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to Henry Knox

Captain Wills recommends Sergeant [Jeremiah] Lord, of the Invalid Regiment, for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Written to Knox at West Point. Written in a formal manner with closing respects.Written at Constitution Island

GLC02437.09698

[Recommendation for furloughs for Corporal Edward Bass and P. Gardner]

Captain Bushnell recommends Bass for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Recommends [P.?] Gardner for a leave of absence for twenty-five days. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. Written at Constitution Island.

GLC02437.09665

to Henry Knox

Reports to Knox that he is holding a suspicious person at Constitution Island who arrived alone and without credentials. He then asked for information about the forts and weapons there. Includes a reply from Samuel Shaw stating that Knox asked him...

GLC02437.01847

to Asa Smith

Written by William to his brother Asa. Says he has sent Asa three letters since his last letter of 14 January, even though he has not received any of them. Reports that "the army are alive with joy and excitement here over with the good news from the...

GLC03742.06

to Alexander C. Twining

Discusses a question on Constitutional law and appropriations for the army. Refers to Rutherford B. Hayes' refusal to sign appropriation bills. Written on Senate Chamber stationery.

GLC05855

Acts Passed at the First Congress of the United States of America [1789]

Printed by Francis Childs. With separately paginated index. Rebound

GLC05654

Justice and Jurisprudence [judicial theory re: 13th thru 18th amendments]

GLC08591

to Elias Shipman & others

An important letter responding to their protest about the dismissal of Elizur Goodrich in favor of Samuel Bishop. Goodrich was a "midnight" appointee of Adams, two weeks before leaving office. An important letter defending the care with which he...

GLC00964

Sample Ballot

One sample ballot dated 1948. Item printed the names of presidential candidates for the 1948 election. Also includes names of congressional candidates and constitutional amendments in Maryland.

GLC09881

to Leverett Saltonstall re: "the Constitutional check of the Senate"

"It is...in the Senate alone, that the friends of our Union, and of its Free Republican Institutions, can find a solid foundation for the cheering hope that they will be preserved and redeemed...the Constitutional check of the Senate, fearlessly and...

GLC07279

to Edmund Randolph re: debating legality of relocating Congress

GLC07677

to Gov. Hancock re: praise for the Republican form of government

"The result of my reflections on republics are, that they are more productive of happiness, and an enlargement of the human mind, than any other sort of Government."

GLC07659

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for John Holden]

Carleton, commanding a company in the Invalid Regiment, recommends Holden for a fifteen day leave of absence. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. Also appears to be signed by Captain [E. Wills?]. Written at Constitution Island

GLC02437.09679

[Recommendation for furloughs for Sergeant Orcutt and John Keating]

Captain O'Reily recommends Orcutt and Corporal Keating, both of the Invalid Regiment, for furloughs. Attests that Orcutt and Keating have been "attentive & diligent." Directs his letter to Major General Henry Knox. Written at Constitution Island.

GLC02437.09612

to Henry Knox

Swan relates the details of his passage to France. He had planned to avoid conversing with people from Boston, but ran into people he knew aboard ship. Received introductions from French nobility during his passage. Asks for news related to the...

GLC02437.03801

ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD. Let every Voter Examine and Judge for Himself!

Election broadside focusing on the extension of slavery. Compares the Presidential platforms of James Buchanan/John C. Breckinridge and John C. Fremont/William L. Dayton. Buchanan/Breckinridge attest that "Congress has no Constitutional right to...

GLC06275

The case of Trevett against Weeden: On Information and Complaint,....

Evans 20825, Kress B1355, Sabin 98638. The legal case tested the powers of the Articles of Confederation to the right of Trial by Jury.

GLC02443

Speech of Hon. S. A. Douglas, of Illinois, in the Senate, January 30, 1853, on the Nebraska Territory.

Printed at the Sentinel Office. Fragile. Bound with string.

GLC00267.156

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Juri Toomepuu to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated 1973-1974. Toomepuu is against the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "The calls for the President's resignation or impeachment are clearly a result of cheap, opportunistic...

GLC09613.02.1115

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Teri Taylor Swanson to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 11, 1973. Swanson supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "Finally, there can be no doubt that the Constitution permits--indeed demands--removal from...

GLC09613.02.1456

to Marquis de Lafayette

Knox says he has not heard from Lafayette in some time. Mentions that he wrote on the constitutional convention by the last packet. Reports on states that have called ratifying conventions to approve or reject the constitution. Has doubts...

GLC02437.03726

Report of the First Reunion of the Society of the Burnside Expedition and Ninth Army Corps.

The first reunion was successful. They created a Roll of Honor which includes all the names of officers and soldiers in the Burnside Expedition and Ninth Army Corp and a constitution. The next meeting will be held at Niagara Falls.

GLC07705.278

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Stephen Ludlow]

Captain Hills recommends Ludlow, of the Fifth Company, Invalid Regiment, for a leave of absence for fifteen days. Cosigned by Sergeant John Fulford. Hills directs his recommendation to Captain Reily (possibly Captain John O'Reily). Written at...

GLC02437.09669

to Henry Knox

Lafayette anxiously awaits ratification results of the U.S. Constitution, discusses debates between himself, Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson and "Common Sense" [Thomas Paine] regarding the need for Constitutional amendments, and stresses the importance of...

GLC02437.04105