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1834/07/01
Williams, Samuel May, fl. 1834-1836
to Edward C. Hanrick
Hanrick was an Alabama speculator in Texas lands. Williams held the lands in trust until colonists from Alabama were to arrive. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC02576
22 September 1847
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
[Orders for the arrest of Mexican soldiers]
Winfield Scott's endorsement, countersigned by Henry Lee Scott on David McTeager's letter. Refers to General John A. Quitman the matter of arresting Mexican soldiers who, disguised as civilians, have returned to the neighborhood of Jesus Maria to...
GLC02644
7 December 1820
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to George Poindexter
Writes to Governor of Mississippi Poindexter to introduce Rev. Austin Dickinson. In 1819 Dickinson was delegated by the Synod of Tennessee to raise funds to build a theological seminary in Tennessee; he is sure that Poindexter both will give...
GLC03001
1 March 1860
Stevens, Aaron D., 1831-1860
to Anne Brown Adams
Likely copied in Anne Brown Adams' hand. Awaiting his execution "very cheerful and happy," he councils her to always try and do what is good, for "the better they do the higher they rise in happiness." Looks forward to "the other world" and meeting...
GLC03007.02
3 April 1854
Rosecrans, William S. (William Starke), 1819-1898
to Thomas L. Alexander
Sends him "Office II of the exercises." Signed as his "brother in the Most Sacred Heart of J. C." The organization in which the two men were associated was possibly one of the Confraternities of the Sacred Heart, a voluntary association of Roman...
GLC03020
1820/05/19
Jones, Edward, fl. 1820-1824
to Samuel Frothingham
Requests that the attached notice from the Treasury be inserted on every second day into two major Boston newspapers. The notice is a manuscript document signed by Secretary of the Treasury William Crawford. It lays out the rules for the...
GLC03159
1844-1920
Nugent, 1844-1920
[Letters of Nugent family members, including one member in the Louisiana Volunteers, and another in the Mississippi Volunteers] [Decimalized .01- .36]
Includes correspondence of J. Perry Nugent, Co. K of the 16th and 25th Louisiana Volunteers, and C. J. Nugent of Co. D, 28th Mississippi Volunteers. Collection of thirty items, twenty-nine letters and one excerpt from an 1855 lecture. One undated...
GLC03135.01
6 March 1832
Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844
[Bank of the United States third exchange draft to Treasurer of the United States Mint William Findlay].
Issued by Baring Brothers, the bank's English agent. Endorsed on verso by Findlay payable to Mathew R. Boulton. Biddle was President of the Second Bank of the United States from 1822 until 1834. Boulton is possibly Matthew R. Boulton, a partner...
GLC03138
16 July 1827
Simpson, Michael T., fl. 1827
to J. M. Haldeman
Relates the events of his visit to Jackson's farm in Tennessee. Describes Jackson as a "great American Cincinnatus," friendly, personable, and even-tempered. Says Jackson prefers a quiet life, "but will serve the people, if by them chosen."...
GLC03199
1845/07/29
Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864
to Francis P. Blair
States that he is no longer partisan in public, but in private he retains many feelings towards those he once supported. Mentions his surprise that "young Hickory," meaning James K. Polk, dismissed many friends of the old administration. Expresses...
GLC03209.01
1834/08/17
Cleveland, Jesse, fl. 1831-1834
Asks Blair to draft a resolution against the Bank of the United States, which he will show to his state legislature in Georgia. Objects specifically to foreign investors being involved with the Bank. Also wants the resolution to denounce those who...
GLC03209.07
12 July 1858
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to William A. Winston
Sending "the three Negro men belonging to the estate of G. W. P. Custis, viz: Reuben, Parks & Edward, whom I wish you to hire in Virginia... for the year or a term of years, not exceeding 31 Decr 1862...." Lee asks that the men be kept in the...
GLC03214
1832/11/24
Rogers, Matilda, fl. 1817-1834
to Johnston Livingston re: anxiously awaiting Johnston's return home
Matilda writes that she has resigned herself to stay in the rural country for the winter, and anxiously awaits Johnston's return. She states that she is anxious to see how he has improved since he went to college, and promises to entertain him while...
GLC03107.04074
1832/12/06
Union College (Cranford, N.J.)
College bill sent to John S. Livingston for his son Johnston Livingston
The bill lists the charges for Johnston's education for the session commencing 28 September 1832 and ending 5 December 1832. Charges include tuition, room-rent, use of college library, servants' hire, printing, and also a fine for an unexcused...
GLC03107.04075
1833/04/10
The bill lists the charges for Johnston's education for the session commencing 4 January and ending 30 March 1833. Charges include tuition, room-rent, use of college library, servants' hire, printing, etc. The document also gives Johnston's scores...
GLC03107.04077
1833/08/03
The bill lists the charges for Johnston's education for the session commencing 26 April and ending 24 July 1833. Charges include tuition, room-rent, use of college library, servants' hire, printing, and fines for absences from prayers and...
GLC03107.04078
19 May 1860
Greeley, Horace, 1811-1872
New York daily tribune. [Vol. 20, no. 5950 (May 19, 1860)]
Discusses the nomination of Abraham Lincoln as President by the Republican National Convention, which convened May 1860 in Chicago, Illinois. Reports on the reaction of citizens in New York City to the announcement of Lincoln's nomination, including...
GLC03127
21 November 1846
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
to John Serretta
Denies three Mexican priests serving in the United States permission to aid their colleagues in Mexico. Suggests that the priests try traveling with a neutral ship. Signed as Secretary of State during the Mexican War. Impression in upper left...
GLC02776
1851/07/04
Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874
to Thomas Leiper Kane re: questions about the moral character of Brigham Young
Written as President, discussing a clipping from the Buffalo Courier (not included) with charges against Gov. Young of Utah, and claiming that Fillmore knew Young's character. An angry letter relating to the federal government's relations with the...
GLC02793.028
1845/03/11
Abbot, Abiel, 1765-1859
re: negative comments on Mormons and annexation of Texas
Abbot writes that the annexation of Texas is an "offense against humanity and a monstrous transgression of the law of God." With address on p. 4.
GLC02765
27 March 1834
Webster, Daniel, 1782-1852
to D. Williams
Replies to a letter from Williams, a Boston lawyer, sent on 3 March 1834. Discusses the advantages gained by merchants and manufacturers due to "the cheapness of internal exchange."
GLC02505.43
9 December 1843-1866
Campbell, Alexander, 1788-1866
to L. H. Campbell
Writing to his wife, he encloses a letter to be "sent to the printing office to Mr. McDermot or Mr. Pendleton immediately." Campbell was the principal founder of the Disciples of Christ. From 1830 onward many of his short pieces first were printed...
GLC02509.03
13 March 1852
Channing, William Ellery, 1817-1901
to George Roberts
Was much affected by his editorial today on barbarism. Questions the veracity of the piece and suggests that if Roberts can provide evidence to his readers, this would create such indignation that it would "put an end to these atrocities." In a p.s...
GLC02509.04
2 March 1860
Mott, Lucretia, fl. 1849-1860
to Amory D. Mayo
Mott declines Mayo's offer to give a sermon in his church in Albany. Mott has previously obligations; she remains open to the idea.
GLC02509.06
28 February 1860-1904
Murray, W.H.H., 1840-1904
to Buck
Informs him that he is traveling in England and is in a position to be well informed about current conditions there. Will write to him, and leaves the remuneration to him. Advises him not to print his letters until such time as he has done...
GLC02509.07
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