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[Bill from E.J. Dupont de Nemours & Co. for the state of Georgia]
January 22, 1861
Dupont de Nemours, E. J., fl. 1861
Bill for Governor Joseph E. Brown of Georgia for cannon, muskets, cartridges and other munitions. Totals $8452.12.
GLC00508.14
to Thomas I. Wharton
August 28, 1823
Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
Henry Clay discusses his position in favoring emancipation 25 years earlier and how his continuing feelings defeated him at the polls several times due to the interest and demand of continuing to enslave people. He writes, "My opinion is unchanged...
GLC00509
General Order No. 54
6 May 1865
Taylor, Richard, 1826-1879
Printed broadside of Confederate General Richard Taylor's surrender to Union General Edward S. Canby on 4 May 1865 at Citronelle, Alabama. Under the terms of the surrender officers retained their sidearms and horses, but property and equipment were...
GLC00512
to William Davies
November 3, 1781
Lee, Richard Henry, 1732-1794
Written by Lee, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, as a legislator in the Virginia Assembly to Davies as Commissioner of the Virginia War Office in Richmond. Asks Davies to see that arms taken from militiamen at Gloucester, probably used at...
GLC00513
to Mary Ann Brown
May 12, 1857
Brown, John, 1800-1859
John Brown writes to his wife enclosing a draft for thirty dollars from Gerrit Smith and his wife, Ann Carrol Fitzhugh Smith. Part of the money is to be used on presents, and the rest on expenses. She must try and make the money last, since he does...
GLC00516
A Proclamation: [amnesty offer to Shays's rebels]
February 17, 1787
Bowdoin, James, 1726-1790
Offers pardons to Massachusetts citizens who participated in Shay's Rebellion (1786-1787). Document includes a printed seal of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Printed by Adams and Nourse. Noted in Ford no. 2474.
GLC00518
to George Gibson
October 15, 1822
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
An appeal to Gibson for an increase in the salary of the indebted Captain Thornton, who Jackson assures is an excellent officer.
GLC00519
to James T. Armstrong
January 28, 1844
Advice to West Point Cadet James Trooper Armstrong concerning studies and subordination. He hopes that Armstrong will follow after his father General Robert Armstrong, and his grandfather, John Armstrong Jr.
GLC00520
to Earl Van Dorn
March 30, 1863
Forrest, Nathan Bedford, 1821-1877
Reports that local citizens have complained about property destruction by Confederate troops. Claims that their men are doing more harm than if the Union forces were there. Recommends replacing officers and moving the troops. Argues "As a general...
GLC00521
to Rachel Jackson
April 25, 1814
Informs his wife that he has returned "from the junction of the Coosee and Tallapoosee" and that "The Creeks are conquered, some submitting unconditionally, and other whose crimes are great flying towards Pensacola." Outlines his travel plans before...
GLC00522
to William H. Crawford
March 23, 1816
Reports to Secretary of War Crawford on examining forts in the south. Sends a letter from General Smith (not included) "communicating the probability of an Indian War, and the previous arrangements necessary to meet such disturbances. Discusses...
GLC00523
to Hardy M. Cryer
March 1, 1827
States that he wishes to visit Cryer and his old friends in Sumner County, but does not want any parades or "speech making." With the Presidential Election fast approaching, Jackson is taking much criticism, and does not want to attract more, so asks...
GLC00524
General Orders no. 9 [decimalized: order with pass]
11 April 1865
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
GLC00526
General Order No. 9
Lee's farewell orders to his troops, written the day after his surrender to Grant. Docketed "General R. E. Lee's Farewell Orders." Written from Appomattox Court House, Virginia. This version is said to be one of the second group made out by Lee's...
GLC00526.01
Parole pass for Sgt J. H. Williams of Co. B 15th Regt S. Carolina Vols.
10 April 1865
Williams, John Henry, fl. 1865
Parole pass for Williams, printed in the field, roughly a quarter sheet of paper. The signature is faded but the rest of the document is quite clear. Accompanied by collateral newsclippings concerning Williams. Written at the Appomattox Court House
GLC00526.02
Journal of the Quakers exiled to Virginia. [Decimalized .01-.02]
1777
Fisher, Samuel R., fl. 1777
[decimalized 00527.01-00527.02]
GLC00527
Journal of the exiled friends in Virginia.
September 2, 1777 - December 31, 1777
Daily journal of one of the company of Quakers suspected of disloyalty, detained, and exiled from Pennsylvania to Winchester and Stauton, Virginia during the Revolutionary War. Contains details of the imprisonment and removal from Philadelphia...
GLC00527.01
[Exiles in Virginia: with observations on the conduct of the Society of Friends during the Revolutionary War].
1848
Gilpin, Thomas, fl. 1848
A compilation of the official papers of the government and the edited transcription of the journal written by exile Samuel Fisher and others about the Philadelphia Quakers who were exiled to Virginia in 1777 and 1778. Gilpin was a son of one of the...
GLC00527.02
Constitution [printing of first draft, docketed by James Wilson]
[ 06 August 1787 ]
Constitutional Convention, 1787
First two leaves in facsimile, with docketed wrapper. Committee of Detail printing. First draft. Wilson chaired the Committee of Five which drafted this copy of the Constitution. With one correction in Wilson's hand. Docket on blank wrapper:...
GLC00528
Collection of letters of the Presidents [decimalized]
1786 - 1901
[decimalized 00529.01-00529.08]
GLC00529
to Elbridge Gerry
July 14, 1786
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
Comments on an impending lawsuit. Discusses Virginia Governor Patrick Henry's recent request to Congress for assistance against the Indians and the problems it poses for the federal government : "as the ultimate decision of Congress upon the...
GLC00529.01
to James Searle
May 15, 1789
Adams, John, 1735-1826
Written by Adams as vice president to Searle, a former Continental Congressman, who was involved in business in Philadelphia. Says he is happy to hear of Searle's success and happiness in business. Says it was one piece of good news he has received...
GLC00529.02
to William Plumer
May 13, 1812
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
Discusses his isolation and the lack of fresh news, his criticisms the writings of a man named Walsh (probably Robert Walsh), his opposition to War of 1812, and his inability to write openly because his letters are opened and read in transit. Adams...
GLC00529.03
to A. C. Paige
February 21, 1842
Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862
Discusses slavery and the Union in relationship to politics. States, in part: "Whilst we cling to the Union we must yield to our sister states all that was intended to be secured to them by the Constitution." Also discusses publication of the letter...
GLC00529.04
to R. C. Wood
October 19, 1847
Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
Zachary Taylor writes to his son-in-law, a U.S. Army surgeon in Baltimore, about the presidential campaign, with doubt about his chances. In regard to the congressional debate over slavery, expresses his hope that a compromise will be achieved, since...
GLC00529.05
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