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Message from the President of the United States... [Pardon proclamation]

Pardon proclamation justifying his constitutional right to pardon, noting similar proclamations from previous presidents.

GLC07725

to C. W. Hanson

Writes briefly of their correspondence and paying a bill for "spring wheat" he purchased. Discusses his candidacy for president in the 1840 election. Mentions Henry Clay, who was a candidate for the Whig nomination, and says he was informed there...

GLC07732.01

to Edward Livingston, Esq.

Discussing his opinions on the Sedition act. In part: "...My text of explanation would be this. The President is to heave the laws executed. He may order an offense then to be prosecuted. If he sees a prosecution put into a train which is not...

GLC07869

to Hon. [?] Warren re: newly proposed Constitution

GLC07870

to B[enjamin] Romaine, Esq.

Expressing his views on impending Constitutional reforms. In part: "On the subject that of Constitutional Reforms....it will be well for the States who are latest in performing the task, not to lose sight of the advantage which that circumstance...

GLC07873

Resolution of Congress forwarding Constitution to the states for ratification

GLC07877

Retained draft of Hancocks' instructions to Massachusetts legislature

One manuscript written by John Hancock dated circa 1788. Pertaining to the selection of electors to vote for the President of the United States. He believes that such an act would not only strengthen the relations between the states but establish...

GLC07916

to Elbridge Gerry re: mail lost during Constitution ratification proceedings

GLC07770

to Henry Channing re: Constitution

GLC07836

The Providence gazette and country journal. [Vol. 24, no.1239 (September 29, 1787)]

printing Constitution

GLC07845