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21 January 1860
Pierce, Franklin (1804-1869)
to John McNeil re: foreseeing civil war
Written while on vacation. Argues that Civil War is inevitable unless the Democrats regain control of the government
GLC03660
14 February 1820
Tyler, John (1790-1862)
to Spencer Roane
Written by Tyler as Republican Congressman from Virginia to Roane as Chief Justice of the Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals. Writes to Roane about issues surrounding the Missouri Compromise debates. Tyler was concerned with Northern arguments that...
GLC03670
1 August 1850
Phelps, Samuel Shethar (1793-1855)
to J. H. Barrett
Phelps, a Whig Senator from Vermont, writes to J. H. Barrett, possibly Joseph Hartwell Barrett. Relates that an article by E. D. Barber in the "Brandon Post" (a newspaper from Brandon, Vermont) provided misinformation regarding the Clayton Bill of...
GLC03678.01
22 August 1850
to unknown
Docketed with blue ink. Possibly to J. H. Barrett (refer to GLC03678.01). Discusses the Compromise of 1850 (the Pearce Act) in detail. Phelps offers his opinion on the act, which related to the extension of slavery in territories acquired by the...
GLC03678.02
circa 1837
Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)
Farewell address of Andrew Jackson
This document is a copy of Andrew Jackson's farewell address. In it, he says "Our country has improved and is flourishing beyond any former example in the history of nations," Jackson writes. Like Washington's farewell address, he warns of the...
GLC03680
15 September 1857
Cobb, Howell (1815-1868)
to Robert E. Rogers and Henry Vethake
Rogers and Vethake were appointed Treasury Department commissioners in July 1857. Requests them to report to him as soon as possible if they intend to accept the appointment, and if so they are to "arrange with the Director of the Mint to give Dr...
GLC03689
18 February 1825
Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848)
to Nathaniel Williams
Forwards commission appointing Williams Attorney of the United States for the District of Maryland (commission not included with letter). Signed as Secretary of State.
GLC03701
22 June 1846
Buchanan, James (1791-1868)
to James Boyd re: circular, instructions to US envoys abroad [printed]
Printed letters signed as Secretary of State.
GLC03712
1831
Various
[Forty six pamphlets on Indian affairs. Decimalized]
The first items is a pamphlet printing correspondence between Andrew Jackson and John C. Calhoun during the Seminole Indian War. This is accompanied by eight congressional pamphlets on the Cherokee Indians and an additional thirty seven on various...
GLC03776
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Correspondence Beween Gen. Andrew Jackson and John C Calhoun President and Vice-President of the U.States
a pamphlet printing correspondence between Andrew Jackson and John C. Calhoun during the Seminole Indian War.
GLC03776.01
1863
Usher, John Palmer, 1816-1889
Survey and Sale of Indian Reservations in California
37th Congress 3rd Session Ex. Doc No 51 House of representatives
GLC03776.02
37th Congress 3rd Session Ex. Doc No 51 House of representatives (2nd Copy)
GLC03776.03
Stockbridge and Munsee Indians
37th Congress 3rd Session Ex. Doc No 61 House of representatives
GLC03776.03.01
1864
Appropriation for Indian Service in Dakota
38th Congress 1st Session Ex. Doc No 87 House of representatives
GLC03776.04
Appropriation for Indian Tribes
38th Congress 1st Session Ex. Doc No 96 House of representatives
GLC03776.05
38th Congress 1st Session Ex. Doc No 96 House of representatives (2nd Copy)
GLC03776.06
1867
Browning, Orville Hickman, 1806-1881
Appropriation for Shawnees
40th Congress 1st Session Ex. Doc No 3 House of representatives
GLC03776.07
40th Congress 1st Session Ex. Doc No 3 House of representatives (2nd Copy)
GLC03776.08
40th Congress 1st Session Ex. Doc No 3 House of representatives (3rd Copy)
GLC03776.09
1869
Letter of the Secretary of the Interior
40th Congress 3rd Session Ex. Doc No 31 House of representatives (3rd Copy)
GLC03776.10
Claims for the Depredations by Sioux Indians
38th Congress 1st Session Ex. Doc No 58 House of representatives
GLC03776.11
14 December 1870
Carpenter, Matthew H. (Matthew Hale), 1824-1881
In the Senate of the United States.
41st Congress 3rd Session Report No 268 Senate
Pages 6-7 uncut
GLC03776.12
10 April 1870
Muldrow Henry L (fl. 1870)
Untied States Courts in the Indian Territory
46th Congress 2nd Session Report No 755 Part 2 House of Representatives
GLC03776.13
23 December 1874
Bristow, Benjamin Helm, 1832-1896
Liabilities of Choctaw Indians to Individuals
43rd Congress 2nd Session Ex. Doc. No. 47 House of Representatives
GLC03776.14
16 February 1863
Indian Tribes in the North West
37th Congress 3rd Session Ex. Doc. No. 68 House of Representatives
GLC03776.15
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