Ship certificates, 1791

This folder contains two handwritten certificates authorizing Croswell's voyage from Boston to London.

Letter from Charles Stewart to his brother-in-law, William Tudor,

This letter was written aboard the U.S.S. Franklin. Stewart writes in detail about William’s brother Henry James (Harry) Tudor, and concerns about his character, particularly his "natural indolence and indifference." He notes that like his wife, Delia, Harry spends money irresponsibly. Stewart also writes he tried to interest Harry in the pursership of the Franklin, and had hoped he would be appointed to the Consulate of Tripoli or Tunis.

Letters from William Tudor to his sister, Delia Tudor Stewart,

Three letters written during Tudor’s various travels in England and the United States. In one letter, he writes of the precautions Delia should take in their correspondence in light of increasing tension between the United States and England. One letter is in French.

Letters from Delia Tudor Stewart to her brother, William Tudor,

Three letters written while Delia was traveling with her husband in South America aboard the U.S.S Franklin. In one letter, she writes about people she has met, including Condy Raguet, the United States consul at Rio de Janeiro.

Letter from A. Dickason to Delia Tudor Stewart,

Letter from an A. Dickason in London addressing Delia’s health and spirits. Also included are notes to Delia and her sister Emma from both "A.D." and "M.D."

Letter from John H. Ladd to Delia Tudor Stewart,

Letter to Delia in the care of her brother, William Tudor, in Rio de Janeiro.

Letter from Delia Jarvis Tudor to her daughter, Delia Tudor Stewart,

One letter regarding finances and news of friends, and asking her daughter when she plans to visit. One undated letter offering marital advice to Delia and discussing news regarding mutual acquaintances in South America, as well as the plans of her brother, Harry.

Letter from Charles Samuel Stewart to William Tudor,

One letter requesting a visit to the Peruvian senate.

Letters from Z.W. Nixon to William Tudor,

Four letters regarding the legal and financial aspects involving the Chanca silver mine and its stakeholders, Tudor, McCall, Maling, and Prevost, and a copy of a letter from Nixon to Prevost. Nixon additionally comments on domestic news, including the renaming of the U.S.S. Susquehanna as the U.S.S. Brandywine by John Quincy Adams in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette. The ship conveyed Lafayette back to France after his tour of the United States. Nixon also mentions Charles Stewart and his court martial.