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1865/02/16
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
to William Hoffman re: thanking him for his help
Scott also remarks of Lincoln's help that "[n]othing could have been more delicate & kind."
GLC01889.04
10 December 1777
Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799
to Thomas Johnson
Henry, Governor of Virginia, encloses a piece of paper (not included) informing Johnson, Governor of Maryland, that the inhabitants residing near the Potomac River are in danger. Reports that several British warships are sailing upriver, and that he...
GLC01890
1780/07/24
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to Lieutenant of Berkeley Co. re: call for drafting state militia, pay
Partly printed circular letter signed as Governor of Virginia. Refers to an act to prevent desertion, to draft more state militia and to use tobacco loan certificates for pay. Ink and paper losses at center. Lined on verso.
GLC01891
22 December 1843
Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849
to J.F.H. Claiborne
Advises that he had communicated Claiborne's wishes to A. V. Breur of the House of Representatives and believes he will give the matter proper attention. Comments on the Whig dominance in the state of Tennessee, " ... Tennessee cannot long continue...
GLC01892
1848/02/14
Tyler, John, 1790-1862
to Mr. Capen re: statistics of Texas at the time of annexation
Responding to Capen's request for additional statistics concerning Texas, for a publishing venture. Tyler directs him to published information.
GLC01893
1780
Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792
A State of the Expedition from Canada, as laid before the House of Commons....
First edition printed by John Almon, with 1 folding engraved map and 6 plans printed by William Faden. 4t0: A-M4, N2, O-S4 *S4 T-SC4 ($2 signed - C2, N2, 2C2; D2 misprinted "D3").
GLC01894
1832/12/10
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Proclamation, by Andrew Jackson, President of the United States.
Attacks South Carolina's plans of nullification, warns that "disunion by armed force is treason," and threatens harsh punishment. In 1832, South Carolina claimed that it had the right as a state to nullify federal law, in particular the federal...
GLC01895
1856-1900
Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917
Archive of Confederate naval operations: Va. volunteer navy, Tredegar Iron Works [decimalized .001-.206]
Overall dates 1817-1907 but bulk is 1856-1900. Includes Archer and Jeffery Family papers (100 and 57 items, respectively). The prime parts of this archive concern the service in the U.S. Navy before the Civil War, and the Volunteer Virginia...
GLC01896
1811/02/10
Woodlief, Peter, fl. 1810-1811
to Hannah Woodlief
Informs Hannah of his return along with her sister to Petersburg in the middle of March. Goes on to plan a convenient time for her to come with her aunt and cousins to stay with him there during "the autumnal months."
GLC01896.001
1812/04/05
Jeffery, Richard, fl. 1748-1812
to Anne Woodlief
Arrived in Norfolk after an uncomfortable, dull and lonely trip from Petersburg, meeting "Capt Con" and his family [all in good health] to deliver a letter to "Miss Harriet", planned meeting with Anne's father in Petersburg, happiness and...
GLC01896.002
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