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to Dorothy K. Landau

One letter addressed to Dorothy Landau from Daniel B. Landau dated May 8, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed at naval base.

GLC09993.480

to Dorothy K. Landau

One letter addressed to Dorothy Landau from Daniel B. Landau dated May 2, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed at naval base.

GLC09993.481

to Dorothy K. Landau

One letter addressed to Dorothy Landau from Daniel B. Landau dated May 9, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed at naval base.

GLC09993.482

to Daniel B. Landau

One letter addressed to Daniel B. Landau from Mary dated May 11, 1944. Mentions that she was visiting and inquires about Dorothy and their daughters.

GLC09993.483

to Dorothy K. Landau

One letter addressed to Dorothy Landau from Daniel B. Landau dated May 10, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed at naval base.

GLC09993.484

to Dorothy K. Landau

One letter addressed to Dorothy Landau from Daniel B. Landau dated May 11, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed at naval base.

GLC09993.485

to Dorothy K. Landau

One letter addressed to Dorothy Landau from Daniel B. Landau dated May 13, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed at naval base.

GLC09993.486

to Dorothy K. Landau

One letter addressed to Dorothy Landau from Daniel B. Landau dated May 14, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed at naval base.

GLC09993.487

to Dorothy K. Landau

One letter addressed to Dorothy Landau from Daniel B. Landau dated May 17, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed at naval base.

GLC09993.488

[Two attached stamps]

One set of attached stamps circa 1940. The three cent stamps feature Thomas Jefferson.

GLC10047.02.553

[Photograph negative of two men]

One photograph negative of two men dated circa 1940. Features two men in uniform standing in a field.

GLC10047.02.554

to Dorothy K. Landau

One letter addressed to Dorothy Landau from Daniel B. Landau dated May 15, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed at naval base.

GLC09993.489

to Dorothy K. Landau

One letter addressed to Dorothy Landau from Daniel B. Landau dated May 18, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed at naval base.

GLC09993.490

to Dorothy K. Landau

One letter addressed to Dorothy Landau from Daniel B. Landau dated May 16, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed at naval base.

GLC09993.491

Empty envelope

One empty envelope circa 1940. Has notations in pencil that are illegible.

GLC10047.02.555

[Photograph negative of a scenic view]

One photograph negative of a scenic view dated circa 1940. Features a view of either a river or a plain.

GLC10047.02.556

[Photograph negative of a two children]

One photograph negative of two children dated circa 1920. Features two children posing for the camera in front of a house.

GLC10047.02.557

[Photograph negative of a couple]

One photograph negative of a couple dated circa 1920. Features a couple posing for the camera in front of a house. They are both dressed up for an event possibly a wedding. Behind them other are on the porch and coming out of the house.

GLC10047.02.558

[Photograph negative of a boy]

One photograph negative of a boy dated circa 1920. Features a boy posing for the camera in the woods.

GLC10047.02.559

[Photograph negative of four people on a horse]

One photograph negative of four people on a horse dated circa 1920. Features four people possibly three children and one adult seated on a horse. The group are in profile.

GLC10047.02.560

[Photograph negative of a scenic view]

One photograph negative of a scenic view dated circa 1920. Features a scenic view of possibly a river, or ditch. There is an electric pole in the middle of the negative.

GLC10047.02.561

[Photograph negative of a train]

One photograph negative of a train dated circa 1920. Features a train passing the photographer on the far left edge of the negative. Also visible is a second set of train tracks and some trees.

GLC10047.02.562

Pardon of Melvin Edwards (c/s Robert Kennedy [AG])

Convicted of a violation of the US Code; pardoned since an additional 6 years of prison would "not serve the ends of justice."

GLC00068.24

to Hannibal Hamlin

Responding to Hamlin's "letter requesting me to furnish the Committee over which you preside, any and all evidence" for an investigation into misconduct in arms sales. Discusses his speeches in the Senate on the issue. Stands by his accusations and...

GLC08680

Opinion of the Supreme Court of the United States, delivered by Mr. Chief Justice Marshall ...

Title continues, "... March 9th 1829, Justices Washington, Story, Duval, Johnson, and Thompson, also present, In a Writ of Error from the Eastern District of Louisiana, In the Case of Foster & Elam, Plaintiffs in Error, vs. Neilson, Defendant in...

GLC08699

Pennsylvania packet. [Vol. 41, no. 855 (May 7, 1782)]

Proclamation by George Washington issuing a full pardon to all deserters who return to their corps by 1 June 1782, and warning those who do not return of punishment. Proclamation dated 8 February 1782 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Article titled...

GLC08715.03

The London chronicle: or, universal evening post. [Vol. 3, no. 186]

Contains European war news for Tuesday, 7 March to Thursday, 9 March 1758.

GLC08744

to John H. Houston

The letter discusses his reasons for not marrying and political plans. Also mentions his not running for governor. John H. Houston was Sam Houston's cousin.

GLC00453

to Robert Morris

William Hooper laments the failure of North Carolina to re-elect his associate Joseph Hewes to the Continental Congress. Discusses and rejects the charges of profiteering leveled against Hewes (and others) while he was a member of the Secret...

GLC00462

[Land bond to increase acreage at Mount Vernon]

Cosigned by Robert Alexander. Washington refers to himself in the third person seven times. Alexander wants to sell 300 acres of Maryland land his wife inherited from her father to George Washington. Washington hoped to exchange the plot with Thomas...

GLC00479

to Edward Bates

Request to Attorney General Edward Bates for him to have made and sent to him a pardon for Benjamin C. Robertson of Dickson County, Tennessee.

GLC00482

to Gouverneur Morris

Discusses his non-involvement in foreign affairs. The death that called Washington to Mount Vernon was that of his nephew, George Augustus Washington, who died of tuberculosis.

GLC00494

to Stephen R. Bradley

John Quincy Adams explains his 1804 opposition to a bill supported by General Samuel Smith that would further protect U.S. sailors from British impressment. Refutes Smith's suggestion that Adams' position justifies British impressment. Argues that...

GLC00496.003

to George Clinton

Written by Allen the Vermont adventurer and land speculator, who had lost his fortune by the time this letter was written. Allen was the brother to Ethan Allen. Written to Vice President Clinton at the Senate's request. Describes Vermont's role in...

GLC00496.005

to Emma Donelson

Letter of condolence to his niece upon the death of her son.

GLC00496.037

to Isaac Briggs

Asks Surveyor General for the Territory of Mississippi Briggs to visit Thomas Moore's oil mill and report on dimensions and design. Regarding Jefferson's wish to build a beni oil mill for personal use. Beni oil is made from sesame seeds.

GLC00496.040

to James Ronaldson

Mentions his failing health. The plaster bust of Jackson, by William Rush, was ordered by Ronaldson for a number of important Americans. The only surviving terra-cotta is at the Art Institute of Chicago; the only surviving plaster is at the...

GLC00496.041

to Frederic P. Stanton

Follow-up letter discussing the addition of evidence in a Court of Inquiry case. Written on War Department letterhead.

GLC00496.044

to Major John J. Key

Lincoln quotes the testimony against Key and assures him the dismissal was not personal but for the good of the service. Lincoln also expresses sympathy for the death of Key's son in battle.

GLC00496.045.01

[Appointment of Edward M. McCook to Brigadier General of Volunteers]

Countersigned by Secretary of State Edwin M. Stanton. Docketed and signed at top by Assistant Adjutant General E.D. Townsend. McCook, who had been a member of the Kansas territorial House of Representatives, went on to become U.S. Minister to...

GLC00496.047

[Lincoln endorsement on autograph letter signed of David Davis]

Autograph letter dated 14, February 1865 and signed by David Davis addressed to a man named Stuart. Davis informs Stuart of the death of Isaac Funk, Funk's wife, and his brother Jesse. States that Isaac died without a will and left a large estate....

GLC00496.049

[Appointment of Branch W. Miller as midshipman]

Countersigned by Navy Secretary William Jones and registered by E.W. DuVal.

GLC00496.055

[Report defending actions as Minister to France]

Draft. Defense of actions taken and request for reimbursement of debts incurred while Minister to France. Monroe was Minister to France from 1794-1796. Proof of innocence regarding government-subsidized housing is found in GLC00496.065.02.

GLC00496.065.01

[One man power versus Congress]

An attack on President Andrew Johnson delivered at the Music Hall in Boston. Includes a draft of a letter to Johnson, 12 November 1865. Unknown assigned date. Transcript available.

GLC00496.088.01

to John Page, Williamsburg

Describes the attack at Germantown and the loss of victory due to a retreat caused by fog. He closes by mentioning that the troops were in good spirits. The letter mentions the Battle of Germantown and the various maneuvers. John Page is from...

GLC00496.097

to Daniel Carroll

Written to Carroll as Commissioner for the City of Washington. The letter discusses the "free stone" on Washington's property, a plan of Mr. Greenleaf to sell lots and buildings (George Washington directs him to the Commissioners), and Greenleaf's...

GLC00496.098

to Gouverneur Morris

Washington acknowledges receiving the letter from Colonel George Morgan, and discussing "affairs to the westward." McIntosh, who had mortally wounded Button Gwinnett in a duel, commanded Fort Pitt from May 1778 until March 5, 1779. His subordinates...

GLC00496.099

to John Dickinson, et al.

Memorial regarding Jay's Treaty. Answers Dickinson's current inquiry regarding a memorial with an enclosure previously sent to the Selectmen of Boston (not included).

GLC00496.100

[Official discharge of Leonard Chapin Matross from the 2nd New York Artillery Regiment].

Countersigned by Washington's military secretary, Jonathan Trumbull, and Adjutant James Bradford. Matross' discharge came shortly after the end of the American Revolution. His service began 10 March 1781. With a nineteenth century note on the loan...

GLC00496.101

to George Clinton

Reporting the battle of Stony Point and the situation on the Hudson River. With brief postscript by Washington. Docketed on page 2.

GLC00496.102