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26 November 1833
Garcia, Carlos, fl. 1833
[Official notification of Santa Ana's Secularization Act]
Broadside in Spanish. Official notice that Catholic Church property has been given over to private petitioners.
GLC08204
04 March 1841
Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841
[National Intelligencer Extra]
Printed presidential inauguration address of William Henry Harrison.
GLC08205
14 August 1789
Connecticut gazette. [Vol. 26, no. 1344 (August 14, 1789)]
With proposed draft of twelve amendments to the United States Constitution.
GLC08208
11 September 1864
Gordon, H.D., fl. 1864
to unknown
Efforts to avoid draft riots in Rochester, New York, by paying bounties and the nomination of George McClellan.
GLC08214
03 October 1832
Gerry, Ann, fl. 1832
Discuss making a claim to Congress for the remaining salary of her late husband, Vice President Elbridge Gerry. Efforts include contacting John Quincy Adams, a longtime family friend.
GLC08219
05 March 1810
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829
to Christopher Gore
Written to Governor of Massachusetts Christopher Gore. Explains his opposition to a proposed Constitutional amendment that would limit the life of an embargo act to 30 days after Congress enacted it. Countersigned by James Lloyd.
GLC08220
09 November 1769
Babcock, Henry, fl. 1769
to Thomas Brattle
Encloses the resolves of the Connecticut Assembly in support of Boston's struggle against the Townshend Acts and the King's Commission of Customs and recommends that they be printed.
GLC08221
14 February 1855
Ewing, Thomas, 1829-1896
to William H. Seward
Discusses the failed attempt to unseat him from the United States Senate: "the combination to destroy by mutiny and treason the advantages which the Whigs of New York won in the open field was a fearful one. But we have prevailed."
GLC08226
26 June 1812
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
[An act concerning letters of marque, prizes, and prize goods].
Addressed to the commander of the Brig Argus, Edward Howe, Jr.
GLC08230
1803
New York Post
[New York Post over 300 issues].
Includes complete printing of Marbury v. Madison in two issues, complete printing of the Louisiana Purchase Treaty and Conventions, a fire in New York, a slave rebellion, etc.
GLC08231
08 November 1804
[Poulson's American Daily Advertizer].
Extra edition printing Jefferson's State of the Union Address in which he discusses the Louisiana Purchase, Indian affairs, and foreign relations.
GLC08232
circa 1861-1865
Carte de visite [Portrait of Richard Yates].
Inscribed on verso: "to W. H. H. Alden from the Governor".
GLC08235
22 May 1861
Taylor, Tazewell, fl. 1861
to B. W. Belscher
Taylor, a captain in the Sussex Light Dragoons, relays an order from General Walter Gwynn regarding administrative actions in preparation for the next day's secession vote by the Virginia Convention.
GLC08237
08 June 1861
Letcher, John, 1813-1884
to Jefferson Davis
Written as Governor of Virginia to Jefferson Davis to send him details on the guages and capacity of the Danville Rail Road and other Virginia lines.
GLC08241
26 April 1864
to his wife
Discussing Sherman's order to cut civilian rations and expressing some sympathy for its impact on "secesh women": "it is hard for the authorities to see women starve." Analyzing the upcoming presidential election: "we hope to elect Lincoln again and...
GLC08248
25 May 1863
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
[Presidential pardon of Richard Hayden, who was convicted of destroying letters stolen from the mail].
Pardon signed by Lincoln and countersigned by Secretary of State Seward. Hayden was in an "advanced stage of pulmonary consumption" at the time of the pardon.
GLC08253
1861-1865
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
to Oliver Hoyt
Discusses replacing commissioner of Indian affairs due to public pressure.
GLC08282
2 February 1793
Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845
Columbian centinel. [Vol. 18, no. 42 (February 2, 1793)].
Benjamin Russell listed as the printer and publisher, located on State Street. Discusses an act to amend the act establishing the United States Mint. Amendment enacted by the United States Congress on Monday November 5, 1792 and approved by the...
GLC01998.03
17 May 1731
Carter, C., fl. 1731
[Receipt for John Bartlett]
Receipt for three pounds fifteen shillings "for service done as a commissioner in order to settle the line of gover[men]t from Patucket Falls to the Massachusetts south line."
GLC01450.409.02
circa 1832-1844
[Hard Times tokens].
Tokens satirizing President Andrew Jackson. Issued after Jackson opposed re-chartering of the Bank of the United States, resulting in a depression.
GLC01994.03
2 March 1640
[Surrender of the Patent of Plymouth Colony to the Freemen].
Outlines the surrender of the Warwick Patent of 1630 to the "Publick Court" by Governor of Plymouth Bradford and the "Old Comers" (original settlers). This resulted from pressure to relinquish the patent to the whole body of freemen. Bradford and the...
GLC02924.001
16 May 1710
Delano, Jonathan, fl. 1701-1717
[Copy of a 1709 land agreement, ordered to be placed in the new book], and Vote May the 16: 1710 Christopher Gifford showing forth.
There are two documents on this folio, the first is: signed by committee members, Richard Borden, John Akin, Isaac Smith, William Wood, and Jacob Barker. True copy made for a new property book. Ordered and allowed by the committee, with several other...
GLC02924.011
12 May 1713
[Report of a meeting to discuss who has rights to a meadow].
GLC02924.013
[Copy of a report of a meeting held in Dartmouth Township on 12 May 1713 to discuss who has rights to a meadow].
Delano has signed clerically for Richard Borden, John Akin, William Wood, Jacob Barker, and Isaac Smith. Attested as a true copy and signed as Clerk of the Township of Dartmouth.
GLC02924.014
30 March 1714
[Copy of a report of a meeting held to discuss who has rights to a meadow].
GLC02924.015
[Report of 5 January 1713 and 12 May 1713 meetings concerning Cedar Swamp at the town house in Dartmouth Township].
Delano has signed clerically for Richard Borden, John Akin, William Wood, Isaac Smith and Jacob Barker. The 12 May meeting required residents to draw lots for portions of the swamp lands. Certified as a true copy and signed as Clerk of the Township...
GLC02924.016a
1714/08/10
[Copy of a report of a meeting held for laying out 400 acres].
Delano signed clerically for Richard Borden, John Akin, William Wood, Jacob Barker, and Isaac Smith. Docket reads, "For Christopher Gifford to [illegible]." Attested as a true copy and signed as Clerk of the Township of Dartmouth.
GLC02924.020
28 March 1717
[Copy of a report of a meeting held in Dartmouth Township on 28 March 1717 discussing land taken for highways].
Delano signed clerically for Richard Borden, John Akin, William Wood, Jacob Barker, and Isaac Smith. Attested as a true copy from the "Dartmouth Purchesors Book of Records" and signed as Clerk of the Township of Dartmouth.
GLC02924.022
28 January 1717
[Copy of a report of a meeting held in Dartmouth Township on 28 January 1717].
Christopher and Robert Gifford had neglected to take up lands. The committee ordered the lands to be surveyed. Date from docket. Attested as a true copy and signed as Clerk of the Township of Dartmouth.
GLC02924.023
Hathaway, Thomas, fl. 1717-1726
[Copy of a report of a meeting discussing land taken for highways].
Attested as a true copy and signed as Clerk of the Township of Dartmouth.
GLC02924.025
Christopher and Robert Gifford had neglected to take up lands. The committee ordered the lands to be surveyed. Attested as "a true coppie of a coppie" and signed as Clerk of the Township of Dartmouth.
GLC02924.026
circa 1723
[Copy of a report of a meeting to choose a surveyor].
Hathaway clerically signs for Richard Borden, John Akin, William Wood, Jacob Barker, and Isaac Smith. Benjamin Hammond is to lay out the general divisions of the uplands. John Akin is to assist him. Attested as a true copy and signed as Clerk of...
GLC02924.031
November 1726
[Report of a meeting held at the town house].
George Badcock and Henry Tucker have asked the township's permission to build a grist mill. After examining the records of the township and on consultation with Benjamin Hammond's survey, it is determined that title to the land is clear. Attested as...
GLC02924.045
18 January 1777
Bryant, James, fl. 1777-1778
[Copy of a warrant for the arrest of soldiers who failed to appear at the muster of 6 January 1777]
Also contains Bryant's clerical signatures of the selectmen, the militia officers, and the Committee of Safety. Gideon Brownell, Silvenas Sixon, David Sowle, Jonathan Gifford, Elijah Gifford, Christopher Slocum, and Timothy Comel of the Town of...
GLC02924.047
26 March 1777
Davis, Stephen, fl. 1777
[Land Deed]
GLC02924.048
30 September 1865
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
"I have concluded to issue a pardon in the case of Percy Walker" (Former U.S. Congressman from Alabama, and brother of Confederate Secretary of War.)
GLC08287
15 December 1802
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
President's message to the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Sates. Including Indian affairs, war with Tripoli and Barbary Pirates.
"President's message to the Senate and House of Representatives of the United Sates." Including Indian affairs, war with Tripoli and Barbary Pirates, relations with Europe budget, taxes, naval affairs. Printed by Office of the Newport Mercury...
GLC08289
10 November 1810
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to William Plumer
John Quincy Adams and relations between the United States and Russia:"The Emperor seems to think more highly of our Country than we do, and is more fond of Intercourse with us than we seem to be with him. The commerce between our two countries is...
GLC08290
1861
Wallis, Severn Teackle, 1816-1894
Report of anti-war Maryland lawmaker detailing his opposition to doctrine of military necessity, and his subsequent imprisonment.
"Committee on Federal Relations in regard to Calling of a Sovereign Convention." Report of anti-war Maryland lawmaker detailing his opposition to doctrine of military necessity, and his subsequent imprisonment. Several editing marks on inside.
GLC08298
19 July 1865
Bramlette, Thomas Elliott, 1817-1875
Kentucky election call for white mail Union citizens over 21 years old who have not "expatriated" themselves by aiding the Confederacy.
GLC08315
3 January 1912
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
to Samuel McChord Crothers
"We must get the Republican Party on the side of the progressives, and on the other hand we must keep the progressives sane....." Written on "The Outlook" letterhead.
GLC08321
12 November 1885
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
to William Lewis
Declines involvement in Grant - Johnson controversy over removal of War Secretary Stanton: "The matter was discussed to death at the time (1868) and I know of no good reason for reviving it."
GLC08323
14 July 1856
Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874
to: C.S.Davis
American Party (know-nothing) Presidential candidate expresses fears of pro-Republican attacks: "Nothing could give me more pleasure than to visit Saratoga... but I fear I should never live to go there and return. I was almost killed coming from New...
GLC08325
22 January 1794
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Samuel Hodgdon
As Secretary of War, instructs Quartermaster's Deputy to open a new store "securely situated from fire for the public purposes, the rent ought to be as low as possible."
GLC08326
16 January 1825
to Congressman Poinsett
Continues long battle with Congress for reimbursement of expences incurred while Ambassador: "If there be any reason why the committee should report no opinion on my claims, I should presume, that it would not apply, to the other object, that of...
GLC08330
12 July 1979
Clinton, William J., 1946-?
As Arkansas Governor, commutes first degree murder term of J.W. Taylor from life to 61 years, 7 months.
GLC08344
22 Sept 1798
to James Jackson
Responds on Adams " behalf to Governor of Georgia re: federal and state efforts to protect Georgia from French naval attack. Concludes vulnerability of Savannah is so high that using "gallies manned with negroes for working them and with white men to...
GLC08347
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