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12 November 1821
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to Smith Thompson
Transmits a pardon (not included) for Thomas Bryant made on condition of his leaving the country. Thompson was Secretary of the Navy.
GLC08916
8 September 1860
Nicolay, John G., 1832-1901
to Joseph B. Lemen
Writing on behalf of candidate Abraham Lincoln, he declines to answer the question Lemen mailed to him (and questions sent from individuals in general) because it would be too time consuming and "break faith with his friends, who nominated him with...
GLC08926
29 December 1820
Madison, James, 1751-1836
to George A. Otis
Thanks Otis for the copy of a translation of Carlo Botta's History of the War of Independence, Vol. 2 (Storia della guerra della indipendenza degli Stati Uniti d'America, in Italian). Discusses the translation, noting that "Of the original work the...
GLC08928
26 April 1839
Blair, James, 1819-?
to Elizabeth Blair
Writes to his sister from the United States Ship Peacock. Relates his travels through Rio de Janeiro and the Antarctic Circle. Discusses his study and use of Spanish in port. Inquires about his parents, including Washington, D.C. "Globe" newspaper...
GLC03209.27.02
1825-1845
to Francis Preston Blair [incomplete]
An unknown author describes the education of another young man to Francis Preston Blair, editor of the Democratic Washington, D.C. newspaper, The Globe. Date range estimated, based on the time Blair lived in Washington, D.C. Only the last three...
GLC03209.27.04
circa 25 June 1835
Berte, fl. 1835
A friend informs Blair, the daughter of Francis Preston Blair, of the affairs of mutual acquaintances in Washington, D.C. Year estimated based on the use of Blair, Elizabeth's maiden name. "A.G. Brown" was written in the top right corner of the...
GLC03209.27.08
1850
[Update on the activities of a baby]
An unknown author discusses the activities of a baby. Author references the Blair family, and is assumed to be a relative of Francis Preston Blair, editor of the Democratic Washington, D.C. newspaper, The Globe between 1829 and 1845.
GLC03209.27.10
circa 15 March 1816
Rush, Richard, 1780-1859
[Certificate authorizing Robert Brent as Justice of the Peace for Washington, D.C.]
Serving as Secretary of the State Department, Rush certifies that Robert Brent is Justice of the Peace for Washington, D.C. Includes a United States Secretary of State Office seal.
GLC03436.12
28 April 1817
Tayloe, John, fl. 1817
[Authorization for the transfer of property]
Lomax, Forrest, and Jordan sign as witnesses. Brent, Justice of the Peace for Washington, D.C., signs separately as a witness. In his absence, Tayloe authorizes Lomax, his attorney, to act as a trustee of the estate of the deceased Ralph Wormeley....
GLC03436.13
15 March 1817
[Authorization for the sale of property]
Lomax, Forrest, and Jordan sign as witnesses. Brent, Justice of the Peace for Washington, D.C., signs separately as a witness. Tayloe authorizes Lomax, his attorney, to act as a trustee of the estate of the deceased Ralph Wormeley. As trustees...
GLC03436.14
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