Dolley Madison Papers

The Dolley Madison Papers editorial project offers an authoritative collection of the writings and correspondence of Dolley Madison (1768–1849), wife of President James Madison and an influential First Lady. Hosted by the University of Virginia Press via Rotunda, this...

Martha Ballard Diaries

The Martha Ballard Diaries project presents the extensive daily journals of Martha Ballard (1735–1812), a midwife and healer in late 18th-century Maine. These handwritten diaries, spanning 27 years, offer a rare and detailed window into the life of a working woman on...

Elizabeth Montagu Letters

The Elizabeth Montagu Letters project, based at Swansea University, digitizes and publishes the correspondence of Elizabeth Montagu (1718–1800), a prominent 18th-century British social reformer, patron of the arts, and leading figure in the Bluestocking Circle. Her...

The Papers of Bushrod Washington

The Bushrod Washington Papers project provides digitized access to the correspondence, legal documents, and personal papers of Bushrod Washington (1762–1829), a U.S. Supreme Court Justice and nephew of George Washington. Hosted by the University of Virginia, the...

The Papers of William Short

The Papers of William Short Project is a born-digital documentary edition hosted by the University of South Carolina’s Institute for Southern Studies. This project focuses on William Short (1759–1849), a Virginian diplomat and close confidant of Thomas Jefferson, who...