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1838/02/01
Forsyth, John, 1780-1841
to Hon. C. Morris re: copy of congressional journals and documents
Forsyth writes that the journals intended for Marietta College would be forwarded.
GLC02504.17
18 March 1854
Hale, John P., 1806-1873
to Charles Summer
Hale, a New Hampshire State Senator and noted abolitionist, introduces Mr. Vanderbilt (possibly William Vanderbilt, son of Cornelius) of New York City to Summer, a noted abolitionist. States that Vanderbilt will soon visit Washington, D.C.
GLC02504.21
20 December 1837
Legare, Hugh Swinton, 1797-1843
to James T. Austin
Possibly to James Trecothick Austin, a Massachusetts resident active in local politics. Thanks Austin for a copy [of a speech or an article]. Notes that the topic of the speech (possibly related to anti-slavery) will soon bring trouble on the...
GLC02504.27
3 July 1817
Rush, Richard, 1780-1859
to Joseph Gales
Written by Rush as acting Secretary of State to Gales as a co-editor of the Washington National Intelligencer newspaper. Mentions an enclosed paper (not included) that contains an anecdote of President James Monroe. Says he knows it is correct, but...
GLC02504.33
4 March 1850
Soule, Pierre, 1801-1870
to Thomas Ritchie
Senator Soule transmits resolutions (not included) passed by the Louisiana Senate 20 February to Ritchie, editor of "The Union," a Washington, D.C. newspaper. Believes the resolutions will be passed by the House.
GLC02504.34
2 June 1846
Thurman, Allen Granberry, 1813-1895
to George Bancroft
Ohio Representative Thurman recommends Thomas Henry Looker for the position of midshipman to Bancroft, Secretary of the Navy. This document also includes Ohio Senator Allen's recommendation and signature.
GLC02504.36
24 June 1820
Wirt, William, 1772-1834
to Thomas Jefferson
Written by Wirt as Attorney General of the United States to Jefferson in retirement. Letter of introduction for Colonel Allen M. Lane, who was recently given a land bounty by Virginia for his services in the Revolution. Says the testimonials of his...
GLC02504.41
10 August 1849
Clayton, John Middleton, 1796-1856
to Zachary Taylor
Secretary of State Clayton writes to the out-of-town Taylor that armed ships are heading towards Cuba. The Cabinet has drawn up a proclamation and he advises Taylor to expedite the signing of the document. Adds that Captain Hunter should be sent to...
GLC02505.08
4 February 1847
Corwin, Thomas, 1794-1865
to James A. Briggs
Ohio Senator Corwin informs Briggs that he showed Mr. W. an article in the Cleveland, Ohio newspaper, The Plain Dealer. Refers to an enclosed note from Mr. W. (not included). Informs Briggs that debate regarding the "3 Million Appropriation Bill"...
GLC02505.11
19 April 1819
Crawford, William Harris, 1772-1834
to Richard H. Wilde
Written by Crawford as Secretary of Treasury in the Monroe Administration to Wilde, a famous scholar, poet and lawyer from Georgia. Wilde served as a Congressman 1815-1817. Crawford was writing a letter of introduction for Moses Young, one of the...
GLC02505.12
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