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1932/12/21
Patton, George S. (George Smith), 1885-1945
to Nita Patton re: comments on Catholicism and actions of Congress
GLC07771
1781/08/22
Greene, Nathanael, 1742-1786
to Henry Lee
Greene details his military strategy for an impending second attack. Mentions Washington, the Marquis de Lafayette, and other military and political colleagues.
GLC07884.06
1781/12/27
Regarding British troops in Charlestown. Greene reports on recent and important news regarding current military operations and those in the immediate future. In part: "Colonel Washington says great confusion is introduced in the business of...
GLC07884.08
1778/07/17
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
1780/03/20
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.
GLC07884.03
1781/06/27
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.
GLC07884.05
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...
GLC07884.09
1782/01/09
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
1782/01/27
Emphatically triying to convince Lee not to leave the Continental Army. In part: "I have beheld with extreme anxiety for some time a growing discontent in your mind....Whatever may be the source of your wounds I wish it was in my power to heal them...
GLC07884.13
[1795 ca.]
Clymer, George, 1739-1813
to city commissioners
Seeking reimbursement for an advance. On the verso of the letter there is a draft, also in Clymer's hand, of an unrelated document; it seems he was just reusing this paper to send his letter to the commissioners and that the scrap of autograph text...
GLC07885
1859/12/06
Realf, Richard, fl. 1859
to Judge Duval
Offering a confession for his participation in the Canada Convention of 1858 and presenting himself for punishment in response to his actions. Also elaborating on the reasons for his participation.
In part: "Sir: I have the honor to announce to...
GLC07886
1758/12/29
Pitt, William, Earl of Chatham, 1708-1778
to William Lyttelton re: raising troops for French and Indian War
GLC07889
1779/02/03
Clinton, Henry, Sir, 1730-1795
British Royal Peace Commission's attempt to appease colonists by lifting...
GLC07891
1854/08/19
Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
Authority to affix the seal to treaty with Miami Indians of Indiana
GLC07807
1877/06/22
Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893
Circular letter re: eliminating electioneering by civil servants
GLC07809
1801/01/30
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to James Hillhouse re: notifying Senators of special session
GLC07813
1809/08/22
Madison, James, 1751-1836
to Representatives re: reply to representatives of Michigan Territory
GLC07817
1864 ca.
Warren, Henry F., fl. 1860-1865
[Carte de visite of J.A. Pratt]
Pratt was a sergeant in the 54th Mass. Black Regiment. Three quarter length seated carte de visite portrait, in uniform. Imprint of H.F. Warren, Waltham, Mass., on verso.
GLC07803
1821/08/02
to John Q. Adams re: thanks for Fourth of July oration
GLC07806
1813/04/03
Butler, Pierce, 1744-1822
to Robert G. Harper re: court in Charleston
GLC07811
1794/08/28
Randolph, Edmund, 1753-1813
to Patrick Henry re: envoy to Madrid
GLC07812
1847/03/28
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to Matilda Mason
GLC07815
July 30, 1912
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
to The State and County Chairmen of the National Progressive Party
One letter from Theodore Roosevelt to The State and County Chairmen of the National Progressive Party date July 30, 1912. The letter is regarding woman's suffrage, with many handwritten corrections and notations.
GLC07818
1880/11/03
Huntington, Collis P., fl. 1880
to M.E. Ingalls re: stock in railroad companies and developing western land
GLC07819
1880/11/24
to M.E. Ingalls re: reorganizing company, increasing stock value
GLC07820
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