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1853/06/12
Rusk, Thomas J. (Thomas Jefferson), 1803-1857
to Thomas Ward re: congratulations on Ward's appointment as consul to Panama
Also mentions possibility of running a Pacific railroad through Texas
GLC02145.37
1836/06/08
Williams, Samuel May, fl. 1834-1836
to Thomas Ward re: purchase of muskets for the Texas army
Written by Williams for the firm of McKinney & Williams. Enclosing land certificates (not included).
GLC02145.45
13 April 1820
Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery
[Preamble and resolution]
Printed petition signed by William Rawle as President of the Abolition Society and [Benjamin] Williams as secretary. Sent to Jacob H. De Witt, member of the House of Representatives from the 7th District of New York. Petition states that the society...
GLC00777
22 January 1792
Knox, Henry, 1750-1806
to George Washington
Writes that he has not "list[ed] the characters mentioned yesterday to any mortal." Declares that Arthur St. Clair has arrived, and that he has not seen him yet but will this morning.
GLC02437.05296
2 September 1787
Barrell, Joseph, 1739-1804
to Henry Knox
Thanks Knox for his good wishes "respecting the Enterprize I am engaged in for the Northwest Coaste of America & China..." Knox had recommended Samuel Shaw to assist Barrell's venture in China (see GLC02437.03644). Stamped "Boston" on the address...
GLC02437.03652
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