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December 4, 1823
Marshall, John, 1755-1835
to Joseph Gales, Jr.
Requests pamphlet containing the transactions of the great convention, and asks to become a subscriber to Gales' paper. Brings up political news.
GLC00496.271
September 4, 1817
Perry, Oliver Hazard, 1785-1819
to Benjamin W. Crowninshield
Perry writes to the secretary of the navy to recommend Dr. Richard Stevens for a position as a surgeon in the navy. Cites his experience as a surgeon's mate aboard the frigate Java in the Mediterranean and attests to his "extensive acquirements...
GLC00496.273.01
September 11, 1824
Madison, James, 1751-1836
to Augustus B. Woodward
Unsigned. The last page(s) are missing. Per David Mattern, Papers of Madison, the letter fragment appears to be in the hand of Augustus B. Woodward, who published it (Niles Register 1841, pp. 127-28). Woodward had written observations "addressed...
GLC00496.605
October 16, 1837
Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874
to Mr. Gales and Mr. Seaton
Asks that the last 500 speeches of his that he ordered be sent to the folding room of the House of Representatives. Postscript requests the country newspaper be delivered to him in Buffalo, N.Y., during the recesss. Wants $1 worth of speeches sent...
GLC00496.155
January 21, 1848
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
to John Young Mason
Co-signed by James H. Thomas, Frederick Stanton, and Hopkins L. Turney. Endorses Baird Scott Hopkins for a midshipman position.
GLC00496.180
February 19, 1829
Shepperd, Augustine Henry, 1792-1864
to Mr. Murphy
Speculates about the dubious appointments in Jackson's cabinet. First name missing on address sheet.
GLC00496.221
June 28, 1822
Croly, George, 1780-1860
to unknown
Discusses recipient's new colonial appointment and offers advice.
GLC00496.150
July 16, 1824
Hume, Joseph, 1777-1855
to Thomas Pringle and John Fairbairn
Forwards essays on government, jurisprudence and liberty of the press for circulation in "The South African Journal." Hume was a political reformer who campaigned for universal suffrage and religious freedom.
GLC00496.174
circa 1830-1850
Noel, Baptist Wriothesley, 1798-1873
Declines a request due to a previous engagement. Written in the Hornsey neighborhood of London.
GLC00496.201
March 2, 1850
Simms, William Gilmore, 1806-1870
to William Campbell Preston
Attaches petition for copyright law hoping recipient's political connections can help Simms' interests. Attached to GLC00496.224.02.
GLC00496.224.01
circa March 1850
To the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States
Printed petition to Congress seeking passage of copyright law. Attached to GLC0496.224.02.
GLC00496.224.02
circa July 1838
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
[Speech fragment on the proposed annexation of Texas]
Report of Adams to his constituents on events in the 25th Congress, intended for newspaper publication. Adams mentions the speech of Vermont Congressman William Slade, which so offended southerners that they walked out. Discusses annexation of Texas...
GLC00567
10 September 1840
Poinsett, Joel Roberts, 1779-1851
[Circular letter announcing the establishment of Smithsonian Institution]
Sends a copy of the constitution and by-laws of the National Institution for the Promotion of Science (the Smithsonian). Requests information on geography, natural history, and ethnology from the unknown recipient's area of the United States....
GLC00573
September 23, 1824
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829
to John Jay
A long letter on politics, foreign relations, Pickering's relationship with John Adams and others, and attacks on him in print. Extensively discusses the politics surrounding his "Review of the Adams & Cunningham Correspondence." Comments on the...
GLC00570
November 15, 1860
Bethune, James N., 1803-1895
to Paul Semmes
Discusses the meeting of the legislature in Milledgeville, Georgia on the issue of secession. Writes that the general consensus in Milledgeville is one of resistance. States that Georgia Senator Benjamin Hill is demanding that Lincoln enforce the...
GLC00572.14
November 17, 1860
to Paul J. Semmes
Informs that the Senate passed a bill calling for a secession convention in Georgia. Mentions the remote chance of war, "Amongst those who are doubtful or timid the feeling is getting out that they must take choice between the remote chance of a...
GLC00572.15
December 22, 1860
Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863
to Joseph E. Brown
Retained copy, docketed by Semmes. Writes to the Governor of Georgia enclosing a contract (not present; probably GLC00508.04) for the purchase of rifle cannon, projectiles, and lead. Discusses the pros and cons of different types of guns, shells...
GLC00572.19
2 October 1855
Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
[Commission of David Farragut as a captain in the U.S. Navy]
Partially-printed document on vellum signed by President Franklin Pierce and countersigned by James C. Dobbin as Secretary of the Navy. Note on margin signed by J.B. Hardin: "Registered No. Four - the lowest number of the same date takes rank."...
GLC00626
May 27, 1820
to James Madison
re: sending Journals of Constitutional Convention Written at the Department of State.
GLC00639.03
March 3, 1837
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
August 3, 1829
Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841
to John Cleves Short
Written after recall by Jackson as U.S. Minister to Colombia. Attacks Andrew Jackson and Simon Bolivar in some detail, and accuses them both of being ruthless men. Worries that Colombia will soon be very unstable, and that with his departure the...
GLC00632
September 5, 1822
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to Samuel McKay
Opines that two parties are essential to a functioning democracy. McKay was a farmer and local political leader in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The Fourth of July oration was entitled "An Address," delivered at the Request of the Republican Committee...
GLC00639.14
January 2, 1823
to Edward Wyer
Written as Secretary of State. Prelude to the Monroe Doctrine (12/2/1823). Dispatches were for Forsyth (Spain) and Shaler (Algiers). Spain was considering Latin America intervention. Partial transcript in seller's description.
GLC00510
August 28, 1823
Clay, Henry, 1777-1852
to Thomas I. Wharton
Discusses at his position in favoring emancipation 25 years earlier and how his continuing feelings defeated him at the polls several times due to the interest and demand of continuing to enslave people. Writes, "My opinion is unchanged...the African...
GLC00509
February 21, 1842
Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862
to A. C. Paige
Discusses slavery and Union in relationship to politics. States, in part: "Whilst we cling to the Union we must yield to our sister states all that was intended to be secured to them by the Constitution." Also discusses publication of the letter....
GLC00529.04
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