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Working draft of the "Centennial oration" delivered at Philadelphia

Original working draft of his speech at the Exposition, accompanied by William M. Evarts ALS to Joseph R. Hawley 3 p. 12/1/1875 and Joseph R. Hawley DS 7/6/1876 officially thanking Evarts for the oration.
[Delivered at exposition celebrating the...

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to Benjamin Rush re: politics under the Constitution

Written as a member of Congress.

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The British counter claims

This editorial examines American responsibility to compensate for destroyed British property during the Civil War. British citizen George Adlain had considered staying in America but his property on Missionary Ridge had suffered damage during the...

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to Alexander J. Sheldon

States that he is receiving countless letters on the subject of the currency. Agrees that banks are quite powerful, "in truth they are the throne," and the banks have a hand in Congress and control over newspapers, but concludes that "this can't...

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to Francis E. Spinner

Hopes that the Republicans in New York can work together amicably.

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Items pertaining to Francis Elias Spinner [Decimalized .01- .05]

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[Notice declaring resolutions passed by the Massachusetts state senate intended to raise militia to meet Massachusetts' quota in the Continental Army]

Issued by Hancock as Governor of Massachusetts. Sent up for concurrence by Nathaniel Gorham as Speaker of the House of Representatives, read and concurred on June 16, 1781 by Samuel Adams as the President of the Massachusetts State Senate, signed by...

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[Confiscating the property of John Troutbeck, a Tory from Massachusetts]

Partially form filled in and signed by Paine, the Attorney General of Massachusetts. States that because Troutbeck removed to British territory (during the American Revolution" his property in Waltham, Massachusetts was being confiscated in...

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to Benjamin Huntington

Brigadier General Parsons complains about insufficient provisions and decreasing numbers of troops, in which he did not see "in the present Temper of the Country a possibility of recruiting them again. Rails against Congress and the promotion of...

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to Nathaniel Bowditch

Thanks Bowditch for the extract of his review from the North American and asks him to lecture at the University of Virginia. Bowditch, an astronomer and mathematician, turned down a position at the University in 1818, but kept in contact with...

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[1860 Presidential election Democratic ticket Breckinridge-Lane]

Democratic ticket for John C. Breckinridge of Kentucky for president and Joseph Lane of Oregon for Vice President. Printed with bust portrait images of both candidates. Includes a list of electors from each district and informs that election day is...

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to Eliakim P. Scammon

Hayes writes as Lieutenant Colonel of the 23rd Regiment of Ohio Volunteers to Scammon, his superior, as commander of the 1st Brigade. Discusses preparations for the inspection of the 23rd Ohio. States that they cannot always have there train ready...

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[Delay of execution for Edward Johnson for five weeks].

Signed by Governor of Massachusetts Hancock and countersigned by Secretary of the State John Avery. Johnson was to be hanged for burglary. After requesting further time to prepare for death, he was granted a suspension of his sentence for five...

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to Landon Carter re: calling for America's independence, troubles with Britain

Written as delegate to Congress from Virginia. Docketed with comments by Carter, the recipient.

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to Marquis D'Humieres

Provides details of the French capture of Rosas during the Catalonian revolt in Spain.

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to R.W. Latham

Jackson writes to Latham at Upperville, Virginia. Discusses Stockly Donelson's default on a contract involving the purchase of enslaved people from Andrew Jackson Donelson and Andrew Jackson, Jr. Latham who attempted to hold A. J. Donelson and...

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Laws of the Republic of Texas

A second volume was planned but never published.

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To the People of Maryland

Mildly pro-Confederate broadside issued by Hicks as governor of Maryland during the secession crisis, before the border states had seceded. Concerns the impending crisis and what side Maryland should take in it, but firmly associates Maryland's...

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to John Angel James Creswell

Marked as "Private." General Birney discusses the publication of an enclosed certificate (not included) with Creswell, a United States Representative from Maryland. Discussing African American soldiers, states "In July, I was authorized by telegram...

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War Meeting! at Laona!

Recruitment broadside with woodcut of American eagle on top of shield. The eagle holds a banner that says "The Union Must and Shall Be Preserved!" Says there is a meeting at the church in Laona. Discussion to be on raising volunteers for the defense...

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Wide-Awake Vocalist, or Rail Splitter's song book.

Songbook for the 1860 Republican presidential campaign. Published by E.A. Daggett, New York. Proclaims itself, "The best collection of words and music ever published for a campaign."

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to Horatio Wright

Enclosing an order sending General Frederick Steele to the Department of the Columbia, and stating that General Godfrey Weitzel should replace him. The third page is written vertically. One full length seated engraving of Sheridan included.

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Archive of Captain John Bryant, Deputy Commissary of Military Stores at the Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts [Decimalized .001-.117]

Includes letters from Henry Knox (28 letters), Henry Jackson, Samuel Hodgdon, Timothy Pickering, Benjamin Lincoln, William Simmons, John Crane, and Jonathan Jackson among others.

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to John Langdon

Written by New Hampshire Continental Congressman Whipple, a Declaration of Independence signer, to Langdon agent for Continental prizes and superintendent of the construction of several ships of war. Langdon had resigned his Congressional seat in...

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to Comte de Moustier re: possibilities of increased trade with France

Discusses tobacco, wool, etc. Washington comments on the good sense of trading with France, the "Maritime Genius of this Country", and his hope that the new national government may strengthen America's ties to France. Published in: Fitzpatrick...

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to Comte de Moustier re: rejecting his claim to deal directly with Washington

Written as President, to the French Minister to the US. Moustier wished to bypass the cabinet in negotiating a commercial treaty. Published in: Fitzpatrick, Writings of GW, 30: 333-35.

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to Comte de Moustier re: progress of US under constitution & hopes for France

Written as President. Published in: Fitzgerald, Writings of GW, 31: 141-42.

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to Comte de Moustier [in French]

A rather formal letter of thanks which mentions Washington's hospitality at Mount Vernon towards the end. Signed in the text by Lafayette.

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to Comte de Moustier [in French]

A rather formal letter mentioning the voyage. Letter also mentions the letter of introduction to Washington. No year, but inferred from content. Signed in the text by Lafayette.

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to Sam Chapman

Written on stationery of the Department of Justice. Discusses Grant's endorsement of Lee's pardon after the war, and Johnson's refusal to grant it. He discusses politics during the Reconstruction era. He comments "there was more vindictiveness...

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to unknown

Mentions that business and ill health have kept him from writing. Congratulates him on the arrival of the French fleet and the minister. Informs that the fleet has gone to Rhode Island. Addressed to "Dear General." Washington is suggested as a...

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to unknown

Encloses a letter (not included) from "an old woman, who with the rest of his negroes, was liberated by Mr. Alexander Donelson." Notes that the entire family, with the exception of the woman and her husband, left for Liberia. Her son and daughter...

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to John Y. Mason re: opinions on the annexation of Texas, US claim to Oregon

Written to Mason, Secretary of the Navy. Also requests an appointment for John Adams (no relation to JQ Adams) to midshipman.

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to Alexander Hamilton

Lafayette states that he arrived last night and will set out for Philadelphia. He writes about his recommendation to General George Washington that Hamilton should be made Adjutant General. Explains the reasons he gave in support of his...

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to William Fitzhugh (Rooney) Lee

Personal letter to his son concerning his approaching manhood. Lee asks if he will be ready to meet its demands. He advises him that he has the means to educate and support his children but that Rooney Lee should select his own course. He uses...

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[Promotion of James B. McPherson to Major General of Volunteers]

Official document promoting McPherson to Major General of Volunteers beginning October 8, 1862, signed by President Lincoln and countersigned by Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. Partially printed from an engraving, with blanks filled in by hand...

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[Presidential pardon of William Fugitt, who in the District of Columbia had been convicted of horse stealing in July 1860].

Pardoned by Abraham Lincoln near the end of his sentence since he was a youth of 17 years at the time of his conviction, he was believed to be a tool of older criminals, and at the petition of citizens. Countersigned by Secretary of State William H...

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Letter to William Jarvis and copied letter from Samuel Snow to Madison [Decimalized .01-.02]

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to William Jarvis

Secretary of State Madison discusses wine, crops, Dolley's health, and problems with Europe. Jarvis was American consul at Lisbon.

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to William Jarvis

President Madison thanks Jarvis, United States Consul in Portugal, for a flock of Merino sheep. States that both he and former President Thomas Jefferson encourage the propagation of Merinos for the public good. Informs Jarvis of recent election...

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[Authority to affix the seal to a treaty with Umpqua Indians and the Calapooia Indians in the Umpqua Valley]

Partially printed document signed as President. Treaty made on 29 November 1854. One bust engraving of Franklin Pierce included.

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The Globe Extra v. 5 #19, 24-25, v.6 #1, 3-10, 12-27 re: campaign of 1840

Including vol. 4 nos. 19, 24-25 and vol. 6 nos. 1, 3-10 and 12-27. Printed by Blair and Rives.

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A System of penal law for the U.S.A. ... by Edward Livingston

Signed twice by Polk. Printed by Gales & Seaton.

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to unknown

Written by Monroe in retirement to an unknown recipient, but the collateral file has paperwork that says it is to Tench Ringgold. That cannot be confirmed, although it is possible. Ringgold was a well known Republican politician in Washington, D.C...

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to Mr. Johnson re: work on civil service reform

Written as Civil Service Commissioner

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to James McHenry

Comments on McHenry's retirement. Describes Baltimore as "almost ruined, as a place suitable for Gentlemen who loved [George] Washington & inbibed his sentiments." Comments on congressional activities, the failure of a bill proposed by congressman...

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to William Livingston

States he had already received the intelligence Livingston sent to him. Not aware if the fleet brought with it either troops or Henry Clinton. Notes "The Enemy remain in the same position upon the point." Signed as Commander in Chief of American...

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to Magistrates of Philadelphia re: his respect for civil authority & liberty

Washington writes that he feels pleased by their praise and notes how he has endeavored to avoid violating liberty and civil authority. Written six months before being approached by Lewis Nicola with a plan to make Washington the king of the United...

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Trial of the conspirators for the assassination of president Lincoln, &c. Argument of John A. Bingham, Special Judge Advocate, in reply to the arguments of the several counsel for Mary E. Surratt, David E. Herold, Lewis Payne, Geroge Atzerodt, Michael O'Laughlin, Samuel A. Mudd, Edward Spangler, and Samuel Arnold, charged with conspiracy and the murder of Abraham Lincoln, late president of the United States

Published by the Government Printing Office. Accuses the conspirators of aiding the rebellion and undermining the Constitution and the laws of the nation. Also makes accusations regarding the involvement and instigation of Jefferson Davis...

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to Messrs. Hudson & Goodwin

Writing to his publishers, Webster acknowledges their letter that told him that 500 grammars had been shipped. He wants 4,000 copies of his spelling book that he can sell in Philadelphia and would like them to print 10,000 more copies for spring...

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