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To: Aaron Burr

Submitting 12th Amendment to Aaron Burr. Signed in third person with Burr's docketing.

GLC07977

To: James Monroe

Barbary piracy and its connection to Spain with respect to recently captured ships. With Monroe's docketing.

GLC07978

Ratification of the Constitution

Ratification of the Constitution:" Opposition no doubt will be made to it in this stage ... even if well founded, [it] will in my opinion be improper."

GLC07979

To: Thomas Miller

Fowarding copy of the Treaty of Ghent to the Northern front:
"Hostilities may immediately cease between our troops and those of Great Britian"

GLC07980

Fowarding his correspondence with Spain

Fowarding his correspondence with Spain: The purchase of Florida, Seminole war, Andrew Jackson and execution of Arbuthnot and Ambrister.

GLC07981

To: John Campbell

Endorsing Jackson and attacking John Q. Adams, who " would rejoice at the establishment of a throne on the ruins of our sacred constitution."

GLC07982

to James Monroe

Five days after battle of New Orleans, criticizes delayed supplies:
"The want of them continues to expose me to great hazard. How unfortunate it is that our preparations are always so far behind the events that make them necessary!"

GLC07985

Last Will and Testament

Last Will and Testament. Jackson leaves a presentation sword to his son to use " In support of our glorious union and the constitutional rights of our beloved country" and various other swords to family members. With Secretarial copy of a subsequent...

GLC07987

to George M. Dallas

Buchana's Presidency and politics: " Does it not sound oddly enough to hear ... Douglas ... Question whether he is indeed in or out of the Democratic party? These early open divisions certainly do not argur well."

GLC07990

To: Ambrose Burnside

Praising Burnside and offering support in defense of Knoxville: "Do not be forced into a surrender by short rations. Take all the citizens have to enable you to hold out a few days longer. As soon as you are relieved from the presence of the enemy...

GLC07994

The March from Fredericksburg

The difficult march from Fredericksburg to Richmond vicinity, locating good fround for encampment, desertion in ranks. Written at the Head Quarters of Pickett's Division.

GLC08005

To: Andre de Daschkoff [in French]

As newly appointed U.S. minister to Russia. Working on "Strenthening the already significant relationship between our two countries."

GLC08010

To: Major General E.O.C. Ord.

Following victory at Vicksburg: "Genl Grant evidently wants me to push after Johnston."

GLC08011

To: Major General E.O.C. Ord

Reconstruction of Arkansas and Mississippi. Seven ALS's and one Telegram.

GLC08012

To: Beverly Tucker

Reconstruction: "...the enemy is taking slack rope enough to hang themselves."

GLC08013.02

To: Beverly Tucker

Return from his exile in England and meeting with General Lee.

GLC08013.03

Group of 7 Letters regarding the French and Indian War. [Decimalized .01- .07]

Group of 7 Letters regarding the French and Indian War.

GLC08014

To: [Stephen Williams]

The taking of Quebec, the arrival of the French flag of truce and two French deserters. "...wee here Quebeck is taken: which is rejoising to us: a flag of truce Came in here a few days ago: But would not own any such thing: they own wee are like to...

GLC08014.01

To: General J.E. Hawley

Written on White House stationery. Requesting a copy of the remarks Hawley would make at the "Ceremonial opening." Docket indicates the opening was on May 10, 1876 for President Grant

GLC04360.001

to unknown

Written by Jesse Grant (Ulysses' father) in a shaky hand. Denying a recommendation. "I can not fully endorse Mr. Brainard as a man entitled to the president['s] confidence for judgment Integrity & veracity." [see#31. Brainard recommended a Mr...

GLC04360.002

to Dr. Lyman Abbott

Regarding controversy over black appointments: "Have you noticed that Collier's Weekly attacks me because I have gone too far in my policy of doing justice to the negro while the Evening Post declines to support me because I have not gone far enough...

GLC08002

[Account]

Lists transactions between Henry Knox and Robert Houston regarding land surveys, contracts and other related business.

GLC02437.08760

To: M. Armstrong & Sons

Inquiring about the prices of cotton in February of 1863. He had sent 500 bales to New York to be sold and believes he was cheated. He thanks Armstrong for a "complimentary notice of my 'soldier boy.' But I often receive such letters."

GLC04360.003

To: General J. Grant Wilson.

Written on mourning stationery. Refusing an offer made by Wilson and thanking him for the interest he has shown in her behalf.

GLC04360.004

To: J.B. Chaffee

Western Union Telegram, received at Denver, Colorado. "Father died at Eight O'clock this morning."

GLC04360.005