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1860-1907

Collection of materials related to Lincoln's Cooper Institute speech 27 February 1860 [Decimalized]

GLC04471
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Autograph letter signed

15 May 1861

Peyton, William M., 1805-1868

A written and printed version of a letter from William M. Peyton to William Cabell Rives discussing Virginia's secession [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC05021
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Autograph document signed

1842

Dorr, Thomas Wilson, 1805-1854

[Thomas Dorr's response to Whig accusations during the Dorr Rebellion]

Written in the third person and signed "Gov. Dorr" at the top of the page. Responds to accusations in Whig newspapers that he is "one of the most pusillanimous cowards in existence" and is "about to descend upon Rhode Island with a military force."...

GLC05757.07
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Autograph letter signed

February 2, 1801

Flucker, Thomas, 1719-1783

to Henry Knox

Describes his sea voyage and food rations to his uncle Henry Knox. Says they eat beef and beans one day and pork and beans the other day. Mentions one of the vessels has the fever but believes they will not get it. Sends his regards to his aunt...

GLC02437.07502
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Autograph letter signed

July 21, 1790

Pendleton, Edmund, 1721-1803

to James Madison re: news, capitol coming to the Potomac

The letter discusses local news, Pendleton's pleasure with the capitol coming to the Potomac, discussion of American pre-war debts to Britain, and constitutional defining of treaties.

GLC00099.144

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