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circa 1830
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
Major Mountflorence
Note to himself about Mountflorence's information-gathering. Mountflorence was a prize agent and former secretary under Minister to France Robert Livingston.
GLC00496.063
20 April 1820
[Commendation for service]
Describes a soldier's courage under fire and bravery in the face of the enemy. According to the Monroe Papers, these are remarks made by Monroe during the presentation of a sword to Richard M. Johnson for service during the War of 1812.
GLC00496.069
July 24, 1815
Lawrence, Thomas, 1769-1830
to Mrs. Wolff
Discusses Duke of Wellington's heroism during the 18 July 1815 Battle of Waterloo. Describes circumstances surrounding death of Sir Alexander Gordon. Gordon was Wellington's aide de camp. Lawrence was a British portrait artist. Mrs. Wolff was the...
GLC00496.119
July 9, 1837
Bourke, Richard, Sir, 1777-1855
to Thomas Pringle
Discusses news regarding the Stuurman case. Sir Richard Bourke was Governor of New South Wales, Australia.
GLC00496.131
March 22, 1828
Buxton, Thomas Fowell, 1786-1845
to unknown
Thanks recipient for book of poetry. Discusses dinner plans with William Wilberforce and Zachary Macaulay. Buxton, Wilberforce and Macaulay were British abolitionists who worked for social reform. The letter also mentions Secretary of State...
GLC00496.137
March 12, 1823
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to Stephen R. Bradley
Explains his 1804 opposition to a bill supported by General Samuel Smith that would further protect U.S. sailors from British impressment. Refutes Smith's suggestion that Adams' position justifies British impressment. Argues that the legislation...
GLC00496.003
March 9, 1820
to William C. Bradley
Written as Secretary of State. re: not complying with request, Treaty of Ghent
GLC00496.004
22 October 1846
Fremont, John Charles, 1813-1890
to E.M. Kerne
Informs Lieutenant Kerne, commander of the district of the Sacramento Valley, that Peter Brennan, this letter's bearer, has authorization to enlist men "in the service of the United States at the rate of twenty five dollars per month." Asks Kerne to...
GLC02475.05
3 September 1857
Walker, William, 1824-1860
to William Heiss
Replies to a letter from Major Heiss received 30 July 1857. Instructs Heiss to send Walker's sword as soon as possible, addressed to Walker at the City Hotel. Inquires if Heiss met General Charles Frederick Henningsen on Henningsen's way north....
GLC02475.14
[1847 ca.]
Collection of 10 documents relating to or by participants in the Mexican War [Decimalized .01- .11]
GLC02494
7 June 1847
Hooker, Joseph, 1814-1879
Orders No. 6
Writing from Headquarters of the Brigade, Hooker gives marching orders to his troops and instructs the commanders on what provisions each soldier must carry.
GLC02494.06
30 April 1847
Worth, William Jenkins, 1749-1849
to Robert J. Walker
Letter of introduction for Colonel Bohler, who, Worth promises, will have plenty of stories about Mexico to share with Secretary of the Treasury Walker.
GLC02494.11
10 August 1849
Clayton, John Middleton, 1796-1856
to Zachary Taylor
Secretary of State Clayton writes to the out-of-town Taylor that armed ships are heading towards Cuba. The Cabinet has drawn up a proclamation and he advises Taylor to expedite the signing of the document. Adds that Captain Hunter should be sent to...
GLC02505.08
22 May 1848
Adams, Charles Francis, 1807-1886
to George Jay
Calls Jay's attention to eulogies written on the death of Adams' father, John Quincy Adams. Notes that Americans are closely watching Europe, where "Change is now the rule and stability the exception." Jay was in London.
GLC02505.01
1836/03/02
Ellis, Richard, 1781-1846
[Texas Declaration of Independence]
Declares that a "Free, Sovereign, and Independent Republic" has been constituted by the people of Texas. The Dr. Paul Burns copy, listed in the Thomas Taylor census Texfake as #2 of authentic copies. Printed by Baker and Bordens, San Felipe de Austin...
GLC02559
1846/01/10
Green, Thomas J., 1802-1863
Circular letter "To the People of Texas" re: attack on Sam Houston
A savage attack on Houston's supposed duplicity in disowning the Mier expedition against Mexico. The Mier expedition (filibustering) was stopped, captured and then literally decimated by Santa Anna. This copy addressed to George Sykes. Docketed on...
GLC02564
1 November 1854
Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
[Authorization for James Buchanan to conclude a Consular Convention with Great Britian]
President Pierce directs Secretary of State William Learned Marcy to affix the United States seal. Confirms full power for Buchanan, Minister to Great Britain, to conclude a consular convention.
GLC02585
1837-1908
Stafford, Robert H., fl. 1837-1866
Robert H. Stafford Collection [Decimalized .01- .98]
Stafford enlisted as a sergeant in the 12th Alabama infantry. Contains letters and newsclippings about the Peninsula Campaign, advance into Maryland, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Spotsylvania, and Early's raid on Washington, D.C....
GLC02618
1848/05/22
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to Lieut. G. W. Smith re: awaiting ratification of the treaty with Mexico
Written as Captain of Engineers regarding preparations for the engineer corps to leave. Mentions McClellan ("McClelland").
GLC02641
circa 1853
Journal of a cruise to China and Japan in the U.S. Sloop Vandalia.
Journal of a sailor under Captain John Pope. The journal describes customs in the ports it visited, mentions meeting Commodore Matthew Perry's flag ship, and provides information on hostilities between American troops and the Japanese military.
GLC02547
1835/12/10
Texas General Council
To The People of Texas re: siege of Mexican garrison at San Antonio de Bexar
Streeter Texas 92. re siege of Mexican garrison at San Antonio de Bexar. Compared with Streeter copy at Yale University.
GLC02558
6 March 1848
Butler, William Orlando, 1791-1880
[Military convention for the provisional suspension of hostilities]
Order No. 18, ratified by William Orlando Butler as Major General Commanding on March 5,1848. Signed by Adjutant Irvin McDowell. Orders a suspension of hostilities following seventeen articles by the Military Convention. The Convention provisions...
GLC02561
1842
Texas Republic
Treaty between Great Britain and Texas for suppression of slave trade
Streeter Texas 1416. Printed by T. R. Harrison.
GLC02562
1843/04/11
Great Britain. Acts.
An act of Parliament effecting a treaty between Great Britain and the Republic of Texas for the suppression of the slave trade.
Passed on 11 April 1843. Paginated 166-180 + unpaginated first page.
GLC02563
1842/03/06
Hockley, George W., 1802-1851
to Edward Burleson re: Vasquez expedition's approach
Written as Secretary of War and Navy of the Texas Republic one day after Vasquez occupied San Antonio. Burleson was Vice President of Texas. Vasquez led an unauthorized force in seizing San Antonio and proclaiming Mexican law. The Republic of...
GLC02572
1836/03/30
Hall, Warren D., fl. 1836
to Thomas J. Rusk re: Houston's retreat in the "runaway scrape"
Written as Colonel in the Texas Army. Written 3 weeks before Houston's victory at San Jancinto
GLC02573
1842/04/29
Gillespie, B., fl. 1842
to Edward Burleson re: Vasquez expedition and archives war
GLC02575
1841/06/16
Galpin, A. A., ?-1841
to John D. Moore
Describes preparations and provisions for the Santa Fe Expedition. In case of his death or long absence, wants Moore to "protect the negros from sale," and keep them for himself.
GLC02579
20 September 1847
Wool, John Ellis, 1784-1869
to Martin J. Townsend
Thanks Townsend and the people of Troy, New York, for their acknowledgments after the Battle of Buena Vista. Discusses the battle and Winfield Scott's negotiations with Santa Anna. Predicts any additional fighting will be with small guerrilla...
GLC02642
17 September 1845
Crozet, A., fl. 1845
to the Honorable Senate of the United States of America
Co-signed by Ulysses S. Grant and fifteen other brevet second lieutenants protesting L.R. Quimby's promotion on the grounds of their seniority.
GLC02643
22 September 1847
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
[Orders for the arrest of Mexican soldiers]
Winfield Scott's endorsement, countersigned by Henry Lee Scott on David McTeager's letter. Refers to General John A. Quitman the matter of arresting Mexican soldiers who, disguised as civilians, have returned to the neighborhood of Jesus Maria to...
GLC02644
Scott, H.L. (Henry Lee), 1814-1886
General orders No. 128
Signed by H. L. Scott. Marching orders toward Mexico City.
GLC02646
28 November 1846
Semmes, Raphael, 1809-1877
to David Conner
Reports that the Mexican brig Creole had been boarded and burned by men under his command during a blockade of Vera Cruz. The destruction of the Creole has obliterated Vera Cruz's commerce, as she was the city's only ship. Written as lieutenant...
GLC02647
25 April 1854
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
to Nahum Capen
Discusses Capen's book, The History of Democracy, and mentions people to whom he has sent it, including members of the press who have responded favorably to it. Comments that although he is doing well in England, he is looking forward to the end of...
GLC02658
1836/07/04
Austin, Stephen F., 1793-1836
Pass For George P. Digges to deliver Santa Anna's terms of surrender
Orders to take "very important documents to the east." With endorsement on verso of George P. Digges for $14.75 in expenses.
GLC03037
1838/06/30
Certificate for bounty land for Francis Hunt
Signed as Secretary of War of the Republic of Texas. The bouty is contingent upon Hunt's honorable discharge. Note: This is NOT a soldier's discharge.
GLC03039
1820/10/04
Adams, John, 1735-1826
To: Jonathan Mason.
Regarding Gov. William Shirley, dismissal of Col. John Quincy and the British government's arbitrary practices in Quincy, Mass.
GLC03099
09 July 1829
Kendall, Amos, 1789-1869
to Francis P. Blair
Reports on an upcoming duel between Sanders and Hawkins, begun when Hawkins was insulted that Sanders fired him, despite his mediocre performance. Hopes that Hawkins "gets a little hurt" in the duel, since he has acted so inappropriately. Says...
GLC03209.10
6 March 1832
Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844
[Bank of the United States third exchange draft to Treasurer of the United States Mint William Findlay].
Issued by Baring Brothers, the bank's English agent. Endorsed on verso by Findlay payable to Mathew R. Boulton. Biddle was President of the Second Bank of the United States from 1822 until 1834. Boulton is possibly Matthew R. Boulton, a partner...
GLC03138
1834/08/17
Cleveland, Jesse, fl. 1831-1834
Asks Blair to draft a resolution against the Bank of the United States, which he will show to his state legislature in Georgia. Objects specifically to foreign investors being involved with the Bank. Also wants the resolution to denounce those who...
GLC03209.07
28 February 1836
Smith, Henry W., 1836-1869
Texas expects every man to do his duty... [calling for reinforcements at Alamo]
GLC03230.01
Travis, William B., fl. 1835
to the citizens of Texas: "Victory Or death" [Alamo]
Travis' broadside reprints his appeal for reinforcements at the Alamo. Streeter Texas 48: 132-32A, 145, 148.
GLC03230.02
19 May 1860
Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872
New York daily tribune. [Vol. 20, no. 5950 (May 19, 1860)]
Discusses the nomination of Abraham Lincoln as President by the Republican National Convention, which convened May 1860 in Chicago, Illinois. Reports on the reaction of citizens in New York City to the announcement of Lincoln's nomination, including...
GLC03127
4 August 1851
Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874
[Authorization to affix the seal of the United States]
Gives authorization to Robert P. Letcher to finalize the implementation of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and to conclude a convention with the Mexican Indians. One black and white bust engraving and one black and white seated full length engraving...
GLC02775
21 November 1846
to John Serretta
Denies three Mexican priests serving in the United States permission to aid their colleagues in Mexico. Suggests that the priests try traveling with a neutral ship. Signed as Secretary of State during the Mexican War. Impression in upper left...
GLC02776
1818/01/21
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to Edward Livingston
Acknowledging a bronze casting of Napoleon, and offering thanks for the gift. Written as General in the U.S. Army.
GLC02769
22 March 1848
Parker, Theodore, 1810-1860
to Signore Mancinelli
Hopes that Mancinelli remembers him. Writes to introduce Dr. Loring, who is visiting Rome. Congratulates Mancinelli "on having so noble a Pope. Protestants as we are, we will all shout, Viva Papa Pio IX." Supposes that Mancinelli knows his American...
GLC02509.08
1830/10/18
Letter by Andrew Jackson and engraving of him [Decimalized .01-.02]
A letter by President Andrew Jackson to Hardy M. Cryer, and an engraving of Jackson by A. B. Walter.
GLC02526
3 December 1859
Kossuth, Lajos Von, 1802-1894
[Letter of reference for Alexis Ludvigh]
Writes, "The bearer Mr. Alexis Ludvigh native of Hungary, County of Szepes, is going to the United States America [sic] with the consent of his parents, and the intention to make the States his adoptive home. I am well acquainted with his father...
GLC02869.01
1816
Madison, James, 1751-1836
Message of the President re: American seamen imprisoned at Dartmoor Prison
Printed by William A. Davis. List over 2000 naval POWs by name and rank, how and where they were captured, where confined and when exchanged.
GLC02885
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