25 January 1838

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Encloses a letter (not included) from "an old woman, who with the rest of his negroes, was liberated by Mr. Alexander Donelson." Notes that the entire family, with the exception of the woman and her husband, left for Liberia. Her son and daughter, John and Celia, have lost their children since their arrival at Liberia, and the woman has not heard from any of her other relatives. Requests the recipient to give the enclosed letter to the Secretary of the Colonization Society in Washington, D.C. for delivery to the old woman's family.

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05 March 1844

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Y. Mason re: opinions on the annexation of Texas, US claim to Oregon

Written to Mason, Secretary of the Navy. Also requests an appointment for John Adams (no relation to JQ Adams) to midshipman.

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28 November 1780

Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Alexander Hamilton

States that he arrived last night and will set out for Philadelphia. Writes about his recommendation to General George Washington that Hamilton should be made Adjutant General. Explains the reasons he gave in support of his recommendation. Assures that Washington values Hamilton's friendship greatly. Comments on his own friendship with and fondness for Hamilton. Gives compliments to Mrs. Hamilton, General Philip Schuyler, and the Schuyler family.

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2 June 1853

Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Fitzhugh (Rooney) Lee

Personal letter to his son concerning his approaching manhood. Lee asks if he will be ready to meet its demands. He advises him that he has the means to educate and support his children but that Rooney Lee should select his own course. He uses Rooney's older brother George Washington Custis Lee as an example to follow. Lee discusses Rooney's chances of getting into West Point, and is doubtful that he will get an appointment. Lee indicates that he may be denied for medical reasons because of a childhood injury that resulted in the loss of part of his fingers. Lee's letter stresses…

GLC03325

16 March 1863

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Document signed

Title: [Promotion of James B. McPherson to Major General of Volunteers]

Official document promoting McPherson to Major General of Volunteers beginning October 8, 1862, signed by President Lincoln and countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. Partially printed from an engraving, with blanks filled in by hand. Features two detailed patriotic scenes and a blue paper seal from the War Office. Docketed at top by Adjutant General L. Thomas on March 16, 1863.

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27 December 1862

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Document signed

Title: [Presidential pardon of William Fugitt, who in the District of Columbia had been convicted of horse stealing in July 1860].

Pardoned by Abraham Lincoln near the end of his sentence since he was a youth of 17 years at the time of his conviction, he was believed to be a tool of older criminals, and at the petition of citizens. Countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward.

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14 January 1803

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Header Record

Title: Letter to William Jarvis and copied letter from Samuel Snow to Madison [Decimalized .01-.02]

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1 November 1805

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Jarvis

Secretary of State Madison discusses wine, crops, Dolley's health, and problems with Europe. Jarvis was American consul at Lisbon.

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17 June 1810

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Jarvis

President Madison thanks Jarvis, United States Consul in Portugal, for a flock of Merino sheep. States that both he and former President Thomas Jefferson encourage the propagation of Merinos for the public good. Informs Jarvis of recent election results.

GLC03331

30 March 1855

Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869

Printed document signed

Title: [Authority to affix the seal to a treaty with Umpqua Indians and the Calapooia Indians in the Umpqua Valley]

Partially printed document signed as President. Treaty made on 29 November 1854. One bust engraving of Franklin Pierce included.

GLC03335

1838 - 1841

Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849

Book signed

Title: The Globe Extra v. 5 #19, 24-25, v.6 #1, 3-10, 12-27 re: campaign of 1840

Including vol. 4 nos. 19, 24-25 and vol. 6 nos. 1, 3-10 and 12-27. Printed by Blair and Rives.

GLC03336

1828

Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849

Book signed

Title: A System of penal law for the U.S.A. ... by Edward Livingston

Signed twice by Polk. Printed by Gales & Seaton.

GLC03337

14 March 1828

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Written by Monroe in retirement to an unknown recipient, but the collateral file has paperwork that says it is to Tench Ringgold. That cannot be confirmed, although it is possible. Ringgold was a well known Republican politician in Washington, D.C., and was serving as U.S. Marshall for the District of Columbia when this letter was penned. He was also active in helping Monroe receive reimbursement from the government for Monroe's previous diplomatic work. Says at the insistance of his friends in Albemerle County, Virginia, he has had his memoirs printed in pamphlet form. Is sending a copy to…

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14 November 1890

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Johnson re: work on civil service reform

Written as Civil Service Commissioner

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29 November 1812

Tallmadge, Benjamin, 1754-1835

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James McHenry

Comments on McHenry's retirement. Describes Baltimore as "almost ruined, as a place suitable for Gentlemen who loved [George] Washington & inbibed his sentiments." Comments on congressional activities, the failure of a bill proposed by congressman (and former Maryland governor) Robert Wright, the House's passage of a bill raising army pay and protecting soldiers with debt. Also mentions early defeats in the War of 1812: "Our Northern & Western Armies seem to be doomed to misfortune and Disgrace." McHenry was a former secretary of war. Tallmadge was then a Connecticut congressman.

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20 June 1780

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Letter signed

Title: to William Livingston

States he had already received the intelligence Livingston sent to him. Not aware if the fleet brought with it either troops or Henry Clinton. Notes "The Enemy remain in the same position upon the point." Signed as Commander in Chief of American Forces. Written three days before the Battle of Springfield.

GLC03343

[ 17 December 1781 ]

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Magistrates of Philadelphia re: his respect for civil authority & liberty

Washington writes that he feels pleased by their praise and notes how he has endeavored to avoid violating liberty and civil authority. Written six months before being approached by Lewis Nicola with a plan to make Washington the king of the United States.

GLC03344

1865

Bingham, John Armor, 1815-1900

Book

Title: Trial of the conspirators for the assassination of president Lincoln, &c. Argument of John A. Bingham, Special Judge Advocate, in reply to the arguments of the several counsel for Mary E. Surratt, David E. Herold, Lewis Payne, Geroge Atzerodt, Michael O'Laughlin, Samuel A. Mudd, Edward Spangler, and Samuel Arnold, charged with conspiracy and the murder of Abraham Lincoln, late president of the United States

Published by the Government Printing Office. Accuses the conspirators of aiding the rebellion and undermining the Constitution and the laws of the nation. Also makes accusations regarding the involvement and instigation of Jefferson Davis (president of the Confederate States) and other rebel leaders. Asserts that everyone involved with the conspiracy is guilty by way of "common design." Bingham argues that there should be no distinction between those were simply involved in the plotting of the conspiracy and those who carried out the vicious attacks.

GLC03345

03 December 1788

Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Comte de Moustier re: thanks for information on France, American manners

Written by Morris as American Minister to France. Morris also writes that he "cannot flatter myself that my Country men and above all my Country Women will shew so much good Sense and such Sensibility as daily to render your Situation more and more agreable [sic]." He notes that American manners may not be "sufficiently advanced to have got around to what is quite natural."

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23 February 1789

Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Comte de Moustier re: thanking for letter of introduction, praise for service

Written by Morris as American Minister to France. Morris also talks about the elections for the Estates General and the optimism which pervaded France at this time.

GLC03275

13 March 1789

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Comte de Moustier re: French fiscal crisis, political affairs, elections

Written as American minister to France. The electioneering was for the gathering of the Estates General. Moderate ink bleedthrough. Published in: Boyd, Papers of TJ, 14: 652-54.

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27 April 1789

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Comte de Moustier re: observations on Congress, hopes for France

Franklin expresses his regrets for the late assembly of Congress, and adds his best wishes for the momentous meeting of the Estates General meeting that very day, "I pray sincerely that by means of that Assembly the public Interests may be advanced and succeed, and the future welfare and Glory of French Nation be firmly established."

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03 December 1790

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Comte de Moustier re: regrets Moustier's return to Europe, Bill of Rights

Written as Secretary of State. Jefferson actually had helped engineer Moustier's recall after his stormy tenure as French ambassador.

GLC03280

15 October [ 1787 ]

Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Comte de Moustier [in French]

Year inferred from similar letters. Lafayette's desire to visit America again. Lafayette writes that he is "impatient" to see again his American friends.

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30 May 1788

Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Comte de Moustier re: Moustier's feeling slighted, relations (in French)

Lafayette writes that the Republican style is sometimes "un peu froide" and that the American exterior can be a little cold compared to that of France. He also comments on the importance of a National Assembly

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