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to Thomas Hutchins

Writes to propose Hutchins hire his friend Major [possibly Winthrop] Sargent to be a surveyor on the Ohio. Relates that as Congress passed a new resolve empowering Hutchins to appoint people to the position, if the original appointees do not arrive...

GLC02437.03271

to Henry Knox

Encloses a letter for Major Sargent. Asks Knox to deliver it. The letter asks Sargent to convey to her a deed for the lands she purchased through the Ohio Company. Sargent was holding her land in trust, which the company's directors did for "all...

GLC02437.06044

to John H. Stout

Writes to his brother. Mentions an outbreak of cholera, "Most of it however is found among emigrants some of the poor and dissipated of the towns also are suffering with it." Discusses the settlement of the Kansas and Nebraska territories, "The...

GLC08507

to James Madison re: attack on the Hamilton's Bank of the U.S.

In the letter Pendleton objects to Hamilton's Treasury plan. Also discusses taxes, disposition of public lands, standing army, and peace between Britain and Spain.

GLC00099.145

Resolutions of the Legislature of New Jersey in favor of the Compromise measures.

32nd Congress, 1st session, House of Representatives document no. 13. Resolves to support the compromise measures passed by Congress addressing slavery and the boundaries of territories acquired during the Mexican-American War.

GLC00267.145.01

Message of the Governor of Ohio, to the fifty-second general assembly, at the adjorned session, commencing January 5, 1857.

Chase, as Governor of Ohio, gives an address on matters pertaining to the State of Ohio during the last year. Includes financial matters of the state such as income, expenditures, taxes, and public matters like prisons, welfare, and schools....

GLC00267.166

An Act concerning the introduction of Negroes & Mulattoes into this Territory

One clerical copy of a document entitled, "An Act concerning the introduction of negroes and Mulattoes into this Territory," dated September 17, 1807. Pertains to Black enslaved people over the age of 15, in the Indiana Territory which the government...

GLC00697

to Winthrop Sargent

Later copy. Was happy to receive Sargent's letters, but wants to assure Sargent that his position as Adjutant General was not abolished because he did a poor job. Assures him that the position was abolished because all its goals were met. Discusses...

GLC02437.05397

to Henry Knox

Requests that Knox recommend a Mr. Sebastian (possibly Benjamin Sebastian) to fill any judicial vacancies that may arise in the Northwest Territory. Expects Judge [George] Turner to leave his seat.

GLC02437.05682

[Notes]

Copy of three different notes. The first, by Colonel Darke, discusses the condition of arms and gunpowder. The second, by Major [Gunther?] discusses the condition of equipment, arms and horses. The third, by Mr. Bines, mentions clothing and shoes...

GLC02437.05713