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Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Election poster with prominent Americans.
"Wellington's Invincibles: Jackson at New Orleans/Adams at Ghent" Election poster with prominent Americans.
GLC08317
14 April 1859
Moore, John, 1826-1907
to Mary Kelly
Moore reports that the Mountain Meadows Massacre in 1857, where one hundred and seventeen men, women, and children were killed, was "done to avenge the death of Parley P. Pratt." Tells how the Mormons have appropriated the property of those killed...
GLC04194.15
19 October 1781
Shaw, Samuel, 1754-1794
[Return of Ordnance associated with the siege of Yorktown].
One side lists muskets, damaged arms, balls and shells that have been sent up the Chesapeake Bay, reserved for the Southern Army, remaining in Virginia, and fired at the British. The other side lists muskets, damaged arms, balls and shells that have...
GLC02437.01248
5 August 1788
Knox, William, 1756-1795
to Henry Knox
Reports that the future location of Congress is "still open to final decision," as the resolve to situate the seat of government at Baltimore was not final. Discusses military matters related to [John] Stagg's departure for West Point (see GLC02437...
GLC02437.03956
29 December 1793
Peirce, Joseph, 1745-1828
Is making progress in preparing for the suit with the proprietors, but is having trouble tracking down all the heirs. Believes some of them have already sold out. Says Senator William Bradford of Rhode Island owns one share. Says "if you know him...
GLC02437.06009
20 February 1794
Marked "Private" on address leaf. Updates Knox on the joint committee that is deciding on the taxes on the Waldo Patent. The session was postponed until the next meeting of the legislature where current owners of the land will need to give just...
GLC02437.06049
4 November 1786
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to James Swan
Very flattered by Swan's confidence in his judgment, and only wishes his judgments were up to that standard. He has not been contemplating the funds, so he cannot judge "which species of them ought to have the preference." Provides some thoughts as...
GLC02437.03326
31 Decmeber 1789
Recommends a mutual acquaintance, Daniel Lyman, a former aide-de-camp to General [William] Heath, to Knox and asks for his help in assisting Lyman in his career. Notes Lyman wishes an appointment in the revenue department when Rhode Island accedes to...
GLC02437.04455
18 January 1790
Sherburne, Henry, 1748-1824
Informs Knox that the state legislature will be holding a convention "to determine on, the adopting, or rejecting, the General Government of the United States..." Writes that "[t]his decision gives us the Strongest reason to conclude that the...
GLC02437.04474
3 July 1788
to Arthur St. Clair
Marked private at the top of page one. Declares, "I rejoice my dear sir in having the pleasure of congratulating you on the adoption of the Constitution by ten states. In Virginia, the business has been highly interesting and critical, and finally...
GLC02437.03926
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