Isaac Hull (1773-1843) served as lieutenant on USS Constitution throughout the Quasi-War with France and commanded USS Argus during the Barbary Wars. He assumed command of USS Constitution in June 1810 and won the first American frigate victory of the War of 1812 when he defeated HMS Guerriere... more

This collection comprises two letters to Isaac Story, one from George Washington and one from Thomas Jefferson. Washington's letter, written in 1795, thanks Story for copies of his sermons. Jefferson's letter, from 1801, discusses the transmigration of souls.For more information about this... more

The collection comprises letters written to Isabel Carret from the 1840s through the 1870s, from relatives and friends. Also included are letters written by William L. G. Peirce to Isabel Carret in the 1850s prior to their marriage, and letters to and from William during his service in the Civil... more

A selection of materials from the Boston Public Library's Research Collection.