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1816/07/17
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de, 1757-1834
re: securing land granted to him in Louisiana by government
GLC07186
1805/03/10
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to Gilbert M. Lafayette re: Louisiana Purchase lands for Lafayette as a gift
Concerning Louisiana lands for Lafayette's sacrifices during Revolution: "There are adjacent to the town of N. Orleans on both sides of the Canal of Cavondelet a body of ungranted lands . . . considering the great value that this will very soon be...
GLC07173.01
1822/11/26
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
to unknown re: attempt to mortgage Albemarle
Unknown recipient. "It is undoubtedly the best estate in that part of Virg[inia] . . . [but] I have been forced to incur some debts, by my long absence from home, often in offices, the salaries of which were incompetent to my support."
GLC07179
1841/02/15
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
to Thomas W. Ward re: predicting intentions and movements of Santa Anna
"The news direct from Mexico is that Santa Anna will soon have strong force to invade Texas. I think he wil throw one on the Rio Grande, and from that harrass out frontier town, but I do not confide in the fact that he will penetrate the country...
GLC07169
1842/03/19
To the public [Dorr's rebellion]
Broadside regarding Dorr's Rebellion, issued to clear up "deception" regarding Reverend William Balch's stance supporting Dorr.
GLC07244.01
1842 ca.
The Truth, or Review of a circular... [Dorr's rebellion]
Regarding Dorr's Rebellion. Title continued: "...addressed to the electors of the Western Congressional District" on upcoming election.
GLC07244.02
1843/03/29
Dorrite falsehood / nailed to the counter
Regarding debts incurred during "Dorrite War"
GLC07245.01
1843 ca.
State debt of the Dorrites! How is it to be paid
"If Carpenter is Elected, a Land Tax is Inevitable."
GLC07245.02
To the Democrats of Rhode Island
Anti-Dorrite propaganda, comparing resolutions of Dorrites to "Real Facts"
GLC07245.03
1842/04/14
King, Samuel Ward, 1786-1851
By his Excellency. Samuel Ward King
Regarding Tyler's response to King about how the Government will deal with armed insurrections. (Damaged, affecting text at top and bottom.)
GLC07246.01
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