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July 3, 1818
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
to unknown
Horses purchased from Major William Noland. President Monroe has the prospect of procuring two more. Initialed "J.M."
GLC00496.194
October 28, 1775
Warren, Mercy Otis, 1728-1814
to Ellen Lothrop
Written by Warren, the well known Revolutionary and post-Revolutionary writer, to her friend Lothrop. Says she will leave politics for others to discuss and that she only has warm feelings for the circle of friends in Fairfield (where Lothrop is)...
GLC01189.01
September 16, 1862
Ross, John, 1790-1866
to Abraham Lincoln
One letter addressed to Abraham Lincoln from John Ross dated September 16, 1862. Pertains to a visit with the Cherokee Nation. Mentions how they would like to establish a relationship with the United States.
GLC01233.02
June 22, 1839
Bonneville, Benjamin Louis Eulalie de, 1796-1878
Written to unidentified general. Undated but probably June 22 1839 (or a few days later) when Elias Boudinot, Major Ridge and John Ridge were assassinated for supporting the Treaty of Echota, which relocated the Cherokee. Stand Watie (mentioned...
GLC01233.06
June 25, 1852
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
to Onslow Peters
Discusses a case concerning the sale and purchase of land held in trust for a minor. The Tazewell lands were purchased by the guardian of a minor named Shurtluff, using the proceeds from the sale of the original land held in trust for him. The...
GLC01236
November 14, 1811
Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814
to James Monroe
Praises a message written by President James Madison, possibly pertaining to hostilities with England precipitating the War of 1812, as "firm, cool, candid, judicious & dignified - it is entitled to the resolute support of every friend to his Country...
GLC01248
May 15, 1861
Kannady, J.R., fl. 1861
to John Ross
Written as Lieut. Col. Commanding at Fort Smith in the Confederate army. Collateral to collection #1233.
GLC01251
February 7, 1845
Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862
to John L. O'Sullivan
Praises O'Sullivan for the discretion and talent he has displayed in covering news as editor of the newspaper, "The New York Morning News." States, "Its general aspect is precisely what I desire to see in a Newspaper ... " Written from his estate...
GLC01357
April 10, 1864
Lindsay, A.G., fl. 1860
to Gen. John G. Walker
Writes on behalf of General Richard Taylor. Reports on the Battle of Pleasant Hill. States that Confederate troops are now occupying Pleasant Hill and that Union forces have retreated. Lists prisoners taken, captured stores, and Confederate losses...
GLC01405
March 1, 1781
Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804
to Henry Glen
Schuyler, then a major general in the Continental Army, reports to Glen, an agent for Indian affairs, complaints from Indians that they cannot mend their axes for want of iron and that "their women are almost naked and Incapable to fetch a...
GLC01406
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