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17 December 1856
Thalberg, Sigismond, 1812-1871
[Musical quotation signed]
Also includes a book plate from Henry K. Willard, 1333 K. Street, N.W., Washington, DC.
GLC00496.235
circa October 18, 1830
Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862
to John Branch
Letter of introduction of Mr. Groves of New York to Secretary of the Navy Branch. Written as Secretary of State.
GLC00496.241
6 December 1752
Price, William, ?-1790
[Deposition in case of Brown vs. Payne]
Signed as a witness by Augustine Washington, George Washington's half-brother, and Andrew Monroe. Deposition deals with the settlement of Brown's estate. Also contains deposition of John Brown but it is struck through. Docketed on address leaf.
GLC00496.245
Jenings, Edmund, fl. 1752
[Prepared statement and depositions in case of Brown vs. Payne]
The depositions are signed as witnesses by Andrew Monroe and Augustine Washington, George Washington's half-brother. Consists of a three page statement plus docket summarizing the plaintiff's case, prepared and signed by Edmund Jenings, and...
GLC00496.246
12 October 1831
Washington, Perrin, 1790-1857
[Promissory note binding Washington and Thornton F. Offutt to pay Thomas N. Jones $175]
Note on verso records the receipt of partial payment. Docketed on verso.
GLC00496.247
14 February 1803
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
[Ship's passport for Brigantine Mary of Newburyport]
Partially printed document countersigned by James Madison as Secretary of State and by the Collector of the port of New York, David Gelston. Includes official seal. One of the Collection's largest ship passports.
GLC00496.257
January 6, 1794
[Forged George Washington note and facsimile]
Marked as a forgery of a note from President Washington to the cashier of the office of discount and deposit in Baltimore, Maryland. Instructs the cashier to pay [N. S.?] Ridgely $230.50. Includes a facsimile of a different note mounted on the same...
GLC00496.264
May 5, 1794
Madison, William, 1762-1843
to James Madison
Writes to his brother, then a Virginia congressman, about advocating for Madison's resolutions (in favor of a policy of commercial retaliation against European powers) in an election. The comment that the resolutions, which Madison submitted to...
GLC00496.267
August 31, 1836
Dickerson, Mahlon, 1770-1853
to President of the Geological Society of New Haven
Indicates that preparations are being made for the Wilkes expedition, "an exploring & surveying Expedition for the Southern Ocean." Requests for advice on the "formation of a scientific Corps" and recommendations of suitable members. Needs men...
GLC00507.01
30 November 1859
War Department, United States
General Orders, no. 23.
With manuscript notes of Paul Semmes on front page. Statement of costs for clothing, camp and garrison equipment for the Army of the United States for the year starting on 1 July 1859. From the Adjutant General's office, S. Cooper. With fold out...
GLC00508.01
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