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1865/08/28

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Pardon of T.N. Dawkins, a South Carolina Confederate (c/s Seward)

Printed pardon for rebellion.

GLC07513
Collection Item
Manuscript document

February 14, 1787

Knox, Henry, 1750-1806

to Benjamin Lincoln

Marked "copy." Body of the letter and signature in the hand of Robert Pemberton, Knox's aide. Discusses Lincoln's success at stopping Shays' Rebellion and dispersing the insurgents. Mentions how the rapid defeat of the insurgents will affect orders...

GLC02437.03453
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

February 12, 1788

Adams, John, 1735-1826

to Benjamin Rush re: balanced government under the Constitution

Adams mentions his Defence (just received by Rush) and writes "It is an opinion here that they [the volumes] contributed Somewhat to to restore permanent Tranquility to this Commonwealth, as well as Suppress the pestilent County Conventions...

GLC05289
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

1 April 1787

Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804

to Henry Knox

Received Knox's letters enclosing warrants for $3000 (possibly GLC02437.03475) and encloses receipts (see GLC02437.03505). Mentions that the troops need clothing and that Colonel [David] Humphreys ordered some to be made. But if the troops are to be...

GLC02437.03509
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Autograph document signed

31 July 1853

Jones, William E., 1824-1864

to G. Elskes

Requisition for service rendered at ten cents per day, including whiskey. Includes postscript from Elskes re payment. Elskes was the acting commander. Written at Fort Ewell, Texas.

GLC02711.19
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Newspaper

12 July 1861

Pinckney, Henry Laurens, 1794-1863

Charleston mercury. [Vol. 79, no. 11, 200 (July 12, 1861)]

Rebellion - Revolution, Fort Pickens, The Southern Rebels.

GLC05959.43.05
Collection Item
Newspaper

21 April 1865

Cushing, Edward H., 1829-1879

Houston tri-weekly telegraph. [Vol. 31, no. 12, whole no. 3899 (April 21, 1865)]

The negro soldeier, Linocln's religious habits, Rebellion.

GLC05959.54.53
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

23 September 1787

Wadsworth, Jeremiah, 1743-1804

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox that they have not been able to obtain a cow yet that will produce enough milk for the whole winter but hopes to soon. Says when they do purchase a cow she will need to be driven in a herd of cattle as opposed to being sent by water....

GLC02437.03667
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

21 March 1787

Doughty, John, 1754-1826

to Henry Knox

Informs Knox he is extremely busy at the moment and will not be able to return to New York City as expected. Discusses concerns about the men not being paid and feels that if the corps are disbanded for lack of pay, they may never be able to raise...

GLC02437.03497

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