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to Daniel Hugunin, Jr.

Marked "private and inofficial" at the top of the page. Referring to trade between the United States and Great Britain, Secretary of State Clay informs Hugunin, a Representative from New York, that "sound policy requires that there should be the...

GLC00754

to John Dalzell

Taft asks for Dalzell's support to reduce the tariff for the Philippines. He includes handwritten insertions. Letter written on War Department letterhead.

GLC00895

to John Quincy Adams

Letter written by Monroe as President to an unnamed recipient. The recipient is likely John Quincy Adams, however; this is inferred based on the content and on information in John Quincy Adams diary, discussing his meeting with Monroe on this topic...

GLC00969

An Act repealing, after the last Day of June next, the duties heretofore laid upon distilled spirits imported from abroad, and laying others in their stead; and also upon spirits Distilled in the United States, and for appropriating the fame.

This document explicates the taxes to be imposed on spirits within the United States. These excise taxes sparked the Whiskey Rebellion. Approved specifically by George Washington, as President, John Adams, as Vice President, and Frederick Augustus...

GLC00980

to James Monroe

Madison opposes a British order made in Council on January 7, 1807 prohibiting neutral nations from trading with France, which Madison deems a retaliatory "violation of those rules of law and of justice which are binding on all nations." Discusses...

GLC01096.01

to David Erskine

Clerical copy of a letter written by Madison to Erskine, the British minister plenipotentiary. The letter was sent to James Monroe, the American minister plenipotentiary, along with GLC01096.01. Secretary of State Madison criticizes tactfully and at...

GLC01096.02

to House of Representatives

Recommends Congress grant a request by the government of Norway that the United States provide reciprocity of a policy reducing port duties and cargo unlading fees for U.S. vessels using Norwegian harbors. Letter written a year before the Monroe...

GLC01107

Authority to affix the seal to Power for James A. Peden

Authorizing Emissary James A. Pedden to negotiate a commercial treaty with "Buenos Ayres."

GLC01109

[Authority to affix the seal to letter of marque to R. B. Forbes]

Authorization signed by President Lincoln for the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to a letter of marque granted to the propeller "Pembroke," owned by R.B. Forbes. Document was previously framed and discoloration has occured...

GLC01484

to David Lenox

Forwards papers to Lenox concerning British impressment of American seamen because they possibly allude to one such impressed citizen, John Stafford.

GLC01511

Inaugural address [leaf from 1st draft of discarded first inaugural = pp.57-58]

Concerning trade and population growth, with allusion to the postal service, newspapers and manufactures. This was a first draft which Washington later discarded. The manuscript was disassembled by Jared Sparks (whose unsigned autograph note...

GLC01589

to Alexander Woodruff Buel

Letter regarding passage of U.S. ships on the St. Lawrence river. In response to a letter from Buel, Clayton writes, "[I]t is believed the Canadian Government has recently announced its determination not to grant this privilege [of American ships...

GLC01596.02

Additional instruction to the public and private armed vessels of the United States.

Signed by Monroe as Secretary of State, directed to privateers. In response to the repeal of British Orders in Council, instructs naval and privateering ships to assist American-owned vessels bringing British goods to the United States. Issued...

GLC01665

to James William Paige

Informs his brother-in-law of a debate in the Senate regarding the 1828 Tariff Bill that proposed to tax certain raw and manufactured materials including molasses and hemp. States that due to disagreements with Southern Senators, several North...

GLC01946.10

to James William Paige

Serving as Massachusetts Senator, Webster informs his brother-in-law that he will be travelling to Baltimore and Annapolis to assist in settling a legal dispute between the Maryland Rail Road and Canal. Asks if "Mrs. Webster and the girls ... talk...

GLC01946.14

to James William Paige

Requests that his brother-in-law send "Remarks on the Federal Land- N.W. of the Ohio- or Memoir on the Federal Lands" to Washington for use in a court case involving the City of Cincinnati. Instructs Paige to send it safely and "without the loss of...

GLC01946.15

to James William Paige

Informs his brother-in-law that the 1832 tariff is before Senate; claims the tariff protects cotton interests, flannels, ingrain and Venetian carpets. Assumes the "Tariff Gentlemen" will likely approve the bill, though much rests on the wish of...

GLC01946.16

to Daniel Webster

An unknown author informs Webster that the "Government and Country are approaching a crisis." Reports that the United States will face great financial difficulty by the end of 1848. Complains of the financial strain placed on the United States...

GLC01946.67

To the inhabitants of the State of New York

Delivered at Fishkill, New York, to the state's constitutional convention shortly after the American defeats at Long Island, Manhattan and White Plains, and a few days before Washington surprised the Hessians at Trenton. As such, Jay addressed his...

GLC00006

to Samuel D. Ingham

Writes that Martin Gordon, a customs agent, was accused by traders of being too rigid in adherence to his duties. Jackson tells Ingham to admonish Gordon, advise him to be more lenient, but also hear his side of the story. Writes, "...whilst we...

GLC00021

Pardon of Fred G. Steele (c/s Robert Kennedy [AG])

Convicted of interstate transport of firearms; pardon to commute the 5-year sentence at once to 6 months; no reason for pardon.

GLC00045.44

[Passport for the brigantine "Alert" of Newburyport, commanded by Samuel Herrick]

Countersigned by Secretary of State Madison and Collector for the port of Newburyport Ralph Cross. The ship weighed 148 tons, had no mounted guns, and was navigated by an eight man crew. Printed on vellum and numbered 19. Signed as President.

GLC00058

[Presidential commutation for T. H. Bunch, who was convicted of receiving illegal rebates from railway companies on grain shipments and fined]

Bunch's fine was reduced from $15,000 to $500. Harding gives no reason for pardon. Countersigned by Attorney General Harry Daugherty. Printed document with blanks filled in with type.

GLC00068.20

[Thomas Jefferson's defense of the Embargo Act of 1807]

Sent to Elijah Brown, Jr. Esq. Circular sent in response to criticisms of the Embargo Act of 1807 by people in the town of Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Explains and defends the Embargo Act as a recourse for securing the United States' rights to...

GLC00115.01

to John A. Stewart

Signed as Commerce Secretary to the chair of the George Washington Bicentennial Celebration Committee in New York. Declines serving on a George Washington Committee because he has too many commitments already. Typed on Department of Commerce...

GLC00118.09

Message from the President of the United States, to both houses of Congress, at the commencement of the first session of the fifteenth Congress.

Monroe reports that Amelia Island, near the Georgia boundary, had been seized and was "being made a channel for the illicit introduction of slaves from Africa into the United States, an asylum for fugitive slaves from the neighboring states, and a...

GLC00267.030

Report of the Committee to whom was referred so much of the President's Message as relates to the introduction of slaves from Amelia Island.

The report reflects the early distaste for the slave trade in the U.S. House Document 46, 15th Congress, 1st session. Accompanied with a bill supplementary to the act, to prohibit the importation of enslaved people into any port or place within the...

GLC00267.031

Message from the President of the United States ... relating to the occupation of Amelia Island.

Full title reads, "Message from the President of the United States, transmitting, in pursuance of a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 20th instant, information, not heretofore communicated, relating to the occupation of Amelia Island...

GLC00267.032

T. Butler King's report on California...

Title continues "Message from the President of the United States Title continues "Message from the President of the United States transmitting the report of T. Butler King, esq., heretofore appointed bearer of despatches and special agent to...

GLC00267.132

The case of the United States, laid before the Tribunal of arbitration convened at Geneva under the provisions of the treaty between the United States of America and Her Majesty the queen of Great Britain, concluded at Washington, May 8, 1871.

The United States' case in arbitration against Great Britain regarding the "Alabama Claims." The United States sought compensation from Great Britain because the British supplied commerce raiding ships, including the "Alabama," to the Confederacy....

GLC00267.221

Rules of the court of commissioners of Alabama claims

Printed rules established for the court overseeing the "Alabama Claims," as well as the law that created this court. Also includes the treaty with Britain and subsequent arbitration that preceded this court. During the Civil War, British firms...

GLC00267.222

Operations against Charleston

The report "Operations against Charleston," is only the first of several reports sent to the U.S. Senate in this bound volume. The others include: Operations in the Gulf Department, Trade Regulations, Battle of Cedar Mountain with testimony by...

GLC00267.301

to William Stedman

William Ellery writes that he received his last letter and had hoped Stedman would provide some political news but since Stedman is apathetic about politics, Ellery must read the newspapers. He asks who originated the suspension on Habeas Corpus and...

GLC00298

to Samuel Smith

Benjamin Stoddert discusses a treaty between Britain and Haitian general Toussaint Louverture. He mentions a ship bound for India, letting General [George] Washington know that he will be returning to New York. Also talks about spices. Letter seems...

GLC00308.05

to Henry Knox

Discusses trade between Indians and the British stationed on the American side of the territorial line (in the Northwest Territory). Reports criticism of the Society of the Cincinnati, including a pamphlet, Considerations sur l'ordre de Cincinnatus...

GLC02437.09408

to Henry Knox

Later copy. An estimated date of March 1780 is written in pencil at the top of page. Washington thanks Knox for three recent favors, including sending him a "Suit of the Hartford Manufacture." Discusses a recent election, noting that votes have...

GLC02437.09436

[Drafts of secret articles in a treaty between the United States and the Creek Nation]

A working manuscript that has been corrected by Knox probably intended for George Washington. Consists of several secret articles pertaining to the proposed treaty; in each case, "secret" has been struck. One article grants trading rights in United...

GLC02437.09459

to George W. Featherstonhaugh

Asks about acquiring "a quantity of tares" and mentions that "poor [Henry] Clay is quite low-spirited." Van Rensselaer cast the deciding ballot for John Quincy Adams in the 1825 House vote for President (1824 election) held shortly after this letter...

GLC02505.40

to D. Williams

Replies to a letter from Williams, a Boston lawyer, sent on 3 March 1834. Discusses the advantages gained by merchants and manufacturers due to "the cheapness of internal exchange."

GLC02505.43

to Hardy M. Cryer

Pleased about plans to open trade with British West Indies, celebrates the French Revolution of 1830, discusses his horses. Mentions the gravesite of his wife Rachel, who was "all that made this world desirable to me."

GLC02526.01

to Rufus King

Marshall, Secretary of State, writes to King, Minister Plenipotentiary of the United States in England. Discusses violations of Jay's Treaty (concluded in 1794 between the United States and Great Britain), including impressment, debts, and seizure...

GLC02539

[Authorization for James Buchanan to conclude a Consular Convention with Great Britian]

President Pierce directs Secretary of State William Learned Marcy to affix the United States seal. Confirms full power for Buchanan, Minister to Great Britain, to conclude a consular convention.

GLC02585

Contract with Henry H. Sibley, witnessed by H. P. Brewster.

Henry H. Sibley and William E. Jones agree that Jones will be the sole agent in the manufacture and sale of Sibley's patented "Improved Conical Tent." Contract states agreement.

GLC02711.23

to Henry A. Wise

To the governor of Virginia. Letter of introduction for William E. Jones in his effort to sell tents.

GLC02711.25

An act concerning the registering and recording of ships or vessels.

Signed by Jefferson as Secretary of State. Authorized by Jonathan Trumbull, Speaker of the House of Representatives and John Adams, Vice-President of the United States and President of the Senate. Approved by President George Washington 31 December...

GLC02716

Documents relating to Andrew Johnson and Eliza C. Skidmore [decimalized .01-.04]

Three documents related to Eliza C. Skidmore's passage across battle lines during the Civil War. She received permission from President Andrew Johnson to cross from the Union side to the Confederate side to obtain supplies and bring them back to...

GLC02779

[Pass for Eliza C. Skidmore and her agents]

Declares that Eliza C. Skidmore of Washington, D.C. has products of the "insurrectionary states" and has made arrangements to bring the products within Union military lines to sell them to agents authorized to purchase them on behalf of the United...

GLC02779.01

[Pass for C.D. Wallace]

Writes, "C.D. Wallace is authorized to act as agent to use or transfer the above permit." Written on similar paper, and likely on the same day, as GLC02779.01. The permit referred to allows Skidmore to transfer products across military lines from...

GLC02779.03

to Mary Todd Lincoln

Addresses his wife as "Dear Mother." Sends a draft for $50 and states that any merchant in New York will give her money for it. Written on Executive Mansion stationery.

GLC02793.034

[to Robert R. Livingston]

Says Convention of Mortefontaine, as exchanged by William Vans Murray, arrived on 9 October 1801. President Jefferson had it sent to the Senate for advice and consent since the French ratification was not pure and simple in the ordinary form. No...

GLC02899