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Authorization of Charles Harrison to borrow $50,000 on faith of Texas (c/s Rusk)

Countersigned by Thomas J. Rusk, as Secretary of State.

GLC02591

The American Museum. [Vol. II, no. 3 (September 1787)]

Contains the first magazine printing of the United States Constitution on p. 276-284. Also contains an essay by Benjamin Franklin on "Information for those who would wish to remove to America. Also features political sketches, an address to...

GLC02593.01

to Eugene Blackford

Confederate General Rodes thanks Major Blackford for a note and cake he sent through Captain Halsey. Writes that he arrived in Hanover Junction to protect Richmond, Virginia. Hopes "soon to be in my old place however with the Div: reassembled... I...

GLC02615

to John Hancock re: supporting a declaration of Independence

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to Joseph Reed

Outlines the best positions for troops to defend the area, reports on Indian attack and scalping, and fears another attack.

GLC02636

Contract with state of Virginia to trade with Cherokee Indians

Signed by Greenway and Barclay McGhee as merchants contracting to trade with the Cherokee Indians

GLC02638

to Winfield Scott

General Jesup writes to General Scott to defend his military actions in Florida during the second Seminole War, which violated Scott's planned campaign. Written in a disrespectful tone, he remarks that "I am not a boy to be lectured by you."...

GLC02640

to Col. J. S. Ford re: spy report on Union forces to Texas Rangers

Potts, in this letter, notes that he is unable to serve in the military.

GLC02652

Extracts from votes and proceedings of Continental Congress

Full title: "The following extracts from the votes and prceedings of the American Continental Congress, we are induced to publish early purely to ease the impatience of our readers. Association & C." Printed by T[homas] R. J. Fleet.

GLC02668

[Henry Ford]

Signed photograph of a middle-aged Henry Ford by an unknown photographer. Ford signed over his jacket lapel.

GLC02684