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3 April 1812
Adams, John Quincy (1767-1848)
to Uriah Tracy
Adams writes about the possibility of an amendment against slavery, the fact that the House of Representatives represents freemen, and discusses the New York elections.
GLC04754
30 November 1783
Cruger, Henry (1739-1827)
to Peter van Schaack
Reports American occupation of New York City. Decribes the conditions and mixed sentiments in the city after the British evacuation. Feels that the peaceable citizens are a result of the successful leadership of Governor George Clinton, who is...
GLC04776
9 May 1794
Monroe, James (1758-1831)
to Robert R. Livingston
Monroe, Senator from Virginia, urges Livingston, Chancellor of New York, to accept Washington's offer to succeed Gouverneur Morris as Minister Plenipotentiary to France. Tells Livingston it will be good for the party if he accepts. Says "the effect...
GLC04822
1797/11/14
Jackson, William (1759-1828)
to Sharp Delany re: returning equipment used in surveying
Written from the Surveyor's Office. Jackson signed the Constitution as Secretary of the Convention. In one of his last acts as President, Washington appointed Jackson surveyor of customs at Philadelphia.
GLC04842.25
1787/05/01 [06/01]
McHenry, James (1753-1816)
to [George Washington] re: explaining his absence from the Convention
Misdated May. McHenry writes the Convention's president, Washington, that he was unable to attend the opening sessions because his brother lay ill. He did attend in August and kept a private record of proceedings.
GLC04842.29
17 January 1797
Washington, George (1732-1799)
Land grant transferring land from Capt. Gallohill Minnis to Richard Means
Signed by George Washington as President and countersigned by Timothy Pickering as Secretary of State. Includes handwritten description of the boundaries of the property. Docket on verso signed by James McHenry as Secretary of War on January 16, 1797...
GLC04842.39
1 February 1796
to Oliver Wolcott
Responds to a previous letter from Wolcott announcing the death of Samuel Huntington, Governor of Connecticut. Informs Wolcott that "At the same time that I regret the loss of so worthy a character, I cannot but feel consoled; that the...
GLC04861
1 January 1795
Proclamation for day of Thanksgiving and prayer
Setting aside the nineteenth of February as a day of "Public Thanksgiving and Prayer." Compare to other Thanksgiving broadsides: Adams, GLC00270 and GLC01947.
GLC04862
30 May 1797
to William C.C. Claiborne
Thanks him for his "favourable sentiments," noting that "If all our Citizens were actuated by the principles you profess, it would much promote the happiness and prosperity of our Country." In regard to some papers Claiborne requested, Washington...
GLC04877
19 July 1790
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)
to Josiah Bartlett
Sends President of New Hampshire Bartlett copies of "the act for establishing the...permanent seat of the government of the United States" in Washington, D.C. and an act providing for the payment of invalid pensioners (the actual copies are not...
GLC04886
24 June 1805
Madison, James (1751-1836)
to Theodorus Bailey
Secretary of State Madison discusses the arrangement to furnish American ministers abroad with newspapers and the problems with them not being received. Bailey was the postmaster of the city of New York.
GLC04890
1803/05/21
to Jared Mansfield re: recruiting replacement for incompetent surveyor
Recruiting a replacement for a surveyor who has "fixed an indelible blot on the map of the U.S."
GLC04917
21 April 1792
An Act authorizing the grant and conveyance of certain Lands to the Ohio Company of Associates
Grant of land from the Second Congress of the United States to Rufus Putnam, Manasseh Cutler, Robert Oliver, and Griffin Green of the Ohio Company of Associates. Authorized by Jonathan Trumbull, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and Richard...
GLC04939
1800/11/22
Marshall, John (1755-1835)
to Charles Pickney re: uncertain results of Presidential election of 1800
With free frank. Marshall hopes for election of Federal delegates in the vote for president.
GLC04996
28 February 1828
[Two acts of Congress which offer protection of seamen and a partial ban on imported slaves]
The first act is titled: "An Act supplementary to the "Act concerning Consuls and Vice-Consuls, and for the further protection of American Seamen." The second act is titled: "An Act to prevent the importation of certain Persons into certain States...
GLC05198
1814
Reports from the Depts. of State, Treasury, War & Post Office [British Invasion]
Congressional report printed by A & G Way. Report 18.
GLC05207.01
Report of the Committee...to inquire into the causes...of the invasion
Congressional report printed by A & G Way. Report 24. Printed with two folding tables.
GLC05207.02
1813
Report of the Committee... as relates to the spirit and manner... [war of 1812]
Fuller title: Report of the Committee to whom was referred so much of the message of the President... as relates to the spirit and manner in which the war has been waged by the enemy.
GLC05217
28 September 1789
to Samuel Huntington
Washington transmits several Acts and duplicates (not included) to Huntington, Governor of Connecticut. Includes Acts for allowing for compensation to the members of the Senate and House of Representatives, for the establishment of the Post Office...
GLC05231
1811-1812
Shaler, William
Diary as secret US agent at New Orleans, Natchitoches, La., Washington, etc.
Shaler served as Madison and Monroe's secret agent in Louisiana on the Texas border. He was instructed to try to encourage revolution in Texas against Spanish and Mexican authority. At the same time, all of his activities had to be deniable. His...
GLC05246.01
1812-1814
GLC05246.02
27 July 1794
to Burgess Ball
President Washington discusses the construction of a tilt hammer. Relates that the United States Government may be interested in purchasing a tract of land from Ball, upon which to establish an arsenal. Discusses the character of Hyland Crow, who...
GLC05287
8 July 1796
to John Marshall
Marked private. President Washington offers the Ministry of France to Marshall. Says it was necessary to recall Monroe, the current minister. Hopes he will accept the offer as soon as possible. Post script says he wants Marshall to see him when he...
GLC05288
1801/02/11
Sedgwick, Theodore
to W. Williams re: Jefferson-Burr election crisis
Written as Speaker of the House during the Jefferson-Burr election crisis. "15 ballots have been taken & no election."
GLC05301
23 December 1795
to Edward Carrington
Thanks him for earlier letters. Discusses official appointments. States that the Senate has denied the appointment of John Rutledge as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Informs that the Department of War is still unfilled and he is waiting for...
GLC05310
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