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1808
Gass, Patrick, fl. 1808
Journal of the Voyages and travels of a corps of discovery [Lewis & Clark]
Howes G77, Wagner-Camp 6:2, Graff 1517, Field 595. First English edition. Reprinted from David M'Keehan's Pittsburgh edition.
GLC00359
July 26, 1820
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to John C. Calhoun
Writes to Secretary of War Calhoun about the removal of intruders on Cherokee land on the Georgia frontier. Reports on the intense opposition Captain R.K. Call has faced from white settlers. Forwards a letter from Call (not included) in which he...
GLC00114
29 September 1828
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
[Land grant to Thomas Seitz]
Land grant to Thomas Seitz signed by Sam Houston as Governor of Tennessee, and countersigned by Daniel Graham as Secretary. Notes, "State of Tennessee no 451." Red seal on upper left corner.
GLC02659
18 April 1870
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
to Edward O.C. Ord
Remarks upon issues mentioned in General Ord's last letter such as the death of General George Henry Thomas, the assignment of John McAllister Schofield to his post, and the creation of a new department in Arizona. Sherman also writes that there is...
GLC03219
1819
Tiffin, Edward, 1766-1829
Instructions for district surveyors
Writes as Surveyor General of the Northwest Territory. Imparts specific methods for surveying land and subdividing townships.
GLC03528
November 1876 - December 1876
[Fragment of a report on the war against the Sioux]
Concerns the campaigns against Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse, commenting on the activities of generals Nelson A. Miles, George Crook, and Philip H. Sheridan. Last four pages of a document, numbered 50-53, possibly of an annual report. Crazy Horse...
GLC03444
9 February 1820
Monroe, James, 1758-1831
to George Hay
President Monroe writes to Hay, his son-in-law. Monroe discusses a recent political plan (possibly the Missouri Compromise), stating "My own opinion always has been that the union cannot be shaken, tho I greatly lament that a question like the...
GLC03656
1845/05/20
Christian, William A., fl. 1845
to John Y. Mason re: urging annexation of Texas
Urges the annexation of Texas. Written off the coast of Galveston, Texas
GLC04897.02
8 April 1833
to Lewis Cass
Writes to Secretary of War Cass to inform him that the Reverend Mr. Campbell of the Executive Committee of the Board of Foreign & Domestic Missionaries, who delivered this letter, was coming to talk with Cass about extending their missions to the...
GLC03870
20 May 1834
United States. Congress (23d, 1st session : 1834). House.
Congressional report on regulating the Indian Department and map of Western Territory [Decimalized .01-.02]
This collection contains a map previously bound inside the book, 4132.01. The map is housed with size 3 manuscripts.
GLC04132
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