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to Benjamin Romaine, Esq.

Regarding friction in the early 19th century America and the rise of various secession movements. In part: "That a few mad or unfortunate persons of the old federal party might have thought of dissolving the confederacy, is despicable enough; but I...

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to [John B. Floyd]

Comments on an untitled essay he wrote which dealt with the topics of succession and the tensions between the Northern and Southern states. In part: "Gen. Scott is all solicitude for the safety of the Union. He is, however, not without hope that...

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Views suggested by the imminent danger of a disruption of the Union by...

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Resolution of Congress forwarding Constitution to the states for ratification

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to Nathanael Greene congratulating Greene for his appointment as Major General and sending along the General's uniform.

In part: "Confident of your zeal and attachment to the Liberties of America, I am persuaded, you will do every thing, to merit the Honour your country has now conferred on you."

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to Catherine Greene

An apologetic yet firm letter to his wife, explaining the need for them to be separated during the war: "You must be assured that there must be something very uncommon to prevent my coming home." Greene then goes on to reassure his wife of the...

GLC07884.02

to James M. Varnum

Responding to an inquiry about the ship "Corilinia," saying that he doesn't possess much information about it but that he will pass on what he has.

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to Nehemiah Hubbard

Seeking his help in locating someone to accompany Mrs. Greene on her travels from Hartford home. He then goes on to report on military operations. In part: "The Enemy is out in this side of Elizabethtown. They marched about four miles into the...

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to Thomas Jefferson

Greene excoriates Thomas Jefferson for not doing enough to help Greene's troops by deploying troops from Virginia to assist in the struggle. Written at both Broad River and Catawba River.

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to Henry Lee

Discusses military strategy and the status of current troop movements. He also touches on a recent approbation sent to him by Congress, about which he says "I have nothing to complain of. But to the troops it is but a cold compliment."

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to Thomas Nelson

Requesting assistance from Virginia, particularly more troop reinforcements as soon as possible. In part: "It is long since I informed your Excellency of our disagreeable situation, the unequal contest we were carrying on, and the hopeless prospect...

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to Henry Lee

Granting Lee a conditional leave of absence, perhaps against his better judgement; Greene also discusses troop movements and information regarding enemy activities. In part: "I confess I shall grant you [a] leave of absence with great reluctance...

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to Henry Lee

Discussing the enemy's current placement and status, and reviewing military strategy for various upcoming campaigns in and around Charleston. He also discusses provisions he has made for the deployment of his own troops. In part: "I have indeed a...

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to Nathan Brownson, Esq.

Seeking to resolve grievances about who has the right to command troops in Georgia. He both complains about certain actions by Brownson and begs his forgiveness for a misundertanding in which Brownson apparently took offense. In part: "...I hope to...

GLC07884.12

A Bill for Establishing a System of Public Education

GLC07841

to Maj. Gen. Sedgwick re: summoning Gen. Kirkpatrick

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to William Woodford re: supplies for winter encampment at Valley Forge

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to John F. Mercer re: postponing visit with Madison to Mercer's estate

GLC07854

to Edward O.C. Ord re: endorsement on petition

GLC07856

to Mary Ball Washington re: his brother's marriage, ordering clothing for slaves

With provenance note stating property of David A. Hayes, and a clipped signature of John Hancock, President.

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Small rectangular piece of silver brocade

GLC07858.02

Circular letter re: appeal to New England States

GLC07859

An act to secure freedom to all persons within the Territories

GLC07864

to unknown

Washington writes from Headquarters, New York, to an unidentified correspondent, verifiying receipt of a letter and promising to forward it "by the first opportunity." Washington signs as "Your most Obed.[ient and] H.[um]ble Servant." The letter...

GLC07867

The Virginia Cession of Territory Northwest of the Ohio

GLC07839.01

to Ebenezer Hazard re: transmitting Virginia Cession

GLC07839.02

re: proposal for printing his collection of papers

GLC07839.03

Subscription solicitation to Jeremiah Wadsworth for "State Papers;" with reply

GLC07839.04

to Ebenezer Hazard re: sending list of subscribers to "State Papers"

GLC07839.05

Contract for printing of "State Papers..."

GLC07839.06

Receipt to Ebenezer Hazard for copy of "State Papers"

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to Benjamin Rush re: Rush's son, "Philosophy of Jesus"

Written in Monticello

GLC07840

to Thomas Cooper re: free trade, danger of oppression in government

GLC07843

The Providence gazette and country journal. [Vol. 24, no.1239 (September 29, 1787)]

printing Constitution

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U.S. Constitution

GLC07846

to Arthur St. Clair re: acknowledging salute of a frontier cavalry troop

GLC07848

to Maj. Wemyss re: strategy for Carolina Campaign

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to Horatio Sharpe

GLC07850

A Proclamation, for Suppressing Rebellion...

GLC07851

to Edward O.C. Ord re: order to rescue Union Army at Corinth

GLC07852

to Convention of the State of Georgia re: importance of carrying on the war

GLC07853

to [B. Clarke Lundy] re: publication of his speech on Dred Scott and Utah

Basler, Roy P. The Collected Works Of Abraham Lincoln. (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1953), Vol. II 1848 - 1858,
p. 412

GLC07855

to Dr. James L. Ord re: early military career in California

GLC07857

to John Hancock re: complimenting Hancock on his resignation as Governor

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to Jonathan Drayton

Regarding the election of 1800 and seeking to settle a sum of money owed. "...I am extremely apprehensive of the consequences of the equality of Votes for a President - I do most sincerely hope the Federalists will act upon principle and observe a...

GLC07861

to Thomas Mifflin re: embargo on ships traveling to foreign ports

GLC07862

Daily journal of Massachusetts delegation to Republican National Convention

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[Resolution of New Jersey Delegation]

One manuscript page (in the hand of N. W. Voorhees, Secretary) in which the New Jersey Delegation responds to the Massachusetts Delegation's communication with a resolution of their own, instructing and informing the Delegates from Massachusetts that...

GLC07863.02

[Draft of a resolution of thanks]

A communication from the Headquarters of the Massachusetts Delegation to the Republican Convention, Chicago (from the Secretary of that Delegation) thanking Governor Randall of Wisconsin "for the kind and liberal invitation to us to an execution over...

GLC07863.03

to James Madison

Responds favorably to the work done at the Annapolis Convention and since. Explains why he cannot attend the Constitutional Convention. He was re-elected president of the Society of Cincinnati, whose meeting coincides with the convention....

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