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1824/08/26
Austin, Stephen F., 1793-1836
Application to Mexican government re: Samuel May Williams (in Spanish)
Signed in Spanish, "Estevan." Asking that Williams become Austin's official secretary and stating his qualifications.
GLC01860.21
30 June 1829
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to unknown
President Jackson responds to a letter from an unknown sender suggesting that Cadwallader David Colden represent the United States Government in the Netherlands. Expresses his favor regarding this suggestion, and praises Colden's character.
GLC01735
1842/08/25
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
to Col. Thomas W. Ward re: predicting peace with Mexico & Indians, Texas
Written as President of the Republic of Texas. Accompanied by an Executive Department order written and signed in secretarial hand.
GLC01777
1842/04/29
Reily, James, fl. 1841-1846
to Col. Thomas Ward re: diplomatic report from Washington, longing for Texas
Reily lobbied for Texas in Congress. Written during the escalating crisis between the United States and Mexico which ultimately led to the Mexican War. Reily writes "My heart fondly turns to Texas."
GLC01778
1821/05/24
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Mathew Carey
Adams complains that American government mixes too many legislative powers with the executive. Also discusses Europe's quest for Democracy "without Sufficient knowledge of the system of Organization necessary to form it and preserve it." The...
GLC01726
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