February 4, 1847

Corwin, Thomas, 1794-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James A. Briggs

Ohio Senator Corwin informs Briggs that he showed Mr. W. an article in the Cleveland, Ohio newspaper, The Plain Dealer. Refers to an enclosed note from Mr. W. (not included). Informs Briggs that debate regarding the "3 Million Appropriation Bill" will be opened the following day by Georgia Senator John Berrien. Declares that the Whig side of the House of Representatives will fully object to the bill.

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19 April 1819

Crawford, William Harris, 1772-1834

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Wilde

Written by Crawford as Secretary of Treasury in the Monroe Administration to Wilde, a famous scholar, poet and lawyer from Georgia. Wilde served as a Congressman 1815-1817. Crawford was writing a letter of introduction for Moses Young, one of the principal clerks in the State Department. Says he has pecuniary interests in Augusta and wishes to recommend him to Wilde's attention. Says he does not know Young, but has heard positive reports on his character.

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12 October 1802

Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849

Autograph letter signed

Title: to David Harris

Discusses his attempt to ascertain the fee that should be paid to Luther Martin, a lawyer, by comparing the case to others. States that as far as he can ascertain, the highest fee ever given to a "gentleman of the bar" by the Treasury was to Alexander Hamilton, who was given $500 for a case concerning the constitutionality of the carriage tax. Advises Harris that Martin will get the fee the Bank usually gives and if he is not satisfied with that, please let him know what he thinks is a reasonable offer. Addressed to Harris as Cashier of the Office of Discount and Deposit in Baltimore,…

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20 August 1777

Harrison, Robert H., 1745-1790

Document signed

Title: [Receipt recording George Washington's repayment of a loan]

Harrison, Secretary to General George Washington, confirms Washington's repayment. Harrison writes from Neshaminy Camp, Pennsylvania.

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26 May 1884

Ingersoll, Robert G., 1833-1899

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Riblay

Writes that "there is no paper I know of containing the speech. W. C. P. Fanell of this city 1315. K. Street has published my lectures, including the extract you mention." Written on personal stationery.

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3 July 1797

Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvanus Bourne

Serving as Secretary of State, Pickering responds to a letter received Bourne. Relates some of President John Adams' diplomatic appointments, including Bourne's appointment as Consul General for the Batavian Republic. Informs Bourne of the appointment of John Beeldemaker as United States Consul to Rotterdam.

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30 December 1824

Van Rensselaer, Stephen, 1764-1839

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George W. Featherstonhaugh

Asks about acquiring "a quantity of tares" and mentions that "poor [Henry] Clay is quite low-spirited." Van Rensselaer cast the deciding ballot for John Quincy Adams in the 1825 House vote for President (1824 election) held shortly after this letter was written.

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10 September 1844

Walker, Robert J., 1801-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas C. Reynolds

Walker, a United States Senator from Mississippi, relates that he has not received an abolition pamphlet to which Reynolds previously referred. Mentions another pamphlet, also pertaining to abolition, and notes the importance of its circulation. Reports that the Central Committee of Virginia requested 5000 copies of the pamphlet.

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27 March 1834

Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to D. Williams

Replies to a letter from Williams, a Boston lawyer, sent on 3 March 1834. Discusses the advantages gained by merchants and manufacturers due to "the cheapness of internal exchange."

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16 June 1781

Sumter, Thomas, 1734-1832

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathanael Greene

Written by the partisan fighter Brigadier General Sumter, known as the "Carolina Gamecock," to Major General Greene as commander of the Southern Department. Sumter had refused to formally join Greene's command, but was assiting him in the unsuccessful siege of Ninety-Six, which continued until 19 June 1781. Says he received Greene's letter and that there are accounts that the British were 12 miles above Orangeburg. Claims there are 1,500 troops commanded by Lord Rowden. They also have 400 cavalry troops and eight field pieces. Seems that the Ninety-Six is their destination. Says he is waiting…

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3 September 1898

Eddy, Mary Baker, 1821-1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Oliver C. Sabin

Thanks him for his vindication of Christian Science in his "interesting Washington News letter." Adds, "we are about to start a weekly newspaper in Boston, but I see no reason for its conflicting in the least with the circulation of your paper."

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28 November 1826

Trumbull, John, 1756-1843

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Charles Bulfinch

Listing titles for Trumbull's four existing Revolutionary War paintings in the rotunda of the Capitol and four he proposed to create for the rotunda's empty recesses. The extant paintings depicted Independence Day, Saratoga, York Town, and Annapolis. Trumbull was not commissioned for the proposed paintings of Bunker Hill, Quebec, Trenton, and Princeton. He hoped these paintings would create a "series of the History of the Revolution." He also suggests engraving keys (to the people in the paintings) in the printed guide to the Capitol, rather than placing them directly under the paintings.…

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1779-1950

Header Record

Title: American statesmen & public servants: 40 letters & docs [decimalized]

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11 April 1882

Brooks, Phillips, 1835-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mr. Holbrook

Brooks, an influential American Episcopal bishop, informs Holbrook "I have received your note of kind appreciation & acknowledgement of my small help at St. Paul's during Lent. I am sure you will believe that it was a great pleasure to come & that I enjoyed my visits very much." Written on stationery with "233 Clarendon Street. Boston" printed in top right corner. Brooks is author of the song "O Little Town of Bethlehem."

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25 November 1854

Burlingame, Anson, 1820-1870

Autograph letter signed

Title: to H.E. Seclye

Burlingame, a future Massachusetts State Representative, discusses opportunities to lecture in front of an association led by H.E. Seclye. Informs Seclye that he is making arrangements to visit lyceums in New York.

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26 October 1865

Chandler, Zachariah, 1813-1879

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Preston King

Chandler, a Republican Senator from Michigan, discusses a large warehousing firm with King, Collector of Customs of the Port of New York. States that T. F. Driggs of Michigan is a partner in the warehousing firm.

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19 June 1805

Cheves, Langdon, 1776-1857

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Andrew Pickens

Introduces a friend, John Parker, Esquire who is visiting South Carolina for health reasons. Asks Pickens to please extend a welcome to Parker. With floral doodle in pencil on page three.

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2 December 1905

Choate, Joseph Hodges, 1832-1917

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Peyton F. Miller

Thanks Miller for his "A group of great lawyers of Columbia County, New York," published 1904, DeVinne Press. Written on stationery of 60 Wall Street.

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4 April 1855

Denver, James William, 1817-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James C. Dobbin

California State Representative Denver recommends Singleton Vaughn, Jr., to Dobbin, Secretary of the Navy, for a vacant position in the Annapolis, Maryland Naval Academy. States that Vaughn's family "is very respectable but poor, which will induce [Vaughn] to make greater exertions to build up his own fortunes." Also signed by Milton S. [Sathauer?] who includes a brief recommendation for Vaughn.

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2 October 1890

Fuller, Melville Weston, 1833-1910

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George F. Edmunds

Discusses scheduling court cases. Written on stationery of the 5th Avenue Hotel.

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14 April 1845

Greenleaf, Simon, 1783-1853

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Francis E. Parker, Anson Burlingame, and A. Peniston

Greenleaf, a Harvard University professor, declines a dinner invitation from committee members of the Dane Law School (possibly another name given to Harvard's Law School). States that "a meeting of the Law School in Boston will be a surrender of its distinctive character as an association of literary men." Suggests using the new rooms in Dane Hall for the proposed meeting.

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14 December 1779

Lawrence, John, ?-1810

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jeremiah Wadsworth

Complains of his "situation" in the army, and hopes Wadsworth can help him resolve it. Does not specify his exact complaint, but knows Wadsworth has friends in Congress, and hopes they can assist him in rectifying his problem. Lawrence is possibly seeking congressional confirmation of his rank in office.

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3 September 1830

Livingston, Edward, 1764-1836

Letter signed

Title: to unknown

Livingston, a Senator from Louisiana, discusses a bill he is preparing.

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9 February 1790

Maclay, William, 1737-1804

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Nicholson

Senator Maclay informs Nicholson, Comptroller-General of Pennsylvania, of actions in Congress. Mentions resolutions and debates initiated by Thomas Scott, James Jackson, and John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg. States that he will forward more information as Congress proceeds, in hopes that Nicholson may "watch over the interests of Pennsylvania."

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13 April 1860

O'Conor, Charles, 1804-1884

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Luther R. Marsh

Suggests giving a dinner to bring together two acquaintances to discuss a matter previously mentioned between O'Conor and Marsh. O'Conor wishes Marsh to speak with this Boston friend before making a final decision.

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