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April 18, 1790
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Dr. Benjamin Rush
Also discusses corruption and his unhappiness as Vice President. Very affectionate towards Rush. Beliefs on government and other reflections.
GLC00704
05 November 1862
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of John Woodcock].
GLC00710
April 8, 1785
to Richard Price
Recipient from contents. Thanks Price for his book Observations on the importance of the American Revolution. Has received 1st and 2d editions. States that to him the chief liberty is that of conscience.
GLC00782.01
January 16, 1766
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
to Joseph Galloway
Describes the debate in Parliament over whether or not to repeal the Stamp Act of 1765. Comments at length on the speech given by William Pitt in favor of the American position. Marked "Copy" on p.3. Some notes in the form of a list pertaining to...
GLC00782.03
27 February 1869
Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872
[Fifteenth Amendment resolution]
Reconstruction amendment passed to combat southern opposition to federal policies toward freed slaves. Printed certificate sealed and signed, attached to printed resolution with a purple ribbon and red State Department seal. With printed circular...
GLC00788.01
March 1, 1863
Wilkes, Jane J., fl. 1863
to Charles Wilkes
Incomplete letter from which author has been inferred (says "Mrs. Wilkes" in the body). Mrs. Wilkes discusses her meetings with President Lincoln, Secretary of Navy Gideon Welles, Secretary of State William Seward, Senator Issac Arnold, and General...
GLC00496.265
October 24, 1775
to unknown
May have been source for Declaration of Independence's list. Cosigned by George Wythe and Silas Deane, with an AMS copy of the resolution signed by Charles Thomson.
GLC00505.01
January 22, 1861
Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863
to H. H. Waters
Semmes's retained copy. Writes to the Secretary of Governor Joseph Brown of Georgia. Replies to Waters' earlier letter advising Semmes that a brigade he formed cannot be recognized as it was not formed according to the proper rules (see GLC 572.25)...
GLC00572.30
March 3, 1837
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
To the Inhabitants of the 12th Congressional District of Massachusetts
Discusses the attempts to censure Adams' conduct through the "Gag Rule," the machinations of House Speaker Polk, and attempts to expel Adams.
GLC00639.05
March 4, 1809
to Benjamin Rush
Discusses Madison taking office, politics, national divisions.
GLC00639.01
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