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Autograph letter signed

to James T. Ames re: conducting gun business in Washington D.C.

1842/04/06

Ames, Nathan F., fl. 1842

Last page contains pencil and ink sketch of a belt latch, over which he has written part of the letter.

GLC06927
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Letter signed

to Samuel S. Cox re: the value of the American West

1862/03/22

Dahlgren, John Adolphus Bernard, 1809-1870

"The West is not to be undervalued... The copper is superb... navy howitzers have been made from it... the N. West has never before understood its interest in the Navy, they will learn now."

GLC06919
GLC07585
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Document signed

Patent issued to Ephraim Gilbert for the construction of gun locks

1829/04/03

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Countersigned by Martin Van Buren. On parchment, with red ribbon.

GLC07585
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Autograph letter signed

to Henry Knox

5 November 1788

Olney, Jeremiah, 1749-1812

Briefly mentions military business related to arms and powder, then discusses the progress of ratification of the Constitution in Rhode Island. Writes that Rhode Island "again Refused to appoint a Convention for Considering the New Constitution in...

GLC02437.04027
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Manuscript letter signed

to Henry Knox

10 June 1791

Macpherson, John, ?-1775

Macpherson writes seeking Knox's assistance. Claims he is very poor and does not have "Two Shillings on the Earth." Boasts of what he has done for the nation, claiming "I have enriched it more than any other ever did of my Station." Poverty got...

GLC02437.04985

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