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1829/07/02
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
To: Amos Kendall.
Jackson states that as long as one looks to the land as their guide and keeps justice the "end in sight," they shall maintain the support of the people.
GLC07914
1835/09/04
to T. Grover et. al.
Jackson refuses to send a copy of a letter in which he describes his feelings of Pennsylvania Governor Wolf on the grounds that doing so would interfere with a state election, and thus goes against his personal beliefs.
GLC07902
[1817 ca.]
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
[Notes for an address]
Manuscript constituting a fragment of a draft of an untitled address by James Madison. Seemingly missing an initial page or pages; starts midway, discussing issues of national security, peace, and ensuring comfort to the nation's citizens. Beneath...
GLC07893
1824/07/12
Neale, Harry B., fl. 1824
Instructions on attack of Algiers. Entitled "Revenge off Algiers"
Rear Admiral Harry B. Neale gives in depth instructions to the ships under his command to form at distances of 120 fathoms from each other in order to attack Algiers. A Van (front), Center and Rear Division are established and orders are issued...
GLC07895
1859/11/25
Wise, Henry A., 1806-1876
to James Buchanan re: conspiracy to free John Brown
Copy of letter sent and signed by Henry A. Wise to President Buchannan regarding the plot to free John Brown from his cell in Charlestown, Virginia. Wise explicitly states that he has amassed over one thousand men at arms (militia) and is prepared...
GLC07897
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