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August 1773
Macaulay, Catharine, 1731-1791
to John Adams
CM's retained copy noting that Hutchinson's fall will be an example to others who try to destroy American liberty.
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18 July 1864
Hooper, Samuel, 1808-1875
to William Pitt Fessenden
Hooper, a United States Representative from Massachusetts, discusses the prospect of obtaining bank loans for the United States Treasury. Informs Fessenden, Secretary of the Treasury, that " ... I have become strongly impressed with the idea that an...
GLC01596.01
12 April 1850
Clayton, John Middleton, 1796-1856
to Alexander W. Buel
Letter regarding passage of U.S. ships on the St. Lawrence river. In response to a letter from Buel, Clayton writes, "[I]t is believed the Canadian Government has recently announced its determination not to grant this privilege [of American ships...
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2 March 1870
Badeau, Adam, 1831-1895
to Henry J. Tackerman
Thanks Tackerman for his photographs of President Ulysses S. Grant and for a pleasant note Tackerman wrote, and declares that Grant was gratified and appreciative. Written on Executive Mansion stationery.
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5 February 1861
Conkling, Roscoe, 1829-1888
to C.G. Burke
Discusses their friendship and his "political fate." Mentions a speech that Burke said was "passionately condemned" which related to the Civil War: "the preservation or partition of a great empire, the fate of a nation the greatest in the future...
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January 1864
Sickles, Daniel Edgar, 1819-1914
to David Birney
Discusses a congressional investigation into General George G. Meade for disciplining officers who testified before the Congressional Committee on the Conduct of the War after Meade let Lee escape after Gettysburg. Tells Major General Birney to give...
GLC01599
18 March 1806
Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849
to William Few
Informs that he has directed the Treasurer to remit to Few $240,000 to be used for discharging the interest on stocks. Addressed to Few as the Commissioner of Loans at New York City.
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12 December 1808
to John Pooler
Informs that he has directed the Treasurer to remit to Pooler $1000 to pay the dividends on stocks. Addressed to Pooler as the Commissioner of Loans for Georgia.
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2 March 1877
Garfield, James A. (James Abram), 1831-1881
to Wallace
Appears to allude to the count of electoral votes for president. Declares, "I have just got out of bed (10 1/2 hrs) having got home from the final count at 4 1/2 this morning. Tired to the bone." Written on House of Representatives stationery.
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30 January 1879
Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893
to unknown
Hayes agrees with his recipient that public business "ought to be conducted on business principles." Declares, "A public officer can in no way serve the party of his choice more effectively than by thoughtful and efficient performance of his office...
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