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December 12, 1782
Fuller, Jonathan, fl. 1782
to Colonel Jackson
Discusses his possession of fifty three hats meant for a company of light infantry during the American Revolution. Fuller identifies himself as "Capt 4: M. Regt."
GLC01450.169.01
20 December 1856
Maitland, William G., 1846-?
Naturalization Laws
Small note titled "Naturalization Laws," which discusses the laws of Congress, noting there changes over time. Remarks, "there was a secret society called the Illuminists in the latter part of the last Century all those who have had the history of...
GLC03523.10.016
1790/06/23
Fenno, John, 1751-1798
Gazette of the United States. [Vol. II, no. 21 (June 23, 1790)]
Includes an article "On the Means of Preserving the Union of the American States," opining that the "present constitution of the United States appears to be excellent in contemplation; and if the harmony of the States should not be disturbed by...
GLC08720.02
28 August 1858
American Anti-Slavery Society
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 19, no.15 (August 28, 1858)]
One issue of the "National Anti-Slavery Standard" dated August 28, 1858. This issue features a poem "Peace in God" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. The newspaper also features a section of articles that are pro-slavery. There is also an article concerning a...
GLC09791.30
1788/03/03
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Henry Knox re: congratulations on acceptance of Constitution by Massachusetts
Severely faded on p. 1 right margin (from water damage). Also, opposition in remaining states and predicting revolution in France. Accompanied by provenance note of John F. Smith. This document had been removed from Gen. Knox's papers by his...
GLC05638
1780
Barres, Joseph Frederick Wallet des, 1722-1824
A Chart of the Delawar [Delaware] River, etc. with military key
Two views of the upper and lower river, showing the place of Philadelphia on it. Surveys from 1777. Nebenzahl, Battle Plans of the American Revolution, 136.
GLC03103.10
Jan 1, 1832
Harding & Lepard
William Fitzmaurice-Petty, First Marquis of Lansdowne
One engraving entitled "William Fitzmaurice-Petty, First Marquis of Lansdowne" dated Jan 1, 1832. Portrait of William Fitzmaurice-Petty. Caption notes, "from the original of Sir Joshua Reynolds in the Collection of The Most Noble The Marquis of...
GLC08878.0270
1789/12/05
Gazette of the United States. [No. LXVIII (December 5, 1789)]
Reports on the French Revolution (dated 7 October 1789) and North Carolina's ratification of the Constitution. Also contains articles on a severe fire in Philadelphia, news from Europe, congratulations for George Washington on becoming president...
GLC08761
20 May 1794
Moustier, Éléonor François Élie, marquis de, 1751-1817
to Henry Knox [in French]
Discusses the French Revolution and mentions St. Domingue [Haiti]. Mentions obtaining a title [or introduction?] for an acquaintance. Refers to George Washington. Also speaks of affairs in Europe. States, "La France sera une monarchie" (predicts...
GLC02437.06101
20 January 1989
Committee for the American Bicentennial Presidential Inaugural
[Invitation to the inauguration of President George H. W. Bush]
One invitation to the inauguration of President George H. W. Bush and Vice President Dan Quayle on behalf of the Committee for the American Bicentennial Presidential Inaugural, dated January 20, 1989. Document is embossed with a gold inaugural seal.
GLC09705.06
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