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1863/06/29
Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
Circular letter appointing James M. Lovering receiver of draft commutation money
GLC07758
1860 ca.
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
1860 Pro-Lincoln campaign ribbon, based on Brady portrait
GLC07769.01
Bell, John, 1797-1869
1860 Pro-Bell campaign ribbon, based on Brady portrait
GLC07769.03
1788/03/16
Hastings, Jon, fl. 1788
to Elbridge Gerry re: mail lost during Constitution ratification proceedings
GLC07770
1932/12/21
Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945
to Nita Patton re: comments on Catholicism and actions of Congress
GLC07771
[1795 ca.]
Clymer, George, 1739-1813
to city commissioners
Seeking reimbursement for an advance. On the verso of the letter there is a draft, also in Clymer's hand, of an unrelated document; it seems he was just reusing this paper to send his letter to the commissioners and that the scrap of autograph text...
GLC07885
1758/12/29
Pitt, William, Earl of Chatham, 1708-1778
to William Lyttelton re: raising troops for French and Indian War
GLC07889
1779/02/03
Clinton, Henry, Sir, 1730-1795
British Royal Peace Commission's attempt to appease colonists by lifting...
GLC07891
1854/08/19
Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
Authority to affix the seal to treaty with Miami Indians of Indiana
GLC07807
1877/06/22
Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893
Circular letter re: eliminating electioneering by civil servants
GLC07809
1801/01/30
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to James Hillhouse re: notifying Senators of special session
GLC07813
1809/08/22
Madison, James, 1751-1836
to Representatives re: reply to representatives of Michigan Territory
GLC07817
1821/08/02
to John Q. Adams re: thanks for Fourth of July oration
GLC07806
1794/08/28
Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813
to Patrick Henry re: envoy to Madrid
GLC07812
1791/09/19
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Return of the whole number of persons... [census report]
GLC07833
1783/03/15
to Ebenezer Hazard re: transmitting Virginia Cession
GLC07839.02
1791/02/26
Hazard, Ebenezer, fl. 1790-1795
Subscription solicitation to Jeremiah Wadsworth for "State Papers;" with reply
GLC07839.04
1791/08/09
Contract for printing of "State Papers..."
GLC07839.06
1755/03/01
Dinwiddie, Robert, 1693-1770
to Horatio Sharpe
GLC07850
1775/08/23
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
A Proclamation, for Suppressing Rebellion...
GLC07851
1785/03/01
Adams, Samuel, 1722-1803
to John Hancock re: complimenting Hancock on his resignation as Governor
GLC07860
1871/01/23
Rainey, Joseph Hayne, 1832-1887
re: subscriptions for G.W. Julian speech "The Land Question"
GLC07772
1836/07/08
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Authorization for Richard Rush to prosecute claim to the Smithsonian bequest
GLC07787
1793/05/06
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
to Nathaniel Appleton re: attachment of stocks in the loan office
Addressed to Appleton as Commissioner of Loans, Boston.
GLC07794
1864/10/02
Beech, John D., fl. 1864
to "Dear Mother" re: 1864 election
Jenness, George Bennings
GLC07791
1825/08/02
Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852
to John F. Parrott re: papers given in Senate on Colombian Slave trade treaty
GLC07792
1784/03/04
Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824
Act re: election of five commissioners to negotiate Indian treaties
Elected commissioners are George Rogers Clarke, Oliver Wolcott, Nathaniel [sic] Greene, Richard Butler, and Stephen Higgenson.
GLC07793
8 June 1789
Washington, Martha, 1731-1801
to Frances B. Washington.
Account of Washington's inauguration. Martha gives details of her journey as well as the reception she received on the way to Philadelphia. Also included in the letter are accounts of articles of clothing purchased and procured and of children and...
GLC07908
1847/05/16
Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
To: Robert Wood
Taylor suggests that if he were to be nominated for the United States Presidency he would have to decline until after the Mexican War was over, and that it would have to be for the good of a nation and not that of a party. Taylor states that "There...
GLC07906
1829/07/02
To: Amos Kendall.
Jackson states that as long as one looks to the land as their guide and keeps justice the "end in sight," they shall maintain the support of the people.
GLC07914
circa 1788
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
Retained draft of Hancocks' instructions to Massachusetts legislature
Samuel Adam's instructions to the Massachusetts legislature instructing them to promote the radification of a Constitution of the United States of American. Adams claims that such an act would not only strengthen the relations between the states...
GLC07916
1782/06/03
To: "Gentlemen of the House of Representatives."
John Hancock responds to an inquiry from the "Gentlemen of the House of Representatives" about the status of an import tax bill. He says that he feels the bill was illegitimately passed and that he does not consider it legitimate.
GLC07918
1794/09/20
To: Thomas Mifflin.
Hamilton threatens to send militia to Pennsylvania to quell whiskey rebellion.
GLC07920
1835/09/04
to T. Grover et. al.
Jackson refuses to send a copy of a letter in which he describes his feelings of Pennsylvania Governor Wolf on the grounds that doing so would interfere with a state election, and thus goes against his personal beliefs.
GLC07902
1859/11/25
Wise, Henry A., 1806-1876
to James Buchanan re: conspiracy to free John Brown
Copy of letter sent and signed by Henry A. Wise to President Buchannan regarding the plot to free John Brown from his cell in Charlestown, Virginia. Wise explicitly states that he has amassed over one thousand men at arms (militia) and is prepared...
GLC07897
29 May 1784
Hull, William, 1753-1825
to Henry Knox
Informs Knox that he will leave for New York, then West Point, and will make arrangements to travel to Canada (Hull was assigned by Knox to attempt to acquire information from the Commander of British forces in North America).
GLC02437.03008
20 December 1782
Lamb, John, 1735-1800
Written by Colonel Lamb to Major General Knox. Is angry about complications with his leave of absence. Says he thought his friends would help him procure the proper documentation to prove his rank, but they disappointed him. Says he has since looked...
GLC02437.01753
25 July 1787
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Marquis de Lafayette
References Lafayette's letter of 5 May 1787. Says the letter gave information that was "truly important and evinces that the french nobility possess the true spirit of justice & liberality." Tells him that there are dangers and that he "must not...
GLC02437.03616
16 June 1783
References "several" letters he received from Lafayette. Says his brother William is indebted to Lafayette for all the kindness shown to him. William asked that it be acknowledged. Goes on to say "America is infinitely indebted to you for your...
GLC02437.02166
15 April 1783
Humphreys, David, 1752-1818
Writes in response to Knox 's letter about Thomas Coffin (see GLC02437.02087). Humphreys encloses a passport for Coffin (not present), given by Washington, on the stipulation that Governor John Hancock has also given permission for Coffin to travel...
GLC02437.02091
29 August 1786
Pemberton, Robert, ?-1788
Written from the "War Office," which in 1786 was likely in New York City. Reports on business at the War Office. Explains that since his last letter to Knox, they have received a return of stores from Sergeant Hudson and a note from Commodore...
GLC02437.03298
12 March 1786
Ramsay, David, 1749-1815
In response to Knox's plan for the militia (see GLC02437.03246), Ramsay believes "it is excellent in theory," but has two major reservations: first, is unsure whether the government is prepared to devote time and expense to such a plan, and second...
GLC02437.03249
27 February 1788
Randall, Thomas, ?-1811
Writes on his way to China. Thanks Knox for taking interest in the affairs of him and Shaw, United States Consul at Canton (present-day Guangzhou, China). Asks Knox to send his apologies to Mr. Jay for not giving him more notice that he was ready to...
GLC02437.03810
29 October 1786
North, William, 1755-1836
Writes, "The people here smell a rat, that the Troops about to be raised are more for the insurgents than the Indians, however this makes no odds, every body seems to wish a strong government, & to believe the government can only be strengthened by...
GLC02437.03322
13 February 1788
Notes that he received correspondence from Knox. Writes, "...before I opened it repaired to a club which is established here for hearing news, smoking tobacco, & drinking grogg. As there were antifederalists in this body, I thought the paragraphs...
GLC02437.03796
14 March 1805
Porter, Benjamin J., fl. 1805-1821
Informs Knox that Mr. Harry, an attorney from Topsham (present-day Maine), requested a renewal of [Aleijah] Richardson's commission as justice of the peace for Lincoln County.
GLC02437.03110
12 February 1786
to Jonathan Pollard
Discusses a petition of Pollard's that has been active since 1781, apparently for pay from when Pollard worked for General William Heath. Says it must be renewed, noting that Robert Morris was not yet Superintendent of Finance when it was filed.
GLC02437.03241
2 December 1786
Price, William, ?-1790
Writes that he has been informed by Captain [perhaps Samuel] Jefferds that Knox has recommended him to the Massachusetts State Legislature for a lieutenancy in the artillery, for which he is thankful. However, "if my accepting of a Lieutenancy...
GLC02437.03360
19 November 1787
Peirce, John, 1750-1798
Discusses the delegates' agreement to pay British debts but only if the other states ratify a similar provision. Writes that "Mr. Henry in his harangue respecting this question attacked the constitution of the Union in the strongest terms and...
GLC02437.03707
1 December 1783
Ogden, Samuel, 1746-1810
Wants to know when General George Washington will be in town so he can pay his respects before Washington returns to Virginia. States that the treatment of Loyalists in New York City is much to the honor of the U.S. military and nation as a whole...
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