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Resolved... Territory of the States is too extensive to Consist of one Republic

Recommends dividing the states into three allied republics.

GLC00819.23

to Henry Knox

Russell thanks Knox for writing to Secretary of Navy Benjamin Stoddert on his behalf. Stoddert said he did not know that Captain Nicholson "should take on himself the right to retain the Lieutenants Commissions, only to Midshipman and petty officers...

GLC02437.07224

to Henry Knox

Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, discussing whether or not he should attend the Constitutional Convention. Debates pros and cons of the convention, and requests Knox's opinion on the matter. Copy made 3 February 1854.

GLC02437.09335

to Henry Knox

Later copy of a letter from Washington to Knox, reporting on events at the Constitutional Convention. Copy made 1 February 1854.

GLC02437.09337

Gazette of the United States [Marbury vs. Madison]

Landmark Supreme Court decision reported in the Gazette of the United States. "The Chief Justice this day declared the opinion of the court...on the motion of Mr. G. Lee for a rule to shew cause why a Madamus should not issue to compel James Madison...

GLC09144

Text of the Twelfth Amendment

GLC08355

Certificate & receipt of payment as delegate to NY Convention (c/s Geo Clinton)

[Continental Congress members]

GLC02471.45

to Henry Knox re: considering constitutionality of a Pennsylvania Act

GLC04772.01

Last Will and Testament

Last Will and Testament. Jackson leaves a presentation sword to his son to use " In support of our glorious union and the constitutional rights of our beloved country" and various other swords to family members. With Secretarial copy of a subsequent...

GLC07987

to James Madison re: correcting journals of Constitutional Convention

GLC07648

Gazette of the United States. [No. 53 (October 14, 1789)]

Contains a report on the first session of the U.S. Senate, "Civil List" of federal expenditures, acts to compensate Senators and Congressmen for serving and acts setting up the Post Office. Disbound, leaves are now separate.

GLC06959.01

[Three documents related to a French Primer on American Democracy][Decimilized .01-.03]

French primer on American Democracy by member of Society of the Cincinnati, including discussion of U.S. and State Constitutions. Includes ALS (04/14/1808) addressed to Monsieur Le Prefet [in French], and an MDS (07/15/1825) detailing de Blois's...

GLC07688

to Marquis de Lafayette

Marked "Copy." Letter in a secretarial hand. Says that Joel Barlow, later known as one of the Connecticut Wits, will deliver this letter. Knox identifies Barlow as the author of "The vision of Columbus," a long epic poem in heroic couplets. Barlow...

GLC02437.03874

to Henry Knox

Jeffries writes to Knox thanking him for his kindness. Says he fears more for his wife whose "constitution" is particularly vulnerable, which also prevents Jeffries from traveling from Boston. Asks Knox to present a copy of his [aerial] narrative to...

GLC02437.04705

To Philip J. Schuyler

Ebenezer writes Philip telling him of the current mood regarding the constitution. He comments on the voting situation between Federalist and Anti-Federalist. He writes that he "has the pleasure of noting that it is certainly more favorable than it...

GLC09636.12

to Henry Knox

Refers to the poor financial situation of Mr. Tracy, presumably Nathaniel Tracy. Relates that Major Gibbs pursued Tracy into another state to collect a debt. Discusses a petition before the Massachusetts general court related to Knox's Maine lands...

GLC02437.04535

to Hugh Hughes

Writes to Colonel Hugh Hughes, Deputy Quartermaster General of New York State to ask for his help in moving the powder from Fishkill to Constitution Island. Asks him to help arrange a water transport and teams to move the powder. Also asks him to...

GLC02437.01576

Front of Grand Review of the armies of the Union, Consitution Ave. Washington D.C. May 23-23, 1865.

Inscription on verso: "Grand Review." Numeric Notation on verso: "186." Mounted soldiers followed by infantry units form a long line of columns down Constitution Ave. with the dome of the Capitol building visible in the distant background. A building...

GLC05111.01.0699

Who is John Bell?

Defends Bell, nominated by the Constitutional Union party for the presidential election of 1860, against Republican attacks by quoting Republicans, such as Cassius Clay. Meant to sway Northern opinion.

GLC05771

to Thomas Law

Response to a letter and memorial from Maryland and District of Columbia attorney Law, a supporter of monetary reform. Supports Law's proposal for the issuance of treasury notes bearing interest. These "would soon be withdrawn from the circulation...

GLC06478

Report of a Debate in the Senate of the United States [12th Amendment]

Major changes in electoral process for Presidential and V.P. elections (twelfth amendment). Printed by William Duane.

GLC05325

to Ralph Site

Fulfills a request for a prospectus of the course of study available at Washington College, where Lee served as president. In a letter on the verso of the printed prospectus, Lee comments that he was obliged for Site's 1859 report to the Ohio...

GLC07542

to James Madison

The letter discusses the attitude of Vermont towards the national Government and its independence movement. Possibly misdated "1789" and should be 1782.

GLC00099.135

Proclamation by Andrew Jackson, President of the United States.

Proclamation attacks the South Carolina Convention that passed the nullification ordinance. Denounces nullification as treason and rebellion, and warns the people of South Carolina to obey the laws. Jackson declares that "the power to annul a law...

GLC01863