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August 25, 1795
Glenn, John, fl. 1795
to Henry Glen, Schenectady [sic]
John Glen was a NY Congressman. Also re: domestic reaction, resignation of Randolph as Sec. of State and suicide of the French counsul in Pennsylvania.
GLC00586
1892
Gardner, Alexander, 1821-1882
Albumen print of Lincoln & McClellan at Antietam [published by Gardner]
Print by Moses Rice, 1892. Reproduction from a negative by Alexander Gardner, 1862. Cf. Ostendorf 66.
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21 July 1861
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
[Authorization for Senator John Sherman to visit General McDowell's headquarters]
Winfield Scott authorizes Ohio Senator John Sherman to visit the headquarters of General Irvin McDowell during the First Battle of Bull Run (Manassas). Also authorized and signed by Edward Davis Townsend, Assistant Adjutant General.
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December 24, 1806
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to unknown
Discusses the plans and legislative process related to the construction of the Cumberland Road, from Maryland to Ohio. Fearing that his correspondent's state legislature may be out of session before approving the project, Jefferson sends a partial...
GLC00594
February 6, 1865
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
to James B. Fry
Note to Provost Marshall Fry about verifying New York draft quota. Includes Lincoln's endorsement later that day recording a conversation with Fry that it cannot be done. Signed twice by Lincoln. Written on Executive Mansion letterhead.
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June 18, 1797
Pinckney, Thomas, 1750-1828
to George Washington
Pinckey, former United States Minister to Great Britain, introduces Robert Bird of the House of Bird, Savage, and Bird of London. States that Bird hopes to pay Washington his respects at Mount Vernon, Virginia.
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April 24, 1790
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813
to James Madison
Sends Madison a pamphlet and requests that he protect against it being published in a newspaper. Notes that he will send copies of the pamphlet to Thomas Jefferson in the upcoming week. Also sends a sermon by Richard Price. Describes the sermon...
GLC00580
July 19, 1864
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
to George H. Thomas
Sherman writes to General Thomas, also engaged in the Atlanta campaign. Refers to a note from General George Stoneman endorsed by Thomas, which reported the advance of troops under the command of Confederate General John Hood. Writes that he...
GLC00583
1911
Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878
Diary of Gideon Welles
Three volume diary of Gideon Welles, with an autograph letter signed from Welles to Andrew Boyd pasted to front of first volume. The diary recounts Welles' tenure as the Secretary of the Navy. Each volume contains several illustrations of...
GLC00584
January 7, 1779
Greene, William, 1731-1809
to George Clinton
Greene, the Governor of Rhode Island, writes to Clinton, Governor of New York, to request that an embargo be lifted so that grain can be transported from New York to Rhode Island. Discusses the grain shortage because of British occupation of parts...
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