, 30 Mar. 1793
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Letter to Elizabeth Brown, 13 Apr. 1793
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Letter to Harrison Gray, 9 May 1793
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Letter to Elizabeth Brown, 10 May 1793
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Letter to Elizabeth Brown, 10 May 1793
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Letter to Mr. Spur, 23 June 1793
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Letter to Samuel W. Dana, 30 June 1793
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Letter to Joseph Anthony & Son, 11 July 1793
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Letter to Messrs. Sutton and Hardy, 14 July 1793
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Letter to Susanna Boutineau, 8 Aug. 1793
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Letter to Harrison Gray, 20 Aug. 1793
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Letter to Messrs. Austin and Helms, 22 Aug. 1793
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Letter to Elizabeth Brown, 24 Sep. 1793
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Letter to Harrison Gray, 12 Nov. 1793
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Letter to Susanna Boutineau, 15 Nov. 1793
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Letter to Winslow Hobbey, 26 Nov. 1793
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Letter to Susanna Boutineau, 28 Nov. 1793
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Letter to John Borland, 28 Nov. 1793
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Letter to Harrison Gray, 24 Dec. 1793
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Letter to Harrison Gray, 4 Jan. 1794
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Letter to William Coxe, 22 Jan. 1794
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Letter to Dr. Benjamin Greene, 26 June 1794
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Letter to Jeremiah Smith, 26 June 1794
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Letter to Messrs. Edward Cane & Sons, 26 June 1794
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Letter to H. & S. Johnson & Co., 28 June 1794
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Letter to William Coxe, 28 June 1794
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Letter to John Borland, 28 June 1794
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Letter to Harrison Gray, Jr., 30 June 1794
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Letter to Harrison Gray, 30 June 1794
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Letter to Harrison Gray, 11 Nov. 1794
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Letter to Thomas Dickason, Jr., 11 Nov. 1794
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Letter to Harrison Gray, Jr., 30 Nov. 1794
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Letter to George W. Erving, 30 Nov. 1794
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Letter to Alexander Watt, 30 Nov. 1794
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Letter to John Hollingsworth & Co., 30 Nov. 1794
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Letter to Harrison Gray, 30 Nov. 1794
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Letter to Harrison Gray, Jr., 17 June 1795
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Letter to C. A. Wheelwright, 28 Oct. 1795
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Letter to Harrison Gray, Jr., 27 Nov. 1795
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Letter to C. A. Wheelwright, 30 Nov. 1795
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Letter to Joshua Johnson, 30 Nov. 1795
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Letter to Captain Scott, 30 Nov. 1795
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Letter to Thomas Mason, 28 Dec. 1795
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Letter to Oliver Phelps, 10 Jan. 1796
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Letter to John Greenleaf, 10 Jan. 1796
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Letter to N. W. Otis, 15 Jan. 1796
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Letter to James Scott, 17 Jan. 1796
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Letter to John Peck, 5 Feb. 1796
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Letter to Messrs. Fry and Steele, 12 Mar. 1796
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Letter to Messrs. Fry and Steele, 14 May 1796
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Letter to Messrs. Clift and Pratt, 21 May 1796
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Letter to Messrs. Clift and Pratt, 8 Aug. 1796
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Letter to Messrs. Brooke and Owen, 1 Dec. 1796
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Letter to Col. Cummins, 18 Apr. 1797
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Letter to Messrs. Janney and Irish, 28 Apr. 1797
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Letter to Amasa Jackson, 22 Aug. 1797
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Letter to Joseph Anthony, 30 Aug. 1797
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Letter to Messrs. Brooke and Owen, 28 Oct. 1797
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Letter to Messrs. Lucena and Crawford, 28 Oct. 1797
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Letter to Messrs. Lucena and Crawford, 5 Nov. 1797
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Letter to Harrison Gray, Jr., 10 Nov. 1798
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Letter to Messrs. Lucena and Crawford, 28 Mar. 1799
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Letter to Messrs. Lucena and Crawford, 19 Apr. 1799
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Letter to Thomas Cummings, 22 Apr. 1799
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Letter to James Duff, etc., 7 Nov. 1799
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Letter to Harrison Gray, Jr., 27 Apr. 1801
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Letter to John J. Waldo, 3 May 1801
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Letter to Messrs. Stricker and Payson, 4 May 1801
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Letter to Stephen Hussey, 26 May 1801
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Letter to James Madison about an admiralty case involving William Bingham, 3 June 1801
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Letter to Abraham Lincoln, 8 June 1801
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Letter to James Madison, 14 July 1801
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Letter to Harrison Gray, Jr., 8 Oct. 1801
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Letter to William Johnson, 8 Nov. 1801
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Letter to Messrs. Spur and Stewart, 16 May 1802
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Letter to Harrison Gray, Jr., 9 Oct. 1802
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Letter to Harrison Gray, Jr., 1 Oct. 1802
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Letter to Elizabeth Schoolbred, 6 May 1803
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Letter to R. Sullivan, 12 July 1803
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Letter to Ann Barraud, 7 Sep. 1807
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Letter to Harrison Gray, Jr., 7 Sep. 1807
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Letter to John Lane, 10 Sep. 1807
B. Account books, 1810-1820
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Accounts and records of land sales in the Bingham Purchase and at Lechmere Point, 1810-1820
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1814-1817
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1817-1819
C. Journals, 1806-1840
This subseries contains a journal of a tour to Quebec taken by Harrison Gray Otis, 2-21 July 1806; a diary kept by Harriet Otis in Washington, D.C., and Boston, 21 Dec. 1811-27 Feb. 1814; a journal of Harriet Otis's trip to Vermont, 17-27 July 1817; and an unidentified diary of a trip to England and France, 27 Sep.-12 Oct. 1840.
Digital facsimiles of the Harriet Otis diaries and the Harrison Gray Otis travel diary are available on Leisure, Travel & Mass Culture: The History of Tourism, a digital publication of Adam Matthew Digital, Inc. This digital resource is available to researchers on MHS library computers. See a reference librarian for information on how to access this resource.
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Harrison Gray Otis journal, 1806
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Harriet Otis diary, 1811-1814
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Harriet Otis journal, 1817
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Anonymous travel diary, 1840
List of Items in Series I
1691-1792
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Notes by [Harrison Gray Otis] regarding the acts passed in John Adams's first session, undated
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Notes by [Harrison Gray Otis] regarding the initiation of the Hartford Convention, undated
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Extracts from a 25 Apr. 1828 deed of partition, undated
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Extract from a 28 Apr. 1828 deed of partition executed by Harrison Gray Otis respecting Chestnut Street, undated
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Indenture between Elizabeth Woodmansey and John Richards, 19 Aug. 1691 [copy]
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Deed from John Davie to James Allen, 11 May 1699 [copy]
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Deed from Jonathan Belcher to Hannah Belcher, 5 Feb. 1718 [copy]
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Deed of sale from George Cradock to Joseph Uran for property at Boston, 10 Aug. 1729 [copy]
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Deed of sale from Byfield Lyde to Benjamin Salisbury for property at Boston, 10 Aug. 1729 [copy]
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Deed of sale from Byfield Lyde to George Tilley for land at Boston, 10 Aug. 1729
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Deed of sale from Francis Brinley to Andrew Symms for land at Boston, 11 Aug. 1729
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Will of Jonathan Waldo, 15 May 1731 [copy]
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Will of Jeremiah Allen, 26 June 1736 [copy]
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Execution of the Suffolk Superior Court in the review of a judgment against Richard Gookin, 26 Jan. 1748 [copy]
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Deed from Richard Gookin to John Shepard, 7 Feb. 1750 [copy]
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Registrar's certification concerning the removal of N. Cunningham to New York, [1758]
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Memorandum by Mr. Jarvis of the accounts of Christopher Kilby and Gilbert McAdams related to N. Cunningham's affairs, [17 June 1758]
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Memorandum related to a mortgage held by James Otis and the settlement of N. Cunningham, Jr.'s real estate holdings at Cambridge, [1760]
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Certification by Thomas Hutchinson of debts of Thomas Clarke's estate related to the proposed sale of real estate, 26 Aug. 1760
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Certification of the record related to the administrators of George Tilley's estate, 16 Oct. 1761
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Memoranda by James Otis about Murrayfield, Mass., 1762-1767
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Letter from Jonathan Sewall (Charlestown) to Robert Treat Paine inquiring about his opinions and asking a favor, 11 Feb. 1762
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Letter from Robert Treat Paine (Taunton) to Jonathan Sewall with facetious answers to his queries, 17 Feb. 1762
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Deed from John Chandler, John Murray, and Timothy Paine to James Otis of a proprietor's right in Murrayfield, 10 June [1762]
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Surveyor's description of Glass Cochran's lot no. 49 at Murrayfield, 5 Jan. 1763, with notation of transfer to James Otis, 13 Jan. 1767
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Surveyor's description by Edward Taylor of Ebenezer Webber's lot no. 33 at Murrayfield, with notation of transfer to James Otis, 5 Jan. 1763
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Agreement between John Murray and James Otis regarding purchase of half interest in East Hoosac, Mass., 8 Feb. 1763
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Letter from Joseph Jacob (Newport) to Harrison Gray about a deposit for the treasury, 1 Sep. 1763
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Surveyor's description of James Otis's lots #36, 39, 46, 48, 50, 76, 96, and 115 at Murrayfield, Mass., 1 Oct. 1763
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Deed of sale from Ebenezer Webber to James Otis for land at Murrayfield, 3 Oct. 1763
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Petition from the proprietors of Murrayfield to the Massachusetts General Court, 21 Dec. 1763 [copy]
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Surveyor's description by Charles Baker of a grant of additional lands to Murrayfield proprietors, 25 Apr. 1764
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Letter from James Otis (Barnstable) to Harrison Gray about underwriting his son's loan, 8 Sep. 1764
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Letter from James Otis (Barnstable) to Harrison Gray about the marriage of Samuel Allyne Otis and Elizabeth Gray, 10 Dec. 1764
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Survey of James Otis's lots #4, 9, 17, 28, 40, 60 at Murrayfield, Mass., 12 Dec. 1764
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Account of James Otis's original interest in Murrayfield, Mass., [1765]
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Memorandum by Timothy Paine of James Otis's lands at Murrayfield, [1765]
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Letter from Francis Bernard to Harrison Gray on matters related to the treasury, 1 Jan. 1765
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Surveyor's description by Charles Baker of lots owned by James Otis at Royalston, Mass., and recorded in the proprietors' book, 20 Mar. 1765
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Order from Thomas Hutchinson related to the distribution of Jonas Fairbank's estate, 30 May 1766 [copy]
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Power of attorney from James Otis to James Powers to act for his real estate interests at Windsor, N.Y., 3 June 1766 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (Norwalk, Conn.) to Harrison Gray about his travel plans for return to Boston, 3 Oct. 1766
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (Newport, R.I.) to Harrison Gray describing his difficult trip from Connecticut by carriage, 9 Oct. 1766
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Surveyor's description by Charles Baker of James Otis's lots #29 and 42 at Murrayfield, Mass., 14 Jan. 1767
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Account of James Otis with John Murray related to Otis's real estate holdings at Murrayfield, Mass., 30 May 1767
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Receipt for James Otis's payment for building a church at Murrayfield, Mass., 11 June 1767
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Account of James Otis with John Murray related to Otis's real estate holdings at Murrayfield, Mass., 9 Feb. 1768
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Receipt from Aaron Willard, Jr. to James Otis for payment for building the meeting house at Murrayfield, Mass., 10 Feb. 1768
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Bond from Israel Curtis to James Otis, 6 Apr. 1768
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Letter from John Boynton and Jonathan Wilder (Winchendon) to James Otis offering to mow his property at Royalston, 17 May 1768
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Memorandum by Timothy Paine and Abijah Willard about the settlement of Murrayfield, 25 June 1768
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Letter from John Fry (Royalston) to Samuel Allyne Otis about land at Royalston, 18 Oct. 1768
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Letter from James Otis (Boston) to William Deane with directions for the management of his real estate interests at Windsor, N.Y., 8 Dec. 1768 [copy]
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Bond of James Otis, 10 Nov. 1769
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Papers of administration in the settlement of William Tilley's estate, 19 Dec. 1769 [copies]
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Agreement between James Putnam and John Stearns for terms for leasing property at Worcester, 22 Jan. 1770
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Grant from the committee of Royalston, Mass., to Eleazer Weld of farmland by a division ordered by the Superior Court, 7 June 1770
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Bond from James Otis to James Otis, Jr., 5 July 1770, with James Otis, Jr.'s assignment, 31 Mar. 1783 [signature missing]
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Surveyor's description by Charles Baker of lots owned by James Otis at Murrayfield, Mass., Oct. 1770
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Deed of sale from John Murray to James Otis for land at East Hoosac, 22 Apr. 1771
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Obligation from John Murray to James Otis about David Smith's bond, 23 Apr. 1771
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Lease from James Otis to Jonathan Robbins for lands in Royalston, Mass., with copy, 21 June 1771
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Receipt from Nathaniel Parker to Nathaniel Gorham, James Otis, and James Prescott for payment for a survey of the new Otisfield township granted to Capt. John Gorham's company for service in 1690, 3 July 1771
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Memorandum by James Otis of his settlement with John Murray about East Hoosac, Mass., 23 Aug. 1771
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Surveyor's description by Charles Baker of James Otis's lots #2, 9, and 16 at Murrayfield, Mass., 2 Oct. 1771
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Account by [James Otis] of the new township of Otisfield, Me., [1772]
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Memoranda on Otisfield proprietors' meetings, 1772-1798, enclosed with letter from J. D. Hopkins to Harrison Gray Otis regarding proprietors' meetings on the division of land in Maine, 12 Feb. 1814
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Letter from John Fry (Royalston) to James Otis about overseeing his property at Royalston, 28 Dec. 1772
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Extracts from the records of the Otisfield proprietors, 1773-1791
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Account of James Otis with John Murray regarding real estate at Murrayfield, Mass., 10 Feb. 1773
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Letter from John Fry (Royalston) to James Otis about his land at Royalston, 8 Apr. 1773
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Letter from James Otis to John Murray about East Hoosac, Mass., 1 June 1773 [copy]
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Memorandum by Solomon Goodell regarding lawsuits lodged against him, 20 Aug. 1773
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Account of James Otis with the new township of Otisfield, Me., 17 Nov. 1773
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Receipt from William Blair Townsend to James Otis for payment of his share of taxes on land in the new township of Otisfield, 18 Nov. 1773
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Account by [John Murray] of interest received on Hoosac lands, 1774
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Deed from William Story to Harrison Gray of 18 proprietors' shares in Barnard, Vt., 31 Mar. 1774
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Receipt from William Blair Townsend to James Otis for payment of taxes on property at Otisfield, 1 June 1774
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Agreement between James Otis and George Peirce related to procuring settlers for Otisfield, Me., 2 June 1774
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Memorandum of "Otisfield business general," [July 1774]
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Deed from Olive Haskell to Timothy Winn for Lunenburg lands, 6 July 1774
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Memorandum of the rights of land at Otisfield drawn for the heirs of Samuel Sturgis, 2 Nov. 1774
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Letters from Elizabeth Gray Otis to her father Harrison Gray, copied by him for Harrison Gray Otis, 1775-1778
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Commission of John Mayo as first lieutenant in Isaac Bolston's company in the 3rd Regiment of Foot, Continental Army, 1 Jan. 1776 [photocopy]
Signed by John Hancock.
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Letter from James Otis (Barnstable) to [Timothy Paine] about records of lands laid out at Murrayfield, Mass., 16 Feb. 1776 [copy]
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Letter from James Otis (Barnstable) to Enoch Shephard about Murrayfield, Mass., 26 Mar. 1776 [copy]
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Bond from James Otis to John Davis, Jr., 25 May 1776 [copy]
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Notes on a meeting of the Otisfield proprietors, with plan and draft of the second division, 16 Oct. 1776
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Letter from John Davis to James Otis about land in Royalston, 28 Dec. 1776
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Agreement between James Otis and Archibald Woods regarding land to be conveyed to Woods at Otisfield, Me., 23 Jan. 1777, with Woods's order for delivery of the deed, 15 Apr. 1777
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Order from Archibald Woods to James Otis to give him a deed for his land at Otisfield, 15 Apr. 1777, on James Otis's agreement on land to be conveyed to Woods, 23 Jan. 1777
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Receipt from John Marston to Samuel Allyne Otis for payment for the expenses of a meeting, 5 Nov. 1777
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Letter from Oliver Prescott to Samuel Allyne Otis about Otisfield affairs, 16 Dec. 1777
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Memorandum of Otis's interest in land at Murrayfield, Mass., [1778]
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Plot sketch by Pliny Dwight of Murrayfield Equivalent showing the division of land set off to James Otis and Stephen Farr, 30 May 1778 [copy], enclosed with letter from Caleb Strong to Samuel Allyne Otis, 1 June 1778
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Letter from Caleb Strong (Northampton) to Samuel Allyne Otis about surveys of Otis land at Murrayfield, 1 June 1778
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Receipt for continental and clothing tax at Murrayfield, Mass., 15 July 1778
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Letter from Caleb Strong (Northampton) to Samuel Allyne Otis about title for land at Murrayfield, 9 Sep. 1778
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Warrant to set off the land of James Otis and Stephen Farr, Jr. at Murrayfield Equivalent, 22 Sep. 1778
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Account of lands owned by James Otis in Murrayfield, Mass., [1] Nov. 1778
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Letter from Caleb Strong (Northampton) to Pliny Dwight about grants of land at Murrayfield to James Otis and Stephen Farr, 2 Nov. 1778
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Petition from David Shepard, Jr., for the town of Murrayfield, to the Council for a bridge across the Westfield River at Norwich, 6 Jan. 1779
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Resolve of the Massachusetts Council replying to the petition of Murrayfield, Mass., for a new bridge over the Westfield River at Norwich, 22 Jan. 1779 [copy]
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Letter from Samuel Allyne Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray about Elizabeth Gray Otis's death, 22 Jan. 1779
Copy in letters from Elizabeth Gray Otis to Harrison Gray, pp. 64-67.
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Letter from Timothy Paine (Worcester) to Samuel Allyne Otis about his father's land holdings at Murrayfield and Norwich, 27 Jan. 1779
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Account of the Otisfield proprietors with George Peirce, 12 Feb. 1779
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Promissory note from [George Peirce] to Samuel Allyne Otis, with notation by Otis, 12 Feb. 1779
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Memorial from Timothy Paine to the Massachusetts General Court about Murrayfield affairs, 14 Feb. 1779
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Letter from Harrison Gray (Brompton) to Harrison Gray [Jr.] about Elizabeth Gray Otis's death, 25 Apr. 1779
Copy in letters from Elizabeth Gray Otis to Harrison Gray, pp. 64-67.
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Murrayfield tax bill of James Otis, 20 May 1779
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Murrayfield tax bill of James Otis, 21 May 1779
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Receipt from Henry Nichols to Samuel Allyne Otis for payment of taxes at Royalston, 22 May 1779
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Warrant from David Shepard to James and Joseph Otis for the repair of highways at Murrayfield, 7 June 1779
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Resolution of the Continental Congress related to the death of Col. du Coudray, 26 Sep. 1779, enclosed with letter from James Lovell to Benjamin Franklin, 12 Oct. 1779
Signed by John Jay.
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Letter from James Lovell to Benjamin Franklin about handling the affairs related to the drowning of Col. du Coudray in the United States, 12 Oct. 1779, with duplicate copy of resolution by the Continental Congress, 26 Sep. 1779
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Plan of lots at Murrayfield, Mass., [1780]
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Taxes of James Otis's lands at Murrayfield, Mass., [1780]
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Memorandum by Samuel Allyne Otis of lots sold at Royalston, Mass., [1780]
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Memorandum of lands leased by Enoch Shephard at Murrayfield, Mass., [1780]
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Report of overtax on Otis lands at Murrayfield, Mass., 1780
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Taxes on James Otis's lands at Murrayfield, Mass., 1780
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Letter from John Bachellor to Samuel Allyne Otis about paying his taxes at Royalston, 3 Jan. 1780
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Deed of sale from Samuel Allyne Otis and John Erving to Moses Goddard for land at Royalston, Mass., 5 Jan. 1780
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Tax notice from Edward Wright to Samuel Allyne Otis for the amount due on James Otis's lands, 5 Feb. 1780
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Letter from James Lovell (Philadelphia) to Benjamin Franklin about government matters pertaining to commerce and about corresponding in cipher, 24 Feb. 1780
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Deed of sale from Stephen Gorham to Stephen Cook for a proprietor's right in land at Otisfield, 6 Mar. 1780
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Deed of sale from Oliver Prescott to Stephen Cook for a proprietor's right for land at Otisfield, 4 Apr. 1780
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Notice from the Murrayfield assessors to James Otis of real estate appraisal, 8 Apr. 1780
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Deed of sale from James Prescott for a proprietor's right for land at Otisfield, 6 May 1780
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Murrayfield tax bill of James Otis, 12 Aug. 1780
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Letter from George Peirce (Otisfield) to Samuel Allyne Otis about matters concerning the proprietors of Otisfield, 21 Aug. 1780
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Murrayfield tax bill of James Otis, 20 Oct. 1780
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Deed of sale from [Samuel Barrett], [Richard Cranch], and [Samuel Henshaw], members of the Suffolk County commission, to James Welsh for confiscated property belonging to the Loyalist William Bowes at Boston, 26 Apr. 1781 [copy]
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Deed of sale from Thomas Crocker to Joseph and Samuel Allyne Otis for Barnstable property, 14 Sep. 1781
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Certification of the lease estimate for Otis land at Royalston from John Bachellor to Samuel Allyne Otis, 8 Nov. 1781
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Memorandum on the state of the proprietors' lands at Royalston, Mass., [1782]
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Accounts of Samuel Allyne Otis with the Otisfield proprietors, 1782-1787
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List of Boston Overseers of the Poor, 1782-1806
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Tax bill of Samuel Allyne Otis for lands at Royalston, Mass., 28 Jan. 1782
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Deed of sale from Jacob Estey to Lott Woodbury for land at Royalston, 14 Mar. 1782
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Bill from Samuel Barrett to the Navy Board, Apr. 1782
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Judgment granted to Joseph Otis and Samuel Allyne Otis against John Otis, 16 Apr. 1782 [copy]
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Execution of judgment by Joseph Otis and Samuel Allyne Otis against the estate of John Otis, 3 June 1782
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Deed from Jacob Estey to Isaac Estey, 10 June 1782
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Account of the Otisfield proprietors with George Peirce, 27 June 1782
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Letter from Thomas Cushing (Boston) to Benjamin Franklin introducing William Foster, July 1782
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Appraisal of the property of Samuel Allyne Otis at West Boston, 5 July 1782
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Account of Samuel Allyne Otis with John Gill for services related to the proprietors of Otisfield, Nov. 1782
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Account of the Otisfield proprietors for expenses in the sale of lands at auction, [1783]
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Form of deed for land at Otisfield to be sold for non-fulfillment of obligations, 1783
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Minutes by Samuel Allyne Otis of meetings of the Royalston proprietors, 1783-1785
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Account by Samuel Allyne Otis of the Royalston proprietors, 1783-1787
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Deed from James Otis, Jr. to Joseph and Samuel Allyne Otis, 14 Jan. 1783
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Receipt from William Prescott and Winslow Parker to Otisfield for surveying services, 26 Feb. 1783
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Report of the committee to couple lots at Otisfield, 27 Feb. 1783
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Otisfield account of George Peirce, 27 Feb. 1783
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Account of Samuel Allyne Otis with Oliver Prescott for taxes at Otisfield, 28 Feb. 1783
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Receipt from George Peirce to Samuel Allyne Otis for payment for the proprietors of Otisfield, 28 Feb. 1783
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Order from J. Brooks for hay for Mr. Fisher on behalf of the 7th Massachusetts Regiment, 5 Apr. 1783
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Deed of sale from Ebenezer Blanding to Jacob Estey for land at Royalston, 30 May 1783
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Minutes of the meetings of the Royalston proprietors, June 1783 [copy]
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Request of the Royalston proprietors for calling a meeting, 10 June 1783
Signed by John Hancock and others.
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Deed of sale from Joseph Otis to Samuel Allyne Otis for land at Barnstable, 8 Sep. 1783
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Minutes of the meetings of the Royalston proprietors, Oct. 1783 [copy]
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Receipt from George Peirce to Samuel Allyne Otis for payment on his account, 27 Oct. 1783
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Bond from John Erving, Benjamin Kent, and Samuel Allyne Otis to Samuel Fitch for the sale of lands at Royalston, 28 Nov. 1783
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Memoranda and return related to land purchases at Royalston, Mass., 1784
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Memorandum of Royalston land sold for taxes, 1784
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Form of deed to the purchasers of land at Royalston, Mass., 1784
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Indemnity for John Chandler's bonds, 1784 [copy]
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Receipts for Samuel Allyne Otis's taxes in Winchendon, Mass., 1784-1785
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Account of Edward Carnes with the estate of Joseph Henderson, Feb. 1784, with certification of Charles Cushing to Harrison Gray Otis for payment, 17 Dec. 1804
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Instructions and memoranda by Samuel Allyne Otis for Elijah Dunbar to act as his agent in the sale of his properties at Adams and Royalston, 16 Feb. 1784 [draft]
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Power of attorney from Samuel Allyne Otis to Elijah Dunbar for the sale of his lands at Royalston, Winchendon, Murrayfield, and Windsor, 16 Feb. 1784
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Bond from a committee of Royalston proprietors to John Fry, 20 Feb. 1784 [copy]
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Bond from a committee of Royalston proprietors to Moses Goddard, 20 Feb. 1784
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Letter from Jonathan Hutchinson and Peter Woodbury (Royalston) to the proprietors of Royalston about settlement of their bond, 3 Mar. 1784
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Bill and receipt from Elijah Dunbar to the proprietors of Royalston for payment for services related to the sale of lands, 10 Mar. 1784
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Receipt from Abel Wilder to Samuel Allyne Otis for payment of taxes at Winchendon, 10 Mar. 1784
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Letter from John Fry (Royalston) to Samuel Allyne Otis listing unsold lots at Royalston, 3 May 1784
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Letter from Harrison Gray (London) to Isaac Smith about the depreciation of the currency, 28 May 1784 [typescript]
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Letter from George Dana (Ashburnham) to Samuel Allyne Otis about the sale of land at Royalston, 4 July 1784
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Deed from Harrison Gray to Samuel Allyne Otis for his house in Boston, 13 July 1784
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Bond from [Samuel Allyne Otis] to Martin Stevens, 13 July 1784 [copy]
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Letter from [Samuel Allyne Otis], for the proprietors of Royalston, to Sylvanus Hemmingway denying a request for abatement of interest on a bond, 27 Aug. 1784 [copy]
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Receipt from John Simonds to Samuel Allyne Otis for payment of taxes on property at Leominster, 30 Sep. 1784
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Bond from John Erving, Benjamin Kent, and Samuel Allyne Otis to Micah Baker related to a land purchase at Royalston, 12 Oct. 1784
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Bond from John Erving, Benjamin Kent, and Samuel Allyne Otis to Lott Woodbury related to a land purchase at Royalston, 12 Oct. 1784
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Bond from Benjamin Woodbury and Peter Woodbury to Samuel Allyne Otis and John Erving related to payment for land at Royalston, 12 Oct. 1784
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Bond from Lott Woodbury to Samuel Allyne Otis and John Erving related to a land purchase Royalston, 12 Oct. 1784
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Indemnification from the Royalston proprietors to Ebenezer Elliott, Jr. for payment of his bond, 12 Oct. 1784
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Indemnification from the Royalston proprietors to Sylvanus Hemmingway for payment of his bond, 12 Oct. 1784
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Indemnification from the Royalston proprietors to Peter Woodbury for payment of his bond, 12 Oct. 1784
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Bill and receipt from Elijah Dunbar to the proprietors of Royalston for payment of their account for attorney's fees, 21 Oct. 1784
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Bill and receipt from Gardner Wilder to the proprietors of Royalston for payment for work on Royalston lands, 24 Oct. 1784
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Letter from Stephen Jacobs (Windsor) to Rufus G. Amory regarding the land interests of James Otis at Windsor, 23 Nov. 1784
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Report of the committee of Royalston proprietors for redeeming certain lands, 1 Dec. 1784
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Warrant for a meeting authorized by Samuel Danforth, John Erving, Jr., and Samuel Allyne Otis, [1785]
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"A general view of Royalston affairs as they stood in 1785," 1785
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Minutes excerpted from Dr. John Chandler's record of a Royalston proprietors' meeting, 1785
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Memorandum by Samuel Allyne Otis regarding his Royalston lots, 1785
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Promissory note from Benjamin Guild to Nathaniel Ingraham, enclosed with letter from Ingraham to Harrison Gray Otis, 15 Jan. 1785
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Letter from Nathaniel Ingraham to Harrison Gray Otis about settlement of a debt, enclosing Benjamin Guild's promissory note, 15 Jan. 1785
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Notice from a creditor to Martin Stevens demanding payment, 16 Feb. 1785
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Contract between Elijah Dunbar for the Royalston proprietors and Ebenezer Bartlett, 28 Feb. 1785
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Contract between Elijah Dunbar for the Royalston proprietors and Timothy Bliss, 28 Feb. 1785
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Contract between Elijah Dunbar for the Royalston proprietors and Jonas Warren, 28 Feb. 1785
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Contract between Elijah Dunbar for the Royalston proprietors and John Whitmore, 28 Feb. 1785
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Account of Samuel Allyne Otis with Elijah Dunbar for legal services pertaining to Royalston property, 8 Mar. 1785
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Account of the Royalston proprietors with Elijah Dunbar, 11 Mar. 1785
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Receipt from Adams and Nourse to Samuel Allyne Otis for payment of tax on his property at Winchendon, 26 Apr. 1785
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Notation by [Samuel Allyne Otis] of the settlement of Ruth Otis's account, May 1785
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Account of Samuel Allyne Otis and Joseph Otis with George Peirce for services in dividing lands at Otisfield, 24 May 1785
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Account by George Peirce of the division of lands at Otisfield, 24 May 1785
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Power of attorney from John Lindsey to Samuel Kendall, Jr., 10 June 1785
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Letter from John Chandler (London) to Samuel Allyne Otis about affairs in Royalston, Mass., with duplicate, 2 July 1785
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Receipt from Adams and Nourse to Samuel Allyne Otis for payment for publication of the advertisement of the Otisfield proprietors, 14 July 1785
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Deed of sale from Nathaniel Bragg to Benjamin Perry for land at Royalston, with Perry's transfer of the property to Samuel Allyne Otis, 6 Sep. 1785
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Letter from John Fry (Boston) to [Samuel Allyne Otis] about land grants at Royalston, 8 Nov. 1785
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Deposition by Peleg Jennings concerning the purchase of Royalston land from John Chandler, 8 Feb. 1786
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Certificate of John Mayo's death on 4 Mar. 1776, 21 Mar. 1786
Signed by William Heath.
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Bill and receipt from Powars and Willis to Samuel Allyne Otis for advertising, 29 Mar. 1786
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Memorandum by [Samuel Allyne Otis] related to unsold lands at Murrayfield, Me., 23 May 1786
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Receipt from James Ball to Samuel Allyne Otis for payment of the taxes of Martin Stevens, 19 June 1786
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Statement of obligation by George Peirce regarding Otisfield property, 20 Aug. 1786
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Commission of Harrison Gray Otis as captain of the militia, 27 Oct. 1786
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Power of attorney from John and Love (Oliver) Knight to Rufus G. Amory, 2 Feb. 1787
Signed by Thomas Hutchinson.
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Deed of sale from [Samuel Allyne Otis] to James and Thomas Lamb for Joseph Otis and Thomas Crocker's property at Barnstable, 7 May 1787 [draft]
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Deed of sale and release from Samuel Allyne Otis to James and Thomas Lamb for property at Barnstable, 11 May 1787 [copy]
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Assignment of power of attorney from the Royalston proprietors to John Fry, 4 Nov. 1787
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Commission of Harrison Gray Otis as major for service as aide-de-camp to General Lincoln, 20 Dec. 1787
Signed by John Hancock.
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Account of the proprietors of Royalston with [Samuel Allyne Otis], 1788
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Letter from Samuel Allyne Otis (New York) to William Thacher about politics, 19 Apr. 1788 [typescript]
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Appraisal by John Bursley, Daniel Davis, and Isaac Hinckley of the Otis family farm at Barnstable, 24 Apr. 1788
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis with William Foster & Co., 21 July 1788
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Bill from George Peirce to Harrison Gray Otis for services pertaining to lands at Gorham, 19 Sep. 1788
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Memorandum by [Samuel Allyne Otis] of an agreement with Moses Goddard regarding land ownership, 5 Dec. 1788
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Letter from Samuel Allyne Otis to Samuel Felch about payment on his bond [draft], with draft of letter from Otis to John Fry about overdue bonds to the proprietors of Royalston, 6 Dec. 1788
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Letter from Samuel Allyne Otis (Royalston) to John Fry about overdue bonds to the proprietors of Royalston [draft], with draft of letter from Otis to Samuel Felch about payment on his bond, 6 Dec. 1788
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Receipt from Gad Peirce to Samuel Allyne Otis for payment on behalf of the Royalston proprietors, 6 Dec. 1788
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Letter from John Fry (Royalston) to Samuel Allyne Otis about matters concerning land purchases at Royalston, 15 Dec. 1788
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Notes by [Harrison Gray Otis] on laws governing Loyalists' rights to recovery of confiscated property and debts made while prosecuting claims of his grandfather Harrison Gray, [1789]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster inviting her to go for a drive, [1789]
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Power of attorney from [Samuel Allyne Otis], for the proprietors of Royalston, to Harrison Gray Otis, 1789 [copy]
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Memorandum of the bond of Jacob Estis and Peletiah Metcalf to the proprietors of Royalston, 1789-1794
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Letter from Samuel Allyne Otis (New York) to Jeremiah Wadsworth asking his help in securing a position as clerk of the Senate, 12 Jan. 1789 [typescript]
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Bill from John Manton to the Otisfield proprietors for entertainment, Feb. 1789
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Accounts of Joseph Otis with James and Thomas Lamb, 23 Feb. 1789
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Receipt from George Peirce to Samuel Allyne Otis for payment for the purchase of land, 29 Feb. 1789
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Indenture of Jeremy Baker, Edward Davis, and Joseph Harford with Messrs. Lowell, Otis, and Vaughan, 21 Mar. 1789
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Senate record of the election of Samuel Allyne Otis as Senate secretary, attested by John Langdon, 8 Apr. 1789 [copy]
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Agreement between Benjamin and Robert Hallowell related to the disposition of the shipyard belonging to the estate of their father Briggs Hallowell, 11 Apr. 1789
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Receipt from Adams and Nourse to Willis Hall for payment for the advertisement of the Royalston proprietors, 23 July 1789
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Agreement between Harrison Gray Otis and Jeremiah Green over discharge of Green's debt, 28 July 1789, with copy of appraisal of property by Thomas Dawes and John Tileston, 19 Dec. 1789
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Letter from Harrison Gray (London) to John Hancock about collection of his debt, 31 July 1789 [draft]
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Receipt from Lemuel Burrell to Samuel Kendall, Jr. for payment of his account and amounts credited for the period 1786-1789, 2 Oct. 1789
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Deed from Samuel Allyne Otis to T. Russell for property at Adams, 3 Nov. 1789 [draft]
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"State of affairs in Royalston," 6 Nov. 1789
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Warrant by [Samuel Allyne Otis] for a meeting of the Royalston proprietors, 6 Nov. 1789 [draft]
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Accounts by Samuel Allyne Otis related to Royalston lands, 6 Nov. 1789
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Accounts of the Royalston proprietors with Samuel Allyne Otis, 7 Nov. 1789
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Assignment of power of attorney from Samuel Allyne Otis and John Erving, for the Royalston proprietors, to Harrison Gray Otis, 19 Nov. 1789
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Warrant by Samuel Allyne Otis for a meeting of the Royalston proprietors, 6 Dec. 1789
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Appraisal by Thomas Dawes and John Tileston of a distillery owned by Jeremiah Green to be used in the discharge of a debt to Harrison Gray Otis, 19 Dec. 1789, with agreement, 28 July 1789
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Agreement by [Harrison Gray Otis] to pay John Coffin Jones for a bond of James Otis to James Otis, Jr., 27 Dec. 1789
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Memorandum from Joseph Otis to his brother Samuel Allyne Otis about the discharge of his note by his father's estate, [1790]
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Letter from Mary Smith Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster upon Foster's engagement to Harrison Gray Otis, 12 Jan. 1790
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Hartford) to Sally Foster about their coming marriage, 20 Jan. 1790
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Letter from Samuel Allyne Otis (New York) to Sally Foster on Foster's engagement to Harrison Gray Otis, 24 Jan. 1790
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Letter from Sally Foster (Boston) to Samuel Allyne Otis on her engagement to Harrison Gray Otis, 31 Jan. 1790 [copy by Samuel Allyne Otis]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Barnstable) to Sally Foster, [Feb.] 1790
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Agreement between [William Foster] and Harrison Gray Otis on terms of a marriage bond, [5 Feb. 1790] [draft]
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Agreement between [Harrison Gray Otis] and William Foster regarding a marriage bond, 5 Feb. 1790 [draft]
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Marriage bond from William Foster to Harrison Gray Otis, 5 Feb. 1790 [copy]
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Appraisal of Joseph Otis's property at Barnstable conveyed to James and Thomas Lamb in satisfaction of an execution, 25 Mar. 1790 [copy]
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Bill of exchange from Thomas Goadsby & Co. on John Erving in favor of Harrison Gray Otis, 31 Mar. 1790
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster about his sister Abba's approaching death, Apr. 1790
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Appraisal and execution of Barnstable property belonging in part to Joseph Otis, 24 Apr. 1790 [copy]
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Letter from Joseph Coolidge (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about Franco-American relations and about covering his note, 2 June 1790
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Account of Thomas Clements with John Brown, July 1790
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Deed of sale from John Joy to Harrison Gray Otis for a distill house and property on Atkinson Street, Boston, 12 July 1790
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Account of Sally Foster Otis with her father William Foster for purchases of household furnishings, [14 Aug. 1790]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia Francis asking her to be his houseguest at Boston during her visit, 6 Sep. 1790
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Order from William Cleveland on John and Thomas Lamb to pay Samuel Barton the amount due him from Samuel Allyne Otis, 13 Sep. 1790
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Deed of sale and agreement of the Royalston proprietors with Peleg Jennings and Ebenezer Bullock for property at Royalston, 8 Nov. 1790, with memorandum of payments by Jennings and Bullock on their bond indebtedness related to the purchase of land at Royalston, 9 Jan. 1792
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Deed of sale from Samuel Allyne Otis and John Erving to William Brown for land at Royalston, 8 Nov. 1790 [copy]
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Deed of sale from Isaac Smith, Jr., William Smith, and Elizabeth Smith to Harrison Gray Otis for the farm at Barnstable formerly belonging to James Otis, 9 Nov. 1790
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Notation sent to Harrison Gray Otis concerning bonds and interest outstanding, 28 Dec. 1790
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Bond of Clement Lemon not to get drunk on the voyage of the Mary Ann, 31 Dec. 1790
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Agreement between Francis Barretto and Jeremiah B. Stimson for the purchase of codfish in exchange for wine, 6 Jan. 1791
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Letter from Daniel Lewis (Liverpool) to Thomas Ramsdell giving his reasons for leaving his brig Mary Ann because of dissatisfaction with its captain Clement Lemon, 2 Mar. 1791
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Account of Fernandes Barretto Silva with Jeremiah B. Stimson, 30 Mar. 1791
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Letter from William Foster to Harrison Gray Otis about his daughter's dowry, [Apr.] 1791
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to his father-in-law William Foster about payment of Sally Foster Otis's dowry, [25 Apr. 1791] [draft]
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Letter from William Foster to Harrison Gray Otis about his daughter's dowry, 25 Apr. 1791
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Deed from Samuel A. Otis, Jr. to Harrison Gray Otis, 6 May 1791, ratified by Samuel A. Otis, Jr., 5 July 1791
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Assignment of power of attorney from Thomas Lock to Samuel Maynard, 30 June 1791
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Deposition of John Harling regarding the conduct of Capt. Clement Lemon on a voyage from Liverpool to Boston, 11 July 1791
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Letter from Thomas Hudson (West Boston) to Thomas Ramsden with further comment on Capt. Clement Lemon's conduct on a voyage from Liverpool to Boston, enclosing deposition offering testimony on the conduct of Capt. Lemon, 11 July 1791
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Release agreement of Obadiah Dickinson and Joshua Woodbridge with Samuel Allyne Otis for payment of notes due on a reassigned obligation, 12 July 1791
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Notice from Samuel Allyne Otis to George Peirce regarding land transactions at Otisfield, Me., 6 Aug. 1791
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Account of Samuel Allyne Otis with Oliver Prescott as collector at Otisfield, Me., 6 Aug. 1791
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Memorandum on the state of the town of Otisfield, Me., 8 Aug. 1791
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Deed from Samuel Allyne Otis to Abner Brigham, 10 Sep. 1791 [copy]
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Order from William Foster to Harrison Gray Otis for $250, 23 Sep. 1791
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Warrant by Samuel Quincy of the Suffolk Court for the satisfaction of Thomas Beals in his suit against Lemuel Burrell, 5 Oct. 1791
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Agreement between Joseph Henderson and Harrison Gray Otis for payment for services in recovering a debt at Philadelphia, 3 Nov. 1791
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Agreement of Thomas Pons to accept Thomas F. Adams as apprentice goldsmith and jeweler, 25 Nov. 1791
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Receipt from Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of Peleg Jennings and Ebenezer Bullock's bond, 6 Dec. 1791
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Hartford) to Sally Foster Otis describing his trip to New York and about matters of family business, 11 Dec. 1791
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to Sally Foster Otis about his arrival in New York and members of the family involved in the military defeat at Fort Wayne, 14 Dec. 1791
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis describing his gift of a muff and about his plans to travel to Philadelphia, 16 Dec. 1791
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his activities at New York and Philadelphia, 18 Dec. 1791
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about social activities at Philadelphia, 22 Dec. 1791
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Deed from Elkanah Welch to Samuel and Ezra Welch for Woburn lands, 27 Dec. 1791
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Letter from Harrison Gray (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about the conduct of his business at Boston and his bitterness at John Hancock's refusal to pay back his loan, 3 Jan. 1792
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Deed of sale from Susannah Brown to Paul de Nancrede for property in Boston, 4 Jan. 1792
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Memorandum of payments by Peleg Jennings and Ebenezer Bullock on their bond indebtedness related to the purchase of land at Royalston, 9 Jan. 1792, with Royalston proprietors' deed and agreement, 8 Nov. 1790
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis's adventure on the schooner Abigail on a trading voyage to Cadiz, 19 Jan. 1792
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Letter from Silas Heywood and Abijah Richardson (Royalston) to Samuel Allyne Otis about payment on a bond on land at Royalston, 28 Feb. 1792
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Deed of sale from Stephen Cooke to Jonathan Swift for rights to land at Otisfield, Me., 1 Mar. 1792
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Account of Samuel Kendall, Jr. with Lemuel Burrell for lodging at Roxbury, 8 Mar. 1792
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Receipt from Joseph Robinson to Samuel Maynard for payment for horses, 28 Mar. 1792
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Agreement between Joseph Otis and Samuel Allyne Otis for leasing property at Barnstable, 1 Apr. 1792
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Receipt from [Harrison Gray Otis] for payment on Peleg Jennings's bond, 7 Apr. 1792 [copy]
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Notice by William Donnison of the acceptance of Harrison Gray Otis's resignation as captain of the Independent Light Infantry Co., 23 Apr. 1792
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Release from Prentiss Mellen to Samuel Allyne Otis, 25 Apr. 1792
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Account of Joseph Brick as guardian of John Fairbank for the period 1776-1792, 6 June 1792
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Account of Henry Johnson with David Brace, 16 June 1792, enclosed with letter to Harrison Gray Otis, 24 Dec. 1792
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Account of Henry Johnson with David Brace for supplies for the ship Friendship, 18 June 1792, enclosed with letter from Johnson to Harrison Gray Otis, 24 Dec. 1792
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Account of Henry Johnson with H. & C. Hale for stores for the ship Friendship, 18 June 1792, enclosed with letter from Johnson to Harrison Gray Otis, 24 Dec. 1792
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Account of Henry Johnson with H. & C. Hale for purchase of mustard at London, 18 June 1792, enclosed with letter from Johnson to Harrison Gray Otis, 24 Dec. 1792
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Account of Henry Johnson with John Shearer for spirits bought at London for shipment on the Friendship, 18 June 1792, enclosed with letter from Johnson to Harrison Gray Otis, 24 Dec. 1792
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Bill and receipt from Thomas Blackwell to David Brace for payment for supplies for the ship Friendship, 19 June 1792, enclosed with letter from Henry Johnson to Harrison Gray Otis, 24 Dec. 1792
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Discharged promissory note payable to Harrison Gray Otis, 20 June 1792
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to Sally Foster Otis describing his visit to New York and about the financial reverses of the Aspinwalls, 5 July 1792
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to Sally Foster Otis on personal matters, 7 July 1792
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Accounting from Thomas Hickling to Capt. David Brace for port charges and disbursements for the ship Friendship at St. Michaels, 10-16 July 1792, enclosed with letter from Henry Johnson to Harrison Gray Otis, 24 Dec. 1792
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Calculation of bond between Samuel Allyne Otis and Harrison Gray Otis, Sep. 1792
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Report by Isaac Ilsley as registrar for Cumberland County related to Otisfield land, 5 Sep. 1792
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Statement by John C. Jones regarding an agreement between William Foster and Harrison Gray Otis about Sally Foster's dowry, 14 Sep. 1792
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Letter from William Foster to Harrison Gray Otis about his daughter's dowry, 19 Sep. 1792
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Letter from Robert Pagan (St. Andrews) to Thomas Pagan related to receipt of a shipment of ship's bread sent by Joseph Adams aboard the Prudence, 24 Oct. 1792 [copy]
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Receipt from Joseph Adams to Capt. William Young for proceeds from the sale of a shipment of ship's bread at St. Andrews, 3 Nov. 1792
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Hartford) to Sally Foster Otis about travel plans for his trip to New York and his carelessness in starting out without the necessary papers, 7 Nov. 1792
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Notification from Samuel Ruggles to Joseph Adams of Thomas Pons's appearance in court to give a deposition about money received from Capt. William Young and delivered to Adams, 8 Nov. 1792
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Deposition of Thomas Pons related to a dispute between Capt. William Young and Joseph Adams, 9 Nov. 1792
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to Sally Foster Otis describing a stormy voyage to New York, 11 Nov. 1792
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Writ of execution against Lemuel Burrell in a case brought by John Linsey, 14 Nov. 1792
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to Sally Foster Otis about his social activities at New York and displeasure over a news article about his sisters, 14 Nov. 1792
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Account of James and Thomas H. Perkins with Daniel McNeill, 20 Nov. 1792
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Certification by Hilary Baker of the oath of allegiance of John Perreau, 7 Dec. 1792
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Letter from David Brace (Boston) to Henry Johnson about paying what he owes him, 8 Dec. 1792
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Assignment of mortgage deed from Susanna Boutineau to Robert Hallowell and Harrison Gray Otis, 11 Dec. 1792
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Account of Henry Johnson with David Brace, with letter from Johnson to Harrison Gray Otis, 24 Dec. 1792
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Letter from Henry Johnson (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about his accounts with David Brace, 24 Dec. 1792, enclosing papers related to his accounting, 16 June-24 Dec. 1792
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Memorandum of receipts from William Foster in payment of Sally Foster Otis's dowry, 1793
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Letter from Eben Prout (Boston) to Elisha Story about settling his account with the estate of Abiel Ruddock, 15 Jan. 1793
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Canceled bond from [Harrison Gray Otis] to Samuel Pitts, 29 Jan. 1793
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Mortgage deed from Harrison Gray Otis to Samuel Pitts for property on Hawkins Street, 29 Jan. 1793
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Extract from the division of the real estate of James Pitts, 29 Jan. 1793
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Deed from Jonathan Swift to Harrison Gray Otis for land at Otisfield, 9 Mar. 1793
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Receipted bill from John Clinton to Isaac Bowers for tailoring, 14 Mar. 1793
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Receipt from Harrison Gray Otis to Joseph Ruggles for payment on Benjamin Woodbury's bond, 15 Mar. [1793], with bond, 12 Oct. 1784
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Transfer of notes from William Foster to Harrison Gray Otis, 25 Mar. 1793
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Receipt from William Foster to Harrison Gray Otis for all accounts and book debts, 25 Mar. 1793
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Deed from Leonard Brown, Jr. to Thomas Crafts for land and a farm at Barnstable, 27 Mar. 1793
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Deed from Thomas Crafts to Harrison Gray Otis, 28 Mar. 1793
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Deed from Isaac Bowers to Harrison Gray Otis, 3 Apr. 1793
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Agreement between William Foster and Harrison Gray Otis, 13 Apr. 1793
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Note from [Harrison Gray Otis] to William Foster, 13 Apr. 1793
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Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis of amounts paid on account by William Foster, 1 May 1793
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to William Foster apologizing for a disagreement over payment of a debt and with legal advice on his affairs, [June 1793] [draft]
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Agreement between Kunckel & Ruys, Dutch merchants, and Capt. Peter Wilder to charter the ship Carolina, 27 June 1793, with letter from W. and E. Crafts to Harrison Gray Otis, May 1795
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Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis of William Foster's accounts, [July] 1793
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Fairfield, Conn.) to Sally Foster Otis describing his trip by stage to New York from Boston, 1 July [1793]
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Certification of enrollment by William Tuck for the schooner Nancy, 1 July 1793
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Letter from William Foster (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of two notes, 11 July 1793
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Letter from E. Brown (Sleaford) to Harrison Gray Otis about business matters, 13 July 1793
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Deed from Harrison Gray Otis to Samuel Allyne Otis, 14 July 1793
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Agreement between Joseph Otis and Samuel Allyne Otis over the settlement of property at Barnstable, 7 Aug. 1793
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Letter from E. Brown (Sleaford) to Harrison Gray Otis about the payment of a bill of exchange, 16 Aug. 1793
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Release from Ephraim Fenno to Caleb Wheaton of all actions pending against him in regard to the accusation of adultery, 26 Aug. 1793
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Deposition of Lucy Fenno regarding her accusation of adultery against Caleb Wheaton, 26 Aug. 1793
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Account of Ezekiel Savage with Robert Molineux, 7 Sep. 1793
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Letter from Joseph Otis (Barnstable) to Harrison Gray Otis about a deal on property at Otisfield, 9 Sep. 1793
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Deed from Nicholas Brown to Samuel Clapp, 30 Sep. 1793
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Citation by Oliver Prescott to the heirs of Samuel Brigham related to Harrison Gray Otis's claim on his estate as creditor, 1 Oct. 1793
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Deed from Nicholas Brown to Harrison Gray Otis, 18 Oct. 1793
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Deed from Nicholas Brown to Harrison Gray Otis and John Lowell, 24 Oct. 1793
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis with William Foster, Nov. 1793
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Samuel Bradford for selling Carnes College at auction, 3 Nov. 1793
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Account of James Tisdale with Fernandes Barretto Silva for merchandise, 4 Nov. 1793
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Declaration of protest by Capt. Peter Wilder, through the American consul Joseph Fenwick, against the embargo preventing his ship, the Carolina, from proceeding from Bordeaux, 25 Nov. 1793
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Plan of land on Brattle Street, Boston, 1794
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Agreement between Jonathan Willington and John Dinsdell for leasing part of his house on Cross Street, 7 Oct. 1794
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Power of attorney from John Dinsdell to Robert Molineux, 11 Oct. 1794
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Bill from Bulah Clark to Seth Allen for services to his son Eliada Allen, 18 Nov. 1793, with summons, 1 Nov. 1794
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Deed of sale from Harrison Gray to Harrison Gray Otis for property at East Windsor, Conn., 18 Dec. 1793
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Letter from [Harrison Gray Otis] to William Foster about the proposition of Foster fulfilling his bond, 29 Dec. 1793 [draft]
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Scale plan by [Harrison Gray Otis] of a lot of land on Brattle Street to be sold, [1794]
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Deed of sale from Timothy Bigelow to Harrison Gray Otis for the right to land at Otisfield, 1 Jan. 1794
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Hartford) to Sally Foster Otis about his trip to Hartford from Boston by sleigh, Feb. [1794]
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Letter from Harrison Gray (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about business affairs, 3 Feb. 1794
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Deed from Robert Hallowell to Harrison Gray Otis, 21 Apr. 1794
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Declaration of protest by Phillip Jarvis against the sloop of war Friendly Cedar, notarized by William Bryant, 23 May 1794
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Bill from Harvard College butler to George Otis, 29 May 1794
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Bond from Joseph Coolidge indemnifying Harrison Gray Otis in the sale of land at Groton, 13 Aug. 1794
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Bill to Harrison Gray Otis for pew rent at First Church, Boston, 20 Aug. 1794
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Bill of exchange from Matthew Bridge to Harrison Gray Otis on Calef & Chuter, London, 15 Sep. 1794
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Appointment of Robert Molineux as John Dinsdell's attorney, 11 Oct. 1794
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Summons to Seth Allen to appear in a suit by Bulah Clark against the estate of his son Eliada, 1 Nov. 1794, with letter from Benajah Allen to Harrison Gray Otis, 24 Nov. 1794
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Letter from Benajah Allen (Medway) to Harrison Gray Otis asking him to represent Bulah Clark in a suit against Seth Allen, 24 Nov. 1794, enclosing copy of summons to Seth Allen, 1 Nov. 1794
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Letter from J. Spalding (Charleston, S.C.) to Samuel Dowse about the deflated prices for rum and sugar, 24 Dec. 1794
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Letter from John Singleton Copley to Samuel Cabot about the conveyance of his property and rental of his houses, [1795] [incomplete]
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Letter from John Singleton Copley (London) to Mr. Crowther about meeting him on a matter of the sale of real estate, [1795]
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Petition for pardon from Thomas Gleason to Samuel Adams and the Council, [1795]
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Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] about his Royalston accounts, [1795]
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Receipt from George Clark to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for pew rent at the Brattle Street Church, 4 Jan. 1795
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Letter from Charles A. Wheelwright (London) to Harrison Gray Otis on money matters, 6 Jan. 1795, with copy of letter from Wheelwright to Otis, 5 Dec. 1795
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Memorandum by Eben Crafts related to insurance claims for the seizure of the Carolina at Bordeaux, [24 Jan. 1795], enclosed with letter from Crafts to Harrison Gray Otis, 24 Jan. 1795
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Letter from Eben Crafts to Harrison Gray Otis about the movements of the ship Carolina after being caught in the embargo at Bordeaux, 24 Jan. 1795, enclosed with memorandum related to insurance on the vessel, [24 Jan. 1795]
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Deed from Samuel Brown to Harrison Gray Otis, 28 Jan. 1795
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Deed from Josiah Waters to Harrison Gray Otis, 28 Jan. 1795
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Letter from J. Spalding (Charleston, S.C.) to Samuel Dowse about ridding his ship of attachments, 5 Feb. 1795
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Notation by Harrison Gray Otis of the terms for sale of a lot at Otisfield to Daniel Conant, on memorandum of trees cut on the lot in 1794-1795 by Enoch Perley and George Pierce, [25 Mar. 1795]
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about the affairs of Harrison Gray's estate, 25 Mar. 1795
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Memorandum of stumpage for the computation of lumber removed from a lot in Otisfield, measured by George Peirce and Enoch Perley, 25 Mar. 1795
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Receipt from Thomas Paine to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for a subscription to the Orrery, 1 Apr. 1795
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Division of real estate at Marblehead in Alexander Watt's estate by William R. Lee, Joshua Prentiss, and Samuel Sewall, members of the committee, 10 Apr. 1795 [copy]
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Letter from George Peirce (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis about his lands at Otisfield, 28 Apr. 1795
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Letter from W. and E. Crafts (Charleston, S.C.) to Harrison Gray Otis about their insurance claim on the Carolina's freight seized at Bordeaux, May 1795, enclosed with charter party of the Carolina from Kunckel and Ruys, 27 June 1793
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Appraisal by Samuel Lawrence, Wilder Sheple, and Henry Woods of land in Groton for Harrison Gray Otis and others, 4 May 1795
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Mortgage deed from Oliver P. Holyoke and John Soren to Harrison Gray Otis on land in Wing's Lane, Boston, 19 May 1795
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Insurance policy for Harrison Gray Otis's vessel Aurora for a voyage from Boston to Hamburg, underwritten by [Joseph Taylor], 20 May 1795
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Receipt from John Lord for Henry Alline to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for filling deeds, June 1795
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Promissory note from Jonathan Mason, Jr., Harrison Gray Otis, and Joseph Woodward to Martha Brown, 2 June 1795, with receipts from Jeremiah Allen to Joseph Woodward for payment, 16-17 June 1795
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Bill of exchange from William and Richard Codman on J & F Baring Co. in favor of Harrison Gray Otis, 18 June 1795
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Plan by Osgood Carleton of Warren Street, showing ownership of land through which it was laid out, 27 June 1795, with copy of record of land releases, 7 Sep. 1795
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Receipt from Thomas Paine to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for a subscription to the Orrery, [July 1795]
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Deed from Josiah Danforth to Harrison Gray Otis, 2 July 1795
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Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] of payments for John Singleton Copley's land, 2 July 1795
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Deposition of Benjamin Marvell regarding Dudley Sargent succeeding Nathaniel Sargent as captain of the schooner Nancy, 3 July 1795
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Deposition of Dudley Sargent regarding his succeeding Nathaniel Sargent as captain of the schooner Nancy, 3 July 1795
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Receipts for George Peirce's taxes on lands in Otisfield, 6 July 1795
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Bill from Samuel Bradford to Harrison Gray Otis for auctioneer's services, [22] July 1795
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Receipt from Elisha Gardner to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for boarding his nursemaid and for services, 28 July 1795
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Letters of administration by Harrison Gray Otis for the estate of Edward Carnes, 28 July 1795
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Hartford) to Sally Foster Otis about a business trip to Hartford and Hodgkinson's Theatrical Company playing at Hartford, 3 Aug. [1795]
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Appointment of power of attorney from Josias Southwick to David Otis, 5 Aug. 1795
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Letter from [James Scott] (London) to John Singleton Copley about complying with his agreement, 7 Aug. 1795 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Suffield) to Sally Foster Otis about business matters delaying him at Hartford, 9 Aug. 1795
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Receipt from the tax collector of Orange, Mass., to Samuel Crosby for payment of real estate taxes for 1791-1792, 14 Aug. 1795, enclosed with letter from Samuel Crosby to Harrison Gray Otis, 22 Aug. 1795
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Receipt from the tax collector of Orange, Mass., to Samuel Crosby for payment of real estate taxes for 1793, 15 Aug. 1795, enclosed with letter from Samuel Crosby to Harrison Gray Otis, 22 Aug. 1795
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Receipt from the tax collector of Orange, Mass., to Samuel Crosby for payment of real estate taxes for 1794, 15 Aug. 1795, enclosed with letter from Samuel Crosby to Harrison Gray Otis, 22 Aug. 1795
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Letter from Samuel Crosby (Winchendon) to Harrison Gray Otis about settling his taxes on property at Orange, 22 Aug. 1795, enclosing tax receipts, 14-15 Aug. 1795
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Receipt from Charles A. Wheelwright to Harrison Gray Otis for money in escrow for the purchase of Boston real estate from John Singleton Copley, 25 Aug. 1795
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Memorandum from James Prescott to Samuel Allyne Otis about land assessments at Otisfield, 2 Sep. 1795
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Record of land taking on Warren Street, Boston, 7 Sep. 1795 [copy], with plan of street by Osgood Carleton, 27 June 1795
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Order from Francis Barretto authorizing D. Jose de Britto to settle Jeremiah B. Stimson's account with him for wines, 20 Sep. 1795, with letter from Francis Barretto to Stimson, 24 Sep. 1795
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Letter from Francis Barretto (New York) to Jeremiah B. Stimson about settling his account for wines purchased from him at Madeira, 24 Sep. 1795, enclosing order from Barretto authorizing D. Jose de Britto to act for him, 20 Sep. 1795
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Account of Jeremiah B. Stimson with Fernandes Barretto Silva for the purchase of wines at Madeira in 1791, 30 Sep. 1795
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Letter on behalf of [Francis Barretto] to Jeremiah B. Stimson asking him to settle his overdue account [draft], with copy of account for wines purchased at Madeira, 1 Oct. 1795
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Deed from John Otis to Nathaniel W. Otis of rights in Otisfield, Me., 7 Oct. 1795
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Deed from Nathaniel W. Otis to Harrison Gray Otis for lands at Otisfield, Me., 7 Oct. 1795
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Reassignment by [Harrison Gray Otis] of Jeremiah B. Stimson's account with Francis Barretto, 15 Oct. 1795
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Contract between [Harrison Gray Otis] and the firm of Fernandes Barretto Silva for security on the discharge of Jeremiah B. Stimson's debt, 16 Oct. 1795 [draft]
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Receipt from Harrison Gray Otis to William Scollay for payment of money on a court order in a bill in chancery against John Singleton Copley, 19 Oct. 1795
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Letter from Eliza Gray to her cousin to settle her account with William Turner, 25 Oct. 1795
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Cashier's receipt from the United States Bank at Boston to the clerk of the District Court at Boston for deposit of Harrison Gray Otis's payment on a bill in chancery against John Singleton Copley, 27 Oct. 1795
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Receipt from Jonathan Mason, Jr. to Harrison Gray Otis for the return of money placed in escrow with Charles Wheelwright for payment for John Singleton Copley's land at Boston, 31 Oct. 1795
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Receipt from Joseph Woodward to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for Benjamin Joy's buildings, 4 Nov. 1795
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Receipt from Joseph Woodward to Harrison Gray Otis for the return of money placed in escrow with Charles Wheelwright for payment of John Singleton Copley's land in Boston, 4 Nov. 1795
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Contract between [Harrison Gray Otis] and Asabel Carpenter for sale of land at Royalston, 18 Nov. 1795
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Letter from Charles A. Wheelwright (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about proceeding against John Singleton Copley and financial transactions on his account, 5 Dec. 1795, on letter from Wheelwright to Otis, 6 Jan. 1795
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Receipt from Nathan Goodale to Harrison Gray Otis for payment to the District Court for copies of papers in the case against John Singleton Copley, 9 Dec. [1795]
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Receipt from Philip Wentworth to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for moving charges, 31 Dec. 1795
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Letter from Charles Bulfinch to Nathan Goodale about the Copley estate, [1796]
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Deed from Joseph Callender to Harrison Gray Otis, 4 Jan. 1796
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Letter from Charles A. Wheelwright (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about his account, 6 Jan. 1796 [copy], with letter from Wheelwright to Otis, 2 Mar. 1796
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Deed from Joseph Peirce to Joseph Carnes, 7 Jan. 1796
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Receipt for Harrison Gray Otis's taxes on lands in Otisfield, 15 Jan. 1796
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Agreement between Harrison Gray Otis and Rufus G. Amory indemnifying Jonathan Hubbard against a defect in title of a house in Franklin Place, 6 Feb. 1796
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Promissory note from Jonathan Mason, Jr., Harrison Gray Otis, and Joseph Woodward to William Hull, 23 Feb. 1796
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Letter from Charles A. Wheelwright (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about James Scott's progress in completing the real estate deal with John Singleton Copley, 2 Mar. 1796, with copy of letter from Wheelwright to Otis, 6 Jan. 1796
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Acknowledgement from Jonathan Mason, Jr. and Joseph Woodward to Harrison Gray Otis of his accounting of their interests in the purchase of John Singleton Copley's property at Boston, 4 Mar. 1796
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Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] of A. Carpenter's promissory notes, [26 May 1796]
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Letter from Timothy Pickering (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis accompanying his commission as U.S. attorney for Massachusetts, 26 May 1796
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Letter from Timothy Pickering (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about putting an injunction on the sale of prizes by a French privateer at Boston, 30 June 1796
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Letter from Russell and Soley (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about their part in the sale of prizes brought into Boston by the French privateers Tartar and George, 7 July 1796
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Letter from Timothy Pickering (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about legal procedures to prevent prizes being sold by ships from countries at enmity with Great Britain, 12 July 1796
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Letter from Thwaiter and Wheelwright (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about his account, with duplicate copy, 29 July 1796
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Promissory note from Harrison Gray Otis to William Scollay, 1 Aug. 1796
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Advertisement copied from the Columbian Centinel about the sale of John Vinal House and Bond House and lots in Copley and Allen pastures, [3 Aug. 1796]
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Receipt from Joseph Woodward to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of proceeds on the sale of the John Vinal House on Beacon Street, 17 Aug. 1796
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Deed from Samuel Allyne Otis to Harrison Gray Otis of rights at Royalston, 10 Oct. 1796
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Receipt from Edward Rowe to the estate of Edward Carnes, Jr. for expenses of the commissioners of insolvency, 26 Oct. 1796
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Accounts by [Harrison Gray Otis] on the Copley land purchase, [1797]
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Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] of the account of Micah Baker's interest payments on a bond dating 1784-1797, [1797]
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Agreement of Jonathan Mason, Jr. with Harrison Gray Otis and Jonathan Russell, Jr. for partnership in the discharge of the mortgage on Joy's buildings owned by them, 1 Jan. 1797
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Deed from Gardner Wilder to Harrison Gray Otis for rights at Royalston, 10 Jan. 1797
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Receipt from Young and Minns to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for advertising the petition for the opening of a canal from Boston to Worcester, 19 Jan. 1797
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Letter from Jonas Allen, Jacob Estey, and Peter Woodbury, a committee of Royalston settlers, to Harrison Gray Otis, attorney for the proprietors, protesting non-fulfillment of their agreement, 23 Jan. 1797
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Release from John Blagge to Harrison Gray Otis in the action against Samuel Blagge, 25 Jan. 1797
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Bill from Dr. John Jeffries to Harrison Gray Otis, 25 Jan. 1797
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Letter from Micah Baker (Royalston) to Harrison Gray Otis about holding a land transaction for him, 28 Jan. 1797
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Receipt from Ezra Gibbs to George Peirce for payment for serving a writ on Harrison Gray Otis and others, 14 Mar. 1797
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Deed from Joseph Otis, Jr. to Harrison Gray Otis of rights in Otisfield, 3 Apr. 1797
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Notation by [Harrison Gray Otis] of amounts paid on a bond by Mr. Cheney for 1793-1797, 10 Apr. 1797
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Recorded deed from John Singleton Copley to Jonathan Mason, Harrison Gray Otis, and Joseph Woodward for his property on Beacon Hill, 17 Apr. 1797 [copy]
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Receipt and memorandum of obligation from Harrison Gray Otis to Samuel Blagge for legal services, 21 Apr. 1797
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Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis of Uriah Cotting's note, 28 Apr. 1797
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Notes and computation of interest by Harrison Gray Otis on Peter and Benjamin Woodbury's bond, 28 Apr. 1797, with bond, 12 Oct. 1784
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Mortgage loan from John T. Apthorp to Henry Newman, 1 May 1797
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Memorandum by John T. Apthorp on Henry Newman's note, 1 May 1797
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Guarantee by Harrison Gray Otis of the mortgage of Henry Newman, 1 May 1797 [copy]
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Receipt from Jonathan Moors to George Peirce for payment of tax on property at Otisfield, 1 June 1797
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Letter from Joseph Kimball (Waterborough) to Harrison Gray Otis offering to purchase land at Otisfield, 3 June 1797
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Record related to the committee appointed to lay out the streets in West Boston, 23 Aug. 1797 [copy], with copy of authorization to William Taylor for the survey, 16 Sep. 1797
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Bond from Harrison Gray Otis and Samuel Allyne Otis, Jr., to John H. Perry related to property at Otisfield, 5 Sep. 1797
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Letter from Oliver Phelps to Harrison Gray Otis about the security of Henry Newman's bond, 9 Sep. 1797
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Receipt from Jonathan Mason, Jr. to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for surveying Copley lands on Beacon Hill and recording deeds, 15 Sep. 1797
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Power of attorney from Samuel Allyne Otis, Jr. to Harrison Gray Otis, 16 Sep. 1797
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Authorization to William Taylor for a survey of streets in West Boston, 16 Sep. 1797 [copy], with copy of record related to the committee appointed to lay out the streets, 23 Aug. 1797
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List of lots owned by Harrison Gray Otis at Otisfield, 25 Sep. [1797]
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Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis of transactions related to his Otisfield real estate, 25 Sep. 1797
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Receipt from George Peirce to Harrison Gray Otis for his gift to paint the meeting house at Otisfield, 26 Sep. 1797
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Memorandum by Samuel Blagge respecting the leasing of William Foster's wharf and stores, 4 Oct. 1797
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Lease from William Foster to Harrison Gray Otis for property on the South Battery, Boston, 4 Oct. 1797
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Deed of sale from Oliver Prescott and James Prescott, for the Otisfield committee, to Samuel Allyne Otis for lot no. 17 at Otisfield, 20 Oct. 1797, enclosed with letter from Timothy Bigelow to Harrison Gray Otis, 22 Oct. 1797
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Deed of sale from Oliver Prescott and James Prescott, for the Otisfield committee, to Samuel Allyne Otis for lot no. 22 at Otisfield, 20 Oct. 1797, enclosed with letter from Timothy Bigelow to Harrison Gray Otis, 22 Oct. 1797
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Deed of sale from Oliver Prescott and James Prescott, for the Otisfield committee, to Samuel Allyne Otis for lot no. 43 at Otisfield, 20 Oct. 1797, enclosed with letter from Timothy Bigelow to Harrison Gray Otis, 22 Oct. 1797
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Letter from Timothy Bigelow (Groton) to Harrison Gray Otis about land transactions at Otisfield, 22 Oct. 1797, enclosing deeds from the Otisfield committee to Samuel Allyne Otis, 20 Oct. 1797
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to Sally Foster Otis about a carriage accident at Horseneck and her joining him at Philadelphia, 12 Nov. 1797
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about a private dinner with President Adams, news of the French Revolution, and personal matters, 16 Nov. 1797
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the dearth of social activity and plans to have her join him in Philadelphia, 17 Nov. 1797
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about social matters and directions for collections of his rents, 20 Nov. 1797
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the arrival of the U.S. commissioners to France in Europe and household matters, 23 Nov. 1797
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his financial condition, 24 Nov. 1797
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his anxiety over a business matter, 27 Nov. 1797
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about acceptance of his report by Congress, social matters at Philadelphia, and his unwillingness to buy a house in the country, 29-30 Nov. 1797
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about Congressional matters and news of friends at Philadelphia, 3 Dec. [1797]
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Letter from Jonathan Mason, Jr. (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about real estate transactions and political matters, 4 Dec. 1797
Printed in part in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 77.
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about her confinement and his activities at Philadelphia, 5 Dec. 1797
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about prospects of his return to Boston before the end of the Congressional session, 9 Dec. 1797
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis with gossip about their friends and on personal matters, 10 Dec. 1797
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the collection of his rents and gossip about the Marsden Pintard family, 12 Dec. 1797
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about her health, 13 Dec. 1797
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about friends at Philadelphia and personal matters, 15 Dec. 1797
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his business affairs and the arrival of Thomas Johnson and the Adamses, 18 Dec. 1797
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Letter from Thomas W. Francis (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about a financial matter and a gift for his wife, 19 Dec. 1797, enclosed with letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis, 21 Dec. 1797
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Letter from [Harrison Gray Otis] (Philadelphia) to Thomas W. Francis thanking him for a gift for Sally Foster Otis, 19 Dec. 1797, enclosed with letter to Sally Foster Otis, 23 Dec. 1797
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about prospects of having his miniature painted, 20 Dec. 1797
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about a gift for her from Thomas W. Francis, 21 Dec. 1797, enclosing letter from Thomas W. Francis to Harrison Gray Otis, 19 Dec. 1797
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his activities at Philadelphia, 23 Dec. 1797, enclosing draft of letter to Thomas W. Francis, 19 Dec. 1797
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about a financial matter, 23 Dec. 1797
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Letter from Jonathan Mason, Jr. (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about building a new bank at Boston, real estate transactions, and Franco-American relations, 24 Dec. 1797
Printed in part in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 86.
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the financial reverses of George Harrison, 26 Dec. 1797
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis describing his attendance at the Assembly and about his appraisal of George Harrison's property for bankruptcy proceedings, 30 Dec. [1797]
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Deed of sale from Samuel Allyne Otis to Harrison Gray Otis for lands at Otisfield, 1 Jan. 1798
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Deed from Samuel Allyne Otis to Harrison Gray Otis for interest in property of Harrison Gray on Cambridge Street, Boston, 2 Jan. 1798
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his social activities at Philadelphia, 3 Jan. 1798
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the threat of war with France, 6 Jan. 1798
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about friends and activities at Philadelphia, 7 Jan. 1798
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about Congress considering allowing merchants to arm their vessels, 9 Jan. [1798]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about social activities at Philadelphia, 12 Jan. 1798
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Act of the Massachusetts General Court authorizing John Carnes to sell property at Boston owned by the children of Edward Carnes, 23 Jan. 1798 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis with news of family and friends, 25 Jan. [1798]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about Matthew Lyon's insult to Roger Griswold and Otis's trip by sleigh from Boston to New York, 7 Feb. 1798
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis on political matters, 9 Feb. 1798
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the circumstances of his endorsement of Mr. Vaughan's note, 11 Feb. 1798
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the action by Congress to try to expel Matthew Lyon and George Harrison's financial affairs, 14 Feb. 1798
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about Roger Griswold's retaliation against Matthew Lyon and the reaction of Robert Morris's wife to his being taken to prison for debt, 16 Feb. 1798
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about those leaving town to escape their creditors and with instructions for her confinement, 18 Feb. 1798
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Letter from Jonathan Mason, Jr. (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about his real estate transactions at Boston, opinion on the Lyon-Griswold fracas, and the situation with France, 19 Feb. 1798
Printed in part in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 87-88.
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about financial matters, 21 Feb. [1798]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the Washington birthday ball, 24 Feb. 1798
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about social activities at Philadelphia and political matters, 28 Feb. 1798
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his speech in Congress on foreign matters and their separation, 3 Mar. 1798
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Letter from Thomas H. Perkins (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about his new board position, 3 Mar. 1798
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the French controversy and social activities at Philadelphia, 4 Mar. [1798]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about foreign affairs, 8 Mar. [1798]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about Henry Hill's statue of Venus, 10 Mar. [1798]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about attending a party at "Woodlands" and Andrew Hamilton's life as a bachelor, 11 Mar. 1798
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the commissioners to France and George Harrison's financial condition, 14 Mar. 1798
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Mercy Warren about Franco-American affairs, 16 Mar. 1798 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about Congressional and foreign affairs, 17 Mar. [1798]
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Agreement of John Slocum to rent Nashawena Island from the heirs of Grizzel Sanford, 19 Mar. 1798
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the arrival of Charles Bulfinch, his real estate affairs, and the serious situation with France, 20 Mar. 1798
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Letter from William Heath (Roxbury) to Harrison Gray Otis related to Roxbury's protest against the arming of merchantmen, 21 Mar. 1798
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 88-89.
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the forthcoming marriage of Sally McKean to the Marquis del Casa Yrujo, 22 Mar. 1798
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the business depression and with arrangements for her trip to Philadelphia, 23 Mar. [1798]
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Letter from John Gardner (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis on political matters, 24 Mar. 1798
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 90-91.
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his anxiety over her welfare, 24 Mar. [1798]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his political and business career and Bulfinch's visit to Philadelphia, 25 Mar. 1798
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Letter from Jonathan Mason, Jr. (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about Boston opinion on arming merchantmen and business matters, 26 Mar. 1798
Printed in part in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 91.
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Letter from Joseph Gales to Harrison Gray Otis about reporting for the Annals, 29 Mar. 1798
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 63-65.
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis speculating on when the Congressional term will end and about the financial losses of his friends, 29 Mar. 1798
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Letter from Jonathan Mason, Jr. (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about Franco-American relations, 30 Mar. 1798
Printed in part in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 92-94.
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis acknowledging receipt of her letter, 31 Mar. 1798
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his dispute with William Giles and about obtaining a consular appointment for her brother William Foster, Jr., 1 Apr. 1798
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the prospect of her trip to Philadelphia, 3 Apr. [1798]
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Mortgage deed from Ebenezer Blanchard to Harrison Gray Otis for property on Warren Street, Boston, 3 Apr. 1798
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about communications received by Congress from France and about naming their new daughter, 4 Apr. [1798]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis with instructions for her trip to Philadelphia and gossip about their friends, 6 Apr. 1798
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about her trip by carriage to New York, 8 Apr. [1798]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Mary Foster Apthorp about a mistaken report of his dueling with William Giles, 9 Apr. [1798]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the wedding of Sally McKean to the Marquis del Casa Yrujo, 10 Apr. [1798]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the prospect of the end of the Congressional session, 11 Apr. [1798]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about George Harrison's business reverses and plans for her trip to Philadelphia, 12 Apr. [1798]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the lack of political opposition in Congress and his social activities, 14 Apr. [1798]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the bad road conditions between New York and Philadelphia, 16 Apr. [1798]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about meeting her in New York on her trip to Philadelphia, 18 Apr. [1798]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the expectation of her visit to Philadelphia, 19 Apr. [1798]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his dispute with William Giles and activities of Congress, 21 Apr. [1798]
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Letter from Thomas H. Perkins (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the false report of his duel with William Giles and political matters at Boston, 21 Apr. 1798
Printed in part in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 94-95.
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about measures of Congress to provide tax revenue and about personal matters, 24 Apr. [1798]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis urging her to make the trip to Philadelphia, 26 Apr. [1798]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis urging her to join him in Philadelphia, 30 Apr. [1798]
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Letter from Jonathan Mason, Jr. (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about financial matters and Franco-American relations, 3 May 1798
Printed in part in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 95.
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Letter from Charles Paine (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the conduct of his business affairs, 3 May 1798
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his disappointment at her inability to make the trip to Philadelphia, 7 May [1798]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the inconvenience to her household of no longer having a nursemaid and directing her how to make the trip to Philadelphia, 8 May 1798
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Letter from Thomas Geyer, John W. Gurley, John Joy, Francis J. Oliver, and John C. Warren to Harrison Gray Otis conveying the unanimous sentiments of the young gentlemen of Boston towards "President Adams," 15 May 1798
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Letter from Jonathan Mason, Jr. (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about Franco-American relations, banking matters, and the contract to cut down Beacon Hill, 28 May 1798
Printed in part in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 95-96.
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Letter of apology from William Lee (Suffield, Conn.) to Harrison Gray Otis, 2 July 1798
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Letters of marque for the frigate Boston under the command of George Little, issued by John Adams, 10 July 1798, enclosed with letter from Benjamin Stoddert to George Little, 27 June 1799
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Appointment of Harrison Gray Otis as Alexander Watt's attorney to settle property at Marblehead devised to him by his father Alexander Watt, 1 Aug. 1798
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Letter from John W. Keefe (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis asking about lands in Maine on which his client Henry Davies of Stratford Court holds the mortgage, 6 Aug. 1798
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Receipt from Jonathan Mason, Jr. to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of his share on James Allen's note, 8 Aug. 1798
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Receipt from John Carnes to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of Edward Carnes's account as the administrator of his estate, 16 Aug. 1798
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Receipt from Osgood Carleton to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for surveying property at Boston, 18 Aug. 1798
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Letter from Richard Codman (Paris) to Harrison Gray Otis about Franco-American relations, 26 Aug. 1798
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 168-170.
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Letter from Harrison Gray (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about property inherited from his uncle and about the Irish rebel Arthur O'Connor, 10 Sep. 1798
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Certification by Nathan Goodale of Harrison Gray Otis as attorney admitted to practice in the Massachusetts District Court, 20 Oct. 1798
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Certificate of Harrison Gray Otis for admission to the Circuit Court, 20 Oct. 1798
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Nathaniel Balch about his help in obtaining a commission in the army, 5 Dec. 1798 [typescript]
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Letter from Joseph Otis (Barnstable) to his brother Samuel Allyne Otis requesting an extension for payment of his rent, 28 Dec. 1798
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Circular instructions to "commanders of vessels in the service of the United States," 29 Dec. 1798, enclosed with letter from Benjamin Stoddert to George Little, 27 June 1799
Signed by Benjamin Stoddert.
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Letter from Charles Jackson (Albany) to Harrison Gray Otis about compensation for his father, 5 Jan. 1799
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Petition from David Shepard to the Council for a bridge over the Westfield River at Norwich, 6 Jan. 1799
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to William Foster about the resolution before Congress to disband the army, 10 Jan. 1799
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Letter from Jonathan Mason, Jr. (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about Franco-American relations, 12 Jan. 1799
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about her activity in Boston, 14 Jan. 1799
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Circular instructions to "commanders of vessels in the service of the United States," 16 Jan. 1799, enclosed with letter from Benjamin Stoddert to George Little, 27 June 1799
Signed by Benjamin Stoddert.
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Letter from Esther Sprague (Dedham) to Harrison Gray Otis authorizing him to receive interest payments due her from the Philadelphia Hospital and about contributing to the hospital, enclosing order on the treasurer of the Pennsylvania Hospital, 23 Jan. 1799
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Order from Esther Sprague to the treasurer of the Pennsylvania Hospital authorizing payments due her to be paid to Harrison Gray Otis, enclosed with letter from Sprague to Otis, 23 Jan. 1799
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Bill from R. White to Harrison Gray Otis for renting rooms, 23 Jan. 1799
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Letter from Benjamin Waterhouse (Cambridge) to Harrison Gray Otis about William A. Barron, 24 Jan. 1799
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Letter from Joseph Woodward (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about Dr. Logan's memorial, 25 Jan. 1799
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 170-171.
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Letter from Mme. A. M. De Neufville (West Cambridge) to Harrison Gray Otis refusing his public address about her husband and discussing her reduced circumstances, 9 Feb. 1799
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to President Adams related to a diplomatic appointment, 21 Feb. 1799 [copy]
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Letter from Jonathan Mason, Jr. (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about Franco-American relations, 27 Feb. 1799
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 171-173.
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Circular instructions to "commanders of vessels in the service of the United States," 12 Mar. 1799, enclosed with letter from Benjamin Stoddert to George Little, 27 June 1799
Signed by Benjamin Stoddert.
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Bill from Mary Boorman to Harrison Gray Otis for boarding himself and his family at New York, 13 Mar. 1799
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Letter from John Neal [Kneal] (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis about buying land from him at Otisfield, 3 June 1799
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Letter from Benjamin Stoddert (Philadelphia), on behalf of the Navy Department, to George Little enclosing letters of marque for the frigate Boston issued by John Adams, 27 June 1799, and copies of circulars of instructions to commanders of vessels, 29 Dec. 1798, 16 Jan. 1799, 12 Mar. 1799, and printed copy of an act regarding the suspension of commercial intercourse between France and the United States, Dec. 1798
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Bond from Harrison Gray Otis and Samuel Allyne Otis, Jr. to John Neal [Kneal]related to land at Otisfield, 29 June 1799, with memorandum of transactions, 5 Feb. 1816
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Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] of sales of lands at Otisfield, 29 June 1799
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Receipt from George Peirce to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of his account, 29 June 1799
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Receipt from George Peirce to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of taxes at Otisfield, 29 June 1799
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Promissory note from [Daniel Holden] to Samuel Allyne Otis, Jr., 1 July 1799
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Deed of sale from Oliver Prescott to Harrison Gray Otis for land at Otisfield, 15 July 1799
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Deed of sale from Samuel J. Prescott to Harrison Gray Otis for land at Otisfield, 15 July 1799
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Daniel Conant about a mistake in selling him land at Otisfield, 10 Aug. 1799
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Letter from William Foster, Jr. (Morlais) to Harrison Gray Otis about Franco-American relations, 18 Aug. 1799
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Letter from Elijah Richardson and John Todd (Poland) to Harrison Gray Otis about the purchase of land at Otisfield, 2 Sep. 1799
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Letter from Jonathan Moors (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis about purchasing land at Otisfield, 17 Sep. 1799
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Order from Charles Cushing of the Suffolk County Court of Common Pleas to Ann Hughes for the sale of land in James Hughes's estate, Oct. 1799
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Deed from Samuel Allyne Otis to Harrison Gray Otis for Winchendon lands, 3 Oct. 1799
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Elijah Richardson and John Todd about terms for selling property to them at Otisfield, 11 Oct. 1799
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Letter from Elijah Richardson and John Todd (Poland) to Harrison Gray Otis accepting his terms for purchase of land at Otisfield, 9 Nov. 1799
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Receipt from James Scott to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for services as an agent in land transactions with John Singleton Copley, 20 Nov. 1799
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Receipt from James Sullivan to Harrison Gray Otis for retainer's fee, 30 Nov. [1799]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his living accommodations, 1 Dec. [1799]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the session of Congress and lodging with his father, 3 Dec. 1799
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his activities at Philadelphia, 5 Dec. 1799
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his impatience over their separation, 8 Dec. 1799
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about not hearing from her, 12 [Dec.] 1799
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the use of worm lozenges and his activities, 13 Dec. [1799]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his anxiety at not hearing from her, 14 Dec. 1799
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the report of Washington's death, [18 Dec. 1799]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis describing the destructive hotel fire on 6th St., 18 Dec. 1799
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the public response to Washington's death, 20 Dec. [1799]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to William Foster refusing to sell his house, 23 Dec. 1799
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to William Foster about his willingness to help his son obtain a government appointment, 25 Dec. 1799
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis describing Congress's plan to pay homage to Washington and about dress fashions in Philadelphia, 26 Dec. [1799]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis with a journal of his social activities, 28 Dec. [1799]
1800-1805
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Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis of shares purchased in property at Otisfield, [1800]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to Sally Foster Otis about his trip from Philadelphia, [1800]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis with news of his colleagues at Philadelphia and about a problem with one of his servants, 1 Jan. 1800
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about an insufficient offer for his house and about her health, 4 Jan. 1800
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about legislative activities and news of friends at Philadelphia, 11 Jan. 1800
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his impatience to return home, 12 Jan. 1800
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about Maria Bingham's divorce and social activities at Philadelphia, 18 Jan. 1800
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about his returning to Boston after the Congressional session, 18 Jan. 1800
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his social activities and plans for acquiring household furnishings, 22 Jan. [1800]
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Letter from John C. Jones (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the transfer of certificates of subscription for the frigate Boston, 25 Jan. 1800
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about legislative matters in Congress and personal matters, 29 Jan. [1800]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about a stag party at Woodlands, 1 Feb. [1800]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his plans to resume business in Boston after the end of the Congressional session, 4 Feb. 1800
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the extravagant lifestyle in Philadelphia and his proposal for the end of the Congressional session, 8 Feb. 1800
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis encouraging her to write more often, 10 Feb. 1800
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis anticipating the end of the Congressional session and about a ball at the Binghams' house, 13 Feb. [1800]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his preoccupation with Congressional duties, 15 Feb. 1800
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis reminiscing on their courtship and about getting a nursemaid, 16 Feb. [1800]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about social activities at Philadelphia and his plan to return to Boston, 20 Feb. 1800
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about activities in Congress and passage of the Bankruptcy Bill, 22 Feb. [1800]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about buying her new horses and a fashionable carriage and about his gout attacks, 26 Feb. [1800]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis with social news, 26 Feb. 1800
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Letter from Joseph Otis (Barnstable) to his brother Samuel Allyne Otis about payment of his debt, 28 Feb. 1800
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis on political matters and his opinion of Fisher Ames's speech, 1 Mar. 1800
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about political maneuverings in Congress and Bingham family gossip, 5 Mar. [1800]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the fire at his Boston house, 6 Mar. [1800]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about voting down Livingston's resolution in Congress and about Richard Rush's activities, 10 Mar. [1800]
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Letter from Paul Revere (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about his experiments in copper manufacture, 11 Mar. 1800
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the adjournment of the session of Congress, 12 Mar. [1800]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis with observations about acquaintances at Philadelphia, 13 Mar. [1800]
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Letter from Benjamin Mussell (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 14 Mar. 1800
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about plans to return to Boston and personal business, 15 Mar. [1800]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the arrival of the ship Philadelphia from Bengal and the selling price of his carriages, 17 Mar. [1800]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about arranging his business affairs and the sale of his coaches, 20 Mar. [1800]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his son Allyne's illness, 26 Mar. 1800
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his anxiety over his family's health, 27 Mar. [1800]
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Receipt from Charles Cushing to Harrison Gray Otis for payment as administrator of Edward Carnes, Jr.'s estate to the estate of Joseph Henderson, 12 May 1800
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Letter from Robert G. Harper (Annapolis) to Harrison Gray Otis about political matters, 25 June 1800
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Letter from S. Sewall (York) to Harrison Gray Otis about an appointment as solicitor general, 25 June 1800
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Letter from Benjamin Huger (Georgetown, S.C.) to Harrison Gray Otis about presidential politics, 7 July 1800
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Will of Nathan Spear, 31 July 1800 [copy]
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Letter from John Marshall (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about the wane in Federalist popularity and on a financial matter, 5 Aug. 1800
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Letter from Robert G. Harper (Baltimore) to Harrison Gray Otis about the election of 1800, 28 Aug. 1800
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 192-196.
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Letter from Robert G. Harper (Baltimore) to Harrison Gray Otis about the election of 1800, 10 Oct. 1800
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 197-198.
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Receipt from Samuel Parris to Harrison Gray Otis in favor of George Peirce for payment of taxes on his lots of land in Maine, 15 Oct. 1800
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Letter from Robert Beverly (Blandfield, Va.) to Harrison Gray Otis introducing himself and asking questions about Boston and civil liberties, [27 Oct.] 1800
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Letter from Jonathan Mason, Jr. (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the election and taking up his new duties in Congress, 15 Nov. 1800
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Receipt from John T. Apthorp to Mark Knight for payment of his debt to Harrison Gray Otis, 24 Nov. 1800
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to William Foster describing his arrival in Washington and on personal errands to be done for him at Boston, 25 Nov. 1800
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Letter from William Foster (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about his investment in Long Wharf and the election, 3 Dec. 1800
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to his daughter Elizabeth with paternal advice, 4 Dec. 1800
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Letter from Samuel Sewall (Marblehead) to Harrison Gray Otis about the election of 1800, 10 Dec. 1800
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 211-212.
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Letter from Elijah Richardson (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis about developing his lot at Otisfield, 12 Dec. 1800
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Receipt from Sarah Heald to John Heald for payment for work on lot no. 40 on the east side of the Kennebec River, 1801
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Letter from Martha Johnston (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about the welfare of her children in her absence, 6 Jan. 1801
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Washington) to her sister Mary Foster Apthorp describing a visit to Mount Vernon, her social activities at Washington, and current fashions, 13 Jan. 1801
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 146-149.
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis, Jr. (Boston) to his mother Sally Foster Otis about his brothers and sisters, 18 Jan. 1801
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about the fire in the treasury office and his social activities, 21 Jan. 1801
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Letter from Thomas Dawes (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the solicitor-generalship of Massachusetts, 22 Jan. 1801
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about depositing money for her use, 23 Jan. 1801
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Letter from Theophilus Parsons (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the election of 1800 and the French treaty, 23 Jan. 1801
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 213-214.
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Letter from John Marston (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the sale of real estate, 24 Jan. 1801
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about the Sedition Bill and his social activities, 24 Jan. 1801
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Letter from John T. Apthorp (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the sale of his house, 25 Jan. 1801
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Letter from John Lowell, Jr. (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about an appointment as circuit judge for his father John Lowell, 26 Jan. 1801
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about political allegations against Oliver Wolcott and their return trip to Boston, 29 Jan. 1801
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing Congressional balloting for the election of president, [1 Feb. 1801]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing parties at Georgetown, 1 Feb. 1801
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Letter from John Davis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the effect of the Judiciary Bill and his interest in an appointment, 2 Feb. 1801
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about his failure to be named solicitor general and activities in Congress, 4 Feb. 1801
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about the sale of their house and plans to build another, 6 Feb. 1801
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Letter from John Davis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about changing his mind about an appointment as district judge, 9 Feb. 1801
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about the proceedings of Congress in preparing for the election of the president and about social engagements at Georgetown, 9 Feb. 1801
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Letter from John Davis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about Judge George R. Minot's views on an appointment as district judge, 11 Feb. 1801
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Letter from John Lowell (Roxbury) to Harrison Gray Otis about tendering his resignation to the secretary of state, dependent on the passage of the judiciary bill, 11 Feb. 1801
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about closing off his Congressional duties and describing parties held at Georgetown, 15 Feb. 1801
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to John Adams about an appointment for Judge John Lowell, 16 Feb. 1801 [draft]
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Notes by Harrison Gray Otis on balloting in the election of 1800-1801, [18] Feb. 1801
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about his nomination as U.S. attorney for Massachusetts and Congress' reaction to the nomination of Bayard as minister to France, 18 Feb. 1801
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Commission of Harrison Gray Otis as United States attorney for the district of Massachusetts, 20 Feb. 1801, enclosed with letter from Marshall to Otis, 21 Feb. 1801
Signed by John Adams and John Marshall.
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Letter from John Marshall (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis, 21 Feb. 1801, enclosing John Adams's commission to Harrison Gray Otis as U.S. attorney for the district of Massachusetts, 20 Feb. 1801
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about delaying his return by several days, 23 Feb. 1801
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Letter from John Davis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about his unwillingness to be considered for an appointment as district judge at its current salary level, 1 Mar. 1801
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Receipt from Isaac Parker to Nathan Burnham for payment on account of Joseph Kimball's note to Harrison Gray Otis, 16 Mar. 1801
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) about the sale of a farm to Dawson Drake, 3 Apr. 1801 [typescript]
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Letter from Henry Lee (Stratford, Va.) to Harrison Gray Otis about locating his runaway servants in Boston, 6 Apr. 1801
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Receipted bill from Rufus Webb's School (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for his son's tuition, 18 Apr. 1801
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Letter from Robert Beverly (Blandfield, Va.) to Harrison Gray Otis about the advantages of living in Massachusetts and moving his residence there, 20 May 1801
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Release of Harrison Gray Otis from all demands by William Foster, 28 May 1801
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Cut signature of James Madison, [2 June 1801]
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Deed from Mehitable Blanchard to Harrison Gray Otis, 17 June 1801
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Agreement of commissioners [Nathan Goodale], [George R. Minot], and [William Tudor] with John Callender as assignee in the bankruptcy proceedings against Andrew Spooner, 17 June 1801 [copy]
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Assignment by commissioners [Nathan Goodale], [George R. Minot], and [William Tudor] of Andrew Spooner's real estate to John Callender in bankruptcy proceedings, 17 June 1801 [copy]
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Letter from John Rutledge to Harrison Gray Otis about supervising his son Robert while a student at Harvard, 2 July 1801
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Letter from Caleb Strong (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about dealing with the British consul on the matter of the seizure of a British transport by French prisoners, 13 July 1801
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Deed of sale from Giles Alexander, Jr. to John Lowell for shares in Long Wharf and Island Wharf, 1 Aug. 1801
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Letter from George Blake (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about succeeding him as U.S. attorney for Massachusetts, 10 Aug. [1801]
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Memoranda on "Million Acres" by David Cobb, 31 Aug. 1801
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Letter from John Rutledge (Newport) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 15 Sep. 1801
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Letter from John Rutledge (Newport) to Harrison Gray Otis about Samuel Allyne Otis's position as secretary of the Senate, 25 Sep. 1801
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Letter from C. Champlin (Newport) to Harrison Gray Otis about the probability of Senate support for continuing his father as Senate secretary, 27 Sep. 1801
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Receipt from Harrison Gray Otis to Mark Knight for payment for a lot of land at Otisfield, 30 Sep. 1801
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Letter from Jonathan Dayton (Elizabethtown) to Samuel Allyne Otis about the uncertainty of Otis retaining his position as Senate secretary, 6 Oct. 1801, enclosed with letter from Samuel Allyne Otis to Harrison Gray Otis, 3 Nov. 1801
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Letter from Samuel Allyne Otis (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about the possibility of his being replaced as Senate secretary, 3 Nov. 1801, enclosed with letter from Jonathan Dayton to Samuel Allyne Otis, 6 Oct. 1801
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Deed from John Heald to Nathan Baker, 10 Dec. 1801
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Memorandum by Jonah Spaulding about the purchase of Daniel Foster's land, 31 Dec. 1801
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Inventory of the effects of Nathan Spear, 11 Jan. 1802
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Letter from George Peirce (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis about Otisfield lands, 13 Jan. 1802
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Deed from Ezekiel Hersey Derby to Harrison Gray Otis and Artemas Ward for shares in Long Wharf, 12 Feb. 1802
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Memorandum of Silas Parlin, Jr.'s application for land in Maine, 12 Feb. 1802
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Power of attorney from Elisha Hutchinson to William Sabatier, 18 Mar. 1802, on transfer of power to Rufus G. Amory, 4 Sep. 1802
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Power of attorney from Thomas Hutchinson to William Sabatier, 18 Mar. 1802 [copy], with reassignment to Rufus G. Amory, 4 Sep. 1802
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Power of attorney from Edward Lyde to William Sabatier, 18 Mar. 1802, on transfer of power to Rufus G. Amory, 4 Sep. 1802
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Power of attorney from Brinley S. Oliver to William Sabatier, 18 Mar. 1802 [copy], with reassignment to Rufus G. Amory, 4 Sep. 1802
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Power of attorney from Daniel Oliver to William Sabatier, 18 Mar. 1802 [copy], with reassignment to Rufus G. Amory, 4 Sep. 1802
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Power of attorney from William S. Oliver to William Sabatier, 18 Mar. 1802, on transfer of power to Rufus G. Amory, 4 Sep. 1802
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Memorandum by [George Peirce] for Harrison Gray Otis of timber cut on Lodge land at Otisfield, 6 Apr. 1802
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Letter from Theodore Sedgwick (Portland) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 14 May 1802
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Receipt from Stephen Knight to George Peirce for taxes on Otisfield lots owned by Harrison Gray Otis, 7 June 1802
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Memorandum regarding Samuel B. Goodhue's application for land, 19 June 1802
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Resolve of the Massachusetts legislature for removal of the Boston powder magazine, 23 June 1802, with memorandum of purchase and claim of land by the Mount Vernon proprietors, Jan. 1806
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Transfer from William Sabatier to Rufus G. Amory of power of attorney given by Thomas and Elisha Hutchinson, 1 July 1802
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Memorandum regarding John Goodridge's application for land, 16 July 1802
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Transfer from William Sabatier to Rufus G. Amory of power of attorney for Thomas Hutchinson and others, 4 Sep. 1802, certified by Edward Livingston, 31 May 1802
Signed by John D. Reese.
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Agreement between Giles Lodge and Harrison Gray Otis over the purchase of his rights for land at Otisfield, 13 Sep. 1802
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Receipt from Osgood Carleton to Mark Knight for payment for Harrison Gray Otis, 24 Sep. 1802
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Registrar's certificate by Eliphalet Pond related to land owned by Robert Pierpont at Roxbury, 6 Oct. 1802
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Memorandum regarding Edward S. York's application for the purchase of land at Otisfield, 16 Oct. 1802
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Deed from James Perkins to John Heard, et al., 1 Nov. 1802 [copy]
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Application by John Jennes for purchase of land at Otisfield, 11 Nov. 1802
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Names of promissors of the Broad Street Association, [1803]
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Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis about terms for the sale of lots at Otisfield to R. Hobbs and William Gannon, [1803]
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Deposition by [William Taylor] related to laying out streets in Boston west of George Street and south of Cambridge Street for the selectmen in 1797, [1803]
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Deposition by William Taylor related to laying out streets in Boston on the Allen and Byfield grants between Cambridge, Belknap, and Olive Streets and the river, [1803]
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Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis of payments and transactions related to real estate at Otisfield, 1803-1806
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Record by [Harrison Gray Otis] of the sale of lots at Otisfield, 1803-1807
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Application by Joseph Huntoon for land on the west side of the Kennebec River, 17 Jan. 1803
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Letter from William Ellery Channing (Newport) to Harrison Gray Otis declining the pastorate of the Brattle Street Church, 25 Jan. 1803
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Letter from Theodore Sedgwick (Stockbridge) to Harrison Gray Otis about Massachusetts courts, 7 Feb. 1803
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Bill from William Hacher to Harrison Gray Otis, 15 Feb. 1803
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Joseph De Mass for music, 15 Feb. 1803
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Letter from John Rutledge (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 15 Feb. 1803
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Letter from John T. Apthorp to Harrison Gray Otis about speculation in real estate and his plans to return to Boston from England, 30 Mar. 1803
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Letter from John Rutledge (Brabant, S.C.) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 3 Apr. 1803
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Receipt from Timothy Goodwin to Amos Lincoln for payment for hardware for Jonathan Mason and partners in the Mount Vernon proprietors, 16 May 1803
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Receipt from Amos Lincoln to Benjamin Joy for payment for a rail fence, with memorandum of division of ownership by his partners in the Mount Vernon Association, 17 May 1803
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Letter from Theodore Sedgwick (Portland) to Harrison Gray Otis about judicial reform, 27 May 1803
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Letter from Henry Warren (Plymouth) to Harrison Gray Otis congratulating him on his election as speaker of the House, 29 May 1803
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Letter from John Rutledge (Wethersfield, Conn.) to Harrison Gray Otis about his reception of his nephew Hugh Rutledge on arrival in Boston and his suspicions of postal snooping in public mail, 25 June 1803
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Receipt to George Peirce for payment of taxes on Giles Lodge's real estate in Otisfield, 2 July 1803
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Letter from Elijah Richardson (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis about payments on his land, 2 July 1803
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Receipt from William Lock, Boston tax collector, to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of tax on his cow, 13 July 1803
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Letter from John Rutledge (Wethersfield, Conn.) to Harrison Gray Otis about tracing a freedom seeker and describing Gouverneur Morris's appearance during a visit to an inn at Pomfret, 17 July 1803
Printed in part in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 278-279.
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Promissory notes from Jonathan Britton, Benjamin Green, and Benjamin Patch to Harrison Gray Otis and Samuel Allyne Otis, Jr., 11 Aug. 1803 [copy]
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Receipts from George Peirce to Harrison Gray Otis for payments for Otisfield taxes for the period 1799-1802, 11 Aug. 1803
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Promissory note from John Holden, Jr., David Mayberry, and George Walker to Harrison Gray Otis, 12 Aug. 1803 [copy]
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Tax receipt of Harrison Gray Otis, 12 Aug. 1803
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Translation of the circumstances related to the ships Diana, Asia, and Polly on trading voyages to Guatemala, 19 Aug. 1803, certified by Francis Sales, 26 Apr. 1805
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Schedule by [Harrison Gray Otis] of Otis lots at Otisfield, 20 Aug. 1803
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Account of timber cut on Otisfield lands, 1 Sep. 1803
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Deed from John Osborn to Uriah Cotting, 10 Sep. 1803
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Letter from John Rutledge (Wethersfield) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 1 Oct. 1803
Printed in part in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 279-280.
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Letter from George Harrison to Harrison Gray Otis on personal matters, 5 Oct. 1803
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Promissory note from Jeremy Johnson, William Johnson, and John Trickey to Harrison Gray Otis, 8 Oct. 1803 [2 copies], with Otis's memorandum of payment, 31 Jan. 1810
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Letter from Daniel Conant (Falmouth) to Harrison Gray Otis about the purchase of land at Otisfield, Me., 16 Oct. 1803
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Letter from William Gammon (Portland) to George Peirce about terms for buying a lot of land at Otisfield from Harrison Gray Otis, 17 Oct. 1803
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis with W. Turner's School (Boston) for his children's tuition, receipted by George Schaffer, 20 Oct. 1803
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Memorandum of Silas Parlin's application for land at Otisfield, 18 Nov. 1803
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Articles of agreement between Gardiner Greene, Jonathan Mason, and Harrison Gray Otis for the purchase of land at North Hill in Dorchester from William Tudor for use in building a bridge to Boston, 30 Nov. 1803 [copy]
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Lease from William McKean to Ezra Whitney of a store on Central Wharf, 2 Dec. 1803, with assignment of lease to the Broad Street Association, 2 Apr. 1805
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Mortgage deed from Ezra Whitney to William McKean for stores on Central Wharf, 2 Dec. 1803
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Letter from Jonathan Moors (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis about payment on a note and about his real estate taxes for 1803, 5 Dec. 1803
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Receipt from Gilbert Stuart to Samuel Smith for partial payment for Jefferson's portrait, 22 Dec. 1803
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Account by Francis C. Lowell of India Wharf owners Uriah Cotting and Henry Jackson for the period 9 Mar. 1803-25 Apr. 1804, [1804]
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Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis of financial transactions related to the Broad Street Association, [1804]
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Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] of Otisfield real estate transactions, [1804]
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Memorandum regarding land purchases of the South Boston Association, [1804]
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Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis of his real estate transactions related to the Broad Street Association, 1804
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Agreement of James Perkins with Benjamin Bussey, James Lloyd, Jr. and Rufus Greene Amory related to the building of a new warehouse on Broad Street, Boston, 1804 [draft]
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Letter from Theodore Sedgwick (Stockbridge) to Harrison Gray Otis describing his proposals for Massachusetts judiciary reform, 7 Jan. 1804
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Letter from George Peirce (Otisfield, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis about his real estate transactions at Otisfield, 20 Jan. 1804
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Release from Eleazer Johnson to Robert Hallowell for payment of expenses of the suit related to the Broad Street development, on deed from Harrison Gray Otis to Robert Hallowell, 6 Feb. 1804
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Deed of shipyards from Harrison Gray Otis to Robert Hallowell, 6 Feb. 1804
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Letter from John Rutledge (South Carolina) to Harrison Gray Otis about a forthcoming trip to Boston, 18 Feb. [1804] [incomplete]
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Agreement of the South Boston Association with William Brown, Benjamin Goddard, Josiah Knapp, and Arnold Welles, members of the Front Street Corporation, related to the building of a new bridge from Dorchester Point to Boston, 18 Feb. 1804
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Letter from George Peirce (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis about terms for the sale of his lots at Otisfield, 6 Mar. 1804
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Deed from Charles Vaughan to Robert Hallowell for shipyards, 10 Mar. 1804
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Receipt from Jonathan Moors to George Peirce for payment of school tax assessment, 21 Mar. 1804
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Receipt from Jonathan Moors to George Peirce for payment of tax on John and Adam Lodge's land at Otisfield, 21 Mar. 1804
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Receipt from Jonathan Moors to George Peirce for payment of tax on Harrison Gray Otis's land at Otisfield, 21 Mar. 1804
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Letter from Thomas W. Francis (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about the founding of the Political and Commercial Register to be edited by William Jackson, 17 Apr. 1804
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Thomas Brewer, 18 Apr. 1804
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Receipt from Scipio Dalton to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for plants for his greenhouse, 19 Apr. 1804
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Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for the account of India Wharf, 19 Apr. 1804
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Letter from William Jackson (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis seeking subscriptions for a new paper, 20 Apr. 1804
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Assignment by Francis C. Lowell and Uriah Cotting of 1/4 interest in the Broad Street Association to Harrison Gray Otis, 1 May 1804
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Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of his account with Lowell and Cotting as former owners of India Wharf, 1 May 1804
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis, as part owner of India Wharf, with Uriah Cotting and Francis C. Lowell, 1 May 1804
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Letter from R. Q. Hoskins to Harrison Gray Otis alleging misconduct of postal officials at Boston, 18 May 1804
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Letter from John Rutledge (Charleston, S.C.) to Harrison Gray Otis about South Carolina politics, 22 May 1804
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Letter from Theodore Sedgwick (Stockbridge) to Harrison Gray Otis about public response to the judiciary reform bill and asking his support, 24 May 1804
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Statement by [Rufus G. Amory] of legalities related to the claim of an American creditor against the estate of James Murray, 26 May 1804
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Opinion by J. A. Sullivan on certain legal points regarding former Loyalists' land titles, 27 May 1804
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Letter from William H. Harrison (Vincennes) to Harrison Gray Otis introducing Peter Cheauteau, 29 May 1804
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Deed from Salisbury Jackson to Uriah Cotting for property and the wharf below Kilby Street, Boston, 31 May 1804
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis describing problems caused by John Gray's indebtedness and about getting him out of the country, 4 June 1804
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Receipt from Uriah Cotting to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on his account, 8 June 1804
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about the inadequacy of recompense for Harrison Gray's government service, financial aid for John Gray, and the rise of Napoleon, 12 June 1804
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Deed from Jedediah Lincoln to Uriah Cotting, 18 June 1804
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Agreement between Samuel Wheelwright and Uriah Cotting, 22 June 1804
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Promissory note from Benjamin Joy to Jonathan Mason, 29 June 1804
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Deed from Robert Hallowell to Uriah Cotting for Battery March Street property, 30 June 1804
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Deed from John F. Loring to Uriah Cotting, 30 June 1804
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Deed from Joshua Loring to Uriah Cotting, 30 June 1804
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Bill from Benjamin Waterhouse to Harrison Gray Otis for vaccinating children, July 1804
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Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for charges on India Wharf, 10 July 1804
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Deed from John Bowers to Harrison Gray Otis and R. G. Amory, 12 July 1804
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Deposition by William Homer regarding ownership of land on Cambridge Street, Boston, 14 July 1804
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Receipt from James Lloyd to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for his share of property bought from Uriah Cotting, 24 July 1804
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Henry Knox about his debt to the estate of William Bingham, enclosed with letter from Hare to Harrison Gray Otis, 30 July 1804
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about money owed by Gen. Henry Knox to the estate of William Bingham, enclosing letter from Hare to Henry Knox, 30 July 1804
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Letter from Benjamin Whitwell (Augusta) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 31 July 1804
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Memorandum by Daniel Cony of Benjamin Jennings's application for land in the Million Acre Tract, 2 Aug. 1804, with memorandum, 21 Mar. 1806
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Notice from John Quincy Adams to Harrison Gray Otis of his election to membership in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 9 Aug. 1804
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Letter from Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton (Albany) to Harrison Gray Otis acknowledging his sympathy on her husband Alexander Hamilton's death, 12 Aug. 1804
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about arranging terms for Henry Knox's payment of his debt to the estate of William Bingham, 12 Aug. 1804
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Agreement of [Rufus G. Amory], [Uriah Cotting], [James Lloyd, Jr.], and [Francis C. Lowell] of the Broad Street Association with James Ivers to replace his store displaced by the laying of Broad Street, 17 Aug. 1804
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Obligation from the Broad Street Association to James Ivers, 17 Aug. 1804 [copy]
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Letter from John Rutledge (Litchfield) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Constitutional Convention at New Haven, 17 Aug. 1804
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Deed from Gardiner Greene to Harrison Gray Otis, 18 Aug. 1804
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Agreement between Harrison Gray Otis and Gardiner Greene to pay his share of expenses on land purchased in South Boston, 18 Aug. 1804
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Mortgage from John Bowers to Harrison Gray Otis, 21 Aug. 1804
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Letter from Robert Hallowell (Gardiner) to Rufus Greene Amory about payment of a debt, 23 Aug. 1804
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Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Rufus G. Amory for payment of the Broad Street Association account, 28 Aug. 1804
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Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for his share of India Wharf land, 28 Aug. 1804
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Deed from Benjamin Bussey to Uriah Cotting for State Street property, 4 Sep. 1804
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Receipt from Jonathan Goodwin on behalf of the Mount Vernon proprietors to Harrison Gray Otis, 4 Sep. 1804
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about forcing Henry Knox to put up security to pay his debt to the estate of William Bingham, 19 Sep. 1804
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Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of the account of India Wharf, 6 Oct. 1804
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Letter from John Rutledge (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis about his depression over his family relationship and about ordering fish from New England, 28 Oct. 1804
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Account of the owners of India Wharf with Francis C. Lowell, 31 Oct. 1804
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis with [Francis C. Lowell] for India Wharf, receipted by John Tracy, Jr., 31 Oct. 1804
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Letter from George Peirce (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis about his reasons for not paying on time for his land, 10 Nov. 1804
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Receipt from Francis C. Lowell, as treasurer of the Broad Street proprietors, to Harrison Gray Otis and Rufus G. Amory for their notes in payment for Central Wharf, 14 Nov. 1804
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis with the Broad Street proprietors, receipted by Francis C. Lowell, 15 Nov. 1804
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Receipt from John May to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for planking for the Mount Vernon abutment, 16 Nov. 1804
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Due bill from Benjamin Joy to Harrison Gray Otis for Copley land, 3 Dec. 1804
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Deed of sale from Eleanor Davis to Rufus Greene Amory, Benjamin Bussey, and James Lloyd, Jr. for a warehouse and store on State Street, Boston, 13 Dec. 1804
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Receipt from Stephen Knight to George Peirce for payment of taxes on the Lodge lots at Otisfield, 13 Dec. 1804
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Receipt from Stephen Knight to George Peirce for Harrison Gray Otis for payment of Otisfield real estate taxes, 13 Dec. 1804
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Receipt from Benjamin Joy to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of his share of advances on the project of the Mount Vernon proprietors, 26 Dec. 1804
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Schedule of Broad Street Association lots sold and those remaining to be sold, with estimation of value, [1805]
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List of notes and mortgages of the Broad Street Association, [1805]
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Mason's contract for Nos. 5 and 6, Broad Street, Boston, [1805] [draft]
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Statement of property undisposed of and belonging to Fort Hill and India Wharf estates, [1805]
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Memorandum by [Francis C. Lowell] of Harrison Gray Otis's account with the Broad Street Association, [1805]
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Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis of shareholders in the South Boston Bridge, [1805]
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Memoranda by Harrison Gray Otis of sales of lots and total net expenditures in the Broad Street development, [1805]
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Sketch by [Harrison Gray Otis] of the Broad Street route through the Wheelwright property near Central Wharf, [1805] [draft]
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Notes and minutes by Harrison Gray Otis of the case Stephen Higginson vs. Insurance Office related to the seizure of the Diana while on a trading voyage to Guatemala in 1800, including notes on the validity of passport papers, [1805]
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Benjamin Joy, [1805]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Benjamin Joy about his account on Copley land, [1805]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Benjamin Joy about settling the accounts of the Mount Vernon proprietors, [1805]
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Receipt from Harrison Gray Otis to Francis C. Lowell for payment on the account of the Fort Hill estate, [1805] [copy]
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Memoranda by Harrison Gray Otis on Nashawena lands, 1805-1813
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Bill from John S. J. Gardiner's School (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for his sons' tuition, 6 Jan. 1805
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Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of India Wharf, 16 Jan. 1805
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Receipt from Benjamin Joy to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of the Mount Vernon proprietors, 23 Jan. 1805
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Letter from Mercy Warren (Plymouth) to Harrison Gray Otis about her lack of contact with Thomas Jefferson and on politics, 9 Feb. 1805
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Receipt from J. Park to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for a subscription to the Repertory, 12 Feb. 1805
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about the death of his uncle and soliciting money for the support of his family, 15 Feb. [1805]
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Deed from Rufus G. Amory, Benjamin Bussey, Uriah Cotting, John Harris, Samuel D. Harris, James Lloyd, Jr., John F. Loring, Joshua Loring, Francis C. Lowell, and Harrison Gray Otis to the Broad Street Association, Mar. 1805
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Receipt from Benjamin Joy to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of expenses of the Mount Vernon proprietors, 9 Mar. 1805
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Deed of sale from Isaiah Doane to the Broad Street Association for property on Doane's wharf, 12 Mar. 1805
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Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of a note of the Fort Hill proprietors, 19 Mar. 1805
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Letter from Benjamin Pickman, Jr. (Salem) to Harrison Gray Otis about terms for the purchase of his house in Boston, 27 Mar. 1805
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Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] of payments on South Boston Association property, [1 Apr. 1805]
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Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] of obligations to Abraham Gould, [9 Apr. 1805]
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Letter from Jonathan Mason, Jr. (Richmond) to Harrison Gray Otis about the defeat of the South Boston Bridge project, 9 Apr. 1805
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Deed of sale from Isaiah Doane to the Broad Street Association for property on Doane's wharf, 11 Apr. 1805
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Lease from William McKean to the Broad Street Association, 20 Apr. 1805
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Power of attorney from Alexander Baring to Thomas M. Willing and Charles W. Hare, 29 Apr. 1805 [copy]
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Power of attorney from Henry Baring to Thomas M. Willing and Charles W. Hare, 29 Apr. 1805 [copy]
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Receipt from the tax collector of Otisfield, Me., to George Peirce for payment of the bridge tax on Lodge lots, 1 May 1805
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Receipt from the tax collector of Otisfield, Me., to George Peirce for payment of the bridge tax on Harrison Gray Otis's lands, 1 May 1805
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Appraisal by Rufus G. Amory, Uriah Cotting, and Isaac P. Davis of Buttolph Street land belonging to Harrison Gray Otis and Stephen Higginson, Jr., on letter from Otis and Higginson, 16 May 1805
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis and Stephen Higginson, Jr. to R. G. Amory, Uriah Cotting, and Isaac P. Davis asking them to appraise a tract of land on Buttolph Street, 16 May 1805
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Deed from Zeruiah Roby to the Broad Street Association, 20 May 1805
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Deed of sale from Lemuel Allen to the Broad Street Association for a share in Roby warehouse near Loring's Wharf, 23 May 1805
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Order from Benjamin Joy for the Mount Vernon proprietors for payment to Moses Gardner, 12 June 1805, with receipt by Gardner, 29 July 1805
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Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of Samuel Walley's note, 14 June 1805
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Memorandum by Benjamin Joy of disbursements on property of the Mount Vernon proprietors, 20 June 1805
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Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of his share of expenditures of the Mount Vernon proprietors, 21 June 1805
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Broad Street Association account for India Wharf property showing payment by Harrison Gray Otis for his share, 29 June 1805
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Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of India Wharf, 29 June 1805
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Bill from Winthrop Rollings to Harrison Gray Otis for taking down the powder house and carting, July 1805
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Commission of Harrison Gray Otis as justice of the peace, 3 July 1805
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Receipt from Thomas R. Bromfield to Harrison Gray Otis on the account of India Wharf, 9 July 1805
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Account by Benjamin Joy of the Mount Vernon proprietors, 10 July 1805
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Benjamin Joy, 12 July 1805
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Letter to Mr. Ware about the division of lands in Bingham, Me., 12 July 1805
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Account of the Fort Hill proprietors with Francis C. Lowell, 13 July 1805
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Receipt from Benjamin Joy to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of his share of disbursements for the Mount Vernon proprietors, 14 July 1805
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Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis on the account of India Wharf, 16 July 1805
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Schedule of notes by Francis C. Lowell for India Wharf and Fort Hill properties to be divided, with memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis on their disposition, 23 July 1805
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Francis C. Lowell for Fort Hill and India Wharf properties, 23 July 1805
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Deed from Uriah Cotting to Harrison Gray Otis, 26 July 1805
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Deed from Ezra Whitney to the Broad Street Association, 31 July 1805
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Deed from Thomas Hutchinson and others to Harrison Gray Otis of land on Nashawena, 1 Aug. 1805
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Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of India Wharf, 1 Aug. 1805
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Letter from Sophia Gray (London) to Harrison Gray Otis asking financial help for his uncle John Gray's orphaned children, 17 Aug. 1805
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Statement of Broad Street Association affairs, 31 Aug. 1805
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Agreement between Harrison Gray Otis and [Samuel] Hayden for masonry work on Otis's new stores at Nos. 5 and 6, Broad Street, Sep. 1805 [draft, 2 copies]
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Agreement between the heirs of Isaiah Doane and the Broad Street Association, 5 Sep. 1805
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Letter from Gardiner Greene to Harrison Gray Otis with an estimate of the investment in the South Boston Association, 7 Sep. 1805
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Memorandum by Silas Parlin, Jr. related to Maine real estate transactions, 11 Sep. 1805
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Receipt from Harrison Gray Otis to Benjamin Wright for payment on David Mayberry's note, 12 Sep. 1805
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Order from Timothy Hunt on Harrison Gray Otis for payment to Washington Cutter, 13 Sep. 1805
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Order from Timothy Hunt on Harrison Gray Otis for payment to Silas Whitney, 13 Sep. 1805
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Promissory note from Timothy Hunt to Willard Clarke, 14 Sep. 1805
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Deed from Ward N. Boylston to the Broad Street Association for Hallowell's shipyard, 23 Sep. 1805
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Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis on the account of India Wharf, 23 Sep. 1805
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Benjamin Joy for his share of disbursements for the Mount Vernon proprietors, 27 Sep. 1805
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Receipt for taxes on Harrison Gray Otis's lands in Otisfield, Me., 29 Sep. 1805
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Account by Francis C. Lowell of India Wharf for the period July-Sep. 1805, 30 Sep. 1805
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Francis C. Lowell, 1 Oct. 1805
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Receipt from Benjamin Joy to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of his share of disbursements by the Mount Vernon proprietors, 5 Oct. 1805
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Deed from Thomas Roby to Richard Mansfield, 8 Oct. 1805
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Letter from [Harrison Gray Otis] (Boston) to Harrison Gray, Jr. about contributing money for the care of his uncle's children in England, 10 Oct. 1805 [draft]
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Letter from [Harrison Gray Otis] to Sophia Gray about helping with the care of his uncle John Gray's children, 10 Oct. 1805 [draft]
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Memorandum regarding Isaac Temple's application for Maine lands, 14 Oct. 1805
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Deed from Richard Mansfield to the Broad Street Association for State Street property, 15 Oct. 1805
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Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis on Otisfield lands, 16 Oct. 1805
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Francis C. Lowell, 30 Oct. 1805
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Benjamin Joy, Nov. 1805
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Receipt from Benjamin Joy to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of Copley land, 1 Nov. 1805
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Statement by [Jonathan Mason, Jr.] related to the agreement with Joseph Woodward on the conveyance of land owned by Gardiner Greene, 1 Nov. 1805
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Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of India Wharf, 5 Nov. 1805
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Statement by [Harrison Gray Otis] of Samuel Allyne Otis, Jr.'s account of land transactions at Otisfield, Me., from 1797 to 1803, with Samuel Allyne Otis's acknowledgment, 5 Nov. 1805
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Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis of his agreement with Joseph Woodward related to the ownership of land in the South Boston Association, 7 Nov. 1805
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Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis on the disposal of his interest in the South Boston Association, [10 Nov. 1805]
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Letter from George Harrison to Harrison Gray Otis on matters of personal business and about Philadelphia news, 11 Nov. [1805]
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Agreement between William Gammon, Harrison Gray Otis, and Samuel Allyne Otis, Jr., for the sale of land at Otisfield, 11 Nov. 1805
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Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] of restitution for the sale of the wrong lot of land at Royalston, 12 Nov. 1805
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Endorsement by Gardiner Greene of William Tudor's obligation, 15 Nov. 1805
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Letter from Josiah Dwight (Stockbridge) to the Federalist Central Committee about district politics, 18 Nov. 1805
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 312-313.
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Deed of sale from Joseph Roby, for Sarah Roby, to the Broad Street Association for land, 18 Nov. 1805
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Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of India Wharf, 20 Nov. 1805
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Account and receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of fines for delinquency at meetings of the Broad Street Association, [Dec. 1805]
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Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of India Wharf, 5 Dec. 1805
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Letter from John Holden III (Otisfield, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis about buying a lot of land at Otisfield, 9 Dec. 1805
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Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of India Wharf, 23 Dec. 1805
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Power of attorney from Robert Gilmer to Thomas M. Willing and Charles W. Hare, 28 Dec. 1805 [copy]
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Account by Francis C. Lowell of India Wharf for the period Oct.-Dec. 1805, 31 Dec. 1805
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Accounts of the Broad Street Association with Uriah Cotting, etc., [1806]
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Accounting by [Benjamin Joy] of monies disbursed for fencing on lots in Copley Pasture property, [1806]
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Estimate by [Harrison Gray Otis] of the cost of the Broad Street development, [1806]
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Schedule by [Harrison Gray Otis] of lots of land to be conveyed in Township No. 1 of the Bingham Purchase, [1806] [draft]
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Letter from [Harrison Gray Otis] to the selectmen of Boston about the proposals of the Broad Street Association, [1806] [draft]
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Field notes on a survey of three ranges of townships in the Bingham Purchase, 1806
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Memorandum of purchase of the Boston powder magazine and claim of land by the Mount Vernon proprietors, Jan. 1806, with copy of resolve of the Massachusetts legislature for its removal, 23 June 1802
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Application by Silas Parlin, Jr. for land in the Million Acre Tract, Me., 5 Jan. 1806
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Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of India Wharf, 6 Jan. 1806
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Letter from William Shattuck (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis about the purchase of land at Otisfield, 27 Jan. 1806
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Memorandum by Daniel Cony of Silas Parlin's application for land in Kennebec River Township No. 1 of the Bingham Purchase, 31 Jan. 1806
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Deed from Uriah Cotting to Harrison Gray Otis, 31 Jan. 1806
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Letter from Ann Barraud (Fulham) to Harrison Gray Otis about John Gray's children, 3 Feb. 1806
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Letter from Gardiner Greene (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the expenses of the South Boston Association, 3 Feb. 1806
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Deed from Samuel Wheelwright and others to the Broad Street Association, 4 Feb. 1806
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Receipt from Benjamin Joy to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of his share of disbursements of the Mount Vernon proprietors, 27 Feb. 1806
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Letter from Sophia Gray (Wellington) to Harrison Gray Otis about his assistance for John Gray's children, 1 Mar. 1806
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Letter from Lewis Gray (Hull, England) to Harrison Gray Otis suggesting himself for the American consulship at Hull, 4 Mar. 1806
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about Lewis Gray's bankruptcy and John Gray's children, 9 Mar. [1806]
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Receipts from Harrison Gray Otis to Lemuel Weeks & Son for payments for Thomas Wesson and Benjamin Mother, 10 Mar. 1806 [copies]
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Agreement between Harrison Gray Otis and Samuel Hayden for the erection of houses on George Street, 18 Mar. 1806
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Memorandum by Daniel Cony of Noah Marble Gould's application for land in the Million Acre Tract, 21 Mar. 1806
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Quarterly statement by Francis C. Lowell of the India Wharf account, 31 Mar. 1806
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Receipt to George Peirce for payment of taxes on Lodge land in Harrison, Me., 1 Apr. 1806
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Receipt to George Peirce for payment of taxes on the property of Harrison Gray Otis in Harrison, Me., 1 Apr. 1806
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Power of attorney from Edward Lyde to Rufus G. Amory and John Holmes, 2 Apr. 1806
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Letter from Stephen G. Blyth (Salem) to Harrison Gray Otis about setting up a lottery to establish a Catholic charity school in Boston, 3 Apr. 1806
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Receipt from the tax collector of Otisfield, Me., to George Peirce for payment of taxes on Lodge land, 8 Apr. 1806
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Receipt from the tax collector of Otisfield, Me., to George Peirce for payment of the taxes of Harrison Gray Otis, 8 Apr. 1806
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Benjamin Joy for the Mount Vernon proprietors, with copy, 10 Apr. 1806
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Receipt from Benjamin Joy to Harrison Gray Otis, 16 Apr. 1806
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Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of his assessment, 16 Apr. 1806
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Account of the owners of Fort Hill with the Broad Street Association, 18 Apr. 1806
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Francis C. Lowell for the Broad Street Association, 19 Apr. 1806
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Letter from Elijah Richardson (Bridgton) to Harrison Gray Otis about reassignment of his land in Maine to Jacob Smith, 23 Apr. 1806
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Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of India Wharf, 28 Apr. 1806
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Letter from Gordon Duff & Co. (Madeira) to Harrison Gray Otis about an order for wines, 10 May 1806
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Letter from Theodore Sedgwick (Stockbridge) to Harrison Gray Otis about his disappointment in not being appointed chief justice in place of Theophilus Parsons, 16 May 1806
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Robert G. Harper about politics, 20 May 1806 [copy]
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Letter from Robert G. Harper (Baltimore) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 27 May 1806
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 280-281.
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Application by Jonathan Robbins for land in the Million Acre Tract, Me., 27 May 1806
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Protest of a group of Massachusetts Federalist senators against a report of the joint committee to examine returns of votes for governor and lieutenant governor in the election of 1806, [6 June] 1806
Signed by Daniel Bigelow, George Bliss, Elijah Brigham, Peter C. Brooks, Elias Hasket Derby, Christopher Gore, Thomas Hale, John Hastings, John Heard, Hugh McClallen, Harrison Gray Otis, John Phillips, John Rowe, William Spooner, Ezra Starkweather, Nathaniel Thurston, Enoch Titcomb, and Salem Town.
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Letter from Theodore Sedgwick (Stockbridge) to Harrison Gray Otis about his unwillingness to serve under Chief Justice Theophilus Parsons, 6 June 1806
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Receipt from John Tracy, Jr., on behalf of Francis Lowell, to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of India Wharf, 9 June 1806
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Receipt from John Tracy, Jr., on behalf of Francis Lowell, to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of India Wharf, 20 June 1806
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Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of his assessment, 23 June 1806
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Account of the cost of stores built by proprietors of India Wharf, 24 June 1806
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Promissory note from Harrison Gray Otis to Jonathan Mason, 24 June 1806
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Agreement between Daniel Holden, Harrison Gray Otis, and Samuel Allyne Otis, Jr., for the sale of land at Otisfield to Holden, 1 July [1806]
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Receipt from Benjamin Joy to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of his share of expenses of the Mount Vernon proprietors, 1 July 1806
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Letter from Theodore Sedgwick (Stockbridge) to Harrison Gray Otis about his not being appointed to the chief justiceship, 1 July 1806
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Baltstown) to Sally Foster Otis about his trip to Quebec via Lake Champlain, 5 July 1806
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Skeensborough) to Sally Foster Otis about his trip to Quebec and on personal business, 7 July [1806]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (St. Johns) to Sally Foster Otis about his trip across Lake Champlain on his way to Quebec, 9 July [1806]
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Account of the India Wharf proprietors with Francis C. Lowell, 10 July 1806
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Memorandum about Isaac Elder's application for land in the Million Acre Tract, 11 July 1806
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Montreal) to Sally Foster Otis about his proposed voyage to Quebec by open boat, 13 July [1806]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Quebec) to Sally Foster Otis about sightseeing excursions and on personal matters, 17 July [1806]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Montreal) to Sally Foster Otis about his trip to Canada, 23 July 1806
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Letter from John Rutledge (Charleston, S.C.) to Harrison Gray Otis about foreign affairs, 29 July 1806
Printed in part in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 281-282.
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Francis C. Lowell, 11 Aug. 1806
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Receipt from John Tracy to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of India Wharf, 13 Aug. 1806
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Instructions from Daniel Cony to Solomon Adams and Lemuel Perham for the survey of townships west of the Kennebec River, 14 Aug. 1806 [copy], enclosed in field notes kept by Adams and Perham, 9 Dec. 1806
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Instructions from Daniel Cony to Philip Bullen for surveying lands in the Bingham Purchase on the east side of the Kennebec River, 14 Aug. 1806 [copy], enclosed in Philip Bullen's field notes on the survey, 18 Nov. 1806
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Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of India Wharf, 20 Aug. 1806
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about his personal business affairs, 3 Sep. [1806]
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Memorandum by [Daniel Cony] of Asa Redington's application for logging rights in the Million Acre Tract, 6 Sep. 1806
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Receipt from G. Labottierre to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for dancing school fees for his children, 17 Sep. 1806
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Bond from Harrison Gray Otis to Nathaniel Gerry for mortgage on land at Otisfield, 3 Oct. 1806
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Bond from Harrison Gray Otis to Jacob Smith for mortgage on land at Harrison, 3 Oct. 1806
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Receipt from Joel Gustine to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for timber, 6 Oct. 1806
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Release from Joseph Otis to Samuel Allyne Otis, 7 Oct. 1806
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Account of the owners of Fort Hill with Francis C. Lowell, 31 Oct. 1806
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Account of the India Wharf proprietors with Francis C. Lowell, 31 Oct. 1806
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Statement by [Harrison Gray Otis] of interest in the South Boston Association, [Nov. 1806]
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Survey and plan by Philip Bullen of lots in Township No. 1 on the west side of the Kennebec River in the Million Acre Tract, Nov. 1806
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Harrison Gray, Jr. advising him about the real estate market at Boston and on family matters, Nov. 1806 [draft]
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Francis C. Lowell, 1 Nov. 1806
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Receipt from John Tracy, Jr. to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of India Wharf and on his account, 4 Nov. 1806
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Field notes by Philip Bullen on the survey of lands in the Bingham Purchase on the east side of the Kennebec River, 18 Nov. 1806
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Certification of Jonathan Spaulding's ownership of land in the Million Acre Tract, 1 Dec. 1806
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Certification of Joseph Collins's ownership of land in the Million Acre Tract, 3 Dec. 1806
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Certification of Perkins Allen's ownership of land in the Million Acre Tract, 8 Dec. 1806
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Field notes by Solomon Adams and Lemuel Perham of a survey of townships west of the Kennebec River within the Bingham Purchase, 9 Dec. 1806
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Certification of Joseph Moodey's ownership of land in the Million Acre Tract, 9 Dec. 1806
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Deed from the devisees of William Bingham's estate to the heirs of Amos Heald, Jr. for land in the Bingham Purchase, 10 Dec. 1806
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Receipt from G. Labottierre to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for dancing school services for his children, 18 Dec. 1806
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Letter from Archibald Lee (Georgetown) to Harrison Gray Otis about payment of a debt to Samuel Allyne Otis, 26 Dec. 1806
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Account of the India Wharf proprietors with Francis C. Lowell, 31 Dec. 1806
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Agreement between James Bridge, Samuel Cony, and Harrison Gray Otis (on behalf of the devisees of William Bingham) for the sale of land in the Bingham Purchase, [1807]
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Memorandum of the agreement between James Bridge, Harrison Gray Otis, and John Richards, [1807]
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List by [Harrison Gray Otis] of settlers on his property in Plantation No. 2, [1807]
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Field notes by Lemuel Perham of descriptions of lots in Township No. 2, west of the Kennebec River in the Bingham Purchase, [1807]
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Notice from Benjamin Joy to Harrison Gray Otis of a settlement made with Joel Gustine for the proprietors of Mount Vernon property, 1807
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Settlement of accounts between Harrison Gray Otis and Benjamin Joy, 1807
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Receipt from John Tracy, Jr. to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of India Wharf, 5 Jan. 1807
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands, 7 Jan. 1807
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Letter from Gardiner Greene (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis authorizing the sale of land at South Boston, 10 Jan. 1807
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Report of the committee of the Massachusetts General Court related to Charles W. Hare's petition and the Bingham Purchase, 13 Jan. 1807 [draft]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Rev. Joseph Clay about becoming minister of the Third Baptist Church Society, 13 Jan. 1807 [copy]
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Resolution of the Massachusetts General Court in reply to the petition of Charles W. Hare, 17 Jan. 1807
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Agreement of Harrison Gray Otis to sell land in Harrison, Me., 17 Jan. 1807
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Charles W. Hare about Maine lands, 20 Jan. 1807 [copy]
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Assessment of the Broad Street Association on Harrison Gray Otis, 24 Jan. 1807
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Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the Broad Street assessment, 24 Jan. 1807
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Memorandum by [Daniel Cony] of Edward Stevens York's application to purchase land in the Million Acre Tract, 30 Jan. 1807
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Statement of Edward Stevens York related to Maine lands, 30 Jan. 1807
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Letter from Gardiner Greene (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about shareholders in the South Boston Association, 26 Feb. 1807
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Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of India Wharf, 27 Feb. 1807
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Certification of Edward Stevens York's ownership of land in the Million Acre Tract, Mar. 1807
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Letter from Thomas S. Lee (Georgetown) to Harrison Gray Otis about repayment of his son's loan, 2 Mar. 1807
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Receipt from Nathaniel Tracy to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of India Wharf, 2 Mar. 1807
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Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis, 6 Mar. 1807
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands, 9 Mar. 1807
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Letter from Charles W. Hare and Thomas M. Willing (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis and John Richards about Bingham lands, 9 Mar. 1807
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List by Francis C. Lowell of notes received for and due to the Broad Street Association, 9 Mar. 1807
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Appointment of Harrison Gray Otis and John Richards, Jr. as attorneys for the trustees of William Bingham's estate, 16 Mar. 1807
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Receipt from Jacob Emerson, tax collector of Harrison, Me., to George Peirce for payment of taxes on property in Harrison, 26 Mar. 1807
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Account of the owners of India Wharf with Francis C. Lowell, 26 Mar. 1807
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Letter from Robert G. Harper (Baltimore) to Harrison Gray Otis about a loan, 30 Mar. 1807
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Letter from J. D. Hopkins (Portland) to Harrison Gray Otis about the election in Maine towns, 12 Apr. 1807
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Robert G. Harper about the discouraging prospect of obtaining a loan in Massachusetts and about Joseph Story, 19 Apr. 1807 [typescript]
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 282-283.
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Letter from Sophia Gray (Liverpool) to Harrison Gray Otis about family news, 25 Apr. 1807
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Letter from Joseph Story (Salem) to Harrison Gray Otis asking him for letters of introduction for his trip to the South, 5 May 1807
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about the administration of William Bingham's estate, 11 May 1807
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Memorandum by [Uriah Cotting] of the purchase of the Cushing and Tilden estates, 13-14 May 1807
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Bond from Moses Carleton, Jr., Stephen Jones, Harrison Gray Otis, and John Richards to the state of Massachusetts with reference to Maine lands in the Bingham Purchase, 1 June 1807 [draft and copy]
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Deed of sale from Stephen Jones to Harrison Gray Otis for land in the Bingham Purchase, 1 June 1807, with certification of John Gardner as witness, 27 Jan. 1817
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Returns of settlers in the Kennebec and Washington County areas of the property of Charles Hayden, Theodore Lincoln, and Joseph Patten, 3 June 1807
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Listing by [Harrison Gray Otis] of papers to be recorded by John Richards at Kennebec County, 5 June 1807
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands, 8 June 1807
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Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] of settlement with Uriah Cotting for houses in Battery March Street, 10 June 1807
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Letter from John Richards (Hallowell) to Harrison Gray Otis about surveying and the sale of lands in the Bingham Purchase, 10 June 1807
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about handling Gen. Jackson's claim on William Bingham's estate in relation to lands in the Bingham Purchase, 12 June 1807
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Translation of the decree of the Russian Imperial Committee of Prizes related to the seizure of the brigantine Hector by a Russian frigate, 19 June 1807, with letter from William Allen to Israel Thorndike, Jr. about its capture and condemnation, 2 July 1807 [copies]
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Receipt from John Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for a Boston Athenaeum share, 20 June 1807
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Agreement between James Bridge and Harrison Gray Otis, attorney for the Bingham trustees, to purchase a township in Bingham lands, 22 June 1807
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about the terms of agreement with Mr. King related to lands in the Bingham Purchase, 22 June 1807
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Letter from John Rutledge (Charleston, S.C.) to Harrison Gray Otis about his son, 23 June 1807
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Statement of property owned by the Broad Street Association and the proposed manner of division, 24 June 1807
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis approving his agreement with James Bridge on the sale of a township in the Bingham Purchase, 25 June 1807
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis with the Broad Street Association, submitted by William Blaney, 25 June 1807
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about terms of the deed to James Bridge and Mr. Williams for land in the Bingham Purchase, 29 June 1807
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Letter from William Allen (Smyrna) to Israel Thorndike, Jr. about the capture and condemnation of the brigantine Hector by a Russian frigate, 2 July 1807, enclosed with translation of the decree of the Russian Imperial Committee of Prizes related to the seizure, 19 June 1807 [copies]
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Account of the India Wharf proprietors with James Lloyd, Jr., 6 July 1807
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis with James Lloyd, Jr., 6 July 1807
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Letter from Jacob Read (Charleston, S.C.) to Harrison Gray Otis introducing his aide-de-camp, 6 July 1807
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Receipt from the tax collector of Otisfield, Me., to George Peirce for payment of Harrison Gray Otis's taxes on real estate, 7 July 1807
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Chesapeake affair, 10 July 1807
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Letter from Lothrop Lewis (Gorham, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis about Bingham lands, 10 July 1807
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Deed from Jeremiah Gardner to Harrison Gray Otis, 15 July 1807
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Receipt from James Lloyd, Jr. to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of India Wharf, 17 July 1807
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Letter from James Bridge (Augusta) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands, 21 July 1807
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Letter from Gordon Duff & Co. (Madeira) to Harrison Gray Otis about his order for wines, 28 July 1807
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about speculating in land and Gen. Henry Jackson's claim to lands in the Bingham Purchase, 28 July 1807
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Receipt from Josiah Quincy to Harrison Gray Otis for subscribing to the fund to establish a professorship of natural history, 1 Aug. 1807
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Letter from John Rutledge (Charleston, S.C.) to Harrison Gray Otis about Anglo-American relations, 3 Aug. 1807
Printed in part in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 284.
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about relations between England and the United States and on family affairs, 10 Aug. 1807
Printed in part in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 284-285.
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Receipt from James Lloyd, Jr. to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of India Wharf, 10 Aug. 1807
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Receipt to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of India Wharf, 17 Aug. 1807
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Memorandum by [Daniel Cony] about his responsibilities in overseeing property in the Million Acre Tract, 31 Aug. 1807
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands, 1 Sep. 1807
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Deed from John Callender, as assignee of Andrew Spooner, to Rufus G. Amory, 9 Sep. 1807
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about a financial matter and an order for wine, 18 Sep. 1807
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Return of settlers in Hancock County by Mason Shaw and Melatiah Jordan, 18 Sep. 1807 [copy]
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Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] about Enoch Spur's note, 25 Sep. 1807
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Memorandum regarding the failure of [Nathaniel Swett] to honor promissory notes to Harrison Gray Otis and Samuel Allyne Otis, [8 Oct. 1807]
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18-month promissory note from Nathaniel Swett to Harrison Gray Otis, 8 Oct. 1807
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18-month promissory note from Nathaniel Swett to Samuel Allyne Otis, Jr., 8 Oct. 1807
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30-month promissory note from Nathaniel Swett to Harrison Gray Otis, 8 Oct. 1807
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30-month promissory note from Nathaniel Swett to Samuel Allyne Otis, Jr., 8 Oct. 1807
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42-month promissory note from Nathaniel Swett to Harrison Gray Otis, 8 Oct. 1807
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42-month promissory note from Nathaniel Swett to Samuel Allyne Otis, Jr., 8 Oct. 1807
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Account of the India Wharf proprietors with James Lloyd, Jr., 10 Oct. 1807
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis with James Lloyd, Jr., 10 Oct. 1807
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Letter from George Peirce (Otisfield, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis about meeting with him, 17 Oct. 1807
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Power of attorney from Thomas Hutchinson, Jr., et al., devisees in the estate of Grizzel Sanford, to Rufus G. Amory, 19 Oct. 1807
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Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] of payments on lot no. 25, Otisfield, for the period 1803-1807, 28 Nov. 1807
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Bill from Uriah Cotting to Harrison Gray Otis for expenses of the Broad Street Association, Dec. 1807
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Letter from George Harrison to Harrison Gray Otis on a financial matter, 4 Dec. 1807
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Account of the India Wharf proprietors with Francis C. Lowell, 24 Dec. 1807
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Letter from George Harrison to Harrison Gray Otis about his financial situation and family news, 25 Dec. 1807
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Field book by Philip Bullen of a survey of Township No. 1 in the Bingham Purchase, 31 Dec. 1807
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List of local presses in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont, [1808]
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Letter from Isaac P. Davis to [Harrison Gray Otis] listing the Council members for 1808, [1808]
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Lists of settlers on Bingham lands, 1808-1824
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Uriah Cotting, 1 Jan. 1808
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis and the proprietors of India Wharf with James Lloyd, Jr., 13 Jan. 1808
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Letter from John Rutledge to Harrison Gray Otis about the effect of the embargo, 19 Jan. 1808
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Letter from Timothy Pitkin (Washington) to John Treadwell about the presidential caucus, 25 Jan. 1808 [copy]
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Deed from Jeremiah Gardner to Harrison Gray Otis, 30 Jan. 1808
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Letter from George Clinton (Washington) to DeWitt Clinton about Anglo-American relations, 13 Feb. 1808 [copy]
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Letter from George Clinton (Washington) to DeWitt Clinton about his candidacy, 18 Feb. 1808 [copy]
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Statement by Charles Hayden about the settlement of lands in the Bingham Purchase for Harrison Gray Otis and John Richards as agents for William Bingham's estate, 7 Mar. 1808
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Certification by John Read and William Smith of returns of settlers in Hancock and Washington Counties on lands of the Bingham Purchase, with copy, 8 Mar. 1808
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Letter from Josiah Dwight (Northampton) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 16 Mar. 1808
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 333-335.
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Division of lots between Broad and India Streets by James Lloyd, Jr., 20 Mar. 1808, with Harrison Gray Otis's account and agreement, 1 Apr. 1808
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Agreement between Uriah Cotting, James Lloyd, Jr., Francis C. Lowell, and Harrison Gray Otis over the accounting for divisions of lots between Broad and India Streets, 1 Apr. 1808, with account of the division of lots on verso, 20 Mar. 1808
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Letter from DeWitt Clinton (Albany) to George Clinton about New York politics, 3 Apr. 1808 [copy]
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Account of the India Wharf proprietors with Francis C. Lowell, 8 Apr. 1808
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis on family matters, 14 Apr. 1808
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to his children Sally and Sophia about his observations of young people on his trip to New York and Philadelphia, 1 May 1808
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Memorandum about Joseph Whittier's purchase of land in the Bingham Purchase, 16 May 1808
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Colored plan of Township No. 2, first range west of the Kennebec, in the Bingham Purchase, 16 May 1808
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Certification by John Read and William Smith of returns of settlers on lands of the Bingham Purchase, with copy, 21 May 1808
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Letter from James Lloyd to Harrison Gray Otis about his election to the Senate, 1 June 1808
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about the election of 1808, 2 June 1808
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Letter from Theodore Sedgwick (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about the election of 1808, 6 June 1808
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Letter from Theodore Sedgwick (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis about the election of 1808, 18 June 1808
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about the election and Federalist politics, 19 June 1808
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Letter from James A. Mason (Providence) to Harrison Gray Otis about Federalist plans in Rhode Island, 11 July 1808
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Letter from Charles C. Pinckney (Charleston, S.C.) to Harrison Gray Otis introducing his nephew Ralph Stead Izard, 11 July 1808
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about Federalist prospects in Pennsylvania, 12 July 1808
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Letter from [John Richards] to Mr. Ware regarding Maine lands, 12 July 1808
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Letter from Egbert Benson (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis about the election of 1808, 13 July 1808
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Letter from Abraham Van Vechten (Albany) to Harrison Gray Otis about the election of 1808, 21 July 1808
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Letter from William Eaton (Brimfield) to Harrison Gray Otis about Jefferson's prediction of war, 23 July 1808
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about defeating Madison in the presidential election, 26 July 1808
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Letter from Peter B. Porter (Canandaigua) to DeWitt Clinton about politics, 27 July 1808 [copy]
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about indications of war with Great Britain, 2 Aug. 1808
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Letter from George Cabot to Harrison Gray Otis about the election of 1808, 14 Aug. 1808
Printed in part in: American Historical Review XVII (1911-1912). 755.
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Letter from George Cabot (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the election of 1808, [15] Aug. 1808
Printed in part in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 335.
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Letter from Jacob Emerson (Harrison, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis about paying his taxes for land at Harrison, 31 Aug. 1808
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Letter from [Cadwallader D. Colden], [Josiah O. Hoffman], [S. Jones, Jr.], and [Jacob Radcliff] of the New York Federal Republican Committee to the Federal Republican Committee of Charleston, S.C., about their choice of Charles Pinckney as candidate for president in the 1808 elections, [Sep. 1808] [copy], enclosed with letter to Harrison Gray Otis, 9 Oct. 1808
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about the election of 1808, 6 Sep. 1808
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Letter from Nathaniel Fellows (Havana) to Harrison Gray Otis about the favorable outcome in a court decision over allowance of his uncle's will, 8 Sep. 1808
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Letter from "a Statesman and republican" to DeWitt Clinton about George Clinton, 16 Sep. 1808 [copy]
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Letter from John Rutledge (New Haven) to Harrison Gray Otis about the election of 1808, 18 Sep. 1808
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Receipt from B. Yarnold to the Misses Otis, Oct. 1808
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Bond from Harrison Gray Otis to Benjamin Kimball for the sale of land in Harrison, Me., 3 Oct. 1808
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Letter from Thomas Fitzsimmons (Philadelphia) to Christopher Gore, James Lloyd, and Harrison Gray Otis about political considerations related to the election, 4 Oct. 1808
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Letter from Cadwallader D. Colden, Josiah O. Hoffman, S. Jones, Jr., and Jacob Radcliff of the New York Federal Republican Committee to the Harrison Gray Otis and the Boston committee about political successes, 9 Oct. 1808, enclosing copy of letter to the Federal Republican Committee of Charleston, S.C., [Sep. 1808]
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Francis C. Lowell, 10 Oct. 1808, with account of the India Wharf proprietors, 24 Dec. 1807
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Francis C. Lowell, 12 Oct. 1808
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Letter from Jacob Radcliff (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis and the Massachusetts central committee about the election of 1808, 25 Oct. 1808
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Receipt for taxes on Harrison Gray Otis's lands in Harrison, Me., 1 Nov. 1808
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Receipts for taxes on Harrison Gray Otis's lands in Otisfield, Me., 10 Nov. 1808
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Receipts from the tax collector of Otisfield, Me., to Benjamin Patch for payment of taxes on Lodge lands, 10 Nov. 1808
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Letter from James A. Mason (Providence) to Harrison Gray Otis about the election of 1808, 21 Nov. 1808
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Deed from Andrew Craigie to Harrison Gray Otis, 30 Nov. 1808
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Receipt from the tax collector of Harrison, Me., to Benjamin Patch for payment of real estate taxes on Lodge lands, 8 Dec. 1808
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Minutes regarding the township of Harrison Gray Otis and John Richards, [1809]
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List of persons on Harrison Gray Otis's township in the Bingham Purchase in Maine, [1809]
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List of persons in Township No. 1, west of the Kennebec, to whom Harrison Gray Otis and John Richards engaged to give deeds, 1809
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Sketch of accounts of Harrison Gray Otis with Charles W. Hare and John H. Powell in connection with Bingham lands, 1809-1819
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Receipt of payment from F. Mallet to Miss Otis for lessons, 12 Jan. 1809
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the estate of William Bingham, 27 Jan. 1809
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Receipt from Wilde and Bond to Daniel Cony for payment of charges related to the estate of William Bingham, 2 Feb. 1809
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Letter from Michael Hogan (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis about William Foster and the intention of the present administration to ally with France, 6 Feb. 1809
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Letter from John Rutledge (Charleston, S.C.) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 10 Feb. 1809
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Receipt from Seth Canfley to Oliver Peirce in favor of Harrison Gray Otis for payment of taxes on his lands in Harrison, Me., 16 Mar. 1809
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Receipt from Seth Canfley to Oliver Peirce in favor of Harrison Gray Otis and the heirs of George Peirce for payment of taxes on their lands in Harrison, Me., 16 Mar. 1809
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Letter from John Rutledge (Charleston, S.C.) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on Mrs. Gore, the election of James Madison, and the activities of his sons, 26 Mar. 1809
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Receipt from John Millan to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of his wages, 1 Apr. 1809
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis discussing his intention to visit, their business arrangements, and his financial situation, 11 Apr. 1809
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Receipt from John Ware to Daniel Cony for payment for services related to the Bingham lands, 17 Apr. 1809
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Receipt from Daniel Adams to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of tuition for his two sons, 6 May 1809
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Letter from Joshua Howard and Benjamin Kimball (Harrison) to Harrison Gray Otis about an error on their bonds to property in the Bingham Purchase, 16 May 1809
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Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Otis describing her activities, June 1809
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Letter from John Rutledge (Charleston, S.C.) to Harrison Gray Otis discussing his son Robert and promising Otis to furnish him with seeds and plants for his new country seat, 6 June 1809
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Letter from Daniel Holden (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the purchase of a lot of Otis's land in Maine, 10 June 1809
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Receipted bill from J. R. Smith, drawing master, to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for drawing lessons for his children, July 1809
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Caleb Jewett with instructions to disseminate the information that his lands cannot be retailed to settlers, 8 July 1809 [copy]
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Power of attorney from [Harrison Gray Otis] to James D. Hopkins, 10 July 1809 [copy], with writ of possession between Harrison Gray Otis and Daniel Gammon, 2 Feb. 1810
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Letter from Noah Greeley (Mt. Vernon, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis about Bingham lands, 13 July 1809
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Extract of letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Charles W. Hare about Maine lands, 28 July 1809 [copy]
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Receipt from James Burton to Daniel Cony for payment for copying of plans, 5 Aug. 1809
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Deed from Nathan Baker to Asa Baker, 5 Sep. 1809
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Bill from Coppenhagen & Kummer to Harrison Gray Otis for groceries, 12 Oct. 1809 [incomplete]
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands, 12 Oct. 1809
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Receipt from Gilbert Stuart to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for a portrait of his wife Sally Foster Otis, 27 Nov. 1809
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Letter from Caleb Jewett (Anson, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis containing the list of settlers on Otis's lands in Maine, 1 Dec. 1809
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List by [Harrison Gray Otis] of rights and lots regarding the Bingham lands in Maine, [1810]
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Abstract by [Harrison Gray Otis] of real estate appraised, [1810]
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Estimate by [Harrison Gray Otis] of roads and bridges in Township No. 1, Kennebec lands, Me., [1810]
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Letter from [Harrison Gray Otis] to Charles W. Hare regarding a project to sell the Kennebec lands, [1810] [copy]
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Minutes by [Harrison Gray Otis] of the argument in Cunningham vs. Otis and Mason, [1810]
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Schedule by [Harrison Gray Otis] of title deeds related to Nashawena, 1810
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis [Boston] to Sally Foster Otis about family matters and the weather in Boston and Washington, 8 Jan. [1810]
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Receipt from Stephen Knight to Oliver Peirce in favor of Harrison Gray Otis for payment of taxes on his lands in Otisfield, Me., 9 Jan. 1810
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Receipt from Stephen Knight to Oliver Peirce in favor of Harrison Gray Otis and the heirs of George Peirce for payment of taxes on their lands in Otisfield, Me., 9 Jan. 1810
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Bond from Harrison Gray Otis and Samuel Allyne Otis, Jr. for their obligation to Joshua Howard, 14 Jan. 1810
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Accounting by Harrison Gray Otis of payments on Nathaniel Burnham's note, 17 Jan. [1810], with agreement, 17 Jan. 1807
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Promise of payment from Josiah Hale to John Richards, 27 Jan. 1810
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands, 31 Jan. 1810
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Letter from Abraham Van Vechten and Thomas P. Grosvenor (Albany) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding resolutions to be passed in the Massachusetts Assembly, Feb. 1810
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. II. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 29-30.
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Letter from Robert Dunlap to Harrison Gray Otis requesting mill privileges and additional acres of land in Township No. 2, north of Athens, Me., Mar. 1810, with copy of letter from Otis to Dunlap, 22 Mar. 1810
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Letter from Edward Russell (North Yarmouth) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding an error in the account of Samuel Gammon, 2 Mar. 1810
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Indenture of the partition of three townships in Somerset County between Harrison Gray Otis and Stephen Jones on the one part and William King, et al. on the second part, 13 Mar. 1810, with affidavit by John Hayward, 5 Feb. 1817
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Deed from John and Love (Oliver) Knight to Harrison Gray Otis, 17 Mar. 1810
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Robert Dunlap, 22 Mar. 1810, enclosed with letter from Dunlap to Otis requesting mill privileges and additional acres of land in Township No. 2, north of Athens, Me., Mar. 1810
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Letter from James Sproat (Taunton), on behalf of Mr. Padilford, to Harrison Gray Otis apologizing for an error, 23 Mar. 1810
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Receipt from Peter Gibson to Oliver Peirce in favor of Harrison Gray Otis for payment of taxes on his lands in Harrison, Me., 6 Apr. 1810
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Receipt from Peter Gibson to Oliver Peirce in favor of Harrison Gray Otis and the heirs of George Peirce for payment of taxes on their lands in Harrison, Me., 6 Apr. 1810
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Letter from Asher Robbins (Newport) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the sale of Otis's land in Nashawena, 12 Apr. 1810
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Letter from Humphrey Marshall (Frankfort, Ky.) to Harrison Gray Otis enclosing a prospectus of the American Republic, 16 Apr. 1810
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Letter from Asher Robbins (Newport) to Harrison Gray Otis agreeing to Otis's terms for the sale of his property in Nashawena, 18 Apr. 1810
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Letter from Asher Robbins (Newport) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the title and conveyances of Otis's land in Nashawena, 19 Apr. 1810
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands, with copy, 30 Apr. 1810
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Receipt from Wilde and Bond to Daniel Cony in favor of Harrison Gray Otis and John Richards for payment for legal services, 3 May 1810
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to John Richards regarding his commission upon the sale of the Bingham lands, 7 May 1810 [copy]
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Letter from Asher Robbins (Newport) to Harrison Gray Otis informing him of his inability to complete and exchange papers related to the Nashawena purchase, 11 May 1810
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Letter from Grinfill Blake (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis expressing his desire to purchase a lot of Otis's land, 14 May 1810
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Letter from John Richards (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding a misunderstanding about the amount of their commission on the sale of Bingham lands, 16 May 1810
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Deed from Rufus G. Amory to Harrison Gray Otis, 17 May 1810
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Letter from Daniel Cony (Augusta, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis and John Richards regarding expenses incurred in arresting the destruction of pine timber on Bingham lands, enclosed with account of Harrison Gray Otis and John Richards with Daniel Cony, 22 May 1810
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis and John Richards with Daniel Cony for detecting trespassers on Bingham lands, enclosed with letter from Cony to Otis and Richards regarding expenses incurred in arresting the destruction of pine timber on Bingham lands, 22 May 1810
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Letter from John Richards (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding their commissions upon the sale of Bingham lands, 30 May [1810]
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Receipt from Charles W. Hare to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for services related to the Bingham lands, 1 June 1810
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Maine lands, 12 June 1810
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Letter from John Richards (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis related to proof of ownership of Maine lands, 12 June 1810, enclosing canceled deed of Amos Heald, 10 Dec. 1806
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Letter from Francis J. Jackson (Claremont) to Harrison Gray Otis about the relationship of the United States with Great Britain and France and the ramifications of the revolution in St. Domingo, 18 June 1810
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. II. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 30-31.
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Letter from William Lowell (Portland) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding his account, 20 June 1810
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis regarding her baggage and commenting on her grammar, 21 June 1810
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the improvement and sales of the Kennebec lands in Maine, 25 June 1810
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Letter from John Merrick (Hallowell) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the Canada road, 30 June 1810
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Letter from Christopher Greene (Providence) to Harrison Gray Otis requesting that he write a biographical sketch of General Benjamin Lincoln to be included in Henry Lee's Memoirs of the War in the Southern Department of the United States, 2 July 1810
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Letter from Asher Robbins (Newport) to Harrison Gray Otis suggesting alterations in the terms of the mortgage and the deed to his land in Nashawena, 5 July 1810
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis discussing the study habits needed in obtaining an education and praising her for her accomplishments at school, 6 July 1810
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis commenting on the importance of learning the Scriptures and of maintaining a dignified deportment, 13 July 1810
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Letter from Samuel D. Parker to Jonathan Mason regarding his investigation of Mrs. Searle, 17 July 1810
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Memorandum by Samuel D. Parker of his investigation of Mrs. Searle, 17 July 1810
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Asher Robbins about Nashawena, 20 July 1810
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands, 21 July 1810
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Bill from Elisha Clap's School (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of tuition for his son William, 23 July 1810
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis describing his activities and advising her to be attentive to her personal habits, 30 July 1810
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis defining the terms of Otis's commission, 1 Aug. 1810
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Letter from Asher Robbins (Newport) to Harrison Gray Otis about Nashawena, 2 Aug. 1810
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Letter from Henry D. Sedgwick (Stockbridge) to Harrison Gray Otis about forgeries committed by the treasurer of Berkshire County, 2 Aug. 1810
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Letter from Giles Howland (New Bedford) to Asher Robbins stating the boundaries of his land in Nashawena, 24 Aug. 1810
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis with paternal advice about her stay in Philadelphia, 25 Aug. 1810
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Maine lands, 27 Aug. 1810
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Letter from John Richards to Harrison Gray Otis about Bingham lands, [Sep. 1810]
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Letter from Francis Blake (Worcester) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the case of Mrs. Putnam, 3 Sep. 1810
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Letter from Jonathan Mason, Jr. to W. Bromfield regarding the deposition of John Singleton Copley, 5 Sep. 1810 [copy in the hand of Harrison Gray Otis]
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Letter from Asher Robbins (Newport) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the boundaries of Otis's land in Nashawena, 11 Sep. 1810
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Letter from Asher Robbins (Newport) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Otis's property in Nashawena, 15 Sep. 1810
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Letter from Benjamin Kimball (Bridgton) to Harrison Gray Otis about his assuming power in order to oversee Otis's land in Harrison and Otisfield, 25 Sep. 1810
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Bill from Matthew Lodge to Harrison Gray Otis, 5 Oct. 1810
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis commenting on her activities in Philadelphia and advising her to improve her style of letter writing, as well as her manners with strangers, 7 Oct. 1810
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Letter from Harrison Smith (Edgartown) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding papers to be sent to the Office of Records for Dukes County, with memorandum by Otis regarding the contents of these papers, 12 Oct. 1810
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Receipts from Caleb Jewett to Harrison Gray Otis and John Richards for payment for services related to the Bingham lands, 15 Oct. 1810
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Letter from John Merrick (Hallowell, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the Canada road, 15 Oct. 1810
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis about her winter clothing and her lack of description and imagination in letter writing, 17 Oct. 1810
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Letter from Samuel Smith (Edgartown) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the registering of deeds, etc., 24 Oct. 1810
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Letter from John Merrick (Hallowell, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the Canada road, 26 Oct. 1810
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to Sally Foster Otis about Sophia H. Otis's schooling in New York and Catherine Amory, 28 Oct. 1810
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis about her schooling in New York, 30 Oct. 1810
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Legal document of Michael Gay, 1 Nov. 1810 [fragment]
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Bond from Harrison Gray Otis and Samuel Allyne Otis, Jr. for their obligation to Thomas Edes, 1 Nov. 1810
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the weather and their daughter Sally, 2 Nov. 1810
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Letter from Benjamin Kimball (Bridgton) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the payment of his debt, 16 Nov. 1810
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis describing his trip from New York and advising her to practice her dancing and to cleanse her mouth and teeth after eating, 24 Nov. 1810
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Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis regarding the case of Otis and Jonathan Mason vs. the heirs of Nathaniel Cunningham, 30 Nov. 1810
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Indenture between the India Wharf proprietors and the Broad Street Association, 4 Dec. 1810
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis about her winter clothes and the fundamentals of letter writing, 17 Dec. 1810
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Letter from James Lloyd (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis discussing the foreign and domestic affairs of the United States, 18 Dec. 1810
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Letter from Asher Robbins (Newport) to Harrison Gray Otis about Nashawena, 19 Dec. 1810
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis about her winter clothing and the principles underlying the circulation of money, 22 Dec. 1810
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Letter from James Lloyd (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on the vacancy on the bench of the Supreme Court and the political situation in the United States, 27 Dec. 1810
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis reflecting on her prospects for the future and advising her how to compose an intelligent, interesting letter, 30 Dec. 1810
1811-1815
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Abstract by [Harrison Gray Otis] of real estate appraised, [1811]
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Notes by [Harrison Gray Otis] regarding his account, [1811]
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Minutes by [Harrison Gray Otis] regarding the case of Bannister and Cunningham vs. Curtis and Francis, [1811]
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Affidavit by John Mitchell verifying the signatures of Joshua Jonathan Smith and Christopher Smith, 12 Jan. 1811
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Letter from John Merrick (Hallowell, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands and roads, 18 Jan. 1811
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands, 20 Jan. 1811
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis discussing the importance of exercising one's mind when composing letters and commenting on Mr. Thorndike's overtures toward Sally, 24 Feb. 1811
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Receipt from Silas Blake to Oliver Peirce in favor of Harrison Gray Otis for payment of taxes on his lands in Otisfield, Me., 11 Mar. 1811
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Receipt from Silas Blake to Oliver Peirce in favor of Harrison Gray Otis and the heirs of George Pierce for payment of taxes on their lands in Otisfield, Me., 11 Mar. 1811
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Receipt from Samuel Scribner to Oliver Peirce in favor of Harrison Gray Otis for payment of taxes on his lands in Harrison, Me., 11 Mar. 1811
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Receipt from Samuel Scribner to Oliver Peirce in favor of Harrison Gray Otis and the heirs of George Pierce for payment of taxes on their lands in Harrison, Me., 11 Mar. 1811
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Letter from "O" to DeWitt Clinton expressing alarm at recent youthful opposition to the party, 14 Mar. 1811 [typescript]
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Letter from Edward Russell (North Yarmouth) to Bezaleel Young regarding an error in the account of Harrison Gray Otis, 14 Mar. 1811
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis discussing his legal and financial affairs, 20 Mar. 1811
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sophia H. Otis differentiating between habits and customs and commenting on the comparative misery of blindness and deafness, 23 Mar. 1811
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on the affairs of Spain and Portugal and the United States's relationship with Great Britain, 18 Apr. 1811
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis commenting on her progress in school and relating his plans for the future, 19 Apr. 1811
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis commenting on the depressed spirit of her letters and expressing her desire to be together, 20 Apr. 1811
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Writ of attachment of Harrison Gray Otis and Samuel Parkman issued against Jonathan Ireland, 26 Apr. 1811, with sheriff's return, 1 July 1811
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray, Jr. commenting on their legal affairs and political relations between the United States and Great Britain, 30 Apr. 1811 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to Sally Foster Otis about their daughter Sally's progress in school and his activities in New York, 11 May 1811
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis requesting the return of a letter from Mr. Paine, 21 May 1811
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Letter from Caleb Jewett (Anson) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands, enclosed with names of settlers in Township No. 2 of the Bingham Purchase, 1 June 1811
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List of settlers in Township No. 2 of the Bingham Purchase, enclosed with letter from Caleb Jewett to Harrison Gray Otis, 1 June 1811
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis discussing the political relations of the United States and Great Britain, 11 June 1811
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about his legal affairs and the stir caused by Otis's letter on the relations of the United States and Great Britain, 17 June [1811]
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Letter from Joshua Webb (Falmouth, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis specifying his plans for paying Otis the money due him, 2 July 1811
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about the reaction to Otis's letters published in the Morning Chronicle, 3 July 1811
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Letter from John G. McDonald (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about accommodations for Otis and his wife in Washington and political maneuverings in the capital, 3 July 1811
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Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Otis inquiring about the activities and health of her family, 24 July 1811
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about their plans for traveling in Maine, 25 July 1811
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Certification by John Read and William Smith of returns of settlers in Hancock and Washington Counties within the Bingham Purchase, 26 July 1811
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about their plans for visiting Maine and the possibility of war with Great Britain, 9 Aug. 1811
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Letter from Harriet Otis (Chelsea) to Mary Otis about their plans for meeting together, 12 Aug. 1811
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Letter from Benjamin Kimball (Bridgton) to Harrison Gray Otis requesting a deed for his property, 26 Aug. 1811
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Caleb Jewett about Maine lands, Sep. 1811 [copy]
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Letter from John Rutledge (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis about the marriage of Sally Otis to Israel Thorndike and about his activities, 16 Sep. 1811
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Deed from Samuel Allyne Otis, Jr. to Samuel Allyne Otis concerning lands in Otisfield, Me., 28 Sep. 1811
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis discussing his activities, 15 Oct. [1811]
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Receipt from R. Roulstone to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for riding school, 15 Oct. 1811
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Letter from John Rutledge (Richmond) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 22 Oct. 1811
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Letter from Josiah Quincy (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics and Anglo-American relations, 8 Nov. 1811
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Letter from Josiah Quincy (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis elucidating the Federalist position on Anglo-American relations, 26 Nov. 1811
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Account of George Harrison with Harrison Gray Otis, 27 Dec. 1811
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Special power of attorney from [George William Murray] to George Sullivan, [1812]
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Notes by [Harrison Gray Otis] on the facts related to John Henry and his negotiations, [1812]
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Receipts from Daniel Foster to Caleb Jewett in favor of the heirs of William Bingham for payment of taxes on their lands in Bingham, Me., 1812-1816
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Diary of Harriet Otis, Jan.-July 1812
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Extract of letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray, Jr. regarding Anglo-American relations, 14 Jan. 1812 [printed]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to a friend in London regarding the British Orders in Council, 14 Jan. 1812 [newspaper clipping]
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Receipt from Harrison Gray Otis to Thomas Edes for payment for a lot of land in Otisfield, Me., 15 Feb. 1812
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Receipt from Simeon Carswell to Oliver Peirce in favor of Harrison Gray Otis for payment of taxes on his land in Harrison, Me., 22 Feb. 1812
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Receipt from Simeon Carswell to Oliver Peirce in favor of Harrison Gray Otis and the heirs of George Peirce for payment of taxes on their lands in Harrison, Me., 22 Feb. 1812
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Letter from Spencer Perceval to Harrison Gray, Jr. about the British Orders in Council, 22 Feb. 1812, enclosed with letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. to Harrison Gray Otis, 28 Feb. 1812
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Letter from R. C. D. to Edward, Count de Crillon, enclosed with letter from G. U. to Harrison Gray Otis, 23 Feb. 1812
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis, 28 Feb. 1812, enclosed with letter from Spencer Perceval to Harrison Gray, Jr. about the British Orders in Council, 22 Feb. 1812
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Receipt from Jonathan Moors to Oliver Peirce, in account for Harrison Gray Otis, for payment of taxes on his lots of land in Otisfield, Me., 3 Mar. 1812
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Receipt from Jonathan Moors to Oliver Peirce, in account for Harrison Gray Otis and the heirs of George Peirce, for payment of taxes on their lands in Otisfield, Me., 3 Mar. 1812
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Letter from John A. Harper (Washington) to William Plumer about the papers of John Henry, 11 Mar. 1812 [typescript]
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Letter from Josiah Quincy (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about the John Henry papers, 19 Mar. 1812
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Letter from Henry Coolidge (Waterford, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the purchase of lands in Maine, 21 Mar. 1812
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Letter from Joshua Howard (Harrison, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis explaining his failure to pay Otis the money due him, 30 Mar. 1812
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about the misuse of Otis's letters on Anglo-American relations, 8 Apr. 1812
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Agreement between Samuel Parkman and proprietors in interest of Spear's Wharf, Boston, 12 May 1812
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Letter from Caleb Jewett (Anson) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands, 16 May 1812
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Letter from Charles Smith to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Captain Brown and his family, 19 May 1812
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Letter from James Ogilvie (Augusta) to Harrison Gray Otis about Paul Allen's proposed life of Charles Brockden Brown, with printed notice, 20 May [1812]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to John Powell regarding taxes on the Bingham lands, 20 May 1812 [draft]
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Letter from Evan Jones (New Orleans) to Harrison Gray Otis entrusting to Otis the care of the Turner children, 27 May 1812 [duplicate]
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Letter from Thomas Callender (New Orleans) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Turner children, 28 May 1812
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Letter from Evan Jones (New Orleans) to Harrison Gray Otis providing financial support for Otis's care of the Turner children, 28 May 1812 [duplicate], with letter from Evan Jones to Harrison Gray Otis, 1 June 1812
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Letter from Grinfill Blake (Falmouth, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis explaining the delay in his payments, 8 June 1812
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Commission of Harrison Gray Otis as justice of the peace, 20 June 1812
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 24 June 1812
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Letter from [Harrison Gray Otis] to the Massachusetts General Court regarding the surrender of various resolutions and letters on the subject of the embargo, 27 June 1812 [draft]
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on the repeal of the British Orders in Council, Otis's published letters, and the ill-manneredness of Americans, 2 July 1812
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Letter from William Turner (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Turner children, 5 July 1812
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Evan Jones about the Turner children, 6 July 1812 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to the Overseers of the Poor about the Turner children, 8 July 1812 [copy]
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Article by [Harrison Gray, Jr.] published in the Star regarding Otis's letters on the British Orders in Council, 12 July 1812 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about the publication of extracts of Otis's letter, 13 July 1812
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Letter from Josiah O. Hoffman to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 17 July 1812
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Letter from Robert Smith (Baltimore) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 22 July 1812
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Letter from James Milnor and other members of the Philadelphia Committee of Correspondence to Harrison Gray Otis about the possibility of nominating DeWitt Clinton for the presidency of the United States, 27 July 1812
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Letter from "A Fed" to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the danger of a mob attack, 2 Aug. 1812
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Anglo-American relations, 5 Aug. 1812
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Letter from Vice-Admiral Herbert Sawyer (Halifax) to Andrew Allen, British consul of Massachusetts, regarding protection of United States vessels en route to Spain and Portugal, 5 Aug. 1812 [copy], with decree guaranteeing said protection, 3 Sep. 1812
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Letter from Edward J. Coale, Walter Dorsey, and Joseph Sterett to Harrison Gray Otis on behalf of Alexander C. Hanson and Jacob Wagner, 20 Aug. 1812
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 25 Aug. 1812
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Letter from Josiah O. Hoffman, David B. Ogden, Jacob Radcliff, and Caleb S. Riggs of the New York Federalist Corresponding Committee to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the forthcoming election of president and vice president, 25 Aug. 1812
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Decree guaranteeing protection to United States vessels en route to Spain and Portugal, 3 Sep. 1812, with copy of letter from Herbert Sawyer to Andrew Allen, 5 Aug. 1812
Signed by Andrew Allen.
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Letter from Samuel Dexter (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis on politics, 12 Sep. 1812
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Letter from Robert Smith (Baltimore) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 8 Oct. 1812
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Letter from Joseph Hopkinson (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 16 Oct. 1812
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Letter from George Tibbits (Troy, N.Y.) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the nomination of Mr. Clinton, 22 Oct. 1812
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to William Sullivan regarding an article against DeWitt Clinton and its consequences for the Federalist Party, 23 Oct. 1812 [typescript]
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the children of Captain Turner, 28 Oct. 1812
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Receipt from Jonathan Moors to Oliver Peirce in favor of Harrison Gray Otis for payment of taxes on his lots of land in Otisfield, Me., 1 Nov. 1812
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Receipt from Jonathan Moors to Oliver Peirce in favor of Harrison Gray Otis and the heirs of George Peirce for payment of taxes on their lands in Otisfield, Me., 1 Nov. 1812
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Letter from Joseph Pearson (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 9 Nov. 1812
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Letter from John Rutledge (Savannah) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 10 Nov. 1812
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Election of Harrison Gray Otis as a member of the American Antiquarian Society, 19 Nov. 1812
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Letter from William Griffith (Burlington, N.J.) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 30 Nov. 1812
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Letter from Alden Bradford to Harrison Gray Otis certifying him as an elector for the presidential and vice presidential elections, 1 Dec. 1812
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to [Caleb Strong] regarding a dinner meeting with the electors, 1 Dec. 1812 [typescript]
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 7 Dec. 1812
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Letter from Stephen A. Hopkins (New Orleans) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Turner children, 8 Dec. 1812
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Turner children and the war between America and Great Britain, 14 Dec. 1812
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Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] pertaining to his ownership of Nashawena Island for 1805-1813, [1813]
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on the Turner children, the insatiable ambition of Napoleon, and the war in Europe, 6 Jan. 1813
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Deed from Joseph Dudley to Harrison Gray Otis and Israel Thorndike, 27 Jan. 1813
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Letter from William M. Richardson (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis on politics, 13 Feb. 1813
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Receipt from William Lemon to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for services, 26 Mar. 1813
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Letter from Gouverneur Morris (Morrisania) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on the politics of Federalism, 3 Apr. 1813
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Letter from John Rutledge (Charleston, S.C.) to Harrison Gray Otis about his account and his son John, 5 Apr. 1813
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Letter from David Parish (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis explaining that he contributed aid to the government under the assumption that peace was forthcoming, 12 Apr. 1813
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about taking Otis's son into his office and about a possible journey to Maine, 13 Apr. 1813
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Letter from Gouverneur Morris (Morrisania) to Harrison Gray Otis on the progress of Napoleon, the war in Europe, and the political situation in the United States, 29 Apr. 1813
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Will of Samuel Allyne Otis, 5 May 1813
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Letter from A. Daschkoff (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Russian consul in Boston, 13 May 1813
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Letter from Daniel Tucker and others (Portland) to Harrison Gray Otis requesting that, as a representative, he introduce measures for the relief of debtors, 30 May 1813
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Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Otis describing her activities and inquiring about her friends, 10 June 1813
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Receipt from Simeon Carswell to Oliver Peirce in favor of Harrison Gray Otis for payment of taxes on his land in Harrison, Me., 21 Aug. 1813
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Receipt from Simeon Carswell to Oliver Peirce in favor of Harrison Gray Otis and the heirs of George Peirce for payment of taxes on their lands in Harrison, Me., 21 Aug. 1813
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Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Otis commenting on her activities and her friends, 31 Aug. 1813
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Receipt from Benjamin Foster to Oliver Peirce, in account for Harrison Gray Otis, for payment of taxes on his land in Harrison, Me., 7 Sep. 1813
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Receipt from Benjamin Foster to Oliver Peirce, in account for Harrison Gray Otis and the heirs of George Peirce, for payment of taxes on their lands in Harrison, Me., 7 Sep. 1813
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Anonymous letter to Harrison Gray Otis concerning the evil intentions of Commodore Oliver H. Perry, [1814]
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Schedules H and J of the Hartford Convention, 1814
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. II. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 193-195.
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about Otis's orphaned cousins and the war in Europe, 3 Jan. 1814
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Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] of payments on a note of Nathaniel Burnham, 17 Jan. 1814, with agreement, 17 Jan. 1807
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis on the Federalist attitude toward the war, 10 Feb. 1814
Printed in part in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. II. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 174-175.
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Letter from J. D. Hopkins (Portland) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding proprietors' meetings on the division of land in Maine, 12 Feb. 1814, enclosed with memoranda on proprietors' meetings, 1772-1798
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Receipt from Jonathan Moors to Oliver Peirce in favor of Harrison Gray Otis for payment of taxes on his lands in Otisfield, Me., 17 Feb. 1814
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Receipt from Jonathan Moors to Oliver Peirce in favor of Harrison Gray Otis and the heirs of George Peirce for payment of taxes on their lands in Otisfield, Me., 17 Feb. 1814
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Receipt from Jonathan Moors to Oliver Peirce in favor of Harrison Gray Otis and the heirs of George Peirce for payment of an additional highway tax on their lands in Otisfield, Me., 17 Feb. 1814
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Letter from Richard C. Derby to C. Haight requesting his opinion of the conversation that took place related to Harrison Gray Otis, [Mar. 1814] [copy]
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Letter from John Rutledge (Charleston, S.C.) to Harrison Gray Otis on the war, 1 Mar. 1814
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Deed transferring the claim of John Torrey, et al., to certain parcels of land over to Benjamin Joy, Jonathan Mason, and Harrison Gray Otis, 8 Mar. 1814
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Commission of Harrison Gray Otis as a judge of the Boston Court of Common Pleas, 10 Mar. 1814
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Receipt from Harrison Gray Otis to E. Scribner for payment on a note of Nathaniel Burnham, 15 Mar. 1814, with agreement, 17 Jan. 1807
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to the Suffolk County bar about his assumption of the office of judge of the town court and the rules and regulations of practice, 16 Mar. 1814 [in the hand of Samuel Eliot Morison]
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Letter from Ann Barraud (London) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding a sum of money that she requested from him, 17 Mar. 1814
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Letter from Lemuel Shaw (Boston), on behalf of the committee of the Suffolk County bar, to Harrison Gray Otis recommending William Minot for the office of recorder for the town court, 24 Mar. 1814
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Letter from C. Haight (Philadelphia) to Richard Derby regarding Derby's conversation related to Harrison Gray Otis, 25 Mar. 1814
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Memorandum by James Lloyd on war loans, Apr. 1814
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. II. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 72-73.
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Letter from Thomas W. Francis (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on "unleashed democracy" in Philadelphia, the war with Great Britain, and the erection of a national bank, 1 Apr. 1814
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding war loans, 13 Apr. 1814
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. II. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 73-75.
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Richard C. Derby reducing their relationship to one of mere civility, 20 Apr. 1814 [copy]
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Letter from Frederick May (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about Samuel Allyne Otis's illness, 21 Apr. 1814
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Letter from William Cranch (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the death of Samuel Allyne Otis, 22 Apr. 1814
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Letter from Richard C. Derby (New Haven) to Harrison Gray Otis about their conversation and the severance of their relationship, 23 Apr. 1814
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Letter from Israel Thorndike (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about war loans, 23 Apr. 1814
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about war loans, 26 Apr. 1814
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. II. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 73-75.
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Receipt from Peter O. Thacher to Harrison Gray Otis in favor of Daniel Webster, 28 Apr. 1814
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Letter from Edward Everett to Harrison Gray Otis regarding a reconciliation between them, 30 Apr. 1814
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on his health, his financial situation, and the downfall of Napoleon Bonaparte, 8 May 1814
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Letter from James Warren (Plymouth) to Harrison Gray Otis offering sympathy on the death of Samuel Allyne Otis, 8 May 1814
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Letter from Mercy Warren (Plymouth) to Harrison Gray Otis offering condolences on the death of Samuel Allyne Otis, 8 May 1814
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Tax assessment on the lands in Somerset County granted to William Bingham, [10 May 1814]
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Letter from James Lloyd (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis about war loans, 16 May 1814
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Letter from Caleb Jewett (Norridgewock) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding taxation of Otis's lands in Maine, 19 May 1814
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to [ ] regarding his father's estate, 28 May 1814
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Compilation of taxes and interest for William Bingham's estate, [June 1814]
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Deed from Samuel Allyne Otis to Harrison Gray Otis to lands in Otisfield and Harrison, Me., 1 July 1814
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning their arrangements related to the Bingham lands in Maine, 17 July 1814
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Receipt from the 5th Collection District of Massachusetts to Caleb Jewett for payment of taxes on lands in Bingham, Me., belonging to the heirs of William Bingham, 18 Aug. 1814
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Receipt from the 5th Collection District of Massachusetts to Caleb Jewett for payment of taxes on lands in Bingham, Me., belonging to Harrison Gray Otis and Stephen Jones, 18 Aug. 1814
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Receipt from the 7th Collection District of Massachusetts for payment of taxes on the land of Harrison Gray Otis, 19 Aug. 1814
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Receipt from Simeon Carswell to Oliver Peirce in favor of Harrison Gray Otis for payment of taxes on his land in Harrison, Me., 20 Sep. 1814
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Receipt from Simeon Carswell to Oliver Peirce in favor of Harrison Gray Otis and the heirs of George Peirce for payment of taxes on their lands in Harrison, Me., 20 Sep. 1814
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Receipt from Ephraim Kneeland to Oliver Peirce, in account for Harrison Gray Otis, for payment of taxes on his lands in Otisfield, Me., 20 Sep. 1814
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Receipt from Ephraim Kneeland to Oliver Peirce, in account for Harrison Gray Otis and the heirs of George Peirce, for payment of taxes on their lands in Otisfield, Me., 20 Sep. 1814
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Receipt from Jonathan Moors to Oliver Peirce, in account for Harrison Gray Otis, for payment of taxes on his lands in Otisfield, Me., 20 Sep. 1814
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Commission of Harrison Gray Otis as a member of the Massachusetts Committee of Defense, 22 Sep. 1814
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Letter from Silas Blake and others (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the settling of a minister in Otisfield, Me., 24 Sep. 1814
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Letter from Thomas W. Francis (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning his son John, 24 Sep. 1814
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Letter from Caleb Jewett (Norridgewock) to Harrison Gray Otis outlining his actions related to Otis's land in Maine, 29 Sep. 1814
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Letter from Thomas W. Francis (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the character and education of his son John, 1 Oct. 1814
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Federalist attitude toward the war, 1 Oct. 1814
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. II. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 176-180.
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Letter from Charles W. Hare to Harrison Gray Otis about the Hartford Convention, 11 Oct. 1814
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Federalist attitude toward the war, 15 Oct. 1814
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. II. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 176-180.
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Letter from Harriet Otis (Newburyport) to Mary Smith Gray Otis inquiring about her activities and describing the sermon of Mr. Morse, 16 Oct. 1814
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Resolution of the Massachusetts General Court authorizing the invitation to other New England states to the Hartford Convention, 17 Oct. 1814 [copy]
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Report by Harrison Gray Otis stating the adverse effects of the war on Massachusetts and calling for a convention of delegates from the other New England states to air their grievances and concerns, 20 Oct. 1814 [printed]
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Notice of the election of Harrison Gray Otis as a delegate to the Hartford Convention, 20 Oct. 1814
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Letter from S. C. Carpenter (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis requesting copies of Otis's speeches for his compilation of American eloquences, 21 Oct. 1814
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about Federalists and the war, 21 Oct. 1814
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Letter from Henry Warren (Plymouth) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding family and personal matters, 23 Oct. 1814
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Letter from John T. Gilman (Exeter, N.H.) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Hartford Convention, 31 Oct. 1814
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. II. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 181-182.
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Letter from Gouverneur Morris (Morrisania) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Hartford Convention, 8 Nov. 1814
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. II. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 182-184.
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Christopher Gore on the Hartford Convention, 3 Dec. 1814
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Receipt from Benjamin Foster to Oliver Peirce, in account for Harrison Gray Otis, for payment of highway taxes on his land in Harrison, Me., 10 Dec. 1814
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Receipt from Benjamin Foster to Oliver Peirce, in account for Harrison Gray Otis and the heirs of George Peirce, for payment of highway taxes on their lands in Harrison, Me., 10 Dec. 1814
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Letter from Charles Stewart (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding his misunderstanding with Captain Henderson and requesting Otis to act on his behalf, enclosed with copy of questions regarding the agreement made between Captains Henderson and Stewart and minutes of Stewart's recollections and impressions related to the agreement, 14 Dec. 1814
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Hartford) to Sally Foster Otis describing the men and the activities at the Hartford Convention, 15 Dec. 1814
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Letter from M. O. Creighton (Newport) to Harrison Gray Otis and Charles Bradbury responding to questions concerning the agreement between Captains Stewart and Henderson, 17 Dec. 1814
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Hartford) to Sally Foster Otis about the Hartford Convention and the activities of their children, 18 Dec. 1814
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Hartford) to Sophia H. Otis commenting on her impressions of a ball, the style of Miss Boardman, and his stay in Hartford, 18 Dec. 1814
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Hartford) to Sally Foster Otis describing the Hartford Convention, 22 Dec. 1814
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Hartford) to Sally Foster Otis describing his activities at the Hartford Convention and expressing his continued love for her, 23 Dec. 1814
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Hartford) to Sophia H. Otis explaining the reasons for the paucity of descriptive passages in his letter and commenting on the literary talents of Miss Hunting, 31 Dec. 1814
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Letter from Harriet Otis (Boston) to her friends about attending an entertainment on Castle Island, [1815]
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Charleston, S.C.) to Sophia H. Otis describing the scenery and flora in Carolina, 7 Jan. 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to [ ] about the Hartford Convention, 21 Jan. 1815
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Receipt from Oliver Peirce to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for real estate taxes on his lands in Otisfield and Harrison, Me., 25 Jan. 1815
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Vote of the Massachusetts General Court authorizing the governor to send commissioners to Washington, 27 Jan. 1815 [draft in Harrison Gray Otis's hand]
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Letter from Caleb Strong (Boston) to Messrs. Otis, Perkins, and Sullivan notifying them of their appointment as commissioners to negotiate at Washington regarding military matters, 31 Jan. 1815
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Commission from Caleb Strong to Harrison Gray Otis, Thomas H. Perkins, and William Sullivan to represent Massachusetts in negotiating with the federal government at Washington, 31 Jan. 1815, with instructions to the commissioners, 28 Jan. 1815, and copy of resolution of the General Court, 27 Jan. 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New Haven) to Sally Foster Otis describing his trip to New Haven with Sophia H. Otis and giving instructions for filling his ice house, 5 Feb. 1815
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Receipt from J. Falcone for payment for dancing school lessons, 9 Feb. 1815 [incomplete]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis describing his trip from New York and with instructions for her to attend to matters of his business, 9 Feb. 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Baltimore) to Sally Foster Otis describing his trip from Philadelphia, 12 Feb. [1815]
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis with parental advice for her visit to the Harrison family at Philadelphia, 12 Feb. 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Georgetown) to Sally Foster Otis about his situation in Washington and rumors of peace, 14 Feb. [1815]
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. II. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 164-165.
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about his activities at Washington and plans to return home, 17 Feb. 1815
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Letter from Alexander J. Dallas (Washington) to [Harrison Gray Otis] about presidential clemency in the prosecution of Hampshire County residents for non-payment of taxes, 18 Feb. 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Georgetown) to Sally Foster Otis about his attack of gout and activities at Washington, 20 Feb. 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Georgetown) to Alexander J. Dallas about presidential clemency for residents of Hampshire County who had refused to pay their taxes, 21 Feb. 1815 [draft]
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis with parental advice for her visit away from home, 21 Feb. 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about President Madison's reaction to the commissioners sent to negotiate with the government on military matters, 22 Feb. 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Georgetown) to Sally Foster Otis describing the Washington birthday balls and his opinion of the administration's lack of style, 24 Feb. 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Baltimore) to Sally Foster Otis describing his trip from Washington, 28 Feb. 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Princeton, N.J.) to Sophia H. Otis about his trip from Philadelphia, [Mar. 1815]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to J. Richards about developing lands in the Bingham Purchase, [Mar. 1815] [draft]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sophia H. Otis about leaving her for an extended visit in Philadelphia, [Mar.] 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Lancaster) to Sally Foster Otis describing his trip from Baltimore, 3 Mar. 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his plans to return to Boston and leave Sophia H. Otis in Philadelphia, 6 Mar. 1815
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about settling affairs concerning Maine lands in the Bingham estate and about Alexander Dallas going to Boston to secure a loan, 9 Mar. 1815
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Letter from Daniel Holden (Otisfield, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis about purchasing land at Otisfield and Harrison, 15 Mar. 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis on family matters and plans for her return to Boston, 17 Mar. 1815
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Letter from Grinfill Blake (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis about the purchase of lots and payment of overdue debts, 20 Mar. 1815
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Letter from Benjamin Patch and Oliver Peirce (Otisfield, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis about donating land to the first parish in Otisfield and about the purchase of lands in Otisfield and Harrison, 20 Mar. 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis about family matters and social news at Boston, 29 Mar. 1815
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about the discharge of claims related to the settlement of William Bingham's estate, 30 Mar. 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis about plans for her trip from Philadelphia and family news, 9 Apr. 1815
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about an agency for the collection of French spoliation claims, 15 Apr. 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis with parental advice, 20 Apr. 1815
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about French spoliation claims, 22 Apr. 1815
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Memorandum of an agreement between Harrison Gray Otis and Peter Nutting, Jr. on the sale of land at Otisfield, 25 Apr. 1815
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Memorandum of an agreement between Harrison Gray Otis and Silas Nutting on the sale of land at Otisfield, 25 Apr. 1815
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about Bonaparte's return ending his plans for an agency to collect French spoliation claims, 28 Apr. 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sophia H. Otis about her sister Elizabeth Otis Lyman's miscarriage, [May 1815]
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Bond from Harrison Gray Otis and John Richards to the state of Massachusetts, 1 May 1815 [copy]
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Letter from Harriet Otis to her sister Mary Otis asking her to bring their mother for a visit, 3 May 1815
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Letter from [Harrison Gray Otis] (Boston) to Charles W. Hare about lands in the Bingham Purchase, 6 May 1815 [draft]
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands, 10 May 1815
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Letter from John Adams (Quincy) to Jedediah Morse about Unitarianism, 15 May 1815 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about household news, 19 May 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about how to handle a situation related to Sophia H. Otis during her visit to Philadelphia, 20 May 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis with news of Boston and their household, 21 May 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis about his regard for her and with news of Boston, 21 May 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about family health, 24 May 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about his willingness to allow her to extend her trip, 27 May [1815]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about Williams Museum, family activities, and changing servants, 27 May 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about the arrival of the Constitution and personal matters, 29 May 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about his entertaining at dinner, 30 May 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about his activities during her absence, 2 June 1815
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Letter from [Harrison Gray Otis], on behalf of the Committee on Eastern Lands, to Charles Hayden and Caleb Jewett authorizing them to make a return of settlers on the Million Acre Tract, 23 June 1815
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Account of the heirs of William Bingham's estate with Caleb Jewett, 24 June 1815
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Receipts from Caleb Jewett to Harrison Gray Otis for payments on his account, 24 June 1815
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis and John Richards with Caleb Jewett for work on Maine lands, 24 June 1815
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Bill from George W. Coffin to Harrison Gray Otis for copying the plan of a Maine road, 24 June 1815
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Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] related to business with Caleb Jewett on Maine lands, 26 June 1815
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Letter from Harriet Otis to her sister Mary Otis about Miss Adams's illness, 7 July 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (Isle of Wight) to Harrison Gray Otis about taking care of his business affairs at Boston and reporting on Napoleon's flight and affairs in France, 8 July 1815
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Letter from Harriet Otis to her sister Mary Otis about family activities, 8 July 1815
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Letter from Harriet Otis to her sister Mary Otis about family news, 9 July 1815
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Letter from D. W. Francis (Willington) to Harrison Gray Otis acknowledging his letter of condolence on the death of her husband, 13 July 1815
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Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary and Nancy Otis about family activities, 13 July 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about selling his real estate in Boston and with news of Napoleon's exile, 15 July 1815
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Letter from Harriet Otis to her mother Mary Smith Gray Otis and sister Mary Otis about her social activities, 30 July 1815
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Notation and agreement by Rufus G. Amory concerning unhindered title to land purchased from the estate of Grizzel Sanford, 1 Aug. 1815
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Letter from Harriet Otis to her sister Mary Otis about her activities and visit to Lynn, 4 Aug. 1815
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Letter from William Tudor (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about a proposed "institution for the Fine Arts," 2 Sep. 1815
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Memorandum of an agreement between Harrison Gray Otis, Levi Patch, and Oliver Peirce related to land at Otisfield, 5 Sep. 1815
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Letter from John Lowell (Roxbury) to Harrison Gray Otis on gardening, 20 Sep. 1815
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Agreement of Levi Patch and Oliver Peirce to purchase land of Harrison Gray Otis at Otisfield, 25 Sep. 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about news of family and friends during her absence, Oct. 1815
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Plan and survey by Joseph Russell of a road from the Bingham Purchase to the Dead River, Oct. 1815
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Return by Caleb Jewett and Charles Hayden of settlers in the Bingham Purchase, 9 Oct. 1815
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Letter from Maria Gray (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about her employment in an English household and Gray family matters, 12 Oct. 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Charles W. Hare about Maine lands, 22 Oct. 1815 [copy]
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Letter from Benjamin Patch and Levi Patch (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis recommending Peter Nutting as a purchaser of land at Otisfield, 23 Nov. 1815
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Letter from Nathan Nutting (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis about his son's negotiations for a lot of land at Otisfield, 24 Nov. 1815
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Milton, N.J.) to Harrison Gray Otis describing her trip to New York and a meeting with Oliver Hazard Perry, 24 Nov. 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Robert G. Harper about the cases of the brig Isanstorf and schooner Bothnia captured by the schooner Washington, 2 Dec. 1815 [copy]
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Letter from Sophia H. Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about family news, with addition by Harrison Gray Otis, 3 Dec. 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis with instructions for her journey, 4 Dec. [1815]
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Baltimore) to Sophia H. Otis about the suit against Fletcher and Gardiner for slandering Mrs. Law, with addition by Sophia [H. Otis] about Mrs. Otis's visit, 7 Dec. 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis describing social events at Boston during her absence, 8 Dec. 1815
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Letter from Lord Liverpool to Harrison Gray, Jr. about Harrison Gray Otis's opinions expressed in a letter, 10 Dec. 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about family news, 12 Dec. [1815]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about their correspondence, 19 Dec. 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about the estate of Samuel Sewall, 20 Dec. 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis with news of their children and about his activities, 20 Dec. 1815
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis with news of Boston friends, 30 Dec. 1815
1816-1818
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Letter from William Foster (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about deeding over one of the family properties, [1816]
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Letter from Harriet Otis to her mother Mary Smith Gray Otis on family matters, [1816]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about Councilor Carnes's engagement and his activities at Boston, 5 Jan. 1816
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Receipt from Gilbert Stuart to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for a portrait, 5 Jan. 1816 [incomplete]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about family matters and Boston friends, 7 Jan. 1816
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Letter from Caleb Jewett (Norridgewock) to Harrison Gray Otis about real estate taxes on property in the Bingham Purchase, 8 Jan. 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about personal concerns and family matters, 14 Jan. [1816]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about family activities, 14 Jan. [1816]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about his personal tastes, 17 Jan. 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about his political future, 19 Jan. [1816]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about his dinner party, including entertaining Daniel Webster, 22 Jan. 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) declining the nomination as candidate for governor, 25 Jan. 1816 [copy]
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Charleston, S.C.) to Sophia H. Otis describing a dancing party at Charleston, 25 Jan. 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about declining the gubernatorial nomination and his activities, 26 Jan. 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about his activities, 29 Jan. [1816]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis about dining with Mr. Quincy, 31 Jan. 1816
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Agreement between Harrison Gray Otis and Oliver Peirce to sell lands at Otisfield to Peirce, 1 Feb. 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about the candidacy of John Brooks for governor and about family parties and activities, 2 Feb. 1816
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Charleston, S.C.) to Sophia H. Otis describing a ball at the Hon. Henry Middleton's house and other social activities, 4 Feb. [1816]
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Promissory note from John Neal to Harrison Gray Otis, 5 Feb. 1816
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Bond from Harrison Gray Otis to John Neal of Harrison, 5 Feb. 1816
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Bond from Harrison Gray Otis to Samuel Walker, 5 Feb. 1816
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Memorandum by Oliver Peirce of an agreement with Harrison Gray Otis to purchase lands at Otisfield, 5 Feb. 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about his reasons for declining to become a candidate for governor, 6 Feb. 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis stating his priorities in life and about political matters, 9 Feb. 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about political matters, Boston gossip, and social activities, 11 Feb. [1816]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about his estimation of Gen. John Brooks as candidate for governor and about family news, 14 Feb. [1816]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about his activities and news of family and friends at Boston, 17 Feb. 1816
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Letter from Caleb Jewett (Norridgewock) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands, 19 Feb. 1816
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Charleston, S.C.) to Sophia H. Otis describing Charleston's climate and crops and news of friends there, 19 Feb. 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about his health and activities, 21-22 Feb. [1816]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about his social engagements, 24 Feb. 1816
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Letter from Isaac Coffin (St. Helena, S.C.) to Harrison Gray Otis withdrawing his offer of a legacy for the benefit of higher education at Boston, 28 Feb. 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about his social activities and family news, 29 Feb. 1816
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Receipt from D. Spear to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for services related to the Bingham Purchase, 2 Mar. 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about his lack of interest in becoming governor and on family matters, 3 Mar. 1816
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Charleston, S.C.) to Sophia H. Otis describing sporting and social events at Charleston, 5 Mar. 1816
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands, 7 Mar. 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis with instructions for her trip by carriage from Charleston to Boston and with family news, 8 Mar. 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about social activities at Boston, 12 Mar. 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about means of communication during her trip home from Charleston, 16 Mar. 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about family welfare during her absence, 17 Mar. 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis detailing means to meet travel emergencies on her trip from Charleston, S.C., 23 Mar. 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about family welfare, 28 Mar. 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about the measles epidemic, 29 Mar. [1816]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about family health after the measles epidemic, 31 Mar. [1816]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about state elections and family matters, 3 Apr. 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis on personal matters and family health, 4 Apr. 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about her mother's illness, 7 Apr. 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about her mother's recovery of health, 9 Apr. 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about his activities at Boston and correspondence during her trip to Boston, 11 Apr. 1816
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Petersburg, Va.) to her father William Foster describing social and economic conditions in Virginia, real estate sales, and prices of enslaved people, 11 Apr. 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about her mother's ill health, 13 Apr. [1816]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about meeting her at Hartford or New York on her trip returning to Boston from Charleston, S.C., 15 Apr. 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sophia H. Otis about his travel plans in returning to Boston, 26 Apr. 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sophia H. Otis describing Joseph Bonaparte and social activities at Philadelphia, 28 Apr. 1816
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Receipt from the 5th Collection District of Massachusetts to Caleb Jewett for payment of taxes on lands in Bingham, Me., 1 May 1816
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about opening lands in the Bingham Purchase to sales, 15 May 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to J. Richards in favor of opening lands of the Bingham Purchase to sales, 23 May 1816
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Order from Caleb Jewett on Harrison Gray Otis to reimburse Selden and Fletcher for payment of taxes on Bingham Purchase lands, 24 May 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to J. Richards about the necessity of opening lands of the Bingham Purchase to settlers, 24 May 1816
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Letter from Harriet Otis (Newburyport) to her mother Mary Smith Gray Otis describing her trip by stage from Boston and about family news, 28 May 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to J. Richards about Maine lands, [June] 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Charles W. Hare about Maine lands, 4 June 1816 [copy]
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Letter from Charles W. Hare to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands, 6 June 1816
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about the expenses of building a road through the Bingham Purchase in the course of developing the lands, 10 June 1816
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Letter from Harriet Otis to her sister Mary Otis about the Tuckerman family and her activities at Boston, [1 July 1816]
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Letter from William Foster (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about accounts between them, 6 July 1816
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Letter from Benjamin Kimball to Harrison Gray Otis about terms of a land purchase in Maine, [5 Aug. 1816]
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Letter from D. Spear (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about Nathan Spear's will, 6 Aug. 1816
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Letter from Harriet Otis to her sister Mary Otis on family activities, 19 Aug. 1816
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Letter from Caleb Jewett (Norridgewock) to Harrison Gray Otis about legal action related to his ownership of Maine lands, 20 Aug. 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis introducing Thomas Clement and about financial matters, 2 Sep. 1816
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about expenditures for a road opening Bingham Purchase lands to development, 6 Sep. 1816
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Letter from [Harrison Gray Otis] to Charles W. Hare regarding bonds he holds on lands of the Bingham Purchase, 18-20 Sep. [1816] [copy]
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Letter from A. Sampson (Harrison, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis about the purchase of land in Harrison, 23 Sep. 1816
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Letter from John Rutledge (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis describing his quarters during a visit to New York, 24 Sep. 1816
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Receipt from the treasurer of Moscow, Me., to the estate of William Bingham for payment of highway taxes, 25 Sep. 1816
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about payments by William Bingham's estate for settlement expenses on Bingham lands, 28 Sep. 1816
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Letter from Christopher Hughes (Baltimore) to Harrison Gray Otis about his visit to Boston and his forthcoming trip to Europe and asking for letters of introduction, 30 Sep. 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Charles W. Hare about Maine lands, 3 Oct. 1816 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis about the death of her sister's son George Theodore Lyman, [11 Oct. 1816]
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Letter from Benjamin Kimball (Bridgton, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis about handling a business matter for him, 12 Oct. 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about handling his business affairs at Boston, 21 Oct. 1816
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Letter from James Lloyd (Byeberry Point) to Harrison Gray Otis about state claims against the government for military service in the War of 1812, 1 Nov. 1816
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis on a matter of business related to Mr. Richards's trip to England, 16 Nov. 1816
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Receipt from Gilbert Stuart to [Harrison Gray Otis], 17 Nov. 1816 [incomplete]
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Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] of legislation regulating time limits on settling duties on lands obtained from the state of Massachusetts, 6 Dec. 1816
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Letter from Robert G. Harper (Annapolis) to Harrison Gray Otis about his resignation from the Senate, 23 Dec. 1816
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Receipt for payment of $41.00, 26 Dec. 1816
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Robert G. Harper about Harper's resignation from the Senate, 29 Dec. 1816 [typescript]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Mr. Boardman about the marriage of Harrison Gray Otis, Jr. and Eliza Boardman and the financial arrangements to be established between them, [1817] [draft]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about his arrival home and the condition of their children, 4 Jan. 1817
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis [Boston] to Sally Foster Otis concerning their prospects for the new year and his circumstances in Boston, 6 Jan. 1817
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Bill of exchange from Gordon, Duff, Ingles & Co. to Harrison Gray Otis in favor of George Harrison, 7 Jan. 1817
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Letter from William Foster to Harrison Gray Otis about the ownership of Foster's estate, 19 Jan. 1817
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Certification of John Gardner as witness to a deed of sale from Stephen Jones to Harrison Gray Otis, 27 Jan. 1817, with deed, 1 June 1807
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Abstract of letter from [Harrison Gray Otis] (New York) to Robert G. Harper about the Bothnia case and the presence of privateers in the seas of northern New England, 29 Jan. 1817 [typescript]
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Lancaster) to her father William Foster describing her journey to New York and Philadelphia, 9 Feb. 1817
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Receipt from the 5th Collection District of Massachusetts to Caleb Jewett for payment of taxes on lands in Bingham, Me., 15 Feb. 1817
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Accounts of Harrison Gray Otis and John Richards with Caleb Jewett, 15 Feb. 1817
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Georgetown) to William Foster about the renovation of Washington, the state of society there, and the ramifications of the new administration, 27 Feb. 1817
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about the payment of taxes on Maine lands, 1 Mar. 1817
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Lancaster) to her father William Foster describing the presidential inauguration in Washington and her tour of Mount Vernon on the following day, 12 Mar. 1817
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Letter from John Adams (Quincy) to Harrison Gray Otis about William Crawford and Governor Isaac Shelby, who both served in the cabinet of President James Monroe, 16 Mar. 1817
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to James Lloyd about Maine lands, 17 Mar. 1817 [copy], enclosed with letter from Charles W. Hare to Harrison Gray Otis, 21 May 1817
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Letter from William Foster to Harrison Gray Otis about the purchase of Otis's country seat, 13 Apr. 1817
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Letter from James Monroe (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about his New England tour, 28 Apr. 1817
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Letter from William Willig (New Bedford) to Harrison Gray Otis defending his character against the slurs made by Otis, 28 Apr. 1817
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Letter from William Sullivan (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis attempting to persuade Otis to relinquish his position as either judge or senator, 7 May 1817
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Letter from William Willig (New Bedford) to Harrison Gray Otis about Otis's refutation of his statement against Willig's character, 12 May 1817
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about property in the Bingham Purchase, 21 May 1817, enclosed with copy of letter from Charles W. Hare to James Lloyd, 17 Mar. 1817
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about her health and his plans for returning home, 22 Mar. [1817]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis [Boston] to Sophia H. Otis about the affection of her mother and the nature of her visit with friends, 24 Mar. 1817
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (New York) to Sophia H. Otis describing her stay in New York and their mutual friends, 29 Mar. 1817
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis [Boston] to the foreman of the jury, Court of Common Pleas, about the high degree of dedication and honesty in the juries of Boston, [Apr. 1817] [draft]
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Letter from L. Cook, Jr. (Boston), on behalf of members of the jury for the April term, to Harrison Gray Otis praising his skill as a lawyer and his dedication to the principles of justice, with list of members of the jury, Apr. 1817
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis about man's craving for excitement and about his son Harrison's debut at a town meeting, 10 Apr. 1817
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Letter from William Findley (Harrisburg) to Harrison Gray Otis about Kennebec lands, 22 Apr. 1817 [facsimile]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis [Boston] to President James Monroe inviting him and his wife to stay with the Otis family when they visit Boston, 22 Apr. 1817
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Letter from Thomas H. Perkins (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis suggesting that if Otis relinquishes his seat in the Senate, Mr. Lloyd should fill the vacant position, 24 Apr. 1817
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Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Smith Gray Otis describing her friends and activities in Chelsea, 26 May 1817
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Bill from Caleb Jewett to the Bingham estate, June 1817
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Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Otis about her studies, her activities, and her friends, 1 June 1817
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Account of the heirs of William Bingham with Caleb Jewett, 12 June 1817
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about a revision of the deed to the Bingham estate and the possibility of constructing a road there, 14 June 1817
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Certificate of title from Amos Townsend, register of Somerset County, for property in the Bingham Purchase, 16 June 1817
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Certificate of title to property in the Bingham Purchase from the register of Massachusetts, 19 June 1817
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Charles W. Hare about Bingham lands, 22 June 1817 [copy]
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Letter from Joseph Leer, Lothrop Lewis, and Edward Robbins, commissioners of the Boston Land Office, to Harrison Gray Otis about their intention to obtain a road through the Bingham Kennebec lands, 27 June 1817 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to the commissioners of the Land Office about Bingham lands, 29 June 1817 [copy]
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about legal matters in regard to the Bingham property in Maine, 5 July 1817
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Charles W. Hare about deeds for the Bingham property in Maine, 10 July 1817 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Charles W. Hare about the obtainment of a road through the Bingham property in Maine, 12 July 1817 [copy]
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Letter from [William] Phillips (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis apologizing for having sent to Otis a certain paper, 12 July 1817
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about the authority to make a road through the Bingham lands in Maine, 21 July 1817
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis about the death of James Hamilton and family activities at home, 27 July 1817
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Letter from Benjamin Vaughan (Hallowell, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis about Dupuis's Origin of All Religions, the progress of agriculture in Maine, and the unfavorable portrayal of Maine by Boston editors, 28 July 1817
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the Bingham lands in Maine and acknowledging Otis for the services he rendered, 29 July 1817
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Lathrop Lewis about a road through Bingham lands, 30 July 1817 [copy]
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Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Otis about her purchase of new handkerchiefs and the condition of her health, 1 Aug. 1817
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis about his personal activities at home and in Boston, 1 Aug. 1817
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Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Otis describing the sermons she heard at church, her activities at home, and the death of Mr. Thorndike, 3 Aug. 1817
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Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Otis relating how her attempt to visit was frustrated by the extreme heat, 5 Aug. 1817
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Letter from Caleb Jewett (Norridgewock) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands, 11 Aug. 1817
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Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Otis requesting the purchase of some flowering cotton and suggesting that Mary Otis return home as soon as possible, 13 Sep. 1817
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Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Otis regarding the arrangements for Mary Otis's arrival home, 18 Sep. 1817
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Report from William Bainbridge to the secretary of the navy regarding the selection of a site for a new naval depot, 17 Oct. 1817 [copy]
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Receipt from Caleb Jewett to Harrison Gray Otis for the deeds of Jonah Chase, Amos Fletcher, and Paul Rowe, 11 Nov. 1817
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis expressing his hope that she will join him in Washington, 2 Dec. 1817
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Letter from Isaac Hull (Charleston) to Harrison Gray Otis recommending the establishment of three, rather than one, naval depot, 5 Dec. 1817
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis describing her private and social activities in Washington, 6 Dec. 1817
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to his son Allyne Otis asking him about his activities at school, 7 Dec. 1817
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis about her intellectual development and the social events transpiring in Washington, 17 Dec. 1817
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis about the poor state of her health, the pigs screaming beneath her window, and the fire alarm in her domain, 21 Dec. 1817
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Letter from Henry A. S. Dearborn (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Otis's re-election as brigadier general, 3rd Brigade, 1st Division in the Massachusetts militia, 23 Dec. 1817
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Report by [William Bainbridge] against Narragansett as the site for the new naval depot, [1818]
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Notes by [Harrison Gray Otis] regarding the claims of Massachusetts against the United States, [1818]
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Letter from [Harrison Gray Otis] to James Bridge about legal matters regarding the Bingham estate, [1818] [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New Brunswick) to Sally Foster Otis describing the insurrection at Harvard College and how William was spared from punishment due to the intervention of his brother Harry, [1818]
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Requisition by General Henry Dearborn for the Massachusetts militia to be placed at the service of the United States, Jan. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Hartford) to Sally Foster Otis recounting his journey from New York to Hartford, 1 Jan. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to William Foster about the United States' relationship with Great Britain, General Andrew Jackson, and various personal matters, 5 Jan. 1818
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Statement from Eleazer W. Ripley (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about the services of the New England militia in the War of 1812, 25 Jan. 1818
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis asking about members of their family and detailing her social activities in Washington, 26 Jan. 1818
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Letter from John Brooks (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about Massachusetts claims, 27 Jan. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Henry Clay about Massachusetts war claims, [28] Jan. 1818 [copy]
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Letter from [Henry Clay] (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about Massachusetts claims, 29 Jan. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis about her admirers, the business of Congress, and the social festivities in Washington, 30 Jan. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Governor Brooks about Massachusetts war claims, [Feb.] 1818 [copy]
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Washington) to her father William Foster describing the Congressional issues in which Harrison Gray Otis is involved, in particular the claims of those soldiers who fought in the Revolutionary War, 1 Feb. 1818
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Letter from William Sullivan to Harrison Gray Otis advising him to resign his judgeship, 1 Feb. 1818
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis about the health of their relations and about her social engagements in Washington, 4 Feb. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Senate desk) to Sophia H. Otis about her admirers and female rivals and his social activities in Washington, 5 Feb. 1818
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Letter from [William Sullivan] to Harrison Gray Otis about the investigation of the Boston Court of Common Pleas and Otis's status as judge, 5 Feb. 1818
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Letter from Christopher Hughes (Stockholm) to Harrison Gray Otis describing his travels through London and Paris, the death of King Charles of Sweden and Norway, and the birth of his new son, 10 Feb. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis about William Mercer of Virginia and his social activities in Washington, 14 Feb. 1818
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis describing her friends and the social life around the capital, [20 Feb.] 1818
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis [Washington] to Sophia H. Otis describing the unsociability of her son James, the large number of Bostonians in Washington, and her friends and acquaintances, [1 Mar.] 1818
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Notes by Harriet Otis on John Gorham's chemistry lectures, 2 Mar. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis expressing his love and affection for her, describing the social gossip in Washington, and questioning her about her reading habits, 2 Mar. 1818
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Letter from William Minot (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis refuting the claim that he unjustly influenced the legislature to extend his tenure of office, 3 Mar. 1818
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Washington) to William Foster describing the advent of spring in the capital and William Foster's former friends and acquaintances which she has met in Washington, 3 Mar. 1818
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Resignation of Harrison Gray Otis as a judge of the Boston Court of Common Pleas, 8 Mar. 1818 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Senate room) to Sophia H. Otis about his resignation from the Boston Court of Common Pleas, 9 Mar. 1818
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Letter from William Bainbridge (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about naval depots, 13 Mar. 1818
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Letter from William Bainbridge (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the selection of the new naval depot, 17 Mar. 1818
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis describing her friends, her acquaintances, and her activities in Washington, 19 Mar. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sophia H. Otis about his intention to be with her in May and about the friends he has encountered in Washington, particularly William Tudor, 21 Mar. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis describing the personality and activities of their friend Holly, 24 Mar. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis detailing his evening at the French minister's and the activities of Holly, 30 Mar. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sophia H. Otis expressing his desire for her to return home, [Apr.] 1818
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis about Sophia's transition from adolescence to womanhood and her upcoming visit to Philadelphia, 1 Apr. 1818
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Letter from John Brooks (Medford) to Harrison Gray Otis about Otis's resignation as judge, 2 Apr. 1818
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Letter from John Brooks (Medford) to Harrison Gray Otis about Otis's resignation as judge, 4 Apr. 1818
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Resolution by Benjamin Gorham, Lemuel Shaw, and Peter O. Thacher, members of the Suffolk County bar, on the resignation of Harrison Gray Otis as judge, expressing their approbation of Otis's work, 6 Apr. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis describing a parody by his son William, an eloquent speech by Holly, and the social scene in Washington, 6 Apr. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to the Suffolk County bar expressing his appreciation for their vote of approbation, [8 Apr.] 1818 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about the poor condition of his health and the state of his finances, 8 Apr. 1818
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Letter from the standing committee of the Suffolk County bar to Harrison Gray Otis expressing their approbation of Otis's work as judge, 8 Apr. 1818
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Check list by [Harrison Gray Otis] of persons funded for the Honorable Henry Clay, 20 May [1818]
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about his trip to Boston and proposing to accompany Otis to Maine to settle affairs related to the development of lands in the Bingham Purchase, 6 June 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about her journey from Providence to their home, 8 June [1818]
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Letter from Thomas M. Willing (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about Charles W. Hare and the Bingham estate, 11 June 1818
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Report by James Lloyd and others delegating power to Harrison Gray Otis and Prentiss Mellon to prosecute the claims of Massachusetts against the United States, 12 June 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to the assessors of the Bingham plantation in Maine requesting that the taxes of the non-resident proprietors be remitted in compensation for their making a new road, 11 July 1818 [copy]
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Letter from John C. Calhoun (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis stating the receipt of the piano that Otis sent him and expressing his sincere gratitude, 24 July 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about the state of his finances, 5 Aug. 1818
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning his financial obligations in regard to the road through the Bingham lands in Maine, 11 Aug. 1818
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Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Otis describing the suffocation of a young boy and recounting some of her activities, 12 Aug. 1818
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Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Otis about their meeting together and her activities, 23 Aug. 1818
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Promise by Samuel Spear of payment to Uriah Cotting in the amount of $6,000, 1 Sep. 1818
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis sending him additional funds for building a road through the Bingham lands in Maine, 2 Sep. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis outlining his social engagements and describing the gossip and social events around Boston, 2 Sep. 1818
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Letter from Caleb Jewett (Norridgewock) to Harrison Gray Otis about the road through the Bingham property in Maine, 7 Sep. 1818
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis approving the five miles of road through the Bingham property in Maine and promising additional funds, 16 Sep. 1818
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Letter from Charles W. Hare to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands, 21 Sep. 1818
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Letter from George Harrison to Harrison Gray Otis, 6 Oct. 1818 [incomplete]
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis requesting that Otis stay with him in Philadelphia and expressing his admiration for Sophia, 8 Oct. 1818
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Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Otis expressing her disappointment at Mary Otis's failure to visit and describing her various activities, 12 Oct. 1818
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Letter from Rufus G. Amory (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the claims of the heirs of William Fellows to the estate of Nathaniel Fellows, 13 Oct. 1818
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Circular letter from Harrison Gray Otis suggesting that the private journal of the Hartford Convention be made accessible to the public, with list of members to whom it was sent, 20 Oct. 1818 [draft]
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Letter from Nathan Dane (Beverly) to George Cabot about Hartford Convention records, 23 Oct. 1818
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Letter from Hodijah Baylies (Dighton) to George Cabot about Hartford Convention records, 24 Oct. 1818
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Letter from Harriet Otis (Middleborough) to Mary Otis describing her trip to Bridgewater, her activities there, and her return trip home, 26 Oct. 1818
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Letter from Joshua Thomas (Plymouth) to George Cabot about Hartford Convention records, 26 Oct. 1818
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Receipts from Caleb Jewett to Harrison Gray Otis in favor of Charles W. Hare, devisee in trust for the heirs of William Bingham, 27 Oct. 1818
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Accounts of Caleb Jewett with the heirs of William Bingham, 30 Oct. 1818
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Letter from Joseph Lyman (Northampton) to George Cabot about Hartford Convention records, 30 Oct. 1818
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Letter from George Bliss (Springfield) to George Cabot about Hartford Convention records, 31 Oct. 1818
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Letter from William Hall (Bellows Falls) to George Cabot about Hartford Convention records, 31 Oct. 1818
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Letter from Joniah Treadwell to George Cabot regarding the records of the Hartford Convention, Nov. 1818
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Letter from Daniel Lyman (Providence) to George Cabot about Hartford Convention records, 6 Nov. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New Haven) to Sally Foster Otis describing his journey to New Haven and his meeting with Mr. Prentiss of Lexington, 8 Nov. [1818]
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Letter from Samuel Ward (Jamaica, Long Island) to George Cabot about Hartford Convention records, 8 Nov. 1818
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Letter from James Hillhouse (New Haven) to George Cabot about Hartford Convention records, 12 Nov. 1818
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Letter from Mills Olcott (Hanover) to George Cabot about Hartford Convention records, 12 Nov. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis describing the severe illness of his son James and the exploits of Holly, 13 [Nov.] 1818
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Letter from Stephen Longfellow (Portland, Me.) to George Cabot about Hartford Convention records, 13 Nov. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Baltimore) to Sally Foster Otis assuring her of his health and safety, [16 Nov. 1818]
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Letter from Calvin Goddard (Norwich) to George Cabot about Hartford Convention records, 18 Nov. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis expressing his love and affection for her and describing his accommodations in Washington and the social gossip around the capital, 18 Nov. 1818
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Letter from George Cabot to James Hillhouse about Hartford Convention records, 20 Nov. 1818 [copy], enclosed in letter from James Hillhouse to George Cabot, 12 Nov. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about the social and political occurrences in Washington, 20 Nov. 1818 [incomplete]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis regarding the upbringing of their children, his social and political calls in Washington, and the need in government for persuasion rather than force, 22 Nov. [1818]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis describing his evening at the home of Madame De Neuvfille and advising her to renew her studies in music, French, literature, and arithmetic, 23 Nov. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about his numerous social engagements in Washington, 25 Nov. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis expressing concern for her headache, 26 Nov. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing Elizabeth Monroe and his social engagements in Washington, 26 Nov. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis commenting on the social gossip in Washington, the nature of friendship, and his longing for his wife, 26 Nov. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing in detail the people, costumes, and food at the British minister's ball, 28 Nov. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis regarding the wide use of snuff in Washington by the most respected men, 30 [Nov.] 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis regarding an unfortunate incident with Sophia H. Otis, 30 Nov. 1818
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Notes by [Harrison Gray Otis] regarding the case of Mathew Lyon, [Dec. 1818]
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Notes by Harrison Gray Otis for his speech on the Sedition Act, [Dec. 1818]
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Letter from Nathan Fellows (Havana) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding his lawsuit with Rufus Amory, 1 Dec. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis regarding Sophia H. Otis's acquaintance with a young woman of dubious integrity and the dissemination of an erroneous story, 1 Dec. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis stating that they should be open with each other and expressing his wish that she take a more optimistic view of the future, 4 Dec. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing the death of Columbia Peters and his dinner engagement at the home of Mr. Adams, 6 Dec. [1818]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis attempting to ease her mind about the ramifications of the unfortunate incident in which she was involved, 6 Dec. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about the renewal of party strife over the issue of Mathew Lyon and the Sedition Act of 1798, 9 Dec. 1818
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about the funding of the road through the Bingham lands in Maine, 11 Dec. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about the social consequences of the unhappy incident regarding Sophia H. Otis, his social engagements in Washington, and the waltzing ability of John Quincy Adams, 11 Dec. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing his political and social activities, 14 Dec. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis describing a dinner party he gave and an elaborate ball at the French minister's, 15 Dec. 1818
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Letter from George Cabot (Boston) to Governor Brooks about depositing the journal of the Hartford Convention in the state's archives, 17 Dec. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing his social activities in Washington and praising her for her initiative in having a small party of her own, 17 Dec. 1818
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Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis offering to remit the sum needed for completing the road through the Bingham lands in Maine, 19 Dec. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis describing his activities in his home in Washington, 19 Dec. 1818 [incomplete]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis and Prentiss Mellon (Washington) to John Brooks, governor of Massachusetts, about the claims of Massachusetts against the United States, 22 Dec. 1818 [printed]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Charles W. Hare about Maine lands, 22 Dec. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis explaining that his political correspondence has prevented him from writing to her as frequently as he would like, 22 Dec. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing a winter snow storm and his social engagements and asking her about members of his family, 23 Dec. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis complaining about the large amount of correspondence that he is required to answer and assuring her of his faithfulness and affection, 23 Dec. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis about his busy schedule and Trumbell's painting of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, 24 Dec. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about the repair of their ice house, his lonely Christmas, and the social gossip in Washington, 25 Dec. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis expressing his continued love and affection for her and his respect for her intelligence and philosophizing about married life, 27 Dec. 1818
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Letter from Joseph Story (Salem) to Harrison Gray Otis reversing his position on the Alien and Sedition Acts, 27 Dec. 1818
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 122.
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about Sophia H. Otis's future and his shrinking social engagements, 28 Dec. 1818
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Letter from George Cabot (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the journal of the Hartford Convention, 29 Dec. 1818
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Letter from Isaac Parker (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about Massachusetts war claims, 29 Dec. 1818
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Havre de Grace) to Sophia H. Otis concerning family matters, 30 Dec. [1818]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis describing his social activities and commenting on the course of her studies, 30 Dec. 1818
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Letter from George Cabot (Boston) to Secretary Bradford regarding the journal of the Hartford Convention, 31 Dec. 1818 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis recounting his activities and contrasting his habits with those of Mr. Ogden, 31 Dec. 1818
1819-1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis describing various paintings that he has seen and his activities, [1819]
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Letter from Israel Thorndike (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about claims against the Russian government, 1 Jan. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sophia H. Otis discussing how she should interact with friends and acquaintances since her unhappy incident, 2 Jan. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis regarding his social engagements in Washington, his hatred of slavery, and Sophia H. Otis's interest in a certain young man, 5 Jan. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis promising her a longer and more sympathetic letter on the following day, 7 Jan. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis teasing her about their similarities and differences and commenting on her male admirers, 7 Jan. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing a dinner engagement at the Calverts and commenting on their family and friends, 9 Jan. [1819]
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis describing her activities at home and those of her children, 9 Jan. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about her good spirits and about retaining her letters, 10 Jan. 1819
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Letter from John H. Powell (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Powell's power of attorney, with copy of document delegating that power to Powell, 10 Jan. 1819
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis describing her activities and commenting on their mutual friends, 11 Jan. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis expressing his contentment with her and commenting on the activities of their children, 12 Jan. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis commenting on his relationship with her mother's family, describing Mr. Bowdoin, and giving an abundance of paternal advice, 14 Jan. 1819
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on his absence and his social engagements and detailing her own activities, 14 Jan. 1819
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis describing her activities and commenting on their friends and acquaintances, 15 Jan. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis expressing his emotional dependence upon her and the sympathy that exists between them and alluding to a connection between a certain young man and one of their daughters, 16 Jan. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis expressing his longing for her company, 17 Jan. [1819]
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis detailing her activities and commenting on some of their friends and acquaintances, 18 Jan. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing an interesting dinner at the Bagots and commenting on some of his acquaintances, 19 Jan. [1819]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis explaining that his busy schedule prevents him from writing a longer letter, 20 Jan. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis commenting on the high spirits of her mother and containing a poem about her male admirers, 20 Jan. 1819
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis describing circumstances at home and her activities, 21 Jan. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis regarding personal matters, the debates in Congress over the Seminole War, and the uncertainty of King's re-election, 22 Jan. 1819
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Letter from James T. Austin (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis introducing William Page and commenting on his speech about Mathew Lyon, 23 Jan. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis teasing her about the social events in Washington, 23 Jan. 1819
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Letter from James Lloyd (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about a report of the bank committee and a communication regarding Otis in the Senate, 24 Jan. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing his social engagements and their various friends and acquaintances, 24 Jan. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis expressing his opinion of Daniel Webster and discussing the schooling of their children, 26 Jan. [1819]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis advising her that it is more important to be realistic than to be imaginative, 27 Jan. 1819
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Letter from George Cabot to Harrison Gray Otis about the Hartford Convention journal, with typescript copy, 30 Jan. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing Judge Johnson and William Claiborn and commenting on George's education, 1 Feb. 1819
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis describing her activities and commenting on the completion of a new building and a few of their friends and acquaintances, 2 Feb. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis commenting on the death of Mrs. Gaston, Charles Bagot's leave of absence, Henry Clay's losses at gambling, and the education of their sons, 3 Feb. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing Andrew Jackson and detailing his social engagements, 5 Feb. 1819
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Letter from William Foster (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding some property in Watertown, 7 Feb. 1819
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Report by James Lloyd and others regarding the claims of Massachusetts against the United States, 8 Feb. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing a deadly duel between Mr. Mason and Mr. MacCarty and discussing a sermon preached by President Kirkland of Harvard, 8 Feb. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis expressing disappointment at not receiving a letter from her, 8 Feb. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis commenting on her social activities and his own, 9 Feb. [1819]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis expressing an interest in her activities and stating his desire to be with her, 9 Feb. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing a dinner party at the Calhouns and briefly commenting on John Forsyth, Andrew Jackson, and Mr. King, 12 Feb. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis detailing his social engagements, 14 Feb. [1819]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis humorously describing the guests at a dinner party that he attended and commenting on Henry Clay's gambling, 18 Feb. [1819]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing a dinner party where she was compared to Mary Bagot, the wife of the British minister Charles Bagot, 19 Feb. [1819]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis discussing his plans for returning home and describing a diplomatic dinner that he arranged, 21 Feb. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about his activities and his bill for the hanging of pirates, 23 Feb. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about trouble in the Winthrop family and his preparing to leave for home, 26 Feb. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to John H. Powell regarding the lands in the Bingham estate, Mar. 1819 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to James T. Austin about his speech and the fate and reputation of New England, 1 Mar. 1819 [copy]
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Poem from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about his delay in returning home, 2 Mar. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to Sally Foster Otis about his journey homeward and the loss of several of his letters, 9 Mar. [1819]
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about a raging snow storm and their son James, 9 Mar. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New Haven) to Sally Foster Otis about his correspondence and his prospects for returning home, [11 Mar. 1819]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Hartford) to Sally Foster Otis about his journey from New Haven to Hartford and his expectations for returning home, [12 Mar. 1819]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis concerning their children and his trip from Washington to Philadelphia in 28 hours, 12 Mar. [1819]
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Letter from Caleb Jewett (Norridgewock) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands, 8 Apr. 1819
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Letter from Daniel Steward (Norridgewock) to Harrison Gray Otis requesting that Otis, as agent for the trustees of the William Bingham estate, pay the taxes on the land belonging to the heirs, 10 Apr. 1819
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Letter from James Hillhouse (New Haven) to George Cabot about Hartford Convention records, 12 Apr. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to John H. Powell regarding a road through the Bingham estate, 13 Apr. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to William Foster regarding Foster's desire for his country residence and the settlement to be worked out between them, 19 Apr. 1819 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Caleb Jewett about Maine lands, 20 Apr. 1819 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis [Boston] to Harrison Gray regarding Gray's account, May 1819 [copy]
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Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Otis explaining that they delayed their outing until the following day, 13 May 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Daniel Steward regarding the taxes to be paid on the lands in the Bingham estate, 19 May 1819 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to John H. Powell regarding the legal aspects of the Bingham estate, 20 May 1819 [incomplete copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis detailing his activities and commenting on the political situation in Boston, 23 May [1819]
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Letter from Benjamin Kimball (Bridgton) to Harrison Gray Otis explaining the delay in paying Otis the sum owed him, 26 May 1819
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Letter from Ahira Sampson (Harrison) to Harrison Gray Otis explaining the delay in paying Otis the sum owed him, 26 May 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis discussing Allyne's future and his proposed European trip, 28 May [1819]
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Letter from John H. Powell (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Bingham estate, 29 May 1819
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Letter from Samuel Walker (Harrison) to Harrison Gray Otis explaining the delay in paying Otis the money due him, 1 June 1819
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Order from Caleb Jewett on Harrison Gray Otis for payment of Jewett's advances for the heirs of William Bingham, 24 June 1819
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Receipt from Caleb Jewett to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of the disbursements on the Kennebec Road, 24 June 1819
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Accounts of Caleb Jewett with the heirs of William Bingham, 27 June 1819
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Receipt from John Richards to Harrison Gray Otis, in account for John Hare Powell, for payment of the county taxes on land in the Bingham estate, 27 June 1819
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Receipt from Caleb Jewett to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for the building of a road through the Kennebec lands, 28 June 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Cabot regarding subscription to loans proposed by the United States following the War of 1812, 2 July 1819 [copy]
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Letter from George Cabot (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Otis's support of the motion to fund money to the United States government at the inception of the War of 1812, 3 July 1819
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Letter from Thomas Edes, Jr. (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis explaining his delay in paying Otis the amount of money due to him, 8 July 1819
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Letter from Harriet Otis (Framingham) to Mary Smith Gray Otis describing the scenery, the people, and the places on her journey through Massachusetts, 14 July 1819
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Order from Henry S. Thacher & Haggins to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of $500 on a specified note, 19 July 1819
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Letter from Harriet Otis (Saratoga) to Mary Smith Gray Otis describing in detail the people and the sites at Saratoga and the scenery at Lake George, 21 July 1819
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Letter from John H. Powell to Harrison Gray Otis expressing thanks for Otis's aid, Aug. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Nathaniel Fellows regarding the lawsuit between Fellows and Mr. Amory, 2 Aug. 1819
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Letter from Harriet Otis (Saratoga Springs) to Mary Smith Gray Otis describing her activities in Saratoga Springs and expressing her religious beliefs, 5 Aug. 1819
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Letter from Harriet Otis (Saratoga Springs) to Mary Otis regarding family news and describing her activities, 6 Aug. 1819
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Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Smith Gray Otis regarding her return home, 7 Aug. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis detailing family news and describing his activities, 9 Aug. 1819
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Letter from Harriet Otis (Saratoga Springs) to Mary Otis describing in detail her friends and activities, 12 Aug. 1819
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Order from Selden & Fletcher to discharge taxes on the Bingham Purchase, 12 Aug. 1819, with receipt to John Richards on the account of John H. Powell for payment of taxes on the Kennebec lands, 28 Aug. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Thomas M. Willing about the Bingham estate, 20 Aug. 1819 [draft]
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Receipt to John Richards on the account of John H. Powell for payment of taxes on the Kennebec lands, 28 Aug. 1819, with order from Selden & Fletcher to discharge taxes on the Bingham Purchase, 12 Aug. 1819
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Receipt from Richard Sawtell for Selden & Fletcher for payment of taxes on the Bingham Kennebec lands, 11 Oct. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to John H. Powell about the Bingham estate, 14 Oct. [1819] [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis briefly stating a change in his plans, 15 Oct. 1819
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Extract of letter from William Tudor (Boston) to Joseph Hopkinson on slavery, 8 Nov. 1819 [copy]
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Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] regarding deeds to lands in the William Bingham Purchase, 9 Nov. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sophia H. Otis describing his arrival in Philadelphia and commenting on her social activities, 18 Nov. 1819
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Will of William Foster, 24 Nov. 1819 [copy], with codicil, 11 Apr. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sophia H. Otis describing his social activities in Philadelphia, commenting on family news, and sketching out the issues that will be occupying Congress, 29 Nov. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sophia H. Otis commenting on the antagonism between their relations in Philadelphia, 30 Nov. 1819
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Baltimore) to her father William Foster discussing her journey from Philadelphia to Baltimore and commenting on his poor state of health, 4 Dec. 1819
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis describing the city of Washington, Sophia H. Otis's male admirers, and the current social gossip, 5 Dec. 1819 [incomplete]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis about the death of his daughter Sally Otis Thorndike, 8 Dec. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to William Foster about the death of his daughter Sally Otis Thorndike and her will, 10 Dec. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis describing in detail how he learned of Sally's death and reflecting on its meaning, 11 Dec. 1819
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis expressing her grief and explaining her reasons for remaining in Washington, 13 Dec. [1819]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis admonishing her for not writing and attempting to alleviate some of her grief, 17 Dec. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis regarding some financial arrangements, 18 Dec. [1819]
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis inquiring about the condition of her children and expressing her continued love for her family, 19 Dec. 1819
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Letter from William Foster (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about his will, 20 Dec. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis requesting that she write him and suggesting that she arrange for the family and Mr. Thorndike to meet together, 22 Dec. 1819
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Letter from John Lowell (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis describing his pleasant visit with [Elizabeth Otis] Lyman and Harrison Gray Otis, Jr., 23 Dec. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to William Foster about Foster's will, 24 Dec. 1819 [draft]
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis about the thoughtfulness of her sons, her return home, and a portrait of her daughter Sally by Gilbert Stuart, 24 Dec. 1819
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Letter from Benjamin Pickman (Salem) to Harrison Gray Otis about their long and continued friendship, 24 Dec. 1819
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis reflecting on Sally's death and the importance of family solidarity, 26 Dec. 1819
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis urging her to resume their regular correspondence and commenting on the breeches within their family, 28 Dec. 1819
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Letter from William Foster (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the poor state of his health and about procuring a copy of Otis's previous letter, 30 Dec. 1819
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis reflecting on the upcoming new year and the activities of her family in Boston, 31 Dec. 1819
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Accounts of Harrison Gray Otis in connection with Bingham lands, [1820]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to William King about Bingham lands, [1820] [copy]
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Letter from Sophia H. Otis (Georgetown) to William Foster Otis about social life in Washington, 6 Jan. 182-
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis expressing his continued grief over the loss of Sally and reflecting on Sophia's happiness, 1 Jan. 1820 [incomplete]
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis regarding her father's will and the duplicity of Mr. Apthorp, her brother-in-law, 3 Jan. 1820
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis describing her activities and commenting on various friends and acquaintances, 8 Jan. 1820
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis reminiscing about Sally and describing her friends and activities, 13 Jan. 1820
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis about her activities and the debates in Congress over the Maine-Missouri Bill, 18 Jan. 1820
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to her son George Otis advising him about this studies and warning him to take precautions while ice skating, 20 Jan. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis regarding the health of Mary [Lyman], 22 Jan. 1820
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis expressing her maternal need to care for her family and reflecting on the death of her daughter Sally, 22 Jan. 1820
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis describing the oratory skills of William Pickney, 23 Jan. 1820
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Letter from Isaac Parker (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis on politics, 26 Jan. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Benjamin Joy concerning his motivation in writing to William Foster, 27 Jan. 1820 [draft]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis about his response to William Pickney in the Senate and the division of a lot of land among his children, 28 Jan. 1820 [copy]
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis commenting on her dinner with Charles Lee, the conduct of their relatives, and her activities in Washington, 29 Jan. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis expressing his affection for her and his dismay at the disrespectful behavior of G. A., 30 Jan. 1820
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Questions from Harrison Gray Otis to William Foster, Jr. about the Foster will episode, with William Foster, Jr.'s replies, [Feb.] 1820
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis about the articulateness and originality of Mr. Randolph and the affairs of her family, 2 Feb. 1820
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis expressing disdain with the southern states and the system of enslavement, with typescript, 5 Feb. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sophia H. Otis gossiping about friends and acquaintances and commenting on the rupture in their family, 6 Feb. 1820
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Letter from William Foster (Boston) to Elizabeth Otis Lyman regarding the dispute over his will and the subsequent breech within their family, 7 Feb. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to William Sullivan regarding the Maine-Missouri Bill and his speech in the Senate in response to William Pickney, 7 Feb. 1820 [typescript]
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Letter from Elizabeth Otis Lyman to William Foster attempting to reconcile the dispute between Foster and Lyman's mother Sally Foster Otis, [9 Feb.] 1820 [draft]
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Letter from Benjamin Joy (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the exchange of letters between William Foster and Harrison Gray Otis and the rupture within the Otis family, 9 Feb. 1820
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis describing her friends and activities and commenting on Harrison Gray Otis's speech in the Senate, enclosed with copy of "Elegia Ode on the Death of Marianne,"9 Feb. 1820
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis describing an enlightening discussion about human nature and venting her anger toward her sister Mary and her husband, 13 Feb. 1820
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to her father William Foster expressing her concern for his health, 14 Feb. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Benjamin Joy regarding William Foster's will and his dispute with Col. Apthorp, 17 Feb. 1820 [draft]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to William Foster, Jr. regarding the dispute over his father's will, 18 Feb. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis attempting to lighten her spirits and commenting on the arrival of Mr. Thorndike, 18 Feb. 1820
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis describing her walk in the city, inquiring about her family, and relating her activities, 18 Feb. 1820
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Extract of letter from [Harrison Gray Otis] (Washington) to [ ] regarding the Missouri question, 19 Feb. 1820 [in the hand of Samuel Eliot Morison]
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis gossiping about local news, 21 Feb. 1820
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Letter from William Foster, Jr. (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the schism in their family and Otis's speech in the Senate, 22 Feb. 1820
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Letter from John Lowell (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Otis's speech on the Missouri question, 22 Feb. 1820
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis describing her walk along Rocky Creek and her activities, 24 Feb. 1820
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Letter from Benjamin Pickman (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis on politics, 24 Feb. 1820
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Letter from Israel Thorndike (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about claims against the Russian government, 24 Feb. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about the negotiations with Spain over Florida, 28 Feb. 1820
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Letter from Benjamin Joy to Harrison Gray Otis about the misunderstanding between Otis and Charles Apthorp, 29 Feb. 1820
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Letter from Israel Thorndike (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about claims against the Russian government, 29 Feb. 1820
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Letter from L. Foster (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 1 Mar. 1820
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Letter from Benjamin Joy (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the dispute between the Otis and Apthorp families and the opinion of the mediators, 5 Mar. 1820
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis describing her reading, her activities, and her friends, 5 Mar. 1820 [incomplete]
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Letter from Benjamin Joy (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the proposed reconciliation between the Otis and Apthorp families, 6 Mar. 1820
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis describing the weather and her activities, 8 Mar. 1820
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Letter from James Prince (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Missouri Compromise, 10 Mar. 1820
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Letter from Ezra Starkweather (Worthington) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 10 Mar. 1820
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis about the weather and her proposed trip home, 13 Mar. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to William Foster attempting to reconcile his disagreements with both Foster and Apthorp, 14 Mar. 1820 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to William Foster regarding his misunderstanding with Charles Apthorp, 14 Mar. 1820 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Benjamin Joy regarding his reconciliation with Col. Apthorp, 15 Mar. 1820 [copy]
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis gossiping about her friends and acquaintances and describing her activities, 17 [Mar.] 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis about his return home, the society of the "great," and George Lyman, 18 Mar. 1820
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis about the arrival of Mr. Lee and the political activities of Harrison Gray Otis, 19 Mar. 1820
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Philadelphia) to Sophia H. Otis describing her activities and a riot in the prison, 20 Mar. 1820
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Letter from Ambrose Spencer (Albany) to Harrison Gray Otis on the Missouri question, 20 Mar. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis praising her for her strength of character and describing a duel that occurred in Washington, 22 Mar. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis about the duel in Washington between two captains and his activities, 23 Mar. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis describing the funeral of the Duc de Berni, 24 Mar. 1820
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Letter from Benjamin Joy (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about Otis's letter and his attempt at reconciliation with Charles Apthorp, 26 Mar. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing the funeral procession of Captain Decatin and the quarrel between Mr. Randolph and Mr. Mercer, 26 Mar. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about her painful rheumatism and the controversy over Florida, 27 Mar. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis regarding his return home, the business of the Senate, and how she should interact with her father and her family, 31 Mar. [1820]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to James Prince about the Missouri question, the extension of slavery, and the lack of solidarity in the North, 1 Apr. 1820 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Ambrose Spencer reminiscing about the past and lamenting the squabbles that have plagued the North, 1 Apr. 1820 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis describing the weather, his health, and his activities, 2 Apr. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis commenting on the correspondence between Barron and Decatin and describing his friends and acquaintances, 3 Apr. 1820
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Letter from [George Logan] (Stenton) to Harrison Gray Otis inviting him to visit Stenton, 5 Apr. 1820
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Letter from George Logan (Stenton) to Harrison Gray Otis acknowledging receipt of the pamphlets sent by Otis and commenting on the opposers of slavery, 5 Apr. 1820 [incomplete]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Joseph Hopkinson about the Bankrupt Act and Henry Clay's vision of the extension of the United States into the West, 6 Apr. 1820 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis expressing his desire to be with his family and commenting on the fire on Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, 6 Apr. 1820
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Letter from James T. Austin (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 7 Apr. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing his activities and inquiring about his family and friends, 8 Apr. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis expressing his anxiousness to return home and commenting on the business of Congress, 10 Apr. 1820
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis informing him about her reception at home and in particular the reactions of her family, 10 Apr. 1820
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis describing her conversation with Israel Thorndike and commenting on her friends and family, 11 Apr. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis commenting on the activities of their son James and the appointment of Henry Middleton as United States minister to Russia, 12 Apr. 1820
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis describing her encounter with her father and the rest of her family, 12 Apr. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis about the ineffectiveness of long-winded eulogies and James's decision not to sail to Russia, 13 Apr. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis regarding her relationship with her father and future interactions with her family, 14 [Apr.] 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis regarding the circumstances of Israel Thorndike, the tariff issue in Congress, and her relationship with her family, 16 Apr. 1820
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Letter from Edward Everett (Cambridge) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the implications of the Missouri question and his lectures at Harvard on the history of Greek literature, 18 Apr. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis advising her how to interact with her family, 18 Apr. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis, Jr. regarding the voyage of his son James, 19 Apr. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis discussing the probable date of his return home and describing the activities of [John Randolph], 20 Apr. 1820 [incomplete]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to [ ] stating his reasons for objecting to the testimonial dinner to be given on his behalf, 22 Apr. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Thomas H. Perkins about the proposed testimonial dinner on his behalf and the progress of the Tariff Bill in Congress [copy], enclosed with letter from Otis to [ ] stating his reasons for opposing the testimonial dinner, 22 Apr. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about their son James and about having the house painted, 23 Apr. [1820]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Crawfords) to Sally Foster Otis about the Tariff Bill and his distaste for a testimonial dinner to be given in his honor, 23 Apr. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis regarding a bill of lading for their boxes, 24 Apr. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis commenting on James's voyage and her intercourse with her father and describing the antics of R., 26 Apr. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis explaining his delay in writing James and commenting on the affairs of her family, 27 Apr. [1820]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis commenting on James's voyage and expressing doubt about the credibility of Scott's Ivanhoe, 28 Apr. 1820
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Letter from James Perkins (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis with notes on drawbacks, 29 Apr. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis commenting on the loss of their coach horse and the strange character of Thorndike, 30 Apr. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing his activities in Washington, 2 May [1820]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis suggesting the name of Harry's newborn son, advising her on the procurement of a new horse, and commenting on the Hinkly case, where a young girl was seduced by her tutor, 3 May [1820]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis commenting on an incident involving Thorndike and her story about the illicit relations of Miss Hinkly, 3 May [1820]
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis describing her activities and gossiping about local news, 3 May 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis commenting on the Tariff Bill, the Spanish negotiations, and his previous political enmity with [Benjamin] Austin, 5 May [1820]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis informing her that he is leaving for Baltimore, 6 May [1820]
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Letter from William Young (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about the tariff, 6 May 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis regarding his plans for returning home, 9 May [1820]
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Letter from Whitwell, Bond & Co. (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the tariff, 9 May 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to Sally Foster Otis supplying her with the details of his return home, 10 May [1820]
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Letter from William Foster (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis declaring that he no longer wishes to communicate with Otis, 14 May 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to William Foster concerning Foster's relationship with his children and defending the behavior of the Otis family, 16 May 1820 [draft]
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Letter from Caleb Jewett (Norridgewock) to Harrison Gray Otis explaining the financial arrangements for the road through the Bingham lands in Maine, 22 May 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray, Jr. about the death of his daughter Sally and Gray's financial situation, 26 May 1820 [copy]
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Letter from [Harrison Gray Otis] (Boston) to Robert G. Harper regarding Mr. O'Maley and the termination of Otis's commission, 31 May 1820 [typescript]
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis about Sophia H. Otis's education and circumstances in New York, 30 June 1820
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Letter from George Harrison to Harrison Gray Otis describing the circumstances of his case, 3 July [1820]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Caleb Jewett about Maine lands, 7 July 1820 [copy]
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Letter from John Richards (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis instructing Otis in regard to his property in Kennebec County, Me., 9 July 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Thomas M. Willing claiming that he received inadequate compensation for the services he rendered as agent to the devisees in William Bingham's trust, 13 July 1820 [draft]
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Letter from Thomas M. Willing (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about Bingham lands, 16 July 1820
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Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Smith Gray Otis describing her activities and inquiring about her friends, enclosed with her journal of a journey through New England, 21 July 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Winslow, Me.) to Sally Foster Otis describing his activities in and his journey through Maine, 26 July 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Norridgewock) to Sally Foster Otis describing his activities in Maine, 27 July [1820]
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Notice by Harrison Gray Otis, as proprietor of Maine lands, of his intention to be in Anson, with list of persons intending to see him, 27 July 1820
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Lease from Amos Fletcher of a lot in Bingham lands, 29 July 1820
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Letter from [John H. Powell] to Harrison Gray Otis presenting him with a check as compensation for services rendered as agent to the devisees in William Bingham's trust, 4 Aug. 1820
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Letter from Henry Middleton (London) to Harrison Gray Otis offering to be of service to James Otis and inquiring about the growth of commerce between the United States and Russia, 5 Aug. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Oliver Peirce instructing him to collect the payments due from the settlers on Otis's lands in Maine, 10 Aug. 1820 [copy]
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Letter to Ahira Sampson regarding the failure to pay the principal and interest on Neal's obligation, 10 Aug. 1820, enclosed with copy of transfer from James Sampson to Grinfill Blake of the Neal lot, 22 Feb. 1821
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Letter from John T. Kirkland (Cambridge) to Harrison Gray Otis offering Otis's nephew a tutorship position at Harvard College, 15 Aug. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Thomas M. Willing regarding his lands in Maine, 23 Aug. 1820 [copy]
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Promise by Samuel Spear of payment to Uriah Cotting, 31 Aug. 1820
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Letter from Benjamin Kimball (Bridgton) to Harrison Gray Otis explaining his delay in paying Otis the money owed him, with notations by Otis regarding Kimball's account, 2 Sep. 1820
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Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Otis detailing her activities and gossiping about her friends and acquaintances, 3 Sep. 1820
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Letter from Joshua Howard (Harrison) to Harrison Gray Otis explaining his reasons for neglecting to pay Otis and offering to commence payment in the following year, 4 Sep. 1820
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Letter from Samuel Walker (Harrison) to Harrison Gray Otis explaining his reasons for neglecting to pay Otis and requesting additional time before any legal action is taken, 4 Sep. 1820
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Letter from Samuel Spear (Dorchester) to Harrison Gray Otis ordering him to take possession of Hancock Wharf, 6 Sep. 1820, with evidence of Otis's possession, 26 Oct. 1820
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Letter from William Chute (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding his debt to Otis for land in Maine, 8 Sep. 1820
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Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Otis detailing the local news and requesting that Mary Otis return home, 11 Sep. 1820
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Letter from Oliver Peirce (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis about the financial arrangements to be made with the settlers on Otis's lands in Maine, 12 Sep. 1820
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Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] regarding the account of Samuel Spear, [26 Sep. 1820]
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Letter from Elizabeth Yates (Charleston, S.C.) to Harrison Gray Otis about slavery, 30 Sep. 1820
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Letter from Grinfill Blake (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis inquiring about two parcels of Otis's land in Maine, 17 Oct. 1820
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Letter from Caleb Jewett (Norridgewock) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the arrangement of a settlement for his services, 24 Oct. 1820
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Evidence of Harrison Gray Otis's possession of Hancock Wharf, 26 Oct. 1820, with letter from Samuel Spear to Otis ordering him to take possession, 6 Sep. 1820
Signed by William Dodd.
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Letter from Caleb Jewett (Norridgewock) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Otis's lands in Maine, 28 Oct. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray, Jr. discussing Gray's accounts and commenting on his daughter Elizabeth Otis Lyman, 8 Nov. 1820 [copy]
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Agreement between Harrison Gray Otis and John Richards to give Peabody & Co. the rights of preemption in Township No. 1 in the Bingham Purchase, 9 Nov. 1820 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis describing expressions of affection toward herself and Sophia H. Otis by their friends in Philadelphia and commenting on the state of society in that city, [13 Nov. 1820]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sophia H. Otis describing the affability of their friends in Philadelphia and commenting on the attitudes in that city, 14 Nov. [1820]
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Letter from [Harrison Gray Otis] to William Sullivan about the political situation and their continued friendship, 15 Nov. 1820 [typescript]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis describing his activities in Philadelphia, 24 Nov. [1820]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing his accommodations at Crawfords, discussing the Missouri question, and commenting on society in Washington, 29 Nov. [1820]
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Letter from [Harrison Gray Otis] (Washington) to William Sullivan commenting on municipal problems, city government, and the Missouri question, 2 Dec. 1820 [typescript]
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Fragments of a diary of Harrison Gray Otis, 3 Dec. [1820]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis commenting on their separation from each other and advising her not to insulate herself from society, 5 Dec. 1820
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Letter from Sophia Gray to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the division of the estate of her Aunt Hughes, 7 Dec. [1820]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis attempting to dispel her depression and advising her not to insulate herself from friends, 8 Dec. [1820]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis professing his love and affection for her, emphasizing the importance of her letters, and reflecting on the loss of their child, 10 Dec. [1820]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing his friends and activities and commenting on the Memoirs of the Margravine of Barieth, 13 Dec. [1820]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis reflecting on the death of a loved one, the importance of surrounding one's children with love, and the solidity of their relationship, 16 Dec. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about their son James and about his attack of gout, 20 Dec. [1820]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis inquiring about family news and describing his activities, 22 Dec. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing his activities and praising the writing ability of his daughter, 25 Dec. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis commenting on the death of Senator James Burrill of Rhode Island, inquiring about her activities, and relating his personal affairs, 27 Dec. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis commenting on Webster's potential for greatness, the new British minister, and his lack of amusements, 30 Dec. 1820
1821-1826
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about Eliza's journal and the Plymouth glorification, 1 Jan. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis commenting on John Quincy Adams's chances for reaching the presidency and gossiping about local news, 2 Jan. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis regarding his correspondence and activities, 4 Jan. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis regarding Eliza's relationship with Mr. Baring, 5 Jan. [1821]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing the visit of their son William, refuting the claim that Washington is unhealthy, and recounting his activities, 7 Jan. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing William's visit and inquiring about the affairs of his family, 9 Jan. 1821
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Letter from Isaac Parker (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Massachusetts Constitutional Convention of 1820, with transcript, 10 Jan. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about William's activities and alternative plans for meeting him in either Washington or Philadelphia, 12 Jan. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing his dinner engagement at the Calhouns' and expressing satisfaction over Sophia H. Otis's re-entrance into society, 14 Jan. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis describing William's visit, attempting to put her problems in perspective, and discussing his relationship with her, 14 Jan. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis regarding the debates on the subject of Mathew Lyon, 19 Jan. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis reflecting on her unfortunate experience and attempting to ease her mind about its implications, 20 Jan. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about William's departure and her coming to Philadelphia, 21 Jan. [1821]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis describing his dinner engagement with President Monroe and commenting on Sophia H. Otis's rejection of Israel Thorndike, Jr., 27 Jan. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis regarding the Thorndike affair, 29 Jan. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about his desire to return home again and the Thorndike affair, 31 Jan. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sophia H. Otis expressing his affection for her, discussing Eliza's stay in England, and inquiring about the activities of his children, [Feb. 1821]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing a dinner engagement at the Lees' and reflecting on his decision not to remain in the Senate, 2 Feb. [1821]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis regarding her return to society following her broken engagement with Thorndike, 3 Feb. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about Pinkney, the Bankrupt Act, and the gossip stirred up by Sophia H. Otis's broken engagement with Thorndike, 5 Feb. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about local news and members of their family, 8 Feb. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about his correspondence and letters from his children, 9 Feb. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about his speech on the Bankrupt Act and the opposition of John Holmes, 12 Feb. [1821]
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis describing his health, his activities, and the political situation in England, 12 Feb. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing an election in the House of Representatives and commenting on his increased number of social engagements, 14 Feb. 1821
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Resolution by Dudley Pickman regarding Massachusetts claims for militia expenses incurred in the War of 1812, 14 Feb. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis describing his activities and social engagements and commenting on her admirer Mr. Cogswell, 17 Feb. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis advising her to burn his previous letters, commenting on John Palfrey's sermon, and discussing Sophia H. Otis's social troubles, 18 Feb. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about family matters, 20 Feb. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about their son James and his departure from Washington, 22 Feb. 1821
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Transfer from James Sampson to Grinfill Blake of the Neal lot, 22 Feb. 1821 [copy], enclosed with letter to Ahira Sampson regarding the failure to pay the principal and interest on Neal's obligation, 10 Aug. 1820
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about family news, his activities, and his return home, 25 Feb. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about his health and Maria and Sophia Gray, 28 Feb. [1821]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis regarding his departure from Washington and the cessation of her letters, 3 Mar. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis describing his health, commenting on Sophia Gray, and discussing the effects of a possible war with France and Spain on his funds, 17 Mar. [1821]
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Letter from Grinfill Blake (Harrison) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding his purchase of the estate of James and Ahira Sampson, with copy of the transfer of the Neal lot from Sampson to Blake, 27 Mar. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to Sophia H. Otis describing his journey from Trenton, his stay in New York, and the local gossip, 28 Mar. [1821]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to Sally Foster Otis describing his arrival in New York, the improvement of their house, and his attendance at church, 9 Apr. [1821]
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis discussing the character of Mr. Rush, commenting on his enormous doctor's bills, and expressing his desire that Otis visit him in the near future, 17 Apr. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to Sally Foster Otis about an attack of gout and the Philadelphia cider in their cellar, 19 Apr. [1821]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about her return and his affairs at home, 22 Apr. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to Sally Foster Otis about his gout and the activities of his children, 24 Apr. [1821]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis about an impeachment trial held in Cambridge, the oratory skills of Mr. Williams, and his activities, 25 Apr. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis about family news and his activities, 30 Apr. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis describing his social engagements and commenting on members of their family, 7 May 1821
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Letter from Caleb Jewett (Norridgewock) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the taxes, deeds, and settlements on Otis's property in Maine, 9 May 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis describing his activities at home and gossiping about local news, 12 May 1821
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis gossiping about local news and discussing the activities of her children, 18 May 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray, Jr. about Gray's health and his financial affairs, 21 May 1821
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Power of attorney from John Richards to Harrison Gray Otis, 21 May 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis gossiping about local news and describing a performance of King Lear, 25 May 1821
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Letter from Caleb Jewett (Norridgewock) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the payment of taxes on Otis's property in Maine, 27 May 1821
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Oakley) to Sophia H. Otis describing the spring foliage and her activities, 3 June 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Oakley) to Sophia H. Otis describing his busy schedule and discussing the possibility of his resigning from the Senate, 11 June 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Oakley) to Sophia H. Otis about Eliza's journey through Europe and his stay at Oakley, 17 June [1821]
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Letter from William King (Bath, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands, 27 June 1821
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Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Smith Gray Otis describing her activities and discussing the actions of her friends, July 1821
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Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Otis describing her activities and commenting on the death of Elizabeth Eustis, 10 July 1821
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Oakley) to Sophia H. Otis describing her activities and commenting on their friends and acquaintances, 17 July 1821
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Letter from G. Crawford Antrobus (London) to Harrison Gray Otis introducing Mr. Halkett, 18 July 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Oakley) to Sophia H. Otis regretting their frequent separations and describing the delights of home, 20 July 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Portland) to Sally Foster Otis describing Portland and the new settlements there and commenting on the life and religious tenets of the Shakers, 26 July [1821]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sophia H. Otis expressing his longing for her and describing the activities and affairs of his children, 26 July 1821
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Letter from John T. Apthorp (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about William Foster's estate, 30 July 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to [John T. Apthorp] about William Foster's will, [Aug. 1821] [draft]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Wiscasset) to Sally Foster Otis describing the difficulty of his journey through Maine, 4 Aug. [1821]
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Letter from John T. Apthorp (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about William Foster's estate, 4 Aug. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to John T. Apthorp about William Foster's will, 6 Aug. 1821 [draft]
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Letter from John T. Apthorp (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about William Foster's estate, 7 Aug. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Portland, Me.) to Sally Foster Otis about his trip through Maine, 10 Aug. [1821]
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Receipt from Peter Howard to Harrison Gray Otis for payment, 31 Aug. 1821
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Letter from Hyde de Neufville (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis, 19 Sep. 1821
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Letter from John Gale (Fort Atkinson) to Harrison Gray Otis requesting him to transmit $500 to his brother Charles Gale, 20 Sep. 1821
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Accounts of Harrison Gray Otis and John Richards with Caleb Jewett, 6 Oct. 1821
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Letter from William King (Bath, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the Bingham lands in Maine, 21 Oct. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray, Jr. about Gray's financial situation and health, 2 Nov. 1821 [copy], with letter from Otis to Gray, 5 Nov. 1821
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Letter from John H. Henshaw (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about lodgings, 3 Nov. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray, Jr., 5 Nov. 1821, with copy of letter from Otis to Gray about Gray's financial situation and health, 2 Nov. 1821
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Letter from R. Burgess (Georgetown) to Harrison Gray Otis about lodgings, 9 Nov. 1821
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Letter from George Alexander Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis on Botta's misrepresentation of James Otis, 3 Dec. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to William Sullivan about the new Boston charter, 17 Dec. 1821 [copy]
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Letter from John Brooks (Medford) to Harrison Gray Otis about Massachusetts claims for militia expenses in the War of 1812, 22 Dec. 1821
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Letter from Gerry Fairbanks (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the charter movement in Boston, 26 Dec. 1821
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Harrison Gray, Jr. regarding the death of Miss Hughes and the lack of a written will, [1822] [copy]
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Letter from Ann F. Humphreys to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the Bucella wine which she sent him as a token of her appreciation, 1822
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Speech by Harrison Gray Otis before the Federalist caucus, Boston, 1822
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Governor Brooks about Massachusetts claims for militia expenses incurred in the War of 1812, 3 Jan. 1822 [draft]
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Letter from William Sullivan (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the proposed city charter, 6 Jan. 1822
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to William Sullivan regarding the proposed Boston charter, 8 Jan. 1822 [typescript]
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Letter from William Sullivan (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the proposed city charter, 13 Jan. 1822
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Letter from Frederick Schaeffer (Baltimore) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the publication of lists of daily imports coming into the city of Baltimore, 17 Jan. 1822
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to William Sullivan regarding the proposed Boston charter, 19 Jan. 1822 [typescript]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis commenting on his activities and the affairs of his family, 23 Jan. [1822]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Governor Brooks about Massachusetts militia claims for service in the War of 1812, 14 Feb. 1822 [copy]
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Letter from George Alexander Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the character of James Otis as delineated by John Adams, 1 Mar. 1822
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Letter from Grinfill Blake (Harrison) to Harrison Gray Otis enclosing the principle and interest of his note due to Otis, 16 Mar. 1822
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to William Sullivan regarding the repeal of an 1803 law forbidding the erection of wooden buildings, 21 Mar. 1822 [typescript]
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Letter from Thomas H. Perkins (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about Boston politics, 5 Apr. 1822
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. II. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 251-253.
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Letter from A. Hill (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning commissions in the Boston post office, 21 Apr. 1822
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Letter from William Lee (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on the dissension in the cabinet, the conflict between the president and the Senate over military nominations, and the integrity of Mr. Adams, 13 May 1822
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Letter from Rufus King (Jamaica) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 14 May 1822
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Grinfill Blake acknowledging receipt of the money due on Blake's note, 23 May 1822
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Letter from Caleb Jewett (Norridgewock) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands, 15 June 1822
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Letter from Grinfill Blake (Harrison) to Harrison Gray Otis on behalf of Joshua Howard requesting the purchase of a lot of Otis's land, 24 June 1822
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Receipt from Abijah S. Johnson to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for goods and services, 27 June 1822
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Letter from Mrs. Gore to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the return of his note and her misunderstanding with Joseph Lee, [July 1822]
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Letters from Joseph Lee to Harrison Gray Otis about the affair of Mrs. Gore, 9 July 1822
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to H. Williams about a nomination for Congress, 18 July [1822] [draft]
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Letter from Grinfill Blake (Harrison) to Harrison Gray Otis on behalf of Joshua Howard regarding the terms of purchase requested by Otis, 22 July 1822
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Letter from M. Gore to Harrison Gray Otis refusing to discuss her altercation with Joseph Lee, [Aug. 1822]
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Letter from M. Gore to Harrison Gray Otis expressing her extreme animosity toward Joseph Lee, 31 Aug. 1822
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Letter from Joseph Lee, Jr. to Harrison Gray Otis regarding his troubles with Mrs. Gore, Sep. 1822
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Letter from Harriet Otis (Philadelphia) to Mary Smith Gray Otis describing her activities and inquiring about the affairs of her family, 16 Sep. 1822
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Caleb Jewett about Maine lands, 16 Sep. 1822 [copy]
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Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Smith Gray Otis describing the illness of Elizabeth D., 24 Sep. [1822]
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Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Smith Gray Otis describing the approaching death of Elizabeth, 6 Oct. [1822]
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Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Smith Gray Otis describing Elizabeth's resilience and her struggle against death, 12 Oct. [1822]
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Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Smith Gray Otis relating the death of Elizabeth, 16 Oct. [1822]
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Letter from Grinfill Blake (Harrison) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Otis's settlement with Joshua Howard, 28 Oct. 1822
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the death of Miss Hughes and the lack of a written will, 4 Nov. 1822, with letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. to Harrison Gray Otis, 6 Nov. 1822
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Certificate to Harrison Gray Otis as a member of the church in Brattle Square, 8 Nov. 1822
Signed by Alden Bradford, Moses Grant, and Peter O. Thacher.
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Letter from Daniel Webster (Boston) to Joseph Hopkinson about his election to the Senate, 13 Nov. 1822 [copy]
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Letter from Rufus King (Jamaica) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 14 Nov. 1822
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the division of the property of Miss Hughes, 15 Nov. 1822
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis describing his journey from New Haven to Philadelphia, 22 Nov. 1822
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Letter from Sophia Gray (Hull, England) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on the lapse in their correspondence, 2 Dec. 1822
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Letter from Barzillai Howard (Harrison, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding his purchase of land from Otis, 20 Dec. 1822
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to L. Channing expressing his disappointment that they were unable to meet and relating Sophia H. Otis's engagement to Andrew Ritchie, [1823] [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray, Jr. about the death of Miss Hughes and the division of her estate, [1823] [duplicate]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to a committee accepting the nomination for the governorship, 1823
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"Facts relating to bonds given...for the performance of the settling duties on lands purchased by William Bingham...," by Harrison Gray Otis, 1823
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Ledger balances related to Franklin Place, [1823-1824] [incomplete]
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Letter from Isaac Parker to Harrison Gray Otis about Otis's campaign for the governorship, Jan. 1823
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Letter from John T. Kirkland (Cambridge) to Harrison Gray Otis about Otis's election as a member of the Harvard College Corporation, 23 Jan. 1823
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Letter from Rufus King (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 24 Jan. 1823
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to John Kirkland regarding his election as a member of the Harvard College Corporation, 24 Jan. 1823 [draft]
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Letter from William Lee (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 28 Jan. 1823
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Letter from Ezra Starkweather (Worthington) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 29 Jan. 1823
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Letter from Sophia Gray (Hastings) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding her portion of Miss Hughes's estate, 5 Feb. 1823
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Letter from William Sullivan (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding their account, 13 Feb. 1823
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Letter from Benjamin Gorham (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 18 Feb. 1823
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Letter from John Adams (Quincy) to Harrison Gray Otis recalling his policy toward France during his administration, 19 Feb. 1823
Printed in part in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 174-175.
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Letter from John Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis about Boston Federalists and the War of 1812, 25 Feb. 1823
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. II. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 75-77.
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Letter from John Lowell (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 26 Feb. 1823
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. II. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 253-254.
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to John Adams in reply to Adams's letter of 19 Feb. 1823, 12 Mar. 1823 [copy]
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Letter from Benjamin Joy (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Hartford Convention, 16 Mar. 1823
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Letter from John Adams (Quincy) to Harrison Gray Otis about his policy toward France, 17 Mar. 1823
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Letter from Grinfill Blake (Harrison) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the financial arrangements related to Barzillai Howard's purchase of Otis's land, 17 Mar. 1823
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Letter from William Tudor (Gardiner, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Otis's nomination for governor of Massachusetts, 21 Mar. [1823]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison commenting on the anomalous situation in the United States of a general prosperity coincident with an injudicious system of government, 21 Mar. 1823
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Letter from Joseph Lyman (Northampton) to Thomas H. Perkins about politics, 27 Mar. 1823
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Letter from John Adams (Quincy) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on Mr. Simond's description of the United States and despairing that his character will be found wanting by posterity, 28 Mar. 1823
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Letter from John Adams (Quincy) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on Mr. Simond's depiction of the state of the country at the turn of the century, 29 Mar. 1823
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Bond from Harrison Gray Otis to Barzillai Howard, 29 Mar. 1823
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Letter from John A. Haven and Samuel Upton (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about imprisonment for debt, 1 Apr. 1823
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Messrs. Upton and Haven about imprisonment for debt, 1 Apr. 1823 [copy]
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Letter from John Adams (Quincy) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on the farcical nature of his presidency, 4 Apr. 1823
Signed by John Adams's secretary.
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Letter from Thomas J. Oakley (Poughkeepsie) to Daniel Webster regarding the Hartford Convention, 12 Apr. 1823
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray, Jr. about Gray's stocks and the division of Miss Hughes's estate, 30 Apr. 1823 [copy]
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Letter from Ann F. Humphreys (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding her conflict with various gentlemen proprietors over the height of her fences on their land, 6 May 1823
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Letter from John Adams (Quincy) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on the reckless schemes of Alexander Hamilton, 9 May 1823 [typescript]
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Letter from William Lee (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about financial conditions in Washington, 28 May 1823
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about his stay in Saratoga and their continued and harmonious friendship, 18 Aug. 1823
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Letter from William Sullivan (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis congratulating Otis on the engagement of his daughter Sophia to Andrew Ritchie, 4 Dec. 1823
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Pawle's Hook) to Sally Foster Otis describing his journey, 30 Dec. [1823]
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Covenant of Brattle Street Church, [1824]
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Ledger balances for the Marshall estate, [1824]
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Notes by [Harrison Gray Otis] regarding the activities of Frederick Klingspore, [1824]
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Letter from Samuel Welles (Paris) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the shipment of various articles to Otis, 2 Jan. 1824
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Letter from Charles Bresson (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis explaining De La Rue's visit to Washington, 6 Jan. 1824
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (St. Croix) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding his financial situation in St. Croix and his prospects for the future, 14 Jan. 1824
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Letter from Thomas H. Perkins (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about Massachusetts politics, 30 Jan. 1824
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to the Federalist committee declining the gubernatorial nomination, Feb. 1824 [copy]
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Letter from the trustees of William Bingham's estate to Harrison Gray Otis, 16 Feb. 1824
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Letter from Elijah H. Mills (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about the presidential contest between Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams and about the Massachusetts claims, 28 Feb. 1824
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Henry Farnam disclaiming any knowledge of the issues surrounding the bridge question, [16 Mar. 1824] [incomplete copy]
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Letter from Henry Farnam (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Otis's influence in obtaining a bridge from Wheelers Point to South Boston, 16 Mar. 1824
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Letter from John H. Eaton (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 23 Mar. 1824
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Letter from Elijah H. Mills (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting both on a bill before the Senate regarding the treasury department and on the Massachusetts claims, 28 Mar. 1824
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Letter from Elijah Morse, Lewis Pray, and William Sullivan (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis inviting him to give an address at Faneuil Hall, 29 Mar. 1824
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Letter from Elijah H. Mills (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the tariff issue and the Massachusetts claims, 16 Apr. 1824
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Letter from Joseph Hopkinson (Philadelphia) to Thomas H. Perkins about Harrison Gray Otis and the Hartford Convention, 20 June 1824
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Letter from General King (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis indemnifying Otis from all expenses incurred in takings lists of settlers on the Bingham lands, 1 July 1824
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis, Jr. (Amsterdam) to James C. Merrill regarding the claims of Messrs. Adams and Amory, 1 Aug. 1824
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis, Jr. (Amsterdam) to his father Harrison Gray Otis regarding the claims of Messrs. Adams and Amory, 3 Aug. 1824
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis, Jr. (Amsterdam) to his father Harrison Gray Otis about his business in Amsterdam and the claims of Adams and Amory, 16 Aug. 1824
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis, Jr. (Amsterdam) to his wife Eliza describing Dutch society, 27 Aug. 1824
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis describing his activities and those of his children, 29 Aug. 1824
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis describing his activities and those of his children, 31 Aug. 1824
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Letter from Christopher Gore (Waltham) to Harrison Gray Otis about college matters, 4 Sep. 1824
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Letter from Robert Troup (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Otis's defense of the Hartford Convention, 11 Sep. 1824
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Letter from Robert Troup (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Otis's defense of the Hartford Convention, 21 Oct. 1824
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Letter from William Ingalls (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on the need for gentlemen of age, wealth, and abilities to exert their influence in the realm of politics, 27 Oct. 1824
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Letter from Mrs. R. Blodget (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis describing her humble circumstances and requesting his assistance, 30 Oct. 1824
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to William Ingalls commenting on the upcoming presidential election and Henry Clay's prospects for success, [1 Nov.] 1824 [copy]
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Letter from Christopher Hughes (Stockholm) to Harrison Gray Otis requesting that he give assistance to Baron Frederick Klingspore, 2 Nov. 1824
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Letter from Christopher Hughes (Stockholm) to Baron Klingspore informing Klingspore of his communication with Harrison Gray Otis, 3 Nov. 1824
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (St. Croix) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding his business activities in St. Croix, 9 Nov. 1824
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Andrew Ritchie regarding Ritchie's unstable financial situation, 12 Nov. 1824 [copy]
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (St. Croix) to Harrison Gray Otis detailing the state of his finances, 13 Nov. 1824
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sophia Otis Ritchie relating his activities and those of his family, 15 Nov. [1824]
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Letter from William Coleman (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Otis's letters on the Hartford Convention, 5 Dec. 1824
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (St. Croix) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding his prospects for payment of his debts, 5 Dec. 1824
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (St. Croix) to Harrison Gray Otis about the prospects for a good crop in St. Croix and his financial difficulties, 10 Dec. 1824
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Letter from Mathew Carey (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Otis's disparagement of the Olive Branch, 13 Dec. 1824
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Andrew Ritchie concerning Ritchie's financial difficulties, 14 Dec. 1824 [copy]
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Letter from William Coleman (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis reflecting on the state of the Federalist Party in Massachusetts and commenting on the characters of W[ebster] and Harper, 26 Dec. 1824
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Cornelius Coolidge, [1825]
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Notes and calculations by [Harrison Gray Otis], [1825]
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Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis of the cost of "Oakley," [1825]
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Story by [Harrison Gray Otis] about the omnipotence of God and the importance of adhering to his laws, [1825]
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Speech by [Harrison Gray Otis] decrying the importation of foreign manufactures and expounding the need for Americans to lead virtuous lives, [1825]
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (St. Croix) to Harrison Gray Otis describing the state of his plantation in St. Croix, 12 Feb. 1825
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Receipt from Cornelius Coolidge to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for the purchase of Liberty Square, 16 Mar. 1825
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Receipt from Cornelius Coolidge to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for the purchase of Liberty Square, 29 Mar. 1825
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (St. Croix) to Harrison Gray Otis explaining his financial situation, 11 Apr. 1825
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (St. Croix) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the precarious state of his affairs in St. Croix, 13 Apr. 1825
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Receipt from Cornelius Coolidge to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for mortgage of the Keith estate, 16 Apr. 1825
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Letter from Rufus King (Jamaica Queens, N.Y.) to Harrison Gray Otis about the unexpectedness of his going to Great Britain, 20 Apr. 1825
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Letter from Rufus King (Jamaica Queens, N.Y.) to Harrison Gray Otis about his appointment as minister to Great Britain, 28 Apr. 1825
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Receipt from Cornelius Coolidge to Harrison Gray Otis for a payment related to the purchase of Liberty Square, 30 Apr. 1825
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Receipt from Cornelius Coolidge to Harrison Gray Otis for payments related to the purchase of Liberty Square, 14 May 1825
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Receipt from Cornelius Coolidge to Harrison Gray Otis for payments related to the purchase of Liberty Square, 24 May 1825
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Receipt from Cornelius Coolidge to Harrison Gray Otis for payments related to the Liberty Square purchase, 27 May 1825
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Receipt from Cornelius Coolidge to Harrison Gray Otis for payments related to Liberty Square, 4 June 1825
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Receipt from Cornelius Coolidge to Harrison Gray Otis for payments related to the Liberty Square purchase, 11 June 1825
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Letter from William Coleman (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis about Robert Walsh's proposed history of the United States, 17 June 1825
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Receipt from Cornelius Coolidge to Harrison Gray Otis for payments related to the purchase of Liberty Square, 27 June 1825
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to her son advising him how to behave at school, 28 June 1825
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Receipt from Cornelius Coolidge to Harrison Gray Otis for payments related to Liberty Square, 7 July 1825
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Receipt from Cornelius Coolidge to Harrison Gray Otis for payments related to Liberty Square, 13 July 1825
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Receipt from Cornelius Coolidge to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on his account, 19 July 1825
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Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] regarding Thomas Edes's purchase of a lot of Otis's land, 25 July 1825
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Receipt from Cornelius Coolidge to Harrison Gray Otis for payments related to Liberty Square, 28 July 1825
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Albany) to Sally Foster Otis describing his journey through western Massachusetts and on to Albany, 3 Aug. 1825
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Receipt from Cornelius Coolidge to Harrison Gray Otis for payments related to the Liberty Square purchase, 15 Aug. 1825
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Receipt from Cornelius Coolidge to Harrison Gray Otis for payments related to the Liberty Square purchase, 17 Aug. 1825
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Receipt from Cornelius Coolidge to Harrison Gray Otis for payments related to the Liberty Square purchase, 30 Aug. 1825
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Receipt from Cornelius Coolidge to Harrison Gray Otis for payments related to the Liberty Square purchase, 9 Sep. 1825
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Letter from Frederick Klingspore (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis requesting financial assistance, 11 Sep. 1825
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Receipt from Cornelius Coolidge to Harrison Gray Otis for payments related to the Liberty Square purchase, 29 Sep. 1825
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Receipt from Cornelius Coolidge to Harrison Gray Otis for payments related to the Liberty Square purchase, 1 Oct. 1825
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to William Otis about Otisfield affairs, enclosed with "Remarks on Otisfield notes," 18 Oct. 1825
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"Remarks on Otisfield notes," by Harrison Gray Otis, enclosed with letter to William Otis regarding Otisfield affairs, 18 Oct. 1825
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Receipt from Cornelius Coolidge to Harrison Gray Otis for payments related to the Liberty Square purchase, 27 Oct. 1825
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Letter from Christopher Hughes (Baltimore) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding his personal affairs, 14 Nov. 1825
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Letter from Christopher Hughes (Baltimore) to Harrison Gray Otis about his services and accomplishments abroad and his need for a promotion, 28 Nov. 1825
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Letter from Joel Whitman (Portland) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the deed belonging to Samuel Walker of Harrison, Me., 29 Nov. 1825
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Memorandum by Christopher Hughes of the provenance of Gilbert Stuart's portrait of Thomas Jefferson, Dec. 1825, on verso of receipt from Gilbert Stuart to S. Smith, 22 Dec. 1803
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about Otis's account and local affairs, 8 Dec. 1825
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis uncovering a mistake in Otis's account and gossiping about local news, 17 Dec. 1825
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Receipt from Cornelius Coolidge to Harrison Gray Otis for payments related to the Liberty Square purchase, 20 Dec. 1825
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Letter from D. G. to Harrison Gray Otis regarding means adopted by a committee in Boston for the relief of sufferers in the province of New Brunswick, 20 Dec. 1825
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Letter from Christopher Hughes (Baltimore) to Harrison Gray Otis describing his activities, reflecting on his affinity with the city of Boston, and requesting Otis to contract Gilbert Stuart to undertake a portrait of George Washington, 21 Dec. 1825
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Letter from John Richards to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands, 24 Dec. 1825
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis regarding the Liberty Square purchase, [31 Dec. 1825]
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Liberty Square purchase account by Cornelius Coolidge, 31 Dec. 1825
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Cornelius Coolidge, 31 Dec. 1825
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Notice from James William Otis to Harrison Gray Otis that payment of the first installment on the stock of the Taunton Manufacturing Company will be due on the first of February, 12 Jan. 1826
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Notice from James William Otis to Harrison Gray Otis that payment of the first installment on the stock of the Taunton Manufacturing Company will be due on the first of February, 13 Jan. 1826
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Deposition of John Black in answer to questions proposed to him on behalf of John Richards, enclosed with questions proposed by John Richards with reference to Maine lands in the Bingham estate and affidavit of John Chamberlain certifying Black's testimony, 16 Jan. 1826
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Affidavit of John Chamberlain the testimony of John Black, enclosed with questions proposed by John Richards to John Black with reference to Maine lands in the Bingham estate and deposition of John Black, 16 Jan. 1826
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Questions proposed by John Richards to John Black with reference to Maine lands of the Bingham estate, enclosed with deposition of John Black and affidavit of John Chamberlain certifying Black's testimony, 16 Jan. 1826
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis presenting the particulars of the Harris case and gossiping about local news, 26 Jan. 1826
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Letter from Christopher Hughes (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding measures to engender his promotion, 12 Feb. 1826
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Agreement between Harrison Gray Otis and Cornelius Coolidge regarding the transfer of shares in the Liberty Square Purchase Company, 16 Feb. 1826
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Northampton) to Sally Foster Otis describing the illness of Arthur W. Lyman, 22 Feb. 1826
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Northampton) to Sally Foster Otis describing the physical deterioration of Arthur Lyman, 23 Feb. 1826
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Northampton) to Sally Foster Otis informing her of the death of Arthur Lyman, 24 Feb. 1826
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Northampton) to Sally Foster Otis describing the death of Arthur Lyman, 24 Feb. 1826
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Springfield) to Sally Foster Otis describing the burial of Arthur Lyman and informing her of his arrangements for returning home, 26 Feb. 1826
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on the illness of Sally Foster Otis and gossiping about local news, 19 Mar. [1826]
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Bond from Harrison Gray Otis in obligation to Grinfill Blake, 5 Apr. 1826
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Memorandum on the death of Harriet Otis, 17 Apr. 1826
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (New York) to Sophia Otis Ritchie describing her activities and commenting on the affairs of her children, 12 May 1826
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Will of Harrison Gray, Jr., 13 May 1826 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sophia Otis Ritchie commenting on the personal affairs of his son William, 16 May 1826
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Philadelphia) to Sophia Otis Ritchie describing her journey from New York to Philadelphia, 17 May 1826
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sophia Otis Ritchie discussing William's personal affairs, 18 May 1826
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Commission of Harrison Gray Otis as justice of the peace, 8 June 1826
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison discussing Harrison's financial situation and offering plans for its improvement, 3 July 1826 [copy]
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis discussing Otis's actions related to William Otis's broken engagement, 12 Sep. 1826
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the character and mishap of J. Richards, 16 Sep. 1826
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Deed from John Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for Maine lands adjacent to the Bingham Purchase, 5 Oct. 1826
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Letter from George Bond to Willard Phillips informing him that the committee considering the expediency of increasing steamboat navigation will meet on the following day, 14 Oct. 1826
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Minutes by Harrison Gray Otis of the committee considering the expediency of increasing steamboat navigation from the port of Boston, 20 Oct. 1826
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray, Jr. about their business affairs and his investments in the stock market, 28 Oct. 1826 [copy]
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Letter from William Little, Jr. to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the writing abilities of DeWitt Clinton, 6 Dec. 1826
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to William Little, Jr. regarding Little's refutation of charges leveled against Otis by the Republican Party, [10 Dec.] 1826 [draft]
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Letter from William Little, Jr. (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding his article on city politics, 11 Dec. 1826
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Letter from Sophia Gray (London) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding her father's and her business affairs, 29 Dec. 1826
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Letter from Jeremiah Van Rensselaer to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Otis's purchase of some carpets, 29 Dec. 1826
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Letter from Henry Farnam (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis offering condolences on the death of Harrison Gray Otis, Jr., 6 Jan. 1827
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Henry Farnam reflecting on the meaning of the death of Harrison Gray Otis, Jr., [8 Jan.] 1827 [draft]
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Letter from Philip Hone (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on Otis's defense of the Hartford Convention and discussing the power of the caucus system, 8 Jan. 1827
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Frederick Allen providing instructions regarding security against the debt of William King, 17 Feb. 1827 [copy]
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Letter from Francis Baylies (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 3 Mar. 1827
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Letter from Sophia Gray (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about her business affairs and her father's health, 22 Mar. 1827
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Letter from Timothy Pickering (Salem) to William Coleman about political issues at Boston and presidential politics, 30 Apr. 1827 [typescript]
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Letter from William Little, Jr. (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis requesting that Otis review his article on "one or two of the figures in the late political entertainment," 22 May 1827
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (New York) to Sophia Otis Ritchie describing her stay in New York, 10 June 1827
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (New York) to Sophia Otis Ritchie describing her activities and explaining her preference for Boston over New York, 17 June 1827
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray, Jr. regarding Gray's financial situation, 3 July 1827 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on the death of Harrison Gray Otis, Jr., the loquaciousness of Mrs. Jeffries, and the state of his health, 15 July 1827
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the poor state of both his health and his finances, 30 Sep. 1827
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Extract of letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Frederick Allen regarding William King, 1 Oct. 1827 [copy]
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Statement by [Harrison Gray Otis] of the cost of granite houses, [1828]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Philip Hone requesting that he take his son George Harrison Otis under his patronage, 1828 [draft]
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Receipt from M. M. Staniels to Asher Benjamin for payment for bricks, 10 Jan. 1828
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about John Quincy Adams, 10 Feb. [1828]
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Letter from Nathaniel Silsbee and Daniel Webster (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis, et al., thanking them for their expressions of confidence, 20 Feb. 1828
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to Sophia Otis Ritchie describing his business in New York, with letter from Harrison Gray Otis to William Foster, 10 May 1828
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (New York) to Sophia Otis Ritchie describing her activities, with letter from Harrison Gray Otis to George Otis, 10 May 1828
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (New York) to Sophia Otis Ritchie describing her activities and gossiping about her friends and acquaintances, 15 May 1828
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (New York) to Sophia Otis Ritchie describing her activities and commenting on her friends and acquaintances, 20 May 1828
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (New York) to Sophia Otis Ritchie describing her activities and commenting on the condition of Aunt Apthorp, 22 May 1828
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (New York) to Sophia Otis Ritchie describing her plans for leaving New York and commenting on the condition of Mary Apthorp, 25 May 1828
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (New York) to Sophia Otis Ritchie describing an asylum in New York for poor and destitute women, 1 June 1828
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Letter from J. E. Carrier (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis attempting to revive their friendship, 20 June 1828
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Receipt from Benjamin Lamson to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for services, 10 July 1828
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Receipt from Peters Pond & Co. to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for lumber, 14 July 1828
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Receipt from John Robinson to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for lime, 16 July 1828
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Agreement of Shubud Bills to cut off and rebuild a section of stone wall, 17 July 1828
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Robert Emery about Maine lands, 22 July 1828 [draft]
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Receipt from Peters Pond & Co. to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for lumber, 25 July 1828
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Receipt from John Newcomb to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for goods, 3 Aug. 1828
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Receipt from Benjamin Joy to Asher Benjamin for payment for bricks, 16 Aug. 1828
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Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about his business affairs and his health, 25 Sep. 1828
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Bill from Benjamin Joy, Harrison Gray Otis, and William Sullivan to the state of New Hampshire for services, Oct. 1828
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Letter from Theodore Dwight (Hartford) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding William Coleman's admission into the Hartford Convention, 10 Oct. 1828
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Theodore Dwight regarding William Coleman and the Hartford Convention, 15 Oct. 1828 [draft]
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Receipt from Francis Bates to William Foster Otis for payment for services, 1 Nov. 1828
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Letter from William Coleman (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Theodore Dwight's contention that he was denied admission to the Hartford Convention, 2 Nov. 1828
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Letter from William Coleman (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding his failure to be admitted to the Hartford Convention, 7 Nov. 1828
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Letter from William Coleman (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Theodore Dwight's contention that he was refused admittance into the Hartford Convention, 12 Nov. 1828
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Receipt from John Holmes to Asher Benjamin in favor of Harrison Gray Otis for payment for transportation costs, 12 Nov. 1828
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Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis of an agreement regarding the conveyance of land from Otis to Stoddard & Lincoln, 12 Nov. 1828
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Letter from William Coleman (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis about the pertinence of the Hartford Convention in the statesmen of South Carolina and about the publication of Otis's letters defending the Convention, 14 Nov. 1828
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Account and receipt from Asher Benjamin to Harrison Gray Otis for payment, 22 Nov. 1828
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison regarding the mortgage of two houses on Beacon Street, 29 Nov. 1828
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Receipt from William Gunaugh & Co. to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for lead, 1 Dec. 1828
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Letter from Charles P. Sumner to Harrison Gray Otis praising him for his talents and expressing his continued friendship, 2 Dec. 1828
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Receipt from John Pickett to Asher Benjamin in favor of Harrison Gray Otis for payment for services, 6 Dec. 1828
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Receipt from M. M. Staniels to Asher Benjamin in favor of Harrison Gray Otis for payment for bricks, 9 Dec. 1828
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to William Sullivan suggesting that the duty of any mayoral candidate is to obey the wishes of the majority, 16 Dec. 1828 [draft]
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Letter from Samuel F. McCleary (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis informing him of his election as mayor of the city of Boston, 22 Dec. 1828
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Letter from Philip Hone (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis congratulating Otis on his election to the office of mayor of Boston and explaining the reasons for his own failure to be elected mayor of New York, 29 Dec. 1828
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Estimate of extra charges of the Mount Vernon proprietors, [1829]
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Memorandum of unsettled bills of the Mount Vernon proprietors, [1829]
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Estimate of the extra cost of the corner houses of Harrison Gray Otis, [1829]
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Account by Asher Benjamin of changes to be made by the Mount Vernon proprietors, 1829
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Receipt from James Fullick to the Mount Vernon proprietors for payment for services, 1829
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Receipt from Benjamin Hadley to Asher Benjamin for payment for services, 3 Jan. 1829
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Receipt from D. P. Willey to Asher Benjamin for payment for goods and services, 3 Jan. 1829
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Gales and Seaton regarding their verbal abuse of Otis, 7 Jan. 1829 [typescript]
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Receipt from Josiah Oakes to Asher Benjamin in favor of Harrison Gray Otis for payment for services, 10 Jan. 1829
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Receipt from Lyman & Ralston to Asher Benjamin for payment for goods and services, 12 Jan. 1829
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Receipt from D. P. Willey to Asher Benjamin for payment for services, 12 Jan. 1829
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Letter from Henry W. Dwight (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about Otis's return to politics and the administration of Andrew Jackson, 15 Jan. 1829
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Letter from Calvin Goddard (Norwich) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the defense of the Hartford Convention, 19 Jan. 1829
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Receipt from Daniel Hastings to Asher Benjamin for payment for services, 19 Jan. 1829
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Receipt from D. P. Willey to Asher Benjamin for payment for services, 31 Jan. 1829
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Receipt from George Odiorne & Sons to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for goods and services, 4 Feb. 1829
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Receipt from Ira Allen to Asher Benjamin for payment for services, 5 Feb. 1829
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Receipt from Daniel Hastings to Asher Benjamin for payment for goods, 6 Feb. 1829
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Receipt from James Bowen to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for slating, 7 Feb. 1829
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Letter from Robert Troup (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Otis's defense of the eastern Federalists and the Hartford Convention, 12 Feb. 1829
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Letter from John W. Ames (Dedham) to Harrison Gray Otis describing public reaction to Adams's charge that the Hartford Convention was treasonous, 14 Feb. 1829
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Letter from Joseph Hopkinson (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Otis's view of the purpose of the Hartford Convention, 15 Feb. 1829
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Receipt from [Jonathan] Parker to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for sand paper and sand stones, 18 Feb. 1829
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Letter from W. H. Dillingham (West Chester, Penn.) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding John Quincy Adams's censure of the Hartford Convention, 19 Feb. 1829
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Receipt from Henry Ayling to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for turning, 23 Feb. 1829
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about Federalists, 26 Feb. 1829 [fragment]
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Letter from Robert Troup (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding John Quincy Adams's allegations against the Hartford Convention, 26 Feb. 1829
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Receipt from William Austin, warden of Massachusetts State Prison, to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for goods, 28 Feb. 1829
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Receipt from Carleton & Richardson to Asher Benjamin for payment for stonecutting, 28 Feb. 1829
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Receipt from John Hoppin to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for goods and services, 28 Feb. 1829
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Letter from a "political penitent" to Harrison Gray Otis and others regarding the renewed controversy over the Hartford Convention, 4 Mar. 1829
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Receipt from Charles Brooks & Co. to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for hardware, 4 Mar. 1829
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Receipts from Francis L. Bates to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for services, 5 Mar. 1829
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Joseph Hopkinson regarding William Plummer's published letter supporting John Quincy Adams's contention that the Hartford Convention was a subversive plot, 5 Mar. 1829 [copy]
Printed in part in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. II. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 254-255.
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Receipt from Cary & Dickinson to Asher Benjamin in favor of the Mount Vernon proprietors for payment for stonecutting, 6 Mar. 1829
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Receipt from John G. Loring & Co. to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for copper trunks, 6 Mar. 1829
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Receipt from Thomas Philpot to Asher Benjamin for payment for plumbing pipes, 7 Mar. 1829
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Receipt from Francis L. Bates to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for goods and services, 18 Mar. 1829
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Receipt from John Holton to Asher Benjamin for payment for trucking mahogany, 23 Mar. 1829
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Commodore C. L. Stewart regarding their conversation related to the purpose of the Hartford Convention, 23 Mar. 1829 [copy]
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Agreement with Stoddard & Lincoln to complete work, 25 Mar. 1829
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Receipt from John F. Priest to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for iron, 31 Mar. 1829
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Receipt from Levi Hawkes to Asher Benjamin for payment for tin pipes, 1 Apr. 1829
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Receipt from George L. Debois & Co. to Asher Benjamin for payment for services, 3 Apr. 1829
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Receipt from Homes & Homer to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for hardware, 4 Apr. 1829
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Receipt from Stoddard & Lincoln to Asher Benjamin in favor of Harrison Gray Otis for payment for services, 17 Apr. 1829
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Receipt from Conrad C. Carleton to Asher Benjamin for payment for stonecutting, 20 Apr. 1829
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Letter from Samuel Enderby (Blackheath) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding his son Henry William Gordon, 22 Apr. 1829
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Letter from Charles Stewart (Bordentown) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding their conversation related to the objectives of the Hartford Convention, 23 Apr. 1829
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Receipt from John Hoppin to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for goods and services, May 1829
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Receipt from George Odiorne & Son to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for nails, May 1829
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Receipt from William Austin, warden of Massachusetts State Prison, to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for various services, 8 May 1829
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Receipt from Asher Benjamin to Harrison Gray Otis for payment "on account of the house building on the avenue," 10 May 1829
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Martin Van Buren expressing his confidence in Andrew Jackson and offering him the use of his house in the event of a presidential tour to New England, 20 May 1829 [draft]
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (New York) to Sophia Otis Ritchie describing her activities and her plans for returning to Boston, 24 May 1829
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Letter from Martin Van Buren (Washington), on behalf of Andrew Jackson, to Harrison Gray Otis declining Otis's offer of the use of his mansion, 27 May 1829
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about her health and the wedding of William Foster Otis, 29 May 1829
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Letter from Samuel Davis (Plymouth) to Harrison Gray Otis inviting Otis to deliver an address at a forthcoming meeting, 30 May 1829
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Receipt from Boston Soap Stone Co. to Asher Benjamin in favor of Harrison Gray Otis for payment for goods, June 1829
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Samuel Davis, secretary of the Pilgrim Society, declining their invitation to deliver an address at Plymouth, [1 June] 1829 [draft]
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Letter from Charles P. Curtis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis thanking Otis for his public expressions of praise, 9 June 1829
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Letter from Levi Patch (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding tax collection on Otis's lands in Maine, 17 June 1829
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Receipt from Jeremiah R. Cook to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for goods, 19 June 1829
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Letter from Jonathan Lee (Andover) to Harrison Gray Otis asking for a gift for the church in Otis, Mass., 23 June 1829
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Receipt from Gridley & Blake to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for mahogany, 9 July 1829
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Receipt from Thomas Haviland to Asher Benjamin for payment on account, 9 July 1829
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Receipt from Stoddard & Lincoln to Asher Benjamin for payment on account, 10 July 1829
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Letter from C. D. H. to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Jefferson and Madison, 13 July 1829
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Letter from Edmund P. Gaines (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Otis's defense of the Hartford Convention, 19 July 1829
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Letter from A. C. McComb (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the case of young Mr. Ellingwood, 24 July 1829
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Asher Benjamin, Aug. 1829
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Receipt from Caleb Stowell to Asher Benjamin in favor of Harrison Gray Otis for payment for masonry, 3 Aug. 1829
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Receipt from Thomas McGuire to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for services, 15 Aug. 1829
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Receipt from Leonard Morse to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for carving, [17 Aug.] 1829
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Receipt from William Austin to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for services, 26 Aug. 1829
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Receipt from Safford & Lowe to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for supplies, Sep. 1829
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Receipt from Cary & Dickinson to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for marble and stone, 2 Sep. 1829
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Receipt from Joseph Lord of New England Glass Co. to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for glass, 3 Sep. 1829
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Receipt from John Templeton to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for tile, 4 Sep. 1829
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Receipt from Aqueduct Corporation to Asher Benjamin for payment for lead pipes, 11 Sep. 1829
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Receipt from Cary & Dickinson to Asher Benjamin in favor of the Mount Vernon proprietors for payment for services, 15 Sep. 1829
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Receipt from Shaw & Darling to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for lumber, [16 Sep.] 1829
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Receipt from John Hoppin to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for services, 25 Sep. 1829
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Letter from Richard Henry Lee (Leesburg, Va.) to Harrison Gray Otis defending the members of the Hartford Convention, 30 Sep. 1829
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Receipt from Thomas McGuire to Asher Benjamin for payment for work done on Beacon Street, 3 Oct. 1829
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Receipt from Benjamin Hadley to Asher Benjamin for payment for bricks, 9 Oct. 1829
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Receipt from Stoddard & Lincoln to Harrison Gray Otis and others for payment for goods and services, 9 Oct. 1829
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Receipt from Safford & Lowe to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for hardware, [13 Oct.] 1829
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Letter from John White (Albany) to Harrison Gray Otis appointing him an honorary member of the Albany Institute, 14 Oct. 1829
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Letter from William Sullivan to Harrison Gray Otis praising Otis's speech at Worcester, 20 Oct. 1829
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Receipt from Sylvester Holt to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for paper hanging, 23 Oct. 1829
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Receipt from Thomas McGuire to Asher Benjamin for work done on Beacon Street, 30 Oct. 1829
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Receipt from George Redding to Asher Benjamin in favor of Harrison Gray Otis and others for payment for oil and for painting, 31 Oct. 1829
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Sophia Otis Ritchie describing her activities and commenting on her family and friends, 6 Nov. 1829
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Sophia Otis Ritchie describing her activities, 9 Nov. 1829
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Sophia Otis Ritchie describing her social engagements and commenting on her friends and acquaintances, 12 Nov. 1829
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Receipt from New England Glass Co. to Asher Benjamin in favor of Harrison Gray Otis for payment for glass, 14 Nov. 1829
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Receipt from Francis L. Bates to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for services, 16 Nov. 1829
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Receipt from John Hoppin to Harrison Gray Otis and others for payment for carting stones and lumber, 16 Nov. 1829
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Receipt from Russell & Randall to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for pumps, 16 Nov. 1829
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Sophia Otis Ritchie about her grandson Montgomery Ritchie and the activities of her family, 24 Nov. 1829
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Deposition by Rufus G. Amory describing his conversation with Harrison Gray Otis related to the Hartford Convention, 2 Dec. 1829
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Letter from Rufus G. Amory (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Hartford Convention, 2 Dec. 1829
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Letter from Elijah Morse (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis accepting Otis's apology and discussing the suit of Simpson against Bates, 3 Dec. 1829
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Receipt from Asher Benjamin to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on account, 9 Dec. 1829
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Receipt from Alexander Twombly & Co. to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for hardware, 10 Dec. 1829
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Receipt from Revere Copper Co. to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for castors, 11 Dec. 1829
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Receipt from Perez Gill & Co. to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for lumber, 14 Dec. 1829
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Letter from Jonathan Lee (Otis) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the procurement of a church bell in Otis, 17 Dec. 1829, with letter from the superintending committee to Harrison Gray Otis, 1 Jan. 1830
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Receipt from Thomas McGuire to Asher Benjamin in favor of Harrison Gray Otis for payment for work, 19 Dec. 1829
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Letter from J. E. Carrier (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the mercantile education of Otis's son George, 20 Dec. 1829
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Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis of facts related to the abolition of the slave trade, [183-]
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Letter from Alexander H. Everett to Harrison Gray Otis about an election for representative, [1830]
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Letter from Henry W. Dwight (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis praising Otis's speech on the "Protective System," 10 Jan. 1830
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Letter from John L. Kerr (Easton, Md.) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning his son John B. Kerr's participation in an incident at Harvard, 10 Jan. 1830
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Receipt from Charles Brooks & Co. to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for hardware, 18 Jan. 1830
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Receipt from Josiah Bumstead & Son to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for paper hangings, 18 Jan. 1830
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Receipt from Thomas Howe to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for lumber, 18 Jan. 1830
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Receipt from Charles Scudder & Co. to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for hardware, 18 Jan. 1830
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about Otis's account, 27 Jan. 1830
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Receipt from Stoddard & Lincoln to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for carpentry, Mar. 1830
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Letter from Sophia Gray (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about the deterioration and death of Harrison Gray, Jr., 14 Mar. 1830
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Letter from George R. Gilmer (Milledgeville, Ga.) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning the case of Burret and Walker, 23 Mar. 1830
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Samuel Crocker regarding their business affairs, 31 Mar. 1830
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Letter from Sophia Gray (Leomington) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding her shaky financial situation, Apr. 1830
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Letter from the Societe Francaise de Statistique Universelle (Paris) to Harrison Gray Otis informing him of his acceptance as a foreign member, enclosed with information concerning the society, 5 Apr. 1830
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about the situation of Otis's sons William and Allyne, 6 Apr. 1830
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray, Jr. regarding business matters, 12 Apr. 1830 [copy]
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Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Asher Benjamin, 14 Apr. 1830
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia Gray reflecting on the life and character of Harrison Gray, Jr. and discussing his business affairs and his will, 28 Apr. 1830
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding their business transactions, 6 May 1830
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Order for a miniature of Harrison Gray Otis, 17 June 1830, enclosed with letter from James Frederick Otis to Harrison Gray Otis, 6 July 1830
Signed by Samuel Allyne Otis and others.
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis describing the affairs of his family, 18 June [1830]
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Letter from James Frederick Otis (Newburyport) to Harrison Gray Otis about obtaining a miniature of him, 6 July 1830, enclosed with order for the picture, 17 June 1830
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Letter from George Harrison to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on the tariff issue and conditions in the South, 23 July 1830
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Letter from Benjamin V. French, Benjamin W. Lamb, George Odiorne, Isaac Porter, Thomas Walley, Daniel Weld, and John D. Williams (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis expressing anti-Masonic sentiments, enclosed with resolutions directed against the Freemasons, 9 Sep. 1830
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Resolutions of a meeting in Faneuil Hall, enclosed with letter from John D. Williams and others to Harrison Gray Otis expressing anti-Masonic sentiments, 9 Sep. 1830
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Letter from Christopher Hughes (Stockholm) to Harrison Gray Otis requesting that Otis extend his friendship and his hospitality to John J. Appleton, 15 Sep. 1830
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (St. Croix) to Harrison Gray Otis about his shipments of sugar and rum to Boston and his improved financial situation, 15 Sep. 1830
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Letter from Joseph Bonaparte (Pointe Breeze) to Harrison Gray Otis, 20 Sep. 1830
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to the anti-Masonic committee explaining his reasons for voting against their petition for the use of Faneuil Hall, 20 Sep. 1830 [draft]
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Letter from Charles Zenner (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis dedicating his march to Otis, 4 Oct. 1830
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Pennsylvania Society and the city and county elections in Philadelphia, 13 Oct. 1830
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Diploma of Fellowship awarded to Harrison Gray Otis by the Literary and Historical Society of Quebec, 30 Oct. 1830
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Letter from George Parkman to Harrison Gray Otis regarding a copy of Benjamin Dearborn's lot plans, 24 Nov. [1830]
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (St. Croix) to Harrison Gray Otis thanking Otis for his services and describing his situation in St. Croix, 3 Dec. 1830
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (St. Croix) to Harrison Gray Otis about his brother's procrastination in selling his property and about the tariff bill, 16 Dec. 1830
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Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis of conveyances related to lots 60 and 61, bordered by Centre and May Streets, [1831]
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Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis of conveyances of the Batson lot, bordered by May and Buttolph Streets, [1831]
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Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis of conveyances related to the Brigham lot, bordered by Buttolph Street, [1831]
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Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis of conveyances of the May Street lot from Otis to Gardner and Osgood, [1831]
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Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis of conveyances of the Dana lot, bordered by May Street, 1831
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Letter from John B. Davis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning the testimony of Mr. Sherman, 31 Jan. 1831
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Letter from Abbott Lawrence (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis requesting aid, 22 Feb. 1831
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Letter from Abbott Lawrence (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Mr. Dwight's refusal to contribute to the cause, 23 Feb. 1831
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Letter from Daniel Messinger and others of the Committee of Artists and Mechanics (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis praising Otis's attention to the interests of home industry and domestic policy, 1 Mar. 1831
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to a committee of artists and mechanics expressing his respect and continued friendship for the industrious classes of the community, 2 Mar. 1831 [draft]
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Receipt from William King to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for expenses incurred in obtaining settlers on eastern lands, 14 Mar. 1831
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Letter from Isaac Coffin (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis requesting that Otis help him recover his losses, 15 Mar. 1831
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Letter from Isaac S. Lyon (Parsippany, N.J.) to Harrison Gray Otis requesting the eulogy delivered by Otis on the death of Alexander Hamilton, 15 Mar. 1831
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Letter from Isaac Coffin (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about his loss of property due to the deception of William Appleton, 26 Mar. 1831
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Letter from Isaac Coffin (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis describing how he was swindled by William Appleton, 28 Mar. 1831
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Letter from John G. Palfrey (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis discussing the ascension, 20 Apr. 1831
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Letter from Peter Remson & Co. (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning a shipment of wine to Otis, 21 Apr. 1831
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Letter from Levi Patch (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Otis's property in Maine, 30 Apr. 1831
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to Sally Foster Otis concerning personal matters, 6 May 1831
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about personal matters and John Quincy Adams's appearance at a meeting of anti-Masonic fanatics, 20 May 1831
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to his son James about the poor health of his wife and arrangements for bringing her home, 20 May 1831
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about her poor health and his activities, 24 May 1831
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about personal matters, 26 May 1831
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Memorandum by William Foster Otis regarding a particular deed, 30 May [1831]
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Letter from Sidney Bartlett to William Foster Otis setting up a meeting in order to discuss the case of Tileston vs. Inches, et al., 24 June [1831]
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Letter from Sidney Bartlett to William Foster Otis regarding a matter to be settled between them, 25 June [1831]
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Receipt from Loring, Brown & Son to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for services, 28 June 1831
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Letter from R. M. Hodges (Bridgewater) to Harrison Gray Otis enclosing his sermon occasioned by the death of Dr. Reed, 2 July 1831
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about the repair of their house and William's oration, 6 July 1831
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Letter from William Foster Otis to S. Bartlett regarding the controversy between Inches and Tileston, 16 July [1831]
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Letter from William H. Sumner to Harrison Gray Otis offering his sympathy and support, 20 July 1831
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Letter from Sidney Bartlett to William Foster Otis regarding the matter of Inches vs. Tileston, 22 July 1831
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Letter from William Foster Otis to Allyne Otis about his activities and the affairs of his family, 13 Aug. 1831
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Summons to Otis Tileston to appear in court related to the case of Henderson Inches, et al. vs. Otis Tileston, Sep. 1831
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Letter from Sidney Bartlett to Harrison Gray Otis about Otis's conveyances, 8 Sep. 1831
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Letter from Sidney Bartlett to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the case of Inches vs. Tileston, 26 Sep. 1831
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Letter from Benjamin F. Hunt (Charleston, S.C.) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Liberator, 4 Oct. 1831
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. II. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 276-278.
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Letter from Robert Y. Hayne (Charleston, S.C.) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Liberator, 14 Oct. 1831
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. II. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 278-280.
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Letter from Otis Tileston (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding his case against Henderson Inches, 15 Oct. 1831
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Letter from Ellen Custis Lewis (Alexandria) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Liberator, 17 Oct. 1831
Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. II. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 259-261.
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Letter from John C. Park (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the abolishment of imprisonment for debt as an issue in the state election, 20 Oct. 1831
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to J. C. Park stating that he has no desire for a seat in the legislature, 21 Oct. 1831
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Louis McLane on politics, 25 Oct. 1831 [draft]
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Letter from Louis McLane (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis on politics, 31 Oct. 1831
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about the estate of Jonathan Mason and the termination of his mayoralty, 21 Nov. 1831
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Letter from G. Stuart Newton (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis requesting compensation for his services, [1832]
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Sketch by Harrison Gray Otis of a deed for property on Chestnut Street, [1832]
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Sketch by [Harrison Gray Otis] of Henderson Inches's title to lots on May Street, [1832]
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Statement by Harrison Gray Otis for Eliza Boardman Otis about Taunton Manufacturing Company, with typescript, [1832]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis regarding a change in plans due to the arrest of their friend Allen, [1832]
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Letter from William Clough to Harrison Gray Otis expressing his gratitude for Otis's kindness and generosity, 1 Jan. [1832]
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Letter from Henry A. S. Dearborn (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about the tariff and the protection of American industry, 7 Jan. 1832
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison expressing his relief at no longer being in public office and reflecting on the state of affairs in Washington, 9 Jan. 1832
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Letter from Nathan Appleton (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the tariff issue, 11 Jan. 1832
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Louis McLane about politics, 17 Jan. 1832 [draft]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison regarding the renewal of the bank charter, 22 Jan. 1832
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (St. Croix) to Harrison Gray Otis describing the condition of his estate, 28 Jan. 1832
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about borrowing money from Harrison and the rejection of Van Buren as minister to Great Britain, 14 Feb. 1832
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Letter from George H. Otis (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about forming a copartnership, 15 Feb. 1832
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis discussing the terms of Otis's partnership with George Otis and reflecting on the necessity of young men to be employed, 16 Feb. 1832
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis offering Otis a loan and discussing the political situation in Washington, 17 Feb. 1832
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Letter from Redwood Fisher (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the publication of Otis's essay on the tariff and the American system, 20 Feb. 1832
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Mrs. Warren about personal matters, with typescript, 24 Feb. [1832]
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Letter from Nathan Appleton (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about the tariff issue and the question of the Black population, 26 Feb. 1832
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Letter from Henry A. S. Dearborn (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on the tariff issue, the exportation of free Black people, and the progress of emancipation, 26 Feb. 1832
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Letter from J. Borland (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis declining any form of assistance to Mr. Woodward, 28 Feb. 1832
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Letter from Henry Clay (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 17 Mar. 1832
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Letter from Joshua Chase (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning the payment of his bill, 19 Mar. 1832
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison on his financial situation and politics in Washington, 23 Mar. 1832
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about business matters and the political picture in Washington, 28 Mar. 1832
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison describing the situation of his son George and expressing opposition to the continuation of the bank, 29 Mar. 1832
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Daniel Webster on the tariff, 11 Apr. 1832 [copy]
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Letter from Mahlon Dickerson (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis on the tariff, 6 May 1832
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis describing his journey to Philadelphia and his activities, 13 May 1832
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Baltimore) to George Harrison commenting on the wedding of William Harrison, society in Baltimore, and the prevalence of violence in and out of Congress, 18 May 1832
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing his activities and inquiring about matters at home, 20 May 1832
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to Sally Foster Otis describing his plans for returning home, 26 May 1832
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to George Harrison about his activities and his son Allyne, 28 May 1832
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Letter from Henry A. S. Dearborn (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on the tariff issue, the Bank Bill, and the rejection of Van Buren as minister to Great Britain, 8 June 1832
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Letter from Daniel Webster (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about the tariff issue and the Bank Bill, 8 June 1832
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison discussing personal matters and reflecting on his distaste for society, 10 June 1832
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Letter from George Morey (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Boston & Worcester Railroad, 11 June 1832
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Daniel Webster about politics, 12 June 1832 [typescript]
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Letter from George Harrison to Harrison Gray Otis on the bank bill, the tariff issue, and the decision of the Democratic Party to drop Andrew Jackson, 13 June 1832
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Morey regarding the prospects of the Worcester Railroad Company, with typescript, 17 June 1832
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Letter from John Davis (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis on politics, 18 June 1832
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about personal matters and the bank and tariff bills, 20 June 1832
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison describing his activities and his business affairs, inviting Harrison to Boston, and commenting on the bank and tariff issues, 23 June 1832
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Letter from Sidney Bartlett (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the suit of Inches, et al. vs. Tileston, 29 June 1832
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Letter from Henry A. S. Dearborn (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis discussing the tariff issue, 30 June 1832
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Daniel Webster regarding the tariff bill and the American system, with typescript, July 1832 [incomplete]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to William Sullivan congratulating him on the engagement of his daughter, 3 July 1832
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Letter from Daniel Webster (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about the tariff, 7 July 1832
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison commenting on Andrew Jackson and his veto of the Bank Bill and on the unprincipled character of the people, 1 Aug. 1832
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on the cholera panic in Philadelphia, the character of Andrew Jackson, and European politics, 5 Aug. 1832
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to W. Moody about Maine lands, with incomplete typescript, 31 Aug. [1832]
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Letter from Augustus Frederick, Duke of Sussex, to Sir Isaac Coffin about personal matters, 31 Aug. 1832
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Notebook of William Foster Otis containing notes and arguments related to the case of Inches and Tileston, Oct. 1832
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis discussing their business affairs and gossiping about local news, 1 Oct. 1832
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) commenting on the unprincipled character of Andrew Jackson and South Carolina's plans to nullify the protective system, 1 Oct. 1832
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on George Mifflin Dallas and a contested election in Philadelphia, 7 Oct. 1832
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Sketch by [Harrison Gray Otis] of submission to arbitrators in the case of Inches vs. Tileston, 10 Oct. 1832
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about South Carolina's threat to the Constitution and the possibility of Otis becoming president of the branch bank in Boston, 7 Nov. 1832
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis discussing Andrew Jackson and the issue of nullification, 11 Nov. 1832
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Letter from George Harrison to Harrison Gray Otis about personal matters, 15 Nov. [1832]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about his business affairs and treason and insurrection in South Carolina, 20 Nov. 1832
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis stating the terms of his loan to Otis, 28 Nov. 1832
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Samuel Allyne Otis stating his inability to find employment for him and denying his request for a loan, with typescript, 30 Nov. 1832
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about the terms of his loan and other business matters, 1 Dec. 1832
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Letter from Mount Vernon proprietors Amos Cotting, William Mason, David Sears, and William Sullivan to Harrison Gray Otis requesting an agreement concerning a certain lot, 11 Dec. 1832
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to the Mount Vernon proprietors responding to their letter of 11 Dec. 1832, 20 Dec. 1832
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Letter from Mathew Carey (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis discussing pamphleteering for and against manufacturers, 21 Dec. 1832
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Letter from Henry A. S. Dearborn (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis on politics, 22 Dec. 1832
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Letter from Theodore Sedgwick (Stockbridge) to Harrison Gray Otis discussing the claims of Georgia and the removal of the Native Americans, 27 Dec. 1832
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Notes by Harrison Gray Otis related to a case involving the transferal of property, with sketch of plots, [1833]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Henry Clay stating that the serious illness of his son prevents him from welcoming Clay to Boston in the manner which he deserves, [1833] [copy]
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Notes by Harrison Gray Otis about the laws and rulings relevant to his case against Mr. Inches, [1833]
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Statement by Harrison Gray Otis refuting the claims of Henderson Inches for damages against him, [1833]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Theodore Sedgwick about pardoning the missionaries and preventing the southern states from uniting, with typescript, 3 Jan. 1833
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Letter from Mathew Carey (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the tariff issue, 9 Jan. 1833
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Letter from Mathew Carey (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning the tariff issue, 14 Jan. 1833
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Letter from Mathew Carey to Harrison Gray Otis concerning the tariff issue, 23 Jan. 1833
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to J. P. Mason regarding the deeds to be made out to the Mason and Joy heirs, 4 Feb. 1833 [draft]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to William P. Mason regarding his conflict with the Mount Vernon proprietors, 13 Feb. 1833
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia Gray thanking her for family bible entries, 17 Feb. 1833
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about politics, 20 Feb. 1833
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on the passage of the tariff bill and predicting the dissolution of the union, 4 Mar. 1833
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison commenting on the Tariff and Enforcing Act and on Henry Clay, 5 Mar. 1833
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about the circumstances of his children and his financial affairs, 11 Mar. 1833
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis discouraging manufacturing schemes and commenting on Clay, Calhoun, the bank and [Gulian C.] Verplank, and bribery and corruption in the United States, 15 Mar. 1833
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison concerning their business transactions, 21 Mar. 1833
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sir Isaac Coffin regarding a bill sent to Coffin by Otis's son, with typescript, 29 Mar. 1833
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison discussing his business affairs, 3 Apr. 1833
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Letter from Mathew Carey (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning the tariff issue, 24 Apr. 1833
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Letter from Mathew Carey (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning the tariff issue and the American system, 25 Apr. 1833
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Letter from Mathew Carey to Harrison Gray Otis concerning the tariff issue, 26 Apr. 1833
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Letter from Mathew Carey (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis discussing the personal interests of manufacturers, 29 Apr. 1833
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Indenture of arbitration of Harrison Gray Otis with Henderson Inches and others, made and executed at Boston, 1 May 1833
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Letter from Mathew Carey (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding a reimbursement of the money he expended "in defence of the vital interests of men of overgrown wealth," 4 May 1833
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Letter from Mathew Carey (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis attempting to prove "a total and most culpable neglect of duty (on the part of wealthy manufacturers) towards their countrymen," 11 May 1833
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison regarding the motivation of John Quincy Adams, 20 May 1833
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Letter from Sidney Bartlett to Harrison Gray Otis concerning the indenture of arbitration between Otis and Henderson Inches, 27 May 1833
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis concerning personal and family matters, 14 June 1833
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to T. Lee concerning a disagreement between Lee and an unnamed party, with typescript, 20 June 1833
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Letter from George D. A. Parks and M. M. Southworth (Lockport) to Harrison Gray Otis requesting information about Otis's career to be included in a work entitled "The Lives of Eminent American Statesmen and Orators," 24 June 1833
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Letter from Eliza G. Otis to Harrison Gray Otis concerning George Parish, [July 1833]
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Statement of Harrison Gray Otis as umpire between George Parish, Jr. and Henry G. Rice, July 1833 [copy]
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Certificate issued by Robert D. Tucker to Harrison Gray Otis for having contributed $300 to the New England Institution for the Education of the Blind, July 1833
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Letter from George Parish, Jr. (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis defending his motivation in writing "Scenes at the Fair," 23 July 1833
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Letter from Henry G. Rice (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning the apology to be made by George Parish, 23 July 1833
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Letter from George Parish, Jr. (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis enclosing an explanation of his intentions in writing the pamphlet "Scenes at the Fair," 24 July 1833
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Statement by George Parish, Jr. about "Scenes at the Fair," enclosed with letter to Harrison Gray Otis, 24 July 1833
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Letter from Henry Middleton (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis introducing [James Louis] Petigru, a member of the Union Party of South Carolina, 25 July 1833
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Letter from George Parish, Jr. (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding his conflict with Henry G. Rice, [26 July 1833]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to the arbitrators in the case of H. Inches vs. Tileston offering to sell and convey a lot of land, 4 Aug. 1833
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Letter from Sidney Bartlett (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the case of Inches vs. Tileston, with copy of letter sent to Charles W. Cartwright and others, 8 Aug. 1833
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Letter from Sidney Bartlett to William Foster Otis disagreeing with Otis's interpretation of the case of Wilkinson vs. Scott, [9 Aug. 1833], with letter from Otis to Bartlett referring to the case, 9 Aug. 1833
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to William Moody about lands in Belfast, with typescript, 9 Aug. 1833
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Letter from William Foster Otis to Sidney Bartlett referring to the case of Wilkinson and Scott, 9 Aug. 1833, with letter from Bartlett to Otis refuting Otis's contention, [9 Aug. 1833]
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Letter from Sidney Bartlett (Boston) to Charles W. Cartwright and others concerning the case of Inches vs. Tileston, 10 Aug. 1833
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Caleb Loring and others discussing the particulars of the case of Inches vs. Tileston, 10 Aug. 1833
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Letter from J. D. Elliot to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 27 Aug. 1833
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison commenting on Harrison's son Fisher, 28 Aug. 1833
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Parks and M. M. Southworth declining to comply with their request "to contribute to the memoirs of my life," with typescript, 5 Sep. 1833
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Letter from Christopher Hughes to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on his family and his activities, 16 Sep. [1833]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison describing the affairs of his children and discussing the issue of the bank, 27 Sep. 1833
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison discussing their business transactions, 3 Oct. 1833
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison describing the illness of his son George Harrison Otis, 19 Oct. 1833
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison describing the reactions of his family to the death of his son George Harrison Otis, 21 Nov. 1833
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Letter from Benjamin Gorham (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 23 Dec. 1833
1834-1842
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia Gray about her finances and the death of his son George Harrison Otis, 11 Jan. 1834
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison concerning the effects of Andrew Jackson's economic policies, 13 Jan. 1834
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Letter from Edward Livingston (Paris) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Jane Inglis, 28 Jan. 1834
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Letter from Jane Inglis to Harrison Gray Otis enclosing a letter from Sir Alexander Duff, [Feb. 1834]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison describing the economic troubles prevailing in Boston, 1 Feb. 1834
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Letter from A. Bradford (New Bedford) to Harrison Gray Otis praising Otis's spirit of patriotism and qualifying his support of Andrew Jackson, 3 Feb. 1834
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Letter from Benjamin Pickman (Salem) to Harrison Gray Otis commending Otis's political career, 3 Feb. 1834
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Benjamin Pickman describing the mounting tension between the monied interests and the middling and lower classes, with typescript, 5 Feb. 1834
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison condemning Jackson's incitement of the lower classes and describing the effects of his economic policies, 8 Feb. 1834
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about his health and the political situation in Washington and Pennsylvania, 11 Feb. 1834
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (St. Croix) to Harrison Gray Otis giving his views respecting the United States Bank, 12 Feb. 1834
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison concerning Andrew Jackson and the United States Bank, 15 Feb. 1834
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Letter from George Gibbs (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Oliver Wolcott letters, 22 Feb. [1834]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about the effects of Andrew Jackson's economic policies, 26 Feb. 1834
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about the susceptibility of the lowest classes to the rule of demagogues, with letter from Sophia Otis Ritchie to Mrs. George Harrison about personal matters, 11 Mar. 1834
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Letter from Sophia Otis Ritchie (Boston) to Mrs. George Harrison about personal matters, with letter from Harrison Gray Otis to George Harrison about the susceptibility of the lowest classes to the rule of demagogues, 11 Mar. 1834
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to John Quincy Adams acknowledging receipt of Adams's speech, 6 May 1834
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Letter from Thomas P. Cushing and Giles Lodge (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis expressing gratitude for Otis's donation to the Brattle Street Church, 15 May 1834
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison expressing his fear of democracy and universal suffrage, 16 May 1834
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about democracy, the "many-headed monster," 19 June 1834
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to William Sullivan and others concerning their lots of land on May Street, 28 June 1834
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Letter from Benjamin Hazard (Newport) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning the Hartford Convention, 9 July 1834
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about Andrew Jackson and his Kitchen Cabinet, 14 July 1834
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Letter from J. J. Crittenden (Louisville) to Harrison Gray Otis requesting that Otis extend his hospitality to his daughter and son-in-law Chapman Coleman, 17 July 1834
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about politics, 31 July 1834
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Letter from Benjamin Hazard (Newport) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning the Hartford Convention, 11 Aug. 1834
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Letter from Benjamin Hazard (Newport) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the Hartford Convention, 18 Aug. 1834
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Benjamin Hazard concerning the Hartford Convention, [20 Aug. 1834] [draft]
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Letter from John Lowell (Roxbury) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Hartford Convention, 22 Aug. 1834
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about personal matters and politics, 18 Oct. 1834
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to George Harrison about personal matters, 11 Nov. 1834
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) recommending Jane Inglis's school, 15 Nov. 1834 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to George Harrison discussing the president and the confidentiality of his cabinet, 17 Nov. 1834
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Letter from William Foster Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning legal matters, 21 Nov. 1834
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to George Harrison describing the government as one that appeals to the passions of the people, 15 Dec. 1834
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Letter from Jane Inglis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis requesting his support for her school, 19 Dec. 1834
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to E. Laffan concerning his transactions with Laffan's firm, 20 Dec. 1834
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Children of John Gray, [1835]
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Letter from Samuel T. Armstrong (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis requesting Otis's advice about whether or not he should accept a nomination for mayor, [1835]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to William Sullivan regarding the rupture in their relationship, [1835] [draft]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to George Harrison describing the poisoning of his son James's entire family, 19 Jan. 1835
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to George Harrison about the poisoning of his son James's family, 21 Jan. 1835
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to George Harrison describing the recovery of James's family, 23 Jan. 1835
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to George Harrison speculating about the "foul agent" who poisoned James Otis's family, 4 Feb. 1835
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (St. Croix) to Harrison Gray Otis describing his situation in St. Croix and discussing the relation of enslavers and enslaved people on the island, 6 Feb. 1835
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to George Harrison about his health and the United States's relationship with France, 26 Feb. 1835
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (St. Croix) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on the crime committed on James's family and describing his financial situation, 6 Mar. 1835
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (St. Croix) to Harrison Gray Otis about their business transactions and events in Congress, 26 Mar. 1835
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to George Harrison about the condition of his wife, 1 Apr. 1835
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to George Harrison concerning the health of his wife, 11 Apr. 1835
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (St. Croix) to Harrison Gray Otis describing his circumstances in St. Croix, 23 Apr. 1835
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (St. Croix) to Harrison Gray Otis about personal matters, 8 May 1835
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (St. Croix) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning his financial situation, 9 May 1835
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (St. Croix) to Harrison Gray Otis about a fire on his estate and the marketing and production of his sugar crop, 20 May 1835
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to George Harrison concerning the purchase of some land, 22 May 1835
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (St. Croix) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the unexpected departure of his manager, 24 June 1835
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Andrew Ritchie about Ritchie's plantation and the affairs of Otis's family, 10 July 1835
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (St. Croix) to Harrison Gray Otis describing how a plan for emancipation was blocked in St. Croix, 28 July 1835
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to George Harrison about the "universal spirit of speculation and rise of real estate in all quarters of the compass and to the utmost boundary of the country," 30 July 1835
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Letter from D. Lynch (Bordeaux) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning Otis's order of 150 bottles of wine, 2 Aug. 1835
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (St. Croix) to Harrison Gray Otis describing the effects of a hurricane in St. Croix and stating his prospects for the following year, 27 Aug. 1835
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Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Newport) to Harrison Gray Otis about family matters, 4 Sep. 1835
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison presenting his views on slavery and contending that the soul cannot be annihilated, 10 Sep. 1835
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about his address on slavery and the proper relationship between a captain and his crew, 12 Sep. 1835
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (St. Croix) to Harrison Gray Otis about the death of his brother William and the business transactions between them, 17 Sep. 1835
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Letter from Philip Hone (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis about the abolitionists, 25 Sep. 1835
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Letter from Robert C. Winthrop (Boston), on behalf of the alumni of Harvard College, to Harrison Gray Otis requesting that he offer some remarks on the festival of Harvard's bicentenary, 27 Sep. 1836
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison regarding their business transactions, 28 Sep. 1835
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Composition by Harrison Gray Otis III entitled "Retour d'un pere de famille," Oct. 1835
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about his preference for Van Buren over White or Harrison for president, 21 Oct. 1835
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to G. Lyman concerning personal matters, 10 Nov. 1835
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about the affairs of his family and about the Whig Party, 20 Nov. 1835
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison commenting on the achievements of Daniel Webster and expressing his belief that "a creditor can never be disgraced by refraining from coercive measures against an acknowledged debtor," 17 Dec. 1835
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison commenting on a book by [James Trecothick] Austin and expressing astonishment at Pennsylvania's preference for Van Buren over Webster, 28 Dec. 1835
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis III to his grandfather Harrison Gray Otis, [1836]
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning his financial affairs, 2 Jan. 1836
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison discussing [William Ellery] Channing's views on slavery, 22 Jan. 1836
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Letter from William Hayden, Jr. (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis requesting that Otis sign a subscription for the erection of an iron fence around Boston Common, 20 Apr. 1836
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to William Hayden, Jr. about fencing Boston Common, [21] Apr. 1836 [copy]
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (St. Croix) to Harrison Gray Otis about his having a personal estate in Boston, 25 Apr. 1836
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Documents related to the division of Jonathan Mason's real estate, 30 May 1836 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to George Harrison concerning a combination on the part of journeymen tailors to raise wages, 6 June 1836
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Letter from John G. Palfrey (Cambridge) to Harrison Gray Otis about personal matters, 26 Aug. 1836
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Poem from Sally Foster Otis to Harrison Gray Otis regarding her approaching death, [Sep. 1836]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison related to the death of Sally Foster Otis, 23 Sep. 1836
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Letter from Charles W. Hanson (Baltimore) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Maryland Constitution, 3 Nov. 1836
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Charles W. Hanson about the Maryland Constitution, 7 Nov. 1836
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Letter from Richmond M. MacLeod to Harrison Gray Otis describing the schools, churches, streets, and society of Pittsburgh, 17 Nov. 1836
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Letter from James William Otis (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis about family and business matters, 8 Dec. 1836
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Letter from Benjamin F. Hallett (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis admiring Otis's "frankness, consistency and uniform conciliation of your course as a public, as well as a private citizen," 24 Dec. 1836
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about politics and the works of Alexis de Tocqueville, 29 Dec. 1836
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Minutes and diagrams by Nathaniel I. Bowditch related to the suit of Overseers of the Poor vs. Harrison Gray Otis and his grantees (Copley and Allen pastures), [1837]
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Minutes and diagrams by Nathaniel I. Bowditch related to the suit of Overseers of the Poor vs. Harrison Gray Otis and his grantees (Zachariah Phillips pasture), [1837]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia Gray concerning the death of Sally Foster Otis, 6 Jan. 1837 [copy]
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis claiming that there is no longer any public virtue, 14 Jan. 1837
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about their business transactions and the jealousy of the poor against the rich, 31 Jan. 1837
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison concerning his business and legal transactions, 23 Jan. 1837
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (St. Croix) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning Otis's power of attorney, 3 Feb. 1837
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Reuben Craven regarding some money owed to Craven, 8 Feb. 1837
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Letter from Eliza H. Otis (Rome) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on the death of Sally Foster Otis and on the activities of her son Harrison Gray Otis III, 14 Feb. 1837
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (St. Croix) to Harrison Gray Otis about his affairs in St. Croix and the politics of the United States, 7 Mar. 1837
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Mr. Knapp concerning an address by his friend S. L. Knapp, 12 Mar. 1837
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison concerning the health of his family, the Harris correspondence, and the affairs of his son Allyne, 15 Mar. 1837
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about his activities and politics, 22 Mar. 1837
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison concerning the drive for abolition, 4 Apr. 1837
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Letter from Reuben Craven (Hull, England) to Harrison Gray Otis describing the health of his family, 2 May 1837
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (St. Croix) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding his financial situation, 6 May 1837
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning business failures in the city of Philadelphia, 8 May 1837
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison describing the effects of the panic on his financial situation, 8 May 1837
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on the politics and the economy of the United States, 11 May 1837
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison describing the state of his finances, 16 May 1837
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison on politics and the economy, 25 May 1837
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on the effects of the suspension of specie payments, 3 June 1837
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Martin Van Buren advocating a strong national currency, 6 June 1837 [draft]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about his intentions to visit Harrison, 7 June 1837
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to George Harrison concerning his plans to be in Philadelphia, 9 June 1837
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison gossiping about local news, 26 June 1837
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison concerning his son Allyne, 9 Sep. 1837
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison describing both his financial and his personal affairs, 19 Sep. 1837
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Eliza Boardman Otis advising her to return home, 11 Oct. 1837 [draft]
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Letter from C. S. Henry (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis requesting information for a vindication of the old Federal Party, 7 Nov. 1837
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison commenting on his family, the spread of democracy, and the situation in Canada, 27 Nov. 1837
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison on constitutions and his attitude toward life, 15 Jan. 1838
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison commenting on politics and the economy, 15 Feb. 1838
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about their business transactions and his health, 25 Feb. 1838
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Henry Clay about politics, 9 Mar. 1838
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison describing an accident he had and commenting on the effects of universal suffrage, 15 Mar. 1838
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to the mayor, council, and aldermen of Boston about the water supply, 9 Apr. 1838
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Letter from James William Otis (New York) to George Harrison regarding the financial situation in New York, 1 May 1838
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison describing his circumstances, expressing his fear of democracy, and praising Nicholas Biddle, 9 May 1838
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison commenting on the bank and the connection between democracy and the monied interest, 16 May 1838
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about his intention to visit New York and Philadelphia, 2 June 1838
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to George Harrison concerning his arrival and visit in New York, 7 June 1838
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Letter from Henry Clay (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 26 June 1838
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Letter from Henry Clay (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning the political prospects of Daniel Webster, 7 July 1838
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (St. Croix) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning various financial transactions and personal matters, 12 July 1838
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison concerning his recovery from a fall, his debt of $30,000 owed to Harrison, and politics, 20 July 1838
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Henry Clay with comments on the political prospects of the Whig Party in the 1839 elections, 27 July 1838
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Record by [John P. Bigelow] of political offices held by Harrison Gray Otis between 1796 and 1831, [4 Aug. 1838], enclosed with letter from Bigelow to Otis about political offices held by Otis, 4 Aug. 1838
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Letter from John P. Bigelow (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning political offices held by Otis, 4 Aug. 1838, enclosed with memorandum listing the political offices held by Otis between 1796 and 1831, [4 Aug. 1838]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison concerning the payment of a debt owed to Otis and personal matters, 20 Aug. 1838
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Letter from Henry Clay (Ashland, Ky.) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning election results in western and southern states and prospects for the Whig Party, 1 Sep. 1838
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Letter from Henry Clay (Ashland, Ky.) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning the Whig Party defeat in Maine, 24 Sep. 1838, with excerpts of a letter from Richard Haughton to Clay, 7 Mar. 1838
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison concerning the defeat of the Whig Party in Pennsylvania, the general effects of universal suffrage, and financial matters, including the Charles River Bridge case, 23 Oct. 1838
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Letter from Henry Clay (Ashland, Ky.) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning political attacks on Clay in the press and personal matters, 24 Oct. 1838
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Henry Clay about Whig Party politics and attacks on Clay in the Atlas, 5 Nov. 1838
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Letter from Henry Clay (Ashland, Ky.) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning the Whig Party defeats in Ohio and other states and Clay's personal views on slavery, 14 Nov. 1838
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Letter from Samuel T. Armstrong (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis thanking Otis for the loan of books and asking for his views on the Bible and religion, 27 Nov. 1838
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis [Boston] to President Martin Van Buren acknowledging receipt of a copy of the president's message to Congress and an accompanying personal letter from Van Buren, [Dec. 1838] [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison concerning personal matters and political and financial news in Boston, 7 Dec. 1838
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Letter from Henry Clay (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning Whig Party politics and the actions of the supporters of various possible presidential candidates, including Daniel Webster, William Henry Harrison, and Clay, 13 Dec. 1838
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Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] concerning the cost of silk machinery, [1839]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to W. C. Alwin concerning Mr. Sear's drain, [1839]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis [Boston] to George H. Otis concerning politics and personal matters, [1839]
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Letter from Henry Clay (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 1 Jan. 1839
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia Gray concerning personal matters, 9 Jan. 1839
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Henry Clay, 11 Jan. 1839
Printed in: Colton, Calvin, ed. The Private Correspondence of Henry Clay. New York: A.S. Barnes & Co., 1855. 437.
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Moses Grant regarding a gift to charity, 14 Jan. 1839
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Letter from Thomas R. Colledge (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning the decision of the Medical Missionary Society in China not to elect honorary members, 15 Jan. 1839 [printed]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Moses Grant concerning his gift to charity, 15 Jan. 1839
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about his health, the deleterious effects of a democracy, and the political prospects of Daniel Webster, 20 Jan. 1839
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Henry Clay on politics, with typescript, 23 Jan. 1839
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Letter from Henry Clay (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning politics, 24 Jan. 1839
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Thomas R. Colledge concerning the Medical Missionary Society in China, 25 Jan. 1839
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Letter from John Whipple (Providence) to Harrison Gray Otis requesting Otis's opinion related to the attempt made to "engraft abolition feeling upon whig principles," 8 Feb. 1839
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Letter from Sophia Gray (London) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning personal matters, 11 Feb. 1839
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Letter from William Sullivan [Boston] to Harrison Gray Otis praising certain papers written by Otis, 11 Feb. 1839
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Letter from William Sullivan (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about his inability to meet with Otis, 13 Feb. 1839
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison gossiping about local news and reflecting on the fate of the Whig Party, 16 Feb. 1839
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Letter from Henry Clay (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 18 Feb. 1839
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about their business transactions and personal matters, 26 Feb. 1839
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to John Whipple regarding the Rhode Island legislature's protest against the "Gag" Resolution, 1 Mar. 1839 [copy]
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Letter from John Whipple (Providence) to Harrison Gray Otis about the publication of Otis's letter regarding the Rhode Island legislature's protest against the "Gag" Resolution, 5 Mar. 1839
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Letter from Arthur Livermore (Waltham) to Harrison Gray Otis drawing a parallel between the destruction of Venice and Genoa and the "painful possibilities" contemplated in Otis's letter to John Whipple, 10 Mar. 1839
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Letter from John Whipple (Providence) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning Otis's remarks upon slavery in the District of Columbia, 10 Mar. 1839
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Letter from John Whipple (Providence) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning the publication of Otis's letter in pamphlet form, 10 Mar. 1839
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Letter from Henry A. S. Dearborn (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis praising Otis's letter to John Whipple regarding the Rhode Island legislature's protest against the resolutions of Charles G. Atherton, 20 Mar. 1839
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Letter from Henry Clay (Ashland, Ky.) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 22 Mar. 1839
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Letter from Edward Everett (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the northwestern boundary, 29 Mar. 1839
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Eliza Mason giving advice concerning her financial affairs, 31 Mar. 1839 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison commenting on a plaster cast of his head, his son Allyne, and the nature of democracies, 15 Apr. 1839
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Captain Oxnard describing the state of his finances, with typescript of extract, 20 Apr. 1839
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (St. Croix) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning his purchase of 14 shares in the New England Bank, 4 June 1839
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison commenting on the affairs of his sons and the will of Theodore Lyman, 10 June 1839
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison describing two accidents that he sustained, 19 July 1839
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to John Quincy Adams praising Adams's work entitled the "Jubilee of the Constitution," 3 Aug. 1839 [copy]
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Letter from Levi Patch (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis requesting that Otis make a contribution to the town of Otisfield to enable them to purchase a new bell, 13 Aug. 1839
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Letter from William Sullivan (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning personal matters, 23 Aug. 1839
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to John G. Palfrey describing the careers of his father Samuel Allyne Otis and his uncle Joseph Otis, 26 Aug. 1839 [copy]
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Letter from the Barnstable committee to Harrison Gray Otis inviting Otis to be present at the second centennial anniversary of the incorporation of Barnstable, 31 Aug. 1839
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to the Barnstable committee declining their invitation to attend a centennial jubilee in that town because of his poor health, 31 Aug. 1839 [draft]
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis reflecting on the state of the economy, 9 Sep. 1839
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Letter from Joseph H. Buckingham (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding an erroneous story of Otis's death, 16 Sep. 1839
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Letter from Daniel Gibbens, Abel Phelps, and Moses Williams to Harrison Gray Otis about the Massachusetts liquor law of 1838, 11 Oct. 1839
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison describing his health and the affairs of his children and lamenting the fall of Nicholas Biddle, 23 Oct. 1839
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Letter from Jeremiah Mason (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis declining to serve as Otis's counsel, 25 Oct. 1839
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Letter from Henry Clay (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the possibility of Winfield Scott as a Whig candidate for the presidency, 4 Dec. 1839
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison concerning their business transactions, 7 Dec. 1839
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Letter from Henry Clay (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the Whig National Convention held at Harrisburg, Penn., 19 Dec. 1839
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Speech or letter by Harrison Gray Otis regarding nomination for political office, [1840] [draft]
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Extract of speech by Harrison Gray Otis concerning slavery in the District of Columbia, [1840]
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Letter from George Ticknor to Harrison Gray Otis expressing his anxiety over the current state of affairs, [1840]
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Letter from G. R. Lothrop (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning a sketch of the life and character of H. G. Otis, 4 Jan. 1840
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about their business transactions and personal matters, 21 Jan. 1840
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Memorandum concerning Harrison Gray Otis's involvement in the Bridge Company, 30 Jan. 1840
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Minutes by Harrison Gray Otis related to the Otis suits, 5 Feb. 1840
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Letter from John S. Tyler (Boston) to Messrs. Loring and Dehon containing information on whether Benjamin Pemberon and the Overseers of the Poor were taxed for real estate, 10 Feb. 1840
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about financial matters and the demand against him for a piece of his land, 26 Feb. 1840
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison concerning financial and personal matters, 7 Mar. 1840
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Lewis Cass concerning the education of his grandsons in Paris, 17 Mar. 1840 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison describing the dismissal of the lawsuits against him, 14 Apr. 1840
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Letter from Noah Webster (New Haven) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Hartford Convention, 4 May 1840
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Noah Webster concerning the Hartford Convention, 6 May 1840 [typescript]
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Letter from Noah Webster (New Haven) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning the initiation of the Hartford Convention, 11 May 1840
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Letter from Simon Greenleaf to Harrison Gray Otis about a bust for the law school library, 2 June 1840
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Eliza Boardman Otis concerning personal and family matters, 30 June 1840 [draft]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison gossiping about local news and commenting on the nomination of William H. Harrison, 1 July 1840
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on their business transactions, politics, and the Bank of the United States, 4 July 1840
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Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis prepared for the committee of assessors, 23 July 1840
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to George Harrison concerning personal matters, 28 Sep. 1840
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Letter from Walter Sterling (Manchester) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding personal matters, 28 Sep. 1840
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to George Harrison concerning the health of his daughter Sophia, 2 Oct. 1840
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison reflecting on the political situation, 31 Oct. 1840
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Letter from Ogle & Watson (Philadelphia) to George Harrison concerning the purchase of a new vehicle, 3 Nov. 1840
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Anonymous letter to Harrison Gray Otis concerning a claim to a lot of Otis's land, 7 Nov. 1840
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Daniel Webster inviting him to dinner, 7 Nov. 1840 [typescript]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison on personal matters and politics, 17 Nov. 1840
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Letter from William Prescott to Harrison Gray Otis concerning an article in the [Boston] Globe, 18 Nov. 1840
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to the committee of the New England Society declining an invitation to attend the celebration of their anniversary, 7 Dec. 1840 [typescript]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Henry Clay discussing the formation of the cabinet of William H. Harrison, 16 Dec. 1840 [draft]
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Circular from William Cogswell to Harrison Gray Otis related to Harvard biographical sketches, 17 Dec. 1840
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Letter from Henry Clay (Wilmington) to Harrison Gray Otis describing the character of President William Henry Harrison and discussing the issues of the currency and the tariff, 28 Dec. 1840
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Mrs. Coolidge offering her his aid and advice, [1841] [draft]
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Letter from George H. F. Morpeth (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning personal matters, 2 Jan. 1841
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to William H. Harrison reflecting on the formation of a country party that would be aristocratical and anti-radical, 13 Jan. 1841 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison concerning the L'Haute ville case, 22 Jan. 1841
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on the activities and schemes of the United States Bank, 29-30 Jan. 1841
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis discussing "the all-absorbing topic" of the United States Bank, 8 Feb. 1841
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about the United States Bank and the state of his finances, 10 Feb. 1841
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis advocating the suspension of the existing bank laws, 16 Feb. 1841
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Letter from James Savage (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis praising Otis's letter to William H. Harrison, 4 Mar. 1841
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Letter from John G. Palfrey (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis praising Otis's letter to General William H. Harrison, 8 Mar. 1841
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on the shady transactions of the United States Bank, 6 Apr. 1841
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis reflecting on the death of William H. Harrison and the character of John Tyler, 14 Apr. 1841
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Letter from Daniel Webster to Harrison Gray Otis acknowledging receipt of Otis's letter, 10 May [1841]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison concerning the United States Bank and Nicholas Biddle, 12 May 1841
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Bill from George Harrison to Mr. Binns for one year's ground rent, 13 May 1841 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison describing the transactions of the old Bank of the United States, 21 May 1841
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison regarding his plan for a new bank charter, 1 June 1841
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Robert C. Winthrop reflecting on the composition of the Whig Party, 11 July 1841 [typescript]
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Letter from Noah Webster (New Haven) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning his address before the Historical Society in Hartford, 15 July 1841
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Robert C. Winthrop commenting on the new bankruptcy bill and seeking employment for his son William Foster Otis, 12 Aug. 1841 [typescript]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison commenting on his circumstances and describing the activities and character of Eliza Otis, 2 Sep. 1841
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Article by Harrison Gray Otis entitled "The Resignation of the Cabinet," 22 Sep. 1841 [printed]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about his business affairs and President John Tyler, 24 Sep. 1841
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about personal matters and the publication of Otis's article entitled "The Resignation of the Cabinet," 8 Oct. 1841
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about his wife's accident and an election in Philadelphia, 13 Oct. 1841
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison with comments on the financial situation of the Bank of Pennsylvania, 2 Dec. 1841
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison introducing Lord George Howard F. Morpeth, 26 Dec. 1841
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison inquiring about the state of affairs in Pennsylvania and commenting on the activities of John Quincy Adams in Congress, 4 Feb. 1842
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison describing their financial arrangements and advocating the resumption of specie payments, 15 Feb. 1842
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis discussing their monetary affairs and reflecting on the state of the economy, 21 Feb. 1842
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison concerning their business transactions, 21 Feb. 1842
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison concerning their financial transactions, 23 Feb. 1842
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison commenting on the state of the economy, the need to resume specie payments, and his health, 5 Mar. 1842
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Letter from Thomas D. Mutter (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the treatment of chronic gout, 14 Mar. 1842
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Opinion by Franklin Dexter on the will of Samuel Allyne Otis, 22 Apr. 1842
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison concerning personal and financial matters, 7 June 1842
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison describing his financial situation and discussing the possibility of an income tax in Pennsylvania, 13 June 1842
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison describing the state of his finances and commenting on the character of the masses, 4 July 1842
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison with forebodings about the future of the United States, 7 July 1842
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Letter from Amos Lawrence (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Buckminster monument subscription and Mount Auburn Cemetery, 9 July 1842
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to [George Harrison] describing the economic and social character of Philadelphia, [Aug. 1842] [copy]
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Letter from John P. Bigelow (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis stating that Harrison Gray was treasurer of the General Court from 22 June 1753 to 14 Oct. 1774, 2 Aug. 1842
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Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis on the increase of vice and immorality due to the evil spirit stirred up by Andrew Jackson, 27 Aug. 1842
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about his article on Philadelphia cabs and the passage of the revenue bill, 2 Sep. 1842
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison commenting on the revenue bill and the Webster-Ashburton Treaty, describing the ruin brought upon the country by Andrew Jackson, and discussing the decline in Daniel Webster's popularity, 9 Sep. 1842
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison discussing the contents of Webster's speech to the people and his intention to resign from the cabinet, 26 Sep. 1842
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to his grandchildren concerning the division of his estate, 15 Oct. 1842
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about personal and family matters, 17 Oct. 1842
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison discussing a speech by Daniel Webster, expressing his fear that universal suffrage will engineer perpetual turmoil, and giving his view of the tariff, 25 Oct. 1842
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Lynde Walter concerning personal matters, 10 Dec. 1842 [draft]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about their business transactions and the death of William Pratt, 30 Dec. 1842
1843-1870
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Letter from Henry Laurence (Cowersfield, Wilts) to Abbott Lawrence about the Lawrence genealogy, 24 Jan. 1843 [copy], in diary, 1840
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison describing his financial affairs, gossiping about local news, and condemning New England radicals, 6 Mar. 1843
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Letter from Robert Anderson (Williamsburg) to the people of York, James City, and Williamsburg presenting "a view of my principles and views," 19 Apr. 1843 [printed]
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Letter from Samuel K. Lothrop to Harrison Gray Otis concerning Otis's manuscript "presenting the difficulties connected with the different accounts of the ascension," 10 May 1843 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to the Boston assessors, 18 May 1843 [copy]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis and others (Boston) to Daniel Webster with resolutions praising Webster's talents and his commitment to public service, 27 May 1843 [typescript]
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Certificate from Captain John B. Nicolson, president of the Naval Library and Institute, to Harrison Gray Otis certifying his election as an honorary member, 7 June 1843
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Letter from Watson E. Lawrence (New York) to Abbott Lawrence about the origins of the Lawrence family, 29 June 1843 [copy], in diary, 1840
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison commenting on the character of Andrew Ritchie, the nature of the government, Daniel Webster, and their business affairs, 1 July 1843
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about his financial situation and the death of Washington Allston, 10 July 1843
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison gossiping about local news, 17 July 1843
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about personal matters, 23 July 1843
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Letter from William Sturgis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning his article on the Somers naval mutiny, 31 Aug. 1843
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about family and personal matters and the political prospects of Van Buren, with letter from Sophia Otis Ritchie to Mrs. Harrison about personal matters, 25 Sep. 1843
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison concerning their business affairs, 3 Oct. 1843
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about the future of Nicholas Biddle and the amount of Otis's taxes, 8 Oct. 1843
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison commenting on their business transactions and his "agreeable disappointment" in seeing the masses vote right "for once," 11 Dec. 1843
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison concerning their financial affairs, 16 Dec. 1843
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to John M. Clayton about the involvement of his grandson Harrison Gray Otis III in a duel, 1844 [copy]
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Testimony of R. M. Sherman related to the Hartford Convention, 1844 [copy from the Norwalk Gazette]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about his health and the mercurial nature of his grandson Harrison Gray Otis III, 25 Apr. 1844
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about Harrison's health and his own, 7 July 1844
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison concerning Harrison's health, 3 Aug. 1844
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis [Philadelphia] to George Harrison announcing his arrival, 18 Aug. 1844
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about his visit to Philadelphia and his family, 25 Aug. 1844
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Letter from Benjamin S. Silliman (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning R. M. Sherman's testimony about the Hartford Convention, 6 Sep. 1844
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Letter from John Whipple (Providence) to Harrison Gray Otis arguing against appeals to the passions, 22 Sep. 1844
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Letter from Garret Davis (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about the advance of the Whig Party and the possibility of Henry Clay's election, 30 Sep. 1844
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison claiming that "the conservative principles [are] indispensable to the salvation of every government," 7 Dec. 1844
Printed in part in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. Harrison Gray Otis, 1765-1848: The Urbane Federalist. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1969. 506.
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison concerning his grandson's visit to Philadelphia, 9 Dec. 1844
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison with notes on the subscription raised to support Daniel Webster, 7 Feb. 1845
Printed in part in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. Harrison Gray Otis, 1765-1848: The Urbane Federalist. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1969. 507.
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison with comments on the annexation of Texas, 18 Feb. 1845
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to George Harrison about the health and financial circumstances of the Otis children, 24 Feb. 1845
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Letter from James Cochran (Oswego) to Harrison Gray Otis, 30 Apr. 1845
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Captain Park with comments on where troops are to stack their arms when they march to the Otis house, 28 May 1845
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Letter from Christopher Hughes (on board the Great Western) to Harrison Gray Otis with comments on the political situation in the United States and where Hughes will be staying upon his return, 5 Sep. 1845
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Letter from Charles S. Davis (Portland) to Harrison Gray Otis soliciting Otis's assistance in clarifying historical points for a proposed biography of Henry Knox, 27 Oct. 1845
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Letter from James Cochran (Oswego) to Harrison Gray Otis with comments on the rise of the Jacksonian political system, 29 Oct. 1845
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Letter from Charles S. Davis (Portland) to Harrison Gray Otis thanking Otis for assistance in his proposed biography of Henry Knox, 10 Nov. 1845
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Letter from Charles Lowell [Cambridge] to Harrison Gray Otis with comments on the political and judicial career of Lowell's father John Lowell (1743-1802), [1846]
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Speech by Harrison Gray Otis to be delivered before the Mechanics Association at the Revere House and possibly also before the Society of the Cincinnati on 4 July 1847, with comments on the role played by mechanics in the Revolution, [1846] [draft]
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Letter from Ambrose Spencer (Albany) to Harrison Gray Otis about their shared experiences and the current political situation, 3 Jan. 1846
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Robert C. Winthrop about the dispute with Great Britain over Oregon and a possible attack on Canada, 10 Jan. 1846 [typescript copy]
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Letter from Charles Lowell (Cambridge) to Harrison Gray Otis about Lowell's father John Lowell (1743-1802), 17 Feb. 1846
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Letter from Christopher Hughes (Baltimore) to Harrison Gray Otis about a small debt that Otis owes to Hughes and various personal matters, 30 June 1846
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Letter from Christopher Hughes (Baltimore) to Harrison Gray Otis about business and the health of John Quincy Adams, 23 Nov. 1846
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Letter from Joseph Gales to Harrison Gray Otis about personal matters, [1847]
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Letter from A. W. Thayer (Northampton) to Harrison Gray Otis praising Otis's patriotism and love of liberty, 14 Jan. 1847
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Letter from D. L. Child (Northampton) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning a proposition by the Hartford Convention "to expunge from the Constitution the iniquitous and baleful representation of human flesh," 19 Feb. 1847
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Letter from Christopher Hughes (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis describing his activities and gossiping about local news, 28 Feb. 1847
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Letter from Christopher Hughes (Baltimore) to Harrison Gray Otis about his activities and his attack of gout, 10 May 1847
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Letter from Henry H. Parish (London) to Harrison Gray Otis introducing his friend James Dewar, 3 June 1847
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Letter from Charles S. Davis (Portland) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning the Society of the Cincinnati, 26 June 1847
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Letter from Christopher Hughes (Baltimore) to Harrison Gray Otis describing his health, his activities, and his business transactions, 28 June 1847
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Letter from James Dewar (London) to Harrison Gray Otis enclosing a book authored by Dewar's wife, 17 Sep. 1847
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Letter from Christopher Hughes (Baltimore) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning personal matters, 19 Oct. 1847
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Christopher Hughes about personal matters and the war in Mexico, 25 Oct. 1847 [copy]
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Letter from Henry H. Parish (London) to Harrison Gray Otis describing his career abroad, his studies, and the changes that have occurred in the nature of diplomacy over the previous 25 years, 20 Nov. 1847
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Letter from Andrew Ritchie (Paris) to Harrison Gray Otis describing political affairs in Europe and commenting on some copper mines in America, 20 Nov. 1847
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Letter from William B. Sprague (Albany) to Harrison Gray Otis about Rev. Peter Thatcher, 29 Nov. 1847
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to William B. Sprague describing the career of Rev. Peter Thatcher, 11 Dec. 1847 [draft]
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Memoir of Harrison Gray Otis by anonymous author [T. B.] containing an account of Otis's political career, [1848]
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Receipt from Michael Healy to William Foster Otis for slating on Mr. Dodd's store, 28 Jan. 1848
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Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] of dinner engagements, Mar. 1848
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Receipt from Michael Healy to William Foster Otis for repairs of slating on Mr. Dodd's store, 7 Mar. 1848
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Letter from Hannah F. Lee (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis expressing her agreement with his stand on temperance, 3 May 1848
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Letter from [Harrison Gray Otis] [Boston] to Sophia Otis Ritchie concerning family matters, [July 1848]
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Letter from [Harrison Gray Otis] [Boston] to Sophia Otis Ritchie concerning Otis's health, 25 July 1848 [incomplete]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis [Boston] to Sophia Otis Ritchie in reference to her upcoming visit, [Aug. 1848]
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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis [Boston] to Sophia Otis Ritchie concerning family matters, 30 Aug. 1848
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Letter from Samuel Eliot to Charles Eliot Norton regarding a death in Norton's family, possibly that of his father Andrews Norton, [1853]
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Letter from Samuel Eliot (Hartford) to [Samuel Buckley] Ruggles about a canal report and their long and continued friendship, 5 Feb. 1859
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Letter from Samuel Eliot (Nahant) to [Samuel B. Ruggles] about personal matters, 6 July 1861
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Letter from Samuel Eliot (Hartford) to Charles Eliot Norton about Norton's lectures and personal matters, 29 Nov. 1862
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Letter from Samuel Eliot to [Samuel Buckley] Ruggles arguing against a false philanthropy and partisan passions and claiming that there is hope in the church, [1864]
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Letter from Samuel Eliot (Nahant) to Charles Eliot Norton about personal and family matters, 1 July 1865
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Letter from Samuel Eliot to Charles Eliot Norton about personal matters, 19 Aug. [1866]
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Letter from Samuel Eliot (Boston) to S. B. Ruggles commenting on the Paris Exposition, the possibility of Black Americans in public office, and the restoration of the southern states, 20 Sep. 1866
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Letter from Samuel Eliot to Charles Eliot Norton concerning his book [Passages from the History of Liberty], [1867]
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Letter from Samuel Eliot to Charles Eliot Norton about the proofs of his book and about obtaining a shawl for his wife Emily, [1867]
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Letter from Samuel Eliot to Charles Eliot Norton about their continued friendship, [1867]
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Letter from Samuel Eliot to Charles Eliot Norton about Norton's article and personal matters, 9 July [1867]
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Letter from Samuel Eliot to Charles Eliot Norton concerning Norton's book, [1868]
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Letter from Samuel Eliot to Charles Eliot Norton about his essay on Lafayette and about the reopening of the chapel at Trinity College, 1 June [1869]
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Letter from Samuel Eliot to Charles Eliot Norton about his receiving a professorship, possibly at Harvard College, 3 Feb. [1870]
Preferred Citation
Microfilm edition of the Harrison Gray Otis papers, Massachusetts Historical Society.
Access Terms
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Persons:
Adams, John, 1735-1826.
Carey, Mathew, 1760-1839.
Clay, Henry, 1777-1852.
Otis, Harriet, 1788-1826.
Otis, James, 1702-1778.
Otis, James, 1725-1783.
Otis, Sally Foster, 1770-1836.
Otis, Samuel Allyne, 1740-1814.
Otis family.
Ritchie, Sophia Harrison Otis, 1799-1874.
Sedgwick, Theodore, 1746-1813.
Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852.
Subjects:
Family history--1750-1799.
Family history--1800-1849.
Family history--1850-1899.