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[Biographical oration on President William Henry Harrison, for election?]

Post-election day eulogy, delivered on the day of WHH's inauguration (?), per p.1. Signed with initials at end "S.F.J."

GLC08445.08

to Mr. Gales and Mr. Seaton

Asks that the last 500 speeches of his that he ordered be sent to the folding room of the House of Representatives. Postscript requests the country newspaper be delivered to him in Buffalo, N.Y., during the recess. Wants $1 worth of speeches sent to...

GLC00496.155

to John Young Mason

Co-signed by James H. Thomas, Frederick Stanton, and Hopkins L. Turney. Endorses Baird Scott Hopkins for a midshipman position.

GLC00496.180

to Mr. Murphy

Augustine Henry Shepperd speculates about the dubious appointments in Jackson's cabinet. First name missing on address sheet.

GLC00496.221

to unknown

Discusses recipient's new colonial appointment and offers advice.

GLC00496.150

to unknown

This manuscript is a copy (possibly a draft) of part of an 01 March 1777 memorandum from American commissioners Benjamin Franklin and to Silas Deane to French foreign minister Vergennes, as they negotiated a contract with the Farmers General of...

GLC00496.159

to Thomas Pringle and John Fairbairn

Forwards essays on government, jurisprudence, and liberty of the press for circulation in "The South African Journal." Hume was a political reformer who campaigned for universal suffrage and religious freedom.

GLC00496.174

to Hugh McCulloch

Requests an interview with the Secretary of the Treasury McCulloch on behalf of Mrs. Dudley.

GLC00496.182

to unknown

Declines a request due to a previous engagement. Written in the Hornsey neighborhood of London.

GLC00496.201

to William Campbell Preston

Attaches petition for copyright law hoping recipient's political connections can help Simms' interests. Attached to GLC00496.224.02.

GLC00496.224.01

To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States

Printed petition to Congress seeking passage of copyright law. Attached to GLC0496.224.02.

GLC00496.224.02

[Report defending actions as Minister to France]

Draft. Defense of actions taken and request for reimbursement of debts incurred while Minister to France. Monroe was Minister to France from 1794-1796. Proof of innocence regarding government-subsidized housing is found in GLC00496.065.02.

GLC00496.065.01

Authorization for transfer of funds

Authorizes the transfer "from the Appropriation for the Pay of Subsistence of the Marine Corps to the Appropriation for Clothing the Marine Corps, The sum of Ten Thousand Dollars." Permitted by virtue of the May 1, 1820 "Act further to amend the...

GLC00496.072

to Stephen Row Bradley

Requests Judge Stephen Row Bradley's professional opinion and advice regarding the gubernatorial election of 1792 in which Burr disqualified votes in several counties.

GLC00496.015

Articles of a treaty concluded .... [with] the North Cherokee Indians

Certified as a true copy on p.6. Apparently ratified Nov. 1785.

GLC00496.016

to Committee of Correspondence of the County of Berks

Also signed by Joseph Reed, John Cadwalader, Thomas Mifflin, Jonathan B. Smith, John Benezet, James Mease, John Nixon, and Samuel Meredith. Circular to the committees of Pennsylvania encouraging the formation of military associations in each county...

GLC00496.022

to William Ernest

Writes to Ernest, the Grand Duke of Saxe-Weimar Eisenach. Announces the death of his mother Victoria. Signed "Edward Rex" with his addition of the day and closing salutation "Good Brother and Cousin." Written on black-bordered stationery.

GLC00496.024

to Harrison Gray Otis

Hamilton suggests that the Federalists should support Thomas Jefferson for President rather than Aaron Burr when the tied election goes to the House of Representatives. Hamilton's response is an extended comparison of the two men concluding with the...

GLC00496.028

Treasury Department circular

Printed circular docketed "No. 78." Explains the various responsibilities and duties of Customs Officers with regards to collection of revenue, port duties, jurisdiction, and uniformity of practices.

GLC00496.029

[Resolution to Colonel Anthony Wayne]

Transcribed by Charles Thomson Secretary of the Continental Congress from 1774-1788. Resolve requesting all colonels of the Pennsylvania battalions to send a report detailing the number condition of the enlisted men as well as the places where they...

GLC00496.031

[Virginia land grant for Josiah Smith]

For thirty-five shillings sterling, Smith was granted 343 acres of land, the borders of which are described. With state seal. Printed document, partially filled in by hand, signed as Governor of Virginia.

GLC00496.038

to Caleb Smith

Confirms Smith's much anticipated speaking engagement at Bloomington, Illinois. Davis, a judge of the eighth judicial circuit of Illinois and later a senator, was a close political and personal friend of Lincoln.

GLC00496.050

Mr. Monroe's claims

Written by Monroe in retirement after his presidency. Starting in 1825, in order to pull himself out of $75,000 of debt and save his Oak Hill estate, he requested reimbursement of back salary and expenses from his diplomatic missions and governmental...

GLC00496.062

The Commissary of Foreign Affairs to the Minister Planipotentiary of the United States of America

Transcribed letter, with response, declining government-subsidized housing as it contradicts the Constitution. Philibert Buchot was Commissary of Foreign Affairs for the French Republic in 1794. Monroe was Minister to France from 1794-1796. Serves...

GLC00496.065.02

to Benjamin Rush

Addressed to "My dear Phylosopher [sic] and Friend," this letter discusses George Washington, France and scientific societies. Adams dwells ironically at great length upon those "talents" which brought about Washington's "elevation above his Fellows...

GLC00424