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Discusses the naval battle of Enterprise and Boxer. "No heart is more rejoiced than mine at these mortifications of English pride." Docketed. Written in Monticello

GLC06708

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Autograph letter signed

to Patrick K. Rogers re: University of Virginia opening delayed

1819/06/23

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Jefferson writes that the general opening of the University will be delayed to 1821. Dr. Cooper may open a school of philosophy, chemistry, mineralogy and law. Written in Monticello

GLC06709

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Autograph document signed

Bill for his ride to New York and Philadelphia announcing the Suffolk resolves

1774/10

Revere, Paul, 1735-1818

The document, "The Town of Boston to Paul Revere," lists travel from Boston to New York, New York to Philadelphia, and his time, for a total of 55 pounds, 3 shillings and 6 pence. There are two pen-strokes of letters at the top of the document.

GLC06711

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Letter signed

to Gov. of Virginia re: transmitting acts of Congress

1792/05/21

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Acts involve land grants, protection of frontiers, militias, debt relief, duties on spirits, national defense, altering Treasury and War Departments, copper coinage, governing territories, etc.

GLC06712

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Letter signed

to Persifor F. Smith re: Mexican War, brevets, discusses his role in the battles

1851/05/28

Beauregard, G.T. (Gustave Toutant), 1818-1893

Discusses Beauregard's role in Mexican War battles. He complains about only receiving two brevets saying: "Give unto Caesar what is Caesar's."

GLC06715

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Document signed

to Frank J. Kozicki re: Anfa hotel plans, Casablanca conference site Jan. 1943

1944/09/14

Churchill, Winston, 1874-1965

The printed plan of the hotel, signed simply "Winston Churchill." Accompanied by a cover letter from Churchill's secretary, Kozicki's (damaged) request to FDR and a negative response from FDR's secretary, Grace Tully.

GLC06716

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Autograph letter signed

to Mr. Clemint re: an obituary

1890/08/31

Hassam, Childe, fl. 1890

"Please keep my impressionistic prose as it is."

GLC06718

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Autograph letter signed

to John H. Houston re: political turmoil in Tenn. after election of 1824

1825/04/20

Houston, Sam, 1793-1863

Describing the turmoil in Tennesse (his home state), he comments "Political firment at home." He also notes that "Miss M." concluded to defer matters until fall.

GLC06719

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Autograph letter signed

to Judge Peters re: thanks for Biddle's address on agriculture

1822/02/20

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

A wonderful letter written in the third person, signed at the beginning and in initials at the end. "Mr. Biddle has justly noticed their mass of excellent sense and admirable practice disfigured by a fantastical mixture of superstition and...

GLC06720

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Autograph letter signed

to Mr. Bayley re: plan to liberate his slaves, colonization, personal matters

1829/04/15

Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834

Written to Mr. Bayley in England. Discusses his plans for colonizing his freed slaves in Haiti or Liberia. Lafayette also mentions the Catholic emancipation bill, etc.

GLC06721

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Book signed

Cavalry tactics: or Regulations for the instruction... of the cavalry

1862/03/12

Brown, John Jr., 1821-1895

[Full title] "Cavalry Tactics: or regulations for the instruction, formations, and movements of the cavalry" by Philip St. George Cooke. Edition printed by Lippincott, 1862. Signed by Brown as member of Co. K., 1st Cavalry, 7th regiment Kansas...

GLC06724

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Autograph letter signed

to "Alice" re: explaining why he set Jefferson Davis free on a $100,000 bond

1867/05/18

Underwood, John C., fl. 1867

GLC06726

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Header Record

Archive relating to the Freedman's Bureau, in Beaufort, SC [decimalized. 01-.11]

1862-1864

GLC06727