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Autograph letter signed

to Hugh Brady

14 November 1838

Poinsett, Joel Roberts, 1779-1851

asks General Brady to exert vigilance when preventing American miltia from entering Canada

GLC08104.002
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Autograph endorsement signed

[Endorsement for a naval position]

25 September 1839

Poinsett, Joel Roberts, 1779-1851

In response to Herman Allen's third-party request for a naval position. Forwarded to Secretary of the Navy James K. Paulding.

GLC00496.120
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Printed document signed

[Circular letter announcing the establishment of Smithsonian Institution]

10 September 1840

Poinsett, Joel Roberts, 1779-1851

Sends a copy of the constitution and by-laws of the National Institution for the Promotion of Science (the Smithsonian). Requests information on geography, natural history, and ethnology from the unknown recipient's area of the United States....

GLC00573
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Printed document signed

[no.8]

30 May 1839

Poinsett, Joel Roberts, 1779-1851

Signed by Secretary of War Joel R. Poinsett. "No. 8" Presidential appointment of Reynolds a "Cadet in the service of the United States . . . ." [Appointment to West Point]

GLC03614.02.01

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