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1859/03/12
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
To: Jesse R. Grant
Embarking on a new career, concerns about Julia traveling into free states with a slave.
GLC07997
26 January 1821
Soule, William H., 1791-?
to Aaron Hobart
Discusses the politics of the postal service at length. Informs Hobart of several petitions being circulated to establish a second route serving Plympton, "when one will answer the purpose." Criticizes the republicans, and others in his town for...
GLC06313.04.102
29 January 1821
Smith, Albert, 1793-1867
Mentions that W. Wood has been nominated as Judge of Probate. States that the nomination "will not be satisfactory to this country" and attributes it to the state senators from his district. Notes that a bad winter has limited communication. Also...
GLC06313.04.103
1820/12/24 - 1821/05/28
Gilpin, Sarah Lydia, 1802-1894
Diary of Sarah Lydia Gilpin 1820-1821
The author concentrates on family life, but also mentions news items that struck her as important. The entry for January 1 1821 reads, "Rec'd the glorious news of the acquital [sic] of the Queen of England - and the [cession?] of the Floridas to the...
GLC06846.01
1826
Contemporains & Etranges, fl. 1826
Colored engraving of Thomas Jefferson
GLC07869.02
September 3, 1831
Biddle, Nicholas, 1786-1844
to William B. Rochester
Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY. re: "the late revolution at Washington" (i.e., Jackson's election)
GLC00976.019
19 January 1821
Cutting, Nathaniel, 1774-?
Informs Hobart that Joshua Willis (as the heir of Revolutionary War veteran James Willis) has been issued a land warrant. Written from the Department of War.
GLC06313.04.098
20 January 1821
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
Encloses "a copy of the Journal of the Federal Convention," in accord with a congressional resolution issued on 19 January 1820. Written from the Department of State.
GLC06313.04.099
December 4, 1829
Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY. re: avoiding loans to speculators
GLC00976.007
January 15, 1830
Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY.
GLC00976.008
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