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11 September 1783
Harrison, Benjamin (ca. 1726-1791)
Land grant to Private John Brett for service during the Revolutionary War
Partially printed document signed as governor of Virginia. Counter-signed by Thomas Meriwether.
GLC00184.16
1814/09/04
Madison, James, 1751-1836
[Commission of Winfield Scott as Major General during the War of 1812]
This document is a record of the commission of Winfield Scott. It is signed by Madison as president and countersigned by James Monroe as secretary of state. The promotion was a brevet "for his distinguished services in the successive Conflicts of...
GLC04735
1814
Reports from the Depts. of State, Treasury, War & Post Office [British Invasion]
Congressional report printed by A & G Way. Report 18.
GLC05207.01
1812 ca.
Naval Victory obtained by the American Frigate Constitution... [song or poem]
A song or poem commemorating the victory of the U.S.S. Constitution (under Isaac Hull) over the H.M.S. Guerriere on 19 August 1812. Addressed to "Ye tars of Columbia." Although no musical notes are indicated, a refrain "With his doo ra la doo"...
GLC06956
7 June 1790
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
[Joint resolution of congress for paying veterans of the American Revolution]
Signed by Jefferson as Secretary of State.
GLC00953
20 May 1785-31 December 1785
[Account of pay for the American Regiment commanded by Colonel Harmar]
Ledger of pay for Colonel [Josiah] Harmar's regiment, from 20 May-31 December 1785. Also includes amounts paid to various officers in that regiment.
GLC02437.03229
1809-1810
Davis, George Barber, fl. 1803-1811
Extracts from Davis' journal of activities as American Consul in Tripoli
Detailed account of import/export transactions. In notes from 1 to 6 February 1810, Davis gives an account of the Bey of Tripoli's mission "with 1500 cavalry and a small train of artillery to enforce obedience from some of the adjacent arabs and...
GLC02794.149
1797-1820
Varnum, Joseph B., 1751-1821
Letters to Varnum re: military & political, Quasi-War, 1812, patronage [Decimalized .01- .22]
See separate inventory.
GLC03845
1800-1820 ca.
Native American manuscripts re: Cherokee, Chickasaw, and Choctaw Indians [Decimalized .01- .23]
This collection consists largely of correspondence and legal documents pertaining to Native Americans, particularly the Cherokee Nation. Topics include despoiled property (#9, 17, and 18); compensation (#6, 7, 8, and 21); the Treaty of 1805 (#11)...
GLC07562.03
1813
Report of the Committee... as relates to the spirit and manner... [war of 1812]
Fuller title: Report of the Committee to whom was referred so much of the message of the President... as relates to the spirit and manner in which the war has been waged by the enemy.
GLC05217
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