President's collection [decimalized]

to William Lee

Written to William Lee, who was serving as American consul at Bordeaux, France. Mentions that he arrived in Paris on June 20, 1805 after a 25 day trip and that he will soon proceed to London. He mentions the unsuccessful mission to Spain. In the...

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to George N. Briggs

John Quincy Adams declines an invitation to a Cattle Show and fair, citing age, and his inability to attend public functions, and previous engagements. He hopes to soon meet Briggs in Washington, D.C., "under better auspices than those which have...

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to John C. Calhoun

Andrew Jackson requests to the Secretary of War that he make sure that Rufus Bowyer be allowed to enter the military academy as a cadet. He recommends him based on his own merits, and those of his father, Colonel Bowyer. Docket labeled "Va. [77]."

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to Henry D. Gilpin

The letter discusses electoral politics. Written from Martin Van Buren's estate, Lindenwald, in Kinderhook, New York.

GLC00655.05

to unknown

Gives the county official voting results for electoral candidates Martin Van Buren and Hugh L. White. The votes were 1695 to 1200 respectively.

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to William Wilkins

John Tyler acknowledges the receipt of Pennsylvania Congressman Wilkins' letter and thanks him "for the Kindness furnished Mrs. Tyler to New York." He desires Wilkins quick return to Washington, D.C. so that he can expedite the removal of the...

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to B. Tappin

William Henry Harrison asks Tappin to send more lime for use in the construction of an aqueduct for Harrison's distillery.

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to George C. Whiting

Franklin Pierce discusses the pension for the widow of Navy Commander Samuel Larkin. He mentions testimony given on the cause of his death which showed that Larkin contracted the disease while on duty in Africa. Paper watermarked "Joynson/1856."...

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to James Campbell

James Buchanan writes to U.S. Postmaster General Campbell regarding his decision to delay the appointment of a postmaster for Lancaster, Pennsylvania, for political reasons. Date "17" was overwritten on "16." Docketed as 16th. Written as a candidate...

GLC00655.10

[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of David Barnett].

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to Frank A. Hilton

Letter written in response to a request for an autographed letter written by his son, Ulysses S. Grant. He writes, "I have no letter from him written for such a purpose..." He also gives a brief history of the family and concerning his son he states...

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to Mary Grant Cramer

Ulysses S. Grant writes to his sister about family matters and office seekers. He apologizes for not having replied at once to her letter. He mentions that "Father...left here(?) last Thursday after a visit..." His father evidently had some sort of...

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to John M. Forbes

James A. Garfield writes to Forbes after he visited and made a speech in Boston. He thanks him for his support. In lieu of an apparently requested copy of the speech he made (for which Garfield states he made no notes), he sends a similar speech (not...

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to "Dear Judge"

Benjamin Harrison discusses a river and harbor bill and mentions giving $75,000 for salaries. Letter written on lined paper with the lines running vertically.

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to Edward Oliver Wolcott

William McKinley writes to Colorado senator, Edward Oliver Wolcott, regarding international bimetallism. Bimetallism is the use of silver and gold as a standard of currency. McKinley initially favored international bimetallism, but when the British...

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to Mr. Gilder

Theodore Roosevelt discusses the publication of the enclosed editorial (not included) on Civil Service and the good work several Congressmen have done.

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to William H. Riding

Discusses an article Cleveland writes for the Youth Companion about what should the government do with ex-Presidents. He writes, "This subject, I think was suggested by me. I have thought of it a great deal and have gone so far as to make a start in...

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to G. C. Hutcherson

Franklin D. Roosevelt thanks G. C. Hutcherson for his support and for his work in Indiana. He states that he is pleased others believe him worthy of a higher office. Letter written as New York State Governor on stationery, and addressed to Mr. G. C...

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to Ira A. Eastman

Millard Fillmore writes that he would be delighted to have Eastman and his wife to visit.

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