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1808
Gass, Patrick, fl. 1808
Journal of the Voyages and travels of a corps of discovery [Lewis & Clark]
Howes G77, Wagner-Camp 6:2, Graff 1517, Field 595. First English edition. Reprinted from David M'Keehan's Pittsburgh edition.
GLC00359
July 26, 1820
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
to John C. Calhoun
Writes to Secretary of War Calhoun about the removal of intruders on Cherokee land on the Georgia frontier. Reports on the intense opposition Captain R.K. Call has faced from white settlers. Forwards a letter from Call (not included) in which he...
GLC00114
29 September 1828
Houston, Sam, 1793-1863
[Land grant to Thomas Seitz]
Land grant to Thomas Seitz signed by Sam Houston as Governor of Tennessee, and countersigned by Daniel Graham as Secretary. Notes, "State of Tennessee no 451." Red seal on upper left corner.
GLC02659
18 April 1870
Sherman, William T. (William Tecumseh), 1820-1891
to Edward O.C. Ord
Remarks upon issues mentioned in General Ord's last letter such as the death of General George Henry Thomas, the assignment of John McAllister Schofield to his post, and the creation of a new department in Arizona. Sherman also writes that there is...
GLC03219
1819
Tiffin, Edward, 1766-1829
Instructions for district surveyors
Writes as Surveyor General of the Northwest Territory. Imparts specific methods for surveying land and subdividing townships.
GLC03528
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