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September 27, 1790
Pendleton, Edmund, Jr., fl. 1782
to Thomas Turner
Edmund Pendleton, Jr., accepting a promissory note from Mr. Thomas Turner. Accidentally retained with the Pendleton correspondence by the Madison family.
GLC00099.156
1864
Vannerson, Julian, 1827-?
[Carte de visite of Robert E. Lee]
Signed by Lee. Vannerson portrait taken for Edward V. Valentine, a Virginia sculptor studying in Berlin, to make a statue of Lee to sell for the benefit of the Confederate States of America in Liverpool, UK. A copy went through the blockade....
GLC00100
June 11, 1863
Semmes, Paul Jones, 1815-1863
to Emily J. Semmes
Writes to his wife that he "wept like a child" when reading her last letter. Expresses his thoughts before going into battle en route to Gettysburg. Discusses his concerns about his possible death, the welfare of his family, and his diminished...
GLC00101
August 31, 1827
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
to Henry Clay
President Adams, writing to Secretary of State Clay, defends Joel R. Poinsett, the American ambassador to Mexico, against accusations of Masonism. Describes Congress' accusations as "vague, indefinite and sustained by no better evidence than morbid...
GLC00104
January 10, 1832
to Susan Decatur
Responding to Decatur's letter, Adams will find it "highly gratifying" if he is able to aid Decatur in advancing her claim currently before Congress. Decatur was attempting to secure a pension for service rendered by her husband, Commodore Stephen...
GLC00105
10 April 1865
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
General Order No. 9
A foot soldier's copy of Robert E. Lee's farewell orders to his troops the day after his surrender at Appomattox. Lee expresses his respect and admiration for his men, and his unwillingness to continue to sacrifice so many for a lost cause.
GLC00102
July 27, 1799
Adams, John, 1735-1826
to James McHenry
Fear or rising debt and taxes. Written as President to his Secretary of War. Adams approves McHenry's raising a company of cavalry [sic] but worries at cost. "This system of Debts and Taxes is levelling all government in Europe." JA was staying at...
GLC00103
June 10, 1848
Brown, John, 1800-1859
to Simon Perkins
Discusses his wool business. "Burlington" continues to make excuses for not paying, while at the same time pleading for wool to be sent to him. Burlington Mills Manufacturing Company in Vermont was one of Brown's clients in the wool business.
GLC00106
1776-1780
Ellery, William, 1727-1820
[Collection of five journals chronicling William Ellery's travels to Congress] [Decimalized .01-.05]
GLC00107
circa 1776-1777
[Journal of William Ellery's journey from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Dighton, Massachusetts]
Signed "W.E." Discusses his travels and expenses through eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, southern New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Contains descriptions of Moravian settlements near Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; imprisoned Tories at Newton...
GLC00107.01
20 October - 15 November 1777
[Journal of William Ellery's journey from Dighton, Massachusetts, to Yorktown, Pennsylvania]
Discusses British General John Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga and meetings with Generals Oliver Wolcott and Israel Putnam, and with Members of the Continental Congress Francis Dana, John Hancock, John Adams, and Samuel Adams. Includes allusions to...
GLC00107.02
June 28, 1778-July 23, 1778
[Journal of William Ellery's journey from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts]
Discusses his travels through Eastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Princeton, New Jersey, southern New York State, Connecticut, Providence, Rhode Island, and Massachusettes. Describes the defeat of Sir Henry Clinton at the Battle of Monmouth and...
GLC00107.03
24 October 1778 - 14 July 1779
[Journal of William Ellery's journey from Dighton, Massachusetts, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]
Discusses travels through Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania and Philadelphia. Describes preparations for Independence day in Philadelphia on the day of his departure (3 July 1779) and reports news of British marauding on...
GLC00107.04
October 1808
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
[Thomas Jefferson's defense of the Embargo Act of 1807]
Sent to Elijah Brown, Jr. Esq. Circular sent in response to criticisms of the Embargo Act of 1807 by people in the town of Stockbridge, Massachusetts. Explains and defends the Embargo Act as a recourse for securing the United States' rights to...
GLC00115.01
3 July 1832
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
[Pardon of J. John Harris McNeal for forgery]
Countersigned by Secretary of State Edward Livingston. McNeal had been sentenced to two years hard labor at a penitentiary. Pardoned on account of mental illness at the recommendation of the jury and the judge who tried the case.
GLC00115.02
July 17, 1804
Madison, James, 1751-1836
to Dudley Porter, Jr. & Co.
Gives advice to a ship owner whose vessel was seized near Dominica. Informs them that they must apply to the British government for relief. Written as secretary of state. Address leaf has been separated.
GLC00116
December 8, 1810
to Peter Stephen Du Ponceau
Thanks Du Ponceau for a copy and commends his translation of Bynkershoek's "Treatise on the Law of War." Continues with the comments: "A nation which appeals to law, rather to force, is particularly bound to understand the use of the instrument by...
GLC00117
March 21, 1884
Arthur, Chester Alan, 1829-1886
to Levi P. Morton
Introduces an American newspaper man, Albert Pulitzer, to the American foreign minister to France, Morton, as Pulitzer will be travelling abroad. Also asks Morton to extend "any attention or courtesy you may be enabled, consistenly with your duties...
GLC00118.02
March 23, 1892
Harrison, Benjamin, 1833-1901
to Charles Hedges
Thanks Hedges for editing a copy of his (Harrison's) speeches and for a book of them which Hedges compiled. Writes that "[t]he care you have taken in the arrangement of these extempore utterances and the good style in which the book is gotten up are...
GLC00118.03
November 20, 1900
McKinley, William, 1843-1901
to Sydney E. Mudd
Thanks Mudd for a message Mudd sent of congratulations. Notes that the message was received and that the comment was appreciated. Typed on executive stationery in blue ink with header Executive Mansion, Washington. Stationery is thick and very...
GLC00118.04
February 27, 1910
Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
to James A. Tawney
Discusses concerns about public estimates for a district jail and mentions previous letter received from Tawney who lodged a complaint. Writes "[w]e have no right to cut down our estimates and later increase them; and in so far as we have done this...
GLC00118.06
August 21, 1918
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
to Helen H. Gardener
Expresses his distress at her being hospitalized. Explains that his distress arises mostly from her inability to continue to do her fine work. He also offers his assistance in helping her attain her goal. Typed on White House stationery in green...
GLC00118.07
November 10, 1779 - April 15, 1780
[Journal of William Ellery's journey from Cranston, Rhode Island, to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania]
Discusses his travels through Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. The bulk of the journal records the journey from Rhode Island to Philadelphia. Discusses a debate about blood chemistry and other medical matters that he...
GLC00107.05
1812 - 1815
[Collection of nine letters from William Ellery to his grandson, George Channing] [Decimalized .01-.09]
GLC00108
January 20, 1812
to George G. Channing
Thanks his grandson for his letter and for the wine he sent. Apologizes for the delay in responding due to outfitting a revenue cutter to cruise against violators of the Non-Intercourse Act. Reports that he has received a letter from R.H. Dana of...
GLC00108.01
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