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[Endorsement for a naval position]

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

GLC00496.120

[Circular letter announcing the establishment of Smithsonian Institution]

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

to Henry Clay

President Adams, writing to Secretary of State Clay, defends Joel R. Poinsett, the American ambassador to Mexico, against accusations of Masonism. Describes Congress' accusations as "vague, indefinite and sustained by no better evidence than morbid...

GLC00104

to James W. Abert

Memorandum regarding increasing the Corps of Topographical Engineers written to Colonel Abert as Secretary of War Joel Poinsett is in poor health. Also includes an introduction and recommendation for Charles Dimmock, a retired soldier looking to re...

GLC02494.09

Joel R. Poinsett

One engraving of Joel R. Poinsett. Engraved and drawn from life by James Barton Longacre.

GLC08878.2083