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1788 ca.
Hancock, John, 1737-1793
Draft of address to Mass. Legislature after ratification of the Constitution
Discusses the new form of government and reminds legislators of their desire for a Bill of Rights.
GLC01559
1857/03/18
Johnston, Albert Sidney, 1803-1862
to Col. Samuel Cooper re: problems with the quartermaster
GLC01560
1807
Taney, Roger Brooke, 1777-1864
[John Bayly vs. Otto H. W. Luckett]
Retained legal brief concerning a case in the amount of $108.31. Taney signed as an attorney. On verso is a note also signed by Taney requesting that Mr. Ritchie (possibly his secretary or clerk) file this brief and send a copy to the courthouse.
GLC01574.05
21 September 1798
Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829
[Concerning payment of a claim to the Spanish Government]
Serving as Secretary of State, Pickering informs an unknown recipient of a letter received from Colonel David Humphreys regarding a claim presented to the Spanish Government. Expects that "if we avoid a war with Spain, the claim will finally be paid...
GLC01579.02
27 October 1776
Schuyler, Philip John, 1733-1804
to Elias Dayton
Written by Major General Schuyler as commander of the Northern Department, to Colonel Elias Dayton of the 3rd New Jersey Regiment. Sent by Schuyler when Dayton's regiment was marching north from Schenectady. Dayton's troops were being sent to the...
GLC01580
29 December 1855
Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896
to Mrs. S.C. Hall
Mentions the suffering of many families in England (likely a reference to the Crimean War) and hopes that it has not affected Mrs. Hall and her family. Stowe writes that she will probably be in England some time in the coming year, as there are many...
GLC01586
29 October 1852
Victoria, Queen of United Kingdom, 1819-1901
to Duchess of Sutherland
Written as Queen, signed as "V R" for Victoria Regina. Mentions that Lord Carlisle has written the preface to "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe, "a book which is being increasingly read but I have not yet had time to read; did your brother...
GLC01587
6 July 1640 ca
Williams, Roger, fl. 1640-1667
to John Winthrop
Discusses the current behavior of the Native Americans in his area. Mentions struggles between the sachem Uncas, allied with the European settlers, and his enemy, Miantinomo. Postscript possibly refers to the efforts of King Charles I to restore...
GLC01590
16 October 1862
Arthur, Chester Alan, 1829-1886
to Thomas Hillhouse
Arthur, writing as New York Quartermaster General, responds to a special order from Brigadier General Hillhouse by suggesting "that the proper transportation should be obtained from Major See at Elmira" for the 17th Regiment, because little of their...
GLC01591
28 August 1812
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
Additional instruction to the public and private armed vessels of the United States.
Signed by Monroe as Secretary of State, directed to privateers. In response to the repeal of British Orders in Council, instructs naval and privateering ships to assist American-owned vessels bringing British goods to the United States. Issued...
GLC01665
January 29, 1919
Creel, George, 1876-1953
Official U.S. Bulletin. [Vol. 3, no.524 (January 29, 1919)]
Newspaper published daily by order of the president by the United States Committee of Public Information. Contains the text of the eighteenth amendment, which established the prohibition of alcohol. Accompanied by a statement by acting Secretary of...
GLC01668
1 July 1864
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
to Joseph Holt
Lincoln writes to Judge Advocate General Holt concerning army contractor Daniel Wormer, who was paid but failed to deliver 1200 horses to the army. Lincoln asks Holt to get the record and report on it to him. Written on Executive Mansion stationary...
GLC01677.01
15 November 1945
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Statement by the President
Signed and corrected by Truman. Honors the tenth anniversary of the Philippine commonwealth. Praises the Filipino people and notes the ordeals they experienced during World War II and the Japanese occupation. Remarks that they "are spiritually...
GLC01683
1 January 1863
Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872
to Edwin M. Stanton
Writes to the Secretary of War to request that he be "releieved from further duties" as General in Chief of the Union Army because of differences of opinion between himself, Stanton, and the President. In March 1864 he was appointed (demoted) to...
GLC01688
13 July 1862
to Elizabeth Halleck
Writes his wife a lengthy description of events that led to his appointment as General in Chief of the Union Army. Explains how he avoided quarrels between Edwin Stanton and George McClellan by refusing to mediate when asked to go to Washington, D.C...
GLC01689
1831/07/18
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to Richard G. Dunlap
Written by Jackson as President, upset by the events surrounding the resignation of Major John H. Eaton as the Secretary of War. Jackson praises Eaton, as well as Martin Van Buren and Major William Berkley Lewis for their loyalty. He attacks Vice...
GLC01690
7 May 1863
[Casualties of Battle of Chancellorsville May 2 & 3, 1863]
Field report listing soldiers killed, wounded, and missing from the First Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteers Infantry in the Civil War Battle of Chancellorsville, Virginia. Contains the name, rank, and company of each soldier. Lists nine men as...
GLC01655
1755/12/03
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
to John Hunter
With autograph free frank. Franklin says that "By our late Act I am engag'd in the Disposition of the 60,000 pounds," money given to him by the Pennsylvania legislature to raise a militia for defence of the state's borders during the French and...
GLC01656
18 July 1821
Carroll, Charles, 1737-1832
to William S. Cardell
Discusses being chosen as an honorary member of a literary society and states that he is honored to be among such distinguished ranks. Encloses a donation check for $100 to the Society. Written from Carroll's manor, Doughoragen, in Maryland.
GLC01658
9 March 1794
Clinton, DeWitt, 1769-1828
to unknown
Discusses a Congressional bill passed for fortifying New York City. Believes that a civic project like this will bode the republican interest well. Mentions opponents of the bill and the heady task they have in defending their side. Questions the...
GLC01659
20 August 1857
Lee, Stephen D., 1833-1908
[Discharge papers for Henry White]
Signed by Lee as mustering officer. Signed by Robert Duke Bradley as Captain, Florida Volunteers. States that White, who enrolled in Bradley's company of volunteers 21 February 1857, is discharged from service after serving his six month term....
GLC01660
February 29, 1854
Price, Sterling, 1809-1867
[Pardon of George Stewart, convicted of assault with intent to kill]
Stewart was convicted of assault with intent to kill; sentenced to 2 years imprisonment. Pardoned for "good and sufficient reasons". Encribed along top: "The State of Missouri." (c/s John M. Richardson). Pardon is printed on blue paper. Signed by...
GLC01661
1862/12/29
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
to Ambrose E. Burnside re: the fate of Capt. E. P. Lawton
Captain Lawton, apparently a Confederate being held in Alexandria and probably mortally wounded, had asked to be visited by his wife. Lee's letter acknowledges receipt of Burnside's offer of conveyance for Mrs. Lawton.
GLC01663
15 April 1865
Imboden, John D., 1823-1895
to [George Gibbs]
Confederate General Imboden encloses an approved application for leave for a man named Borlay (not present) and hopes the recipient (likely Colonel George Gibbs, de facto commandant of Andersonville) will be cured by his visit to Florida. Mentions...
GLC01664
20 June 1862
Wood, Sterling Alexander Martin, 1823-1891
[Report on Battle of Shiloh]
General Wood's explanation of his own actions at the Battle of Shiloh, sent to Confederate President Jefferson Davis. The report appears to be in response to negative testimony about Wood's conduct given by Judge Walters. Wood details all of his...
GLC01666
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