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1861/09/14
Nichols, E.B., fl. 1861-1863
to Thomas Ward re: unsettled conditions in Galveston at beginning of Civil War
Written as a business associate, to say that he cannot pay duties and remove goods to a place of safety.
GLC02145.18
1840/01/20
Tucker, L. W., fl. 1840
Republic of Texas promissory note for land in city of Austin
Printed document signed as purchaser.
GLC02145.79
1821/05/26
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to Peter Hagner
Argues that he it is wrong to make him pay for his food and quarters during an previous stay in Washington. Claims costs were supposed to be covered for him during his stay. Written as territorial governor of Florida, to Hagner, third auditor of...
GLC01900
15 November 1793
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to Samuel Hodgdon
Written by Secretary of War Henry Knox to Deputy in Charge of Quartermaster Accounts in Philadelphia Samuel Hodgdon (1792-1794). Knox tells him he will arrange appropriations with Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton.
GLC01897
1971/08/06
Nixon, Richard M., 1913-1994
to Seymour Halpern
First Eisenhower dollar from mint, with original dollar.
GLC01982
3 April 1933
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
to Homer Cummings
Inquires of Attorney General Cummings if his Executive order 6102, which bans the ownership of gold, also applies to resident aliens. Written as President. One bust engraving of Roosevelt included.
GLC01983.01
1933/08/23
Executive order relating to the hoarding, export, and earmarking of gold coin, bullion, or currency and to transactions in foreign exchange.
Orders all persons who hold gold coin, gold bullion, or gold certificates to file a report of same with the Secretary of the Treasury within fifteen days. Executive Order 6260.
GLC01983.02
2 June 1862
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
to Salmon Chase
Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to send in the name of George W. Lane of Indiana as his choice for superintendent of the United States Mint at Denver, Colorado. Written on Executive Mansion stationery. According to Basler (5: 256), Chase...
GLC01989
27 July 1886
Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908
[Appointment of George C. Munson as Assayer of the United States Mint at Denver, Colorado]
Countersigned by Secretary of State Thomas F. Bayard. Signed as Grover Cleveland, President of the United States of America. Has blue coloring likely due to discoloration.
GLC01990
17 January 1837
[Appointment of John Wheeler, Superintendent of the Branch Mint at Charlotte]
Appointment of John Wheeler as the Superintendent of the Branch Mint in Charlotte, South Carolina. Signed by Andrew Jackson as President of the United States. Cosigned by John Forsyth as Secretary of State. Orange tinted seal on bottom left corner of...
GLC01991
1863
[Appointment of John G. Butler, Chief Coiner, Philadelphia (c/s Seward) and photograph] [Decimalized .01- .02]
Appointment of John G. Butler, Chief Coiner, Philadelphia (c/s Seward) and early photograph of coin counting room.
GLC01992
8 January 1835
[Bank of the Metropolis check for twenty dollars]
Made out to his adopted son, Andrew Jackson, Jr. A hard-currency supporter, the President specifies "wanted in gold, eagles or half eagles." This check was written on the same day that he paid off the national debt.
GLC01994.01
8 August 1807
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
[Land grant for Toppan Webster].
Countersigned by Secretary of State James Madison. Grants 100 acres to Webster, an assignee of Samuel Jess, on the basis of the act of Congress appropriating land for former soldiers and for the society of the United Brethren. The act had been...
GLC02010
1775/04/10; 1776/01/01; 1786/05
[Three pieces of currency from the colonial and early republic periods. Decimalized].
GLC01980.05
1927
Gold liberty coin
Coin ca. 32 mm diameter. Collateral to FDR gold order
GLC01983.03
1860
Clark & Company, fl. 1860
Liberty $5 coin: Pike's Peak gold. Denver. Five D. [by Clark & Co.]
Gold coin, collateral to Lincoln letter ending private coinage, GLC 1989. This coin comes from the last series minted privately at Denver by [Gruber] Clark & Co.
GLC01989.02
1833/01/24
Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844
to William Appleton re: instructions on bank funds as Jackson dismantles bank
Written as president of the Bank of the United States to Appleton, President of the Office of Discount and Deposit, Boston. Biddle explains that "the loans in the remoter offices, particularly in the South and West, are gradually diminishing, and the...
GLC01994.02
1829
President's message
An Extra of the Hartford Times, reporting from telegraph the text of Jackson's first State of the Union. The address discusses what will be many of the major issues during his Presidency. Discusses removal of Native Americans, questions the...
GLC02009
1790/01/27
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
Circular letter re: conforming federal and North Carolina laws
Written after the adoption of the Constitution Written at the Treasury Department
GLC01956
1810/06/28
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Benjamin Rush re: re: "Has America no soul?" and America's future
Written from retirement at Quincy, bemoaning the state of America, its manipulation by European politicians and its potentially great future. Adams asks whether "America has no soul" since no one jumps to its defense. He also foresees, like many...
GLC01965
1780/12/24
Orders re: to take charge as Commissary of Virginia militia
Signed as Governor of Virginia, mentioning troops being sent "to Fort Pitt on their way down the Ohio" when Indians were raiding the western borders. The close and "thirty thousand pounds" are in Jefferson's hand.
GLC01967
1793
Report of the Secretary of State, on... commerce... in foreign countries
Published by order of the House of Representatives. Printed by Childs & Swain, with contemporary notes, notably on p. 7 and 13.
GLC01970
1865
Cannon & Holden (printers)
Executive documents. Convention. Session 1865. Constitution of North-Carolina, with amendments, and ordinances and resolutions passed by the convention session, 1865.
Prints reconstruction constitution of North Carolina. Index includes: Messages of Provisional Governor Holden to the convention, Report of public treasurer to the convention, Report of superintendent of insane asylum, Report of superintendent of...
GLC01973
22 August 1863
Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873
to Andrew Jamieson
Writes to Jamieson, the Collector at Alexandria, Virginia in reference to the transport of merchandise such as cotton and tobacco to the states in rebellion. Instructs that Jamieson will have to prepare a statement each month showing the number of...
GLC02091
[13 March] 1832
Tyler, John, 1790-1862
to R. F. Graves
Written as a Senator from Virginia before passage of the tariff of 1832 which caused South Carolina to "nullify" the law and led to the nullification crisis. The letter is dated "Washington 13. 1832." (The Tariff was passed 14 July 1832.) Tyler...
GLC02099
27 June 1775
Clarke, James, fl. 1775
to Nicholas Cooke
Also signed by James Clarke. Apologizes for their delay in providing Governor of Rhode Island Cooke with accurate records of recent imports and exports that they are compiling. Thinks a more extended accounting would be more useful, and if Cooke...
GLC02105
1791
Report the subject of the Cod and Whale Fisheries...
Printed by Francis Childs and John Swain. Folio. A-G2 ($1 signed). Full title: "Report of The Secretary of State, on the Subject of the Cod and Whale Fisheries, Made Conformably to an Order of The House of Representatives...." The House issue of...
GLC02123
28 April 1808
Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849
to Joseph Wilson
Returns an application for permission to dispatch a vessel in ballast (not present). Explains rules for customs regarding tonnage on vessels. Wilson was Customs Collector for Marblehead, Massachusetts.
GLC02049
25 March 1811
to Benjamin Austin
States that due to the termination of the charter of the First Bank of United States, no payments can legally be made. Advises him to inform the officers of the Union Bank about this. Austin was Commissioner of Loans, Boston. Signed as Secretary...
GLC02050.02
6 March 1830
to William Rochester
As President of the Bank of the United States, Biddle clarifies some rules and regulations concerning lending funds. Explains that the security of two responsible, known persons is necessary and advises Rochester, a banker in Buffalo, New York, to...
GLC02044
31 December 1817
Boudinot, Elias, 1740-1821
to Elihu Chauncey
Writes concerning his bank balance. States that he sent a messenger to the bank who reported his balance to be $3614.49 which worries him because he wrote a check yesterday for $10,000. Asks Chauncey to check on this and if his balance is really...
GLC02045
21 February 1891
Cooke, Jay, fl. 1891
to F. N. Barrett
Responding from a letter from Barrett, a journalist, who had requested permission to print a letter from him. He has no objection to the publication of the letter "if names were suppressed." Advocates free-coinage of silver. Written on personal...
GLC02048
20 July 1792
[Circular letter to port collectors]
Printed circular letter signed by Hamilton as Secretary of Treasury. Points out common errors in customs collection.
GLC02052
11 November 1788
Osgood, Samuel, 1748-1813
to William Ellery
Circular letter (marked "Copy") signed by Osgood and Walter Livingston to Ellery as Loan Officer for the state of Rhode Island. Sends directions for "issuing one years Interest on the domestic debt," which had been delayed in hopes that the accounts...
GLC02058
16 March 1791
Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845
Columbian centinel. [Vol. 15, no. 729 (16 March 1791)]
Reprints "An act to incorporate the subscribers of the Bank of the United States." References the establishment of the National Bank. Other news includes congressional news, local news, ship arrivals, postings, and advertisements. Handwritten note in...
GLC02060
1917-1918
Allied Printing Trades Council
[Collection of Allied Printing Trades Council Liberty Bond posters][Decimalized .01-.05]
Collection of World War I posters dated 1917-1918. Consists of five lithographs printed in Yiddish, Hungarian, Greek, Italian and German. Slogans throughout the collection encourage the idea that America's freedom is everyone's freedom and to...
GLC09815
14 February 1949
Browder, Earl (1891-1973)
The Coming of the Economic Crisis
One pamphlet entitled "The Coming of the Economic Crisis," written by Earl Browder dated February 14, 1949. This document is a printed copy of a lecture delivered at the Woodstock Hotel in New York City. Discusses the market crisis in the American...
GLC09640.017
2 November 1931
Garrett, Garet (1878-1954);
O.P.M., Other People's Money , The Greatest American Racket
One pamphlet entitled, "O.P.M., Other People's Money, The Greatest American Racket," published by the Chemical Foundation dated 1931. Includes two essays by Garet Garret, "The Rescue of Germany," and "As Noble Lenders." There is a letter of...
GLC09640.021
13 October 1947
CIO Political Action Committee
Report of President Philip Murray to the 9th Constitutional Convention of the Congress of Industrial Organizations
One pamphlet entitled, "Report of President Philip Murray to the 9th Constitutional Convention of the Congress of Industrial Organizations," published by the CIO Political Action Committee in October 1947. Philip Murray speaks on the workforce and...
GLC09640.033
12 September 1947
The CIO in Ohio "Solidarity Forever"
One pamphlet entitled, "The CIO in Ohio 'Solidarity Forever'," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated September 12,1947. Details efforts to unionize in Ohio; establishing auto, alcohol, garment, gas, industrial, lithography, office and...
GLC09640.034
22 November 1948
Report to the CIO by Philip Murray, President of the CIO, Tenth Constitutional Convention
One pamphlet entitled, "Report to the CIO by Philip Murray, President of the CIO, Tenth Constitutional Convention," published by the CIO Political Action Committee for a convention that took place between November 22-26, 1948. Report provides updates...
GLC09640.035
1944
This Is Your America.
One pamphlet entitled, "This Is Your America," published by the CIO Political Action Committee dated 1944. Text describes reasons why America is an ideal country such as immigration and diversity, the economy and worker's rights. Photographs of...
GLC09640.041
24 February 1941
Columbia University Press
Town Meeting: Are We a United People?
One pamphlet entitled, "Town Meeting: Are We a United People?" published by Columbia University Press dated 1941. An episode transcription of the program, "America's Town Meeting of the Air," which aired on NBC. Guests featured during the discussion...
GLC09640.045
November 1936
Communist Party of the United States of America
The Communist.
One pamphlet entitled "The Communist," published in November 1936. Articles related to labor rights, communism and the economy in Russia, and the liberation of Brazilian architect and mayor of Sao Paola, Francisco Prestes Maia.
GLC09640.053
January 1977
Howard University Press
New Directions: The Howard University Magazine [Vol. 4, No.1]
One issue of the January 1977 copy of New Directions. Contains editorials; a feature on Mordecai Wyatt Johnson; and Somalia's transition from revolutionary state into functioning government. Includes photo essays and poetry.
GLC09640.087
1925
Green, Sharpless Dobson, (fl. 1922-1927)
Letters from Famous People
One book entitled, "Letters from Famous People" by Sharpless Dobson Green, published in 1925. This book is a collection of letters solicited by Green. He wrote to people eminent in their professional fields for advice he could share with his students...
GLC09782
1946
Griffith, Ernest S., fl. 1946;
Communism in Action A Documented Study and Analysis of Communism in Operation in the Soviet Union
One pamphlet entitled Communism in Action A Documented Study and Analysis of Communism in Operation in the Soviet Union published 1946. Includes fifteen chapters broken into two parts. Part one is entitled Economic, and part two is entitled Political...
GLC09897.01
12 July 1960
Democratic National Convention
The Democratic Platform The Rights of Man
One pamphlet entitled "The Democratic Platform The Rights of Man" dated July 12, 1960. Outlines the various platforms of the Democratic Party for the 1960 elections. The platforms include; National Defense, Arms Control, The Instruments of Foreign...
GLC09899.03
March 31, 1864
Memminger, Christopher G., 1803-1888
to Henry W. Allen
Memminger, Treasurer of the Confederacy, declines a request from Allen, Governor of Louisiana, to "purchase five millions of treasury notes with the Bonds of the State of Louisiana." States that an act passed 17 February 1864 reduced the value of...
GLC00690
October 3, 1933
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
to Bruce Barton
Comments on retirement: "A smoking President receives enough pipes to last a life time. Likewise fishing tackle. It is the only endowment he gets, except a troubled soul." Also mentions that "The country is going sour on the New Deal." Expresses...
GLC00691
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