29 December 1777

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Letter signed

Title: to New Hampshire re: asking for supplies, call to arms & poor state of army

Written in the hand of Robert Hanson Harrison. Washington appeals for clothing and supplies for his troops. Copies of this letter went to every state. Washington writes in part: "We had in Camp on the 23rd Instt. by a field report then taken, not less than 2898 men unfit for duty by reason of their being barefoot and otherwise naked." Fitzpatrick 10: 221-25 (based on the copy sent to Massachusetts).

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22 June 1846

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Document signed

Title: to James Boyd re: circular, instructions to US envoys abroad [printed]

Printed letters signed as Secretary of State.

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June 14, 1776

Hancock, John, 1737-1793

Autograph document signed

Title: [Resolution of the Continental Congress advising New York to make provisions for detecting, restraining and punishing Tories].

Issued by Hancock less than three weeks before the Declaration of Independence, this resolution calls for the suppression of contact with the British among Tories in the colony of New York. It also claims that General George Washington will aid in carrying out these measures.

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10 August 1862

Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Eliakim P. Scammon

Discussing troop movement and requesting transportation for squad losing their team. Written at "Camp at Green Meadows."

GLC03687

1860

Object

Title: [Campaign election token of 1860]

Stamped with profile of Abraham Lincoln with an inscription on edge, "Abm: Lincoln, Rep. Candidate for President." Also includes inscriptions on reverse, "Protection to American Industry," and slogan, "Free homes for free men." With hole punched at top.

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21 September 1838

Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to editor of Quincy Patriot

Written as Member of Congress. A report to his constituents regarding petitions made concerning the right to petition and its suppression through the Gag Rule, abolishing slavery in the District of Columbia and the slave trade in the US, his opposition to the admission of Texas, a condemnation of the "fraudulent" Treaty of New Echota which removed the Cherokee Indians and a bill for suppressing duelling between representatives. Pages are stained.

GLC03707

[ 08 ] December 1880

Document signed

Title: Certifying vote of Georgia presidential electors for Winfield S. Hancock

Document signed by James C. C. Black, Richard E. Kenner, Samuel D. Bradwell

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6 June 1780

De Kalb, Johann, 1721-1780

Autograph letter signed

Title: to George Washington

Written by General De Kalb, known as Baron De Kalb, as second in command of the Carolina campaign. Written to General Washington. Encloses a copy of a letter he sent to the Board of War so Washington would know his route of march (that letter is not included). Says he put the Second Brigade on their march and claims he is setting out at this moment to come up with the troops in front. De Kalb died from wounds he received at the Battle of Camden on 19 August 1780. Some staining on verso, from what appears to be a mat border.

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September 11, 1779

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Elbridge Gerry

Adams talks about his efforts to persuade France to send reinforcements for D'Estaing's fleet, his discussions with Genêt, his relations with Lee and Franklin, and describing Lafayette's arrival in Paris to plead America's cause.

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November 27, 1793

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Thomas Pinckney

The letter talks about the yellow fever epidemic in Philadelphia, negotiations with the Northwest Indians, Citizen Genet, Lafayette, and copper and silver metals for coinage. The federal government moved from Philadelphia to Germantown because of a yellow fever epidemic that lasted through the late summer and autumn. Failure of negotiations with Indian tribes led to the battle of Fallen Timbers in 1794. Jefferson, in his capacity as Secretary of State, had previously requested the recall of Edmond Charles Genêt because of his outrageous behavior as Minister to the United States. In 1792,…

GLC03730

12 May 1780

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to [Philip Mazzei] re: Virginia loan in Europe & British blockade of Charleston

Written as Gov. of Virginia. Jefferson alludes at the end to his hopes that Gen. Benjamin Lincoln would hold Charleston, but his hopes were dashed in the event.

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1864

Manuscript

Title: [Pro-Lincoln campaign speech by a Union army officer who commanded the 15th corps, 2nd division] [incomplete]

Reminds the soldiers of the necessity of the Civil War and why they are fighting, " ... the suppression of the Rebellion and the preservation of American Liberty." Urges the soldiers to vote for the Union ticket and influence their friends and family to do the same. "Upon the result of this election depends the fate of this government. Defeat the Union Ticket and the Union goes to atoms. Elect it - a speedy peace will follow and our Union will be saved and once more happy." Warns soldiers to be aware of traitors and conspirators. A fragment, lacking beginning and end. Paginated 6…

GLC03738

12 August 1805

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Daniel Fisher re: acknowledging book on military tactics

Letter written in the third person, thanking Fisher for the book on military tactics, and noting "It would be great presumption in him [i.e., TJ] to hazard an opinion on a work the subject of which he has been less conversant in than any other." Written in Monticello

GLC03739

1 March 1864

Waterman, Frank A., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lewis Anthony

Discusses the Election of 1864 and soldiers support for President Abraham Lincoln.

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1790

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Pamphlet

Title: Report... on... establishing a uniformity in... weights and measures

Full title: "Report of the Secretary of State, on the subject of establishing a uniformity in the weights, measures, and coins of the United States." Printed by Francis Childs and John Swaine. Jefferson's report on standardizing weights, measures and coins. This report is a primary document in the establishment of the federal government and in the implementation of Jefferson's ideas concerning science and government. Politically the report would bind the nation together as a unit with similar measures, and inventions would be encouraged by uniformity in standards. Jefferson also felt…

GLC03756

16 July 1798

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Letter signed

Title: to William North

Adams as president asks North as Senator from New York, to attend an important session of the Senate where he will communicate new information, probably in relation to the creation of the Provisional Army or the Quasi War with France. On 19 July 1798 North was appointed adjutant general of the army, which carried the rank of brigadier general. In March 1799 he became chief of staff to General Alexander Hamilton. North left the Senate in August 1798 after the New York legislature voted in James Watson.

GLC03757

14 May 1784

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Cranch

Written as ambassador at The Hague, Adams discusses waiting for his family to arrive and how walking six or seven miles per day has helped him overcome the "Disorders into which Voyages Journeys and too much application had thrown me." He concludes by mentioning Mr. Tyler, who was involved with courting a woman. Cranch was the husband of Abigail Adam's sister; Adams greets him as "dear brother."

GLC03759

3 March 1783

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William S[tephens] Smith

Written by General Washington to Lieutenant Colonel Smith as commander of the post at Dobbs Ferry, New York. Discusses the problems of trading with British-occupied New York City and the issue of states ignoring the "barrier between us and the enemy."

GLC03770

1794

Adams, John, 1735-1826

Book

Title: A Defence of the Constitutions of the government of the United States...

New Edition, with a preface extracted from Jedediah Morse's American Geography, describing Adams. Printed by John Stockdale. Bound in contemporary tree calf with gilt edges.

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February 14, 1820

Tyler, John, 1790-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Spencer Roane

Written by Tyler as Republican Congressman from Virginia to Roane as Chief Justice of the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. Writes to Roane about issues surrounding the Missouri Compromise debates. Tyler was concerned with Northern arguments that claimed Congress could restrict slavery in the Territories through their Constitutional powers. Says he is worried "about the nature of the power which is attempted to be exercised by Congress[.] you and myself cannot fail to agree in pronouncing it a bold and daring assumption - warranted neither by the constitution or the principles of justice."…

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25 September 1777

Washington, George, 1732-1799

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Bryan Fairfax re: allowing Fairfax to visit to discuss British peace proposal

With a note in a different hand on the address leaf stating "containing a pas[s]port to travel to the camp." Washington also assures Fairfax of his friendship, despite "the difference in our political Sentiments...."

GLC03674

19 April 1918

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Harvey

Discusses using President Wilson's quote of 1 January in a newspaper article. Criticizes Wilson's prosecution of the war in Europe. Says that Wilson can speed up the war and come "to the left of our allies before it is too late, by just one emotion-fear; and it is only popular opinion which can in this particular crisis cause him fear." Writes that this will only work if the public holds Wilson responsible for the past, and ultimately, the future. Written on Sagamore Hill letterhead.

GLC03663.01

14 December 1909

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Needham

Discusses the political timing of his return from safari. Mentions a possible trip to India and editing his book.

GLC03663.02

19 July 1905

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Typed letter

Title: to Henry Needham

Writes to Neeham, of McClure's magazine, describing his hobbies and interests. He writes, "I am not an athlete; I am simply a good,...out-of-doors man." Copy of a letter with written corrections not in Roosevelt's hand.

GLC03663.03

27 April 1839

Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Davenport

Discusses the second Seminole War in Florida and Georgia. Focuses on the corrupting influence large public expenditures to sustain the war are having on the Americans inhabiting the region. Fears greed will cause the conflict to be elongated and result in the extermination of the Seminole Indians, rather than their removal. Written at Fort Fanning

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