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to Rufus King

References many letters he has received from King and others. Pickering writes as Secretary of State to King as American Minister to Britain. Expresses anger at the French Directory over exclusion of American representatives in XYZ affair. Says...

GLC06652

to William Heiss

Replies to a letter from Major Heiss received 30 July 1857. Instructs Heiss to send Walker's sword as soon as possible, addressed to Walker at the City Hotel. Inquires if Heiss met General Charles Frederick Henningsen on Henningsen's way north....

GLC02475.14

to John D. Moore

Describes preparations and provisions for the Santa Fe Expedition. In case of his death or long absence, wants Moore to "protect the negros from sale," and keep them for himself.

GLC02579

Kindhearted Mayor Collier and To Stop Filibustering

Mayor Collier releases all prisoners with city offenses. In "to Stop Filibustering", the Spanish government wants to ask the US to repress revolutionary societies in America that are giving assistance to General Gomez. Backside includes article...

GLC02691.12.10

to Zachary Taylor

Secretary of State Clayton writes to the out-of-town Taylor that armed ships are heading towards Cuba. The Cabinet has drawn up a proclamation and he advises Taylor to expedite the signing of the document. Adds that Captain Hunter should be sent to...

GLC02505.08