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to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Jocelyn Ladner to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 3, 1973. Ladner supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "I came to this country in 1946 + became a citizen because I believed that a country founded on...

GLC09613.02.0546

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Margaret E.B. Fleming to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated July 28, 1974. Fleming supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes,"war is not healthy for children and other living things...I am convinced that either you have...

GLC09613.02.0878

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Eugenia G. Sutton to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 4, 1973. Sutton, supports the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "The President has made it perfectly clear that he will function above the law, and continue...

GLC09613.02.0706

Extra Globe [Vol. 2 No. 5 (June 26, 1835)]

One issue of the Extra Globe dated June 26, 1835. Features an extensive article on Martin Van Buren's opinion on slavery in the territories specifically the Missouri Question. Also contains a small mention of Santa Anna entering the capitol of...

GLC09791.18

[Appointment for Simon Elliot as Major General]

Appoints Elliot to the rank of Major General in the first division of the Massachusetts Militia. Massachusetts state seal affixed. Signed by Samuel Adams as Governor of Massachusetts. Also signed by John Avery as "Secretary." Docket on verso attests...

GLC01450.448.04

to William North

Whimsical letter written by Von Steuben in retirement and in debt in New York to his former aide North, who was also in retirement at Duanesburg, New York. Refers to North as "my dear Bill." Looks back on the last year. Mentions that "you did cut...

GLC02542.12

to Edward Canby re: disputes in Texas convention on dividing Texas into 2 states

GLC03677

to the Public accusing R.I. legislature of acting "contrary to the Articles"

Probably intended for publication. The essay attacks the Rhode Island legislature for not sending representatives to Congress or the Constitutional Convention. King, who signs himself five times in the text but signs "Procolus" at the end, argues...

GLC04873

A statement, by James C. Biddle and William M. Meredith, of the Philadelphia Bar.

Covers free press versus fair trial.

GLC06232.02

to Thomas Willing

Opposes the repeal of the charter of the Bank of North America on Constitutional grounds and discusses the power of assembly. Remarks upon the ill conduct of the House in violating the charter and calls the assembly incompetent. States that the...

GLC06276

to Edwin M. Stanton

One letter from Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton dated June 4, 1863. Regarding suspending the publication of the anti-war Chicago Times.

GLC00001

to James Madison

The letter discusses problems of extradition among states, especially for bad debts, difficulty of common medium of exchange, need for Federal authority, and crops in Virginia.

GLC00099.118

to Hon. John Page

Similar to autograph letter signed on April 2 by James Madison (GLC00099.143). In the letter, Edmund Pendleton provides thanks for sending documents and discusses Hamilton and treasury.

GLC00099.142

to James Madison re: unhappiness over Hamilton's Treasury plan

The letter discusses Pendleton's unhappiness over Hamilton's plan, concerns over its nature, principles, constitutionality, and powers of separation.

GLC00099.143

to John Adams

Knox writes to President Adams, urging him to allow Knox's son Henry to be promoted from midshipmen to Lieutenant in the US Navy. (Knox Jr. was midshipman on the USS Constitutionl).
The docket reads, "The President on the receipt of this letter dd...

GLC02437.07272

to Henry Knox

Captain Barron informs Knox that he will monitor Thomas Flucker and believes that Knox's "advice (admonition) had the desired affect."

GLC02437.07485

to James Barron

Knox thanks Captain Barron for taking Thomas Flucker on as a midshipman. Knox hopes Flucker behaves, but if he does not, Barron should feel free to admonish Flucker.

GLC02437.07486

to Mathew Carey

Adams complains that American government mixes too many legislative powers with the executive. Also discusses Europe's quest for Democracy "without Sufficient knowledge of the system of Organization necessary to form it and preserve it." The original...

GLC01726

Record of Hiester Clymer; and historical parallel betwen him and Major-General John W. Geary. Also, official returns of election on Constitutional Amendments allowing soldiers the right to vote.

Attempts to demonstrate that Clymer is a fit representative for the Democratic party in the Pennsylvania gubernatorial election. Notes that Clymer is "foremost in denunciation of the Government, and strenuous in his opposition to every measure...

GLC08705

to James Madison

In the letter, Edmund Pendleton discusses the powers of Congress to tax. Also, provides thanks for pamphlets and mentions John Taylor.

GLC00099.152

Proposition... from Mr. Franklin [and] Proposition from Mr. Rutledge

Franklin/Rutledge proposals with population figures. Docketed: "Proposition from Doctor Franklin June 30, 87- with sundry reports & Calculations from two Committees." Franklin proposed an equal number of delegates for the second branch of government...

GLC00819.11

The Legislature shall fulfill the foreign engagements...

Quarter sheet, docketed on verso: "The Creditors." The word "foreign" inserted above in pencil. Date from Hutson.

GLC00819.14

to Henry Knox

Stoddert, Secretary of the Navy, has received Knox's letter of 4 July 1799 by "Captain Nicholson." Stoddert assures Knox that he has no intention of "depriving him of his commission" and that President Adams would never "consent to injure any person...

GLC02437.07292

to [Samuel Cooper Johonnot]

Writes in reply to a letter sent requesting assistance in obtaining a commission in the United States Army. States that "at present all vacancies are filled by the States..." and says it is unlikely more troops will be raised unless an Indian war...

GLC02437.10214