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1824/08/28
Austin, Stephen F. (1793-1836)
Memorandum re: purchase of land by Elijah Roark
GLC02932
2 September 1819
Madison, James (1751-1836)
to Spencer Roane
Responds to Judge Roane's critical comments on the Supreme Court's decision in McCulloch v. Maryland. Contends that the case "did not call for the general & abstract doctrine interwoven with the decision," preferring that the court evaluate the...
GLC02945
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
21 January 1818
to Edward Livingston
Acknowledging a bronze casting of Napoleon, and offering thanks for the gift. Written as General in the U.S. Army.
GLC02769
10 October 1826
Marshall, John (1755-1835)
to Martin P. Marshall
Writes to his nephew about his sister's accounts, investments, and personal financial business. Asks him to advise on an investment. Inquires as to Marshall's outcome in the polls in Kentucky.
GLC02814
1820/10/04
Adams, John (1735-1826)
To: Jonathan Mason.
Regarding Gov. William Shirley, dismissal of Col. John Quincy and the British government's arbitrary practices in Quincy, Mass.
GLC03099
12 September 1819
to Major Dana
Former President Madison answers an inquiry regarding employment prospects in Virginia: "The motives you assign for your letter, among which is a sense of duty to your parents, are entitled to respect. But I cannot encourage you to seek a fulfilment...
GLC05910
25 July 1858
Stauffer, David M. (1845-1913)
to "Father"
One letter dated Back Woods, July 25, 1858 from David M. Stauffer to his father. Writes about his request for lard and butter and how much they cost. Mentions that if his mother wants blackberry jam she will need to send sugar. Gives udpates on other...
GLC07713.02.01
circa 1848
Elwell, William S., 1810-1881
[Dolley Madison]
One print of First Lady Dolley Madison from an original portrait by William S. Elwell.
GLC08878.1237
11 January 1850
Smith, J.C. (fl. 1850)
to Edwin Harris
One letter addressed to Edwin Harris from J.C. Harris dated January 11, 1850. Pertains to sending an owed amount of $25.
GLC03135.10.002
2 March 1850
One letter addressed to Edwin Harris from J.C. Smith dated Smiths Grove, March 2, 1850. Sent as a reminder to Harris that he owes Smith money.
GLC03135.10.003
November 1850
Harris, Edwin E. (fl. 1850-1864)
to Margaret
One letter addressed to Margaret from Edwin Harris dated November 1850.
GLC03135.10.004
5 March 1851
Robinson, G. S. (fl. 1851)
to Edwin E. Harris
One letter addressed to Edwin E. Harris from G.S. Robinson dated Alexandria, March 5, 1851.
GLC03135.10.005
16 March 1854
Welkins, J.C. (fl. 1854)
One letter addressed Edwin E. Harris from J.C. Welkins dated Bowling Green, Kentucky, March 16, 1854. Also forwarded to Logan Sutherland.
GLC03135.10.006
22 February 1856
McClanahan, Elijah (fl. 1801-1856)
to Dan Cox
One letter addressed to Dan Cox from Elijah McClanahan dated February 22, 1856. Pertains to a land warrant.
GLC03135.10.008
9 August 1857
Johnson, Waldo P. (1817-1885)
to Mortimer Johnson
One letter addressed to Mortimer Johnson from Waldo P. Johnson dated Osceola, August 9, 1857.
GLC03135.10.010
6 September 1857
One letter addressed to Mortimer Johnson from Waldo P. Johnson dated Osceola, September 6, 1857.
GLC03135.10.011
25 February 1860
Onen letter addressed to Mortimer Johnson from Waldo P. Johnson dated Warsaw, Missouri, February 25, 1860.
GLC03135.10.013
28 July 1860
One letter addressed to Mortimer Johnson from Waldo P. Johnson dated Osceola, July 28, 1860.
GLC03135.10.014
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