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to Wilson Lumpkin

Responds to a part of a speech given by Lumpkin, a Georgia congressman, dealing with Indian tribes east of the Mississippi. Contends that Indians "can only be perpetuated as tribes, or nations, by concentrating them west of the Mississippi upon...

GLC05695

[Collection of 8 documents related to Mormonism is Utah. Decimalized.]

GLC05493

[Appointment of John Geary as governor of the territory of Kansas]

Partially printed document signed by Franklin Pierce as President of the United States. Countersigned by William L. Marcy as Secretary of State. Accompanied by paper seal.

GLC00071

The Wilmot Proviso: bill and explanation of Preston King, of New York, in the House of Representatives of the U.S., January 4 & 5, 1847.

Printed at the office of Blair and Rives. Apparently removed from previous binding.

GLC00267.372

Freedom and public faith: speech of William H. Seward, on the abrogation of the Missouri Compromise, in the Kansas and Nebraska bills.

Printed by Buell & Blanchard, printers. Removed from previous binding. Contains stamp "Withdrawn from Watkinson Library Trinity College." Argues "The general authority of Congress over the Territories is one wisely confided to the National...

GLC00267.382

to R. R. Royal

With autograph address leaf and autograph note signed of James Fannin. Austin discusses his mission to the United States, Andrew Jackson and the threat of War returning. Also, mentions his devotion to Texas.

GLC01157

to George Washington Wright

Walker writes to Wright, former California Representative, introducing Henry P. Watkins as an agent for the Sonora Enterprise. Intending to combine southern California with Sonora, Mexico, Walker requests that Wright assist Watkins in this enterprise...

GLC01358.01

[Land grant for 64 acres on Galveston Island to Thomas Jefferson Chambers]

Printed document signed by Mirabeau N, Lamar as President of the Republic of Texas and countersigned by John P. Borden as Commissioner General of the Land Grant Office. Docketed on verso by recording clerk.

GLC01860.01

to Malcolm Towndsend

Alexander C. Hunt, the Governor of Colorado, writes to Malcolm Towndsend in response to Towndsend's request for General Carson's signature. Hunt states that due to the fragile state of Carson's health, Carson is only able to sign his name.

GLC02475.03

Memorial of the senators and representatives elect from the state of California...

Title continues "asking permission of said State into the Union, together with the credentials of said representatives, and a certified copy of the constitution of said State." House of Representatives Misc. No. 44. Plea signed by William Gwin...

GLC08439