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1769/03/17
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Partly printed land indenture for 100 acres for Washington and James Wood
For "100 acres of land in the county of Fauquier." Signed in text 21 times by Washington.
GLC07550
7 February 1817
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Samuel Latham Mitchill
Adams in retirement to Mitchill, a well-known scientist from New York City. Their correspondence deals with archeological findings. From the docket they are discussing "Babylonian bricks." Asks when a monument to Daniel, the Biblical prophet, was...
GLC07532
26 June 1825
to William Smith Shaw
Former President Adams discusses Native American and African religion with Shaw, his nephew and former private secretary. States "Dr. Jarvis has assigned some good causes of the too general inattention to the religion of the indians. But those...
GLC07533
5 August 1778
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
[Commission authorizing Henry Clinton's additional powers as General and Commander-in-Chief of the British Army in North America]
Countersigned by George Germain. Contains a note indicating the commission was recorded with the Secretary of War. Paper seal intact. Accompanied by an engraving of George III from a later date (see GLC07536.02).
GLC07536.01
1788/07/02
Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804
to Stephen Van Rensselaer
Indicates that he has heard news of Virginia's ratification of the Constitution and offers his congratulations. He had been worried about the consequences for the country had Virginia not ratified. Believes the adoption in Virginia will have a...
GLC07537
12 May 1800
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
to Samuel Hodgdon
During the Quasi war with France, Major General Hamilton writes to the Superintendent of Military Stores Hodgdon, in anticipation of greater hostilities. Requests a supply of marquees and tents, as he plans to set out for camp at Scotch Plains, New...
GLC07539
1791/08/02
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to [Philip Mazzei] re: Monticello and family; debts
A lengthy discussion of debts, currency, interest bearing certificates and the assumption of state debts by the Federal Government. Mentions Mr. Blair, Edmund Randloph, Mr. Foster, George Nicholls. Jefferson offers to forgive the debt of Mr...
GLC07540
26 April 1865
Colfax, Schuyler, 1823-1885
to unknown
Writes that he deeply regrets not having gone to the theatre with President Lincoln as he was asked to. Also feels that his habit of constant vigilance may have prevented Lincoln's murder. States that he will give a speech on President Lincoln in...
GLC07543
1865/05 ca.
Holt, Joseph, 1807-1894
Copy of charge and specification against...
Title continues: "Charge and specification against David E. Herold, George A. Azerodt, Lewis Payne, Michael D. Laughlin, Edward Spangler, Samuel Arnold, Mary E. Surratt, and Samuel A. Mudd". Holt signs as Judge Advocate General. Some manuscript...
GLC07544
1814/08/27
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to William Blount
"The enemy expect to overrun... Louisiana before a force can be collected to stop them...every exertion must be made to have by draft & voluntary servic[e] the whole in the field or rest assured all is lost and never will be regained but with oceans...
GLC07547
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