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17 November 1779
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to John Sullivan
Informs Sullivan that Greene has prepared winter quarters for those of his men commanded by Clinton and Hand. Written in McHenry's hand. Written from "Head Quarters."
GLC01830
5 August 1788
[Endorsed receipt for 100 lbs of gunpowder for the Potomac Company].
Cosigned by John Fitzgerald and George Gilpin. Receipt for payment made out from Richardson Stuart to Henry Bedinger and Jacob Bedinger. The Potomac Company was Washington's first business venture after the American Revolution.
GLC01831
1814/08/22
Beall, William Dent, 1757-1829
to unknown
Lieutenant Colonel Beall reports on the British advance into Marlboro, Maryland, and the strength of the British force. Also requests money. Adds in a postscript: "It is of great importance that Col. Hood should march immediately. The Flotilla...
GLC01836.01
1861/01/15
Townsend, Aurelia W., 1820-1885
to B. J. Lossing
Indicates that she is sending two engravings of General William H. Winder to Lossing. Also suggests sources for Lossing's historical research on the War of 1812 and indicates that Mrs. Winder (Gertrude Polk Winder) is forwarding contacts to...
GLC01836.02
20 February 1830
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
[Pardon of Samuel L. Valentine for security on a debenture bond]
Countersigned by Secretary of State Martin Van Buren. Jackson orders Valentine's release because of his poverty and large family and on condition that he pay the costs of the suit.
GLC01837
1862-1865
Thompson, W. S., fl. 1862-1865
[Four Civil War pocket diaries] [decimalized .01-.04]
William S. Thompson, captain of a Pennsylvania militia company, was mustered into service on 29 May 1861. He left his hometown of Bristol, Pennsylvania to join the 3rd Pennsylvania Reserve (32nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry) at Camp Washington...
GLC01838
6 June 1783
Trumbull, John, 1756-1843
General Washington
Black and white mezzotint published by Valentine Green. A portrait of young Washington based upon John Trumbull's painting.
GLC01855
1845/04/15
Jones, Anson, 1798-1858
Pardon of R.S. Redmond (c/s Tobias Allen)
Redmond was convicted of horse-stealing. No reason is given for his pardon. Countersigned by Allen as acting Secretary of State.
GLC01860.04
1844/04/13
to M. P. Norton re: politics, being elected President
Written while Secretary of State for the Republic of Texas.
GLC01860.05
1836/04/27
Hall, Edward H., fl. 1860-1917
to Major Norton re: carrying despatches from Texas to Washington
Written as agent of Texas at New Orleans, written shortly before the fall of the Alamo.
GLC01860.11
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