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Autograph letter signed

to Thomas W. Ward re: rumors of Gen. Rusk's resignation

1836/06/12

Green, Thomas J., 1802-1863

Advises Ward that if Rusk has resigned, the command should be transferred to Green.

GLC02145.11
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Manuscript document

Declaring martial law in Austin because of archives war

1842/03/07

Hockley, George W., 1802-1851

As Secretary of War, declares martial law because of "archives war" and places Thomas Ward in command of stores. Probably clerical.

GLC02145.12
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Letter

to Henry Jones re: commanding him not to interfere with archives removal

1842/04/04

Houston, Sam, 1793-1863

Houston Commands Jones that interference with removal of the archives from Houston would be treasonable. Clerical copy with docket of Joseph Daniels on p. 2 certifying delivery of original.

GLC02145.13
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Newspaper

Congressional Globe [New Series...No. 4]

December 23, 1847

Blair & Rives

Lincoln's Spot Amendment Speech on page 64 condemns the pretexts for starting the war with Mexico. Requests proof from President Polk that American blood was shed on American soil and that the enemy provoked the Americans, and asks if those Americans...

GLC02025
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Autograph letter signed

to Edward D. Gazzam re: Texas and the annexation treaty

1844/04/13

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Written as Senator from Pennsylvania to his friend Edward Gazzam. Buchanan's delaying tactics the following year as Secretary of State under Tyler allowed the president to ask for a declaration of war against Mexico. A portion of the letter on p. 1...

GLC02100

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