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09 June 1789
Pendleton, Edmund (1721-1803)
to James Madison re: freedom of trade, forms of government
Mentions Pendleton's opposition to use of titles in government.
GLC00099.139
2 April 1790
to James Madison re: unhappiness over Hamilton's Treasury plan
Discusses (as do following letters) Pendleton's unhappiness over Hamilton's plan, concerns over its nature, principles, constitutionality, etc. Powers of separation
GLC00099.143
11 June 1863
Semmes, Paul Jones (1815-1863)
to Emily J. Semmes
Writes to his wife that he "wept like a child" when reading her last letter. Expresses his thoughts before going into battle en route to Gettysburg. Discusses his concerns about his possible death, the welfare of his family, and his diminished...
GLC00101
28 July 1932
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945)
to Frederick S. Greene
Advises that there is $6,059,000 available for emergency relief to be used for highway projects in New York State. Informs that the money must be spent by 1 July 1933. Decides that some of the money should be used on the Northern, Grand Central...
GLC00224
15 September [1867]
Farragut, Virginia L. (fl. 1860-1867)
To [Dr. R.W. Jeffery]
Discussion of Jeffrey's "lots" in Seattle, including which individuals to forward enquiries to and the possibility of being "redeemed" for the selling of lots done to pay taxes. Mentions requesting information of Lan Mill, and advises Jeffery to...
GLC01896.091
8 October 1878
Archer, William M. (fl. 1863)
to [Edward R. Archer]
Impending Bankruptcy of the Vulcan Iron Works, William's financial woes and his attempts to remedy the situation. Written on "Vulcan Iron Works" stationery: "Manufacturers of Every Variety of Bolts. Nuts and Washers, Iron Railings. Iron Works for...
GLC01896.104
9 May 1881 to 8 August 1917
Archer, Edward R. (fl. 1830-1917)
[Account book of E. R. Archer]
Property and financial account book. P. 1 - 17 record the building and maintenance of the "dwelling house on Franklin Street" 1881/5/9 - 1896/10/2; p 18 - 51 record the building and maintenance expenses for the "house on 6th Street" 1890/5/1 -...
GLC01896.164
1810/06/28
Adams, John (1735-1826)
to Benjamin Rush re: re: "Has America no soul?" and America's future
Written from retirement at Quincy, bemoaning the state of America, its manipulation by European politicians and its potentially great future. Adams asks whether "America has no soul" since no one jumps to its defense. He also foresees, like many...
GLC01965
30 November 1862
Painter, Heber (1841-1900)
to sister Kate
Complains that he is being kept in town for recruiting despite the poor recruitment rate. Writes that recruiting costs $219 a month and feels that the government should act more economically instead of wasting money on recruiting parties. He was...
GLC02016.026
11 December 1773
to Catharine Macaulay
Adams predicts a breach between America and Britain and writes that "Nothing, but equal Liberty and kind Treatment can Secure the Attachment of the Colonies to Britain." He argues that London's "Experiments" in public revenue will open trade to the...
GLC01787
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