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26 March 1803
Madison, James, 1751-1836
to William Marbury
Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court's landmark decision on "Mandamus": establishing judicial review. Printed in New-York Herald
GLC08125
30 November 1804
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to James Oldham
Re: avoidance of involvement in other's quarrels: "I generally presume them to flow from the indulgences of too much passion of both sides" (this dispute about contractor for Monticello Greenhouse).
GLC08131
October 1814 - March 1815
War of 1812 Journal
War of 1812 Journal of Privateer Little Wasp
GLC08149
06 August 1810
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to unknown
Recalling the Boston political clubs, where "the independence of America originated"
GLC08098
22 August 1806
Eaton, William, 1764-1811
to Dwight Foster
Re: Burr's western conspiracy. Eaton had told Jefferson, who answered, "'There is too much knowledge an integrity among the people to give room to any apprehension of the kind.'"
GLC08103
1806
The Constitutional articles of the independent company of cadets, as revised and ratified, May, 1806.
Printed by Greenough & Stebbins.
GLC01450.448.07
26 September 1801
Peabody, Stephen, fl. 1801
to Henry Knox
Discusses a complicated land deal likely located in Maine. Requests Knox provides him with a deed for a disputed lot of land. A note signed by Ana Peabody signing over her interest in the land to Stephen Peabody is included on page two of the...
GLC02437.07627
16 August 1801
Sullivan, William, fl. 1799-1806
Reports since the agreement had not been punctually performed, [Thomas?] Winthrop has the opportunity of making the performance [agreement?] more to his liking. Notes they have agreed upon the principles and the papers will be sent to Knox in the...
GLC02437.07583
22 August 1801
Encloses (not included) a draft of an indenture. Notes the indenture is for the conveyance of some land involving [Henry] Knox, [Benjamin] Lincoln, [Henry] Jackson, and [Thomas?] Winthrop. Includes the legalities of the contract and the dollar amount...
GLC02437.07587
30 August 1801
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Sullivan
Informs Sullivan he received his note along with the mortgage for Mr. [Thomas?] Winthrop. Thanks Sullivan for his services and promises him a satisfactory compensation.
GLC02437.07600
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