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1865/02/16
Scott, Winfield, 1786-1866
to William Hoffman re: thanking him for his help
Scott also remarks of Lincoln's help that "[n]othing could have been more delicate & kind."
GLC01889.04
10 December 1777
Henry, Patrick, 1736-1799
to Thomas Johnson
Henry, Governor of Virginia, encloses a piece of paper (not included) informing Johnson, Governor of Maryland, that the inhabitants residing near the Potomac River are in danger. Reports that several British warships are sailing upriver, and that he...
GLC01890
1780/07/24
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
to Lieutenant of Berkeley Co. re: call for drafting state militia, pay
Partly printed circular letter signed as Governor of Virginia. Refers to an act to prevent desertion, to draft more state militia and to use tobacco loan certificates for pay. Ink and paper losses at center. Lined on verso.
GLC01891
22 December 1843
Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849
to J.F.H. Claiborne
Advises that he had communicated Claiborne's wishes to A. V. Breur of the House of Representatives and believes he will give the matter proper attention. Comments on the Whig dominance in the state of Tennessee, " ... Tennessee cannot long continue...
GLC01892
1848/02/14
Tyler, John, 1790-1862
to Mr. Capen re: statistics of Texas at the time of annexation
Responding to Capen's request for additional statistics concerning Texas, for a publishing venture. Tyler directs him to published information.
GLC01893
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