20 May 1843

Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: [Quotation on love]

Six line poetic quotation on love. "Love should be pure harmless as pilgrims kisses on the shrines of virgin martyrs, . . ." Docket states "Mrs. D. P. Madison, lady of the late President, her own composition and writing."

GLC00163

August 31, 1827

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Clay

President Adams, writing to Secretary of State Clay, defends Joel R. Poinsett, the American ambassador to Mexico, against accusations of Masonism. Describes Congress' accusations as "vague, indefinite and sustained by no better evidence than morbid suspicions." Rejects calls to recall Poinsett.

GLC00104

January 10, 1832

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Susan Decatur

Responding to Decatur's letter, Adams will find it "highly gratifying" if he is able to aid Decatur in advancing her claim currently before Congress. Decatur was attempting to secure a pension for service rendered by her husband, Commodore Stephen Decatur, who died in a duel in 1820.

GLC00105

October 1808

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Printed document signed

Title: [Thomas Jefferson's defense of the Embargo Act of 1807]

Sent to Elijah Brown, Jr. Esq. Circular sent in response to criticisms of the Embargo Act of 1807 by people in the town of Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Explains and defends the Embargo Act as a recourse for securing the United States' rights to freely navigate the ocean. Argues it is "the only honorable expedient for avoiding war." Jefferson received the petition from Brown on 13 October 1808. GLC00016 is a similar printed letter from another town in Massachusetts (now Maine), though it is the result of a different printing.

GLC00115.01

3 July 1832

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Document signed

Title: [Pardon of J. John Harris McNeal for forgery]

Countersigned by Secretary of State Edward Livingston. McNeal had been sentenced to two years hard labor at a penitentiary. Pardoned on account of mental illness at the recommendation of the jury and the judge who tried the case.

GLC00115.02

July 17, 1804

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Letter signed

Title: to Dudley Porter, Jr. & Co.

The letter gives advice to a ship owner whose vessel was seized near Dominica. He informs them that they must apply to the British government for relief. Written as secretary of state. Address leaf has been separated.

GLC00116

December 8, 1810

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Peter Stephen Du Ponceau

Madison thanks Du Ponceau for a copy and commends his translation of Bynkershoek's "Treatise on the Law of War." Continues with the comments: "A nation which appeals to law, rather to force, is particularly bound to understand the use of the instrument by which it wishes to maintain its rights...When the sword alone is the law, there is less inconsistency if not more propriety in neglecting those Teachers of right and duty."

GLC00117

March 21, 1884

Arthur, Chester Alan, 1829-1886

Letter signed

Title: to Levi P. Morton

Chester Alan Arthur introduces an American newspaper man, Albert Pulitzer, to the American foreign minister to France, Morton, as Pulitzer will be travelling abroad. Also asks Morton to extend "any attention or courtesy you may be enabled, consistenly with your duties..." to Pulitzer. Written on executive stationery with header: Executive Mansion, Washington. Stationery watermarked as Royal Irish Linen Marcus Ward & Co. Number 143 is underlined and written in the upper left hand corner. One black and white bust engraving of Chester A. Arthur included.

GLC00118.02

March 23, 1892

Harrison, Benjamin, 1833-1901

Letter signed

Title: to Charles Hedges

Harrison thanks Hedges for editing a copy of his speech and for a book of them which Hedges compiled. Harrison writes that "[t]he care you have taken in the arrangement of these extempore utterances and the good style in which the book is gotten up are very gratifying to me; and I beg to thank you for your interest as well as for the copy of the book sent me." The letter is written on lined executive stationery with header: Executive Mansion Washington. Stationery watermarked as The American Linen Paper. One bust engraving of Harrison included.

GLC00118.03

November 20, 1900

McKinley, William, 1843-1901

Typed letter signed

Title: to Sydney E. Mudd

McKinley thanks Mudd for a message Mudd sent of congratulations. McKinley notes that the message was received and that the comment was appreciated. Typed on executive stationery in blue ink with header Executive Mansion, Washington. Stationery is thick and very pulpy. Watermark is perhaps CKANES ST 4.

GLC00118.04

February 27, 1910

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

Typed letter signed

Title: to James A. Tawney

The letter discusses concerns about public estimates for a district jail and mentions previous letter received from Tawney who lodged a complaint. Writes "[w]e have no right to cut down our estimates and later increase them; and in so far as we have done this I would like to know, because I wish to make a public statement of it." Typed on White House stationery in blue ink with header The White House Washington. Stationery watermarked as Whiting's Woven Linen. One bust engraving of Taft included.

GLC00118.06

August 21, 1918

Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924

Typed letter signed

Title: to Helen H. Gardener

Wilson expresses his distress at Helen Gardner being hospitalized. He explains that his distress arises mostly from her inability to continue to do her fine work. He also offers his assistance in helping her attain her goal. Typed on White House stationery in green ink with header, The White House Washington. Stationery watermarked Whiting's Woven Linen. One bust engraving of Wilson included.

GLC00118.07

June 25, 1924

Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964

Typed letter signed

Title: to John A. Stewart

Signed as Commerce Secretary to the chair of the George Washington Bicentennial Celebration Committee in New York. Declines serving on a George Washington Committee because he has too many commitments already. Typed on Department of Commerce stationery in black ink with header Department of Commerce/Office of the Secretary/Washington. Stationery has a United States governmental watermark on the upper left side. The initials HH.KA (typed) are on the lower left. One bust engraving of Herbert Hoover included.

GLC00118.09

September 9, 1799

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Gov. Edward Rutledge SC

The letter discusses the European war and military preparedness.

GLC00122

September 9, 1799

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Address leaf

Title: Free frank for letter to Rutledge (#122)

GLC00123

June 17, 1811

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Landon Carter

Monroe, Secretary of State, replies to a letter and carriage model he recently received from Carter. Informs Carter that he delivered these items to the patent office immediately. Monroe had become Secretary of State just two months earlier.

GLC00124

April 11, 1808

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander H. Everett

Thanks Everett, Adams' law apprentice, for a letter written in a classical language (Latin or Greek). Senator Adams praises the value of "ancient learning," but writes this letter in English because he has not used his knowledge of the ancient language in a long time and feels his skill may have diminished. He then comments on the law books Everett has read, specifically works by Lord Coke and Blackstone. He also recommends several other works for Everett to read. Adams concludes with some comments about his family.

GLC00125

January 15, 1791

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison re: attack on the Hamilton's Bank of the U.S.

In the letter Pendleton objects to Hamilton's Treasury plan. Also discusses taxes, disposition of public lands, standing army, and peace between Britain and Spain.

GLC00099.145

March 14, 1791

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

Letter includes political matters. Mentions: objections to Hamilton's Treasury plan, Constitutional definition of position of Speaker of the House. Possibly misdated, should be 1792.

GLC00099.146

December 9, 1781

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison re: transmittal letter of the preceding legal document

Transmittal letter for legal brief in the suit of Jones v. Walker. Page 4 is docketed by Madison: "[illegible] inclosing the discussions in the Circuit Court of the US at Richmond on the subject of 'British Debts'." A pencil note identifies the handwriting as Madison's.

GLC00099.148

February 8, 1792

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison re: suggestions for next Census, attack on Hamilton

The letter comments at length and unfavorably on Hamilton's report on manufactures.

GLC00099.149

April 28, 1792

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison re: trade, anti-Hamilton, lawsuits

GLC00099.150

November 28, 1792

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "General" James Madison

In the letter, Madison is saluted as "Dear General" as a joke. Also comments on political pamphlets Madison has sent, states clear anti-Hamilton positions, and discusses relations with the French.

GLC00099.151

January 30, 1795

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Madison

In the letter, Edmund Pendleton discusses the powers of Congress to tax. Also, provides thanks for pamphlets and mentions John Taylor.

GLC00099.152

30 May 1772

Lee, John, fl. 1772

Manuscript document signed

Title: Subpoena for Edmund Pendleton and others

Court subpoena to Edmund Pendleton and others, issued by John Lee, May 30, 1772. Document signed with EP's autograph attestation on verso. (Originally in four pieces.)

GLC00099.153