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1790/01/27
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
Circular letter re: conforming federal and North Carolina laws
Written after the adoption of the Constitution Written at the Treasury Department
GLC01956
1864/04/28
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to James A. Seddon re: disbanding company and reassigning officers
With docketing ANS of James Seddon, Confederate Secretary of State, on verso saying "I hope the Legislation of Congress will enable me to support your views. JAS."
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1861/02/22
Davis, Jefferson, 1808-1889
to Francis W. Pickens re: control over proposed attack on Fort Sumter
Written as President of the Confederate States. Pickens was governor of South Carolina. Also concerning the larger issue of who determines peace or war. Beauregard fired upon Fort Sumter six weeks after the date of this letter.
GLC01958
7 August 1864
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
to Henry W. Halleck
Gives a detailed description of the unsuccessful cavalry raids by George Stoneman and Daniel McCook, Jr. at the Battle of Kennesaw Mountain. Both took place on the June 27, 1864 in accordance with Sherman's Order 42. Before the raids, Stoneman...
GLC01961
8 May 1863
to James Whitfield
Along with Mississippi Governor Whitfield, the letter is addressed to Bishop Robert Paine, James T. Harrison, and Dr. Sykes. Davis responds to their letter regarding the defense of Columbus, Mississippi. He assures them that he is concerned for the...
GLC01962
18 October 1849
Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall", 1824-1863
to Thomas S. Jesup
General "Stonewall" Jackson asks General Jesup whether officers of light batteries should shod their horses at their own expense or at the expense of the public. Note on verso dated 20 October 1849 in unknown hand states that "Private horses of...
GLC01964
1810/06/28
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Benjamin Rush re: re: "Has America no soul?" and America's future
Written from retirement at Quincy, bemoaning the state of America, its manipulation by European politicians and its potentially great future. Adams asks whether "America has no soul" since no one jumps to its defense. He also foresees, like many...
GLC01965
1862/12/06
to Maj. Gen. Gustavus W. Smith re: military matters, Gen. Burnside
GLC01966
1780/12/24
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Orders re: to take charge as Commissary of Virginia militia
Signed as Governor of Virginia, mentioning troops being sent "to Fort Pitt on their way down the Ohio" when Indians were raiding the western borders. The close and "thirty thousand pounds" are in Jefferson's hand.
GLC01967
1914
Harding, Warren G., 1865-1923
Address of W.G. Harding, Before Railway Business Association
Draft of a speech in which Harding reflects on the history of the railroad and his personal connection with it. He extols its benefits and its role in developing modern life, and argues the importance of maintaining it to the United States. He does...
GLC01968
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