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1838/02/02
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Document relating to trespassing and damage claims
Legal document. From Lincoln's first law partnership, in the case of Anderson, Beel and Anderson v. Patterson and Patterson.
GLC07515
1850/05/23
Legal documents: motion filed, with instructions to jury [decimalized]
Legal documents. Lincoln defended Sturgeon who was accused of calling Alsop a "Whore."
GLC07516
[1850/05/23]
Motion filed in case of Sarah Alsop v. John Sturgeon
Motion "in arrest of Judgment" (an appeal) on grounds of jury convicting on wrong definition of adultery. Lincoln defended Sturgeon who was accused of calling Alsop a "Whore." Signed "Ficklin & Lincoln."
GLC07516.01
circa May 23, 1850
Instructions to the jury in Sarah Alsop v. John Sturgeon
Lincoln defended Sturgeon who was accused of calling Alsop a "Whore." Signed "Ficklin & Lincoln."
GLC07516.02
1854/01/26
to W.W.R. Woodbury & Wm. Fithian re: legal advice in case of Doctor's estate
Basler, Roy P. The Collected Works Of Abraham Lincoln. (New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press, 1953), Vol. II 1848 - 1858, p. 210
GLC07517
1830/05/17
Madison, James, 1751-1836
to James Hillhouse re: amendments to Constitution
Madison writes a detailed critique of amendments proposed by Senator Hillhouse of Connecticut. Hillhouse, a former Federalist, proposed the amendments first in 1808 and published them in 1830. He proposed eliminating the Electoral College and...
GLC07523
1833/05/17
to Robley Dunglison re: his failing health, University of Virginina
Written in the hand of Dolley Madison.
GLC07524
1836/06/28
Madison, Dolley, 1768-1849
to Eliza Lee re: sending large lock of James Madison's hair on day of his death
Note reading "James Madison's Hair" with the date. It appears to be written on the address panel of letter (not present). The large lock of hair is colored mostly gray and blond.
GLC07525
1798/10/27
Morris, Robert, 1734-1806
to John Nicholson re: transmitting a letter in French
"The enclosed letter sent me by Mr. Lazenove will give you an opportunity of exercising and displaying your knowledge..."
GLC07526
1912/12/08
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
to Constance Von Stumm re: condolence letter to daughter of deceased friend
Mentions "movement for honesty and fair dealing in American life".
GLC07528
1799/11/16
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Thomas Parker re: Washington's land in the Northwest Territory
Written one month before his death.
GLC07531
25 January 1782
Clinton, Henry, Sir, 1730-1795
to Lord Germain
Despite the fact that "the Commander in Chief...shall not oppose the reviving Civil Government" for the purpose of meeting "the Rebels on the Ground taken up by General Washington in...the Capitulation of York Town," General Clinton, writing on...
GLC07534
8 February 1862
Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872
to Edwin Stanton
Major General Halleck writes to Secretary of War Stanton, describing a problem of military rank: Brigadier Generals William Sherman, John Pope, U.S. Grant, Samuel Curtis, Stephen A. Hurlbut, and others refuse to serve under each other because they...
GLC07538
1808/04/19
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
[Presidential proclamation requiring potential insurgents against the Embargo Act at Lake Champlain to disperse peaceably]
Countersigned by James Madison. With white paper seal. In an effort to enforce the Embargo Act in New England, Jefferson warns all who do not disperse that officers will be ordered to "subdue such insurrections or combinations, to seize upon all...
GLC07541
13 February 1866
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to Ralph Site
Fulfills a request for a prospectus of the course of study available at Washington College, where Lee served as president. In a letter on the verso of the printed prospectus, Lee comments that he was obliged for Site's 1859 report to the Ohio...
GLC07542
5 May 1787
to David Stuart
Washington thanks Stuart for his observations on the fitness of the Potomac for the fur trade with China. Asks if Stuart has informed Colonel John Fitzgerald and Colonel Howe of his observations and inquires if he gave them reason to believe those...
GLC07546
1796/10/03
to James Carey re: Morris and the collection of his property
"Sorry I am to be so troublesome but you are sensible I must look after and collect my scattered property so as to bring it into action."
GLC07549
1769/03/17
Partly printed land indenture for 100 acres for Washington and James Wood
For "100 acres of land in the county of Fauquier." Signed in text 21 times by Washington.
GLC07550
7 February 1817
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to Samuel Latham Mitchill
Adams in retirement to Mitchill, a well-known scientist from New York City. Their correspondence deals with archeological findings. From the docket they are discussing "Babylonian bricks." Asks when a monument to Daniel, the Biblical prophet, was...
GLC07532
26 June 1825
to William Smith Shaw
Former President Adams discusses Native American and African religion with Shaw, his nephew and former private secretary. States "Dr. Jarvis has assigned some good causes of the too general inattention to the religion of the indians. But those...
GLC07533
5 August 1778
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
[Commission authorizing Henry Clinton's additional powers as General and Commander-in-Chief of the British Army in North America]
Countersigned by George Germain. Contains a note indicating the commission was recorded with the Secretary of War. Paper seal intact. Accompanied by an engraving of George III from a later date (see GLC07536.02).
GLC07536.01
1788/07/02
Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804
to Stephen Van Rensselaer
Indicates that he has heard news of Virginia's ratification of the Constitution and offers his congratulations. He had been worried about the consequences for the country had Virginia not ratified. Believes the adoption in Virginia will have a...
GLC07537
12 May 1800
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
to Samuel Hodgdon
During the Quasi war with France, Major General Hamilton writes to the Superintendent of Military Stores Hodgdon, in anticipation of greater hostilities. Requests a supply of marquees and tents, as he plans to set out for camp at Scotch Plains, New...
GLC07539
1791/08/02
to [Philip Mazzei] re: Monticello and family; debts
A lengthy discussion of debts, currency, interest bearing certificates and the assumption of state debts by the Federal Government. Mentions Mr. Blair, Edmund Randloph, Mr. Foster, George Nicholls. Jefferson offers to forgive the debt of Mr...
GLC07540
26 April 1865
Colfax, Schuyler, 1823-1885
to unknown
Writes that he deeply regrets not having gone to the theatre with President Lincoln as he was asked to. Also feels that his habit of constant vigilance may have prevented Lincoln's murder. States that he will give a speech on President Lincoln in...
GLC07543
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