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1959/06/02
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
to James M. Pendergast
With postscript: "You've always had your say & I've had mine & I am as fond of you as I always have been."
GLC04935.02
1945/12/21
Anderson, John, 1882-1958
to Harry S. Truman re: meeting, atomic energy
GLC04935.04
17 January 1797
Washington, George, 1732-1799
Land grant transferring land from Capt. Gallohill Minnis to Richard Means
Signed by George Washington as President and countersigned by Timothy Pickering as Secretary of State. Includes handwritten description of the boundaries of the property. Docket on verso signed by James McHenry as Secretary of War on January 16, 1797...
GLC04842.39
1867/02/21
Sumner, Charles, 1811-1874
to Edwin M. Stanton re: (support for Stanton over President Johnson) "Stick!"
A one word letter dated Senate Chamber, meant to encourage Stanton to remain as Secretary of War in spite of President Johnson's opposition.
GLC04846
1781/03/09
United States in Congress Assembled. Thomson, Charles
to Nathaniel Greene re: victory at Cowpens, SC
Written as Secretary of Congress.
GLC04848
22 August 1775
to Joseph Palmer
Washington discusses supply and armament of the Army, strategic locations for placing artillery, how best to prosecute the war, and his public image. Asks Palmer for his advice on strategy for defending Boston and the surrounding area, and has...
GLC04858
1 August 1777
to Anthony Walton White
Washington writes that the recipient should scrutinize the characters of his men and immediately dismount any suspicious ones since "the loss of a worthless soldier will occasion less regret when it is not accompanied with that of a Horse and...
GLC04859
18 March 1789
to James Mercer
Written one month before taking his oath of office as the first United States President, Washington attempts to collect a debt owed by the estate of James' father John Mercer. States that he was formerly promised repayment by James' brother, Colonel...
GLC04860
1 February 1796
to Oliver Wolcott
Responds to a previous letter from Wolcott announcing the death of Samuel Huntington, Governor of Connecticut. Informs Wolcott that "At the same time that I regret the loss of so worthy a character, I cannot but feel consoled; that the...
GLC04861
1795/01/01
Proclamation for day of Thanksgiving and prayer
Setting aside the nineteenth of February as a day of "Public Thanksgiving and Prayer." Compare to other Thanksgiving broadsides: Adams, GLC00270 and GLC01947.
GLC04862
25 December 1780
Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796
to George Washington
Expresses frustration with contradictory accounts from New York. Updates Washington on the movements of the British fleet and states that Benedict Arnold boarded one of the vessels. Reports that he does not know if they have sailed yet. Gives...
GLC04863
2 April 1776
Whipple, William, 1730-1785
to John Langdon
Written by Whipple to Langdon. Both were members of the Continental Congress from New Hampshire. Whipple would sign the Declaration of Independence in July 1776, while Langdon would leave Congress in June 1776. References Langdon's letter of 19...
GLC04866
2 August 1861
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
to John Charles Frémont
President Lincoln informs Major General Fremont that Dr. Godfrey Aigner was appointed by the United States Sanitary Commission to visit soldiers stationed at a camp under Fremont's command "to report upon circumstances affecting their health, and to...
GLC04874
1788/01/20
to John Jay re: prospects for ratification of Constitution
Forwarding some enclosed letters to Europe (not included) and discussing ratification of the Constitution. Mentions decisions of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, North Carolina, and Virginia in adopting the Constitution. Fitzpatrick publishes...
GLC04876
30 May 1797
to William C.C. Claiborne
Thanks him for his "favourable sentiments," noting that "If all our Citizens were actuated by the principles you profess, it would much promote the happiness and prosperity of our Country." In regard to some papers Claiborne requested, Washington...
GLC04877
May 1761
Read, George, 1733-1798
Legal document, accepting a judgment against his client in Laforge v. Goforth
Date from docket.
GLC04842.35
1776/07/25
Rutledge, John, fl. 1739-1800
Pay order for a minister's salary for William P. Graham of Prince Wm. Parish
Signed as a member of a committee. On verso the minister has asked that money be paid to another party.
GLC04842.36
1788/05/13
Sherman, Roger, 1721-1793
Receipt for monies received, as ordered by the Committee of Pay
GLC04842.37
1794/02/26
Spaight, Richard Dobbs, 1758-1802
Certificate certifying William Blair as clerk of Edenton, signed as Governor
Signed vertically in left magin and lacking state seal. This document appears to have been issued on paper similar to the pardon form.
GLC04842.38
1789/07/13
Wilson, James, 1742-1798
to Arthur St. Clair re: being considered for President of Pennsylvania
GLC04842.40
23 August 1783
Steuben, Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin, Baron von, 1730-1794
to George Clinton
Reports on an unsuccessful conference in Canada concerning assuming control of the western forts. Indicates that General Frederick Haldimand, the governor of the province of Quebec, refused to agree on any terms until there was a definitive treaty...
GLC04843
1788/02/20
Stewart, Walter, 1756-1796
to William Irvine re: opposition to Constitution
Stewart writes to Irvine, a Penna. delegate to the Continental Congress: "It is expected by the Anti-Federal Party that very extensive Petitions will be laid before them against the new Constitution. I however think they have abated much in their...
GLC04844
23 August 1778
Sullivan, John, 1740-1795
to William Whipple
Requests Whipple's opinion on the best course of action regarding the siege of Newport now that "The Count De Estaing...abandoned us in the present Enterprise and opened the Harbour for...Reinforcements." Believes the British have only 6,000 men...
GLC04845
1788/05/26
Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824
to [William Ellery Jr.] re: contempt for "pure democracy" of R.I. (ratification)
Rhode Island had not ratified the Constitution. Ellery shared Thomson's unhappiness.
GLC04847
1785/03/28
to [President of Congress] re: exposing a plot to forge army pension securities
The President of Congress is the presumed recipient for Thomson's attempt to expose counterfeiting.
GLC04849
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