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1798 Sep. 20 General CLARKE.
Ira ALIAN, Temple Prison, Paris, [France]. To
Recites grievances: 1. cannot learn the reason of . his detention; 2. is unable to attend to his business in Vermont; 3. is not allowed to see his friends or family; is well komm by a number of the officers of the govern- ment and the Directory; "Various are the vicissitudes of this life but a firm mind can boar persecution for a time when persuaded it arises from some intrigue of his adversaries on the other side of the waters". Photostat. 2 pp. 25 cm x 19 cm. [617]
1798 Sep. 20
Ira ALLEN, Temple Prison, Paris, [France]. To THE MINISTER of POLICE.
Hopes for his freedom or to be informed of the cause of his four month's detention in France; "my imprisonment is the greatest misfortune of my life and will ruin my futuro prospects if long detained". Photostat. 1 p. 21 cm x 17 cm. [618]
1798 Sep. 24
THE BUREAU CENTRAL, Paris, [France]. To Ira ALLEN. Summons to appear before the commissioners. Photostat. 1 23 cm x 17 cm.
French text. [619]
1798 Sep. 28
Isaac MOSELEY, Dover, [England], "City of London Inn". To Major General Ira ALLEN,
Moseley left for Portsmouth, [England] with gun- smiths and other workmen to clean, repair, and pack arms for shipping; 5,251 muskets with all the cannon, carriages, etc. were shipped to New York; the remainder to be sent soon; important that he sail for Arcrica soon "or send some friend immediately or write copiously"; fears captors may condemn property unless requisite proofs arrive.
A.L.S. 2 pp. 23 cm x 19 cm. Vermont Historical Society A 1 535 1 m.
Photostat at Wilbur Library, Burlington. [620]
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1798 Sep.
BIRD, SAVAGE & BIRD, London, England. Statement of tools and guns packed for shipment ; balance due £8 14s. 4d.
Photostat. 2 pp. 23 cm x 19 cm. [621]
1798 Mrs. Cleda AGER, Gravelines, [France]. To Ira Oct. 2 ALLEN, [Hotel Boston, Paris, France ].
Asks directions for forwarding letters. Photostat. 2 pp. 22 cm x 19 cm.
[Mrs. Ager addressed him at the Hotel Boston, not knowing he was in prison. See Ira Allen, Founder of Vermont, James B. Wilbur, New York and Boston, 1928 . [622]
1798 Ira ALLEN, Temple Prison, Paris, [Franco]. To THE Oct. 2 DIRECTORY, [Paris, France].
Recites his grievances: 1. the arms which he had purchased in France were taken by an English ship of war; 2. was held in England for eighteen months; 3. ordered to procuro further proofs from Paris; 4. arrived in Grave- lines, [France] and repeatedly asked for a passport which was denied him; 5. asks that his liberty be restored. Photostat. 3 pp. 30 cm x 19 cm. [623]
1798 Oct. 9 Thomas PAINE.
Ira ALLEN, Temple Prison, Paris, [France]. To
Gives an account of his life in Vermont; relates the efforts of the Allens in establishing the Republic; "as you have experienced the misfortune of a prison in bad health, you know how to feel for another in similar circumstances. I therefore request you to make me a visit". Photostat. 3 pp. 23 cm x 18 cm. [624]
1798 Oct. 12
Ira ALLEN, Temple Prison, Paris, [France]. To Fulwar SKIPTITH.
Requests a skilled physician "as he is ill with a pain in his back and kidneys"; recounts his treatment in England and France and asks assistance; "Should you not be able to effect my liberation see if you can get the gentleman that was interpreter when my papers word opened at the Minister of Folice to come and see me, perhaps through that channel something may be done". Photostat. 7 pp. 21 cm x 17 cm. [625]
1798 Mrs. Cleda AGER, Gravelines, [France]. To Ira ALLEN, [Temple Prison], Paris, [France].
Oct. 12
Has had no reply to her letters; hopes he is enjoy+ ing good health, Photostat. 2 pp. 22 cm x 19 cm. [626]
1798 Ira ALLEN, Temple Prison, Paris, [France]. To
Oct. 13 Fulwar SKIPVITH.
Allen finds the prison an expensive place and needs 15 louis; is the owner of 7 sawmills, 3 cornmills, iron foundries, and about 300,000 acres of land in Vermont;
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is exposed to great losses through land suits "as there is no person in Vermont who understands these matters"; asks to be released.
Photostat. 2 pp. 21 cm x 17 cm. [627]
1798 Oct. 16
Ira ALLEN, Temple Prison, Paris, [France]. To THE DIRECTORY.
Releates the story of his six months' detention in France; has contended fourteen years for a ship canal from Lake Champlain to the St. Lawrence River; will re- main near Paris and "attend to the restoration of my health and the study of the French language till events might permit me to leave". Photostat. 2 pp. 32 cm x 21 cm. [628]
1798 THE DIRECTORY. To Ira ALLEN, [Temple Prison, Paris,
Oct. 19 France].
Receipt for a letter. Photostat. 1 p. 18 cm x 12 cm. [629]
1798 Ira ALLEN, Temple Prison, Paris, [France]. To
Oct. 22 THE MINISTER of POLICE.
Asks if his letters to others are being forwarded. Photostat. 1 p. 18 cm x 14 cm. [630]
1798 Ira ALLEN, Temple Prison, Paris, [France]. To Jerusha ALLEN, Colchester.
Oct. 25
Allen finds it unpleasant to write from prison but is consoled that "it is occasioned by the acts of my countrymen and not mine"; gives directions for business affairs at home; taxes are to be paid on every foot of the towns of Alburg, Irasburg, Swanton, Highgate and one gore north of Highgate; encloses a copy of his Jetter to Bird, Savage and Bird regarding the purchase of the arms so that she will understand the transaction. Photostat. 6 pp. 24 cm x 19 cm. Enclosure missing. [63]]
1798
Oct. 25
Ira ALLEN, Temple Prison, Paris, [France]. To NAYLOR, London, [England ].
Concerns the suit of William P. Graham, [brother. of John Graham ]; Allen's detention has deranged all his business; the suit of William P. Graham is unjust; [John] Finch owed Allen a large sum of money before he went into business in Boston, [Massachusetts] which he was to pay as soon as possible to Mrs. Allen; Allen does not question whether Finch got the money from his own store or Mr. Graham but insists that Naylor continuo the case; "It is not only paying six hundred pounds un- justly but it is paying to a junto that I detest the name of".
Photostat. 2 pp. 23 cm x 18 cm. [632]
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1798 Ira ALLEN, Temple Prison, Paris, [France]. To THE Oct. 25 LORDS of APPEAL, London, [England]. Gives history of his treatment; asks for a considera tion of his case. Photostat. 2 pp. 31 cm x 21 cm. [633]
Oct. 25
1798 Ira ALLEN, Temple Prison, Paris, [France]. To Thomas ERSKINE, Dr. NICHOLL, and Robert SLADE .. · Sends them his memorial which he had previously sent to the Lords of Appeal; informs them where to obtain further proofs in America if this fails. . Photostat. 6 pp. 22 cm x 17 cm. Enclosure missing. [634]
1798 Ira ALLEN, Temple Prison, Paris, [France]. To
Oct. 25 THE MINISTER of POLICE.
Requosts they inspect enclosed "packet" and givo permission that it may be forwarded to London, [England] under the direction of Citizen Skipwith. Photostat. 1 p. 24 cm x 18 cm. Enclosure missing. [635]
1798
Ira ALLEN, Temple Prison, Paris, [France]. To
Oct. 25 Fulwar SKIPWITH.
Transmits a "packet" for London, [England] which he requests Messrs. Bird and Savage, to whom he had consigned the cargo of the Olive Branch, to give bail and remit £300 to Skipwith.
Photostat. 4 pp. 24 cm x 19 cm. French translation. [636]
1798 Oct. 30
Ira ALLEN, Temple Prison, Paris, [France]. To THE DIRECTORY, [France].
"It is unpleasant for any man to be necessitated to give details of the history of his life in justi- fication of his conduct. But when life, liberty and proporty, the three governing principles of human naturo are exposed, self preservation the first law of nature, attachment to a rising family and the means of 'supporting them are considerations that will apologize for exertions"; has been detained in France more than five months and is unable to learn the cause. Photostat. 6 pp. 24 cm x 18 cm. [637]
1798 Ira ALLEN, Temple Prison, Paris, [France]. To
Oct. 30 Fulwar SKIPWITH.
Requests him to make inquiries in case his letter of October 25 has not been received. Photostat. 2 pp. 24 cm x 18 cm. [638]
1798 Oct. 30
Ira ALLEN, Temple Prison, Paris, [France]. To Citizens DIRECTORS, [France ].
Has been in prison two months and asks that his case be given attention; Allen is a stranger and does not understand a word of French; asks them the motives of his detention.
Photostat. 3 pp. 23 cm x 19 cm. [639]
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1798 Nov. 2 Mrs. [Cleda] AGER, Gravelines, [France]. To Ira ALLEN, [Temple Prison, Paris, France 1.
Forwards another letter from Dr. Moseley; has 12 louis for him from Turlotte, which was left from the 50 louis Allen gave him for expenses incurred in obtaining his passport. Photostat. 3 pp. 23 cm x 19 cm. [640]
1798
Ira ALLEN, Temple Prison, Paris, [France]. To
Nov. 5 Citizen SILLENAY.
Transmits statements referring to his History of Vermont and Particulars of the Olive Branch for information of the Directory. Photostat. 1 p. 24 cm x 19 cm. [64]]
1798 Nov. 10
Nathaniel CHIPMAN, Rutland. To Roger ENOS.
Has received a letter from Mr. [Timothy] Pickering which contained an account of General Ira Allen's arms which were sent to New York; Allen is being guarded by a soldier to whom he is obliged to pay 30 sous a day. Photostat. 2 pp. 32 cm x 20 cm. [642]
1798 Ira ALLEN, Temple Prison, Paris, [France]. To
Nov. 11 THE MINISTER of POLICE.
Asks that he be allowed a guard to take him about the city. Photostat. 3 pp. 24 cm x 19 cm.
French translation. [643]
1798
Ira ALLEN, Temple Prison, Paris, [France]. To
Nov. 15 THE DIRECTORY.
Asks that attention be given his case; his cargo of arms have been shipped to New York and his presence is needed there; has only ninety days after they arrive io pay for them; surprised that his private letters to both England and America should be detained in the office of the Minister of Police.
Photostat. 3 pp. 30 cm x 24 cm. [644]
1798
Nov. 16
Ira ALLEN, Temple Prison, Paris, [France]. To TALLEYRAND.
Encloses copy of his letter of the 15th to tho Directory for his liberation; wishes to know why he is detained; "My detention cannot add to the glory of the French nation".
Photostat. 1 p. 23 cm x 19 cm. [645]
Enclosure missing.
1798
Nov. 17
A FRENCHMAN (unidentified). . To Ira ALLEN, Temple Prison, Paris, [France].
Returns two books loaned him; advises Ira Allen to send a copy of the enclosed petition to each member of the Directory and to the Minister of Police. Photostat. 1 p. 24 cm x 19 cm. Enclosure missing. [646]
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1798
Nov. 22
Ira ALLEN, Temple Prison, Paris, [France]. To THE DIRECTORY.
Gives information which regards the Allen family; tells of their activities in behalf of the state of Vermont. Photostat. 2 pp. 31 cm x 21 cm. [647]
1798
[ Ira ALLEN], Temple Prison, Paris, [France]. To TALLEYRAND.
Nov. 22
Encloses a copy of his letter to the Directory; "any assistance you may give will be greatly acknowledged". Photostat. 1 p. 23 cm x 19 cm. Enclosure missing.
[Signature cut out in 1863 by Henry Stevens, famous bibliographer and antiquarian. Given to Miss Abby Hemen- way ... Note by J. B. Wilbur. } [648]
1798 Ira ALLON, Temple Prison, Paris, [France]. To Fulwar SKIPWITH.
Nov. 22
Refers to Samuel Broome then in Paris who is well acquainted with him and his family; asks Skipwith to see Broome for information to comunicate to the Directory. Photostat. 2 pp. 23 cm x 20 cm. [649]
1798 Nov. 28
Ira ALLEN, Temple Prison, Paris, [France]. To Fulwar SKIFWITH.
Encloses a copy of his letter to the Directory; is convinced that his detention is caused by a combination against him in England and the United States; "I sce nothing but that I must remain in prison till the Chris- tian resurrection when it is said that all truth shall be brought to light"; Temple Prison swarms with spies who receive money from the belligerent powers. Photostat. 3 pp. 23 cm x 19 cm. Enclosure missing. [650]
1798 Nov. 29
THE DIRECTORY, Paris, [France ]. Receipt for a "pacquiet" from General [Ira] Allen. Photostat. 1 p. 18 cm x 12 cm. [651]
1798 Nov.
Ira ALLEN, Temple Prison, Paris, [France]. To Robert BIRD & CO., [partners of the London banking firm], New York.
Concerns the purchase of the arms and the capture of the Olive Branch; encloses a package of letters which he asks them to send by some trustworthy person to Mrs. Allen. Photostat. 3 pp. 31 cm x 21 cm. Enclosure missing. [652]
1798 Ira ALLEN, Temple Prison, Paris, [France]. To
Dec. 5 THE DIRECTORY.
Protost his soven months detention in France. Photostat, 3 pp. 24 cm x 19 cm. [653]
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1798 Dec. 5
Ira ALLEN, Temple Prison, Paris, [France]. To [?] The Minister of Police will grant a permit for him to visit the prison.
Photostat. 1 p. 23 cm x 19 cm. [654]
1798
Dec. 7
Ira ALLEN, Temple Prison, Paris, [France]. To THE MINISTER of POLICE.
Recounts facts of the purchase of the arms and asks attention to his case; the memorial to the Lords of Appeal in Great Britain has been detained in the office of your predecessor; these delays may cause the condomnation of my property in England and the cost and damage for two years' detention.
Photostat. 7 pp. 23 cm x 19 ca. [655]
1798
Ira ALLEN, Temple Prison, Paris, [France]. To
Dec. 7 L. TRUTOR.
Note for 560 livres; payable in 10 days or before he leaves Paris. Photostat. 1 p. 25 cm x 19 cm. [656]
1798 Ira ALLEN, Temple Prison, Paris, [France]. To
Dec. 7 Citizen ROMEY.
Note for 232 livres and 18 sous; payable in 10 days or before he leaves Paris. Photostat. 1 p. 25 cm x 19 cm. [657]
1798
Dec. 10
Isaac MOSELEY, London, [England]. To Ira ALLEN, [Temple Prison, Paris, France].
Concerns his legal affairs; informs him that 5,251 of his muskets shipped in August have arrived in New York; urges him to procure the evidence required or his cause will suffer; requests his presence in London; com- plains that he has had no news of him sinco August. Photostat. 2 pp. 23 cm x 19 cm. [658]
Dec. 20
1798 D[aniel] BUCK, Windsor. To Jerusha ALLEN. Regards the Supreme Court case on the mortgage of lands in Burlington.
Photostat. 1 p. 32 cm x 20 cm. [659]
1798 Ira ALLEN, Hotel Boston, Paris, [Franco]. To
Dec. 25 Citizen LEVELPAS.
Requests a reply to his note of December 22. Photostat. 1 p. 24 cm x 18 cm. [660]
1798 Dec. 27
Joseph FENWICK, [United States Consul ], Bordeaux, [France]. To Ira ALLEN, Hotel Boston, Paris, [France]. Assures him the "packet" for Bird and Company of Now York will be forwarded at the first opportunity but there is no American vossel in port at present. Photostat. 1 p. 22 cm x 19 cm. [661]
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1798 Dec. 30
Ira ALLEN, Pelagee Prison, Paris, [France]. To THE MINISTER of POLICE,
Recounts his misfortunes and recent arrest; the answer to his questions were written in a language Allen did not understand; asks that attention be given to his case. Photostat. 4 pp. 24 cm x 19 cm. [662]
1798
Citizen BONNOMET, Paris, [France]. To Ira ALLEN. Sends bill for his services. Photostat. 1 p. 20 cm x 16 cm. French text. [663]
1799 Ira ALLEN, Pelagee Prison, Paris, [France]. To Jan. 10 Joel BARLOW, [Statesman and Consul to Algiers ].
Asks him to have printed in French and English 500 copies of his previous letters to the Directory and the Minister of Police; "You will recollect that about the middle of December I spoke to you on the subject of [your] being President of the University of Vermont".
Photostat. 2 pp. 25 cm x 19 cm. [664]
1799 Ira ALLEN, Pelagee Prison, Paris, [France]. To
Jan. 10 [Joel ] BARLOW.
Urges his help in the publication of letters to the Directory which Barlow warned him might cause his death; "in existing circumstances I have nothing to fear. Death is only lasting sleep, the lot of human nature and why shall we fear it at middle age I have a soul too big for a filthy solitary prison". Photostat. 4 pp. 24 cm x 19 cm. [665]
1799 Ira ALLEN, Felagee Prison, Paris, [France]. To
Jan. 14 THE MINISTER of POLICE.
Recounts his misfortunes and asks redress; finds it impossible to know what measure to take to obtain his liberty.
Photostat. 2 pp. 24 cm x 19 cm. [666]
1799 Jan. 14
Ira ALLEN, Pelagee Prison, Paris, [France]. To [?] Encloses a copy of a letter to the Minister of Police and asks that it be forwarded; if his former statements did not have influence his fate is settled; to live in the prison without money is impossible. Photostat. 1 p. 24 cm x 19 cm. Enclosure missing. [667]
1799 Ira ALLEN, Pelagee Prison, Paris, [France]. To Jan. 15 THE MINISTER of FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
Begs for action; encloses a copy of his letter to the Minister of Police; his watch is at a pawnbrokers; asks them to inform the Directory of his situation. Photostat. 2 pp. 25 cm x 20 cm. Enclosure missing. [668]
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1799 Jan. 15
James SULLIVAN, Boston, [Massachusetts]. To General HULL.
Gives his opinion on the case of [Moses] Catlin and his wife, [niece of Ira Allen], against Ira Allen concerning a land suit pending since 1795. Photostat. 1 p. 32 cm x 19 cm. [669]
1799 Ira ALLEN, Pelagee Prison, Paris, [France]. To
Jan. 19 Citizen VOLNEY.
Has written to the Directory for the last time; feels he has lost faith in a free government. Photostat. 2 pp. 24 cm x 19 cm. [670]
1799 Ira ALLEN, Pelagee Prison, [Paris, France]. To THE MINISTER of FOREIGN AFFAIRS.
Jan. 19
Memorandum on the importance of building the Suez Canal; describes plan of construction and sets forth the advantages to the nation that builds it. Photostat. 4 pp. 31 cm x 19 cm. [671]
1799 Ira ALLEN, Pelagce Prison, Paris, [France]. To
Jan. 22 Fulwar SKIPWITH.
Unable to obtain moncy for prison expenses; cight months have clapsod since his detention in France; is in a prison much worse than the Temple. Photostat. 2 pp. 24 cm x 19 cm. [672]
1799 Ira ALLEN, [Pelageo Prison, Paris, Franco]. To THE MINISTER of POLICE.
Jan. 22
Requests that Fulwar Skipwith may have access to his papers to obtain charters of land and certificates to enable him to pay taxes on his Vermont lands. Photostat. 1 p. 24 cm x 19 cm. [673]
1799 Ira ALLEN, Pelagec Prison, Paris, [France]. To
Jan. 22 Fulwar SKIPWITH.
Asks for Morse's Geography of the United States, Belknap's History of New Hampshire, and William's History of Vermont; has asked the Minister of Police to deliver to Fulwar Skipwith certain documents of property in Vermont. Photostat. 2 pp. 24 cm x 19 cm. [674]
1799
Jan. 24
Ira ALLEN, Pelagoe Prison, Paris, [France]. To Joel BARLOW.
Asks him to see Fulwar Skipwith; "I do not value the loss of property so much as the loss of my liberty and to be beat by such infernal combination extending from England to America".
Photostat. 4 pp. 24 cm x 19 cm. [675]
1799 Jan. 25
Ira ALLEN, Pelagee Prison, Paris, France. To Fulwar SKIPWITH.
Doctor Moseley's letter will provo that the French government has been deceived regarding him; relatos his misfortunes in English courts.
Photostat. 4 pp. 24 cm x 18 cm. [676]
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1799 Jan. 28
Ira ALLEN, Pelagoc Prison, Paris, France. To Mrs. [Rebecca] BARLOW, [wife of Jool Barlow], [Paris, France]. Encloses parmbroker's. receipt for his gold watch as time for its redemption has nearly expired; asks for two louis and a French grammar; "I think I shall write little or nothing more from this infernal place if I stayed in it to all eternity". Photostat. 2 pp. 25 cm x 19 cm. Enclosure missing. [677]
1799 Mrs. BARLOW, [Paris, France]. To Ira ALLEN,
Jan. 28 Pelagee Prison, Paris, France.
Is sending two louis and a grammar; will have Mr. Barlow redeem the watch. Photostat. 1 p. 21 cm x 18 cm. [678]
1799 Ira ALLEN, Pelagee Prison, Paris, France. To Mrs. Jan. 28 BARLOW, [Paris, France].
Is grateful for the present and eight crowns; did not receive the French grammar; "am perfectly at leisure to learn French". Photostat. 1 p. 24 cm x 19 cm. [679]
1799 Ira ALLEN, Pelagec Prison, Paris, France. To Joel BARLOW, [Paris, France].
Jan. 28
Recounts his part in the American Revolution; pro- tests his continued imprisonment.
Photostat. 4 pp. 25 cm x 19 cm. [680]
1799
Jan. 28
Ira ALLEN, Pelagee Prison, Paris, [France]. To Fulwar SKIPWITH, [Paris, France !.
Asserts the active part taken by him in the Ameri- can Revolution has prejudiced the English against him; the death of Governor [Thomas] Chittenden and the fact that Isaac Tichenor is now governor has hurt his cause, as Tichenor is an old enemy; has boon dotained abroad more than three years. Photostat. 4 pp. 24 cm x 19 cm. [681]
1799 Feb. 1
Ira ALLEN, Pelagoe Prison, Paris, [Francel. To Fulwar SKIPVITH, [Paris, France].
Quotes from a letter of General Burgoyne to Lord [George] Germain in which he referred to the Green Mountain Boys as "the most hardy and rebellious race on the continent who hang like a gathering storm ready to burst on my left". Photostat. 1 p. 24 cm x 19 cm. [682]
1799 Feb. 5
Ira ALLEN, Pelagee Prison, Paris, [France]. To Fulwar SKIPNITH, [Paris, France].
Asks for money and for the loan of an English and French dictionary and a grammar.
Photostat. 1 p. 24 cm x 18 cm. [683]
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1799 Feb. 6
Fulwar SKIPWITH, Paris, [France ]. To Ira ALLEN. Skipwith sent General Allen a French dictionary and will procure the other books; has lately presented Allen's situation to the Minister of Police but finds it impos- sible to raise any money.
Photostat. 1 p. 32 cm x 19 cm. [684]
1799
Feb. 15
Ira ALLEN, Pelagce Prison, Paris, [France]. To Fulwar SKIPYITH, [Paris, France].
Refers to an enclosed lotter which he wishes to bo translated into French and sent to the Minister of Police. Photostat. 1 p. 24 cm x 19 cm. Enclosuro missing. [685]
1799 Ira ALLEN, Pelagee Prison, Paris, [Franco]. To THE MINISTER of POLICE.
Fob. 19
Asks the favor of a personal interview with the Ministor of Police to cnumerate tho facts in order to obtain his liberation. Photostat. 2 pp. 24 cm x 19 cm, [686]
1799 Ira ALLEN, Polagee Prison, Paris, [France]. To Citizon VOLNEY.
Fob. 19
Encloses a copy of his letter to the Minister of Police and a "packet" for the Directory. Photostat. 1 p. 24 cm x 18 cm. Enclosures missing. [687]
1799 Feb. 20
Ira ALLEN, Pelagee Prison, Paris, France. To Fulwar SKIPWITH.
Protests his detention in France; cannot learn why he has been detained nine months; his plans for higher education in Vermont have been hindered by this detention; has given £4000 for the University of Vermont; was pro- paring materials to crect public buildings, to loase the lands of the University, to institute French and other languages of the present day, and such other studies that might bo useful to the students; has asked Mr. Barlow to bo Prosidont of the University; contemplated the ostab- lishment of an academy on a most extensivo and liberal plan for female education; planned to establish funds for the support of these institutions through the annual rent; emphasizes his friendship for France; desires a good understanding between France and the United States. Photostat. 5 pp. 32 cm x 22 cm. [688]
1799 Feb. 26
Ira ALLEN, Polagee Prison, Paris, [Franco]. To Fulwar SKIPINH, [Paris, France].
His patience is exhausted; nine months detention is intolerable with the losses he has sustained; he has not been able to learn why he has experienced this treatment; "whether I live to survive it or not, it will add a page in history"; requests an interview with the Directory.
Photostat. 1 p. 24 cm x 19 cm, [689]
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1799 Mar. 2 Ira ALLEN, Pelagee Prison, Paris, [France]. To Fulwar SKIPWITH, [Paris, France].
Has only 12 livres and 4 a day are necessary to retain an existence; to be reduced to such pitiful . necessities after all he has done in the causo of re- publics affect his character, property, and feelings; "A filthy prison is unpleasant to a person accustomed to an active life".
Photostat. 1 p. 24 cm x 19 cm. [690]
1799
Ira ALLEN, Polagee Prison, Paris, [France]. To Madame AGER, Gravelines, France.
Mar. 9
Asks him to send 10 louis which is the remaining amount of his money.
Photostat. 1 p. 24 cm x 19 cm. [691]
1799 Michel Joan PRUYPENAERE, Ostend, [Franco].
Mar. 11 Deposition concerns the shipment of the arms from Ostend; these arms had been purchased by Ira Allon in 1796.
Photostat. 3 pp. 26 cm x 22 cm. French text. [692]
Mar. 12
1799 Ira ALLEN, Pelagee Prison, Paris, [Franco]. To Joseph FENWICK, Bordeaux, [France].
Gives a statement of his detention; encloses
copies of letters as proof; asks for a loan of 10 louis. Photostat. 2 pp. 24 cm x 19 cm. Enclosures missing. [693]
Mar. 16
1799 Ira ALIEN, Pelagec Prison, Paris, [France]. To Fulwar SKIPWITH, [Paris, France ].
Encloses letters to be translated and sent to Minis- ter of Police. Photostat. 1 p. 24 cm x 19 ca. Enclosures missing. [694]
1799 Ira ALLEN, Pelagec Prison, Paris, [Franco]. To THE MINISTER of POLICE.
Mar. 16
Ten months has passed sinco his detention in Franco; has not been able to learn the cause or obtain one syl- lable in answer to any statements to the Government or its Ministers. Photostat. 2 pp. 24 cm x 19 cc. [695]
1799 Ira ALLEN, Polagee Prison, Paris, [Franco]. To THE JAILOR.
Mar. 21
Requests that his bed and trunk be changed to a single room as he prefers being by himself. Photostat. 1 p. 19 cm x 12 cm. [696]
1799 Ira ALLENI, Pelagee Prison, Paris, [France]. To
Mar. 22 THE MINISTER of POLICE.
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