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6 June 1783
Trumbull, John, 1756-1843
General Washington
Black and white mezzotint published by Valentine Green. A portrait of young Washington based upon John Trumbull's painting.
GLC01855
1845/04/15
Jones, Anson, 1798-1858
Pardon of R.S. Redmond (c/s Tobias Allen)
Redmond was convicted of horse-stealing. No reason is given for his pardon. Countersigned by Allen as acting Secretary of State.
GLC01860.04
1844/04/13
to M. P. Norton re: politics, being elected President
Written while Secretary of State for the Republic of Texas.
GLC01860.05
1836/04/27
Hall, Edward H., fl. 1860-1917
to Major Norton re: carrying despatches from Texas to Washington
Written as agent of Texas at New Orleans, written shortly before the fall of the Alamo.
GLC01860.11
1840/02/28
Burnet, David G., fl. 1830-1870
to H.M. Morfit re: land grant, Texas politics, Sam Houston
Mentions Houston, whom he calls "a most consummate scoundril [sic]." Houston had been making attacks on Burnet.
GLC01860.15
1846/05/14
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Circular letter re: declaration of war on Mexico
Printed letter signed as Secretary of State. This copy was sent to to Seth Sweetser, U.S. Consul at Guayaquil.
GLC01860.18
1840/02/29
Lamar, Mirabeau B., fl. 1839-1849
Authorization to Barnard E. Bee to draw $1900 (also signed later by Bee)
Signed as President of the Republic of Texas with blind stamped seal. Countersigned by the Secretary of Treasury, with signed notes of Bee, dated from Washington, Texas, 4/21/1840 and Galveston 12/19/1840, by Hamilton.
GLC01860.19
1890/02/17
Harrison, Benjamin, 1833-1901
Proclamation: prohibiting herding or grazing on Cherokee strip
Printed document without seal or signature.
GLC01861
1802/10/19
Madison, James, 1751-1836
to Thomas Nelson
Circular letter in which Secretary of State Madison, on behalf of President Jefferson, requests district attorneys forward explanations of how state laws apply to seamen deserting from foreign vessels. Seeks Nelson's reply on the laws of Virginia....
GLC01870
1808
Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849
Report of the Secretary of Treasury on... public roads and canals
Latrobe's report on Mr Fulton's "Communication" appears on p. 108. Printed by R. C. Weightman.
GLC01871
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