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March 12, 1875
Spinner, Francis Elias, 1802-1890
to Henry M. Hubbard
Informs that he has complied with Hubbard's unspecified request. Addressed from the Treasury of the United States to Hubbard in Windsor, Vermont.
GLC00431.08
May 22, 1888
to Julia Patten
Replies that he is aware that Mr. Dwight had borrowed money from her husband but cannot remember the amount of the loan. Note at top of page says Spinner wrote Dwight 9 November 1888. Addressed to Patten in Washington, D. C. Later notes in pencil...
GLC00431.11
1846-1888
Collection of letters regarding service with Treasury Dept, retirement [decimalized .01-.13]
GLC00431
September 3, 1848
to W. W. Van Zandt
Explains a misunderstanding about a package. Encloses a receipt for circulating notes (not present). Written on blue paper.
GLC00431.02
November 25, 1890
to unknown
Discusses the origins of the design of the flag of the United States. Encloses something showing what he believes the flag should look like now (not present). Reports that he became Treasurer in 1861 and served under Presidents Lincoln, Johnson...
GLC00431.13
circa January 1825
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
[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
September 23, 1820
Written by Monroe as President to an unknown recipient. Is anxious about Samuel Gouverneur, his son-in-law and private secretary, and his child, perhaps because they are ill. Sent down letters with John Coburn because there was no mail going out that...
GLC00496.070
July 10, 1822
Authorization for transfer of funds
Authorizes the transfer "from the Appropriation for the Pay of Subsistence of the Marine Corps to the Appropriation for Clothing the Marine Corps, The sum of Ten Thousand Dollars." Permitted by virtue of the May 1, 1820 "Act further to amend the...
GLC00496.072
January 24, 1815
Rich, Charles, 1771-1824
Discusses General Andrew Jackson's New Orleans victory. Mentions a bank bill has been kept by President James Madison for 6 days without a decision. Reports the loss of the frigate U.S.S. President on 15 January 1815.
GLC00496.080
July 31, 1776
Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804
to Richard Varick
Written by General Schuyler as commander of Northern Department to Captain Varick as deputy muster master general of the Northern army. Schuyler says he only received Varick's letter of 27 July 1776 yesterday afternoon. If cannot get certain articles...
GLC00496.082
20 July 1792
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
Treasury Department circular
Printed circular docketed "No. 78." Explains the various responsibilities and duties of Customs Officers with regards to collection of revenue, port duties, jurisdiction, and uniformity of practices.
GLC00496.029
November 7, 1794
Discusses a meeting with French diplomats regarding Treaty of Amity and adoption of a national free market. Reports on Mr. Paine's and Mme. Lafayette's imprisonment. Transcribed duplicate letter signed with a closing note.
GLC00496.060
1825-1829
Mr. Monroe's claims
Written by Monroe in retirement after his presidency. Starting in 1825, in order to pull himself out of $75,000 of debt and save his Oak Hill estate, he requested reimbursement of back salary and expenses from his diplomatic missions and governmental...
GLC00496.062
October 12, 1826
Copy of a letter from Col. James Lewis to Col. James Monroe
Lewis, Monroe's attorney, describes the circumstances under which he sold Monroe's land above Charlottesville, Virginia, in 1806; the land on which the University of Virginia was later established. A need to settle Monroe's debts compelled the sale...
GLC00496.064
22 August 1794
The Commissary of Foreign Affairs to the Minister Planipotentiary of the United States of America
Transcribed letter, with response, declining government-subsidized housing as it contradicts the Constitution. Philibert Buchot was Commissary of Foreign Affairs for the French Republic in 1794. Monroe was Minister to France from 1794-1796. Serves...
GLC00496.065.02
March 9, 1820
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to William C. Bradley
Written as Secretary of State. re: not complying with request, Treaty of Ghent
GLC00496.004
8 November 1780
Pettit, Charles, 1736-1806
[Estimate of the profits of the office of the Commissary General of Forage]
Pettit, acting as Assistant Quarter Master General, responds to the request of Colonel Clement Biddle, former Commissioner General of Forage, for the profits of his office since 2 March 1778, when General Nathanael Greene became Quarter Master...
GLC00488
July 20, 1804
Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821
Report of a committee of the Bank of the United States that was formed to investigate an alleged counterfeiting ring in North Carolina
Also signed by George Fox, both as members of the committee. They confirm the existence the ring, saying of it that it is a "very extensive Combination, and of a very formidable nature, to counterfeit & pass Notes purporting to be of the Bank of the...
GLC00496.012
circa May 1777
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
Signed by Benjamin Franklin, Silas Deane, and Arthur Lee. Reports on their activities in France including getting Mr. Hodges released from the Bastille for lying about outfitting a privateer. Mentions receipt of commissions for Ralph Izard and...
GLC00496.025
May 27, 1777
Hooper, William, 1742-1790
to Robert Morris
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 Committee of...
GLC00462
20 February 1863
Tyler, Robert, fl. 1863
[Confederate States of America bond].
Endorsed by Confederate States of America Register of the Treasury Tyler. With engraved portrait of General Thomas J. Jackson. Bond no. 29246 for $1,000. Labelled "Loan."
GLC00468.10
06 August 1792
Two items: Hamilton LS and John Hay DS (passport) [decimalized]
Written at the Treasury Department
GLC00473
1789
Cushing, William, fl. 1789
Acts passed at a Congress of the United States of America...
Containing the Bill of rights. This copy annotated by Assoc. Supreme Court Justice William Cushing; Collation: pi A-B4 C4(-C4)D-Z4 2A1 2B-2C4. With adverts. First 8vo edition and first unofficial edition of Acts passed at a Congress. Cushing's...
GLC00447
20 March 1852
Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872
to Henry Carey
Writes to Carey in Burlington, New Jersey. Thanks him for his recent letter. Mentions that the country is demoralized on the subject of home industry and that the "loco foco corpus," meaning some democratic body or group, cannot be removed by...
GLC02490.13
23 October 1779
Nixon, John, 1741-1815
to Benjamin Heywood
Informs Heywood that he was chosen for a committee to settle payment for Massachusetts troops in arrears due to currency depreciation. Written at "Camp Pines Bridge"
GLC02499.16
30 December 1794
Barry, John, 1745-1803
to James Seagrove
Commodore Barry tells Seagrove that the militia who suppressed the Whiskey Rebellion in western Pennsylvania has arrived home safe. Also indicates that he sent receipts with this letter (not included). Written from Strawberry Hill, Barry's near...
GLC02500.02
1897/03/22
Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925
to Mr. Warner re: contribution to Bimetallic Union
Written on personal stationery. Concerns splitting royalties to benefit the Union.
GLC02504.04
11 February 1876
Bryant, William Cullen, 1794-1878
to Hamilton A. Hill
Urges that "the present is as favorable a time as we can expect for the agitation of the free trade question." Explains the importance of free trade and elimination of a protective tariff. Declares that "During the war the country went back to a...
GLC02595
21 September 1864
Benjamin, Judah Philip, 1811-1884
[Warrant to the Confederate Treasury Secretary to pay $4,850 in gold for "foreign intercourse"]
Partly printed document filled in by hand and signed by Benjamin as Confederate Secretary of State. Apparently intended for Confederate Agents in Europe.
GLC02604
14 September 1861
Elmore, Edward Carrington, fl. 1861-1865
to Alonzo B. Noyes
Confederate Treasurer Elmore sends a list of 10 signatures that appear on Confederate Treasury notes. Clerically signed by James Simons on behalf of Elmore; with actual signatures of R.L. Delaney, C.C. Thayer, J. Ellett, Henry [Sparniak?], R. McRae...
GLC02628
1790/04/04
Carroll, Daniel, 1730-1796
to unknown re: regarding bill of lading, state debts question
GLC02470.08
29 July 1880
Hancock, Winfield Scott, 1824-1886
to John W. Stevenson and John P. Stockton
Accepts nomination for President of the United States by the National Democratic Convention. Supports the 13th, 14th and 15th amendments to the Constitution. Describes his commitment to the Union and the federal system of government. Argues against...
GLC02992
1693/08/22
Harwood, Jacob, fl. 1686-1695
to Robert Livingston re: Harwood's business dealings with Thomas Dongan
Harwood recounts the difficulties in causing former Governor Dongan to pay his debts. Dongan was indebted to Harwood, and when Harwood decided to take legal action, Dongan bribed two clerks to withhold Harwood's petition from the council of the...
GLC03107.00235
1693/09/20
to Robert Livingston re: business conditions in London
Harwood writes about the lack of confidence in London, referring to a market where the values of "Freight is high, Insurance high & all the Commodities here low." Harwood is of the opinion that the market will restablize with the return of King...
GLC03107.00236
15 January 1861
Curtin, Andrew Gregg, 1815-1894
Daily telegraph --- extra. Inaugural address of Gov. Andrew G. Curtin
Broadside of inaugural address of newly-elected Pennsylvania Governor Curtin, who would serve through the Civil War. Top of the broadside says "Daily Telegraph --- Extra," which is probably a reference to the "Pennsylvania Daily Telegraph," based...
GLC03086
1931/07/10
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
to Louis L. Emmerson
Confidential letter written to the Governor of Illinois about America's economic situation during the Great Depression and the prospect of continued destitution. Praises Emmerson's "organization last winter" and discusses the need for earlier...
GLC03146
1820/05/19
Jones, Edward, fl. 1820-1824
to Samuel Frothingham
Requests that the attached notice from the Treasury be inserted on every second day into two major Boston newspapers. The notice is a manuscript document signed by Secretary of the Treasury William Crawford. It lays out the rules for the...
GLC03159
02 February 1868
Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881
to Wallace J. Ford
Thanks him for his letter. Inquires after Hiram College and tells him to ask Mr. Mott of the Cleveland Herald to send the newspaper to him in Washington. "I shall make a speech on the currency and its relation to our hard times before long -- in...
GLC03207
6 March 1832
Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844
[Bank of the United States third exchange draft to Treasurer of the United States Mint William Findlay].
Issued by Baring Brothers, the bank's English agent. Endorsed on verso by Findlay payable to Mathew R. Boulton. Biddle was President of the Second Bank of the United States from 1822 until 1834. Boulton is possibly Matthew R. Boulton, a partner...
GLC03138
1845/07/29
Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864
to Francis P. Blair
States that he is no longer partisan in public, but in private he retains many feelings towards those he once supported. Mentions his surprise that "young Hickory," meaning James K. Polk, dismissed many friends of the old administration. Expresses...
GLC03209.01
1834/08/17
Cleveland, Jesse, fl. 1831-1834
Asks Blair to draft a resolution against the Bank of the United States, which he will show to his state legislature in Georgia. Objects specifically to foreign investors being involved with the Bank. Also wants the resolution to denounce those who...
GLC03209.07
1775/05/29
Livingston, Robert Cambridge, 1742-1790
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: advice to sell flour quickly
Robert Cambridge writes that he has sold the last of his flour, and explains: "I thought it too dangerous to keep produce on hand at present it being most probable that a termination of our Commerce will take place about the middle of July and...
GLC03107.03332
1778/01/08
Livingston, Henry, 1753-1823
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: stagnation of business
Henry informs his father that business has stagnated due to the scarcity of money. He also notes that the store houses in Boston are full of dry goods, but he is hesitant to purchase now, as he believes it wise to hold on to one's money. Docketed...
GLC03107.03364
1778/04/03
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: anxious for the issues of the next campaign
Henry writes that people seem anxious to learn the issues that will be prevalent in the next campaign, and notes that trade continues to be extremely slow in Boston, with almost no demand for iron.
GLC03107.03367
1781/10/12
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: trade in Philadelphia
Robert Cambridge writes that due to a drought, the buck wheat crop is not as good as was expected. He also states that trade in Philadelphia is profitable, but goes on to note that is is "frequently subject to great checks from the extravagant...
GLC03107.03411
1782/03/15
Van Vechten, Teunis, 1707-1785
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: difficulty collecting outstanding debts for iron
Van Vechten informs Robert, Jr. that he has had much difficulty in collecting the outstanding debts for iron due to a scarcity of cash. He also states that he has had a writ issued against one of Robert, Jr.'s tenants, and discusses the iron trade....
GLC03107.03424
1782/05/02
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: business and trade
Van Vechten writes that he has sold iron to a select group of people, but believes payment will be slow due to the scarcity of money. He also discusses the market price of different goods, and orders wagon tire from Robert, Jr. With docket and...
GLC03107.03433
4 January 1874
to C[harles]. L[afayette]. MacArthur
Thanks him for a copy of the second series of the Breitmann Ballads since his copy keeps getting stolen. The "Hiram Irvines are largely on the increase just now, and I fear the party has not the right kind of men at the front to lead them off."...
GLC03224
16 January 1863
Lewis, Amos, 1785-1876
to Seth Lewis
Lewis writes an eloquent letter to his nephew Seth, in Marshall, Michigan. Comments on the Civil War, his good health, and his ability to make a good living despite "the high prices of all we have to buy and the low rates of what little we have to...
GLC03229.01
1785/09/10
Peterson, Abraham, fl. 1785
to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: request for extension of credit
Peterson states that due to the scarcity of money, he is unable to clear his debt with Robert, Jr. at the specified time. He then asks for a further extension of credit, and promises to compensate for any personal losses that Robert, Jr. may...
GLC03107.03587
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