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1 November 1805
Madison, James (1751-1836)
to William Jarvis
Secretary of State Madison discusses wine, crops, Dolley's health, and problems with Europe. Jarvis was American consul at Lisbon.
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29 November 1812
Tallmadge, Benjamin (1754-1835)
to James McHenry
Comments on McHenry's retirement. Describes Baltimore as "almost ruined, as a place suitable for Gentlemen who loved [George] Washington & inbibed his sentiments." Comments on congressional activities, the failure of a bill proposed by congressman...
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20 April 1813
Armstrong, John (1755-1816)
to Joseph Haslet
Writes to the governor of Delaware to relay that he is happy to hear that the state's legislature has drafted a battalion of Delaware militia into United States Army to fight in the War of 1812. Armstrong was the current secretary of war.
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19 February 1808
to William Pinkney
Indicates that he is sending a series of gazettes reporting on congressional proceedings, which "will give you a view of our internal affairs." Explains the route by which Mr. Nourse will deliver them to London so that Pinkney can arrange other...
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29 December 1795
Colerick, Hunter & Beaumont (fl. 1795-1797)
The western telegraphe, and Washington advertiser. [Vol. 1, no. 20 (December 29, 1795)]
Contains President George Washington's seventh State of the Union Address. Among other topics, Washington discusses treaties confirmed by the Creek and Cherokee tribes, a treaty of navigation with Great Britain, and a review of the United States...
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