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Autograph letter signed

1814/08/22

Beall, William Dent, 1757-1829

to unknown

Lieutenant Colonel Beall reports on the British advance into Marlboro, Maryland, and the strength of the British force. Also requests money. Adds in a postscript: "It is of great importance that Col. Hood should march immediately. The Flotilla...

GLC01836.01
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Autograph letter signed

1861/01/15

Townsend, Aurelia W., 1820-1885

to B. J. Lossing

Indicates that she is sending two engravings of General William H. Winder to Lossing. Also suggests sources for Lossing's historical research on the War of 1812 and indicates that Mrs. Winder (Gertrude Polk Winder) is forwarding contacts to...

GLC01836.02
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Document signed

20 February 1830

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

[Pardon of Samuel L. Valentine for security on a debenture bond]

Countersigned by Secretary of State Martin Van Buren. Jackson orders Valentine's release because of his poverty and large family and on condition that he pay the costs of the suit.

GLC01837
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Header Record

1862-1865

Thompson, W. S., fl. 1862-1865

[Four Civil War pocket diaries] [decimalized .01-.04]

William S. Thompson, captain of a Pennsylvania militia company, was mustered into service on 29 May 1861. He left his hometown of Bristol, Pennsylvania to join the 3rd Pennsylvania Reserve (32nd Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry) at Camp Washington...

GLC01838
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Print

6 June 1783

Trumbull, John, 1756-1843

General Washington

Black and white mezzotint published by Valentine Green. A portrait of young Washington based upon John Trumbull's painting.

GLC01855
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Document signed

1845/04/15

Jones, Anson, 1798-1858

Pardon of R.S. Redmond (c/s Tobias Allen)

Redmond was convicted of horse-stealing. No reason is given for his pardon. Countersigned by Allen as acting Secretary of State.

GLC01860.04
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

1844/04/13

Jones, Anson, 1798-1858

to M. P. Norton re: politics, being elected President

Written while Secretary of State for the Republic of Texas.

GLC01860.05
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

1836/04/27

Hall, Edward H., fl. 1860-1917

to Major Norton re: carrying despatches from Texas to Washington

Written as agent of Texas at New Orleans, written shortly before the fall of the Alamo.

GLC01860.11
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Autograph letter signed

1840/02/28

Burnet, David G., fl. 1830-1870

to H.M. Morfit re: land grant, Texas politics, Sam Houston

Mentions Houston, whom he calls "a most consummate scoundril [sic]." Houston had been making attacks on Burnet.

GLC01860.15
Collection Item
Document signed

1846/05/14

Buchanan, James, 1791-1868

Circular letter re: declaration of war on Mexico

Printed letter signed as Secretary of State. This copy was sent to to Seth Sweetser, U.S. Consul at Guayaquil.

GLC01860.18

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