1829/12/08

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Document signed

Title: Patent to Oliver Teal for excavating earth underwater (c/s Van Buren)

"New and useful...machine for excavating earth under water, called Teal's invented metallic scraper." Countersigned by Martin Van Buren as Attorney General. With green ribbon and seal.

GLC07506

1808/12/30

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James Dinsmore re: building bed at Monticello, with sketches

GLC07509

1810/01/17

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Barnes re: activities at Monticello

Also discusses Kosciuzko and Jefferson's financial situation. Written in Monticello

GLC07510

1865/08/28

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Document signed

Title: Pardon of T.N. Dawkins, a South Carolina Confederate (c/s Seward)

Printed pardon for rebellion.

GLC07513

[1861/03/16]

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph manuscript

Title: Reading manuscript of a presidential speech re: relations with Nicaragua

A manuscript written in large letters, welcoming Luis Molina, Minister of Nicaragua. Basler, Roy P. The Collected Works Of Abraham Lincoln. (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1953), Vol. IV 1860 - 1861, p. 286

GLC07519.01

1919/05/20

Lincoln, Robert T., 1843-1926

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Isaac Markens re: enclosing a piece of Lincoln manuscript

"I am enclosing to you a piece of Lincoln mss which is not exciting but is characteristic. It was no doubt held in President Lincoln's hand when making the address to Mr. Molina..."

GLC07519.02

1862/09/05

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Letter signed

Title: to Ginery Twichell re: accepting hospital supplies for wounded soldiers

The supplies came from the Boston area. Accepted 2 weeks before Antietam. Basler, Roy P. The Collected Works Of Abraham Lincoln. (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1953), Vol. V 1861 - 1862, p. 415 - 416.

GLC07520

1864/07/06

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin M. Stanton re: reversing paymaster appointment

Accompanied by Richard O'Neill, ALS, Washington, to Charles O'Neill, 2/19/1886.

GLC07521

1777/09/21

Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Varick re: victory at Freeman's Farm

Discusses discord between Gates and Benedict Arnold.

GLC07498

1779/01/01

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Marquise de Boulainvilliers re: humorous use for Franklin's lightning rods

Written in French. With a collateral wrapper (with note in French), identifying it as a letter concerning marriage of the Marquise's daughter.

GLC07500

1759/11/19

Amherst, Jeffery Amherst, Baron, 1717-1797

Letter signed

Title: to John Bradstreet re: cost of British Army victories at Ticonderoga

GLC07501

1756/08/20

Johnson, William, 1715-1774

Document signed

Title: to Jacob Glen re: calling militia to assemble 6 days after Montcalm took Oswego

"A Good firelock well fixed, a sword, or hatchet [and] forty rounds".

GLC07503

1814/01/14

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Robert Hayes re: insubordination during Creek Indian wars

GLC07504.01

1841/11/06

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Amos Kendall re: giving his deposition

"I lost no time, as far as my strength would permit to answer the interrogatories, and Judge Brown... was good enough to come up today & take my deposition."

GLC07504.02

1862/11/21

Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall", 1824-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William E. Jones re: Jackson leaves to join Lee at Fredericksburg

Mentions leaving the Valley to "Grumble Jones".

GLC07507

1790/01/04

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Document signed

Title: Act of Congress assenting to certain acts of Maryland, Georgia and Rhode Island

GLC07508

1812/05/23

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lancelot Minor re: judgment on lawsuit

To be "levied on the negroes here". Overwritten in parts. Minor is at "Louisa"Written in Monticello

GLC07511

1814/11/14

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jeremiah A. Goodman re: worthless bank note accepted by Jefferson's slave

The worthless South Carolina note was accepted as change of a $5 bill by Jefferson's slave Burwell: "...just throw it in the fire... the sum is too insignificant... only that one does not like to give five dollars for three."

GLC07512

1838/02/02

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Manuscript document signed

Title: Document relating to trespassing and damage claims

Legal document. From Lincoln's first law partnership, in the case of Anderson, Beel and Anderson v. Patterson and Patterson.

GLC07515

1850/05/23

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Header Record

Title: Legal documents: motion filed, with instructions to jury [decimalized]

Legal documents. Lincoln defended Sturgeon who was accused of calling Alsop a "Whore."

GLC07516

[1850/05/23]

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph document signed

Title: Motion filed in case of Sarah Alsop v. John Sturgeon

Motion "in arrest of Judgment" (an appeal) on grounds of jury convicting on wrong definition of adultery. Lincoln defended Sturgeon who was accused of calling Alsop a "Whore." Signed "Ficklin & Lincoln."

GLC07516.01

1854/01/26

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to W.W.R. Woodbury & Wm. Fithian re: legal advice in case of Doctor's estate

Basler, Roy P. The Collected Works Of Abraham Lincoln. (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1953), Vol. II 1848 - 1858, p. 210

GLC07517

1830/05/17

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Letter signed

Title: to James Hillhouse re: amendments to Constitution

Madison writes a detailed critique of amendments proposed by Senator Hillhouse of Connecticut. Hillhouse, a former Federalist, proposed the amendments first in 1808 and published them in 1830. He proposed eliminating the Electoral College and selecting the President and Vice-President by drawing lots from members of the Senate. He also proposed shortening the term of office to 2 years. Madison acknowledges the proposal but raises objections, including the larger states not agreeing to it, the President not having a national perspective, regional prejudices, etc. He concludes "As long as the…

GLC07523

1833/05/17

Madison, James, 1751-1836

Letter signed

Title: to Robley Dunglison re: his failing health, University of Virginina

Written in the hand of Dolley Madison.

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1836/06/28

Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849

Autograph note signed

Title: to Eliza Lee re: sending large lock of James Madison's hair on day of his death

Note reading "James Madison's Hair" with the date. It appears to be written on the address panel of letter (not present). The large lock of hair is colored mostly gray and blond.

GLC07525