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circa 1832-1844
[Hard Times tokens].
Tokens satirizing President Andrew Jackson. Issued after Jackson opposed re-chartering of the Bank of the United States, resulting in a depression.
GLC01994.03
1829
Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)
President's message
An Extra of the Hartford Times, reporting from telegraph the text of Jackson's first State of the Union. The address discusses what will be many of the major issues during his Presidency. Discusses removal of Native Americans, questions the...
GLC02009
20 December 1826
Madison, James (1751-1836)
to George Tucker
Sending a copy of Thomas Cooper's "Lectures on the Elements of Political Economy" (referred to as "Lectures on Political Economy") to Professor Tucker. Tucker was appointed to teach moral philosophy at the University of Virginia in 1825.
GLC01675
November 2, 1823
Monroe, James (1758-1831)
to unknown
Written as President. Unaddressed, but probably to Post Master General John McLean. Mentions that they will discuss modifications and improvements that can be made to the department when they meet. Requests that he prepare a statement showing the...
GLC01744
July 18, 1844
Polk, James K. (1795-1849)
to Gov. William C. Bouck of New York re: campaigning policy, the tariff & Texas
Concerning his election campaign policy, feeling that it is "wrong... for a candidate... to engage personally in the contest." Bouck was governor of New York. One bust engraving of James K. Polk included.
GLC01745
1838/06/20
Houston, Sam (1793-1863)
First Texas loan, scrip no. 206 for 640 acres to Thomas D. Carneal
Signed as President of the Republic of Texas and countersigned by Henry Smith, Sec. of Treasury. Title given to Carneal of Cincinnati, for a loan to Texas.
GLC01860.10
9 March 1846
Anthony, Philip (b. ca. 1800)
to Ford, Heath & Company
Anthony discusses the payment of interest on bonds and business ventures with Ford, Heath, & Company, a British firm. Explaining the economic situation in Arkansas, Anthony states "Liberal loans were made upon long times payable in installments with...
GLC02210.01
15 December 1823
Colvin, Richard (fl. 1823)
to Robert Wharton
Requests that Wharton, the Mayor of Philadelphia, prevent the exportation of specie to the East Indies, which has a negative effect on the prices "of Property, of Labour and of Work, and of Produce." Also discusses DeWitt Clinton's suitability as a...
GLC02221
21 November 1831
Tower, Reuben (fl. 1831)
to Julius Tower
Tower writes his son that he has been traveling to Augusta, Georgia and that his health is improving. Gives the details of his journey, and discusses business, finances and the family homestead.
Excerpt: "…Since we came into S. Carolina the...
GLC02233.01
24 May 1842
Moore, James (fl. 1842)
to Samuel D. Ingham
Moore updates Ingham on several matters, some financial. Samuel D. Ingham was the Secretary of the Treasury from 1829-1831.
GLC02233.02
24 November 1856
Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875)
to William M. Lawery
Noted as private. Discusses the future path of his political career. Comments on his misgivings about running for office in the spring and summer. States that he has "all to lose and nothing to make by another canvass of the state," and if he were...
GLC00075
20 March 1820
to Tench Coxe
Written by Madison during his retirement after the presidency to Coxe, a former Continental Congressman and Assistant Secretary of the Treasury known for his political and economic writings. Coxe had previously switched parties from Federalist to...
GLC00085
12 January 1836
Austin, Stephen F. (1793-1836)
[Stephen Austin's Securing a loan from Louisiana]
Printed document signed on page 3 by Austin with possible later notations, for the Republic of Texas. Signed by William Christy, public notary, and lenders, including William Triplett and others. The first Texas loan. Reference information:...
GLC01121
11 April 1842
to Edward Burleson
Houston, as President of the Republic of Texas, writes to Edward Burleson, the Vice President of Texas, about the security of Austin as Texas's capital. Considers the vulnerability of the archives of the Republic to attack, while they are kept in...
GLC01171
25 June 1852
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
to Onslow Peters
Discusses a case concerning the sale and purchase of land held in trust for a minor. The Tazewell lands were purchased by the guardian of a minor named Shurtluff, using the proceeds from the sale of the original land held in trust for him. The...
GLC01236
circa 29 April 1858
Burritt, Elihu (1810-1879)
Prospectus of "The North and South."
Transmitted by Burritt to Reverend Dr. Murray with a letter (GLC 2448.03.01). Advertises the publication of a weekly newspaper, "The North and South," with Burritt as editor. The paper's objective is to "unite the millions of all sections and...
GLC02448.03.02
23 February 1833
Glen, Tyre (fl. 1833)
Slave dealer letter
" I have purchased...a very large and tolerable likely fellow of Hollingsworth at $450, Ralph of Elder Patterson at $425, he keeps him untill his crop is finished unless he becomes unruly. Thar is at this time at least double the number of negroes...
GLC09129
circa 1840-1842
[Constitution for the "Westfield Free Produce association of friends"]
The constitution for the "Westfield Free Produce association of friends," to boycott slave- produced goods for three years. Begins: "We believe that slaveholding is diametrically opposite to the whole spirit and tenor of the christian religion; and...
GLC09382.02
5 April 1865
Wilson, A.N.
to Miller A. Wright
The tax on tobacco has become fifty cents. Wilson went to see Green Adams, but missed him. He will try again the next day.
GLC02691.11.080
20 October 1837
Gallatin, Albert (1761-1849)
[Call for a convention of bankers in order to effect resumption of specie payments].
Also signed by George Newbold and Cornelius W. Lawrence. This circular letter addressing the Panic of 1837, invites bankers "in the several states" to meet on 27 November in New York City "for the purpose of conferring on the time when specie...
GLC03805.01
circa 1837
Pamphlet
Minutes of the proceedings of the bank convention held in the City of New York on the 27th of November 1837.
With original printed wrappers, stab-stitched as issued. Printed by Bowne & Co.
GLC03805.02
1837
Report of the delegates of the banks of the City of New-York, to the bank convention, held at New-York, on 27th November to 1st December 1837.
Title continues: "Published by order of the General Committee of the City Banks." The convention had been called to respond to the Panic of 1837, and the report argues for the return to specie payments. The General Committee was led by President of...
GLC03805.03
9 June 1815
Astor, John Jacob (1763-1848)
to William Whann
Seeking repayment of a $15,000 loan he made to the government during the War of 1812.
GLC04667
7 May 1846
Smith, Gerrit (1797-1874)
To the Liberty Party
Discusses the Liberty Party's objectives, including the foremost goal of overthrowing slavery. Analyzes modification and expansion of party objectives, regarding issues such as banks, tariffs, and association with slaveholders.
GLC04717.30
5 November 1852
To the voters of the Counties of Oswego and Madison
Complains that he was nominated for a Congressional seat, a position he did not seek. Assures he will not resign, but will perform his duty, pursuing abolition from his position. Includes his political creed, asserting that slavery is not in the...
GLC04717.36
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