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22 January 1781
Gorham, S., fl. 1781
[Balance of Henry's Knox's account]
Account is dated 31 December 1779; Gorham certifies the account 22 January 1781. Pertains to the State of Massachusetts.
GLC02437.00791
13 February 1779
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to William Knox
Explains why he has not written recently, citing "a very bad arrangement between me & the post Master." Expresses relief that he and William agree regarding an unspecified matter and a Mr. Hichborne (most sources say "Hichborn"). Refers to the...
GLC02437.00750
14 June 1779
to Lucy Knox
Sends his wishes for her improved health. Reports that the enemy in his area have made no new movements. Relates news of General Benjamin Lincoln's victory against the British in South Carolina (Lincoln engaged the British as they retreated from a...
GLC02437.00769
1 April 1865
Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
["Deposition of Edwin M. Stanton"].
Stamped as pages 86-92. Signed by Stanton ("Edwin M Stanton") on the seventh page (p. 92). Also signed vertically on the left margin of each of the seven pages by Commissioner A.B. Olin, whose autograph endorsement signed appears below Stanton's...
GLC00720.01
[Printed War Department Order issued by Edwin M. Stanton].
Stamped as page 93. Signed by Stanton vertically along the left-hand margin. (Not signed by Olin.) Labeled "Exhibit 'A'" (possibly in Stanton's hand). A printed copy of Stanton's 8 August 1862 "Order authorizing arrest of persons who discourage...
GLC00720.02
[Printed War Department Order No. 94 issued by Edwin M. Stanton].
Stamped as page 96. Signed by Stanton vertically along the right-hand margin; also with an autograph endorsement signed by E[dward]. D. Townsend certifying that the foregoing order is a true copy of the original. (Not signed by Olin.) Labeled...
GLC00720.03
15 March 1865
Wood, John, fl. 1865
[Partially-printed appointment of A.B. Olin as commissioner to examine Edwin M. Stanton as a witness for the defense in Benjamin v. Murray and Perkins.]
Stamped as pages 99-101, with paper seal on first page (p.99). Signed by John Wood as clerk of the New York Supreme Court. With clerical signatures of New York Supreme Court Justice John A. Lott and Murray's attorneys Vail & Sedgwick as witnesses...
GLC00720.05
19 August 1765
Hinshelwood, Archibald, fl. 1765
to Joshua Mauger
A first-person account of the escalating conflict over the Stamp Act from a pro-British perspective. Hinshelwood thanks Mauger for helping him get an appointment for the "disposal of the stamps" in Nova Scotia. Discusses his position as secretary in...
GLC03902.061
19 March 1779
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Accepting resignation of Col. Edward Wigglesworth
Accepting resignation of Col. Edward Wigglesworth: "I hope your success in the line of life which you are about to pursue will fully compensate you for the losses you have sustained in the service of your country..." with Charles Thompson MD, 3-10...
GLC08134
01 July 1805
Madison, James, 1751-1836
Circular to the Consuls and Commercial Agents of the United States.
Discusses an act passed by Congress on 27 March 1804 pertaining to the registering of sea vessels. Mentions that the treasury department has no judicial authority in regards to disputes over lost vessels except that expressly given by United States...
GLC08151
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