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Resolution of the legislature of New Hampshire, in relation to slavery.

29th Congress, 2d session, Senate document # 154. Resolves that the New Hampshire legislature is firmly against slavery. Printed by Ritchie & Heiss, printers.

GLC00267.119.02

Report on the annexation of Texas to the United States

Also appears under the title: Senate documents (Massachusetts. General Court. Senate) ; no. 50. Report made by the Joint Committee, which had been referred the "Governor's address as relates to the resolutions of Rhode Island concerning the...

GLC00267.100

to George A. Custer

Sends orders to Custer for military activities against the Sioux and Cheyenne in "the valley of the Platte." Directs him to "quietly disarm" friendly Indians of horses that appear stolen and send them to Fort McPherson or Fort Segwick. Indicates...

GLC05068

How the war commenced, and how near it is ended.

Campaign broadside that includes a map showing the expansion of Union military control in the South. Includes paragraphs headed "Who commenced the War?" and "Have we made any Progress in Crushing the Rebellion?" The text underneath the map attacks...

GLC06100

[Authorization for payment of a Posse Comitatus]

Also signed by Andy McDavid and J.H. Lauderback. James Churchill and J.W. Harrul signed as clerks. John Speaker signed as a witness. Fagan, as the U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Arkansas, authorizes J.H. Lauderback to hire Andy McDavid...

GLC02656

Act...paying off..South Sea annuities...for establishing the colony of Georgia

Act of Parliament that pays off one million South Sea annuities, and using money for various purposes, including "Marriage Portion of the Princess Royal," in establishing the colony of Georgia, and paying debt. Act also makes reference to building...

GLC03498

to Spencer Roane

Written by Tyler as Republican Congressman from Virginia to Roane as Chief Justice of the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. Writes to Roane about issues surrounding the Missouri Compromise debates. Tyler was concerned with Northern arguments that...

GLC03670

to James William Denver

Writing as President of the United States, Buchanan congratulates Denver, Governor of the Kansas Territory, on his excellent standing with the Territory's citizens. States that the issue of admitting Kansas to the Union will be addressed the...

GLC04695