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1863/11/09
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
[Early photo of the coin counting room of the Philadelphia Mint]
[Early photo of the coin counting room of the Philadelphia Mint]. A photo of two men sitting at a table counting coins.
GLC01992.02
Circa 1892
Powell, George May (1835-1905)
to His Excellency The Governor, and To the Legislature of the State of Massachusettes
Losses in the country due to forest fires affect the political economy as well as national wealth. Fireproof buildings of brick and mortar should be the rule rather than the exception. Deforestation should be regulated.
GLC00687.189
no date
Sunday Railway & Str. Travel or traffic
He discusses the secular and ethical nature of the topic that Sunday traffic does not pay. He includes the testimonies of various railroad men who agree that working on Sunday is reckless and not economically profitable. He uses historical, literary...
GLC00687.199
2 June 1886
J. B. Lippincott Company
to unknown
They inform him that his article "Friction between Labor and Capital" as been accepted for publication, and they enclose a check. On the back are notes about the beautiful music of a violin and the decision to do God's will.
GLC00687.262
6 March 1893
Unknown
How the Treasury is Robbed and No Load in that Barrel
Article discusses the problem they have on their hands with the duplication of bonds and treasury notes. Currently there is no method of preventions and they've had to pay millions in redemption. The other side talks about taxes and how farmers are...
GLC02691.12.02
9 November 1863
Appointment of John G. Butler, Chief Coiner, Philadelphia (c/s Seward) and photograph
Appointment of John G. Butler, Chief Coiner, Philadelphia (c/s Seward).
GLC01992.01
20 December 1929
Hoover, Herbert (1874-1964)
to Richard Edmonds
Acknowledges to Edmonds, the founding editor of the Manufactures Record, that their unemployment was high but contends "it is fantastic for the Englishman you mention to talk about five million." Also notes that he needs to hear from Edmonds...
GLC02346.01.01
1864
Facts and Figures for the Hour
Recognizing that money is power, federal taxes have always caused problems for citizens. Other countries have much higher excise and revenue taxes, and yet the U.S. competes with them in every field. He compares foreign money, duties, and taxes with...
GLC00687.193
1868 ca.
Election campaign carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant and Henry Wilson
Campaign carte depicting Grant and Vice-Presidential candidate Henry Wilson, with quotation about reducing taxation and national debt.
GLC06663.01
May 1961
Bernot, Rafael A. (fl. 1961)
Project for the economical development of Mexico and Latin America
Co-authored with Renan E. Perez Rivero. Published in Mexico City, Mexico in May 1961. President John F. Kennedy signed a note "For Jim," using his personal stationary, which is pasted at the front of the binder. Items contained in green leather...
GLC05723.01
1961 ca.
Knudsen, R. L. (fl. 1961)
[Tickertape parade in Mexico]
Shows police motorbikes in flying-V parade formation with line of vehicles following.
GLC05723.02
[John and Jacqueline Kennedy with unknown Mexican government officials]
John and Jackie Kennedy stand at a banquet table with four other people making a toast. Behind the table is a backdrop with the American and Mexican flag crossed.
GLC05723.03
1 September 1854
unknown (fl. 1855)
to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh Esquire
A letter written to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. In this letter, the author writes about farming and how the lack of rain will effect the crops if the weather persists. The author goes on to write about the prices that his crops, including wheat...
GLC06253.05
16 March 1865
The Congress of the Confederate States of America
An act authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to borrow specie to be applied to the redemption and reduction of the currency.
stamp of record division
GLC06745.009
20 February 1863
(Secret.) . . . Mr. Garnett's amendment to [the] bill of the Senate "To provide for the further issue of treasury notes and for other purposes," by striking out all after the enacting clause and inserting in lieu thereof the following:
GLC06745.044
11 December 1863
(House of Representatives.) . . . A bill to raise a tax for the support of the government.
GLC06745.058
14 December 1863
(House of Representatives, no. 23.) . . . A bill to be entitled An act to permit the funding of certain treasury notes not now fundable.
GLC06745.059
16 December 1863
(House bill, no. 15.). . . A bill to be entitled "An act to raise a revenue by direct taxation.
GLC06745.061
21 December 1863
(House of Representatives, no. 7.) . . . Resolution directory of Select Committee on Finance.
GLC06745.065
(House of Representatives no. 3.) . . . Suggestions for financial relief.
GLC06745.066
30 December 1863
(House bill) . . . A bill to provide for the reduction of the currency.
GLC06745.072
31 December 1863
House of Representatives -- Secret session.) . . . A bill to be entitled "An act to tax, fund, and limit the currency."
GLC06745.073
9 January 1864
(House bill.) . . . A bill to be entitled "An act to make additional appropriations for the support of the government of the Confederate States of America, for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1864."
GLC06745.078
House of Representatives-Secret Session.) . . . Finance proposition.
GLC06745.079
15 January 1864
. (House of Representatives-Secret session.) . . . A bill to regulate the currency.
GLC06745.083
26 May 1864
. (House bill, no. 123.) . . . A bill to be entitled An act making appropriations for the support of the government of the Confederate States of America from July 1 to December 31, 1864, and to supply a deficiency.
GLC06745.097
26 November 1864
House Bill, No. 232. A Bill To be entitled "An Act to exempt from taxation the capital of bonds and certificates issued by the Confederate States."
GLC06745.107
14 December 1864
House of Representatives. Substitute For the Bill (H. R. 229) to provide for more effectually for the reduction and redemption of the currency.
GLC06745.119
GLC06745.120
20 December 1864
House of Representatives. A Bill To be entitled An Act more effectually to provide for the reduction and redemption of this currency.
GLC06745.126
24 December 1864
House of Representatives, No. 285. A Bill To be entitled An Act to lay a tax for revenue to provide for the common defence and carrying on of the Government of the Confederate States.
GLC06745.127
House of Representatives, No. 286. A Bill To be entitled An Act to levy and collect taxes for the common defence [sic] and for the support of the government for the year 1865, and to repeal certain tax laws.
GLC06745.128
29 December 1864
House of Representatives, No. 307. A Bill To be entitled An Act authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to borrow specie, to be applied to the redemption and reduction of the currency.
GLC06745.132
5 January 1865
House of Representatives, No. 322. A Bill To be entitled An Act repealing certain abatements from the property tax and income tax, and amending the said tax laws.
GLC06745.138
1865
A Bill to be entiitled an Act to consolidate the public debt.
GLC06745.144
18 January 1865
A Bill to be entitled an Act to levy additional taxes for the year 1865, for the support of the government
GLC06745.146
20 January 1865
A Bill to be entitled an Act to levy and collect taxes for the common defence, and for the support of the government for the year 1865, and to repeal certain tax laws
GLC06745.147
24 January 1865
That the bill to levy additional taxes for the year 1865, for the support of the government...
GLC06745.152
11 February 1865
Memminger, G. (fl. 1864-)
Additional Estimates for the Support of the Government, transmitted by Jefferson Davis
GLC06745.215
25 February 1863
Memminger, G. (fl. 1863-)
Communication from Secretary of Treasury…Feb. 25, 1863. Transmitted with Message of the President…Feb. 25, 1863.
GLC06745.216
18 May 1864
Communication from Secretary of Treasury…May 18, 1864. Transmitted with Message of the President…May 18, 1864.
GLC06745.217
25 May 1864
Communication from Secretary of Treasury…May 25, 1864. Transmitted with Message of the President…May 30, 1864.
GLC06745.218
Trenholm, G..A., 1806 - 1876
Communication of Secretary of Treasury…Nov. 23, 1864.
GLC06745.219
28 November 1864
Communication of Secretary of Treasury…November 28, 1864. [Transmitted with:] Message of the President…Nov. 29, 1864.
GLC06745.220
Trenholm, G. A. (fl. 1865-)
Communication of the Secretary of Treasury...January 5, 1865 [Transmitted with:] Message of the Preside...Jan. 6, 1865.
GLC06745.221
3 February 1865
Communication of the Secretary of Treasury...Feb. 1st, 1865.
GLC06745.222
Communication from Secretary of Treasury…Feb 1, 1865. [Transmitted with:] Message of the President…Feb. 3, 1865.
GLC06745.223
February 1865
House of Representatives. Communication of the Secretary of Treasury...Feb. 8th, 1865.
GLC06745.224
Communication of Secretary of Treasury…February 11th, 1865. [Transmitted with:] Message of the President…Feb. 15, 1865.
GLC06745.225
20 February 1865
Communication of the Secretary of Treasury...Feb. 20th, 1865. [Transmitted with:] Communication of the Treasury Agent, P. W Gray.
GLC06745.226
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