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9 June 1783
Washington, George (1732-1799)
Military discharge of John Brown, soldier in 2d NY Art. Reg. (c/s Trumbull)
Partially printed. The soldier is "John Brown [space] Matrass [?]." He served from 17 March 1781.
GLC04675.08
1790/10/01
Harrison, William Henry (1773-1841)
to the Quarter Master re: ordering forage for a public horse
Written on a quarter sheet of paper.
GLC04675.13
13 January 1807
Fulton, Robert (1765-1815)
to Mr. Law
Endorses the plans of Benjamin Latrobe for a canal on the eastern and western branches of the Potomac. Describes the proposed canal. Compares it's potential to bolster commerce to the Duke of Bridgewater's canal in Manchester (which Fulton had...
GLC04687
23 May 1785
to Burwell Bassett
Mentions that he would have enjoyed seeing him at Richmond if it had been possible. Remarks that an artist, Mr. Pine, was at Mount Vernon and had to wait for him to return to do his historical painting. Comments on the engagement of his nephew...
GLC04709
1796
A Collection of speeches of the President... to both Houses of Congress
GLC04718
ca. 1870
Laing, Joseph (1828-1905)
Inauguration of Gen. George Washington
This document is a print lithograph of George Washington at his inauguration in 1789. Probably 1870s or 1880s print by Joeseph Laing and published by William Blackman.
GLC04723
4 September 1814
Madison, James (1751-1836)
[Commission of Winfield Scott as Major General during the War of 1812]
This document is a record of the commission of Winfield Scott. It is signed by Madison as president and countersigned by James Monroe as secretary of state. The promotion was a brevet "for his distinguished services in the successive Conflicts of...
GLC04735
3 April 1812
Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848)
to Uriah Tracy
Adams writes about the possibility of an amendment against slavery, the fact that the House of Representatives represents freemen, and discusses the New York elections.
GLC04754
30 November 1783
Cruger, Henry (1739-1827)
to Peter van Schaack
Reports American occupation of New York City. Decribes the conditions and mixed sentiments in the city after the British evacuation. Feels that the peaceable citizens are a result of the successful leadership of Governor George Clinton, who is...
GLC04776
9 May 1794
Monroe, James (1758-1831)
to Robert R. Livingston
Monroe, Senator from Virginia, urges Livingston, Chancellor of New York, to accept Washington's offer to succeed Gouverneur Morris as Minister Plenipotentiary to France. Tells Livingston it will be good for the party if he accepts. Says "the effect...
GLC04822
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