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3 March 1843

Murphy, David, 1769-1844

Autograph document signed

Title: [Copy of David Murphy's will]

GLC01450.600.071

1783-1815

Murphy, David, 1769-1844

Autograph document signed

Title: [David Murphy's will, unfinished and undated]

GLC01450.600.072

10 August 1825

Murphy, David, 1769-1844

Autograph document

Title: [Ledger for 91 Francois Branch Bible Society]

GLC01450.600.073

19 March 1811

Dodson, James, fl. 1811

Autograph document signed

Title: [Horses sold between David Murphy and James Dodson]

GLC01450.600.074

22 May 1807

Autograph document signed

Title: [Military department declares resignation]

GLC01450.600.075

January 13, 1800

Murphy, David, 1769-1844

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Lowry Donaldson

A letter from David Murphy to James Lowry Donaldson. Donaldson was a register of land claims for the district of Louisiana.

GLC01450.600.076

23 September 1800

Cook, Nathaniel, fl. 1800

Autograph document signed

Title: [David Murphy is sworn in]

GLC01450.600.077

December 13, 1804

Murphy, Richard, fl. 1804

Autograph document signed

Title: [Pledge to form volunteer obligation to help those whose resources have been taken by the wolves]

GLC01450.600.078

1783-1815

Autograph document

Title: Articles of agreement between Joab Lim and David Murphy of the district of New Bourbon.

GLC01450.600.079

23 July 1836

Autograph document

Title: [Announcement of pro-slavery meeting in Kansas]

GLC01450.600.57

February 27, 1812

Newbold, George, fl. 1812

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Samuel Coates

Reports on the political strategy involved in getting a charter for the Bank of America in New York. Details the contents of a letter H. Post sent him in relation to the applications for charter. Outlines strategy for working within the state legislature. Indicates that there are a number of Democrats who are opposed to the application, including the Governor of New York [Daniel D. Tompkins]. Discusses a situation involving Colonel Troup.

GLC03807

14 July 1810

Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: My Dear and Beloved Son

To Benjamin Lincoln Lear

GLC07827.01

23 October 1811

Lear, Tobias, 1762-1816

Autograph letter signed

Title: My Dear and Beloved Son

To Benjamin Lincoln Lear Small tear where seal was opened

GLC07827.02

5 June 1812

Lear, Benjamin Linclon, fl. 1812

Autograph letter signed

Title: My Dear Uncle

To Samuel Storer Esqiure

GLC07827.03

22 October 1812

Lear, Benjamin Linclon, fl. 1812

Autograph letter signed

Title: My Dear and Honored Grandmother

To Mary Lear

GLC07827.04

26 October 1812

Lear, Benjamin Linclon, fl. 1812

Autograph letter signed

Title: My Dear Uncle

To John L. Storer Esqiure

GLC07827.05

3 March 1797

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Manuscript document signed

Title: [Presidential pardon of the ten ringleaders of the Whiskey Rebellion, who had been convicted of high treason]

Countersigned by Timothy Pickering as Secretary of State. Pardons Daniel Hamilton, William Miller, Richard Holcroft, Ebenezer Gallagher, William Hannah, Peter Lisle, David Lock, Alexander Fulton, Samuel Hannah and Thomas Spiers. Includes the comment: "It is ever my desire to temper the administration of justice with a reasonable extension of mercy." This was one of Washington's last official acts as president. The pardon was signed on his final day in office. Has a large paper seal.

GLC08072