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03 October 1789
Washington, George (1732-1799)
to Samuel Huntington re: transmitting acts to organize the new government
Washington's letter also lists the acts and resolutions being transmitted, which are of an organizational nature.
GLC03886
14 April 1813
Adams, Abigail (1744-1818)
to Catherine Smith
Writes to her granddaughter that parting with the children was "a weight upon my heart." Mourns the death of a sister, who was not able to say goodbye to her husband and children. Thanks Catherine for her letter and says she is longing to see her...
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29 March 1813
Adams, John (1735-1826)
to Benjamin Rush
Adams, in retirement, to Rush, who was to die three weeks later. Forwarding a packet of eight papers on the revolution, including a letter from Vice President Elbridge Gerry and a letter of Benjamin Austin's to Gerry. These letters are not included...
GLC03890
3 December 1807
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)
to Henry Voigt
Commissions Voight to make him a gold watch for his granddaughter.
GLC03941
13 April 1792
[Act of Congress altering times for holding circuit courts]
Printed document signed by Jefferson as Secretary of State. Signed in type by Jonathan Trumbull as Speaker of the House of Representatives, John Adams as Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate, and approved by George...
GLC03968
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