Collections : [University of Michigan William L. Clements Library]

Receipt of botanical specimens received.

Bill of sale for two slaves, Will and Molley, from Wilson to Bull, a planter.

Account of non-importation riots. Hopes that further violence can be prevented. Foresees future confusion. England has brought this trouble on themselves.

The contents of this collection mainly deal with legal, financial, and administrative matters throughout the colony of New Spain. Additional letters deal with the Real y Supremo Consejo de Indias, and religious patterns of Indigenous people in New Spain.

Business in New York.

Decries loss of Federalist strength and ideals, but remains confident of a resurgence in Massachusetts. Emphasizes the need to have faith in Divine Providence. "One important Pillar of the constitution is hewn down, & which will be the next to fall, is uncertain. That they are devoted to destruction in the issue of the measures adopted & adopting by the ministerialists is beyond a doubt." Mentions expected results of Massachusetts elections and how its districts are arranged. Locals are pleased with the "Constitutionalists in Congress."

Ready for service if the country goes to war; "I feel very anxious for the arrival of the Revenge, in order for the Government to ascertain wither Peace or War is to be the fate of our Country…in the event of the latter I trust they [his services] would be found usefull to our Country & honourable to myself." Discussing issues concerning pay.

Sending printed circular of Prices Current, noting impact of the arrival of “a great number of freighting vessels." Information about markets of sugar, flour, coffee, provisions, Russian sheeting, and more. With “Comparative Table of Exports” of sugar and coffee to various countries and regions.