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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One petition from Concerned Members of the Yale Community to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated October 25, 1973. The Concerned members of the Yale Community support the impeachment of President Nixon. The petition reads in part, "The President's...

GLC09613.02.0200

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Gerald D. Kleinman to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 9, 1973. Kleinman supports the impeachment of President Nixon. The letter was addressed to Alphonzo Bell and forwarded to Carlos Moorhead. He writes, "If he is...

GLC09613.02.1087

[Map of March route from All Souls Church]

One map of march route from All Souls Church to the Lincoln Memorial. Advises bus route to take and transfer. Legend indicates that march would be taking place on Constitution Ave and Independence Ave arriving at the Lincoln Memorial.

GLC09732.05

to Robert Livingston, Jr. re: tiring of his profession as an attorney

James Duane states "I find my Constitution will not bear what it once suferd me to go through with Cherfulness and spirits and I begin to wish I was able to leave of the Attorney's business and to practice as Counsel-."

GLC03107.03295

Journal of the first session of the Senate of the United States...

The official printing of the journal of the first Senate, containing the first official printing of the Bill of Rights pp. 103-106. A wide-margined copy with slight browning of the leaves. Evans 22207, Grolier American Hundred 20.

GLC00172

to Asa Smith

Written by William Wallace Smith to his brother Asa Smith. Mentions high winds that blew through camp recently. Says in less than a half hour half the tents in camp were down, and by evening there were only 10 left standing. Says they were ordered to...

GLC03742.09

to Henry Knox

Asks for Knox's advice concerning the federal assumption of state debt, specifically the states of Massachusetts, Georgia, and North Carolina. Makes his own suggestions, and asks Knox to share it with Alexander Hamilton and others.

Signer of the U.S...

GLC02437.04470

to Henry Knox

Tells Knox it is important that he not omit giving the governor of Kentucky the power to protect the road between his state and Virginia. Says that Mr. Edwards should be the bearer of the instructions.

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.05844

to Henry Knox

Discusses the meeting they had last night regarding appointing a brigade general to command the troops in Georgia. Notes it is his opinion to keep the position open until they decide to raise additional troops in Georgia.

Signer of the U.S...

GLC02437.06115

to Henry Knox

Morris, who will soon embark for Europe, thanks Knox for his well wishes (GLC02437.04045). Notes, "Whatever Orders you have in Europe if (as Mr. Burgoyne says) within my Scale of Talent command me."

Signer of the U.S. Constitution.

GLC02437.04046

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Jerry and Carol Hampton to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated July 27, 1974. The Hamptons support the impeachment of President Nixon and write, "your callousness toward such reckless acts against the Constitution and the people is...

GLC09613.02.0935

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Joseph Brown to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 5, 1973. Brown supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "I am totally disappointed of his method of personal government in violation of the constitution and...

GLC09613.02.0446

Establishment of the United States Military Philosophical Society

Partially printed. Letter discusses the establishment of the United States Military Philosophical Society, a scientific society. Informs Knox that the group has elected him a member. Signed by Jonathan Williams as President, and Alexander Macomb...

GLC02437.07989

[Recommendation for a leave of absence for Elisha Munsel]

O'Reily, Captain of an Invalid Regiment, recommends Munsel, of Captain McGowan's Company, for a leave of absence due to the "distress of his Wife with a Cancer in her Breast." Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. Written at...

GLC02437.09628

to Samuel Huntington re: transmitting acts to organize the new government

Washington's letter also lists the acts and resolutions being transmitted, which are of an organizational nature.

GLC03886

to Elizabeth M. Clymer

A one page note pasted in oblong direction on front pastedown of Barlow's Vision of Columbus. (The book is carried on inventory as GLC 4217.01.) Written as president of the Constitutional Convention. The Barlow book was printed in Hartford.

GLC04217

to Henry Knox

Discusses the Constitutional Convention. Relates that Daniel Jenifer, Daniel Carroll, and James Mercer are expected to arrive in a few days to represent Maryland. Writes, "Eleven states are represented, but we proceed slowly - I am unable to form any...

GLC02437.03563

[Pardon of Michael Bright and eight others for obstructing justice].

Countersigned by Secretary of State Robert Smith. Pardoned by Madison because their crimes arose from a sense of duty, not disobediance. The recipients of the pardon were Michael Bright, James Atkinson, William Cole, Charles Westfall, Samuel...

GLC00045.01

The Federalist: a collection of essays. [First edition by M'Lean]

12mo. First edition.

GLC01551

to Henry Knox

Missed the opportunity to visit with Knox when he recently passed through town. Writes, "I join with you in wishes for the success of the new Government am strong in the faith that we shall not be deceived..."

GLC02437.04008

The Providence gazette and country journal. [Vol. 24, no. 1239 (September 29, 1787)]

GLC08033

To: Morton Eddy.

Lambasting Daniel Webster: "His Constitutional doctrins are radically unsound."

GLC08068

Oliver Ellsworth

One engraving entitled "Oliver Ellsworth" circa 1861-1877. Portrait of Oliver Ellsworth. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0263

to Elisha Babcock

Approves of the "Address of the Delegates from ninety seven Towns," which he calls a good beginning. Indicates that he is sending a pamphlet (not included) and describes it as the opposite of "poor John's [Adams] defence of the American...

GLC06330

to George M. Dallas re: patronage appointments and constitutional question

Written to his Vice-President. Discusses patronage appointments and research on a constitutional question, with reference to Madison's papers.

GLC04928