June 23, 1828

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Levi Woodbury

The letter is introducing Henry Lee to the recipient, and requesting that Woodbury offer any possible assistance on his research of a recent war.

GLC00801

June 4, 1821

Pinckney, Charles, 1757-1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Joseph Gales, Jr.

Written by Pinckney, a signer of the U.S. Constitution, as a Congressman from South Carolina to Gales, an editor of the National Intelligencer newspaper. Letter marked "Confidential." Sending along a copy of his speech against the prohibition of slavery in Missouri. He regrets that it has taken so long because he has been travelling. He wants his speech to appear in one issue of the paper and gives directions so that it will be as mistake-free as possible when it is printed. He hopes they like it and that they will notice "some observations as to the dependence of the Eastern & Northern…

GLC00852

May 1, 1822

Monroe, James, 1758-1831

Letter signed

Title: to House of Representatives

Recommends Congress grant a request by the government of Norway that the United States provide reciprocity of a policy reducing port duties and cargo unlading fees for U.S. vessels using Norwegian harbors. Letter written a year before the Monroe Doctrine.

GLC01107

March 11, 1823

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abner Lawson Duncan

Jackson asks Duncan to introduce Glossel to "the citizens of New Orleans, and particularly those who shared with me the dangers of the defense of New Orleans," and specifically Major Grimes. Major Glossel, Jackson's aide-de-camp, is passing through New Orleans, on his way to meet General Gaines.

GLC01108

October 10, 1824

Jordan, Moses W., fl. 1824

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ruth Smith

Jordan gives his sister a detailed and effusive description of a visit to Philadelphia by the Marquis de Lafayette. He attended the festivities and met the man himself at the state house.

GLC01450.719.06

8 September 1819

Davis, Amasa, 1744-1825

Document signed

Title: [Request for the delivery of military standards]

Davis signs as Quarter Master General. Possibly based on the order of George Todd, whose name is included. Directed to Sam Gore. Requests "to deliver to Colo Arms or Bearer, 2 Standards for 2 Battalions of Cavalry in the 2 Brigade, 4 Division, in the Militia of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts." Docket indicates that the standards were received 20 September 1819.

GLC01450.718.04

1 June 1824

Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James William Paige

Updates his brother-in-law on his journey from Washington D.C. to Philadelphia, via Columbia, Pennsylvania. From Philadelphia, he plans to return to Washington while his wife Grace Webster continues to New York via Princeton.

GLC01946.01

1825

Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James William Paige

States that a rumor is circulating regarding Virginia Congressman John Randolph's challenge to duel Webster. Instructs his brother-in-law Paige to alleviate his wife Grace's concern if Randolph's challenge is printed in the newspapers. Assures Paige of his safety, stating "There is not a gentleman in Washington whose bones are all safer in his skin than mine are." Hopes Paige can send him a letter from Randolph dated 1816 or 1817, possibly Randolph's first challenge to duel Webster. Marked copied and private. Year added in pencil at a later date.

GLC01946.03

24 June 1825

Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to James William Paige

Informs his brother-in-law of his family's vacation to Niagara Falls. Refers to a visit from Massachusetts Governor Levi Lincoln Jr. and his wife. States that his wife Grace forgot "two white waistcoats and a pair of working pantaloons" for their son, Daniel Fletcher Webster.

GLC01946.02

9 January 1851

Smith, Gerrit, 1797-1874

Printed document

Title: Anti-Fugitive Slave Law Meeting. At a large meeting of persons from various parts of the State of New York, held in the City of Syracuse...

(title continues)... January 9th 1851, and of which Frederick Douglass was President, the following resolutions and address were unanimously adopted. The address is the same, and, with an inconsiderable exception, the Resolutions are the same, as those, which were reported by Gerrit Smith to the State Convention held in said City, January 7th, 8th, 9th, 1851.

GLC04717.16

January 10, 1821

Meigs, Return J., 1782-1851

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Reports that General Lazell has delivered a proposal from Robert Dunham for Dunham to transport mail between Boston and North Falmouth, Massachusetts, and Meigs accepted.

GLC06313.04.090

5 January 1821

Smith, Albert, 1793-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Wishes Hobart a Happy New Year. Mentions that "the noise has not subsided regarding the post offices in Hanson & Pembroke." Also asks him to send a copy of the Intelligencer.

GLC06313.04.089

January 11, 1821

Ritchie, William, 1781-1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Mentions that Mr. Thorndike, who believes Ritchie has influence with Hobart, has requested another ship sent to the Pacific Ocean, for the protection of commerce. Notes that there may be "some danger of increasing our Naval force in that Sea, lest our commander should come in collision with some of the yet unsettled authorities of that part of the world."

GLC06313.04.091

February 15, 1818

Wilson, John, 1777-1848

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Discusses his wife's poor health and indicates he enclosing a letter from Dr. Abbott (see GLC06313.060). Indicates that there is no significant news from Congress.

GLC06313.04.059

January 29, 1818

Abbot, H., fl. 1818

Autograph letter signed

Title: to John Wilson

Dr. Abbot gives an account of Mrs. Wilson's health, indicating that he believes she will live until Mr. Wilson returns from Washington, D.C at the end of the congressional session. This letter was originally sent to the Massachusetts congressman John Wilson, then enclosed by Wilson in a letter to Aaron Hobart (see GLC06313.059)

GLC06313.04.060

30 March 1818

Calhoun, John C. (John Caldwell), 1782-1850

Manuscript letter

Title: to Ferris Pell [copy]

Copy of a letter from Calhoun to Pell discussing the case "of the claims of the state of New York against the United States, for disbursements on account of Militia in the late War," referring to the War of 1812. Written from the Department of War. Pell is identified as the "Agent of N. York."

GLC06313.04.061

9 April 1818

Collamore, Horace, 1791-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Encloses several bank notes drawn by E. Kingsman (not included), listing their dates and amounts. Discusses Kingsman's desire to settle a pending lawsuit.

GLC06313.04.062

7 May 1820

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Thanks Hobart for asking Mr. Morton "to use his influence in securing for me the office of collector of the district of Plymouth."

GLC06313.04.077

5 July 1820

Hobart, Elihu, 1785-1842

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Informs his brother that he has written to Dr. Macombu to request a loan. Discusses some other financial matters.

GLC06313.04.078

29 June 1820

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Mentions that the federalists are trying to appoint Frank Le Barron for Collector of the District of Plymouth. Also mentions that it would be of great help if Hobart wrote a letter to the Secretary and permitted Sampson's friends, Albert Smith and Mebon Curtis, to sign it.

GLC06313.04.079

7 October 1820

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Mentions that he has heard that Hobart is concerned with manufactories, especially because the merchants will not vote for Hobart in an upcoming election. Requests Hobart's confirmation or denial of this rumor, because he fears he may be being deceived by federalist partisans.

GLC06313.04.080

20 October 1820

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart of the votes of Bridgewater, Halifax, Kingston, Duxbury and Rochester. Mentions that Aaron will be elected to congress if the votes of the other towns (not heard of yet) are similar to these votes.

GLC06313.04.081

23 October 1820

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart of the votes of Middleboro and Carver. Addresses him with pleasure as "Member of Congress elect," because based on the information received so far, Hobart has the majority votes over his opponent, William Baylies.

GLC06313.04.082

7 November 1820

Sampson, Zabdiel, 1781-1828

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Sends Hobart the vote tally of several Massachusetts towns and mentions "by the votes below you will see your election as member of the 17th Cong. is certain."

GLC06313.04.083

29 November 1820

Wood, Alexander, 1796-1867

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aaron Hobart

Asks for Hobart's opinion on whether it would be possible to have another attorney fill Zabdiel Samson's place (implying himself). Also, asks if he could come and work in Hobart's office.

GLC06313.04.084