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to Paschal N. Smith

Expresses his regret at not receiving Smith's request sooner. Informs Smith it would not have been in his power to give him an agency at any late date. Reports a strong interest was made for another gentleman to whom the appointment was given too.

GLC02437.06135

to James Wilkinson

Informs Wilkinson his letters will be kept private, however, he will show them to the President of the United States. Discusses the conflict between Wilkinson and General [Anthony] Wayne. Comments he regrets the "disagreement which exists between...

GLC02437.06143

to Henry Knox

A letter from Winthrop Sargent quoting C. [possibly Caleb] Swan. Reports the army marched out of Greenville, Ohio today. Notes the men were in good spirits and well supplied. Comments on the talents of General [Anthony] Wayne and the abilities of...

GLC02437.06155

to Henry Knox

Expresses his concern and suspicions over the person considered for the constructor position. Mentions needing a man of professional abilities and temperance in living for the position. Recommends a foreman name Cheesemon for the appointment.

GLC02437.06161

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses which route the mail should be carried over, and states most of the public support a specific route. Measures from Congress regarding suppresion of piracy also meet the approval of the public.

GLC06313.04.213

to Philip Schuyler

Writes from Greenwich Village, New York about the duel between Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. "I have the painful task to inform you that General Hamilton was this morning wouned [sic] by that Wretch Burr but we have every reason to hope that he...

GLC07882

to Aaron Hobart

Mentions that he had a meeting with the commissioners "under the Florida Treaty," referring to the 1819 Adams-Onis Treaty (annexing Florida), which was ratified in 1821. The bulk of the letter discusses a claim related to a bankruptcy case, and...

GLC06313.04.118

to Aaron Hobart

Describes the allotment of a widow's dower.
"The Gentlemen appointed to set off the widows dower...have executed that business, they have set off 1 acre...on the West side of the lot..." Also relates family news.

GLC06313.04.209

United States Constitution. Printed Dunlap & Claypoole edition inscribed to Jonathan Williams

One printing of the United States Constitution by Dunlap & Claypoole dated September 17, 1787. This printing of the Constitution is missing the last two pages cutting off after the second paragraph of the sixth article. It is a members printing of...

GLC03585

[Samuel Ichiye Hayakawa letter and photographs] [decimalized]

See descriptions in GLC05508.124.01-.03

GLC05508.124

to Earl G. Hunt

Asked for his favorite quotation for counselling college youth, Hayakawa provides Matthew 12: 36-37: "But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. For by thy words thou shalt...

GLC05508.124.01

[Photograph of Samuel Ichiye Hayakawa]

Photograph accompanied letter (GLC05508.124.01).

GLC05508.124.02

[Photograph of Samuel Ichiye Hayakawa]

Photograph accompanied letter (GLC05508.124.01).

GLC05508.124.03

to Bishop Earl Hunt

Letter sending autographed card with the quote: "What doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with God."

GLC05508.184

Carte de visite vignette profile bust portrait of J.M. Ashley, by Brady

1865 imprint, signed and dated 3/26/1867.

GLC05596.01

Carte de visite vignette bust portrait of Abner C. Harding

Date from Brady copyright notice.

GLC05596.11

Carte de visite vignette bust portrait by Brady, with 2 cent revenue stamp, vers

Date from Brady copyright date.

GLC05596.16

[to Mary Todd Lincoln]

Last three pages of a longer letter. Recipient inferred based on content. Senator Sumner, en route with Mrs. Lincoln to City Point to meet up with the president, responds to her note regarding Lincoln's return to Washington in the wake of Secretary...

GLC05603.01.03

to Norris Howes

Note sending his autograph. On stationary of the Boston Athletic Association.

GLC05603.01.15

Solomon Foot

GLC05603.02.22

Alex Ramsey

Written on verso: Gov. of Minnesota Senator - 1863-1875

GLC05603.02.28

George Read Riddle

Written on verso: Senator Delaware 1864-1867

GLC05603.02.29

E. D. Morgan

Senator from New York Late Governor of the State of New York
Written on verso: Senator 3/4/63-3/3/69

GLC05603.02.32

C. R. Buckalew

Senator from Pa.
Written on verso: Senator - Pa 1863-1869

GLC05603.02.33

John J. Creswell

Representative from Maryland
Written on verso: Rer. - md - 1863-1865 Later WS Senator

GLC05603.02.35

H. S. Lane

Senator from Indiana
Written on verso: Henry Smith Lane Senator 1861-1867

GLC05603.02.37

Richard Wallace

Mayor of Washington, D.C.

GLC05603.02.74

H. Addison

Mayor of George Town, D.C.

GLC05603.02.77

California, union, and freedom. Speech of William H. Seward, on the admission of California.

Printed by Buell & Blanchard. Uncut. Argues for the admission of California into the Union (as a free state).

GLC05938

Selected pamplets... Duane's collection [bound in one volume]

Bound collection of nine pamphlets 1792-1808 [William Duane, publisher.] 6 printed at Philadelphia, 3 at Washington
First edition with this title page.

GLC05945

to John M. Fuller

Letter of introduction to Judge Sharkey, US Consul at Havana. He admits that he doesn't know Sharkey but jokes the letter will show he is not a filibusterer and has no "hostile designs against his most Catholic Majesty." He jokingly warns him about...

GLC06042.03

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses disagreements in Congress over his positions at a time when, in his capacity as congressman, he was opposing patronage policies and the proposed "Gag Rule." Comments that "It was unfortunate for Mr. [Daniel] Webster that in the position...

GLC06313.01

to Aaron Hobart

Thanks Hobart for a letter and his approval of one of Webster's speeches. Comments: "If we cannot subdue, or restrain, this fanatical abolition Spirits, I know not how we shall get along, without great trouble, or be able to carry on the Govt."...

GLC06313.02

to Aaron Hobart

Briefly reports the passage of the Missouri Compromise: "The question, so long debated in Congress of excluding slavery from our territories is settled, by the passage of a bill...which excludes slavery forever, from the whole of the American...

GLC06313.03

to Aaron Hobart

Tells Hobart that his letter has been received and, as he requested, the enclosed item had been given to the Post Master General. Also, mentions that Hobart's recommendation for where to establish a post office will be considered.

GLC06313.04.002

to Aaron Hobart

Informing Aaron Hobart that the Secretary of the Navy is considering his application but has not decided anything.

GLC06313.04.024

to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart of "an abstract of which is contained in the paper enclosed." Shares his views of the abstract and states that he is opposed to the bill, and thus, afraid it will become a law.

GLC06313.04.028

to Aaron Hobart

Mentions he will send Aaron a copy of the Bill and informs Aaron of what is going on with such Bill. Mentions that the "Federalist do but little, & leave it with the Republicans to conduct the Bills thro' the details." Also, shares his opinion on...

GLC06313.04.029

to Aaron Hobart

Informs Aaron Hobart that he is enclosing "Custie's Oration 2 Robert Goodloe Harper's Address at our Russian Celebration." Mentions a confidential message from the President which its effect "may be known in a few days."

GLC06313.04.030

to Aaron Hobart

On the political matters of the day he describes Secretary of the Treasury Albert Gallatin, who later that year was appointed one of the commissioners to negotiate the Treaty of Ghent, "as the Political index to guide us in the path to be pursued...

GLC06313.04.031

to Aaron Hobart

Asks Hobart for recommendation letters "addressed to the President" and to "call on Judge Adams & get him to write." Mentions that he believes "Ch. Willis" has been nominated by the president to a (unspecified) post.

GLC06313.04.032

to Aaron Hobart

Sends his condolence to Hobart for the death of his child, as well as his congratulations for "Sister M. on the birth." Discusses political matters of the day, commenting on the correspondence of John Quincy Adams, Albert Gallatin, and J.A....

GLC06313.04.040

to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart of President Madison's approval of the Treaty of Ghent, ending the War of 1812.. Shares his insight on the war by stating that "we have ... not obtained Peace by War,... but have lost much of that we possessed".

GLC06313.04.042

to Aaron Hobart

Sends Hobart a copy of President James Monroe's message to Congress (his First Annual Message to Congress, i.e. the state of the union) and asks him to show the copy to others.

GLC06313.04.056

to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart of his plans to occasionally send him copies of the National Intelligence newspaper. Explains that it "is the most valuable paper printed in [Washington, D.C.]" and contains complete accounts of congressional proceedings.

GLC06313.04.057

to Aaron Hobart

Sends his condolence for Hobart's father's death. Mentions a "Bill, to establish a uniform system of Bankruptcy." Informs Hobart that he has not voted for the additional pay for "our services." Also, mentions that Henry Clay "is 'tooth & nail'...

GLC06313.04.058

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses his wife's poor health and indicates he enclosing a letter from Dr. Abbott (see GLC06313.060). Indicates that there is no significant news from Congress.

GLC06313.04.059

to John Wilson

Dr. Abbot gives an account of Mrs. Wilson's health, indicating that he believes she will live until Mr. Wilson returns from Washington, D.C at the end of the congressional session. This letter was originally sent to the Massachusetts congressman...

GLC06313.04.060

to Aaron Hobart

Discusses reports of vote tallies in the recent congressional election (which Sampson won) for several Massachusetts towns. Also discusses the processing of pension petitions, indicating that those from his district will be ready by 1 March 1819...

GLC06313.04.068

to Aaron Hobart

Reports on congressional proceedings. Discusses the "political condition of South America," specifically endorsing American policy towards the "independent provinces of Rio De La Plata." Also mentions that "the Massachusetts claim was called as the...

GLC06313.04.069