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to James Auchincloss re: politics, Nathaniel Banks as reporter, etc.; with FF

Discusses how Nathaniel P. Banks has criticized the Pierce administration as a reporter. Also mentions how busy he is.

GLC04307

A Map of the United States with the contiguous British & Spanish possessions

The 1823 edition, but copyright 1820. Of Melish and his maps, Martin & Martin write (p. 115): "Recognizing the demand for geographical information on the American West was limitless for the foreseeable future, Melish undertook to accumulate a vast...

GLC04319

to N. P. Norton re: Republic of Texas politics, veto of bill to move capitol

The bill would have moved the capitol from Washington-on-Brazos to Austin. Jones also asks Norton if the wife of his slave William can be sold to him.

GLC04106

Reports of the Secretary of War, with reconnaissances of routes... [in Texas]

Full title: "Reports of the Secretary of War, with Reconnaissances of Routes from San Antonio to El Paso. By Brevet Lt. Col. J.E. Johnston...Capt. R.B. Marcy's Route From Fort Smith to Santa Fe...Expedition into the Navajo Country; and also the...

GLC04134

to Thomas Ward re: Republic of Texas politics, his removal from office, land

GLC04104