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to Mamie Eisenhower

Signed "Ike" and addressed to "My darling." Expresses his happiness at receiving a long letter from her. Comments that he has not heard from their son John. Mentions being interrupted often by staff and by a telephone call from P.M. [Prime...

GLC02788

to the Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Pittsburgh

Written as President in response to the Society's "friendly address" concerning religious freedom and mentioning the "time of trouble" in which they live.

GLC02793.010

to inhabitants...of Bedford, Pa re: speech on unity, with William Bingham letter

Signed as President, acknowledging receipt of their call for unity & noting that "Unanimity in all things is never to be expected."

GLC02793.007

Harper's Weekly [Vol. 10 No. 486 (April 21, 1866)]

One issue of Harper's Weekly Newspaper dated April 21, 1866. Newspaper features many advertisements and articles of current events. Of particular note on the cover is an image and article concerning the Abraham Lincoln School for Freedmen in New...

GLC09791.14

The James Basker and Angela Vallot Family Archive [Decimalized .01-.35]

A collection of material related to abolition in the United States as well as in England. Contains engravings, and newspapers.

GLC09791

to Edward O. C. Ord

The letter discusses neutrality laws. Grant supports President Johnson's neutrality proclamation.

GLC00098

to James Madison re: taxes in Virginia, Stamp Act

The letter discusses taxes in Virginia and the imposition of the Stamp Act. "...The House of Commons resolved to & ordered a bill to establish a Stamp duty.... Poor America!" Includes other political matters.

GLC00099.026

to James Madison re: the Stamp Act and personal business [misdated]

Discussing the Stamp Act and personal business. Includes other political matters. The date might be an error, Henkels notes that this letter should be November 11, 1765.

GLC00099.027

to James Madison re: effects of the Stamp Act, Virginia response

Discussing at great length the effects of the Stamp Act, and how the courts of Virginia should respond. Includes other political matters.

GLC00099.028

to James Madison re: a law case, English news and political opinions

GLC00099.033

to James Madison re: land and political matters

Mentions: land titles, wills, Cornelius Dixon, Rhode Island affair. The watermark suggests that he used Irish paper.

GLC00099.040

to James Madison

Signature has been clipped-off, affecting postscript: "I fear Roebuck v Roebuck is dismis<sed.>" Concerning land matters and the closing of Virginia's courts in 1774.

GLC00099.044

to James Madison re: proposes correspondence, military news

In the letter, Edmund Pendleton proposes to Madison that they should exchange correspondence while Madison serves in Congress. "The rites of [political] friendship." He passes along news of military actions in the South. It mentions General Gates'...

GLC00099.046

to Theodorus Bailey

George Clinton in his letter, cynically assesses the recent unproductive negotiations with a British envoy, citing that the United States was not redressed for wrongs committed and the British gained time to shore up their defenses. He critically...

GLC00087.01

to Robert Dodge

Granting Dodge a courier's passport for France. Apologizes for being unable to grant the pass originally asked for, but Dodge's intentions did not comply with the uses of that particular document.

GLC00091.03

to James Madison

President Washington transmits dispatches to Madison from Gouverneur Morris, United States Minister to France. States that Morris' dispatches "unfold ... the disposition of the British Ministry."

GLC00092.01

Journal of the proceedings of Congress, held at Philadelphia, September 5, 1774

1st Ed., 1st issue. Printed by William and Thomas Bradford. Front &amp; back boards off. This 1st issue lacks the 12-page petition to the King in the 2nd issue (see Broadside, GLC 1671). Included adoption of a Declaration of Rights, Address to the...

GLC00081

to Tench Coxe

Written by Madison during his retirement after the presidency to Coxe, a former Continental Congressman and Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, known for his political and economic writings. Coxe had previously switched parties from Federalist to...

GLC00085

to James Logan

Writes to introduce Henry Child, who is immigrating from England to Pennsylvania. Makes reference to the magistrates of Chichester as "our adversaries." Reports on mutual acquaintances in England. Written from Worminghurst, his estate in England...

GLC00088

[Appointment of William Siler as U.S. Consul at Capetown].

Countersigned by Secretary of State Blaine. Signed two days before James A. Garfield was shot by Charles Guiteau, a disappointed officer-seeker who wanted to be appointed a U.S. consul. Accompanied by paper seal.

GLC00073

[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of David McKittrich, master of the British Barque Envoy].

GLC00076.03

to James Madison

The letter includes military and political content. The letter discusses the war in Virginia and the Carolinas, news of Washington coming south, and news of the Yorktown campaign. Also mentions: British fleet, York, VA, possibly Gloucester, VA, York...

GLC00099.074

to James Madison

The letter describes the situation at Yorktown, the arrival of the French fleet and troops, fleet actions, and the Virginia military. Also mentions Lord Cornwallis, Marquis de Lafayette, the war in Virginia. Edmund Pendleton discusses the anticipated...

GLC00099.076

to James Madison

The letter provides news of George Rogers Clark's expedition in Illinois and Indian conflicts. Also, mentions French fleet and southern military affairs. Docketed by Madison.

GLC00099.048

to James Madison

The letter mentions Portsmouth, VA, public executions in Britain and actions of the British fleet and British government. Signature was partially cut along top but not removed from leaf.

GLC00099.049

to James Madison re: military preparations in Virginia, the French

Military preparations in Virginia, the French, parole question. Edmund Pendleton has the second digit of the day overwritten and blurred. Also mentions Governor Gadsden, possibly Parole [?], and France as Allies.

GLC00099.051

to James Madison

The letter discusses British troops landing in Virginia, their depredations, military movements in the Carolinas and Georgia, and activity in the Virginia House of Delegates. Also mentions: Portsmouth, VA, Hampton, VA, New York, landings of the...

GLC00099.052

to James Madison re: military news, situation in Canada, disarray

Mentions military news, situation in Canada, poor state of government in Virginia. Also mentions: British fleet, The Cork Fleet, French fleet, Quebec (Canada), Virginia House of Delegates, New York (N.Y.). Includes other political content.

GLC00099.053

to James Madison

Includes activities of the British Army in Virginia and the Carolinas, Virginia House of Delegates. Also mentions: New York, British fleet, Portsmouth, VA, Gen. Muhlenberg, Inquiry into the conduct of General Gates, Virginia House of Delegates...

GLC00099.054

to James Madison

Letter mentions engagements with the British in Virginia, rumors of the wounding of Cornwallis, Virginia House of Delegates. Other topics include: General Muhlenberg, British fleet, Portsmouth, VA, wounding of Lord Cornwallis, Colonel Sumter...

GLC00099.055

to James Madison

The letter discusses the British fleet, state of Virginia militia and possible outbreak of Pleurisy, attempts of the House of Delegates at fundraising using taxes and old and new money circulation.

GLC00099.056

to James Madison

The letter mentions: French fleet, Count D'Estaing, Colonel Greene, Lord Cornwallis, Hillsboro, NC, Salisbury, NC, Cape Fear, NC, possibly Camden, Governor Nash, Caswell, General Greene, military recruitment, Portsmouth, VA, and American victories.

GLC00099.060

to James Madison

The letter discusses Virginia and the war, conduct of forces, movements of the British, diplomatic questions, Madison's health, Arnold, and Lafayette's arrival at Yorktown. Mentions: Lord Cornwallis, Colonel Harrison, Colonel Williams, General...

GLC00099.061

to James Madison

Letter mentions concerns over fleet and troop movements, military news from the Carolinas, and speculation of European relations with America. Mentions: French fleet, British fleet, Lynnhaven Bay, Cape Fear, General Greene, General O'Hara; Dutch and...

GLC00099.063

to James Madison

The letter discusses war news from Virginia and the Carolinas and speculation on the next British move. Also mentions: French fleet, Lord Cornwallis, General Greene, death of Colonel Tarleton, criticism of Congress, and the rumor of the death of the...

GLC00099.064

to James Madison

Letter mentions news of Lafayette and British depredations in Virginia. Also mentions: General Greene, Lord Cornwallis, Fredericksburg, NC, Potomack Creek, Alexandria, VA, Military rumors, and elections of Virginia House of Delegates.

GLC00099.065

to James Madison

Letter mentions British depredations in Virginia, troop movements, and the Marquis de Lafayette. Also mentions: Potomack Creek, Alexandria, VA, Fredericksburg, NC, Richmond, VA, Williamsburg, VA, Hampton, VA, James River, and maneuvers of British...

GLC00099.066

to James Madison

The letter is concerning the war in Virginia with postscript on Lafayette. Also mentions: General Philips, rumors of the alliance between Russia and Britain, York, VA, Williamsburg, VA, possibly Colonel Innes, possibly Ruffin's Ferry, Appomattox...

GLC00099.067

to James Madison

The letter discusses the state of the British, the war in Virginia, and British plundering "their plunder is immence particularly in slaves." Also mentions: French fleet, Spanish fleet, Dutch fleet, Sir Henry Clinton, General Phillips, James River...

GLC00099.068

to James Madison

Mentions: General Philips, James Town, VA, Brandon, VA, Marquis de Lafayette, General Muhlenberg, James River, General Nelson, Petersburg, VA, Hicks's Ford, VA, Richmond, VA, Charlottesville, VA, Staunton, VA, Fredericksburg, VA, General Greene...

GLC00099.069

to James Madison

The letter mentions the discussion of the powers of the Continental Congress to make a direct tax on citizens and news of military operations in North Carolina. Also mentions: revenue of Congress, Colonel Hamilton, taxes, Sir Henry Clinton, Death of...

GLC00099.070

to James Madison

The letter discusses financing of the War, actions of the Pennsylvania troops (a mutiny), local and military arguments, military operations in the South. Also mentions: Congress, paper money, conflict between Pennsylvania and Virginia Conflict...

GLC00099.071

to James Madison

,The letter describes Edmund Pendleton's flight to western Virginia to escape the British advance, including his stop at Madison's plantation (the first known time it is referred to as Montpelier), the course of the War in Virginia, and trade with...

GLC00099.072

to James Madison

The letter discusses his return home after his trip to western Virginia, British activities in Virginia, and news from the Carolinas. Also mentions: military rumors, Portsmouth, VA, Petersburg, VA, possibly Augusta, GA, General Greene, Lord Rawdon...

GLC00099.073

to James Madison

The letter describes the British moving into Yorktown, French news, the establishment of Vermont as a separate state, political problems, and "the brave general Campbell." Also mentions: British fleet, York, VA, Gloucester, VA, removal of Jacques...

GLC00099.075

to James Madison

The letter discusses the siege at Yorktown and foreign affairs. Also mentions the French fleet and the British attack on Pigeon Hill (General Nelson's farm near York, Virginia) and difficulties with Spain. Three penciled notes on page 1 (possibly...

GLC00099.077

to James Madison

Important letter on Cornwallis's surrender at Yorktown. Mentions: American victory at Yorktown, Comte de Grasse, General Greene, Charleston, SC, and military rumors.

GLC00099.079

to James Madison re: acquittal of charges against Gov. Thomas Jefferson

The letter is 2 pieces and writes about the acquittal of Governor Thomas Jefferson on the attempted censure of his conduct by the House of Delegates. He mentions Jefferson's plans and financing of Virginia. Included in the letter is a copy of the...

GLC00099.080

to James Madison re: news of the British at Charleston, S.C.

The letter discusses news of the British at Charleston, S.C.

GLC00099.082

to James Madison

The letter discusses peace rumors and the military situation in South Carolina, General Greene, and Charleston, SC.

GLC00099.084