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September 26, 1818
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Caesar Augustus Rodney
re: revolutions in South America, mentions memories of James Otis. Rodney had just returned from South America
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June 27, 1848
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
to David B. Campbell
Replies to Illinois Attorney General Campbell and discusses his unpopular stand on the Mexican War. Mentions a speech on internal improvements and another in support of Zachary Taylor that would constitute the close of his Congressional career....
GLC00965
1835
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
Oration on the Life and Character of Gilbert Motier De Lafayette
Title page continues: "Delivered at the request of both Houses of the Congress of the United States, before them, in the House of Representatives at Washington, on the 31st December, 1834." Published by Gales and Seaton. Signed by Adams and...
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March 3, 1829
Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849
to William Pitt Preble
Letter regarding Canadian border dispute.
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May 10, 1823
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
to unknown
Probably sent to John Quincy Adams as Secretary of State by President Monroe. Letter believed to be a precursor to the Monroe Doctrine. Said he had to withdraw the nomination of John B. Prevost, Aaron Burr's nephew, as Charge d'Affaires to Peru from...
GLC01137
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