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to Judge W. Hardin & Capt. William M. Logan re: mobilizing militia
1837/06/10
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
Letter signed as President of Texas, countersigned by acting Secretary of War Jacob Snively.
GLC02580
Authorization of Charles Harrison to borrow $50,000 on faith of Texas (c/s Rusk)
1836/11/18
Countersigned by Thomas J. Rusk, as Secretary of State.
GLC02591
The American Museum. [Vol. II, no. 3 (September 1787)]
1787/09
Carey, Mathew, 1760-1839
Contains the first magazine printing of the United States Constitution on p. 276-284. Also contains an essay by Benjamin Franklin on "Information for those who would wish to remove to America. Also features political sketches, an address to...
GLC02593.01
to John Hancock re: supporting a declaration of Independence
1776/07/03
Danielson, Timothy, fl. 1776
GLC02635
Contract with state of Virginia to trade with Cherokee Indians
1791/07/07
Greenway, James, fl. 1756
Signed by Greenway and Barclay McGhee as merchants contracting to trade with the Cherokee Indians
GLC02638
Extracts from votes and proceedings of Continental Congress
1774/10/20
Continental Congress, 1774-1789
Full title: "The following extracts from the votes and prceedings of the American Continental Congress, we are induced to publish early purely to ease the impatience of our readers. Association & C." Printed by T[homas] R. J. Fleet.
GLC02668
The Union is dissolved! [Charleston Mercury, Extra Ed.]
1860/12/20
Charleston Mercury, fl. 1860-1861
Docketed on verso with contemporary and (apparently post-war) note.
GLC02688
to M. A. Wright re: possibility of appointing southerners to Benjamin Harrison's cabinet
1889/01/14
Sherman, John, 1823-1900
On Senate stationery. Senator Sherman does not feel at liberty "to advise Gen Harrison as to his cabinet," but hopes he will include some Southerners. John Sherman (1823-1900), William Tecumseh's brother was a prominent US Senator from Ohio (1861...
GLC02691.10
to Gen. William B. Hazen
1870/05/20
Parker, Ely S., 1828-1895
Circular letter from the Office of Indian Affairs, signed as Commissioner of Indian Affairs. Parker wants Indians living on reservations to be counted for the ninth census, as does Francis A. Walker. The Office of Indian Affairs is to be...
GLC02731
to John Sherman re: castigating Pres. Johnson shortly before impeachment trial
1868/02/17
Colfax, Schuyler, 1823-1885
GLC02760
Ulysses S. Grant / President of the United States
1873/03/04 ca.
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Possibly an inaugural medal. Sculpted by W. & C. Harris. Paint is slightly worn and there are glue remnants on verso.
GLC02781.02
Extradition of William R. Shaver, charged with embezzlement & forgery
1912/04/17
Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
Partly printed document signed as President and countersigned by Wilson as Acting Secretary of State. Written to P.D. Howell of Canada.
GLC02785
to Jonathan Trumbull re: American prisoners in Algiers
1792/08/20
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Written as President to Trumbull, Speaker of the House of Representatives, concerning the petition of American prisoners in Algiers which Trumbull forwarded.
GLC02793.001
to Henry Lee re: his reluctance in accepting a second term
1793/01/20
Written as President to Lee, Governor of Virginia, who has congratulated Washington for his re-election. The president writes "to say I feel pleasure from the prospect of commencing another tour of duty, would be a departure from truth" and...
GLC02793.002
to John Adams re: career prospects of John Q. Adams, the Jay Treaty
1795/08/20
Written as President to his Vice President. Washington writes that young Adams should not think of retiring because his fair prospects may bring him to the head of the diplomatic corps. Washington also mentions the protests in Boston and elsewhere...
GLC02793.004
to Samuel Harrison Smith re: costs of moving Jefferson's library to Congress
1815/04/08
Madison, James, 1751-1836
Written as President. Jefferson sold his library to the nation (for what became the institution known as the Library of Congress) after the British burned the capitol. "Jos: D." is Jefferson's coachman, Joseph Dougherty. The Madison papers...
GLC02793.011
to Col. Samuel Lane re: a proposal to sell his own furniture to the White House
[1817]/04/02
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
Written as President, noting "a considerable deficiency, in the sum appropriated" to furnish the White House and proposing that he leave some personal furniture "at a fair price".
GLC02793.013
to Andrew Johnson re: introduction and pledge of loyalty for son Miller
1864/11/24
Wright, Augustus Romaldus, 1813-1891
Asks Johnson to assist his son in finding honest work. "He was in command of the 38th Ga Reg at Antietam where he fell after 6 hours fighting ... He was pardoned by the President [Lincoln]."
GLC02691.09
[Petition to amend an 1861 New York state legislative act pertaining to the Tonawanda band of Seneca Indians]
1863/02/10
Includes a cover letter by Parker, writing as chief and delegate of the Tonawanda band of Seneca Indians, that claims that the 1861 legislation entitled "An Act for the protection and improvement of the Tonawanda Band of Seneca Indians, residing...
GLC02707
re: negative comments on Mormons and annexation of Texas
1845/03/11
Abbot, Abiel, 1765-1859
Abbot writes that the annexation of Texas is an "offense against humanity and a monstrous transgression of the law of God." With address on p. 4.
GLC02765
[James Monroe Indian peace medal]
1817 circa
Furst, Moritz, 1782-1840
Indian peace medal with James Monroe's profile on front, with the words "James Monroe President of the U.S. A.D. 1817," designed by Moritz Furst. Verso features two hands shaking, a tomahawk crossed with a pipe, and the words, "Peace and Friendship,"...
GLC02768.02
to Democratic Committee of Pennsylvania
1835/07/25
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Jackson refuses to endorse either candidate, or say anything to interfere with a gubernatorial race. He chooses to do so because both candidates, Wolf and Muhlenburg, are his friends. Also claims it is his policy not to involve himself in local...
GLC02771
[Andrew Jackson Indian peace medal]
1829 circa
Front of medal features profile of Andrew Jackson and the words "Andrew Jackson President of the United States. A.D. 1829," most likely designed by Moritz Furst. Verso features two hands shaking, a tomahawk crossed with a pipe, and the words, "Peace...
GLC02772.02
to inhabitants...of Bedford, Pa re: speech on unity, with William Bingham letter
1798/06/21
Adams, John, 1735-1826
Signed as President, acknowledging receipt of their call for unity & noting that "Unanimity in all things is never to be expected."
GLC02793.007
to James McHenry re: War Department's fiscal needs
1799/07/07
Written as President to his Secretary of War. Numbered at top 173.
GLC02793.008
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