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November 21, 1883
Gutekunst, Frederick, 1831-1917
Cabinet portrait of Ulysses S. Grant
Image signed on mounted and dated (in a different hand November 21, 1883, New York. Image from Philadelphia.
GLC01635
1780/10/22
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to Lieutenant of Berkeley Co. re: arrival of British troops & mobilizing militia
Manuscript letter signed by Jefferson as governor of Virginia, ordering the Lieutenant of Berkeley County to mobilize a quarter of the county militia.
GLC01636
6 August 1792
Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804
[Circular letter to port collectors about payment of duties]
Printed circular letter about payment of duties when less than $50, and custom duties on brass, tea, etc. Signed by Secretary of the Treasury Hamilton.
GLC01639
September 1862
Smith, Gustavus Woodson, 1821-1896
to Samuel G. French
A page extracted from his letterbook (signed twice) discussing the defense of North Carolina and Virginia. Informs French that "the people of Onslow County N.C." passed a resolution regarding the defense of North Carolina. The resolution was sent to...
GLC01641
18 May 1862
Hardee, William J., 1815-1873
to Sterling A.M. Wood
Confederate General Hardee discusses the impending battle of Corinth. Explains that his sickness, and "the possibility that I might be unable to command this army corps," makes establishing a chain of succession vital. Thanks Wood for relinquishing...
GLC01642
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