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15 June 1846
Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849
[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of David McKittrich, master of the British Barque Envoy].
GLC00076.03
25 January 1854
Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869
[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Louis Burry].
Loius Burry, convicted of counterfeiting; sentenced to 2 years imprisonment. Pardoned for unstated reasons.
GLC00076.04
19 March 1860
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
[Authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Diogenes Wetmore for fraud].
No reason given for pardon. Includes petitions and tranmission
GLC00076.05
26 December 1868
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Thomas Noble].
GLC00076.06
4 July 1817
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
[Speech to Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati]
President Monroe acknowledges the passing of the Revolutionary generation and movingly recalls their struggle in the "sacred cause of liberty." A signed transcription of Monroe's Independence Day speech to the Massachusetts Society of the Cincinnati...
GLC00069
May 12, 1862
Hooker, Joseph, 1814-1879
to Ira Harris
Hooker circumvents the normal military practice of waiting to send out copies of battle reports until after their release through proper channels in order to scathingly criticize General George McClellan's leadership in the battle of Williamsburg. He...
GLC00072
November 24, 1856
to William M. Lawery
Noted as private. Discusses the future path of his political career. Comments on his misgivings about running for office in the spring and summer. States that he has "all to lose and nothing to make by another canvass of the state," and if he were...
GLC00075
03 May 1870
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Eben Gupdill].
GLC00076.07
05 October 1872
[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Abraham Wise, L. Buckley, and A. Schwartz].
GLC00076.08
03 February 1873
[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of William D. Barnes].
GLC00076.09
20 June 1873
[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of J.N. Camp].
GLC00076.10
15 June 1876
[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Henry Gager].
GLC00076.11
04 September 1877
Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893
[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Jeremiah Mullins, Whit Duvalt, Oliver Brewer, and Soloman Garbe].
GLC00076.12
11 October 1877
[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Charles Moyer].
GLC00076.13
11 December 1877
[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of William Cunningham].
GLC00076.14
13 January 1880
[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Theodore Leffingwell].
GLC00076.15
19 February 1889
Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908
[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Seaborn Young].
GLC00076.16
December 15, 1793
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Frances "Fanny" Basset Washington re: adding another story to home
Written from Philadelphia. FBW was niece by marriage and a favorite of GW's wife ("Your Aunt"); she died of tuberculosis, just as her husband, George Augustine, did.
GLC00077
March 25, 1808
Clinton, George, 1739-1812
to Theodorus Bailey
Cynically assesses the recent unproductive negotiations with a British envoy, citing that the United States was not redressed for wrongs committed and the British gained time to shore up their defenses. Critically examines the Embargo Act of 1807 but...
GLC00087.01
February 10, 1832
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to Lewis Cass
Writes to Secretary of War Cass regarding giving generals John Eaton and John Coffee the authority "to conclude with the Choctaws an agreement for such portion of the 17 million of acres conveyed to them as will suit the Chickasaws to settle on."...
GLC00089.01
15 May 1854
[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Denny O' Sullivan].
GLC00091.01
26 December 1867
Authority to affix the seal to pardon of Clarence J. Hurt & J.A. Felts.
GLC00091.02
March 30, 1847
to Robert Dodge
Granting Dodge a courier's passport for France. Apologizes for being unable to grant the pass originally asked for, but Dodge's intentions did not comply with the uses of that particular document.
GLC00091.03
circa 1792
to James Madison
President Washington transmits dispatches to Madison from Gouverneur Morris, United States Minister to France. States that Morris' dispatches "unfold ... the disposition of the British Ministry."
GLC00092.01
1809-1811
Madison, James, 1751-1836
[Portion of ship passport printed in both English and Dutch]
Also signed by Robert Smith as Secretary of State. Used to certify that a vessel was owned solely by citizens of the United States. Blanks not filled. Date inferred from Smith tenure in office.
GLC00092.02
13 May 1846
[Authorization to affix the Seal of the United States to a proclamation of war with Mexico]
Authorization to affix the seal of the United States to Congress' declaration of war. Partially printed document.
GLC00093
September 21, 1846
to John Y. Mason
Discusses boats for crossing the Rio Grande. Asks Secretary of the Navy Mason to introduce Captain Napoleon Harrison to Colonel Abert, with whom Harrison wishes to discuss the boats.
GLC00094
21 April 1846
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
To Miss Cordelia Frye.
Adams composes a poem at the request of Frye, the daughter of Maine Senator William Frye. Eight stanzas, six lines each.
GLC00095
August 1841
to H. H. Carroll
Writes as a member of the United States Senate from New Hampshire. Discusses the Whig party's chances in the election. "The great Universal Whig Party is undoubtedly smashed -- broken up - Who does not perceive a wise, beneficient overruling...
GLC00096.01
November 26, 1863
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to General Jubal Early
Lee prepares for battle by instructing Early to position his infantry troops to block George Meade's advances at Mine Run. He states that since he cannot be sure of Meade's position, he leaves more detailed instructions to Early's discretion. Lee...
GLC00078
1787-1789
Russell, Benjamin, 1761-1845
Massachusetts centinel. [Vol. 8, no.1 (September 19, 1787) - v. 10, no. 52 (March 14, 1789)] [Incomplete]
One newspaper of the Massachusetts Centinel dated September 19, 1787 to March 14, 1789. There are 152 issues. Lack: vol.9 no.1 and 6 and vol.10 no.2 with printings of Federalist and no. 12. The Massachusetts Centinel, printed by Benjamin Russell...
GLC00080
05 September 1774
United States. Continental Congress.
Journal of the proceedings of Congress, held at Philadelphia, September 5, 1774
1st Ed., 1st issue. Printed by William and Thomas Bradford. Front & back boards off. This 1st issue lacks the 12-page petition to the King in the 2nd issue (see Broadside, GLC 1671). Included adoption of a Declaration of Rights, Address to the...
GLC00081
April 6, 1865
to Theodore S. Bowers
Writes to his aide at City Point, Virginia regarding the last few days of fighting during the Appomattox campaign. Reports that the Confederate troops left their position at the Amelia Court House to make a break for Danville last night. States...
GLC00082
19 February 1773
Gwinnett, Button, 1735-1777
Receipt for 4 pounds s2 from Levi Sheftall (Savannah)
Received as part of debt owed by Mordecai & Levi Sheftall
GLC00083
December 14, 1842
to E. S. Johnson
Replies to Johnson's letter, which informed the him of the Democrat's victories in Massachusetts. Congratulates Johnson, and praises Massachusetts. Of Federalism and Whiggism in that state, "We can now truly say that the old coon is really dead, &...
GLC00084
March 20, 1820
to Tench Coxe
Written by Madison during his retirement after the presidency to Coxe, a former Continental Congressman and Assistant Secretary of the Treasury known for his political and economic writings. Coxe had previously switched parties from Federalist to...
GLC00085
August 15, 1835
to Hubbard Taylor
Written in the hand of Dolley Madison, signed by James Madison. Discusses his views on politics. Writes "I join in all your good wishes, for more tranquility and harmony in our public affairs; which will always be best promoted by a course avoiding...
GLC00086
September 17, 1798
Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816
to Pierre Chassanis [in French]
Written in French. Previously cataloged as being to Rudolph Tillier, a land agent. Possibly discusses the land that is now Lewis County, New York. Place written is illegible.
GLC00087.02
February 11, 1799
Tillier, Rudolph, fl. 1793-1799
to Gouverneur Morris [copy]
Copy of a letter from Tillier and Morris' response, dated February 11, 1799. Tillier complains of unjust treatment by "the Company of Peter Chassanis and others," particularly the protestation of bill issued for the payment of advances he made....
GLC00087.03
June 30, 1799
Copy of letter to Pierre Chassanis (in French)
French; Incl. AMS from RT to GM and other material
GLC00087.04
August 25, 1799
to Rudolph Tillier [copy]
Terminates Tillier's position as agent for Peter Chassanis, who purchased the land that became the colony of Castorland, New York, in 1792. Includes a copy of Tillier's response in which he states the matter will be addressed in court, dated 29...
GLC00087.05
September 16, 1799
Copy of letter to [Pierre] Chassanis (in French)
GLC00087.06
July 7, 1702
Penn, William, 1644-1718
to James Logan
Writes to introduce Henry Child, who is immigrating from England to Pennsylvania. Makes reference to the magistrates of Chichester as "our adversaries." Reports on mutual acquaintances in England. Written from Worminghurst, his estate in England....
GLC00088
November 12, 1845
Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862
to J. & W. Gelsey & Co.
Business letter discussing farm produce from his estate, Lindenwald. Written from Lindenwald on blue paper.
GLC00089.02
February 3, 1865
to Edwin M. Stanton
Discusses future appointments within the army. Suggests that the state of Tennessee should be under one commander and that west Kentucky and west Tennessee should be added to General George H. Thomas's command. Mentions General Cadwallader C...
GLC00090
April 3, 1784
to Anthony White
Sends White his family's heraldic arms via White's cousin, John Tudor of Bermuda. "No. 103" appears at the top of the page. The recipient is possibly Anthony Walton White, an adjutant general during the Revolutionary War.
GLC00092.03
16 August 1841
Discusses President John Tyler's veto of the Bank Bill. States in part, "Will not our friends rejoice? Will not the enemies of the Constitution dispair? ... Let the young men take from this, fresh encouragement in the darkest and most portentous...
GLC00096.02
January 17, 1843
to William C. Bouck
Advises Bouck to make a speedy decision one way or the other to resolve a scandal in Albany involving the state's printing. Remarks that it would be far worse to delay a decision. Discusses at length how to conduct the executive branch of the...
GLC00097
June 7, 1866
to Edward O. C. Ord
Neutrality laws. Grant supports Pres. Johnson's neutrality proclamation
GLC00098
1765-1790
Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803
Collection of letters, documents & briefs to the Madisons [Decimalized .001-.156]
This is a collection of letters from Edmund Pendleton, one of the leading figures of Revolutionary Virginia, to James Madison, Sr., and James Madison, Jr., later fourth President of the United States. The papers consist of documents and letters...
GLC00099
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