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1845
Texas Republic
Republic of Texas, Austin county election results re: annexation & constitution
Republic of Texas, Austin County election results on the question of annexation, sent to Edwin Waller as Chief Justice of the county.
GLC02582
1836/11/18
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
Authorization of Charles Harrison to borrow $50,000 on faith of Texas (c/s Rusk)
Countersigned by Thomas J. Rusk, as Secretary of State.
GLC02591
22 November 1844
Pillow, Gideon Johnson, 1806-1878
to Andrew Jackson
Concerns the statements of Abbot Lawrence criticizing James Polk's treatment of enslaved people. General Pillow, formerly Polk's law partner, defends Polk. Attests that Polk inherited his enslaved people, treats them well, and has never...
GLC02605
2 April 1819
Clark, William, 1770-1838
[Requirement to take an oath for public service]
Serving as Governor of the Missouri Territory, Clark discusses the requirement that oaths shall be taken, enabling individuals to serve in the post of Justice of the Peace and in other public offices. Appoints John Ruland Clark of Lincoln County to...
GLC02639
1836/06/18
Jesup, Thomas S., 1788-1860
to Winfield Scott
General Jesup writes to General Scott to defend his military actions in Florida during the second Seminole War, which violated Scott's planned campaign. Written in a disrespectful tone, he remarks that "I am not a boy to be lectured by you."...
GLC02640
20 September 1847
Wool, John Ellis, 1784-1869
to Martin J. Townsend
Thanks Townsend and the people of Troy, New York, for their acknowledgments after the Battle of Buena Vista. Discusses the battle and Winfield Scott's negotiations with Santa Anna. Predicts any additional fighting will be with small guerrilla...
GLC02642
17 September 1845
Crozet, A., fl. 1845
to the Honorable Senate of the United States of America
Co-signed by Ulysses S. Grant and fifteen other brevet second lieutenants protesting L.R. Quimby's promotion on the grounds of their seniority.
GLC02643
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
30 April 1847
Scott, H.L. (Henry Lee), 1814-1886
General orders No. 128
Signed by H. L. Scott. Marching orders toward Mexico City.
GLC02646
28 November 1846
Semmes, Raphael, 1809-1877
to David Conner
Reports that the Mexican brig Creole had been boarded and burned by men under his command during a blockade of Vera Cruz. The destruction of the Creole has obliterated Vera Cruz's commerce, as she was the city's only ship. Written as lieutenant...
GLC02647
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