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to Francis P. Blair

States that he is no longer partisan in public, but in private he retains many feelings towards those he once supported. Mentions his surprise that "young Hickory," meaning James K. Polk, dismissed many friends of the old administration. Expresses...

GLC03209.01

[Salaries for War Department employees]

Written in two different hands. Lists the salaries for War Department employees, including Caleb Swan and Constant Freeman, for the period of January, February and March, 1792. Signed by nine War Department employees: John Stagg Jr, R.J. Vanden...

GLC02437.05389

[Resolve]

Signed by Edward H. Robbins (Speaker), David Cobb (President), and John Avery. Noted as a true copy. A resolve from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the House of Representatives regarding the petitioners in Hampden, Maine. The Legislature...

GLC02437.07710

Treaty Between the United States of America and the Pottawatamie Tribe of Indians

Concerns the cession of Pottawatamie reservation land in the Iowa Territory, their removal, and the remuneration they will receive. Authorized by President James K. Polk. Treaty arranged by T.P. Andrews, Thomas H. Harvey, Gideon C. Matlock...

GLC08055.35

Petition of Inhabitants to have Captain Taylor continue on the South redoubts

Signed by Height and four other individuals. Request from the inhabitants of the south Redoubts that Captain [Othniel] Taylor remain in command of the area since "the people in this Quarter [have lived] in the greatest Harmony and friendship with...

GLC02437.02180

[News of British defeat in South Carolina]

Written in the clerical hand of Samuel Shaw. Begins with a note attesting that General Nathanael Greene received payment on an account from Colonel Cox in Philadelphia. The second copied document, also on page one, is an extract of a letter from...

GLC02437.00770

[Report of committee altering petition to Congress]

Report of committee work to alter a petition being sent to Congress in relation to half-pay pensions for officers. The first committee meeting took place on 5 December 1782 at Horton's Tavern. The committee of 3 was made up of General McDougall and...

GLC02437.01731

[Grievances of the Ninth Massachusetts Line]

Written at camp of the Ninth Massachusetts Regiment. Directed to "Gentlemen," a committee including General Henry Knox chosen to address the regiment's grievances to Congress. Lieutenants Thomas Edwards and Charles Seldon, and Major Lemuel Trescott...

GLC02437.10053

to unknown

Requests that vessels with military stores disembark at Trebell's Landing and have the listed quantities of ordnance boarded onto the sloop Flora. Also lists items to be taken from the Flora and loaded onto another vessel, which will sail toward...

GLC02437.01237

to unknown

Notes he left Pittsfield along with General [Benjamin] Lincoln this morning. Mentions the number of men enlisted in "disaffected counties" and when their enlistment expires. Discusses the mood of the mob, saying the men look forward to taking up...

GLC02437.03462

Collection of 84 printed treaties between the U.S. & Indian Nations [Decimalized .01- .83]

Official Treaties signed in type by presidents Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk, Franklin Pierce, James Buchanan, Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, U.S. Grant.
Pamphlets. Copies of titlepages on-file.

GLC04099

to Morven M. Jones

Written as former president. Jackson argues that Polk adheres to "Jeffersonian democracy" which makes him an acceptable alternative candidate to Martin Van Buren (who had been defeated for re-election in 1840). He sees Polk's nomination assured...

GLC01166

Treaty between the United States of America and the Eastern Band of Shoshonees and the Bannack Tribe of Indians

concluded July 3, 1868
proclaimed February 24, 1869

GLC04099.79

Amendatory Treaty to the Treaty of June 9, 1863 between the United States of America and the Nez Perce Tribe of Indians

concluded August 13, 1868
proclaimed February 24, 1869

GLC04099.80

Treaty Between the United States and the Yancton Tribe of Sioux or Dacotah Indians

GLC04099.28

Treaty Between the United States and the Mendawakanton and Wahpakoota Bands of Dakota or Sioux Tribe of Indians

GLC04099.29

Treaty Between the United States and the Tonawanda Band of Seneca Indians

GLC04099.30

Treaty Between the United States and the Dwamish, Suqamish, and Other Allied Subordinate Tribes of Indians in Washington Territory

written on January 22, 1855

GLC04099.31

Treaty Between the United States and the Ponca Tribe of Indians

written on March 12, 1858

GLC04099.32

Treaty Between the United States and the Makah Tribe of Indians

written on January 31, 1855

GLC04099.33

Treaty Between the United States and the Makah Tribe of Indians

written on June 9, 1855

GLC04099.34

Treaty Between the United States and the Mo-Lal-La-Las Indians

written on November 29, 1854

GLC04099.35

Treaty Between the United States and the Molel Indians

written on December 21, 1855

GLC04099.36

Treaty Between the United States and the Nez Perce Indian

written on June 11, 1855

GLC04099.37