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January 2, 1864
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
to James L. Crane
Misdated "1864" but dated 1865 on internal evidence. The 21st Illinois was Grant's first command. Crane had served as chaplain of that unit.
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March 9, 1778
Arnold, Thomas, 1742-1821
To the inhabitants of the town of Providence Assembled in town-meeting
Opposes the proposed "test oath," requiring a declaration of loyalty to the American cause. He argues that the Friends (i.e. Quakers) cannot swear to uphold a violent or warlike nation.
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19 April 1784
United States in Congress Assembled. Thomson, Charles
Report on lagging attendence at Congress, recommendations
Recommends that the state appoint more representatives to Congress.
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October 14, 1776
Wayne, Anthony, 1745-1796
to Abraham Robinson
Writes just as the British are approaching Fort Ticonderoga for an attack. "I have just time to inform you that the Enemy are approaching - the shattered remains of our fleet arrived last night." Eleven of the sixteen ships were lost, as well as...
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January 16, 1838
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to Amos Kendall
Jackson opposes the post office's removal of express mail service to Montgomery, Alabama. Argues that the regular mail takes far too long to reach into the Deep South, and that without express mail the region, and most importantly New Orleans, will...
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