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[Recommendation for furloughs for Corporal Edward Bass and P. Gardner]

Captain Bushnell recommends Bass for a leave of absence until 15 April 1783. Recommends [P.?] Gardner for a leave of absence for twenty-five days. Directs his recommendation to Major General Henry Knox. Written at Constitution Island.

GLC02437.09665

Letters from a man of colour, on a late bill before the Senate of Pennsylvania.

An eloquent response to a bill in the Pennsylvania senate to stop the emigration of people of color into the state. Forten wrote anonymously, signing his letters "A Man of Colour." Five letters respond to the Pennsylvania bill, arguing that...

GLC06046

to Henry Knox

Reports to Knox that he is holding a suspicious person at Constitution Island who arrived alone and without credentials. He then asked for information about the forts and weapons there. Includes a reply from Samuel Shaw stating that Knox asked him...

GLC02437.01847

to Alexander C. Twining

Discusses a question on Constitutional law and appropriations for the army. Refers to Rutherford B. Hayes' refusal to sign appropriation bills. Written on Senate Chamber stationery.

GLC05855

Acts Passed at the First Congress of the United States of America [1789]

Printed by Francis Childs. With separately paginated index. Rebound

GLC05654

Justice and Jurisprudence [judicial theory re: 13th thru 18th amendments]

GLC08591

to Elias Shipman & others

An important letter responding to their protest about the dismissal of Elizur Goodrich in favor of Samuel Bishop. Goodrich was a "midnight" appointee of Adams, two weeks before leaving office. An important letter defending the care with which he...

GLC00964

Sample Ballot

One sample ballot dated 1948. Item printed the names of presidential candidates for the 1948 election. Also includes names of congressional candidates and constitutional amendments in Maryland.

GLC09881

to Edmund Randolph re: debating legality of relocating Congress

GLC07677

to Gov. Hancock re: praise for the Republican form of government

"The result of my reflections on republics are, that they are more productive of happiness, and an enlargement of the human mind, than any other sort of Government."

GLC07659