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.
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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1691-1792Reel 2
1793-1799Reel 3
1800-1805Reel 4
1806-1810Reel 5
1811-1815Reel 6
1816-1818Reel 7
1819-1820Reel 8
1821-1826Reel 9
1827-1833Reel 10
1834-1842Reel 11
1843-1870II. 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, undatedWith 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, undatedReel 11
Notes on the Otis family genealogy stemming from James Otis, Jr.,
undatedOriginals 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., undatedReel 11
Agreement between Harrison Gray Otis and Stoddard and Lincoln on a land purchase,
undatedReel 11
Legal opinion by Harrison Gray Otis on the definition of Massachusetts's
"heirs-at-law" in an estate case, undatedReel 11
Sermon preached by John Gorham Palfrey on Jeremiah 8:15, undatedReel 11
Memorandum from S. Parkman to Harrison Gray Otis about leasing a house from Mr.
May, undatedReel 11
Order for issuing money to pay for victualing the British navy, 13 Jan.
1660Signed 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]Reel 11
Promissory notes of Harrison Gray Otis, 1789-1797Reel 11
Agreement between Harrison Gray Otis and Asa Ellis, 10 Sep.
1789Reel 11
Agreement of James Templeton regarding Peterboro, Vt., land recovery, 23
May 1791Reel 11
Letter from [James Sullivan] to Harrison Gray Otis predicting war with France and
on political matters, with typescript copy, 17 Dec. 1796Reel 11
Resolutions of the Republican Committee for Rockingham County, 27 July
1814Reel 11
Letter from William Foster Otis (Boston) to John H. B. Latrobe about the future of
South America, 2 Apr. 1822Reel 11
Receipts and agreements of Asher Benjamin on behalf of Harrison Gray Otis for work
on building houses on Beacon Street, 1828-1829Reel 11
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. 1828Reel 11
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.
1852III. 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
Reel 11Page 41
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
Reel 11Page 46
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
Reel 11Page 50
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
Reel 11Page 57
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
Reel 11Page 62
Letter to William Coxe, 30 July 1789
Reel 11Page 63
Letter to William Coxe, 18 Aug. 1789
Reel 11Page 65
Letter to Messrs. Brown and Francis, 22 Sep. 1789
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Letter to Jonathan Simpson, Jr., 22 Sep. 1789
Reel 11Page 66
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
Reel 11Page 69
Letter to Mr. Chandler, 18 Nov. 1789
Reel 11Page 69
Letter to [Joseph Otis], 19 Nov. 1789
Reel 11Page 70
Letter to Susanna Boutineau, 21 Nov. 1789
Reel 11Page 71
Letter to Zenas Parsons, 12 Dec. 1789
Reel 11Page 72
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
Reel 11Page 75
Letter to Oliver Whipple, 11 Jan. 1790
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Letter to Harrison Gray, 14 Jan. 1790
Reel 11Page 78
Letter to Susanna Boutineau, 7 Feb. 1790
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Letter to [William Coxe], 20 Feb. 1790
Reel 11Page 80
Letter to Dwight Foster, 1 Mar. 1790
Reel 11Page 81
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
Reel 11Page 84
Letter to E. Champney, 31 Mar. 1790
Reel 11Page 85
Letter to Jeremiah Smith, 31 Mar. 1790
Reel 11Page 85
Letter to Harrison Gray, 17 Apr. 1790
Reel 11Page 90
Letter to Susanna Boutineau, 17 Apr. 1790
Reel 11Page 92
Letter to Susanna Boutineau, 21 May 1790
Reel 11Page 95
Letter to Messrs. Brown and Francis, 24 May 1790
Reel 11Page 96
Letter to Thomas L. Halsay, 24 May 1790
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Letter to Susanna Boutineau, 2 June 1790
Reel 11Page 98
Letter to John Pringle, 10 Aug. 1790
Reel 11Page 99
Letter to Alexander MacCaulay, 18 Aug. 1790
Reel 11Page 100
Letter to Samuel Cary, 16 Sep. 1790
Reel 11Page 101
Letter to Messrs. Smith and Kinsey, 17 Sep. 1790
Reel 11Page 101
Letter to John Atkinson, 27 Oct. 1790
Reel 11Page 102
Letter to John Pringle, 30 Nov. 1790
Reel 11Page 103
Letter to William Coleman, 30 Nov. 1790
Reel 11Page 105
Letter to John Lowell, 12 Mar. 1791
Reel 11Page 106
Letter to Harrison Gray, 21 Mar. 1791
Reel 11Page 107
Letter to Harrison Gray, 9 Nov. 1790
Reel 11Page 112
Letter to Susanna Boutineau, 29 May 1791
Reel 11Page 113
Letter to George Benson, 13 June 1791
Reel 11Page 114
Letter to Dana Middleton, 31 July 1791
Reel 11Page 116
Letter to Alexander Watt, 10 Oct. 1791
Reel 11Page 122
Letter to Susanna Boutineau, 10 Oct. 1791
Reel 11Page 125
Letter to John Pintard, 21 Mar. 1792
Reel 11Page 125
Letter to Nathaniel Prince, 21 Mar. 1792
Reel 11Page 126
Letter to John Hancock, Apr. 1792
Reel 11Page 130
Letter to Harrison Gray, 1 May 1792
Reel 11Page 132
Letter to Harrison Gray, 5 June 1792
Reel 11Page 134
Letter to Susanna Boutineau, 8 June 1792
Reel 11Page 134
Letter to George Benson, 18 July 1792
Reel 11Page 135
Letter to the cashier of the Bank of the United States, 1 Oct.
1792
Reel 11Page 137
Letter to Susanna Boutineau, 1 Nov. 1792
Reel 11Page 142
Letter to William Coxe, 28 Dec. 1792
Reel 11Page 143
Letter to Susanna Boutineau, 11 Mar. 1793
Reel 11Page 145
Letter to William Coxe, 11 Mar. 1793
Reel 11Page 145
Letter to Elizabeth Brown, 28 Mar. 1793
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Letter to Elizabeth Brown, 29 Mar. 1793
Reel 11Page 149
Letter to James Sprout, 30 Mar. 1793
Reel 11Page 149
Letter to Elizabeth Brown, 13 Apr. 1793
Reel 11Page 150
Letter to Harrison Gray, 9 May 1793
Reel 11Page 151
Letter to Elizabeth Brown, 10 May 1793
Reel 11Page 152
Letter to Elizabeth Brown, 10 May 1793
Reel 11Page 153
Letter to Mr. Spur, 23 June 1793
Reel 11Page 153
Letter to Samuel W. Dana, 30 June 1793
Reel 11Page 154
Letter to Joseph Anthony & Son, 11 July 1793
Reel 11Page 156
Letter to Messrs. Sutton and Hardy, 14 July 1793
Reel 11Page 157
Letter to Susanna Boutineau, 8 Aug. 1793
Reel 11Page 158
Letter to Harrison Gray, 20 Aug. 1793
Reel 11Page 160
Letter to Messrs. Austin and Helms, 22 Aug. 1793
Reel 11Page 162
Letter to Elizabeth Brown, 24 Sep. 1793
Reel 11Page 164
Letter to Harrison Gray, 12 Nov. 1793
Reel 11Page 166
Letter to Susanna Boutineau, 15 Nov. 1793
Reel 11Page 167
Letter to Winslow Hobbey, 26 Nov. 1793
Reel 11Page 168
Letter to Susanna Boutineau, 28 Nov. 1793
Reel 11Page 169
Letter to John Borland, 28 Nov. 1793
Reel 11Page 172
Letter to Harrison Gray, 24 Dec. 1793
Reel 11Page 173
Letter to Harrison Gray, 4 Jan. 1794
Reel 11Page 173
Letter to William Coxe, 22 Jan. 1794
Reel 11Page 174
Letter to Dr. Benjamin Greene, 26 June 1794
Reel 11Page 174
Letter to Jeremiah Smith, 26 June 1794
Reel 11Page 175
Letter to Messrs. Edward Cane & Sons, 26 June
1794
Reel 11Page 176
Letter to H. & S. Johnson & Co., 28 June
1794
Reel 11Page 177
Letter to William Coxe, 28 June 1794
Reel 11Page 177
Letter to John Borland, 28 June 1794
Reel 11Page 178
Letter to Harrison Gray, Jr., 30 June 1794
Reel 11Page 179
Letter to Harrison Gray, 30 June 1794
Reel 11Page 181
Letter to Harrison Gray, 11 Nov. 1794
Reel 11Page 182
Letter to Thomas Dickason, Jr., 11 Nov. 1794
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Letter to Harrison Gray, Jr., 30 Nov. 1794
Reel 11Page 185
Letter to George W. Erving, 30 Nov. 1794
Reel 11Page 186
Letter to Alexander Watt, 30 Nov. 1794
Reel 11Page 186
Letter to John Hollingsworth & Co., 30 Nov.
1794
Reel 11Page 187
Letter to Harrison Gray, 30 Nov. 1794
Reel 11Page 190
Letter to Harrison Gray, Jr., 17 June 1795
Reel 11Page 193
Letter to C. A. Wheelwright, 28 Oct. 1795
Reel 11Page 194
Letter to Harrison Gray, Jr., 27 Nov. 1795
Reel 11Page 197
Letter to C. A. Wheelwright, 30 Nov. 1795
Reel 11Page 199
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
Reel 11Page 204
Letter to John Greenleaf, 10 Jan. 1796
Reel 11Page 205
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
Reel 11Page 245
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. 1807B. Account books, 1810-1820
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Accounts and records of land sales in the Bingham Purchase and at Lechmere Point,
1810-1820Reel 11
1814-1817Reel 11
1817-1819C. 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, 1806Reel 11
Harriet Otis diary, 1811-1814Reel 11
Harriet Otis journal, 1817Reel 11
Anonymous travel diary, 1840List 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, undatedReel 1
Notes by [Harrison Gray Otis] regarding the initiation of the Hartford Convention,
undatedReel 1
Extracts from a 25 Apr. 1828 deed of partition, undatedReel 1
Extract from a 28 Apr. 1828 deed of partition executed by Harrison Gray Otis
respecting Chestnut Street, undatedReel 1
Indenture between Elizabeth Woodmansey and John Richards, 19 Aug.
1691 [copy]Reel 1
Deed from John Davie to James Allen, 11 May 1699
[copy]Reel 1
Deed from Jonathan Belcher to Hannah Belcher, 5 Feb. 1718
[copy]Reel 1
Deed of sale from George Cradock to Joseph Uran for property at Boston,
10 Aug. 1729 [copy]Reel 1
Deed of sale from Byfield Lyde to Benjamin Salisbury for property at Boston,
10 Aug. 1729 [copy]Reel 1
Deed of sale from Byfield Lyde to George Tilley for land at Boston, 10
Aug. 1729Reel 1
Deed of sale from Francis Brinley to Andrew Symms for land at Boston, 11
Aug. 1729Reel 1
Will of Jonathan Waldo, 15 May 1731 [copy]Reel 1
Will of Jeremiah Allen, 26 June 1736 [copy]Reel 1
Execution of the Suffolk Superior Court in the review of a judgment against
Richard Gookin, 26 Jan. 1748 [copy]Reel 1
Deed from Richard Gookin to John Shepard, 7 Feb. 1750
[copy]Reel 1
Registrar's certification concerning the removal of N. Cunningham to New York,
[1758]Reel 1
Memorandum by Mr. Jarvis of the accounts of Christopher Kilby and Gilbert McAdams
related to N. Cunningham's affairs, [17 June 1758]Reel 1
Memorandum related to a mortgage held by James Otis and the settlement of N.
Cunningham, Jr.'s real estate holdings at Cambridge, [1760]Reel 1
Certification by Thomas Hutchinson of debts of Thomas Clarke's estate related to
the proposed sale of real estate, 26 Aug. 1760Reel 1
Certification of the record related to the administrators of George Tilley's
estate, 16 Oct. 1761Reel 1
Memoranda by James Otis about Murrayfield, Mass.,
1762-1767Reel 1
Letter from Jonathan Sewall (Charlestown) to Robert Treat Paine inquiring about his
opinions and asking a favor, 11 Feb. 1762Reel 1
Letter from Robert Treat Paine (Taunton) to Jonathan Sewall with facetious answers
to his queries, 17 Feb. 1762Reel 1
Deed from John Chandler, John Murray, and Timothy Paine to James Otis of a
proprietor's right in Murrayfield, 10 June [1762]Reel 1
Surveyor's description of Glass Cochran's lot no. 49 at Murrayfield, 5
Jan. 1763, with notation of transfer to James Otis, 13 Jan.
1767Reel 1
Surveyor's description by Edward Taylor of Ebenezer Webber's lot no. 33 at
Murrayfield, with notation of transfer to James Otis, 5 Jan.
1763Reel 1
Agreement between John Murray and James Otis regarding purchase of half interest in
East Hoosac, Mass., 8 Feb. 1763Reel 1
Letter from Joseph Jacob (Newport) to Harrison Gray about a deposit for the
treasury, 1 Sep. 1763Reel 1
Surveyor's description of James Otis's lots #36, 39, 46, 48, 50, 76, 96, and 115 at
Murrayfield, Mass., 1 Oct. 1763Reel 1
Deed of sale from Ebenezer Webber to James Otis for land at Murrayfield,
3 Oct. 1763Reel 1
Petition from the proprietors of Murrayfield to the Massachusetts General Court,
21 Dec. 1763 [copy]Reel 1
Surveyor's description by Charles Baker of a grant of additional lands to
Murrayfield proprietors, 25 Apr. 1764Reel 1
Letter from James Otis (Barnstable) to Harrison Gray about underwriting his son's
loan, 8 Sep. 1764Reel 1
Letter from James Otis (Barnstable) to Harrison Gray about the marriage of Samuel
Allyne Otis and Elizabeth Gray, 10 Dec. 1764Reel 1
Survey of James Otis's lots #4, 9, 17, 28, 40, 60 at Murrayfield, Mass.,
12 Dec. 1764Reel 1
Account of James Otis's original interest in Murrayfield, Mass.,
[1765]Reel 1
Memorandum by Timothy Paine of James Otis's lands at Murrayfield,
[1765]Reel 1
Letter from Francis Bernard to Harrison Gray on matters related to the treasury,
1 Jan. 1765Reel 1
Surveyor's description by Charles Baker of lots owned by James Otis at Royalston,
Mass., and recorded in the proprietors' book, 20 Mar. 1765Reel 1
Order from Thomas Hutchinson related to the distribution of Jonas Fairbank's
estate, 30 May 1766 [copy]Reel 1
Power of attorney from James Otis to James Powers to act for his real estate
interests at Windsor, N.Y., 3 June 1766 [copy]Reel 1
Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (Norwalk, Conn.) to Harrison Gray about his travel
plans for return to Boston, 3 Oct. 1766Reel 1
Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (Newport, R.I.) to Harrison Gray describing his
difficult trip from Connecticut by carriage, 9 Oct. 1766Reel 1
Surveyor's description by Charles Baker of James Otis's lots #29 and 42 at
Murrayfield, Mass., 14 Jan. 1767Reel 1
Account of James Otis with John Murray related to Otis's real estate holdings at
Murrayfield, Mass., 30 May 1767Reel 1
Receipt for James Otis's payment for building a church at Murrayfield, Mass.,
11 June 1767Reel 1
Account of James Otis with John Murray related to Otis's real estate holdings at
Murrayfield, Mass., 9 Feb. 1768Reel 1
Receipt from Aaron Willard, Jr. to James Otis for payment for building the meeting
house at Murrayfield, Mass., 10 Feb. 1768Reel 1
Bond from Israel Curtis to James Otis, 6 Apr. 1768Reel 1
Letter from John Boynton and Jonathan Wilder (Winchendon) to James Otis offering to
mow his property at Royalston, 17 May 1768Reel 1
Memorandum by Timothy Paine and Abijah Willard about the settlement of Murrayfield,
25 June 1768Reel 1
Letter from John Fry (Royalston) to Samuel Allyne Otis about land at Royalston,
18 Oct. 1768Reel 1
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]Reel 1
Bond of James Otis, 10 Nov. 1769Reel 1
Papers of administration in the settlement of William Tilley's estate, 19
Dec. 1769 [copies]Reel 1
Agreement between James Putnam and John Stearns for terms for leasing property at
Worcester, 22 Jan. 1770Reel 1
Grant from the committee of Royalston, Mass., to Eleazer Weld of farmland by a
division ordered by the Superior Court, 7 June 1770Reel 1
Bond from James Otis to James Otis, Jr., 5 July 1770, with
James Otis, Jr.'s assignment, 31 Mar. 1783 [signature
missing]Reel 1
Surveyor's description by Charles Baker of lots owned by James Otis at Murrayfield,
Mass., Oct. 1770Reel 1
Deed of sale from John Murray to James Otis for land at East Hoosac, 22
Apr. 1771Reel 1
Obligation from John Murray to James Otis about David Smith's bond, 23
Apr. 1771Reel 1
Lease from James Otis to Jonathan Robbins for lands in Royalston, Mass., with copy,
21 June 1771Reel 1
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 1771Reel 1
Memorandum by James Otis of his settlement with John Murray about East Hoosac,
Mass., 23 Aug. 1771Reel 1
Surveyor's description by Charles Baker of James Otis's lots #2, 9, and 16 at
Murrayfield, Mass., 2 Oct. 1771Reel 1
Account by [James Otis] of the new township of Otisfield, Me.,
[1772]Reel 1
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. 1814Reel 1
Letter from John Fry (Royalston) to James Otis about overseeing his property at
Royalston, 28 Dec. 1772Reel 1
Extracts from the records of the Otisfield proprietors,
1773-1791Reel 1
Account of James Otis with John Murray regarding real estate at Murrayfield, Mass.,
10 Feb. 1773Reel 1
Letter from John Fry (Royalston) to James Otis about his land at Royalston,
8 Apr. 1773Reel 1
Letter from James Otis to John Murray about East Hoosac, Mass., 1 June
1773 [copy]Reel 1
Memorandum by Solomon Goodell regarding lawsuits lodged against him, 20
Aug. 1773Reel 1
Account of James Otis with the new township of Otisfield, Me., 17 Nov.
1773Reel 1
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. 1773Reel 1
Account by [John Murray] of interest received on Hoosac lands,
1774Reel 1
Deed from William Story to Harrison Gray of 18 proprietors' shares in Barnard, Vt.,
31 Mar. 1774Reel 1
Receipt from William Blair Townsend to James Otis for payment of taxes on property
at Otisfield, 1 June 1774Reel 1
Agreement between James Otis and George Peirce related to procuring settlers for
Otisfield, Me., 2 June 1774Reel 1
Memorandum of "Otisfield business general," [July
1774]Reel 1
Deed from Olive Haskell to Timothy Winn for Lunenburg lands, 6 July
1774Reel 1
Memorandum of the rights of land at Otisfield drawn for the heirs of Samuel
Sturgis, 2 Nov. 1774Reel 1
Letters from Elizabeth Gray Otis to her father Harrison Gray, copied by him for
Harrison Gray Otis, 1775-1778Reel 1
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.
Reel 1
Letter from James Otis (Barnstable) to [Timothy Paine] about records of lands laid
out at Murrayfield, Mass., 16 Feb. 1776 [copy]Reel 1
Letter from James Otis (Barnstable) to Enoch Shephard about Murrayfield, Mass.,
26 Mar. 1776 [copy]Reel 1
Bond from James Otis to John Davis, Jr., 25 May 1776
[copy]Reel 1
Notes on a meeting of the Otisfield proprietors, with plan and draft of the second
division, 16 Oct. 1776Reel 1
Letter from John Davis to James Otis about land in Royalston, 28 Dec.
1776Reel 1
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. 1777Reel 1
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. 1777Reel 1
Receipt from John Marston to Samuel Allyne Otis for payment for the expenses of a
meeting, 5 Nov. 1777Reel 1
Letter from Oliver Prescott to Samuel Allyne Otis about Otisfield affairs,
16 Dec. 1777Reel 1
Memorandum of Otis's interest in land at Murrayfield, Mass.,
[1778]Reel 1
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
1778Reel 1
Letter from Caleb Strong (Northampton) to Samuel Allyne Otis about surveys of Otis
land at Murrayfield, 1 June 1778Reel 1
Receipt for continental and clothing tax at Murrayfield, Mass., 15 July
1778Reel 1
Letter from Caleb Strong (Northampton) to Samuel Allyne Otis about title for land
at Murrayfield, 9 Sep. 1778Reel 1
Warrant to set off the land of James Otis and Stephen Farr, Jr. at Murrayfield
Equivalent, 22 Sep. 1778Reel 1
Account of lands owned by James Otis in Murrayfield, Mass., [1] Nov.
1778Reel 1
Letter from Caleb Strong (Northampton) to Pliny Dwight about grants of land at
Murrayfield to James Otis and Stephen Farr, 2 Nov. 1778Reel 1
Petition from David Shepard, Jr., for the town of Murrayfield, to the Council for a
bridge across the Westfield River at Norwich, 6 Jan. 1779Reel 1
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]Reel 1
Letter from Samuel Allyne Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray about Elizabeth Gray
Otis's death, 22 Jan. 1779Copy in letters from Elizabeth Gray Otis to Harrison Gray, pp. 64-67.
Reel 1
Letter from Timothy Paine (Worcester) to Samuel Allyne Otis about his father's land
holdings at Murrayfield and Norwich, 27 Jan. 1779Reel 1
Account of the Otisfield proprietors with George Peirce, 12 Feb.
1779Reel 1
Promissory note from [George Peirce] to Samuel Allyne Otis, with notation by Otis,
12 Feb. 1779Reel 1
Memorial from Timothy Paine to the Massachusetts General Court about Murrayfield
affairs, 14 Feb. 1779Reel 1
Letter from Harrison Gray (Brompton) to Harrison Gray [Jr.] about Elizabeth Gray
Otis's death, 25 Apr. 1779Copy in letters from Elizabeth Gray Otis to Harrison Gray, pp. 64-67.
Reel 1
Murrayfield tax bill of James Otis, 20 May 1779Reel 1
Murrayfield tax bill of James Otis, 21 May 1779Reel 1
Receipt from Henry Nichols to Samuel Allyne Otis for payment of taxes at Royalston,
22 May 1779Reel 1
Warrant from David Shepard to James and Joseph Otis for the repair of highways at
Murrayfield, 7 June 1779Reel 1
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. 1779Signed by John Jay.
Reel 1
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.
1779Reel 1
Plan of lots at Murrayfield, Mass., [1780]Reel 1
Taxes of James Otis's lands at Murrayfield, Mass.,
[1780]Reel 1
Memorandum by Samuel Allyne Otis of lots sold at Royalston, Mass.,
[1780]Reel 1
Memorandum of lands leased by Enoch Shephard at Murrayfield, Mass.,
[1780]Reel 1
Report of overtax on Otis lands at Murrayfield, Mass.,
1780Reel 1
Taxes on James Otis's lands at Murrayfield, Mass.,
1780Reel 1
Letter from John Bachellor to Samuel Allyne Otis about paying his taxes at
Royalston, 3 Jan. 1780Reel 1
Deed of sale from Samuel Allyne Otis and John Erving to Moses Goddard for land at
Royalston, Mass., 5 Jan. 1780Reel 1
Tax notice from Edward Wright to Samuel Allyne Otis for the amount due on James
Otis's lands, 5 Feb. 1780Reel 1
Letter from James Lovell (Philadelphia) to Benjamin Franklin about government
matters pertaining to commerce and about corresponding in cipher, 24 Feb.
1780Reel 1
Deed of sale from Stephen Gorham to Stephen Cook for a proprietor's right in land
at Otisfield, 6 Mar. 1780Reel 1
Deed of sale from Oliver Prescott to Stephen Cook for a proprietor's right for land
at Otisfield, 4 Apr. 1780Reel 1
Notice from the Murrayfield assessors to James Otis of real estate appraisal,
8 Apr. 1780Reel 1
Deed of sale from James Prescott for a proprietor's right for land at Otisfield,
6 May 1780Reel 1
Murrayfield tax bill of James Otis, 12 Aug. 1780Reel 1
Letter from George Peirce (Otisfield) to Samuel Allyne Otis about matters
concerning the proprietors of Otisfield, 21 Aug. 1780Reel 1
Murrayfield tax bill of James Otis, 20 Oct. 1780Reel 1
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]Reel 1
Deed of sale from Thomas Crocker to Joseph and Samuel Allyne Otis for Barnstable
property, 14 Sep. 1781Reel 1
Certification of the lease estimate for Otis land at Royalston from John Bachellor
to Samuel Allyne Otis, 8 Nov. 1781Reel 1
Memorandum on the state of the proprietors' lands at Royalston, Mass.,
[1782]Reel 1
Accounts of Samuel Allyne Otis with the Otisfield proprietors,
1782-1787Reel 1
List of Boston Overseers of the Poor, 1782-1806Reel 1
Tax bill of Samuel Allyne Otis for lands at Royalston, Mass., 28 Jan.
1782Reel 1
Deed of sale from Jacob Estey to Lott Woodbury for land at Royalston, 14
Mar. 1782Reel 1
Bill from Samuel Barrett to the Navy Board, Apr.
1782Reel 1
Judgment granted to Joseph Otis and Samuel Allyne Otis against John Otis,
16 Apr. 1782 [copy]Reel 1
Execution of judgment by Joseph Otis and Samuel Allyne Otis against the estate of
John Otis, 3 June 1782Reel 1
Deed from Jacob Estey to Isaac Estey, 10 June 1782Reel 1
Account of the Otisfield proprietors with George Peirce, 27 June
1782Reel 1
Letter from Thomas Cushing (Boston) to Benjamin Franklin introducing William
Foster, July 1782Reel 1
Appraisal of the property of Samuel Allyne Otis at West Boston, 5 July
1782Reel 1
Account of Samuel Allyne Otis with John Gill for services related to the
proprietors of Otisfield, Nov. 1782Reel 1
Account of the Otisfield proprietors for expenses in the sale of lands at auction,
[1783]Reel 1
Form of deed for land at Otisfield to be sold for non-fulfillment of obligations,
1783Reel 1
Minutes by Samuel Allyne Otis of meetings of the Royalston proprietors,
1783-1785Reel 1
Account by Samuel Allyne Otis of the Royalston proprietors,
1783-1787Reel 1
Deed from James Otis, Jr. to Joseph and Samuel Allyne Otis, 14 Jan.
1783Reel 1
Receipt from William Prescott and Winslow Parker to Otisfield for surveying
services, 26 Feb. 1783Reel 1
Report of the committee to couple lots at Otisfield, 27 Feb.
1783Reel 1
Otisfield account of George Peirce, 27 Feb. 1783Reel 1
Account of Samuel Allyne Otis with Oliver Prescott for taxes at Otisfield,
28 Feb. 1783Reel 1
Receipt from George Peirce to Samuel Allyne Otis for payment for the proprietors of
Otisfield, 28 Feb. 1783Reel 1
Order from J. Brooks for hay for Mr. Fisher on behalf of the 7th Massachusetts
Regiment, 5 Apr. 1783Reel 1
Deed of sale from Ebenezer Blanding to Jacob Estey for land at Royalston,
30 May 1783Reel 1
Minutes of the meetings of the Royalston proprietors, June
1783 [copy]Reel 1
Request of the Royalston proprietors for calling a meeting, 10 June
1783Signed by John Hancock and others.
Reel 1
Deed of sale from Joseph Otis to Samuel Allyne Otis for land at Barnstable,
8 Sep. 1783Reel 1
Minutes of the meetings of the Royalston proprietors, Oct.
1783 [copy]Reel 1
Receipt from George Peirce to Samuel Allyne Otis for payment on his account,
27 Oct. 1783Reel 1
Bond from John Erving, Benjamin Kent, and Samuel Allyne Otis to Samuel Fitch for
the sale of lands at Royalston, 28 Nov. 1783Reel 1
Memoranda and return related to land purchases at Royalston, Mass.,
1784Reel 1
Memorandum of Royalston land sold for taxes, 1784Reel 1
Form of deed to the purchasers of land at Royalston, Mass.,
1784Reel 1
Indemnity for John Chandler's bonds, 1784 [copy]Reel 1
Receipts for Samuel Allyne Otis's taxes in Winchendon, Mass.,
1784-1785Reel 1
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. 1804Reel 1
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]Reel 1
Power of attorney from Samuel Allyne Otis to Elijah Dunbar for the sale of his
lands at Royalston, Winchendon, Murrayfield, and Windsor, 16 Feb.
1784Reel 1
Bond from a committee of Royalston proprietors to John Fry, 20 Feb.
1784 [copy]Reel 1
Bond from a committee of Royalston proprietors to Moses Goddard, 20 Feb.
1784Reel 1
Letter from Jonathan Hutchinson and Peter Woodbury (Royalston) to the proprietors
of Royalston about settlement of their bond, 3 Mar. 1784Reel 1
Bill and receipt from Elijah Dunbar to the proprietors of Royalston for payment for
services related to the sale of lands, 10 Mar. 1784Reel 1
Receipt from Abel Wilder to Samuel Allyne Otis for payment of taxes at Winchendon,
10 Mar. 1784Reel 1
Letter from John Fry (Royalston) to Samuel Allyne Otis listing unsold lots at
Royalston, 3 May 1784Reel 1
Letter from Harrison Gray (London) to Isaac Smith about the depreciation of the
currency, 28 May 1784 [typescript]Reel 1
Letter from George Dana (Ashburnham) to Samuel Allyne Otis about the sale of land
at Royalston, 4 July 1784Reel 1
Deed from Harrison Gray to Samuel Allyne Otis for his house in Boston, 13
July 1784Reel 1
Bond from [Samuel Allyne Otis] to Martin Stevens, 13 July 1784
[copy]Reel 1
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]Reel 1
Receipt from John Simonds to Samuel Allyne Otis for payment of taxes on property at
Leominster, 30 Sep. 1784Reel 1
Bond from John Erving, Benjamin Kent, and Samuel Allyne Otis to Micah Baker related
to a land purchase at Royalston, 12 Oct. 1784Reel 1
Bond from John Erving, Benjamin Kent, and Samuel Allyne Otis to Lott Woodbury
related to a land purchase at Royalston, 12 Oct. 1784Reel 1
Bond from Benjamin Woodbury and Peter Woodbury to Samuel Allyne Otis and John
Erving related to payment for land at Royalston, 12 Oct.
1784Reel 1
Bond from Lott Woodbury to Samuel Allyne Otis and John Erving related to a land
purchase Royalston, 12 Oct. 1784Reel 1
Indemnification from the Royalston proprietors to Ebenezer Elliott, Jr. for payment
of his bond, 12 Oct. 1784Reel 1
Indemnification from the Royalston proprietors to Sylvanus Hemmingway for payment
of his bond, 12 Oct. 1784Reel 1
Indemnification from the Royalston proprietors to Peter Woodbury for payment of his
bond, 12 Oct. 1784Reel 1
Bill and receipt from Elijah Dunbar to the proprietors of Royalston for payment of
their account for attorney's fees, 21 Oct. 1784Reel 1
Bill and receipt from Gardner Wilder to the proprietors of Royalston for payment
for work on Royalston lands, 24 Oct. 1784Reel 1
Letter from Stephen Jacobs (Windsor) to Rufus G. Amory regarding the land interests
of James Otis at Windsor, 23 Nov. 1784Reel 1
Report of the committee of Royalston proprietors for redeeming certain lands,
1 Dec. 1784Reel 1
Warrant for a meeting authorized by Samuel Danforth, John Erving, Jr., and Samuel
Allyne Otis, [1785]Reel 1
"A general view of Royalston affairs as they stood in 1785,"
1785Reel 1
Minutes excerpted from Dr. John Chandler's record of a Royalston proprietors'
meeting, 1785Reel 1
Memorandum by Samuel Allyne Otis regarding his Royalston lots,
1785Reel 1
Promissory note from Benjamin Guild to Nathaniel Ingraham, enclosed with letter
from Ingraham to Harrison Gray Otis, 15 Jan. 1785Reel 1
Letter from Nathaniel Ingraham to Harrison Gray Otis about settlement of a debt,
enclosing Benjamin Guild's promissory note, 15 Jan. 1785Reel 1
Notice from a creditor to Martin Stevens demanding payment, 16 Feb.
1785Reel 1
Contract between Elijah Dunbar for the Royalston proprietors and Ebenezer Bartlett,
28 Feb. 1785Reel 1
Contract between Elijah Dunbar for the Royalston proprietors and Timothy Bliss,
28 Feb. 1785Reel 1
Contract between Elijah Dunbar for the Royalston proprietors and Jonas Warren,
28 Feb. 1785Reel 1
Contract between Elijah Dunbar for the Royalston proprietors and John Whitmore,
28 Feb. 1785Reel 1
Account of Samuel Allyne Otis with Elijah Dunbar for legal services pertaining to
Royalston property, 8 Mar. 1785Reel 1
Account of the Royalston proprietors with Elijah Dunbar, 11 Mar.
1785Reel 1
Receipt from Adams and Nourse to Samuel Allyne Otis for payment of tax on his
property at Winchendon, 26 Apr. 1785Reel 1
Notation by [Samuel Allyne Otis] of the settlement of Ruth Otis's account,
May 1785Reel 1
Account of Samuel Allyne Otis and Joseph Otis with George Peirce for services in
dividing lands at Otisfield, 24 May 1785Reel 1
Account by George Peirce of the division of lands at Otisfield, 24 May
1785Reel 1
Power of attorney from John Lindsey to Samuel Kendall, Jr., 10 June
1785Reel 1
Letter from John Chandler (London) to Samuel Allyne Otis about affairs in
Royalston, Mass., with duplicate, 2 July 1785Reel 1
Receipt from Adams and Nourse to Samuel Allyne Otis for payment for publication of
the advertisement of the Otisfield proprietors, 14 July 1785Reel 1
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.
1785Reel 1
Letter from John Fry (Boston) to [Samuel Allyne Otis] about land grants at
Royalston, 8 Nov. 1785Reel 1
Deposition by Peleg Jennings concerning the purchase of Royalston land from John
Chandler, 8 Feb. 1786Reel 1
Certificate of John Mayo's death on 4 Mar. 1776, 21 Mar.
1786Signed by William Heath.
Reel 1
Bill and receipt from Powars and Willis to Samuel Allyne Otis for advertising,
29 Mar. 1786Reel 1
Memorandum by [Samuel Allyne Otis] related to unsold lands at Murrayfield, Me.,
23 May 1786Reel 1
Receipt from James Ball to Samuel Allyne Otis for payment of the taxes of Martin
Stevens, 19 June 1786Reel 1
Statement of obligation by George Peirce regarding Otisfield property, 20
Aug. 1786Reel 1
Commission of Harrison Gray Otis as captain of the militia, 27 Oct.
1786Reel 1
Power of attorney from John and Love (Oliver) Knight to Rufus G. Amory, 2
Feb. 1787Signed by Thomas Hutchinson.
Reel 1
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]Reel 1
Deed of sale and release from Samuel Allyne Otis to James and Thomas Lamb for
property at Barnstable, 11 May 1787 [copy]Reel 1
Assignment of power of attorney from the Royalston proprietors to John Fry,
4 Nov. 1787Reel 1
Commission of Harrison Gray Otis as major for service as aide-de-camp to General
Lincoln, 20 Dec. 1787Signed by John Hancock.
Reel 1
Account of the proprietors of Royalston with [Samuel Allyne Otis],
1788Reel 1
Letter from Samuel Allyne Otis (New York) to William Thacher about politics,
19 Apr. 1788 [typescript]Reel 1
Appraisal by John Bursley, Daniel Davis, and Isaac Hinckley of the Otis family farm
at Barnstable, 24 Apr. 1788Reel 1
Account of Harrison Gray Otis with William Foster & Co., 21 July
1788Reel 1
Bill from George Peirce to Harrison Gray Otis for services pertaining to lands at
Gorham, 19 Sep. 1788Reel 1
Memorandum by [Samuel Allyne Otis] of an agreement with Moses Goddard regarding
land ownership, 5 Dec. 1788Reel 1
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. 1788Reel 1
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. 1788Reel 1
Receipt from Gad Peirce to Samuel Allyne Otis for payment on behalf of the
Royalston proprietors, 6 Dec. 1788Reel 1
Letter from John Fry (Royalston) to Samuel Allyne Otis about matters concerning
land purchases at Royalston, 15 Dec. 1788Reel 1
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]Reel 1
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster inviting her to go for a drive,
[1789]Reel 1
Power of attorney from [Samuel Allyne Otis], for the proprietors of Royalston, to
Harrison Gray Otis, 1789 [copy]Reel 1
Memorandum of the bond of Jacob Estis and Peletiah Metcalf to the proprietors of
Royalston, 1789-1794Reel 1
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]Reel 1
Bill from John Manton to the Otisfield proprietors for entertainment,
Feb. 1789Reel 1
Accounts of Joseph Otis with James and Thomas Lamb, 23 Feb.
1789Reel 1
Receipt from George Peirce to Samuel Allyne Otis for payment for the purchase of
land, 29 Feb. 1789Reel 1
Indenture of Jeremy Baker, Edward Davis, and Joseph Harford with Messrs. Lowell,
Otis, and Vaughan, 21 Mar. 1789Reel 1
Senate record of the election of Samuel Allyne Otis as Senate secretary, attested
by John Langdon, 8 Apr. 1789 [copy]Reel 1
Agreement between Benjamin and Robert Hallowell related to the disposition of the
shipyard belonging to the estate of their father Briggs Hallowell, 11 Apr.
1789Reel 1
Receipt from Adams and Nourse to Willis Hall for payment for the advertisement of
the Royalston proprietors, 23 July 1789Reel 1
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. 1789Reel 1
Letter from Harrison Gray (London) to John Hancock about collection of his debt,
31 July 1789 [draft]Reel 1
Receipt from Lemuel Burrell to Samuel Kendall, Jr. for payment of his account and
amounts credited for the period 1786-1789, 2 Oct. 1789Reel 1
Deed from Samuel Allyne Otis to T. Russell for property at Adams, 3 Nov.
1789 [draft]Reel 1
"State of affairs in Royalston," 6 Nov. 1789Reel 1
Warrant by [Samuel Allyne Otis] for a meeting of the Royalston proprietors,
6 Nov. 1789 [draft]Reel 1
Accounts by Samuel Allyne Otis related to Royalston lands, 6 Nov.
1789Reel 1
Accounts of the Royalston proprietors with Samuel Allyne Otis, 7 Nov.
1789Reel 1
Assignment of power of attorney from Samuel Allyne Otis and John Erving, for the
Royalston proprietors, to Harrison Gray Otis, 19 Nov. 1789Reel 1
Warrant by Samuel Allyne Otis for a meeting of the Royalston proprietors,
6 Dec. 1789Reel 1
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 1789Reel 1
Agreement by [Harrison Gray Otis] to pay John Coffin Jones for a bond of James Otis
to James Otis, Jr., 27 Dec. 1789Reel 1
Memorandum from Joseph Otis to his brother Samuel Allyne Otis about the discharge
of his note by his father's estate, [1790]Reel 1
Letter from Mary Smith Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster upon Foster's engagement
to Harrison Gray Otis, 12 Jan. 1790Reel 1
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Hartford) to Sally Foster about their coming
marriage, 20 Jan. 1790Reel 1
Letter from Samuel Allyne Otis (New York) to Sally Foster on Foster's engagement to
Harrison Gray Otis, 24 Jan. 1790Reel 1
Letter from Sally Foster (Boston) to Samuel Allyne Otis on her engagement to
Harrison Gray Otis, 31 Jan. 1790 [copy by Samuel Allyne
Otis]Reel 1
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Barnstable) to Sally Foster, [Feb.]
1790Reel 1
Agreement between [William Foster] and Harrison Gray Otis on terms of a marriage
bond, [5 Feb. 1790] [draft]Reel 1
Agreement between [Harrison Gray Otis] and William Foster regarding a marriage
bond, 5 Feb. 1790 [draft]Reel 1
Marriage bond from William Foster to Harrison Gray Otis, 5 Feb.
1790 [copy]Reel 1
Appraisal of Joseph Otis's property at Barnstable conveyed to James and Thomas Lamb
in satisfaction of an execution, 25 Mar. 1790 [copy]Reel 1
Bill of exchange from Thomas Goadsby & Co. on John Erving in favor of Harrison
Gray Otis, 31 Mar. 1790Reel 1
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster about his sister Abba's approaching
death, Apr. 1790Reel 1
Appraisal and execution of Barnstable property belonging in part to Joseph Otis,
24 Apr. 1790 [copy]Reel 1
Letter from Joseph Coolidge (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about Franco-American
relations and about covering his note, 2 June 1790Reel 1
Account of Thomas Clements with John Brown, July
1790Reel 1
Deed of sale from John Joy to Harrison Gray Otis for a distill house and property
on Atkinson Street, Boston, 12 July 1790Reel 1
Account of Sally Foster Otis with her father William Foster for purchases of
household furnishings, [14 Aug. 1790]Reel 1
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia Francis asking her to be his
houseguest at Boston during her visit, 6 Sep. 1790Reel 1
Order from William Cleveland on John and Thomas Lamb to pay Samuel Barton the
amount due him from Samuel Allyne Otis, 13 Sep. 1790Reel 1
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. 1792Reel 1
Deed of sale from Samuel Allyne Otis and John Erving to William Brown for land at
Royalston, 8 Nov. 1790 [copy]Reel 1
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.
1790Reel 1
Notation sent to Harrison Gray Otis concerning bonds and interest outstanding,
28 Dec. 1790Reel 1
Bond of Clement Lemon not to get drunk on the voyage of the Mary Ann, 31 Dec. 1790Reel 1
Agreement between Francis Barretto and Jeremiah B. Stimson for the purchase of
codfish in exchange for wine, 6 Jan. 1791Reel 1
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. 1791Reel 1
Account of Fernandes Barretto Silva with Jeremiah B. Stimson, 30 Mar.
1791Reel 1
Letter from William Foster to Harrison Gray Otis about his daughter's dowry,
[Apr.] 1791Reel 1
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to his father-in-law William Foster about payment of
Sally Foster Otis's dowry, [25 Apr. 1791] [draft]Reel 1
Letter from William Foster to Harrison Gray Otis about his daughter's dowry,
25 Apr. 1791Reel 1
Deed from Samuel A. Otis, Jr. to Harrison Gray Otis, 6 May
1791, ratified by Samuel A. Otis, Jr., 5 July
1791Reel 1
Assignment of power of attorney from Thomas Lock to Samuel Maynard, 30
June 1791Reel 1
Deposition of John Harling regarding the conduct of Capt. Clement Lemon on a voyage
from Liverpool to Boston, 11 July 1791Reel 1
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
1791Reel 1
Release agreement of Obadiah Dickinson and Joshua Woodbridge with Samuel Allyne
Otis for payment of notes due on a reassigned obligation, 12 July
1791Reel 1
Notice from Samuel Allyne Otis to George Peirce regarding land transactions at
Otisfield, Me., 6 Aug. 1791Reel 1
Account of Samuel Allyne Otis with Oliver Prescott as collector at Otisfield, Me.,
6 Aug. 1791Reel 1
Memorandum on the state of the town of Otisfield, Me., 8 Aug.
1791Reel 1
Deed from Samuel Allyne Otis to Abner Brigham, 10 Sep. 1791
[copy]Reel 1
Order from William Foster to Harrison Gray Otis for $250, 23 Sep.
1791Reel 1
Warrant by Samuel Quincy of the Suffolk Court for the satisfaction of Thomas Beals
in his suit against Lemuel Burrell, 5 Oct. 1791Reel 1
Agreement between Joseph Henderson and Harrison Gray Otis for payment for services
in recovering a debt at Philadelphia, 3 Nov. 1791Reel 1
Agreement of Thomas Pons to accept Thomas F. Adams as apprentice goldsmith and
jeweler, 25 Nov. 1791Reel 1
Receipt from Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of Peleg Jennings and
Ebenezer Bullock's bond, 6 Dec. 1791Reel 1
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Hartford) to Sally Foster Otis describing his trip
to New York and about matters of family business, 11 Dec.
1791Reel 1
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. 1791Reel 1
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. 1791Reel 1
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his
activities at New York and Philadelphia, 18 Dec. 1791Reel 1
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about social
activities at Philadelphia, 22 Dec. 1791Reel 1
Deed from Elkanah Welch to Samuel and Ezra Welch for Woburn lands, 27
Dec. 1791Reel 1
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. 1792Reel 1
Deed of sale from Susannah Brown to Paul de Nancrede for property in Boston,
4 Jan. 1792Reel 1
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. 1790Reel 1
Account of Harrison Gray Otis's adventure on the schooner Abigail on a trading voyage to Cadiz, 19 Jan. 1792Reel 1
Letter from Silas Heywood and Abijah Richardson (Royalston) to Samuel Allyne Otis
about payment on a bond on land at Royalston, 28 Feb. 1792Reel 1
Deed of sale from Stephen Cooke to Jonathan Swift for rights to land at Otisfield,
Me., 1 Mar. 1792Reel 1
Account of Samuel Kendall, Jr. with Lemuel Burrell for lodging at Roxbury,
8 Mar. 1792Reel 1
Receipt from Joseph Robinson to Samuel Maynard for payment for horses, 28
Mar. 1792Reel 1
Agreement between Joseph Otis and Samuel Allyne Otis for leasing property at
Barnstable, 1 Apr. 1792Reel 1
Receipt from [Harrison Gray Otis] for payment on Peleg Jennings's bond, 7
Apr. 1792 [copy]Reel 1
Notice by William Donnison of the acceptance of Harrison Gray Otis's resignation as
captain of the Independent Light Infantry Co., 23 Apr. 1792Reel 1
Release from Prentiss Mellen to Samuel Allyne Otis, 25 Apr.
1792Reel 1
Account of Joseph Brick as guardian of John Fairbank for the period 1776-1792,
6 June 1792Reel 1
Account of Henry Johnson with David Brace, 16 June 1792,
enclosed with letter to Harrison Gray Otis, 24 Dec. 1792Reel 1
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. 1792Reel 1
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. 1792Reel 1
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. 1792Reel 1
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.
1792Reel 1
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.
1792Reel 1
Discharged promissory note payable to Harrison Gray Otis, 20 June
1792Reel 1
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
1792Reel 1
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to Sally Foster Otis on personal matters,
7 July 1792Reel 1
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. 1792Reel 1
Calculation of bond between Samuel Allyne Otis and Harrison Gray Otis,
Sep. 1792Reel 1
Report by Isaac Ilsley as registrar for Cumberland County related to Otisfield
land, 5 Sep. 1792Reel 1
Statement by John C. Jones regarding an agreement between William Foster and
Harrison Gray Otis about Sally Foster's dowry, 14 Sep. 1792Reel 1
Letter from William Foster to Harrison Gray Otis about his daughter's dowry,
19 Sep. 1792Reel 1
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]Reel 1
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. 1792Reel 1
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. 1792Reel 1
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. 1792Reel 1
Deposition of Thomas Pons related to a dispute between Capt. William Young and
Joseph Adams, 9 Nov. 1792Reel 1
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to Sally Foster Otis describing a stormy
voyage to New York, 11 Nov. 1792Reel 1
Writ of execution against Lemuel Burrell in a case brought by John Linsey,
14 Nov. 1792Reel 1
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. 1792Reel 1
Account of James and Thomas H. Perkins with Daniel McNeill, 20 Nov.
1792Reel 1
Certification by Hilary Baker of the oath of allegiance of John Perreau,
7 Dec. 1792Reel 1
Letter from David Brace (Boston) to Henry Johnson about paying what he owes him,
8 Dec. 1792Reel 1
Assignment of mortgage deed from Susanna Boutineau to Robert Hallowell and Harrison
Gray Otis, 11 Dec. 1792Reel 1
Account of Henry Johnson with David Brace, with letter from Johnson to Harrison
Gray Otis, 24 Dec. 1792Reel 1
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. 17921793-1799
Reel 2
Memorandum of receipts from William Foster in payment of Sally Foster Otis's dowry,
1793Reel 2
Letter from Eben Prout (Boston) to Elisha Story about settling his account with the
estate of Abiel Ruddock, 15 Jan. 1793Reel 2
Canceled bond from [Harrison Gray Otis] to Samuel Pitts, 29 Jan.
1793Reel 2
Mortgage deed from Harrison Gray Otis to Samuel Pitts for property on Hawkins
Street, 29 Jan. 1793Reel 2
Extract from the division of the real estate of James Pitts, 29 Jan.
1793Reel 2
Deed from Jonathan Swift to Harrison Gray Otis for land at Otisfield, 9
Mar. 1793Reel 2
Receipted bill from John Clinton to Isaac Bowers for tailoring, 14 Mar.
1793Reel 2
Receipt from Harrison Gray Otis to Joseph Ruggles for payment on Benjamin
Woodbury's bond, 15 Mar. [1793], with bond, 12 Oct.
1784Reel 2
Transfer of notes from William Foster to Harrison Gray Otis, 25 Mar.
1793Reel 2
Receipt from William Foster to Harrison Gray Otis for all accounts and book debts,
25 Mar. 1793Reel 2
Deed from Leonard Brown, Jr. to Thomas Crafts for land and a farm at Barnstable,
27 Mar. 1793Reel 2
Deed from Thomas Crafts to Harrison Gray Otis, 28 Mar.
1793Reel 2
Deed from Isaac Bowers to Harrison Gray Otis, 3 Apr.
1793Reel 2
Agreement between William Foster and Harrison Gray Otis, 13 Apr.
1793Reel 2
Note from [Harrison Gray Otis] to William Foster, 13 Apr.
1793Reel 2
Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis of amounts paid on account by William Foster,
1 May 1793Reel 2
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]Reel 2
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
1795Reel 2
Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis of William Foster's accounts, [July]
1793Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Fairfield, Conn.) to Sally Foster Otis describing
his trip by stage to New York from Boston, 1 July [1793]Reel 2
Certification of enrollment by William Tuck for the schooner Nancy, 1 July 1793Reel 2
Letter from William Foster (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of two notes,
11 July 1793Reel 2
Letter from E. Brown (Sleaford) to Harrison Gray Otis about business matters,
13 July 1793Reel 2
Deed from Harrison Gray Otis to Samuel Allyne Otis, 14 July
1793Reel 2
Agreement between Joseph Otis and Samuel Allyne Otis over the settlement of
property at Barnstable, 7 Aug. 1793Reel 2
Letter from E. Brown (Sleaford) to Harrison Gray Otis about the payment of a bill
of exchange, 16 Aug. 1793Reel 2
Release from Ephraim Fenno to Caleb Wheaton of all actions pending against him in
regard to the accusation of adultery, 26 Aug. 1793Reel 2
Deposition of Lucy Fenno regarding her accusation of adultery against Caleb
Wheaton, 26 Aug. 1793Reel 2
Account of Ezekiel Savage with Robert Molineux, 7 Sep.
1793Reel 2
Letter from Joseph Otis (Barnstable) to Harrison Gray Otis about a deal on property
at Otisfield, 9 Sep. 1793Reel 2
Deed from Nicholas Brown to Samuel Clapp, 30 Sep.
1793Reel 2
Citation by Oliver Prescott to the heirs of Samuel Brigham related to Harrison Gray
Otis's claim on his estate as creditor, 1 Oct. 1793Reel 2
Deed from Nicholas Brown to Harrison Gray Otis, 18 Oct.
1793Reel 2
Deed from Nicholas Brown to Harrison Gray Otis and John Lowell, 24 Oct.
1793Reel 2
Account of Harrison Gray Otis with William Foster, Nov.
1793Reel 2
Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Samuel Bradford for selling Carnes College at
auction, 3 Nov. 1793Reel 2
Account of James Tisdale with Fernandes Barretto Silva for merchandise, 4
Nov. 1793Reel 2
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. 1793Reel 2
Plan of land on Brattle Street, Boston, 1794Reel 2
Agreement between Jonathan Willington and John Dinsdell for leasing part of his
house on Cross Street, 7 Oct. 1794Reel 2
Power of attorney from John Dinsdell to Robert Molineux, 11 Oct.
1794Reel 2
Bill from Bulah Clark to Seth Allen for services to his son Eliada Allen,
18 Nov. 1793, with summons, 1 Nov.
1794Reel 2
Deed of sale from Harrison Gray to Harrison Gray Otis for property at East Windsor,
Conn., 18 Dec. 1793Reel 2
Letter from [Harrison Gray Otis] to William Foster about the proposition of Foster
fulfilling his bond, 29 Dec. 1793 [draft]Reel 2
Scale plan by [Harrison Gray Otis] of a lot of land on Brattle Street to be sold,
[1794]Reel 2
Deed of sale from Timothy Bigelow to Harrison Gray Otis for the right to land at
Otisfield, 1 Jan. 1794Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Hartford) to Sally Foster Otis about his trip to
Hartford from Boston by sleigh, Feb. [1794]Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about business affairs,
3 Feb. 1794Reel 2
Deed from Robert Hallowell to Harrison Gray Otis, 21 Apr.
1794Reel 2
Declaration of protest by Phillip Jarvis against the sloop of war Friendly Cedar, notarized by William Bryant, 23 May
1794Reel 2
Bill from Harvard College butler to George Otis, 29 May
1794Reel 2
Bond from Joseph Coolidge indemnifying Harrison Gray Otis in the sale of land at
Groton, 13 Aug. 1794Reel 2
Bill to Harrison Gray Otis for pew rent at First Church, Boston, 20 Aug.
1794Reel 2
Bill of exchange from Matthew Bridge to Harrison Gray Otis on Calef & Chuter,
London, 15 Sep. 1794Reel 2
Appointment of Robert Molineux as John Dinsdell's attorney, 11 Oct.
1794Reel 2
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. 1794Reel 2
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. 1794Reel 2
Letter from J. Spalding (Charleston, S.C.) to Samuel Dowse about the deflated
prices for rum and sugar, 24 Dec. 1794Reel 2
Letter from John Singleton Copley to Samuel Cabot about the conveyance of his
property and rental of his houses, [1795] [incomplete]Reel 2
Letter from John Singleton Copley (London) to Mr. Crowther about meeting him on a
matter of the sale of real estate, [1795]Reel 2
Petition for pardon from Thomas Gleason to Samuel Adams and the Council,
[1795]Reel 2
Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] about his Royalston accounts,
[1795]Reel 2
Receipt from George Clark to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for pew rent at the
Brattle Street Church, 4 Jan. 1795Reel 2
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. 1795Reel 2
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. 1795Reel 2
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]Reel 2
Deed from Samuel Brown to Harrison Gray Otis, 28 Jan.
1795Reel 2
Deed from Josiah Waters to Harrison Gray Otis, 28 Jan.
1795Reel 2
Letter from J. Spalding (Charleston, S.C.) to Samuel Dowse about ridding his ship
of attachments, 5 Feb. 1795Reel 2
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]Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about the affairs of
Harrison Gray's estate, 25 Mar. 1795Reel 2
Memorandum of stumpage for the computation of lumber removed from a lot in
Otisfield, measured by George Peirce and Enoch Perley, 25 Mar.
1795Reel 2
Receipt from Thomas Paine to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for a subscription to
the Orrery, 1 Apr. 1795Reel 2
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]Reel 2
Letter from George Peirce (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis about his lands at
Otisfield, 28 Apr. 1795Reel 2
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 1793Reel 2
Appraisal by Samuel Lawrence, Wilder Sheple, and Henry Woods of land in Groton for
Harrison Gray Otis and others, 4 May 1795Reel 2
Mortgage deed from Oliver P. Holyoke and John Soren to Harrison Gray Otis on land
in Wing's Lane, Boston, 19 May 1795Reel 2
Insurance policy for Harrison Gray Otis's vessel Aurora for a voyage from Boston to Hamburg, underwritten by [Joseph Taylor],
20 May 1795Reel 2
Receipt from John Lord for Henry Alline to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for
filling deeds, June 1795Reel 2
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 1795Reel 2
Bill of exchange from William and Richard Codman on J & F Baring Co. in favor
of Harrison Gray Otis, 18 June 1795Reel 2
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. 1795Reel 2
Receipt from Thomas Paine to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for a subscription to
the Orrery, [July 1795]Reel 2
Deed from Josiah Danforth to Harrison Gray Otis, 2 July
1795Reel 2
Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] of payments for John Singleton Copley's land,
2 July 1795Reel 2
Deposition of Benjamin Marvell regarding Dudley Sargent succeeding Nathaniel
Sargent as captain of the schooner Nancy, 3 July
1795Reel 2
Deposition of Dudley Sargent regarding his succeeding Nathaniel Sargent as captain
of the schooner Nancy, 3 July
1795Reel 2
Receipts for George Peirce's taxes on lands in Otisfield, 6 July
1795Reel 2
Bill from Samuel Bradford to Harrison Gray Otis for auctioneer's services,
[22] July 1795Reel 2
Receipt from Elisha Gardner to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for boarding his
nursemaid and for services, 28 July 1795Reel 2
Letters of administration by Harrison Gray Otis for the estate of Edward Carnes,
28 July 1795Reel 2
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]Reel 2
Appointment of power of attorney from Josias Southwick to David Otis, 5
Aug. 1795Reel 2
Letter from [James Scott] (London) to John Singleton Copley about complying with
his agreement, 7 Aug. 1795 [copy]Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Suffield) to Sally Foster Otis about business
matters delaying him at Hartford, 9 Aug. 1795Reel 2
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. 1795Reel 2
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. 1795Reel 2
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. 1795Reel 2
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. 1795Reel 2
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.
1795Reel 2
Memorandum from James Prescott to Samuel Allyne Otis about land assessments at
Otisfield, 2 Sep. 1795Reel 2
Record of land taking on Warren Street, Boston, 7 Sep. 1795
[copy], with plan of street by Osgood Carleton, 27 June 1795Reel 2
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. 1795Reel 2
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.
1795Reel 2
Account of Jeremiah B. Stimson with Fernandes Barretto Silva for the purchase of
wines at Madeira in 1791, 30 Sep. 1795Reel 2
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. 1795Reel 2
Deed from John Otis to Nathaniel W. Otis of rights in Otisfield, Me., 7
Oct. 1795Reel 2
Deed from Nathaniel W. Otis to Harrison Gray Otis for lands at Otisfield, Me.,
7 Oct. 1795Reel 2
Reassignment by [Harrison Gray Otis] of Jeremiah B. Stimson's account with Francis
Barretto, 15 Oct. 1795Reel 2
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]Reel 2
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.
1795Reel 2
Letter from Eliza Gray to her cousin to settle her account with William Turner,
25 Oct. 1795Reel 2
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. 1795Reel 2
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. 1795Reel 2
Receipt from Joseph Woodward to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for Benjamin Joy's
buildings, 4 Nov. 1795Reel 2
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. 1795Reel 2
Contract between [Harrison Gray Otis] and Asabel Carpenter for sale of land at
Royalston, 18 Nov. 1795Reel 2
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.
1795Reel 2
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]Reel 2
Receipt from Philip Wentworth to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for moving charges,
31 Dec. 1795Reel 2
Letter from Charles Bulfinch to Nathan Goodale about the Copley estate,
[1796]Reel 2
Deed from Joseph Callender to Harrison Gray Otis, 4 Jan.
1796Reel 2
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. 1796Reel 2
Deed from Joseph Peirce to Joseph Carnes, 7 Jan.
1796Reel 2
Receipt for Harrison Gray Otis's taxes on lands in Otisfield, 15 Jan.
1796Reel 2
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.
1796Reel 2
Promissory note from Jonathan Mason, Jr., Harrison Gray Otis, and Joseph Woodward
to William Hull, 23 Feb. 1796Reel 2
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.
1796Reel 2
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. 1796Reel 2
Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] of A. Carpenter's promissory notes,
[26 May 1796]Reel 2
Letter from Timothy Pickering (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis accompanying his
commission as U.S. attorney for Massachusetts, 26 May 1796Reel 2
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
1796Reel 2
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
1796Reel 2
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 1796Reel 2
Letter from Thwaiter and Wheelwright (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about his
account, with duplicate copy, 29 July 1796Reel 2
Promissory note from Harrison Gray Otis to William Scollay, 1 Aug.
1796Reel 2
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]Reel 2
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. 1796Reel 2
Deed from Samuel Allyne Otis to Harrison Gray Otis of rights at Royalston,
10 Oct. 1796Reel 2
Receipt from Edward Rowe to the estate of Edward Carnes, Jr. for expenses of the
commissioners of insolvency, 26 Oct. 1796Reel 2
Accounts by [Harrison Gray Otis] on the Copley land purchase,
[1797]Reel 2
Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] of the account of Micah Baker's interest
payments on a bond dating 1784-1797, [1797]Reel 2
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. 1797Reel 2
Deed from Gardner Wilder to Harrison Gray Otis for rights at Royalston,
10 Jan. 1797Reel 2
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.
1797Reel 2
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. 1797Reel 2
Release from John Blagge to Harrison Gray Otis in the action against Samuel Blagge,
25 Jan. 1797Reel 2
Bill from Dr. John Jeffries to Harrison Gray Otis, 25 Jan.
1797Reel 2
Letter from Micah Baker (Royalston) to Harrison Gray Otis about holding a land
transaction for him, 28 Jan. 1797Reel 2
Receipt from Ezra Gibbs to George Peirce for payment for serving a writ on Harrison
Gray Otis and others, 14 Mar. 1797Reel 2
Deed from Joseph Otis, Jr. to Harrison Gray Otis of rights in Otisfield,
3 Apr. 1797Reel 2
Notation by [Harrison Gray Otis] of amounts paid on a bond by Mr. Cheney for
1793-1797, 10 Apr. 1797Reel 2
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]Reel 2
Receipt and memorandum of obligation from Harrison Gray Otis to Samuel Blagge for
legal services, 21 Apr. 1797Reel 2
Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis of Uriah Cotting's note, 28 Apr.
1797Reel 2
Notes and computation of interest by Harrison Gray Otis on Peter and Benjamin
Woodbury's bond, 28 Apr. 1797, with bond, 12 Oct.
1784Reel 2
Mortgage loan from John T. Apthorp to Henry Newman, 1 May
1797Reel 2
Memorandum by John T. Apthorp on Henry Newman's note, 1 May
1797Reel 2
Guarantee by Harrison Gray Otis of the mortgage of Henry Newman, 1 May
1797 [copy]Reel 2
Receipt from Jonathan Moors to George Peirce for payment of tax on property at
Otisfield, 1 June 1797Reel 2
Letter from Joseph Kimball (Waterborough) to Harrison Gray Otis offering to
purchase land at Otisfield, 3 June 1797Reel 2
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. 1797Reel 2
Bond from Harrison Gray Otis and Samuel Allyne Otis, Jr., to John H. Perry related
to property at Otisfield, 5 Sep. 1797Reel 2
Letter from Oliver Phelps to Harrison Gray Otis about the security of Henry
Newman's bond, 9 Sep. 1797Reel 2
Receipt from Jonathan Mason, Jr. to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for surveying
Copley lands on Beacon Hill and recording deeds, 15 Sep.
1797Reel 2
Power of attorney from Samuel Allyne Otis, Jr. to Harrison Gray Otis, 16
Sep. 1797Reel 2
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. 1797Reel 2
List of lots owned by Harrison Gray Otis at Otisfield, 25 Sep.
[1797]Reel 2
Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis of transactions related to his Otisfield real
estate, 25 Sep. 1797Reel 2
Receipt from George Peirce to Harrison Gray Otis for his gift to paint the meeting
house at Otisfield, 26 Sep. 1797Reel 2
Memorandum by Samuel Blagge respecting the leasing of William Foster's wharf and
stores, 4 Oct. 1797Reel 2
Lease from William Foster to Harrison Gray Otis for property on the South Battery,
Boston, 4 Oct. 1797Reel 2
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.
1797Reel 2
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.
1797Reel 2
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.
1797Reel 2
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. 1797Reel 2
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.
1797Reel 2
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. 1797Reel 2
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.
1797Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about social
matters and directions for collections of his rents, 20 Nov.
1797Reel 2
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. 1797Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his
financial condition, 24 Nov. 1797Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his
anxiety over a business matter, 27 Nov. 1797Reel 2
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. 1797Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about
Congressional matters and news of friends at Philadelphia, 3 Dec.
[1797]Reel 2
Letter from Jonathan Mason, Jr. (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about real estate
transactions and political matters, 4 Dec. 1797Printed in part in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 77.
Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about her
confinement and his activities at Philadelphia, 5 Dec. 1797Reel 2
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.
1797Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis with gossip
about their friends and on personal matters, 10 Dec. 1797Reel 2
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.
1797Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about her
health, 13 Dec. 1797Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about friends at
Philadelphia and personal matters, 15 Dec. 1797Reel 2
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.
1797Reel 2
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.
1797Reel 2
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. 1797Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about prospects
of having his miniature painted, 20 Dec. 1797Reel 2
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. 1797Reel 2
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. 1797Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about a
financial matter, 23 Dec. 1797Reel 2
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.
1797Printed in part in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 86.
Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the
financial reverses of George Harrison, 26 Dec. 1797Reel 2
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]Reel 2
Deed of sale from Samuel Allyne Otis to Harrison Gray Otis for lands at Otisfield,
1 Jan. 1798Reel 2
Deed from Samuel Allyne Otis to Harrison Gray Otis for interest in property of
Harrison Gray on Cambridge Street, Boston, 2 Jan. 1798Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his social
activities at Philadelphia, 3 Jan. 1798Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the threat
of war with France, 6 Jan. 1798Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about friends
and activities at Philadelphia, 7 Jan. 1798Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about Congress
considering allowing merchants to arm their vessels, 9 Jan.
[1798]Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about social
activities at Philadelphia, 12 Jan. 1798Reel 2
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]Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis with news of
family and friends, 25 Jan. [1798]Reel 2
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. 1798Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis on political
matters, 9 Feb. 1798Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the
circumstances of his endorsement of Mr. Vaughan's note, 11 Feb.
1798Reel 2
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. 1798Reel 2
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. 1798Reel 2
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. 1798Reel 2
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. 1798Printed 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.
Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about financial
matters, 21 Feb. [1798]Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the
Washington birthday ball, 24 Feb. 1798Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about social
activities at Philadelphia and political matters, 28 Feb.
1798Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his speech
in Congress on foreign matters and their separation, 3 Mar.
1798Reel 2
Letter from Thomas H. Perkins (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about his new
board position, 3 Mar. 1798Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the French
controversy and social activities at Philadelphia, 4 Mar.
[1798]Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about foreign
affairs, 8 Mar. [1798]Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about Henry
Hill's statue of Venus, 10 Mar. [1798]Reel 2
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.
1798Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the
commissioners to France and George Harrison's financial condition, 14 Mar.
1798Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Mercy Warren about Franco-American
affairs, 16 Mar. 1798 [copy]Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about
Congressional and foreign affairs, 17 Mar. [1798]Reel 2
Agreement of John Slocum to rent Nashawena Island from the heirs of Grizzel
Sanford, 19 Mar. 1798Reel 2
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. 1798Reel 2
Letter from William Heath (Roxbury) to Harrison Gray Otis related to Roxbury's
protest against the arming of merchantmen, 21 Mar. 1798Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 88-89.
Reel 2
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.
1798Reel 2
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]Reel 2
Letter from John Gardner (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis on political matters,
24 Mar. 1798Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 90-91.
Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his
anxiety over her welfare, 24 Mar. [1798]Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his
political and business career and Bulfinch's visit to Philadelphia, 25 Mar.
1798Reel 2
Letter from Jonathan Mason, Jr. (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about Boston opinion
on arming merchantmen and business matters, 26 Mar. 1798Printed in part in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 91.
Reel 2
Letter from Joseph Gales to Harrison Gray Otis about reporting for the Annals, 29 Mar. 1798Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 63-65.
Reel 2
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. 1798Reel 2
Letter from Jonathan Mason, Jr. (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about
Franco-American relations, 30 Mar. 1798Printed 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.
Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis acknowledging
receipt of her letter, 31 Mar. 1798Reel 2
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. 1798Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the
prospect of her trip to Philadelphia, 3 Apr. [1798]Reel 2
Mortgage deed from Ebenezer Blanchard to Harrison Gray Otis for property on Warren
Street, Boston, 3 Apr. 1798Reel 2
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]Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis with
instructions for her trip to Philadelphia and gossip about their friends, 6 Apr.
1798Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about her trip
by carriage to New York, 8 Apr. [1798]Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Mary Foster Apthorp about a
mistaken report of his dueling with William Giles, 9 Apr.
[1798]Reel 2
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]Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the
prospect of the end of the Congressional session, 11 Apr.
[1798]Reel 2
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]Reel 2
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]Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the bad
road conditions between New York and Philadelphia, 16 Apr.
[1798]Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about meeting
her in New York on her trip to Philadelphia, 18 Apr. [1798]Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the
expectation of her visit to Philadelphia, 19 Apr. [1798]Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his
dispute with William Giles and activities of Congress, 21 Apr.
[1798]Reel 2
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.
1798Printed 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.
Reel 2
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]Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis urging her to
make the trip to Philadelphia, 26 Apr. [1798]Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis urging her to
join him in Philadelphia, 30 Apr. [1798]Reel 2
Letter from Jonathan Mason, Jr. (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about financial
matters and Franco-American relations, 3 May 1798Printed in part in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 95.
Reel 2
Letter from Charles Paine (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the conduct of his
business affairs, 3 May 1798Reel 2
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]Reel 2
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 1798Reel 2
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 1798Reel 2
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 1798Printed 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.
Reel 2
Letter of apology from William Lee (Suffield, Conn.) to Harrison Gray Otis,
2 July 1798Reel 2
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
1799Reel 2
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.
1798Reel 2
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. 1798Reel 2
Receipt from Jonathan Mason, Jr. to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of his share on
James Allen's note, 8 Aug. 1798Reel 2
Receipt from John Carnes to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of Edward Carnes's
account as the administrator of his estate, 16 Aug. 1798Reel 2
Receipt from Osgood Carleton to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for surveying
property at Boston, 18 Aug. 1798Reel 2
Letter from Richard Codman (Paris) to Harrison Gray Otis about Franco-American
relations, 26 Aug. 1798Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 168-170.
Reel 2
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.
1798Reel 2
Certification by Nathan Goodale of Harrison Gray Otis as attorney admitted to
practice in the Massachusetts District Court, 20 Oct. 1798Reel 2
Certificate of Harrison Gray Otis for admission to the Circuit Court, 20
Oct. 1798Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Nathaniel Balch about his help in
obtaining a commission in the army, 5 Dec. 1798 [typescript]Reel 2
Letter from Joseph Otis (Barnstable) to his brother Samuel Allyne Otis requesting
an extension for payment of his rent, 28 Dec. 1798Reel 2
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 1799Signed by Benjamin Stoddert.
Reel 2
Letter from Charles Jackson (Albany) to Harrison Gray Otis about compensation for
his father, 5 Jan. 1799Reel 2
Petition from David Shepard to the Council for a bridge over the Westfield River at
Norwich, 6 Jan. 1799Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to William Foster about the
resolution before Congress to disband the army, 10 Jan. 1799Reel 2
Letter from Jonathan Mason, Jr. (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about
Franco-American relations, 12 Jan. 1799Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about her
activity in Boston, 14 Jan. 1799Reel 2
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 1799Signed by Benjamin Stoddert.
Reel 2
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. 1799Reel 2
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. 1799Reel 2
Bill from R. White to Harrison Gray Otis for renting rooms, 23 Jan.
1799Reel 2
Letter from Benjamin Waterhouse (Cambridge) to Harrison Gray Otis about William A.
Barron, 24 Jan. 1799Reel 2
Letter from Joseph Woodward (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about Dr. Logan's
memorial, 25 Jan. 1799Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 170-171.
Reel 2
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. 1799Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to President Adams related to a diplomatic
appointment, 21 Feb. 1799 [copy]Reel 2
Letter from Jonathan Mason, Jr. (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about
Franco-American relations, 27 Feb. 1799Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 171-173.
Reel 2
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 1799Signed by Benjamin Stoddert.
Reel 2
Bill from Mary Boorman to Harrison Gray Otis for boarding himself and his family at
New York, 13 Mar. 1799Reel 2
Letter from John Neal [Kneal] (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis about buying land
from him at Otisfield, 3 June 1799Reel 2
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.
1798Reel 2
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. 1816Reel 2
Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] of sales of lands at Otisfield, 29
June 1799Reel 2
Receipt from George Peirce to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of his account,
29 June 1799Reel 2
Receipt from George Peirce to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of taxes at Otisfield,
29 June 1799Reel 2
Promissory note from [Daniel Holden] to Samuel Allyne Otis, Jr., 1 July
1799Reel 2
Deed of sale from Oliver Prescott to Harrison Gray Otis for land at Otisfield,
15 July 1799Reel 2
Deed of sale from Samuel J. Prescott to Harrison Gray Otis for land at Otisfield,
15 July 1799Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Daniel Conant about a mistake in selling
him land at Otisfield, 10 Aug. 1799Reel 2
Letter from William Foster, Jr. (Morlais) to Harrison Gray Otis about
Franco-American relations, 18 Aug. 1799Reel 2
Letter from Elijah Richardson and John Todd (Poland) to Harrison Gray Otis about
the purchase of land at Otisfield, 2 Sep. 1799Reel 2
Letter from Jonathan Moors (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis about purchasing land
at Otisfield, 17 Sep. 1799Reel 2
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.
1799Reel 2
Deed from Samuel Allyne Otis to Harrison Gray Otis for Winchendon lands,
3 Oct. 1799Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Elijah Richardson and John Todd about
terms for selling property to them at Otisfield, 11 Oct.
1799Reel 2
Letter from Elijah Richardson and John Todd (Poland) to Harrison Gray Otis
accepting his terms for purchase of land at Otisfield, 9 Nov.
1799Reel 2
Receipt from James Scott to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for services as an agent
in land transactions with John Singleton Copley, 20 Nov.
1799Reel 2
Receipt from James Sullivan to Harrison Gray Otis for retainer's fee, 30
Nov. [1799]Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his living
accommodations, 1 Dec. [1799]Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the
session of Congress and lodging with his father, 3 Dec. 1799Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his
activities at Philadelphia, 5 Dec. 1799Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his
impatience over their separation, 8 Dec. 1799Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about not
hearing from her, 12 [Dec.] 1799Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the use of
worm lozenges and his activities, 13 Dec. [1799]Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his
anxiety at not hearing from her, 14 Dec. 1799Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the report
of Washington's death, [18 Dec. 1799]Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis describing the
destructive hotel fire on 6th St., 18 Dec. 1799Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the public
response to Washington's death, 20 Dec. [1799]Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to William Foster refusing to sell
his house, 23 Dec. 1799Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to William Foster about his
willingness to help his son obtain a government appointment, 25 Dec.
1799Reel 2
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]Reel 2
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis with a journal
of his social activities, 28 Dec. [1799]1800-1805
Reel 3
Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis of shares purchased in property at Otisfield,
[1800]Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to Sally Foster Otis about his trip from
Philadelphia, [1800]Reel 3
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.
1800Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about an
insufficient offer for his house and about her health, 4 Jan.
1800Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about
legislative activities and news of friends at Philadelphia, 11 Jan.
1800Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his
impatience to return home, 12 Jan. 1800Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about Maria
Bingham's divorce and social activities at Philadelphia, 18 Jan.
1800Reel 3
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about his returning to
Boston after the Congressional session, 18 Jan. 1800Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his social
activities and plans for acquiring household furnishings, 22 Jan.
[1800]Reel 3
Letter from John C. Jones (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the transfer of
certificates of subscription for the frigate Boston,
25 Jan. 1800Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about
legislative matters in Congress and personal matters, 29 Jan.
[1800]Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about a stag
party at Woodlands, 1 Feb. [1800]Reel 3
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.
1800Reel 3
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. 1800Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis encouraging her
to write more often, 10 Feb. 1800Reel 3
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]Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his
preoccupation with Congressional duties, 15 Feb. 1800Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis reminiscing on
their courtship and about getting a nursemaid, 16 Feb.
[1800]Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about social
activities at Philadelphia and his plan to return to Boston, 20 Feb.
1800Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about activities
in Congress and passage of the Bankruptcy Bill, 22 Feb.
[1800]Reel 3
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]Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis with social
news, 26 Feb. 1800Reel 3
Letter from Joseph Otis (Barnstable) to his brother Samuel Allyne Otis about
payment of his debt, 28 Feb. 1800Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis on political
matters and his opinion of Fisher Ames's speech, 1 Mar. 1800Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about political
maneuverings in Congress and Bingham family gossip, 5 Mar.
[1800]Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the fire
at his Boston house, 6 Mar. [1800]Reel 3
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]Reel 3
Letter from Paul Revere (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about his experiments in
copper manufacture, 11 Mar. 1800Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the
adjournment of the session of Congress, 12 Mar. [1800]Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis with
observations about acquaintances at Philadelphia, 13 Mar.
[1800]Reel 3
Letter from Benjamin Mussell (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics,
14 Mar. 1800Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about plans to
return to Boston and personal business, 15 Mar. [1800]Reel 3
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]Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about arranging
his business affairs and the sale of his coaches, 20 Mar.
[1800]Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his son
Allyne's illness, 26 Mar. 1800Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about his
anxiety over his family's health, 27 Mar. [1800]Reel 3
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
1800Reel 3
Letter from Robert G. Harper (Annapolis) to Harrison Gray Otis about political
matters, 25 June 1800Reel 3
Letter from S. Sewall (York) to Harrison Gray Otis about an appointment as
solicitor general, 25 June 1800Reel 3
Letter from Benjamin Huger (Georgetown, S.C.) to Harrison Gray Otis about
presidential politics, 7 July 1800Reel 3
Will of Nathan Spear, 31 July 1800 [copy]Reel 3
Letter from John Marshall (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about the wane in
Federalist popularity and on a financial matter, 5 Aug. 1800Reel 3
Letter from Robert G. Harper (Baltimore) to Harrison Gray Otis about the election
of 1800, 28 Aug. 1800Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 192-196.
Reel 3
Letter from Robert G. Harper (Baltimore) to Harrison Gray Otis about the election
of 1800, 10 Oct. 1800Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 197-198.
Reel 3
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. 1800Reel 3
Letter from Robert Beverly (Blandfield, Va.) to Harrison Gray Otis introducing
himself and asking questions about Boston and civil liberties, [27 Oct.]
1800Reel 3
Letter from Jonathan Mason, Jr. (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the election
and taking up his new duties in Congress, 15 Nov. 1800Reel 3
Receipt from John T. Apthorp to Mark Knight for payment of his debt to Harrison
Gray Otis, 24 Nov. 1800Reel 3
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.
1800Reel 3
Letter from William Foster (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about his investment
in Long Wharf and the election, 3 Dec. 1800Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to his daughter Elizabeth with paternal
advice, 4 Dec. 1800Reel 3
Letter from Samuel Sewall (Marblehead) to Harrison Gray Otis about the election of
1800, 10 Dec. 1800Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 211-212.
Reel 3
Letter from Elijah Richardson (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis about developing
his lot at Otisfield, 12 Dec. 1800Reel 3
Receipt from Sarah Heald to John Heald for payment for work on lot no. 40 on the
east side of the Kennebec River, 1801Reel 3
Letter from Martha Johnston (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about the welfare of her
children in her absence, 6 Jan. 1801Reel 3
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. 1801Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 146-149.
Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis, Jr. (Boston) to his mother Sally Foster Otis about
his brothers and sisters, 18 Jan. 1801Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about the fire in
the treasury office and his social activities, 21 Jan. 1801Reel 3
Letter from Thomas Dawes (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the
solicitor-generalship of Massachusetts, 22 Jan. 1801Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about depositing
money for her use, 23 Jan. 1801Reel 3
Letter from Theophilus Parsons (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the election of
1800 and the French treaty, 23 Jan. 1801Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 213-214.
Reel 3
Letter from John Marston (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the sale of real
estate, 24 Jan. 1801Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about the Sedition
Bill and his social activities, 24 Jan. 1801Reel 3
Letter from John T. Apthorp (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the sale of his
house, 25 Jan. 1801Reel 3
Letter from John Lowell, Jr. (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about an appointment as
circuit judge for his father John Lowell, 26 Jan. 1801Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about political
allegations against Oliver Wolcott and their return trip to Boston, 29 Jan.
1801Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing
Congressional balloting for the election of president, [1 Feb.
1801]Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing parties
at Georgetown, 1 Feb. 1801Reel 3
Letter from John Davis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the effect of the
Judiciary Bill and his interest in an appointment, 2 Feb.
1801Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about his failure
to be named solicitor general and activities in Congress, 4 Feb.
1801Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about the sale of
their house and plans to build another, 6 Feb. 1801Reel 3
Letter from John Davis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about changing his mind about
an appointment as district judge, 9 Feb. 1801Reel 3
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. 1801Reel 3
Letter from John Davis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about Judge George R. Minot's
views on an appointment as district judge, 11 Feb. 1801Reel 3
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. 1801Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about closing off
his Congressional duties and describing parties held at Georgetown, 15 Feb.
1801Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to John Adams about an appointment for Judge John
Lowell, 16 Feb. 1801 [draft]Reel 3
Notes by Harrison Gray Otis on balloting in the election of 1800-1801,
[18] Feb. 1801Reel 3
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. 1801Reel 3
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. 1801Signed by John Adams and John Marshall.
Reel 3
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. 1801Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about delaying his
return by several days, 23 Feb. 1801Reel 3
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.
1801Reel 3
Receipt from Isaac Parker to Nathan Burnham for payment on account of Joseph
Kimball's note to Harrison Gray Otis, 16 Mar. 1801Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) about the sale of a farm to Dawson Drake,
3 Apr. 1801 [typescript]Reel 3
Letter from Henry Lee (Stratford, Va.) to Harrison Gray Otis about locating his
runaway servants in Boston, 6 Apr. 1801Reel 3
Receipted bill from Rufus Webb's School (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis for payment
for his son's tuition, 18 Apr. 1801Reel 3
Letter from Robert Beverly (Blandfield, Va.) to Harrison Gray Otis about the
advantages of living in Massachusetts and moving his residence there, 20 May
1801Reel 3
Release of Harrison Gray Otis from all demands by William Foster, 28 May
1801Reel 3
Cut signature of James Madison, [2 June 1801]Reel 3
Deed from Mehitable Blanchard to Harrison Gray Otis, 17 June
1801Reel 3
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]Reel 3
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]Reel 3
Letter from John Rutledge to Harrison Gray Otis about supervising his son Robert
while a student at Harvard, 2 July 1801Reel 3
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 1801Reel 3
Deed of sale from Giles Alexander, Jr. to John Lowell for shares in Long Wharf and
Island Wharf, 1 Aug. 1801Reel 3
Letter from George Blake (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about succeeding him as
U.S. attorney for Massachusetts, 10 Aug. [1801]Reel 3
Memoranda on "Million Acres" by David Cobb, 31 Aug.
1801Reel 3
Letter from John Rutledge (Newport) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics,
15 Sep. 1801Reel 3
Letter from John Rutledge (Newport) to Harrison Gray Otis about Samuel Allyne
Otis's position as secretary of the Senate, 25 Sep. 1801Reel 3
Letter from C. Champlin (Newport) to Harrison Gray Otis about the probability of
Senate support for continuing his father as Senate secretary, 27 Sep.
1801Reel 3
Receipt from Harrison Gray Otis to Mark Knight for payment for a lot of land at
Otisfield, 30 Sep. 1801Reel 3
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. 1801Reel 3
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.
1801Reel 3
Deed from John Heald to Nathan Baker, 10 Dec. 1801Reel 3
Memorandum by Jonah Spaulding about the purchase of Daniel Foster's land,
31 Dec. 1801Reel 3
Inventory of the effects of Nathan Spear, 11 Jan.
1802Reel 3
Letter from George Peirce (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis about Otisfield lands,
13 Jan. 1802Reel 3
Deed from Ezekiel Hersey Derby to Harrison Gray Otis and Artemas Ward for shares in
Long Wharf, 12 Feb. 1802Reel 3
Memorandum of Silas Parlin, Jr.'s application for land in Maine, 12 Feb.
1802Reel 3
Power of attorney from Elisha Hutchinson to William Sabatier, 18 Mar.
1802, on transfer of power to Rufus G. Amory, 4 Sep.
1802Reel 3
Power of attorney from Thomas Hutchinson to William Sabatier, 18 Mar.
1802 [copy], with reassignment to Rufus G. Amory, 4 Sep.
1802Reel 3
Power of attorney from Edward Lyde to William Sabatier, 18 Mar.
1802, on transfer of power to Rufus G. Amory, 4 Sep.
1802Reel 3
Power of attorney from Brinley S. Oliver to William Sabatier, 18 Mar.
1802 [copy], with reassignment to Rufus G. Amory, 4 Sep.
1802Reel 3
Power of attorney from Daniel Oliver to William Sabatier, 18 Mar.
1802 [copy], with reassignment to Rufus G. Amory, 4 Sep.
1802Reel 3
Power of attorney from William S. Oliver to William Sabatier, 18 Mar.
1802, on transfer of power to Rufus G. Amory, 4 Sep.
1802Reel 3
Memorandum by [George Peirce] for Harrison Gray Otis of timber cut on Lodge land at
Otisfield, 6 Apr. 1802Reel 3
Letter from Theodore Sedgwick (Portland) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics,
14 May 1802Reel 3
Receipt from Stephen Knight to George Peirce for taxes on Otisfield lots owned by
Harrison Gray Otis, 7 June 1802Reel 3
Memorandum regarding Samuel B. Goodhue's application for land, 19 June
1802Reel 3
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. 1806Reel 3
Transfer from William Sabatier to Rufus G. Amory of power of attorney given by
Thomas and Elisha Hutchinson, 1 July 1802Reel 3
Memorandum regarding John Goodridge's application for land, 16 July
1802Reel 3
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 1802Signed by John D. Reese.
Reel 3
Agreement between Giles Lodge and Harrison Gray Otis over the purchase of his
rights for land at Otisfield, 13 Sep. 1802Reel 3
Receipt from Osgood Carleton to Mark Knight for payment for Harrison Gray Otis,
24 Sep. 1802Reel 3
Registrar's certificate by Eliphalet Pond related to land owned by Robert Pierpont
at Roxbury, 6 Oct. 1802Reel 3
Memorandum regarding Edward S. York's application for the purchase of land at
Otisfield, 16 Oct. 1802Reel 3
Deed from James Perkins to John Heard, et al., 1 Nov. 1802
[copy]Reel 3
Application by John Jennes for purchase of land at Otisfield, 11 Nov.
1802Reel 3
Names of promissors of the Broad Street Association,
[1803]Reel 3
Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis about terms for the sale of lots at Otisfield to
R. Hobbs and William Gannon, [1803]Reel 3
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]Reel 3
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]Reel 3
Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis of payments and transactions related to real
estate at Otisfield, 1803-1806Reel 3
Record by [Harrison Gray Otis] of the sale of lots at Otisfield,
1803-1807Reel 3
Application by Joseph Huntoon for land on the west side of the Kennebec River,
17 Jan. 1803Reel 3
Letter from William Ellery Channing (Newport) to Harrison Gray Otis declining the
pastorate of the Brattle Street Church, 25 Jan. 1803Reel 3
Letter from Theodore Sedgwick (Stockbridge) to Harrison Gray Otis about
Massachusetts courts, 7 Feb. 1803Reel 3
Bill from William Hacher to Harrison Gray Otis, 15 Feb.
1803Reel 3
Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Joseph De Mass for music, 15 Feb.
1803Reel 3
Letter from John Rutledge (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics,
15 Feb. 1803Reel 3
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. 1803Reel 3
Letter from John Rutledge (Brabant, S.C.) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics,
3 Apr. 1803Reel 3
Receipt from Timothy Goodwin to Amos Lincoln for payment for hardware for Jonathan
Mason and partners in the Mount Vernon proprietors, 16 May
1803Reel 3
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 1803Reel 3
Letter from Theodore Sedgwick (Portland) to Harrison Gray Otis about judicial
reform, 27 May 1803Reel 3
Letter from Henry Warren (Plymouth) to Harrison Gray Otis congratulating him on his
election as speaker of the House, 29 May 1803Reel 3
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 1803Reel 3
Receipt to George Peirce for payment of taxes on Giles Lodge's real estate in
Otisfield, 2 July 1803Reel 3
Letter from Elijah Richardson (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis about payments on
his land, 2 July 1803Reel 3
Receipt from William Lock, Boston tax collector, to Harrison Gray Otis for payment
of tax on his cow, 13 July 1803Reel 3
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 1803Printed 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.
Reel 3
Promissory notes from Jonathan Britton, Benjamin Green, and Benjamin Patch to
Harrison Gray Otis and Samuel Allyne Otis, Jr., 11 Aug. 1803
[copy]Reel 3
Receipts from George Peirce to Harrison Gray Otis for payments for Otisfield taxes
for the period 1799-1802, 11 Aug. 1803Reel 3
Promissory note from John Holden, Jr., David Mayberry, and George Walker to
Harrison Gray Otis, 12 Aug. 1803 [copy]Reel 3
Tax receipt of Harrison Gray Otis, 12 Aug. 1803Reel 3
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. 1805Reel 3
Schedule by [Harrison Gray Otis] of Otis lots at Otisfield, 20 Aug.
1803Reel 3
Account of timber cut on Otisfield lands, 1 Sep.
1803Reel 3
Deed from John Osborn to Uriah Cotting, 10 Sep.
1803Reel 3
Letter from John Rutledge (Wethersfield) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics,
1 Oct. 1803Printed 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.
Reel 3
Letter from George Harrison to Harrison Gray Otis on personal matters, 5
Oct. 1803Reel 3
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. 1810Reel 3
Letter from Daniel Conant (Falmouth) to Harrison Gray Otis about the purchase of
land at Otisfield, Me., 16 Oct. 1803Reel 3
Letter from William Gammon (Portland) to George Peirce about terms for buying a lot
of land at Otisfield from Harrison Gray Otis, 17 Oct. 1803Reel 3
Account of Harrison Gray Otis with W. Turner's School (Boston) for his children's
tuition, receipted by George Schaffer, 20 Oct. 1803Reel 3
Memorandum of Silas Parlin's application for land at Otisfield, 18 Nov.
1803Reel 3
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]Reel 3
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. 1805Reel 3
Mortgage deed from Ezra Whitney to William McKean for stores on Central Wharf,
2 Dec. 1803Reel 3
Letter from Jonathan Moors (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis about payment on a
note and about his real estate taxes for 1803, 5 Dec. 1803Reel 3
Receipt from Gilbert Stuart to Samuel Smith for partial payment for Jefferson's
portrait, 22 Dec. 1803Reel 3
Account by Francis C. Lowell of India Wharf owners Uriah Cotting and Henry Jackson
for the period 9 Mar. 1803-25 Apr. 1804, [1804]Reel 3
Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis of financial transactions related to the Broad
Street Association, [1804]Reel 3
Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] of Otisfield real estate transactions,
[1804]Reel 3
Memorandum regarding land purchases of the South Boston Association,
[1804]Reel 3
Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis of his real estate transactions related to the
Broad Street Association, 1804Reel 3
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]Reel 3
Letter from Theodore Sedgwick (Stockbridge) to Harrison Gray Otis describing his
proposals for Massachusetts judiciary reform, 7 Jan. 1804Reel 3
Letter from George Peirce (Otisfield, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis about his real
estate transactions at Otisfield, 20 Jan. 1804Reel 3
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. 1804Reel 3
Deed of shipyards from Harrison Gray Otis to Robert Hallowell, 6 Feb.
1804Reel 3
Letter from John Rutledge (South Carolina) to Harrison Gray Otis about a
forthcoming trip to Boston, 18 Feb. [1804] [incomplete]Reel 3
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.
1804Reel 3
Letter from George Peirce (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis about terms for the
sale of his lots at Otisfield, 6 Mar. 1804Reel 3
Deed from Charles Vaughan to Robert Hallowell for shipyards, 10 Mar.
1804Reel 3
Receipt from Jonathan Moors to George Peirce for payment of school tax assessment,
21 Mar. 1804Reel 3
Receipt from Jonathan Moors to George Peirce for payment of tax on John and Adam
Lodge's land at Otisfield, 21 Mar. 1804Reel 3
Receipt from Jonathan Moors to George Peirce for payment of tax on Harrison Gray
Otis's land at Otisfield, 21 Mar. 1804Reel 3
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. 1804Reel 3
Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Thomas Brewer, 18 Apr.
1804Reel 3
Receipt from Scipio Dalton to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for plants for his
greenhouse, 19 Apr. 1804Reel 3
Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for the account of India
Wharf, 19 Apr. 1804Reel 3
Letter from William Jackson (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis seeking
subscriptions for a new paper, 20 Apr. 1804Reel 3
Assignment by Francis C. Lowell and Uriah Cotting of 1/4 interest in the Broad
Street Association to Harrison Gray Otis, 1 May 1804Reel 3
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
1804Reel 3
Account of Harrison Gray Otis, as part owner of India Wharf, with Uriah Cotting and
Francis C. Lowell, 1 May 1804Reel 3
Letter from R. Q. Hoskins to Harrison Gray Otis alleging misconduct of postal
officials at Boston, 18 May 1804Reel 3
Letter from John Rutledge (Charleston, S.C.) to Harrison Gray Otis about South
Carolina politics, 22 May 1804Reel 3
Letter from Theodore Sedgwick (Stockbridge) to Harrison Gray Otis about public
response to the judiciary reform bill and asking his support, 24 May
1804Reel 3
Statement by [Rufus G. Amory] of legalities related to the claim of an American
creditor against the estate of James Murray, 26 May 1804Reel 3
Opinion by J. A. Sullivan on certain legal points regarding former Loyalists' land
titles, 27 May 1804Reel 3
Letter from William H. Harrison (Vincennes) to Harrison Gray Otis introducing Peter
Cheauteau, 29 May 1804Reel 3
Deed from Salisbury Jackson to Uriah Cotting for property and the wharf below Kilby
Street, Boston, 31 May 1804Reel 3
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
1804Reel 3
Receipt from Uriah Cotting to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on his account,
8 June 1804Reel 3
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 1804Reel 3
Deed from Jedediah Lincoln to Uriah Cotting, 18 June
1804Reel 3
Agreement between Samuel Wheelwright and Uriah Cotting, 22 June
1804Reel 3
Promissory note from Benjamin Joy to Jonathan Mason, 29 June
1804Reel 3
Deed from Robert Hallowell to Uriah Cotting for Battery March Street property,
30 June 1804Reel 3
Deed from John F. Loring to Uriah Cotting, 30 June
1804Reel 3
Deed from Joshua Loring to Uriah Cotting, 30 June
1804Reel 3
Bill from Benjamin Waterhouse to Harrison Gray Otis for vaccinating children,
July 1804Reel 3
Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for charges on
India Wharf, 10 July 1804Reel 3
Deed from John Bowers to Harrison Gray Otis and R. G. Amory, 12 July
1804Reel 3
Deposition by William Homer regarding ownership of land on Cambridge Street,
Boston, 14 July 1804Reel 3
Receipt from James Lloyd to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for his share of
property bought from Uriah Cotting, 24 July 1804Reel 3
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 1804Reel 3
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 1804Reel 3
Letter from Benjamin Whitwell (Augusta) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics,
31 July 1804Reel 3
Memorandum by Daniel Cony of Benjamin Jennings's application for land in the
Million Acre Tract, 2 Aug. 1804, with memorandum, 21 Mar.
1806Reel 3
Notice from John Quincy Adams to Harrison Gray Otis of his election to membership
in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, 9 Aug. 1804Reel 3
Letter from Elizabeth Schuyler Hamilton (Albany) to Harrison Gray Otis
acknowledging his sympathy on her husband Alexander Hamilton's death, 12 Aug.
1804Reel 3
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. 1804Reel 3
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. 1804Reel 3
Obligation from the Broad Street Association to James Ivers, 17 Aug.
1804 [copy]Reel 3
Letter from John Rutledge (Litchfield) to Harrison Gray Otis about the
Constitutional Convention at New Haven, 17 Aug. 1804Reel 3
Deed from Gardiner Greene to Harrison Gray Otis, 18 Aug.
1804Reel 3
Agreement between Harrison Gray Otis and Gardiner Greene to pay his share of
expenses on land purchased in South Boston, 18 Aug. 1804Reel 3
Mortgage from John Bowers to Harrison Gray Otis, 21 Aug.
1804Reel 3
Letter from Robert Hallowell (Gardiner) to Rufus Greene Amory about payment of a
debt, 23 Aug. 1804Reel 3
Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Rufus G. Amory for payment of the Broad Street
Association account, 28 Aug. 1804Reel 3
Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for his share of
India Wharf land, 28 Aug. 1804Reel 3
Deed from Benjamin Bussey to Uriah Cotting for State Street property, 4
Sep. 1804Reel 3
Receipt from Jonathan Goodwin on behalf of the Mount Vernon proprietors to Harrison
Gray Otis, 4 Sep. 1804Reel 3
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. 1804Reel 3
Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of the account of
India Wharf, 6 Oct. 1804Reel 3
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.
1804Reel 3
Account of the owners of India Wharf with Francis C. Lowell, 31 Oct.
1804Reel 3
Account of Harrison Gray Otis with [Francis C. Lowell] for India Wharf, receipted
by John Tracy, Jr., 31 Oct. 1804Reel 3
Letter from George Peirce (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis about his reasons for
not paying on time for his land, 10 Nov. 1804Reel 3
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. 1804Reel 3
Account of Harrison Gray Otis with the Broad Street proprietors, receipted by
Francis C. Lowell, 15 Nov. 1804Reel 3
Receipt from John May to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for planking for the Mount
Vernon abutment, 16 Nov. 1804Reel 3
Due bill from Benjamin Joy to Harrison Gray Otis for Copley land, 3 Dec.
1804Reel 3
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.
1804Reel 3
Receipt from Stephen Knight to George Peirce for payment of taxes on the Lodge lots
at Otisfield, 13 Dec. 1804Reel 3
Receipt from Stephen Knight to George Peirce for Harrison Gray Otis for payment of
Otisfield real estate taxes, 13 Dec. 1804Reel 3
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.
1804Reel 3
Schedule of Broad Street Association lots sold and those remaining to be sold, with
estimation of value, [1805]Reel 3
List of notes and mortgages of the Broad Street Association,
[1805]Reel 3
Mason's contract for Nos. 5 and 6, Broad Street, Boston,
[1805] [draft]Reel 3
Statement of property undisposed of and belonging to Fort Hill and India Wharf
estates, [1805]Reel 3
Memorandum by [Francis C. Lowell] of Harrison Gray Otis's account with the Broad
Street Association, [1805]Reel 3
Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis of shareholders in the South Boston Bridge,
[1805]Reel 3
Memoranda by Harrison Gray Otis of sales of lots and total net expenditures in the
Broad Street development, [1805]Reel 3
Sketch by [Harrison Gray Otis] of the Broad Street route through the Wheelwright
property near Central Wharf, [1805] [draft]Reel 3
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]Reel 3
Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Benjamin Joy,
[1805]Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Benjamin Joy about his account on Copley land,
[1805]Reel 3
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Benjamin Joy about settling the accounts of the
Mount Vernon proprietors, [1805]Reel 3
Receipt from Harrison Gray Otis to Francis C. Lowell for payment on the account of
the Fort Hill estate, [1805] [copy]Reel 3
Memoranda by Harrison Gray Otis on Nashawena lands,
1805-1813Reel 3
Bill from John S. J. Gardiner's School (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis for payment
for his sons' tuition, 6 Jan. 1805Reel 3
Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of
India Wharf, 16 Jan. 1805Reel 3
Receipt from Benjamin Joy to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of the
Mount Vernon proprietors, 23 Jan. 1805Reel 3
Letter from Mercy Warren (Plymouth) to Harrison Gray Otis about her lack of contact
with Thomas Jefferson and on politics, 9 Feb. 1805Reel 3
Receipt from J. Park to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for a subscription to the
Repertory, 12 Feb. 1805Reel 3
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]Reel 3
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. 1805Reel 3
Receipt from Benjamin Joy to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of expenses of the
Mount Vernon proprietors, 9 Mar. 1805Reel 3
Deed of sale from Isaiah Doane to the Broad Street Association for property on
Doane's wharf, 12 Mar. 1805Reel 3
Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of a note of the
Fort Hill proprietors, 19 Mar. 1805Reel 3
Letter from Benjamin Pickman, Jr. (Salem) to Harrison Gray Otis about terms for the
purchase of his house in Boston, 27 Mar. 1805Reel 3
Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] of payments on South Boston Association
property, [1 Apr. 1805]Reel 3
Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] of obligations to Abraham Gould, [9
Apr. 1805]Reel 3
Letter from Jonathan Mason, Jr. (Richmond) to Harrison Gray Otis about the defeat
of the South Boston Bridge project, 9 Apr. 1805Reel 3
Deed of sale from Isaiah Doane to the Broad Street Association for property on
Doane's wharf, 11 Apr. 1805Reel 3
Lease from William McKean to the Broad Street Association, 20 Apr.
1805Reel 3
Power of attorney from Alexander Baring to Thomas M. Willing and Charles W. Hare,
29 Apr. 1805 [copy]Reel 3
Power of attorney from Henry Baring to Thomas M. Willing and Charles W. Hare,
29 Apr. 1805 [copy]Reel 3
Receipt from the tax collector of Otisfield, Me., to George Peirce for payment of
the bridge tax on Lodge lots, 1 May 1805Reel 3
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 1805Reel 3
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 1805Reel 3
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 1805Reel 3
Deed from Zeruiah Roby to the Broad Street Association, 20 May
1805Reel 3
Deed of sale from Lemuel Allen to the Broad Street Association for a share in Roby
warehouse near Loring's Wharf, 23 May 1805Reel 3
Order from Benjamin Joy for the Mount Vernon proprietors for payment to Moses
Gardner, 12 June 1805, with receipt by Gardner, 29 July
1805Reel 3
Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of Samuel Walley's
note, 14 June 1805Reel 3
Memorandum by Benjamin Joy of disbursements on property of the Mount Vernon
proprietors, 20 June 1805Reel 3
Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of his share of
expenditures of the Mount Vernon proprietors, 21 June 1805Reel 3
Broad Street Association account for India Wharf property showing payment by
Harrison Gray Otis for his share, 29 June 1805Reel 3
Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of
India Wharf, 29 June 1805Reel 3
Bill from Winthrop Rollings to Harrison Gray Otis for taking down the powder house
and carting, July 1805Reel 3
Commission of Harrison Gray Otis as justice of the peace, 3 July
1805Reel 3
Receipt from Thomas R. Bromfield to Harrison Gray Otis on the account of India
Wharf, 9 July 1805Reel 3
Account by Benjamin Joy of the Mount Vernon proprietors, 10 July
1805Reel 3
Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Benjamin Joy, 12 July
1805Reel 3
Letter to Mr. Ware about the division of lands in Bingham, Me., 12 July
1805Reel 3
Account of the Fort Hill proprietors with Francis C. Lowell, 13 July
1805Reel 3
Receipt from Benjamin Joy to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of his share of
disbursements for the Mount Vernon proprietors, 14 July 1805Reel 3
Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis on the account of India Wharf,
16 July 1805Reel 3
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
1805Reel 3
Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Francis C. Lowell for Fort Hill and India Wharf
properties, 23 July 1805Reel 3
Deed from Uriah Cotting to Harrison Gray Otis, 26 July
1805Reel 3
Deed from Ezra Whitney to the Broad Street Association, 31 July
1805Reel 3
Deed from Thomas Hutchinson and others to Harrison Gray Otis of land on Nashawena,
1 Aug. 1805Reel 3
Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of
India Wharf, 1 Aug. 1805Reel 3
Letter from Sophia Gray (London) to Harrison Gray Otis asking financial help for
his uncle John Gray's orphaned children, 17 Aug. 1805Reel 3
Statement of Broad Street Association affairs, 31 Aug.
1805Reel 3
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]Reel 3
Agreement between the heirs of Isaiah Doane and the Broad Street Association,
5 Sep. 1805Reel 3
Letter from Gardiner Greene to Harrison Gray Otis with an estimate of the
investment in the South Boston Association, 7 Sep. 1805Reel 3
Memorandum by Silas Parlin, Jr. related to Maine real estate transactions,
11 Sep. 1805Reel 3
Receipt from Harrison Gray Otis to Benjamin Wright for payment on David Mayberry's
note, 12 Sep. 1805Reel 3
Order from Timothy Hunt on Harrison Gray Otis for payment to Washington Cutter,
13 Sep. 1805Reel 3
Order from Timothy Hunt on Harrison Gray Otis for payment to Silas Whitney,
13 Sep. 1805Reel 3
Promissory note from Timothy Hunt to Willard Clarke, 14 Sep.
1805Reel 3
Deed from Ward N. Boylston to the Broad Street Association for Hallowell's
shipyard, 23 Sep. 1805Reel 3
Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis on the account of India Wharf,
23 Sep. 1805Reel 3
Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Benjamin Joy for his share of disbursements for
the Mount Vernon proprietors, 27 Sep. 1805Reel 3
Receipt for taxes on Harrison Gray Otis's lands in Otisfield, Me., 29
Sep. 1805Reel 3
Account by Francis C. Lowell of India Wharf for the period July-Sep. 1805,
30 Sep. 1805Reel 3
Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Francis C. Lowell, 1 Oct.
1805Reel 3
Receipt from Benjamin Joy to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of his share of
disbursements by the Mount Vernon proprietors, 5 Oct. 1805Reel 3
Deed from Thomas Roby to Richard Mansfield, 8 Oct.
1805Reel 3
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]Reel 3
Letter from [Harrison Gray Otis] to Sophia Gray about helping with the care of his
uncle John Gray's children, 10 Oct. 1805 [draft]Reel 3
Memorandum regarding Isaac Temple's application for Maine lands, 14 Oct.
1805Reel 3
Deed from Richard Mansfield to the Broad Street Association for State Street
property, 15 Oct. 1805Reel 3
Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis on Otisfield lands, 16 Oct.
1805Reel 3
Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Francis C. Lowell, 30 Oct.
1805Reel 3
Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Benjamin Joy, Nov.
1805Reel 3
Receipt from Benjamin Joy to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of
Copley land, 1 Nov. 1805Reel 3
Statement by [Jonathan Mason, Jr.] related to the agreement with Joseph Woodward on
the conveyance of land owned by Gardiner Greene, 1 Nov. 1805Reel 3
Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of
India Wharf, 5 Nov. 1805Reel 3
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. 1805Reel 3
Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis of his agreement with Joseph Woodward related to
the ownership of land in the South Boston Association, 7 Nov.
1805Reel 3
Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis on the disposal of his interest in the South
Boston Association, [10 Nov. 1805]Reel 3
Letter from George Harrison to Harrison Gray Otis on matters of personal business
and about Philadelphia news, 11 Nov. [1805]Reel 3
Agreement between William Gammon, Harrison Gray Otis, and Samuel Allyne Otis, Jr.,
for the sale of land at Otisfield, 11 Nov. 1805Reel 3
Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] of restitution for the sale of the wrong lot of
land at Royalston, 12 Nov. 1805Reel 3
Endorsement by Gardiner Greene of William Tudor's obligation, 15 Nov.
1805Reel 3
Letter from Josiah Dwight (Stockbridge) to the Federalist Central Committee about
district politics, 18 Nov. 1805Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 312-313.
Reel 3
Deed of sale from Joseph Roby, for Sarah Roby, to the Broad Street Association for
land, 18 Nov. 1805Reel 3
Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of
India Wharf, 20 Nov. 1805Reel 3
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]Reel 3
Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of
India Wharf, 5 Dec. 1805Reel 3
Letter from John Holden III (Otisfield, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis about buying a
lot of land at Otisfield, 9 Dec. 1805Reel 3
Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of
India Wharf, 23 Dec. 1805Reel 3
Power of attorney from Robert Gilmer to Thomas M. Willing and Charles W. Hare,
28 Dec. 1805 [copy]Reel 3
Account by Francis C. Lowell of India Wharf for the period Oct.-Dec. 1805,
31 Dec. 18051806-1810
Reel 4
Accounts of the Broad Street Association with Uriah Cotting, etc.,
[1806]Reel 4
Accounting by [Benjamin Joy] of monies disbursed for fencing on lots in Copley
Pasture property, [1806]Reel 4
Estimate by [Harrison Gray Otis] of the cost of the Broad Street development,
[1806]Reel 4
Schedule by [Harrison Gray Otis] of lots of land to be conveyed in Township No. 1
of the Bingham Purchase, [1806] [draft]Reel 4
Letter from [Harrison Gray Otis] to the selectmen of Boston about the proposals of
the Broad Street Association, [1806] [draft]Reel 4
Field notes on a survey of three ranges of townships in the Bingham Purchase,
1806Reel 4
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 1802Reel 4
Application by Silas Parlin, Jr. for land in the Million Acre Tract, Me.,
5 Jan. 1806Reel 4
Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of
India Wharf, 6 Jan. 1806Reel 4
Letter from William Shattuck (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis about the purchase
of land at Otisfield, 27 Jan. 1806Reel 4
Memorandum by Daniel Cony of Silas Parlin's application for land in Kennebec River
Township No. 1 of the Bingham Purchase, 31 Jan. 1806Reel 4
Deed from Uriah Cotting to Harrison Gray Otis, 31 Jan.
1806Reel 4
Letter from Ann Barraud (Fulham) to Harrison Gray Otis about John Gray's children,
3 Feb. 1806Reel 4
Letter from Gardiner Greene (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the expenses of
the South Boston Association, 3 Feb. 1806Reel 4
Deed from Samuel Wheelwright and others to the Broad Street Association,
4 Feb. 1806Reel 4
Receipt from Benjamin Joy to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of his share of
disbursements of the Mount Vernon proprietors, 27 Feb. 1806Reel 4
Letter from Sophia Gray (Wellington) to Harrison Gray Otis about his assistance for
John Gray's children, 1 Mar. 1806Reel 4
Letter from Lewis Gray (Hull, England) to Harrison Gray Otis suggesting himself for
the American consulship at Hull, 4 Mar. 1806Reel 4
Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about Lewis Gray's
bankruptcy and John Gray's children, 9 Mar. [1806]Reel 4
Receipts from Harrison Gray Otis to Lemuel Weeks & Son for payments for Thomas
Wesson and Benjamin Mother, 10 Mar. 1806 [copies]Reel 4
Agreement between Harrison Gray Otis and Samuel Hayden for the erection of houses
on George Street, 18 Mar. 1806Reel 4
Memorandum by Daniel Cony of Noah Marble Gould's application for land in the
Million Acre Tract, 21 Mar. 1806Reel 4
Quarterly statement by Francis C. Lowell of the India Wharf account, 31
Mar. 1806Reel 4
Receipt to George Peirce for payment of taxes on Lodge land in Harrison, Me.,
1 Apr. 1806Reel 4
Receipt to George Peirce for payment of taxes on the property of Harrison Gray Otis
in Harrison, Me., 1 Apr. 1806Reel 4
Power of attorney from Edward Lyde to Rufus G. Amory and John Holmes, 2
Apr. 1806Reel 4
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.
1806Reel 4
Receipt from the tax collector of Otisfield, Me., to George Peirce for payment of
taxes on Lodge land, 8 Apr. 1806Reel 4
Receipt from the tax collector of Otisfield, Me., to George Peirce for payment of
the taxes of Harrison Gray Otis, 8 Apr. 1806Reel 4
Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Benjamin Joy for the Mount Vernon proprietors,
with copy, 10 Apr. 1806Reel 4
Receipt from Benjamin Joy to Harrison Gray Otis, 16 Apr.
1806Reel 4
Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of his assessment,
16 Apr. 1806Reel 4
Account of the owners of Fort Hill with the Broad Street Association, 18
Apr. 1806Reel 4
Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Francis C. Lowell for the Broad Street
Association, 19 Apr. 1806Reel 4
Letter from Elijah Richardson (Bridgton) to Harrison Gray Otis about reassignment
of his land in Maine to Jacob Smith, 23 Apr. 1806Reel 4
Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of
India Wharf, 28 Apr. 1806Reel 4
Letter from Gordon Duff & Co. (Madeira) to Harrison Gray Otis about an order
for wines, 10 May 1806Reel 4
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 1806Reel 4
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Robert G. Harper about politics,
20 May 1806 [copy]Reel 4
Letter from Robert G. Harper (Baltimore) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics,
27 May 1806Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 280-281.
Reel 4
Application by Jonathan Robbins for land in the Million Acre Tract, Me.,
27 May 1806Reel 4
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] 1806Signed 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.
Reel 4
Letter from Theodore Sedgwick (Stockbridge) to Harrison Gray Otis about his
unwillingness to serve under Chief Justice Theophilus Parsons, 6 June
1806Reel 4
Receipt from John Tracy, Jr., on behalf of Francis Lowell, to Harrison Gray Otis
for payment on the account of India Wharf, 9 June 1806Reel 4
Receipt from John Tracy, Jr., on behalf of Francis Lowell, to Harrison Gray Otis
for payment on the account of India Wharf, 20 June 1806Reel 4
Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of his assessment,
23 June 1806Reel 4
Account of the cost of stores built by proprietors of India Wharf, 24
June 1806Reel 4
Promissory note from Harrison Gray Otis to Jonathan Mason, 24 June
1806Reel 4
Agreement between Daniel Holden, Harrison Gray Otis, and Samuel Allyne Otis, Jr.,
for the sale of land at Otisfield to Holden, 1 July [1806]Reel 4
Receipt from Benjamin Joy to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of his share of
expenses of the Mount Vernon proprietors, 1 July 1806Reel 4
Letter from Theodore Sedgwick (Stockbridge) to Harrison Gray Otis about his not
being appointed to the chief justiceship, 1 July 1806Reel 4
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Baltstown) to Sally Foster Otis about his trip to
Quebec via Lake Champlain, 5 July 1806Reel 4
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Skeensborough) to Sally Foster Otis about his trip
to Quebec and on personal business, 7 July [1806]Reel 4
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]Reel 4
Account of the India Wharf proprietors with Francis C. Lowell, 10 July
1806Reel 4
Memorandum about Isaac Elder's application for land in the Million Acre Tract,
11 July 1806Reel 4
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Montreal) to Sally Foster Otis about his proposed
voyage to Quebec by open boat, 13 July [1806]Reel 4
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Quebec) to Sally Foster Otis about sightseeing
excursions and on personal matters, 17 July [1806]Reel 4
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Montreal) to Sally Foster Otis about his trip to
Canada, 23 July 1806Reel 4
Letter from John Rutledge (Charleston, S.C.) to Harrison Gray Otis about foreign
affairs, 29 July 1806Printed 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.
Reel 4
Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Francis C. Lowell, 11 Aug.
1806Reel 4
Receipt from John Tracy to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of India
Wharf, 13 Aug. 1806Reel 4
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. 1806Reel 4
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.
1806Reel 4
Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of
India Wharf, 20 Aug. 1806Reel 4
Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about his personal
business affairs, 3 Sep. [1806]Reel 4
Memorandum by [Daniel Cony] of Asa Redington's application for logging rights in
the Million Acre Tract, 6 Sep. 1806Reel 4
Receipt from G. Labottierre to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for dancing school
fees for his children, 17 Sep. 1806Reel 4
Bond from Harrison Gray Otis to Nathaniel Gerry for mortgage on land at Otisfield,
3 Oct. 1806Reel 4
Bond from Harrison Gray Otis to Jacob Smith for mortgage on land at Harrison,
3 Oct. 1806Reel 4
Receipt from Joel Gustine to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for timber, 6
Oct. 1806Reel 4
Release from Joseph Otis to Samuel Allyne Otis, 7 Oct.
1806Reel 4
Account of the owners of Fort Hill with Francis C. Lowell, 31 Oct.
1806Reel 4
Account of the India Wharf proprietors with Francis C. Lowell, 31 Oct.
1806Reel 4
Statement by [Harrison Gray Otis] of interest in the South Boston Association,
[Nov. 1806]Reel 4
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. 1806Reel 4
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]Reel 4
Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Francis C. Lowell, 1 Nov.
1806Reel 4
Receipt from John Tracy, Jr. to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of
India Wharf and on his account, 4 Nov. 1806Reel 4
Field notes by Philip Bullen on the survey of lands in the Bingham Purchase on the
east side of the Kennebec River, 18 Nov. 1806Reel 4
Certification of Jonathan Spaulding's ownership of land in the Million Acre Tract,
1 Dec. 1806Reel 4
Certification of Joseph Collins's ownership of land in the Million Acre Tract,
3 Dec. 1806Reel 4
Certification of Perkins Allen's ownership of land in the Million Acre Tract,
8 Dec. 1806Reel 4
Field notes by Solomon Adams and Lemuel Perham of a survey of townships west of the
Kennebec River within the Bingham Purchase, 9 Dec. 1806Reel 4
Certification of Joseph Moodey's ownership of land in the Million Acre Tract,
9 Dec. 1806Reel 4
Deed from the devisees of William Bingham's estate to the heirs of Amos Heald, Jr.
for land in the Bingham Purchase, 10 Dec. 1806Reel 4
Receipt from G. Labottierre to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for dancing school
services for his children, 18 Dec. 1806Reel 4
Letter from Archibald Lee (Georgetown) to Harrison Gray Otis about payment of a
debt to Samuel Allyne Otis, 26 Dec. 1806Reel 4
Account of the India Wharf proprietors with Francis C. Lowell, 31 Dec.
1806Reel 4
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]Reel 4
Memorandum of the agreement between James Bridge, Harrison Gray Otis, and John
Richards, [1807]Reel 4
List by [Harrison Gray Otis] of settlers on his property in Plantation No. 2,
[1807]Reel 4
Field notes by Lemuel Perham of descriptions of lots in Township No. 2, west of the
Kennebec River in the Bingham Purchase, [1807]Reel 4
Notice from Benjamin Joy to Harrison Gray Otis of a settlement made with Joel
Gustine for the proprietors of Mount Vernon property, 1807Reel 4
Settlement of accounts between Harrison Gray Otis and Benjamin Joy,
1807Reel 4
Receipt from John Tracy, Jr. to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of
India Wharf, 5 Jan. 1807Reel 4
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands,
7 Jan. 1807Reel 4
Letter from Gardiner Greene (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis authorizing the sale of
land at South Boston, 10 Jan. 1807Reel 4
Report of the committee of the Massachusetts General Court related to Charles W.
Hare's petition and the Bingham Purchase, 13 Jan. 1807
[draft]Reel 4
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Rev. Joseph Clay about becoming minister
of the Third Baptist Church Society, 13 Jan. 1807 [copy]Reel 4
Resolution of the Massachusetts General Court in reply to the petition of Charles
W. Hare, 17 Jan. 1807Reel 4
Agreement of Harrison Gray Otis to sell land in Harrison, Me., 17 Jan.
1807Reel 4
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Charles W. Hare about Maine lands,
20 Jan. 1807 [copy]Reel 4
Assessment of the Broad Street Association on Harrison Gray Otis, 24 Jan.
1807Reel 4
Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the Broad
Street assessment, 24 Jan. 1807Reel 4
Memorandum by [Daniel Cony] of Edward Stevens York's application to purchase land
in the Million Acre Tract, 30 Jan. 1807Reel 4
Statement of Edward Stevens York related to Maine lands, 30 Jan.
1807Reel 4
Letter from Gardiner Greene (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about shareholders in
the South Boston Association, 26 Feb. 1807Reel 4
Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of
India Wharf, 27 Feb. 1807Reel 4
Certification of Edward Stevens York's ownership of land in the Million Acre Tract,
Mar. 1807Reel 4
Letter from Thomas S. Lee (Georgetown) to Harrison Gray Otis about repayment of his
son's loan, 2 Mar. 1807Reel 4
Receipt from Nathaniel Tracy to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of
India Wharf, 2 Mar. 1807Reel 4
Receipt from Francis C. Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis, 6 Mar.
1807Reel 4
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands,
9 Mar. 1807Reel 4
Letter from Charles W. Hare and Thomas M. Willing (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray
Otis and John Richards about Bingham lands, 9 Mar. 1807Reel 4
List by Francis C. Lowell of notes received for and due to the Broad Street
Association, 9 Mar. 1807Reel 4
Appointment of Harrison Gray Otis and John Richards, Jr. as attorneys for the
trustees of William Bingham's estate, 16 Mar. 1807Reel 4
Receipt from Jacob Emerson, tax collector of Harrison, Me., to George Peirce for
payment of taxes on property in Harrison, 26 Mar. 1807Reel 4
Account of the owners of India Wharf with Francis C. Lowell, 26 Mar.
1807Reel 4
Letter from Robert G. Harper (Baltimore) to Harrison Gray Otis about a loan,
30 Mar. 1807Reel 4
Letter from J. D. Hopkins (Portland) to Harrison Gray Otis about the election in
Maine towns, 12 Apr. 1807Reel 4
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.
Reel 4
Letter from Sophia Gray (Liverpool) to Harrison Gray Otis about family news,
25 Apr. 1807Reel 4
Letter from Joseph Story (Salem) to Harrison Gray Otis asking him for letters of
introduction for his trip to the South, 5 May 1807Reel 4
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about the
administration of William Bingham's estate, 11 May 1807Reel 4
Memorandum by [Uriah Cotting] of the purchase of the Cushing and Tilden estates,
13-14 May 1807Reel 4
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]Reel 4
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. 1817Reel 4
Returns of settlers in the Kennebec and Washington County areas of the property of
Charles Hayden, Theodore Lincoln, and Joseph Patten, 3 June
1807Reel 4
Listing by [Harrison Gray Otis] of papers to be recorded by John Richards at
Kennebec County, 5 June 1807Reel 4
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands,
8 June 1807Reel 4
Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] of settlement with Uriah Cotting for houses in
Battery March Street, 10 June 1807Reel 4
Letter from John Richards (Hallowell) to Harrison Gray Otis about surveying and the
sale of lands in the Bingham Purchase, 10 June 1807Reel 4
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 1807Reel 4
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]Reel 4
Receipt from John Lowell to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for a Boston Athenaeum
share, 20 June 1807Reel 4
Agreement between James Bridge and Harrison Gray Otis, attorney for the Bingham
trustees, to purchase a township in Bingham lands, 22 June
1807Reel 4
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
1807Reel 4
Letter from John Rutledge (Charleston, S.C.) to Harrison Gray Otis about his son,
23 June 1807Reel 4
Statement of property owned by the Broad Street Association and the proposed manner
of division, 24 June 1807Reel 4
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 1807Reel 4
Account of Harrison Gray Otis with the Broad Street Association, submitted by
William Blaney, 25 June 1807Reel 4
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
1807Reel 4
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]Reel 4
Account of the India Wharf proprietors with James Lloyd, Jr., 6 July
1807Reel 4
Account of Harrison Gray Otis with James Lloyd, Jr., 6 July
1807Reel 4
Letter from Jacob Read (Charleston, S.C.) to Harrison Gray Otis introducing his
aide-de-camp, 6 July 1807Reel 4
Receipt from the tax collector of Otisfield, Me., to George Peirce for payment of
Harrison Gray Otis's taxes on real estate, 7 July 1807Reel 4
Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Chesapeake affair, 10 July 1807Reel 4
Letter from Lothrop Lewis (Gorham, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis about Bingham lands,
10 July 1807Reel 4
Deed from Jeremiah Gardner to Harrison Gray Otis, 15 July
1807Reel 4
Receipt from James Lloyd, Jr. to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of
India Wharf, 17 July 1807Reel 4
Letter from James Bridge (Augusta) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands,
21 July 1807Reel 4
Letter from Gordon Duff & Co. (Madeira) to Harrison Gray Otis about his order
for wines, 28 July 1807Reel 4
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
1807Reel 4
Receipt from Josiah Quincy to Harrison Gray Otis for subscribing to the fund to
establish a professorship of natural history, 1 Aug. 1807Reel 4
Letter from John Rutledge (Charleston, S.C.) to Harrison Gray Otis about
Anglo-American relations, 3 Aug. 1807Printed in part in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 284.
Reel 4
Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about relations
between England and the United States and on family affairs, 10 Aug.
1807Printed 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.
Reel 4
Receipt from James Lloyd, Jr. to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of
India Wharf, 10 Aug. 1807Reel 4
Receipt to Harrison Gray Otis for payment on the account of India Wharf,
17 Aug. 1807Reel 4
Memorandum by [Daniel Cony] about his responsibilities in overseeing property in
the Million Acre Tract, 31 Aug. 1807Reel 4
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands,
1 Sep. 1807Reel 4
Deed from John Callender, as assignee of Andrew Spooner, to Rufus G. Amory,
9 Sep. 1807Reel 4
Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about a financial
matter and an order for wine, 18 Sep. 1807Reel 4
Return of settlers in Hancock County by Mason Shaw and Melatiah Jordan,
18 Sep. 1807 [copy]Reel 4
Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] about Enoch Spur's note, 25 Sep.
1807Reel 4
Memorandum regarding the failure of [Nathaniel Swett] to honor promissory notes to
Harrison Gray Otis and Samuel Allyne Otis, [8 Oct. 1807]Reel 4
18-month promissory note from Nathaniel Swett to Harrison Gray Otis, 8
Oct. 1807Reel 4
18-month promissory note from Nathaniel Swett to Samuel Allyne Otis, Jr.,
8 Oct. 1807Reel 4
30-month promissory note from Nathaniel Swett to Harrison Gray Otis, 8
Oct. 1807Reel 4
30-month promissory note from Nathaniel Swett to Samuel Allyne Otis, Jr.,
8 Oct. 1807Reel 4
42-month promissory note from Nathaniel Swett to Harrison Gray Otis, 8
Oct. 1807Reel 4
42-month promissory note from Nathaniel Swett to Samuel Allyne Otis, Jr.,
8 Oct. 1807Reel 4
Account of the India Wharf proprietors with James Lloyd, Jr., 10 Oct.
1807Reel 4
Account of Harrison Gray Otis with James Lloyd, Jr., 10 Oct.
1807Reel 4
Letter from George Peirce (Otisfield, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis about meeting with
him, 17 Oct. 1807Reel 4
Power of attorney from Thomas Hutchinson, Jr., et al., devisees in the estate of
Grizzel Sanford, to Rufus G. Amory, 19 Oct. 1807Reel 4
Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] of payments on lot no. 25, Otisfield, for the
period 1803-1807, 28 Nov. 1807Reel 4
Bill from Uriah Cotting to Harrison Gray Otis for expenses of the Broad Street
Association, Dec. 1807Reel 4
Letter from George Harrison to Harrison Gray Otis on a financial matter,
4 Dec. 1807Reel 4
Account of the India Wharf proprietors with Francis C. Lowell, 24 Dec.
1807Reel 4
Letter from George Harrison to Harrison Gray Otis about his financial situation and
family news, 25 Dec. 1807Reel 4
Field book by Philip Bullen of a survey of Township No. 1 in the Bingham Purchase,
31 Dec. 1807Reel 4
List of local presses in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Vermont,
[1808]Reel 4
Letter from Isaac P. Davis to [Harrison Gray Otis] listing the Council members for
1808, [1808]Reel 4
Lists of settlers on Bingham lands, 1808-1824Reel 4
Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Uriah Cotting, 1 Jan.
1808Reel 4
Account of Harrison Gray Otis and the proprietors of India Wharf with James Lloyd,
Jr., 13 Jan. 1808Reel 4
Letter from John Rutledge to Harrison Gray Otis about the effect of the embargo,
19 Jan. 1808Reel 4
Letter from Timothy Pitkin (Washington) to John Treadwell about the presidential
caucus, 25 Jan. 1808 [copy]Reel 4
Deed from Jeremiah Gardner to Harrison Gray Otis, 30 Jan.
1808Reel 4
Letter from George Clinton (Washington) to DeWitt Clinton about Anglo-American
relations, 13 Feb. 1808 [copy]Reel 4
Letter from George Clinton (Washington) to DeWitt Clinton about his candidacy,
18 Feb. 1808 [copy]Reel 4
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. 1808Reel 4
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.
1808Reel 4
Letter from Josiah Dwight (Northampton) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics,
16 Mar. 1808Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 333-335.
Reel 4
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.
1808Reel 4
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. 1808Reel 4
Letter from DeWitt Clinton (Albany) to George Clinton about New York politics,
3 Apr. 1808 [copy]Reel 4
Account of the India Wharf proprietors with Francis C. Lowell, 8 Apr.
1808Reel 4
Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis on family matters,
14 Apr. 1808Reel 4
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 1808Reel 4
Memorandum about Joseph Whittier's purchase of land in the Bingham Purchase,
16 May 1808Reel 4
Colored plan of Township No. 2, first range west of the Kennebec, in the Bingham
Purchase, 16 May 1808Reel 4
Certification by John Read and William Smith of returns of settlers on lands of the
Bingham Purchase, with copy, 21 May 1808Reel 4
Letter from James Lloyd to Harrison Gray Otis about his election to the Senate,
1 June 1808Reel 4
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about the election
of 1808, 2 June 1808Reel 4
Letter from Theodore Sedgwick (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about the
election of 1808, 6 June 1808Reel 4
Letter from Theodore Sedgwick (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis about the election
of 1808, 18 June 1808Reel 4
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about the election
and Federalist politics, 19 June 1808Reel 4
Letter from James A. Mason (Providence) to Harrison Gray Otis about Federalist
plans in Rhode Island, 11 July 1808Reel 4
Letter from Charles C. Pinckney (Charleston, S.C.) to Harrison Gray Otis
introducing his nephew Ralph Stead Izard, 11 July 1808Reel 4
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about Federalist
prospects in Pennsylvania, 12 July 1808Reel 4
Letter from [John Richards] to Mr. Ware regarding Maine lands, 12 July
1808Reel 4
Letter from Egbert Benson (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis about the election of
1808, 13 July 1808Reel 4
Letter from Abraham Van Vechten (Albany) to Harrison Gray Otis about the election
of 1808, 21 July 1808Reel 4
Letter from William Eaton (Brimfield) to Harrison Gray Otis about Jefferson's
prediction of war, 23 July 1808Reel 4
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about defeating
Madison in the presidential election, 26 July 1808Reel 4
Letter from Peter B. Porter (Canandaigua) to DeWitt Clinton about politics,
27 July 1808 [copy]Reel 4
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about indications
of war with Great Britain, 2 Aug. 1808Reel 4
Letter from George Cabot to Harrison Gray Otis about the election of 1808,
14 Aug. 1808Printed in part in: American Historical Review XVII (1911-1912). 755.
Reel 4
Letter from George Cabot (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the election of 1808,
[15] Aug. 1808Printed in part in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 335.
Reel 4
Letter from Jacob Emerson (Harrison, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis about paying his
taxes for land at Harrison, 31 Aug. 1808Reel 4
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. 1808Reel 4
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about the election
of 1808, 6 Sep. 1808Reel 4
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.
1808Reel 4
Letter from "a Statesman and republican" to DeWitt Clinton about George Clinton,
16 Sep. 1808 [copy]Reel 4
Letter from John Rutledge (New Haven) to Harrison Gray Otis about the election of
1808, 18 Sep. 1808Reel 4
Receipt from B. Yarnold to the Misses Otis, Oct.
1808Reel 4
Bond from Harrison Gray Otis to Benjamin Kimball for the sale of land in Harrison,
Me., 3 Oct. 1808Reel 4
Letter from Thomas Fitzsimmons (Philadelphia) to Christopher Gore, James Lloyd, and
Harrison Gray Otis about political considerations related to the election, 4 Oct.
1808Reel 4
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]Reel 4
Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Francis C. Lowell, 10 Oct.
1808, with account of the India Wharf proprietors, 24 Dec.
1807Reel 4
Account of Harrison Gray Otis with Francis C. Lowell, 12 Oct.
1808Reel 4
Letter from Jacob Radcliff (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis and the Massachusetts
central committee about the election of 1808, 25 Oct. 1808Reel 4
Receipt for taxes on Harrison Gray Otis's lands in Harrison, Me., 1 Nov.
1808Reel 4
Receipts for taxes on Harrison Gray Otis's lands in Otisfield, Me., 10
Nov. 1808Reel 4
Receipts from the tax collector of Otisfield, Me., to Benjamin Patch for payment of
taxes on Lodge lands, 10 Nov. 1808Reel 4
Letter from James A. Mason (Providence) to Harrison Gray Otis about the election of
1808, 21 Nov. 1808Reel 4
Deed from Andrew Craigie to Harrison Gray Otis, 30 Nov.
1808Reel 4
Receipt from the tax collector of Harrison, Me., to Benjamin Patch for payment of
real estate taxes on Lodge lands, 8 Dec. 1808Reel 4
Minutes regarding the township of Harrison Gray Otis and John Richards,
[1809]Reel 4
List of persons on Harrison Gray Otis's township in the Bingham Purchase in Maine,
[1809]Reel 4
List of persons in Township No. 1, west of the Kennebec, to whom Harrison Gray Otis
and John Richards engaged to give deeds, 1809Reel 4
Sketch of accounts of Harrison Gray Otis with Charles W. Hare and John H. Powell in
connection with Bingham lands, 1809-1819Reel 4
Receipt of payment from F. Mallet to Miss Otis for lessons, 12 Jan.
1809Reel 4
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the
estate of William Bingham, 27 Jan. 1809Reel 4
Receipt from Wilde and Bond to Daniel Cony for payment of charges related to the
estate of William Bingham, 2 Feb. 1809Reel 4
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.
1809Reel 4
Letter from John Rutledge (Charleston, S.C.) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics,
10 Feb. 1809Reel 4
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. 1809Reel 4
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. 1809Reel 4
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.
1809Reel 4
Receipt from John Millan to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of his wages,
1 Apr. 1809Reel 4
Letter from George Harrison (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis discussing his
intention to visit, their business arrangements, and his financial situation, 11
Apr. 1809Reel 4
Receipt from John Ware to Daniel Cony for payment for services related to the
Bingham lands, 17 Apr. 1809Reel 4
Receipt from Daniel Adams to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of tuition for his two
sons, 6 May 1809Reel 4
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
1809Reel 4
Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Otis describing her activities, June
1809Reel 4
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 1809Reel 4
Letter from Daniel Holden (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the purchase
of a lot of Otis's land in Maine, 10 June 1809Reel 4
Receipted bill from J. R. Smith, drawing master, to Harrison Gray Otis for payment
for drawing lessons for his children, July 1809Reel 4
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]Reel 4
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. 1810Reel 4
Letter from Noah Greeley (Mt. Vernon, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis about Bingham
lands, 13 July 1809Reel 4
Extract of letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Charles W. Hare about Maine
lands, 28 July 1809 [copy]Reel 4
Receipt from James Burton to Daniel Cony for payment for copying of plans,
5 Aug. 1809Reel 4
Deed from Nathan Baker to Asa Baker, 5 Sep. 1809Reel 4
Bill from Coppenhagen & Kummer to Harrison Gray Otis for groceries,
12 Oct. 1809 [incomplete]Reel 4
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands,
12 Oct. 1809Reel 4
Receipt from Gilbert Stuart to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for a portrait of his
wife Sally Foster Otis, 27 Nov. 1809Reel 4
Letter from Caleb Jewett (Anson, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis containing the list of
settlers on Otis's lands in Maine, 1 Dec. 1809Reel 4
List by [Harrison Gray Otis] of rights and lots regarding the Bingham lands in
Maine, [1810]Reel 4
Abstract by [Harrison Gray Otis] of real estate appraised,
[1810]Reel 4
Estimate by [Harrison Gray Otis] of roads and bridges in Township No. 1, Kennebec
lands, Me., [1810]Reel 4
Letter from [Harrison Gray Otis] to Charles W. Hare regarding a project to sell the
Kennebec lands, [1810] [copy]Reel 4
Minutes by [Harrison Gray Otis] of the argument in Cunningham
vs. Otis and Mason, [1810]Reel 4
Schedule by [Harrison Gray Otis] of title deeds related to Nashawena,
1810Reel 4
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis [Boston] to Sally Foster Otis about family matters
and the weather in Boston and Washington, 8 Jan. [1810]Reel 4
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. 1810Reel 4
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. 1810Reel 4
Bond from Harrison Gray Otis and Samuel Allyne Otis, Jr. for their obligation to
Joshua Howard, 14 Jan. 1810Reel 4
Accounting by Harrison Gray Otis of payments on Nathaniel Burnham's note,
17 Jan. [1810], with agreement, 17 Jan.
1807Reel 4
Promise of payment from Josiah Hale to John Richards, 27 Jan.
1810Reel 4
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands,
31 Jan. 1810Reel 4
Letter from Abraham Van Vechten and Thomas P. Grosvenor (Albany) to Harrison Gray
Otis regarding resolutions to be passed in the Massachusetts Assembly, Feb.
1810Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. II. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 29-30.
Reel 4
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.
1810Reel 4
Letter from Edward Russell (North Yarmouth) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding an
error in the account of Samuel Gammon, 2 Mar. 1810Reel 4
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.
1817Reel 4
Deed from John and Love (Oliver) Knight to Harrison Gray Otis, 17 Mar.
1810Reel 4
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. 1810Reel 4
Letter from James Sproat (Taunton), on behalf of Mr. Padilford, to Harrison Gray
Otis apologizing for an error, 23 Mar. 1810Reel 4
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. 1810Reel 4
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.
1810Reel 4
Letter from Asher Robbins (Newport) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the sale of
Otis's land in Nashawena, 12 Apr. 1810Reel 4
Letter from Humphrey Marshall (Frankfort, Ky.) to Harrison Gray Otis enclosing a
prospectus of the American Republic, 16 Apr.
1810Reel 4
Letter from Asher Robbins (Newport) to Harrison Gray Otis agreeing to Otis's terms
for the sale of his property in Nashawena, 18 Apr. 1810Reel 4
Letter from Asher Robbins (Newport) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the title and
conveyances of Otis's land in Nashawena, 19 Apr. 1810Reel 4
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands,
with copy, 30 Apr. 1810Reel 4
Receipt from Wilde and Bond to Daniel Cony in favor of Harrison Gray Otis and John
Richards for payment for legal services, 3 May 1810Reel 4
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to John Richards regarding his commission
upon the sale of the Bingham lands, 7 May 1810 [copy]Reel 4
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
1810Reel 4
Letter from Grinfill Blake (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis expressing his desire
to purchase a lot of Otis's land, 14 May 1810Reel 4
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 1810Reel 4
Deed from Rufus G. Amory to Harrison Gray Otis, 17 May
1810Reel 4
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 1810Reel 4
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 1810Reel 4
Letter from John Richards (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding their
commissions upon the sale of Bingham lands, 30 May [1810]Reel 4
Receipt from Charles W. Hare to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for services related
to the Bingham lands, 1 June 1810Reel 4
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Maine
lands, 12 June 1810Reel 4
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. 1806Reel 4
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 1810Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. II. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 30-31.
Reel 4
Letter from William Lowell (Portland) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding his account,
20 June 1810Reel 4
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis regarding her baggage and
commenting on her grammar, 21 June 1810Reel 4
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the
improvement and sales of the Kennebec lands in Maine, 25 June
1810Reel 4
Letter from John Merrick (Hallowell) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the Canada
road, 30 June 1810Reel 4
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 1810Reel 4
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
1810Reel 4
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 1810Reel 4
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 1810Reel 4
Letter from Samuel D. Parker to Jonathan Mason regarding his investigation of Mrs.
Searle, 17 July 1810Reel 4
Memorandum by Samuel D. Parker of his investigation of Mrs. Searle, 17
July 1810Reel 4
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Asher Robbins about Nashawena,
20 July 1810Reel 4
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands,
21 July 1810Reel 4
Bill from Elisha Clap's School (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of
tuition for his son William, 23 July 1810Reel 4
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
1810Reel 4
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis defining the terms
of Otis's commission, 1 Aug. 1810Reel 4
Letter from Asher Robbins (Newport) to Harrison Gray Otis about Nashawena,
2 Aug. 1810Reel 4
Letter from Henry D. Sedgwick (Stockbridge) to Harrison Gray Otis about forgeries
committed by the treasurer of Berkshire County, 2 Aug. 1810Reel 4
Letter from Giles Howland (New Bedford) to Asher Robbins stating the boundaries of
his land in Nashawena, 24 Aug. 1810Reel 4
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis with paternal advice
about her stay in Philadelphia, 25 Aug. 1810Reel 4
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Maine
lands, 27 Aug. 1810Reel 4
Letter from John Richards to Harrison Gray Otis about Bingham lands,
[Sep. 1810]Reel 4
Letter from Francis Blake (Worcester) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the case of
Mrs. Putnam, 3 Sep. 1810Reel 4
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]Reel 4
Letter from Asher Robbins (Newport) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the boundaries
of Otis's land in Nashawena, 11 Sep. 1810Reel 4
Letter from Asher Robbins (Newport) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Otis's property
in Nashawena, 15 Sep. 1810Reel 4
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.
1810Reel 4
Bill from Matthew Lodge to Harrison Gray Otis, 5 Oct.
1810Reel 4
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. 1810Reel 4
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. 1810Reel 4
Receipts from Caleb Jewett to Harrison Gray Otis and John Richards for payment for
services related to the Bingham lands, 15 Oct. 1810Reel 4
Letter from John Merrick (Hallowell, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the
Canada road, 15 Oct. 1810Reel 4
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.
1810Reel 4
Letter from Samuel Smith (Edgartown) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the
registering of deeds, etc., 24 Oct. 1810Reel 4
Letter from John Merrick (Hallowell, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the
Canada road, 26 Oct. 1810Reel 4
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.
1810Reel 4
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis about her schooling in New
York, 30 Oct. 1810Reel 4
Legal document of Michael Gay, 1 Nov. 1810
[fragment]Reel 4
Bond from Harrison Gray Otis and Samuel Allyne Otis, Jr. for their obligation to
Thomas Edes, 1 Nov. 1810Reel 4
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about the
weather and their daughter Sally, 2 Nov. 1810Reel 4
Letter from Benjamin Kimball (Bridgton) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the payment
of his debt, 16 Nov. 1810Reel 4
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. 1810Reel 4
Memorandum by Harrison Gray Otis regarding the case of Otis
and Jonathan Mason vs. the heirs of Nathaniel Cunningham, 30 Nov.
1810Reel 4
Indenture between the India Wharf proprietors and the Broad Street Association,
4 Dec. 1810Reel 4
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis about her winter clothes
and the fundamentals of letter writing, 17 Dec. 1810Reel 4
Letter from James Lloyd (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis discussing the foreign
and domestic affairs of the United States, 18 Dec. 1810Reel 4
Letter from Asher Robbins (Newport) to Harrison Gray Otis about Nashawena,
19 Dec. 1810Reel 4
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis about her winter clothing
and the principles underlying the circulation of money, 22 Dec.
1810Reel 4
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. 1810Reel 4
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. 18101811-1815
Reel 5
Abstract by [Harrison Gray Otis] of real estate appraised,
[1811]Reel 5
Notes by [Harrison Gray Otis] regarding his account,
[1811]Reel 5
Minutes by [Harrison Gray Otis] regarding the case of Bannister and Cunningham vs. Curtis and Francis,
[1811]Reel 5
Affidavit by John Mitchell verifying the signatures of Joshua Jonathan Smith and
Christopher Smith, 12 Jan. 1811Reel 5
Letter from John Merrick (Hallowell, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands
and roads, 18 Jan. 1811Reel 5
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands,
20 Jan. 1811Reel 5
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. 1811Reel 5
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.
1811Reel 5
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. 1811Reel 5
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. 1811Reel 5
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. 1811Reel 5
Letter from "O" to DeWitt Clinton expressing alarm at recent youthful opposition to
the party, 14 Mar. 1811 [typescript]Reel 5
Letter from Edward Russell (North Yarmouth) to Bezaleel Young regarding an error in
the account of Harrison Gray Otis, 14 Mar. 1811Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis discussing his legal
and financial affairs, 20 Mar. 1811Reel 5
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.
1811Reel 5
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. 1811Reel 5
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.
1811Reel 5
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.
1811Reel 5
Writ of attachment of Harrison Gray Otis and Samuel Parkman issued against Jonathan
Ireland, 26 Apr. 1811, with sheriff's return, 1 July
1811Reel 5
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]Reel 5
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
1811Reel 5
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis requesting the
return of a letter from Mr. Paine, 21 May 1811Reel 5
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
1811Reel 5
List of settlers in Township No. 2 of the Bingham Purchase, enclosed with letter
from Caleb Jewett to Harrison Gray Otis, 1 June 1811Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis discussing the
political relations of the United States and Great Britain, 11 June
1811Reel 5
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]Reel 5
Letter from Joshua Webb (Falmouth, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis specifying his plans
for paying Otis the money due him, 2 July 1811Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about the reaction to
Otis's letters published in the Morning Chronicle, 3
July 1811Reel 5
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 1811Reel 5
Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Otis inquiring about the activities and health of
her family, 24 July 1811Reel 5
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about their plans
for traveling in Maine, 25 July 1811Reel 5
Certification by John Read and William Smith of returns of settlers in Hancock and
Washington Counties within the Bingham Purchase, 26 July
1811Reel 5
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.
1811Reel 5
Letter from Harriet Otis (Chelsea) to Mary Otis about their plans for meeting
together, 12 Aug. 1811Reel 5
Letter from Benjamin Kimball (Bridgton) to Harrison Gray Otis requesting a deed for
his property, 26 Aug. 1811Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Caleb Jewett about Maine lands,
Sep. 1811 [copy]Reel 5
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.
1811Reel 5
Deed from Samuel Allyne Otis, Jr. to Samuel Allyne Otis concerning lands in
Otisfield, Me., 28 Sep. 1811Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis discussing his
activities, 15 Oct. [1811]Reel 5
Receipt from R. Roulstone to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for riding school,
15 Oct. 1811Reel 5
Letter from John Rutledge (Richmond) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics,
22 Oct. 1811Reel 5
Letter from Josiah Quincy (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics and
Anglo-American relations, 8 Nov. 1811Reel 5
Letter from Josiah Quincy (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis elucidating the
Federalist position on Anglo-American relations, 26 Nov.
1811Reel 5
Account of George Harrison with Harrison Gray Otis, 27 Dec.
1811Reel 5
Special power of attorney from [George William Murray] to George Sullivan,
[1812]Reel 5
Notes by [Harrison Gray Otis] on the facts related to John Henry and his
negotiations, [1812]Reel 5
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.,
1812-1816Reel 5
Diary of Harriet Otis, Jan.-July 1812Reel 5
Extract of letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray, Jr. regarding
Anglo-American relations, 14 Jan. 1812 [printed]Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to a friend in London regarding the British
Orders in Council, 14 Jan. 1812 [newspaper clipping]Reel 5
Receipt from Harrison Gray Otis to Thomas Edes for payment for a lot of land in
Otisfield, Me., 15 Feb. 1812Reel 5
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. 1812Reel 5
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. 1812Reel 5
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. 1812Reel 5
Letter from R. C. D. to Edward, Count de Crillon, enclosed with letter from G. U.
to Harrison Gray Otis, 23 Feb. 1812Reel 5
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. 1812Reel 5
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.
1812Reel 5
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. 1812Reel 5
Letter from John A. Harper (Washington) to William Plumer about the papers of John
Henry, 11 Mar. 1812 [typescript]Reel 5
Letter from Josiah Quincy (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about the John Henry
papers, 19 Mar. 1812Reel 5
Letter from Henry Coolidge (Waterford, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the
purchase of lands in Maine, 21 Mar. 1812Reel 5
Letter from Joshua Howard (Harrison, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis explaining his
failure to pay Otis the money due him, 30 Mar. 1812Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about the misuse of
Otis's letters on Anglo-American relations, 8 Apr. 1812Reel 5
Agreement between Samuel Parkman and proprietors in interest of Spear's Wharf,
Boston, 12 May 1812Reel 5
Letter from Caleb Jewett (Anson) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands,
16 May 1812Reel 5
Letter from Charles Smith to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Captain Brown and his
family, 19 May 1812Reel 5
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]Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to John Powell regarding taxes on the
Bingham lands, 20 May 1812 [draft]Reel 5
Letter from Evan Jones (New Orleans) to Harrison Gray Otis entrusting to Otis the
care of the Turner children, 27 May 1812 [duplicate]Reel 5
Letter from Thomas Callender (New Orleans) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Turner
children, 28 May 1812Reel 5
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
1812Reel 5
Letter from Grinfill Blake (Falmouth, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis explaining the
delay in his payments, 8 June 1812Reel 5
Commission of Harrison Gray Otis as justice of the peace, 20 June
1812Reel 5
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics,
24 June 1812Reel 5
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]Reel 5
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 1812Reel 5
Letter from William Turner (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Turner
children, 5 July 1812Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Evan Jones about the Turner children,
6 July 1812 [copy]Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to the Overseers of the Poor about the
Turner children, 8 July 1812 [copy]Reel 5
Article by [Harrison Gray, Jr.] published in the Star regarding Otis's letters on the British Orders in Council, 12 July
1812 [copy]Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about the publication
of extracts of Otis's letter, 13 July 1812Reel 5
Letter from Josiah O. Hoffman to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 17
July 1812Reel 5
Letter from Robert Smith (Baltimore) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics,
22 July 1812Reel 5
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 1812Reel 5
Letter from "A Fed" to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the danger of a mob attack,
2 Aug. 1812Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding
Anglo-American relations, 5 Aug. 1812Reel 5
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. 1812Reel 5
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.
1812Reel 5
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics,
25 Aug. 1812Reel 5
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.
1812Reel 5
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. 1812Signed by Andrew Allen.
Reel 5
Letter from Samuel Dexter (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis on politics, 12
Sep. 1812Reel 5
Letter from Robert Smith (Baltimore) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics,
8 Oct. 1812Reel 5
Letter from Joseph Hopkinson (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics,
16 Oct. 1812Reel 5
Letter from George Tibbits (Troy, N.Y.) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the
nomination of Mr. Clinton, 22 Oct. 1812Reel 5
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]Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the
children of Captain Turner, 28 Oct. 1812Reel 5
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.
1812Reel 5
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. 1812Reel 5
Letter from Joseph Pearson (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics,
9 Nov. 1812Reel 5
Letter from John Rutledge (Savannah) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics,
10 Nov. 1812Reel 5
Election of Harrison Gray Otis as a member of the American Antiquarian Society,
19 Nov. 1812Reel 5
Letter from William Griffith (Burlington, N.J.) to Harrison Gray Otis about
politics, 30 Nov. 1812Reel 5
Letter from Alden Bradford to Harrison Gray Otis certifying him as an elector for
the presidential and vice presidential elections, 1 Dec.
1812Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to [Caleb Strong] regarding a dinner
meeting with the electors, 1 Dec. 1812 [typescript]Reel 5
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics,
7 Dec. 1812Reel 5
Letter from Stephen A. Hopkins (New Orleans) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Turner
children, 8 Dec. 1812Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Turner
children and the war between America and Great Britain, 14 Dec.
1812Reel 5
Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] pertaining to his ownership of Nashawena Island
for 1805-1813, [1813]Reel 5
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.
1813Reel 5
Deed from Joseph Dudley to Harrison Gray Otis and Israel Thorndike, 27
Jan. 1813Reel 5
Letter from William M. Richardson (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis on politics,
13 Feb. 1813Reel 5
Receipt from William Lemon to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for services,
26 Mar. 1813Reel 5
Letter from Gouverneur Morris (Morrisania) to Harrison Gray Otis commenting on the
politics of Federalism, 3 Apr. 1813Reel 5
Letter from John Rutledge (Charleston, S.C.) to Harrison Gray Otis about his
account and his son John, 5 Apr. 1813Reel 5
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. 1813Reel 5
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.
1813Reel 5
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. 1813Reel 5
Will of Samuel Allyne Otis, 5 May 1813Reel 5
Letter from A. Daschkoff (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Russian
consul in Boston, 13 May 1813Reel 5
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
1813Reel 5
Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Otis describing her activities and inquiring about
her friends, 10 June 1813Reel 5
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. 1813Reel 5
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. 1813Reel 5
Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Otis commenting on her activities and her friends,
31 Aug. 1813Reel 5
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.
1813Reel 5
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. 1813Reel 5
Anonymous letter to Harrison Gray Otis concerning the evil intentions of Commodore
Oliver H. Perry, [1814]Reel 5
Schedules H and J of the Hartford Convention, 1814Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. II. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 193-195.
Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about Otis's orphaned
cousins and the war in Europe, 3 Jan. 1814Reel 5
Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] of payments on a note of Nathaniel Burnham,
17 Jan. 1814, with agreement, 17 Jan.
1807Reel 5
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis on the Federalist
attitude toward the war, 10 Feb. 1814Printed 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.
Reel 5
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, 1772-1798Reel 5
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.
1814Reel 5
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. 1814Reel 5
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. 1814Reel 5
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]Reel 5
Letter from John Rutledge (Charleston, S.C.) to Harrison Gray Otis on the war,
1 Mar. 1814Reel 5
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.
1814Reel 5
Commission of Harrison Gray Otis as a judge of the Boston Court of Common Pleas,
10 Mar. 1814Reel 5
Receipt from Harrison Gray Otis to E. Scribner for payment on a note of Nathaniel
Burnham, 15 Mar. 1814, with agreement, 17 Jan.
1807Reel 5
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]Reel 5
Letter from Ann Barraud (London) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding a sum of money
that she requested from him, 17 Mar. 1814Reel 5
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. 1814Reel 5
Letter from C. Haight (Philadelphia) to Richard Derby regarding Derby's
conversation related to Harrison Gray Otis, 25 Mar. 1814Reel 5
Memorandum by James Lloyd on war loans, Apr. 1814Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. II. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 72-73.
Reel 5
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. 1814Reel 5
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding war
loans, 13 Apr. 1814Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. II. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 73-75.
Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Richard C. Derby reducing their
relationship to one of mere civility, 20 Apr. 1814 [copy]Reel 5
Letter from Frederick May (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about Samuel Allyne
Otis's illness, 21 Apr. 1814Reel 5
Letter from William Cranch (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the death
of Samuel Allyne Otis, 22 Apr. 1814Reel 5
Letter from Richard C. Derby (New Haven) to Harrison Gray Otis about their
conversation and the severance of their relationship, 23 Apr.
1814Reel 5
Letter from Israel Thorndike (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about war loans,
23 Apr. 1814Reel 5
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about war loans,
26 Apr. 1814Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. II. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 73-75.
Reel 5
Receipt from Peter O. Thacher to Harrison Gray Otis in favor of Daniel Webster,
28 Apr. 1814Reel 5
Letter from Edward Everett to Harrison Gray Otis regarding a reconciliation between
them, 30 Apr. 1814Reel 5
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
1814Reel 5
Letter from James Warren (Plymouth) to Harrison Gray Otis offering sympathy on the
death of Samuel Allyne Otis, 8 May 1814Reel 5
Letter from Mercy Warren (Plymouth) to Harrison Gray Otis offering condolences on
the death of Samuel Allyne Otis, 8 May 1814Reel 5
Tax assessment on the lands in Somerset County granted to William Bingham,
[10 May 1814]Reel 5
Letter from James Lloyd (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis about war loans,
16 May 1814Reel 5
Letter from Caleb Jewett (Norridgewock) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding taxation of
Otis's lands in Maine, 19 May 1814Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to [ ] regarding his father's estate,
28 May 1814Reel 5
Compilation of taxes and interest for William Bingham's estate, [June
1814]Reel 5
Deed from Samuel Allyne Otis to Harrison Gray Otis to lands in Otisfield and
Harrison, Me., 1 July 1814Reel 5
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning their
arrangements related to the Bingham lands in Maine, 17 July
1814Reel 5
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. 1814Reel 5
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. 1814Reel 5
Receipt from the 7th Collection District of Massachusetts for payment of taxes on
the land of Harrison Gray Otis, 19 Aug. 1814Reel 5
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. 1814Reel 5
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. 1814Reel 5
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.
1814Reel 5
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. 1814Reel 5
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.
1814Reel 5
Commission of Harrison Gray Otis as a member of the Massachusetts Committee of
Defense, 22 Sep. 1814Reel 5
Letter from Silas Blake and others (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the
settling of a minister in Otisfield, Me., 24 Sep. 1814Reel 5
Letter from Thomas W. Francis (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis concerning his
son John, 24 Sep. 1814Reel 5
Letter from Caleb Jewett (Norridgewock) to Harrison Gray Otis outlining his actions
related to Otis's land in Maine, 29 Sep. 1814Reel 5
Letter from Thomas W. Francis (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the
character and education of his son John, 1 Oct. 1814Reel 5
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about the
Federalist attitude toward the war, 1 Oct. 1814Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. II. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 176-180.
Reel 5
Letter from Charles W. Hare to Harrison Gray Otis about the Hartford Convention,
11 Oct. 1814Reel 5
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about the
Federalist attitude toward the war, 15 Oct. 1814Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. II. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 176-180.
Reel 5
Letter from Harriet Otis (Newburyport) to Mary Smith Gray Otis inquiring about her
activities and describing the sermon of Mr. Morse, 16 Oct.
1814Reel 5
Resolution of the Massachusetts General Court authorizing the invitation to other
New England states to the Hartford Convention, 17 Oct. 1814
[copy]Reel 5
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]Reel 5
Notice of the election of Harrison Gray Otis as a delegate to the Hartford
Convention, 20 Oct. 1814Reel 5
Letter from S. C. Carpenter (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis requesting copies
of Otis's speeches for his compilation of American eloquences, 21 Oct.
1814Reel 5
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about Federalists
and the war, 21 Oct. 1814Reel 5
Letter from Henry Warren (Plymouth) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding family and
personal matters, 23 Oct. 1814Reel 5
Letter from John T. Gilman (Exeter, N.H.) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Hartford
Convention, 31 Oct. 1814Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. II. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 181-182.
Reel 5
Letter from Gouverneur Morris (Morrisania) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Hartford
Convention, 8 Nov. 1814Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. II. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 182-184.
Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Christopher Gore on the Hartford
Convention, 3 Dec. 1814Reel 5
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.
1814Reel 5
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. 1814Reel 5
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. 1814Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Hartford) to Sally Foster Otis describing the men
and the activities at the Hartford Convention, 15 Dec. 1814Reel 5
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. 1814Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Hartford) to Sally Foster Otis about the Hartford
Convention and the activities of their children, 18 Dec.
1814Reel 5
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. 1814Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Hartford) to Sally Foster Otis describing the
Hartford Convention, 22 Dec. 1814Reel 5
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. 1814Reel 5
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. 1814Reel 5
Letter from Harriet Otis (Boston) to her friends about attending an entertainment
on Castle Island, [1815]Reel 5
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Charleston, S.C.) to Sophia H. Otis describing the
scenery and flora in Carolina, 7 Jan. 1815Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to [ ] about the Hartford Convention,
21 Jan. 1815Reel 5
Receipt from Oliver Peirce to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for real estate taxes
on his lands in Otisfield and Harrison, Me., 25 Jan. 1815Reel 5
Vote of the Massachusetts General Court authorizing the governor to send
commissioners to Washington, 27 Jan. 1815 [draft in Harrison Gray Otis's
hand]Reel 5
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. 1815Reel 5
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.
1815Reel 5
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. 1815Reel 5
Receipt from J. Falcone for payment for dancing school lessons, 9 Feb.
1815 [incomplete]Reel 5
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. 1815Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Baltimore) to Sally Foster Otis describing his trip
from Philadelphia, 12 Feb. [1815]Reel 5
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis with parental advice for
her visit to the Harrison family at Philadelphia, 12 Feb.
1815Reel 5
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.
Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about his
activities at Washington and plans to return home, 17 Feb.
1815Reel 5
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. 1815Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Georgetown) to Sally Foster Otis about his attack
of gout and activities at Washington, 20 Feb. 1815Reel 5
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]Reel 5
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis with parental advice for
her visit away from home, 21 Feb. 1815Reel 5
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. 1815Reel 5
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. 1815Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Baltimore) to Sally Foster Otis describing his trip
from Washington, 28 Feb. 1815Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Princeton, N.J.) to Sophia H. Otis about his trip
from Philadelphia, [Mar. 1815]Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to J. Richards about developing lands in
the Bingham Purchase, [Mar. 1815] [draft]Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sophia H. Otis about leaving her for an extended
visit in Philadelphia, [Mar.] 1815Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Lancaster) to Sally Foster Otis describing his trip
from Baltimore, 3 Mar. 1815Reel 5
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.
1815Reel 5
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. 1815Reel 5
Letter from Daniel Holden (Otisfield, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis about purchasing
land at Otisfield and Harrison, 15 Mar. 1815Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis on family matters and
plans for her return to Boston, 17 Mar. 1815Reel 5
Letter from Grinfill Blake (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis about the purchase of
lots and payment of overdue debts, 20 Mar. 1815Reel 5
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. 1815Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis about family matters and
social news at Boston, 29 Mar. 1815Reel 5
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.
1815Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis about plans for her trip
from Philadelphia and family news, 9 Apr. 1815Reel 5
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about an agency
for the collection of French spoliation claims, 15 Apr. 1815Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis with parental advice,
20 Apr. 1815Reel 5
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about French
spoliation claims, 22 Apr. 1815Reel 5
Memorandum of an agreement between Harrison Gray Otis and Peter Nutting, Jr. on the
sale of land at Otisfield, 25 Apr. 1815Reel 5
Memorandum of an agreement between Harrison Gray Otis and Silas Nutting on the sale
of land at Otisfield, 25 Apr. 1815Reel 5
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.
1815Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sophia H. Otis about her sister Elizabeth Otis
Lyman's miscarriage, [May 1815]Reel 5
Bond from Harrison Gray Otis and John Richards to the state of Massachusetts,
1 May 1815 [copy]Reel 5
Letter from Harriet Otis to her sister Mary Otis asking her to bring their mother
for a visit, 3 May 1815Reel 5
Letter from [Harrison Gray Otis] (Boston) to Charles W. Hare about lands in the
Bingham Purchase, 6 May 1815 [draft]Reel 5
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands,
10 May 1815Reel 5
Letter from John Adams (Quincy) to Jedediah Morse about Unitarianism, 15
May 1815 [copy]Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about household news,
19 May 1815Reel 5
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
1815Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis with news of Boston and their
household, 21 May 1815Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis about his regard for her
and with news of Boston, 21 May 1815Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about family health,
24 May 1815Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about his willingness
to allow her to extend her trip, 27 May [1815]Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about Williams Museum, family
activities, and changing servants, 27 May 1815Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about the arrival of the Constitution and personal matters, 29 May
1815Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about his entertaining at
dinner, 30 May 1815Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about his activities
during her absence, 2 June 1815Reel 5
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 1815Reel 5
Account of the heirs of William Bingham's estate with Caleb Jewett, 24
June 1815Reel 5
Receipts from Caleb Jewett to Harrison Gray Otis for payments on his account,
24 June 1815Reel 5
Account of Harrison Gray Otis and John Richards with Caleb Jewett for work on Maine
lands, 24 June 1815Reel 5
Bill from George W. Coffin to Harrison Gray Otis for copying the plan of a Maine
road, 24 June 1815Reel 5
Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] related to business with Caleb Jewett on Maine
lands, 26 June 1815Reel 5
Letter from Harriet Otis to her sister Mary Otis about Miss Adams's illness,
7 July 1815Reel 5
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 1815Reel 5
Letter from Harriet Otis to her sister Mary Otis about family activities,
8 July 1815Reel 5
Letter from Harriet Otis to her sister Mary Otis about family news, 9
July 1815Reel 5
Letter from D. W. Francis (Willington) to Harrison Gray Otis acknowledging his
letter of condolence on the death of her husband, 13 July
1815Reel 5
Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary and Nancy Otis about family activities,
13 July 1815Reel 5
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
1815Reel 5
Letter from Harriet Otis to her mother Mary Smith Gray Otis and sister Mary Otis
about her social activities, 30 July 1815Reel 5
Notation and agreement by Rufus G. Amory concerning unhindered title to land
purchased from the estate of Grizzel Sanford, 1 Aug. 1815Reel 5
Letter from Harriet Otis to her sister Mary Otis about her activities and visit to
Lynn, 4 Aug. 1815Reel 5
Letter from William Tudor (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about a proposed
"institution for the Fine Arts," 2 Sep. 1815Reel 5
Memorandum of an agreement between Harrison Gray Otis, Levi Patch, and Oliver
Peirce related to land at Otisfield, 5 Sep. 1815Reel 5
Letter from John Lowell (Roxbury) to Harrison Gray Otis on gardening, 20
Sep. 1815Reel 5
Agreement of Levi Patch and Oliver Peirce to purchase land of Harrison Gray Otis at
Otisfield, 25 Sep. 1815Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about news of family
and friends during her absence, Oct. 1815Reel 5
Plan and survey by Joseph Russell of a road from the Bingham Purchase to the Dead
River, Oct. 1815Reel 5
Return by Caleb Jewett and Charles Hayden of settlers in the Bingham Purchase,
9 Oct. 1815Reel 5
Letter from Maria Gray (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about her employment in an
English household and Gray family matters, 12 Oct. 1815Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Charles W. Hare about Maine lands,
22 Oct. 1815 [copy]Reel 5
Letter from Benjamin Patch and Levi Patch (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis
recommending Peter Nutting as a purchaser of land at Otisfield, 23 Nov.
1815Reel 5
Letter from Nathan Nutting (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis about his son's
negotiations for a lot of land at Otisfield, 24 Nov. 1815Reel 5
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.
1815Reel 5
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]Reel 5
Letter from Sophia H. Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about family news, with
addition by Harrison Gray Otis, 3 Dec. 1815Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis with instructions for her
journey, 4 Dec. [1815]Reel 5
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. 1815Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis describing social
events at Boston during her absence, 8 Dec. 1815Reel 5
Letter from Lord Liverpool to Harrison Gray, Jr. about Harrison Gray Otis's
opinions expressed in a letter, 10 Dec. 1815Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about family news,
12 Dec. [1815]Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about their correspondence,
19 Dec. 1815Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about the estate of
Samuel Sewall, 20 Dec. 1815Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis with news of their
children and about his activities, 20 Dec. 1815Reel 5
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis with news of Boston friends,
30 Dec. 18151816-1818
Reel 6
Letter from William Foster (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about deeding over one of
the family properties, [1816]Reel 6
Letter from Harriet Otis to her mother Mary Smith Gray Otis on family matters,
[1816]Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about Councilor
Carnes's engagement and his activities at Boston, 5 Jan.
1816Reel 6
Receipt from Gilbert Stuart to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for a portrait,
5 Jan. 1816 [incomplete]Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about family matters and Boston
friends, 7 Jan. 1816Reel 6
Letter from Caleb Jewett (Norridgewock) to Harrison Gray Otis about real estate
taxes on property in the Bingham Purchase, 8 Jan. 1816Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about personal
concerns and family matters, 14 Jan. [1816]Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about family
activities, 14 Jan. [1816]Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about his personal
tastes, 17 Jan. 1816Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about his political future,
19 Jan. [1816]Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about his dinner party,
including entertaining Daniel Webster, 22 Jan. 1816Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) declining the nomination as candidate for
governor, 25 Jan. 1816 [copy]Reel 6
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Charleston, S.C.) to Sophia H. Otis describing a
dancing party at Charleston, 25 Jan. 1816Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about declining the
gubernatorial nomination and his activities, 26 Jan. 1816Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about his activities,
29 Jan. [1816]Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis about dining with Mr.
Quincy, 31 Jan. 1816Reel 6
Agreement between Harrison Gray Otis and Oliver Peirce to sell lands at Otisfield
to Peirce, 1 Feb. 1816Reel 6
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.
1816Reel 6
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]Reel 6
Promissory note from John Neal to Harrison Gray Otis, 5 Feb.
1816Reel 6
Bond from Harrison Gray Otis to John Neal of Harrison, 5 Feb.
1816Reel 6
Bond from Harrison Gray Otis to Samuel Walker, 5 Feb.
1816Reel 6
Memorandum by Oliver Peirce of an agreement with Harrison Gray Otis to purchase
lands at Otisfield, 5 Feb. 1816Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about his reasons for declining
to become a candidate for governor, 6 Feb. 1816Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis stating his priorities
in life and about political matters, 9 Feb. 1816Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about political
matters, Boston gossip, and social activities, 11 Feb.
[1816]Reel 6
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]Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about his activities and news
of family and friends at Boston, 17 Feb. 1816Reel 6
Letter from Caleb Jewett (Norridgewock) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands,
19 Feb. 1816Reel 6
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.
1816Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about his health and
activities, 21-22 Feb. [1816]Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about his social
engagements, 24 Feb. 1816Reel 6
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.
1816Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about his social
activities and family news, 29 Feb. 1816Reel 6
Receipt from D. Spear to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for services related to the
Bingham Purchase, 2 Mar. 1816Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about his lack of interest in
becoming governor and on family matters, 3 Mar. 1816Reel 6
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Charleston, S.C.) to Sophia H. Otis describing
sporting and social events at Charleston, 5 Mar. 1816Reel 6
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands,
7 Mar. 1816Reel 6
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.
1816Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about social
activities at Boston, 12 Mar. 1816Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about means of
communication during her trip home from Charleston, 16 Mar.
1816Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about family welfare during her
absence, 17 Mar. 1816Reel 6
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.
1816Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about family welfare,
28 Mar. 1816Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about the measles
epidemic, 29 Mar. [1816]Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about family health
after the measles epidemic, 31 Mar. [1816]Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about state elections
and family matters, 3 Apr. 1816Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis on personal matters
and family health, 4 Apr. 1816Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about her mother's
illness, 7 Apr. 1816Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about her mother's
recovery of health, 9 Apr. 1816Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about his activities
at Boston and correspondence during her trip to Boston, 11 Apr.
1816Reel 6
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. 1816Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about her mother's ill
health, 13 Apr. [1816]Reel 6
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.
1816Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sophia H. Otis about his travel
plans in returning to Boston, 26 Apr. 1816Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sophia H. Otis describing Joseph
Bonaparte and social activities at Philadelphia, 28 Apr.
1816Reel 6
Receipt from the 5th Collection District of Massachusetts to Caleb Jewett for
payment of taxes on lands in Bingham, Me., 1 May 1816Reel 6
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about opening
lands in the Bingham Purchase to sales, 15 May 1816Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to J. Richards in favor of opening lands of
the Bingham Purchase to sales, 23 May 1816Reel 6
Order from Caleb Jewett on Harrison Gray Otis to reimburse Selden and Fletcher for
payment of taxes on Bingham Purchase lands, 24 May 1816Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to J. Richards about the necessity of
opening lands of the Bingham Purchase to settlers, 24 May
1816Reel 6
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
1816Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to J. Richards about Maine lands, [June]
1816Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Charles W. Hare about Maine lands, 4
June 1816 [copy]Reel 6
Letter from Charles W. Hare to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands, 6
June 1816Reel 6
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 1816Reel 6
Letter from Harriet Otis to her sister Mary Otis about the Tuckerman family and her
activities at Boston, [1 July 1816]Reel 6
Letter from William Foster (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about accounts between
them, 6 July 1816Reel 6
Letter from Benjamin Kimball to Harrison Gray Otis about terms of a land purchase
in Maine, [5 Aug. 1816]Reel 6
Letter from D. Spear (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about Nathan Spear's will,
6 Aug. 1816Reel 6
Letter from Harriet Otis to her sister Mary Otis on family activities, 19
Aug. 1816Reel 6
Letter from Caleb Jewett (Norridgewock) to Harrison Gray Otis about legal action
related to his ownership of Maine lands, 20 Aug. 1816Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis introducing Thomas
Clement and about financial matters, 2 Sep. 1816Reel 6
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about expenditures
for a road opening Bingham Purchase lands to development, 6 Sep.
1816Reel 6
Letter from [Harrison Gray Otis] to Charles W. Hare regarding bonds he holds on
lands of the Bingham Purchase, 18-20 Sep. [1816] [copy]Reel 6
Letter from A. Sampson (Harrison, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis about the purchase of
land in Harrison, 23 Sep. 1816Reel 6
Letter from John Rutledge (New York) to Harrison Gray Otis describing his quarters
during a visit to New York, 24 Sep. 1816Reel 6
Receipt from the treasurer of Moscow, Me., to the estate of William Bingham for
payment of highway taxes, 25 Sep. 1816Reel 6
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.
1816Reel 6
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. 1816Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Charles W. Hare about Maine lands, 3
Oct. 1816 [copy]Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis about the death of her
sister's son George Theodore Lyman, [11 Oct. 1816]Reel 6
Letter from Benjamin Kimball (Bridgton, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis about handling a
business matter for him, 12 Oct. 1816Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about handling his
business affairs at Boston, 21 Oct. 1816Reel 6
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.
1816Reel 6
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.
1816Reel 6
Receipt from Gilbert Stuart to [Harrison Gray Otis], 17 Nov.
1816 [incomplete]Reel 6
Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] of legislation regulating time limits on
settling duties on lands obtained from the state of Massachusetts, 6 Dec.
1816Reel 6
Letter from Robert G. Harper (Annapolis) to Harrison Gray Otis about his
resignation from the Senate, 23 Dec. 1816Reel 6
Receipt for payment of $41.00, 26 Dec. 1816Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Robert G. Harper about Harper's
resignation from the Senate, 29 Dec. 1816 [typescript]Reel 6
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]Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about his arrival home
and the condition of their children, 4 Jan. 1817Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis [Boston] to Sally Foster Otis concerning their
prospects for the new year and his circumstances in Boston, 6 Jan.
1817Reel 6
Bill of exchange from Gordon, Duff, Ingles & Co. to Harrison Gray Otis in favor
of George Harrison, 7 Jan. 1817Reel 6
Letter from William Foster to Harrison Gray Otis about the ownership of Foster's
estate, 19 Jan. 1817Reel 6
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
1807Reel 6
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]Reel 6
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Lancaster) to her father William Foster describing
her journey to New York and Philadelphia, 9 Feb. 1817Reel 6
Receipt from the 5th Collection District of Massachusetts to Caleb Jewett for
payment of taxes on lands in Bingham, Me., 15 Feb. 1817Reel 6
Accounts of Harrison Gray Otis and John Richards with Caleb Jewett, 15
Feb. 1817Reel 6
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. 1817Reel 6
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about the payment
of taxes on Maine lands, 1 Mar. 1817Reel 6
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. 1817Reel 6
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. 1817Reel 6
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 1817Reel 6
Letter from William Foster to Harrison Gray Otis about the purchase of Otis's
country seat, 13 Apr. 1817Reel 6
Letter from James Monroe (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about his New England
tour, 28 Apr. 1817Reel 6
Letter from William Willig (New Bedford) to Harrison Gray Otis defending his
character against the slurs made by Otis, 28 Apr. 1817Reel 6
Letter from William Sullivan (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis attempting to persuade
Otis to relinquish his position as either judge or senator, 7 May
1817Reel 6
Letter from William Willig (New Bedford) to Harrison Gray Otis about Otis's
refutation of his statement against Willig's character, 12 May
1817Reel 6
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. 1817Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis about her health
and his plans for returning home, 22 Mar. [1817]Reel 6
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.
1817Reel 6
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (New York) to Sophia H. Otis describing her stay in
New York and their mutual friends, 29 Mar. 1817Reel 6
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]Reel 6
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.
1817Reel 6
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.
1817Reel 6
Letter from William Findley (Harrisburg) to Harrison Gray Otis about Kennebec
lands, 22 Apr. 1817 [facsimile]Reel 6
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.
1817Reel 6
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. 1817Reel 6
Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Smith Gray Otis describing her friends and
activities in Chelsea, 26 May 1817Reel 6
Bill from Caleb Jewett to the Bingham estate, June
1817Reel 6
Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Otis about her studies, her activities, and her
friends, 1 June 1817Reel 6
Account of the heirs of William Bingham with Caleb Jewett, 12 June
1817Reel 6
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 1817Reel 6
Certificate of title from Amos Townsend, register of Somerset County, for property
in the Bingham Purchase, 16 June 1817Reel 6
Certificate of title to property in the Bingham Purchase from the register of
Massachusetts, 19 June 1817Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Charles W. Hare about Bingham lands,
22 June 1817 [copy]Reel 6
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]Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to the commissioners of the Land Office
about Bingham lands, 29 June 1817 [copy]Reel 6
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about legal
matters in regard to the Bingham property in Maine, 5 July
1817Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Charles W. Hare about deeds for the
Bingham property in Maine, 10 July 1817 [copy]Reel 6
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]Reel 6
Letter from [William] Phillips (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis apologizing for
having sent to Otis a certain paper, 12 July 1817Reel 6
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
1817Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis about the death of James
Hamilton and family activities at home, 27 July 1817Reel 6
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
1817Reel 6
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
1817Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Lathrop Lewis about a road through
Bingham lands, 30 July 1817 [copy]Reel 6
Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Otis about her purchase of new handkerchiefs and
the condition of her health, 1 Aug. 1817Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis about his personal
activities at home and in Boston, 1 Aug. 1817Reel 6
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.
1817Reel 6
Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Otis relating how her attempt to visit was
frustrated by the extreme heat, 5 Aug. 1817Reel 6
Letter from Caleb Jewett (Norridgewock) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands,
11 Aug. 1817Reel 6
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.
1817Reel 6
Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Otis regarding the arrangements for Mary Otis's
arrival home, 18 Sep. 1817Reel 6
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]Reel 6
Receipt from Caleb Jewett to Harrison Gray Otis for the deeds of Jonah Chase, Amos
Fletcher, and Paul Rowe, 11 Nov. 1817Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis expressing his hope
that she will join him in Washington, 2 Dec. 1817Reel 6
Letter from Isaac Hull (Charleston) to Harrison Gray Otis recommending the
establishment of three, rather than one, naval depot, 5 Dec.
1817Reel 6
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis describing her private
and social activities in Washington, 6 Dec. 1817Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to his son Allyne Otis asking him about
his activities at school, 7 Dec. 1817Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis about her
intellectual development and the social events transpiring in Washington, 17 Dec.
1817Reel 6
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. 1817Reel 6
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. 1817Reel 6
Report by [William Bainbridge] against Narragansett as the site for the new naval
depot, [1818]Reel 6
Notes by [Harrison Gray Otis] regarding the claims of Massachusetts against the
United States, [1818]Reel 6
Letter from [Harrison Gray Otis] to James Bridge about legal matters regarding the
Bingham estate, [1818] [copy]Reel 6
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]Reel 6
Requisition by General Henry Dearborn for the Massachusetts militia to be placed at
the service of the United States, Jan. 1818Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Hartford) to Sally Foster Otis recounting his
journey from New York to Hartford, 1 Jan. 1818Reel 6
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. 1818Reel 6
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.
1818Reel 6
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.
1818Reel 6
Letter from John Brooks (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about Massachusetts claims,
27 Jan. 1818Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Henry Clay about Massachusetts war
claims, [28] Jan. 1818 [copy]Reel 6
Letter from [Henry Clay] (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about Massachusetts
claims, 29 Jan. 1818Reel 6
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.
1818Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Governor Brooks about Massachusetts war claims,
[Feb.] 1818 [copy]Reel 6
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.
1818Reel 6
Letter from William Sullivan to Harrison Gray Otis advising him to resign his
judgeship, 1 Feb. 1818Reel 6
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.
1818Reel 6
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.
1818Reel 6
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.
1818Reel 6
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. 1818Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis about William Mercer
of Virginia and his social activities in Washington, 14 Feb.
1818Reel 6
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis describing her friends
and the social life around the capital, [20 Feb.] 1818Reel 6
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.] 1818Reel 6
Notes by Harriet Otis on John Gorham's chemistry lectures, 2 Mar.
1818Reel 6
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. 1818Reel 6
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.
1818Reel 6
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. 1818Reel 6
Resignation of Harrison Gray Otis as a judge of the Boston Court of Common Pleas,
8 Mar. 1818 [copy]Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Senate room) to Sophia H. Otis about his
resignation from the Boston Court of Common Pleas, 9 Mar.
1818Reel 6
Letter from William Bainbridge (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about naval depots,
13 Mar. 1818Reel 6
Letter from William Bainbridge (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the
selection of the new naval depot, 17 Mar. 1818Reel 6
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis describing her
friends, her acquaintances, and her activities in Washington, 19 Mar.
1818Reel 6
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. 1818Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis describing the
personality and activities of their friend Holly, 24 Mar.
1818Reel 6
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.
1818Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sophia H. Otis expressing his desire for her to
return home, [Apr.] 1818Reel 6
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. 1818Reel 6
Letter from John Brooks (Medford) to Harrison Gray Otis about Otis's resignation as
judge, 2 Apr. 1818Reel 6
Letter from John Brooks (Medford) to Harrison Gray Otis about Otis's resignation as
judge, 4 Apr. 1818Reel 6
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. 1818Reel 6
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. 1818Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to the Suffolk County bar expressing
his appreciation for their vote of approbation, [8 Apr.] 1818
[copy]Reel 6
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.
1818Reel 6
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.
1818Reel 6
Check list by [Harrison Gray Otis] of persons funded for the Honorable Henry Clay,
20 May [1818]Reel 6
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 1818Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about her journey from
Providence to their home, 8 June [1818]Reel 6
Letter from Thomas M. Willing (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about Charles W.
Hare and the Bingham estate, 11 June 1818Reel 6
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 1818Reel 6
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]Reel 6
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
1818Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about the state of
his finances, 5 Aug. 1818Reel 6
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. 1818Reel 6
Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Otis describing the suffocation of a young boy and
recounting some of her activities, 12 Aug. 1818Reel 6
Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Otis about their meeting together and her
activities, 23 Aug. 1818Reel 6
Promise by Samuel Spear of payment to Uriah Cotting in the amount of $6,000,
1 Sep. 1818Reel 6
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.
1818Reel 6
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.
1818Reel 6
Letter from Caleb Jewett (Norridgewock) to Harrison Gray Otis about the road
through the Bingham property in Maine, 7 Sep. 1818Reel 6
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. 1818Reel 6
Letter from Charles W. Hare to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands, 21
Sep. 1818Reel 6
Letter from George Harrison to Harrison Gray Otis, 6 Oct. 1818
[incomplete]Reel 6
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.
1818Reel 6
Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Otis expressing her disappointment at Mary Otis's
failure to visit and describing her various activities, 12 Oct.
1818Reel 6
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.
1818Reel 6
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]Reel 6
Letter from Nathan Dane (Beverly) to George Cabot about Hartford Convention
records, 23 Oct. 1818Reel 6
Letter from Hodijah Baylies (Dighton) to George Cabot about Hartford Convention
records, 24 Oct. 1818Reel 6
Letter from Harriet Otis (Middleborough) to Mary Otis describing her trip to
Bridgewater, her activities there, and her return trip home, 26 Oct.
1818Reel 6
Letter from Joshua Thomas (Plymouth) to George Cabot about Hartford Convention
records, 26 Oct. 1818Reel 6
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.
1818Reel 6
Accounts of Caleb Jewett with the heirs of William Bingham, 30 Oct.
1818Reel 6
Letter from Joseph Lyman (Northampton) to George Cabot about Hartford Convention
records, 30 Oct. 1818Reel 6
Letter from George Bliss (Springfield) to George Cabot about Hartford Convention
records, 31 Oct. 1818Reel 6
Letter from William Hall (Bellows Falls) to George Cabot about Hartford Convention
records, 31 Oct. 1818Reel 6
Letter from Joniah Treadwell to George Cabot regarding the records of the Hartford
Convention, Nov. 1818Reel 6
Letter from Daniel Lyman (Providence) to George Cabot about Hartford Convention
records, 6 Nov. 1818Reel 6
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]Reel 6
Letter from Samuel Ward (Jamaica, Long Island) to George Cabot about Hartford
Convention records, 8 Nov. 1818Reel 6
Letter from James Hillhouse (New Haven) to George Cabot about Hartford Convention
records, 12 Nov. 1818Reel 6
Letter from Mills Olcott (Hanover) to George Cabot about Hartford Convention
records, 12 Nov. 1818Reel 6
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.]
1818Reel 6
Letter from Stephen Longfellow (Portland, Me.) to George Cabot about Hartford
Convention records, 13 Nov. 1818Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Baltimore) to Sally Foster Otis assuring her of his
health and safety, [16 Nov. 1818]Reel 6
Letter from Calvin Goddard (Norwich) to George Cabot about Hartford Convention
records, 18 Nov. 1818Reel 6
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. 1818Reel 6
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. 1818Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about the social
and political occurrences in Washington, 20 Nov. 1818
[incomplete]Reel 6
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]Reel 6
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. 1818Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about his numerous
social engagements in Washington, 25 Nov. 1818Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis expressing concern
for her headache, 26 Nov. 1818Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing
Elizabeth Monroe and his social engagements in Washington, 26 Nov.
1818Reel 6
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. 1818Reel 6
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.
1818Reel 6
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.]
1818Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis regarding an
unfortunate incident with Sophia H. Otis, 30 Nov. 1818Reel 6
Notes by [Harrison Gray Otis] regarding the case of Mathew Lyon, [Dec.
1818]Reel 6
Notes by Harrison Gray Otis for his speech on the Sedition Act, [Dec.
1818]Reel 6
Letter from Nathan Fellows (Havana) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding his lawsuit
with Rufus Amory, 1 Dec. 1818Reel 6
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. 1818Reel 6
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. 1818Reel 6
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]Reel 6
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. 1818Reel 6
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.
1818Reel 6
Letter from Charles W. Hare (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about the funding
of the road through the Bingham lands in Maine, 11 Dec. 1818Reel 6
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.
1818Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing his
political and social activities, 14 Dec. 1818Reel 6
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.
1818Reel 6
Letter from George Cabot (Boston) to Governor Brooks about depositing the journal
of the Hartford Convention in the state's archives, 17 Dec.
1818Reel 6
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. 1818Reel 6
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.
1818Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis describing his activities in
his home in Washington, 19 Dec. 1818 [incomplete]Reel 6
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]Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Charles W. Hare about Maine lands,
22 Dec. 1818Reel 6
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. 1818Reel 6
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. 1818Reel 6
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. 1818Reel 6
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. 1818Reel 6
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. 1818Reel 6
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. 1818Reel 6
Letter from Joseph Story (Salem) to Harrison Gray Otis reversing his position on
the Alien and Sedition Acts, 27 Dec. 1818Printed in: Morison, Samuel Eliot. The Life and Letters of Harrison Gray Otis, Federalist, 1765-1848. Vol. I. Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1913. 122.
Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about Sophia H.
Otis's future and his shrinking social engagements, 28 Dec.
1818Reel 6
Letter from George Cabot (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the journal of
the Hartford Convention, 29 Dec. 1818Reel 6
Letter from Isaac Parker (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about Massachusetts war
claims, 29 Dec. 1818Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Havre de Grace) to Sophia H. Otis concerning family
matters, 30 Dec. [1818]Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis describing his social
activities and commenting on the course of her studies, 30 Dec.
1818Reel 6
Letter from George Cabot (Boston) to Secretary Bradford regarding the journal of
the Hartford Convention, 31 Dec. 1818 [copy]Reel 6
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis recounting his
activities and contrasting his habits with those of Mr. Ogden, 31 Dec.
18181819-1820
Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis describing various paintings
that he has seen and his activities, [1819]Reel 7
Letter from Israel Thorndike (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about claims against
the Russian government, 1 Jan. 1819Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sophia H. Otis discussing how she should interact
with friends and acquaintances since her unhappy incident, 2 Jan.
1819Reel 7
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. 1819Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis promising her a longer and more
sympathetic letter on the following day, 7 Jan. 1819Reel 7
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.
1819Reel 7
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]Reel 7
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis describing her
activities at home and those of her children, 9 Jan. 1819Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about her good
spirits and about retaining her letters, 10 Jan. 1819Reel 7
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.
1819Reel 7
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis describing her
activities and commenting on their mutual friends, 11 Jan.
1819Reel 7
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.
1819Reel 7
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. 1819Reel 7
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.
1819Reel 7
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis describing her
activities and commenting on their friends and acquaintances, 15 Jan.
1819Reel 7
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.
1819Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis expressing his
longing for her company, 17 Jan. [1819]Reel 7
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis detailing her
activities and commenting on some of their friends and acquaintances, 18 Jan.
1819Reel 7
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]Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis explaining that
his busy schedule prevents him from writing a longer letter, 20 Jan.
1819Reel 7
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.
1819Reel 7
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis describing
circumstances at home and her activities, 21 Jan. 1819Reel 7
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. 1819Reel 7
Letter from James T. Austin (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis introducing William Page
and commenting on his speech about Mathew Lyon, 23 Jan. 1819Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis teasing her about the
social events in Washington, 23 Jan. 1819Reel 7
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.
1819Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing his
social engagements and their various friends and acquaintances, 24 Jan.
1819Reel 7
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]Reel 7
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.
1819Reel 7
Letter from George Cabot to Harrison Gray Otis about the Hartford Convention
journal, with typescript copy, 30 Jan. 1819Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing Judge
Johnson and William Claiborn and commenting on George's education, 1 Feb.
1819Reel 7
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. 1819Reel 7
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. 1819Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing Andrew
Jackson and detailing his social engagements, 5 Feb. 1819Reel 7
Letter from William Foster (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding some property
in Watertown, 7 Feb. 1819Reel 7
Report by James Lloyd and others regarding the claims of Massachusetts against the
United States, 8 Feb. 1819Reel 7
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. 1819Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis expressing
disappointment at not receiving a letter from her, 8 Feb.
1819Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis commenting on her
social activities and his own, 9 Feb. [1819]Reel 7
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.
1819Reel 7
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. 1819Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis detailing his
social engagements, 14 Feb. [1819]Reel 7
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]Reel 7
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]Reel 7
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. 1819Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about his activities and his
bill for the hanging of pirates, 23 Feb. 1819Reel 7
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.
1819Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to John H. Powell regarding the lands in
the Bingham estate, Mar. 1819 [copy]Reel 7
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]Reel 7
Poem from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about his delay in returning
home, 2 Mar. 1819Reel 7
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]Reel 7
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about a raging snow
storm and their son James, 9 Mar. 1819Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New Haven) to Sally Foster Otis about his
correspondence and his prospects for returning home, [11 Mar.
1819]Reel 7
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]Reel 7
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]Reel 7
Letter from Caleb Jewett (Norridgewock) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands,
8 Apr. 1819Reel 7
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. 1819Reel 7
Letter from James Hillhouse (New Haven) to George Cabot about Hartford Convention
records, 12 Apr. 1819Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to John H. Powell regarding a road through
the Bingham estate, 13 Apr. 1819Reel 7
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]Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Caleb Jewett about Maine lands,
20 Apr. 1819 [copy]Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis [Boston] to Harrison Gray regarding Gray's account,
May 1819 [copy]Reel 7
Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Otis explaining that they delayed their outing
until the following day, 13 May 1819Reel 7
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]Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to John H. Powell regarding the legal aspects of the
Bingham estate, 20 May 1819 [incomplete copy]Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis detailing his
activities and commenting on the political situation in Boston, 23 May
[1819]Reel 7
Letter from Benjamin Kimball (Bridgton) to Harrison Gray Otis explaining the delay
in paying Otis the sum owed him, 26 May 1819Reel 7
Letter from Ahira Sampson (Harrison) to Harrison Gray Otis explaining the delay in
paying Otis the sum owed him, 26 May 1819Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis discussing Allyne's
future and his proposed European trip, 28 May [1819]Reel 7
Letter from John H. Powell (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Bingham
estate, 29 May 1819Reel 7
Letter from Samuel Walker (Harrison) to Harrison Gray Otis explaining the delay in
paying Otis the money due him, 1 June 1819Reel 7
Order from Caleb Jewett on Harrison Gray Otis for payment of Jewett's advances for
the heirs of William Bingham, 24 June 1819Reel 7
Receipt from Caleb Jewett to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of the disbursements on
the Kennebec Road, 24 June 1819Reel 7
Accounts of Caleb Jewett with the heirs of William Bingham, 27 June
1819Reel 7
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
1819Reel 7
Receipt from Caleb Jewett to Harrison Gray Otis for payment for the building of a
road through the Kennebec lands, 28 June 1819Reel 7
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]Reel 7
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 1819Reel 7
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 1819Reel 7
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
1819Reel 7
Order from Henry S. Thacher & Haggins to Harrison Gray Otis for payment of $500
on a specified note, 19 July 1819Reel 7
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
1819Reel 7
Letter from John H. Powell to Harrison Gray Otis expressing thanks for Otis's aid,
Aug. 1819Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Nathaniel Fellows regarding the lawsuit
between Fellows and Mr. Amory, 2 Aug. 1819Reel 7
Letter from Harriet Otis (Saratoga Springs) to Mary Smith Gray Otis describing her
activities in Saratoga Springs and expressing her religious beliefs, 5 Aug.
1819Reel 7
Letter from Harriet Otis (Saratoga Springs) to Mary Otis regarding family news and
describing her activities, 6 Aug. 1819Reel 7
Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Smith Gray Otis regarding her return home,
7 Aug. 1819Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis detailing family news and
describing his activities, 9 Aug. 1819Reel 7
Letter from Harriet Otis (Saratoga Springs) to Mary Otis describing in detail her
friends and activities, 12 Aug. 1819Reel 7
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.
1819Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Thomas M. Willing about the Bingham
estate, 20 Aug. 1819 [draft]Reel 7
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. 1819Reel 7
Receipt from Richard Sawtell for Selden & Fletcher for payment of taxes on the
Bingham Kennebec lands, 11 Oct. 1819Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to John H. Powell about the Bingham estate,
14 Oct. [1819] [copy]Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis briefly stating a change in his
plans, 15 Oct. 1819Reel 7
Extract of letter from William Tudor (Boston) to Joseph Hopkinson on slavery,
8 Nov. 1819 [copy]Reel 7
Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] regarding deeds to lands in the William Bingham
Purchase, 9 Nov. 1819Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sophia H. Otis describing his arrival in
Philadelphia and commenting on her social activities, 18 Nov.
1819Reel 7
Will of William Foster, 24 Nov. 1819 [copy], with codicil,
11 Apr. 1820Reel 7
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. 1819Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sophia H. Otis commenting on the
antagonism between their relations in Philadelphia, 30 Nov.
1819Reel 7
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. 1819Reel 7
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]Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis about the death of
his daughter Sally Otis Thorndike, 8 Dec. 1819Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to William Foster about the death of
his daughter Sally Otis Thorndike and her will, 10 Dec. 1819Reel 7
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.
1819Reel 7
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis expressing her grief
and explaining her reasons for remaining in Washington, 13 Dec.
[1819]Reel 7
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.
1819Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis regarding some financial
arrangements, 18 Dec. [1819]Reel 7
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.
1819Reel 7
Letter from William Foster (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about his will,
20 Dec. 1819Reel 7
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. 1819Reel 7
Letter from John Lowell (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis describing his pleasant
visit with [Elizabeth Otis] Lyman and Harrison Gray Otis, Jr., 23 Dec.
1819Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to William Foster about Foster's will,
24 Dec. 1819 [draft]Reel 7
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. 1819Reel 7
Letter from Benjamin Pickman (Salem) to Harrison Gray Otis about their long and
continued friendship, 24 Dec. 1819Reel 7
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis reflecting on Sally's
death and the importance of family solidarity, 26 Dec. 1819Reel 7
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. 1819Reel 7
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.
1819Reel 7
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.
1819Reel 7
Accounts of Harrison Gray Otis in connection with Bingham lands,
[1820]Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to William King about Bingham lands,
[1820] [copy]Reel 7
Letter from Sophia H. Otis (Georgetown) to William Foster Otis about social life in
Washington, 6 Jan. 182-Reel 7
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]Reel 7
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.
1820Reel 7
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis describing her
activities and commenting on various friends and acquaintances, 8 Jan.
1820Reel 7
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis reminiscing about
Sally and describing her friends and activities, 13 Jan.
1820Reel 7
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.
1820Reel 7
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.
1820Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis regarding the
health of Mary [Lyman], 22 Jan. 1820Reel 7
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. 1820Reel 7
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis describing the oratory
skills of William Pickney, 23 Jan. 1820Reel 7
Letter from Isaac Parker (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis on politics, 26
Jan. 1820Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Benjamin Joy concerning his
motivation in writing to William Foster, 27 Jan. 1820
[draft]Reel 7
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]Reel 7
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. 1820Reel 7
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.
1820Reel 7
Questions from Harrison Gray Otis to William Foster, Jr. about the Foster will
episode, with William Foster, Jr.'s replies, [Feb.] 1820Reel 7
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. 1820Reel 7
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.
1820Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sophia H. Otis gossiping about friends and
acquaintances and commenting on the rupture in their family, 6 Feb.
1820Reel 7
Letter from William Foster (Boston) to Elizabeth Otis Lyman regarding the dispute
over his will and the subsequent breech within their family, 7 Feb.
1820Reel 7
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]Reel 7
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]Reel 7
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. 1820Reel 7
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. 1820Reel 7
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. 1820Reel 7
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to her father William Foster expressing
her concern for his health, 14 Feb. 1820Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Benjamin Joy regarding William
Foster's will and his dispute with Col. Apthorp, 17 Feb. 1820
[draft]Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to William Foster, Jr. regarding the
dispute over his father's will, 18 Feb. 1820Reel 7
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.
1820Reel 7
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.
1820Reel 7
Extract of letter from [Harrison Gray Otis] (Washington) to [ ] regarding the
Missouri question, 19 Feb. 1820 [in the hand of Samuel Eliot
Morison]Reel 7
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis gossiping about local
news, 21 Feb. 1820Reel 7
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. 1820Reel 7
Letter from John Lowell (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Otis's speech on
the Missouri question, 22 Feb. 1820Reel 7
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis describing her walk
along Rocky Creek and her activities, 24 Feb. 1820Reel 7
Letter from Benjamin Pickman (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis on politics,
24 Feb. 1820Reel 7
Letter from Israel Thorndike (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about claims against
the Russian government, 24 Feb. 1820Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about the
negotiations with Spain over Florida, 28 Feb. 1820Reel 7
Letter from Benjamin Joy to Harrison Gray Otis about the misunderstanding between
Otis and Charles Apthorp, 29 Feb. 1820Reel 7
Letter from Israel Thorndike (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about claims against
the Russian government, 29 Feb. 1820Reel 7
Letter from L. Foster (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics, 1
Mar. 1820Reel 7
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.
1820Reel 7
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis describing her
reading, her activities, and her friends, 5 Mar. 1820
[incomplete]Reel 7
Letter from Benjamin Joy (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the proposed
reconciliation between the Otis and Apthorp families, 6 Mar.
1820Reel 7
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis describing the weather
and her activities, 8 Mar. 1820Reel 7
Letter from James Prince (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Missouri
Compromise, 10 Mar. 1820Reel 7
Letter from Ezra Starkweather (Worthington) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics,
10 Mar. 1820Reel 7
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis about the weather and
her proposed trip home, 13 Mar. 1820Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to William Foster attempting to
reconcile his disagreements with both Foster and Apthorp, 14 Mar. 1820
[copy]Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to William Foster regarding his misunderstanding
with Charles Apthorp, 14 Mar. 1820 [copy]Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Benjamin Joy regarding his
reconciliation with Col. Apthorp, 15 Mar. 1820 [copy]Reel 7
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Georgetown) to Sophia H. Otis gossiping about her
friends and acquaintances and describing her activities, 17 [Mar.]
1820Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis about his return
home, the society of the "great," and George Lyman, 18 Mar.
1820Reel 7
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.
1820Reel 7
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Philadelphia) to Sophia H. Otis describing her
activities and a riot in the prison, 20 Mar. 1820Reel 7
Letter from Ambrose Spencer (Albany) to Harrison Gray Otis on the Missouri
question, 20 Mar. 1820Reel 7
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. 1820Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis about the duel in
Washington between two captains and his activities, 23 Mar.
1820Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis describing the
funeral of the Duc de Berni, 24 Mar. 1820Reel 7
Letter from Benjamin Joy (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about Otis's letter and his
attempt at reconciliation with Charles Apthorp, 26 Mar. 1820Reel 7
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. 1820Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about her painful
rheumatism and the controversy over Florida, 27 Mar. 1820Reel 7
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]Reel 7
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]Reel 7
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]Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis describing the weather, his
health, and his activities, 2 Apr. 1820Reel 7
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. 1820Reel 7
Letter from [George Logan] (Stenton) to Harrison Gray Otis inviting him to visit
Stenton, 5 Apr. 1820Reel 7
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]Reel 7
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]Reel 7
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.
1820Reel 7
Letter from James T. Austin (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about politics,
7 Apr. 1820Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing his
activities and inquiring about his family and friends, 8 Apr.
1820Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis expressing his anxiousness to
return home and commenting on the business of Congress, 10 Apr.
1820Reel 7
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.
1820Reel 7
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. 1820Reel 7
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. 1820Reel 7
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis describing her
encounter with her father and the rest of her family, 12 Apr.
1820Reel 7
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. 1820Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis regarding her
relationship with her father and future interactions with her family, 14 [Apr.]
1820Reel 7
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. 1820Reel 7
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. 1820Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis advising her how
to interact with her family, 18 Apr. 1820Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis, Jr. regarding
the voyage of his son James, 19 Apr. 1820Reel 7
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]Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to [ ] stating his reasons for
objecting to the testimonial dinner to be given on his behalf, 22 Apr.
1820Reel 7
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. 1820Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about their son James and about
having the house painted, 23 Apr. [1820]Reel 7
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.
1820Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis regarding a bill of lading for
their boxes, 24 Apr. 1820Reel 7
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. 1820Reel 7
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]Reel 7
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. 1820Reel 7
Letter from James Perkins (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis with notes on drawbacks,
29 Apr. 1820Reel 7
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.
1820Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing his
activities in Washington, 2 May [1820]Reel 7
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]Reel 7
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]Reel 7
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis describing her activities
and gossiping about local news, 3 May 1820Reel 7
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]Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis informing her that
he is leaving for Baltimore, 6 May [1820]Reel 7
Letter from William Young (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about the tariff,
6 May 1820Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis regarding his
plans for returning home, 9 May [1820]Reel 7
Letter from Whitwell, Bond & Co. (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the
tariff, 9 May 1820Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to Sally Foster Otis supplying her with
the details of his return home, 10 May [1820]Reel 7
Letter from William Foster (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis declaring that he no
longer wishes to communicate with Otis, 14 May 1820Reel 7
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]Reel 7
Letter from Caleb Jewett (Norridgewock) to Harrison Gray Otis explaining the
financial arrangements for the road through the Bingham lands in Maine, 22 May
1820Reel 7
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]Reel 7
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]Reel 7
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis about Sophia H. Otis's
education and circumstances in New York, 30 June 1820Reel 7
Letter from George Harrison to Harrison Gray Otis describing the circumstances of
his case, 3 July [1820]Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Caleb Jewett about Maine lands,
7 July 1820 [copy]Reel 7
Letter from John Richards (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis instructing Otis in regard
to his property in Kennebec County, Me., 9 July 1820Reel 7
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]Reel 7
Letter from Thomas M. Willing (Philadelphia) to Harrison Gray Otis about Bingham
lands, 16 July 1820Reel 7
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 1820Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Winslow, Me.) to Sally Foster Otis describing his
activities in and his journey through Maine, 26 July 1820Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Norridgewock) to Sally Foster Otis describing his
activities in Maine, 27 July [1820]Reel 7
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
1820Reel 7
Lease from Amos Fletcher of a lot in Bingham lands, 29 July
1820Reel 7
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. 1820Reel 7
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. 1820Reel 7
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]Reel 7
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.
1821Reel 7
Letter from John T. Kirkland (Cambridge) to Harrison Gray Otis offering Otis's
nephew a tutorship position at Harvard College, 15 Aug. 1820Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Thomas M. Willing regarding his lands in Maine,
23 Aug. 1820 [copy]Reel 7
Promise by Samuel Spear of payment to Uriah Cotting, 31 Aug.
1820Reel 7
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. 1820Reel 7
Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Otis detailing her activities and gossiping about
her friends and acquaintances, 3 Sep. 1820Reel 7
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. 1820Reel 7
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. 1820Reel 7
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. 1820Reel 7
Letter from William Chute (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding his debt to
Otis for land in Maine, 8 Sep. 1820Reel 7
Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Otis detailing the local news and requesting that
Mary Otis return home, 11 Sep. 1820Reel 7
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.
1820Reel 7
Memorandum by [Harrison Gray Otis] regarding the account of Samuel Spear,
[26 Sep. 1820]Reel 7
Letter from Elizabeth Yates (Charleston, S.C.) to Harrison Gray Otis about slavery,
30 Sep. 1820Reel 7
Letter from Grinfill Blake (Otisfield) to Harrison Gray Otis inquiring about two
parcels of Otis's land in Maine, 17 Oct. 1820Reel 7
Letter from Caleb Jewett (Norridgewock) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the
arrangement of a settlement for his services, 24 Oct. 1820Reel 7
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. 1820Signed by William Dodd.
Reel 7
Letter from Caleb Jewett (Norridgewock) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding Otis's
lands in Maine, 28 Oct. 1820Reel 7
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]Reel 7
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]Reel 7
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]Reel 7
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]Reel 7
Letter from [Harrison Gray Otis] to William Sullivan about the political situation
and their continued friendship, 15 Nov. 1820 [typescript]Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Philadelphia) to Sally Foster Otis describing his
activities in Philadelphia, 24 Nov. [1820]Reel 7
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]Reel 7
Letter from [Harrison Gray Otis] (Washington) to William Sullivan commenting on
municipal problems, city government, and the Missouri question, 2 Dec.
1820 [typescript]Reel 7
Fragments of a diary of Harrison Gray Otis, 3 Dec.
[1820]Reel 7
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. 1820Reel 7
Letter from Sophia Gray to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the division of the estate
of her Aunt Hughes, 7 Dec. [1820]Reel 7
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]Reel 7
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]Reel 7
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]Reel 7
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. 1820Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about their son James and about
his attack of gout, 20 Dec. [1820]Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis inquiring about
family news and describing his activities, 22 Dec. 1820Reel 7
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing his
activities and praising the writing ability of his daughter, 25 Dec.
1820Reel 7
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. 1820Reel 7
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. 18201821-1826
Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about Eliza's
journal and the Plymouth glorification, 1 Jan. 1821Reel 8
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. 1821Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis regarding his
correspondence and activities, 4 Jan. 1821Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis regarding Eliza's
relationship with Mr. Baring, 5 Jan. [1821]Reel 8
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. 1821Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis describing
William's visit and inquiring about the affairs of his family, 9 Jan.
1821Reel 8
Letter from Isaac Parker (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the Massachusetts
Constitutional Convention of 1820, with transcript, 10 Jan.
1821Reel 8
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. 1821Reel 8
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. 1821Reel 8
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. 1821Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis regarding the
debates on the subject of Mathew Lyon, 19 Jan. 1821Reel 8
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. 1821Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis about William's departure and
her coming to Philadelphia, 21 Jan. [1821]Reel 8
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. 1821Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Sally Foster Otis regarding the Thorndike affair,
29 Jan. 1821Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about his desire
to return home again and the Thorndike affair, 31 Jan. 1821Reel 8
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]Reel 8
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]Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sophia H. Otis regarding her return
to society following her broken engagement with Thorndike, 3 Feb.
1821Reel 8
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. 1821Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about local news
and members of their family, 8 Feb. 1821Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about his
correspondence and letters from his children, 9 Feb. 1821Reel 8
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]Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis describing his
health, his activities, and the political situation in England, 12 Feb.
1821Reel 8
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. 1821Reel 8
Resolution by Dudley Pickman regarding Massachusetts claims for militia expenses
incurred in the War of 1812, 14 Feb. 1821Reel 8
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. 1821Reel 8
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. 1821Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about family
matters, 20 Feb. 1821Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about their son
James and his departure from Washington, 22 Feb. 1821Reel 8
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.
1820Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis about family news,
his activities, and his return home, 25 Feb. 1821Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray, Jr. (London) to Harrison Gray Otis about his health and
Maria and Sophia Gray, 28 Feb. [1821]Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis regarding his
departure from Washington and the cessation of her letters, 3 Mar.
1821Reel 8
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]Reel 8
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. 1821Reel 8
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]Reel 8
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]Reel 8
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. 1821Reel 8
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]Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sally Foster Otis about her return and
his affairs at home, 22 Apr. 1821Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (New York) to Sally Foster Otis about his gout and
the activities of his children, 24 Apr. [1821]Reel 8
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. 1821Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis about family news and his
activities, 30 Apr. 1821Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis describing his social
engagements and commenting on members of their family, 7 May
1821Reel 8
Letter from Caleb Jewett (Norridgewock) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the taxes,
deeds, and settlements on Otis's property in Maine, 9 May
1821Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis describing his activities
at home and gossiping about local news, 12 May 1821Reel 8
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis gossiping about local news
and discussing the activities of her children, 18 May 1821Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray, Jr. about Gray's health
and his financial affairs, 21 May 1821Reel 8
Power of attorney from John Richards to Harrison Gray Otis, 21 May
1821Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to Sophia H. Otis gossiping about local
news and describing a performance of King Lear, 25
May 1821Reel 8
Letter from Caleb Jewett (Norridgewock) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the payment
of taxes on Otis's property in Maine, 27 May 1821Reel 8
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Oakley) to Sophia H. Otis describing the spring
foliage and her activities, 3 June 1821Reel 8
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
1821Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Oakley) to Sophia H. Otis about Eliza's journey
through Europe and his stay at Oakley, 17 June [1821]Reel 8
Letter from William King (Bath, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis about Maine lands,
27 June 1821Reel 8
Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Smith Gray Otis describing her activities and
discussing the actions of her friends, July 1821Reel 8
Letter from Harriet Otis to Mary Otis describing her activities and commenting on
the death of Elizabeth Eustis, 10 July 1821Reel 8
Letter from Sally Foster Otis (Oakley) to Sophia H. Otis describing her activities
and commenting on their friends and acquaintances, 17 July
1821Reel 8
Letter from G. Crawford Antrobus (London) to Harrison Gray Otis introducing Mr.
Halkett, 18 July 1821Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Oakley) to Sophia H. Otis regretting their frequent
separations and describing the delights of home, 20 July
1821Reel 8
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]Reel 8
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
1821Reel 8
Letter from John T. Apthorp (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about William Foster's
estate, 30 July 1821Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to [John T. Apthorp] about William Foster's will,
[Aug. 1821] [draft]Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Wiscasset) to Sally Foster Otis describing the
difficulty of his journey through Maine, 4 Aug. [1821]Reel 8
Letter from John T. Apthorp (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about William Foster's
estate, 4 Aug. 1821Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Boston) to John T. Apthorp about William Foster's
will, 6 Aug. 1821 [draft]Reel 8
Letter from John T. Apthorp (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about William Foster's
estate, 7 Aug. 1821Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Portland, Me.) to Sally Foster Otis about his trip
through Maine, 10 Aug. [1821]Reel 8
Receipt from Peter Howard to Harrison Gray Otis for payment, 31 Aug.
1821Reel 8
Letter from Hyde de Neufville (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis, 19 Sep.
1821Reel 8
Letter from John Gale (Fort Atkinson) to Harrison Gray Otis requesting him to
transmit $500 to his brother Charles Gale, 20 Sep. 1821Reel 8
Accounts of Harrison Gray Otis and John Richards with Caleb Jewett, 6
Oct. 1821Reel 8
Letter from William King (Bath, Me.) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the Bingham
lands in Maine, 21 Oct. 1821Reel 8
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. 1821Reel 8
Letter from John H. Henshaw (Washington) to Harrison Gray Otis about lodgings,
3 Nov. 1821Reel 8
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. 1821Reel 8
Letter from R. Burgess (Georgetown) to Harrison Gray Otis about lodgings,
9 Nov. 1821Reel 8
Letter from George Alexander Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis on Botta's
misrepresentation of James Otis, 3 Dec. 1821Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to William Sullivan about the new
Boston charter, 17 Dec. 1821 [copy]Reel 8
Letter from John Brooks (Medford) to Harrison Gray Otis about Massachusetts claims
for militia expenses in the War of 1812, 22 Dec. 1821Reel 8
Letter from Gerry Fairbanks (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis about the charter
movement in Boston, 26 Dec. 1821Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Harrison Gray, Jr. regarding the death of Miss
Hughes and the lack of a written will, [1822] [copy]Reel 8
Letter from Ann F. Humphreys to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the Bucella wine which
she sent him as a token of her appreciation, 1822Reel 8
Speech by Harrison Gray Otis before the Federalist caucus, Boston,
1822Reel 8
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]Reel 8
Letter from William Sullivan (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the proposed
city charter, 6 Jan. 1822Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to William Sullivan regarding the
proposed Boston charter, 8 Jan. 1822 [typescript]Reel 8
Letter from William Sullivan (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the proposed
city charter, 13 Jan. 1822Reel 8
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.
1822Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to William Sullivan regarding the
proposed Boston charter, 19 Jan. 1822 [typescript]Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Sally Foster Otis commenting on his
activities and the affairs of his family, 23 Jan. [1822]Reel 8
Letter from Harrison Gray Otis (Washington) to Governor Brooks about Massachusetts
militia claims for service in the War of 1812, 14 Feb. 1822
[copy]Reel 8
Letter from George Alexander Otis (Boston) to Harrison Gray Otis regarding the
character of James Otis as delineated by John Adams, 1 Mar.
1822Reel 8
Letter from Grinfill Blake (Harrison) to Harrison Gray Otis enclosing the principle
and interest of his note due to Otis, 16 Mar. 1822Reel 8
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]Reel 8