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Features two shaking hands beneath the constitution. Includes qoute by Andrew Jackson

GLC02744.262

The American's guide: Constitutions of the U.S.

Not a first edition. Modern marbled calf binding.

GLC00355

Daily sun. [Vol. 6, no. 299 (July 13, 1861)]

Subjects include the Georgia Constitution, Interesting War News, McClellan Reports the Southerners Strongly Entrenched Two Miles From His Camp, The Engagement Near Martinsburg, Price's Captured Off Cedar Keys. The majority of this issue is taken up...

GLC05959.03.02

Substance of Two Speeches, Delivered in the Senate of the United States on the Subject of the Missouri Bill

Printed pamphlet written by King as an anti-slavery U.S. Senator from New York. King also signed the U.S. Constitution in 1787. King was asked to write the pamphlet, which summarized his two anti-slavery speeches given before the U.S. Senate during...

GLC02384

Thirteenth Amendment resolution

Thirteenth amendment resolution ending slavery, partially printed and signed by members of both houses of Congress who voted for the resolution. A "Congressional" copy NOT signed by President Lincoln, partially printed on parchment with manuscript...

GLC10007

to Aaron Hobart

Requests Hobart's attention to the petition of Light House Keepers asking for an increase in salary and argues for their case. Comments on matters in Congress. "I do most earnestly hope that the provisions of the Constitution for the choice of...

GLC06313.04.455

to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead

One letter from Randolph and Karolynne Gee to Congressman Carlos J. Moorhead dated November 5, 1973. The Gees support the impeachment of President Nixon and writes, "We are not a constitutional monarchy."

GLC09613.02.3175

to Robert R. Livingston

Later copy of GLC02437.03793. A note at the top of page one states, "Recd. from Mr Bancroft Feb 1857." Knox relates details of the Massachusetts ratifying convention: "On Wednesday the 30th ultimo, Mr. Hancock was well enough to take his seat in...

GLC02437.03790

to Spencer Roane

Responds to Judge Roane's critical comments on the Supreme Court's decision in McCulloch v. Maryland. Contends that the case "did not call for the general & abstract doctrine interwoven with the decision," preferring that the court evaluate the...

GLC02945

to Hamuda Bassa re: delayed response to Lear's letter on possible war

Final draft of GLC 2794.089 in a clerk's hand with Lear's signature. Written aboard the "U.S.S. Constitution." "I had flattered myself that I should have had the honor of hearing from your Excellency, in answer to my letters of the 8th. of this...

GLC02794.090