Jared Sparks

Jared Sparks
Jared Sparks (1789–1866) was an American historian, educator, and Unitarian minister, best known for his work as a biographer and editor of historical documents. He is particularly noted for his comprehensive collection of writings by notable American figures, including his edition of "The Writings of George Washington" and his biography "The Life of Gouverneur Morris." Sparks was also the president of Harvard University from 1849 to 1853. His dedication to preserving and organizing American historical records made him a prominent figure in early American historiography.

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The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. VIII

The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. VIII

by: Jared Sparks
Philadelphia, December 13th, 1781. Dear Sir, My last letter of the 28th of November, sent by the Marquis de Lafayette, must for the most part have been unintelligible to you, owing to an unfortunate mistake of Mr Thompson, who delivered me a cypher sent by Mr Palfrey, which you never received, instead of that sent by Major Franks. The duplicate enclosed is in the last, so that you will no longer be at... more...
The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. I

The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. I

by: Jared Sparks
Resolution of Congress of March 27th, 1818. Resolution directing the Publication and Distribution of the Journal and Proceedings of the Convention, which formed the present Constitution of the United States. Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, that the Journal of the Convention, which formed the present Constitution of the United... more...
The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. XI

The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. XI

by: Jared Sparks
Philadelphia, September 10th, 1781. Sir, The undersigned, Minister Plenipotentiary of France, has the honor of communicating to Congress the commission of M. Holker, as Consul General of France, in the States of Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, and Delaware. He requests Congress to pass an act, or four different acts, in order to procure for this Consul the exequatur in each of the States, to which... more...
The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX

The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX

by: Jared Sparks
CHARGÉ D'AFFAIRES FROM THE UNITED STATES TOTHE COURT OF SPAIN. William Carmichael was a native of Maryland. At the beginning of the revolution he was in Europe. From London he went over to Paris in the spring of the year 1776, and was there when Silas Deane arrived as a commercial and political agent from the United States. He lived with Mr Deane for some time in Paris, and aided him in his... more...