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28 July 1862
McParlin, Thomas A. (1825-1897)
Poem
Two stanza poem in McParlin's hand (author unknown) about someone being watched over from the heavens. Written on stationery of the 37th U.S. Congress, House of Representatives.
GLC02649.24
22 June 1865
Bailey, D. C. (fl. 1864-1865)
to Mary E. Bailey
States that he is grateful and thanks God that he and his family have been safe from sickness and harm. Reports that a part of his regiment is in Madison and will probably be there for some time. He hopes that if he is to stay long somewhere, it is...
GLC02664
24 November 1794
Webster, Noah (1758-1843)
Herald: a gazette for the country. [Volume I, no. 50 (November 27, 1794)]
Prints President George Washington's proclamation regarding establishment of the United States Mint. Includes land for sale ads and an article about the French National Convention.
GLC02685
1858 - circa 1897
Wright, Miller A.
[Personal and military correspondence and documents related to August or Miller Wright] [decimalized]
More than half of these items, to, from, or relating to Augustus or Miller Wright, are Civil War-period. Includes an 9 February 1864 autograph letter signed from Walter Herron Taylor, aide to Robert E. Lee, regarding General Lee's refusal to approve...
GLC02691.11
6 March 1893
Unknown
How the Treasury is Robbed and No Load in that Barrel
Article discusses the problem they have on their hands with the duplication of bonds and treasury notes. Currently there is no method of preventions and they've had to pay millions in redemption. The other side talks about taxes and how farmers are...
GLC02691.12.02
19 March 1791
Washington, George (1732-1799)
[Appointment of David Rittenhouse commissioner for subscriptions of the Bank of United States]
Signed by George Washington as President, countersigned by Thomas Jefferson as Secretary of State. Appoints Rittenhouse one of the commissioners to seek subscriptions for the first Bank of the United States. Seal on left side.
GLC02717
3 May 1866
McCulloch, Hugh (1808-1895)
to John Murray Forbes
McCulloch, writing as Secretary of the Treasury, discusses opinions on currency and a bill for "equalizing bounties." He also mentions Forbes's complaint of injustice on the part of "Mr. Seward" (possible William Henry Seward) regarding the steamship...
GLC02727
16 September 1862
Burpee, Thomas Francis (1830-1864)
to Friend Thayer
He describes his journey to Capitol Hill.
GLC02744.023
17 September 1862
to Mrs. Thomas F. Burpee
He describes troop movements. He says a part of him enjoys this kind of life.
GLC02744.025
02 February 1863
Burpee, Thomas Francis (1830 - 1864)
to Lucien Burpee
He writes to inform Lucien that he shall be at home Friday or Saturday night and will want to see him and Charley.
GLC02744.139
04 February 1863
Instead of being able to go home, they are making him go to Georgetown Hospital in Washington to get better. Still hopes he may be able to get home for a few days anyway. Saw William who entrusted him with money to be delivered to family and friends.
GLC02744.140
06 February 1863
He describes his hospital room. He is determined to come home soon. thinks of them often.
GLC02744.142
21 April 1864
Burpee, Thomas Francis (fl. 1837-1929)
Writes about the potential danger of the"Rebel Ram" and the Plymouth capture.
GLC02744.180
29 April 1864
He writes a daily log of his travels from Washington to Hatteras to Fort Monroe and then ends as they prepare to go to Yorktown.
GLC02744.181
12 February 1863
De Kay, Drake (fl. 1863-)
Grants Burpee a leave of absence
Assistant Adjutant General grants Burpee a leave of absence for health reasons
GLC02744.246
11 April 1864
Ramsay, Geo. D. (fl. 1863-)
Circular No. 17
Circular informing commanding officers to complete a blank form on the history between March 1, 1863 to September 30, 1863.
GLC02744.248
30 April 1864
Balch, Geo.. (fl. 1863-)
to Thomas F. Burpee
One of his ordinances has been referred to the 2nd auditor for settlement.
GLC02744.249
22 September 1864
Townsend, E.D (fl. 1864-)
Circular No. 75
Outlines when soldiers are entitled to their commissions and promotions.
GLC02744.254
6 March 1864
Burpee, Thomas F. (fl. 1837 - 1864)
to Charles W. Burpee
He writes that his horse's foot is doing better. Jeffrey would like to see him and his brother. glad they are all safe and warm.
GLC02744.307
He describes the scenery and daily life. He asks him about school and tells him to always help his mother and to become a good Christian man.
GLC02744.308
06 July 1781
Pendleton, Edmund (1721-1803)
to James Madison re: his flight to western Virginia from the British
Signature has been clipped-off. Describes his flight to western Virginia to escape the British advance, including his stop at Madison's plantation, (the first known time it is referred to as Montpelier), the course of the War in Virginia, trade with...
GLC00099.072
31 December 1781
to James Madison re: acquittal of charges against Gov. Thomas Jefferson
Two pieces. Acquittal of Gov. Thomas Jefferson on the attempted censure of his conduct by the House of Delegates, Jefferson's plans, financing of Virginia. With copy of the resolution on Jefferson.
Also mentions: Thomas Jefferson-Acquittal of...
GLC00099.080
28 January 1782
to James Madison re: question of a national bank
Discussion of the question of a national bank. Also mentions: National Bank, Paper money vs. metal money, Gen. Greene.
GLC00099.081
25 February 1782
to James Madison re: Vermont, financing the central government
Discussion of Vermont, the contribution of states to the maintenance of a national government, financing of the War.
GLC00099.083
15 April 1782
to James Madison re: financing the war by Virginia, Virginia's troops
Financing of the war by Virginia, performance of Virginia troops in the War, military situation in South Carolina. Mentions: Virginia-Taxes, Virginia-Contributions to war, Charleston (S.C.), Count De Grasse, Count Rochambeau, Jamaica-Rumored...
GLC00099.085
22 April 1782
to James Madison re: exchange of prisoners, foreign news
Exchange of prisoners, foreign news, Virginia finances, personalities.
Mentions: Prisoner exchanges, Military rumors, Governor Rutledge, Colonel Jervais, Virginia House of Representatives-Elections, Douglas Ambler, George Webb, Foster Webb, Mr...
GLC00099.086
17 June 1782
to James Madison re: the war in the West Indies and Charleston
News of the War in West Indies, situation at Charleston, S.C., plight of Pendleton's nephew, a British prisoner there, acknowledgment of U.S. Independence by the Dutch (John Adams, Ambassador), powers of Congress, settlement of pre-war merchant debt...
GLC00099.090
01 July 1782
to James Madison re: loss of correspondence, war in West Indies, Va.
Loss of correspondence, war in West Indies, Virginia Assembly. On verso of sheet: extract, copied by Pendleton, of a commentary on standing armies and their cost. Transcribed material written in much less neater hand. Title noted on A2v:...
GLC00099.091
25 November 1782
to James Madison re: thanks for a personal favor, Virginia government
Thanks for a personal favor, government and finances of Virginia, rumors of British troop movements, Sir Guy Carleton.
GLC00099.103
15 March 1783
to James Madison re: concerns over the finances of the United States
Concerns over the finances of the United States and of Virginia, public debt, elections.
GLC00099.108
31 March 1783
to James Madison re: preliminary peace, satisfaction at terms, loyalists
News of the Preliminary Peace, satisfaction at terms, loyalist property, forgery problems.
GLC00099.109
14 April 1783
to James Madison re: need for a strong Federal government
Necessity for a strong Federal government, settlement of loans and elections, urges John Taylor of Caroline for Congress.
GLC00099.110
26 May 1783
to James Madison re: long discussion of the problems of debt, inflation
Long discussion of the problems of debt, inflation, settlement of the costs of the War, powers of the legislature.
GLC00099.113
09 June 1783
to James Madison re: attempts of House of Delegates to pass war debt
Attempts of House of Delegates to pass war debt bill, election of new delegation to Congress (Madison was not re-elected).
GLC00099.115
16 June 1783
to James Madison re: debts of Virginia, removal of slaves by the British
Debts of Virginia, removal of slaves by the British, discussion of possible removal of seat of government to Georgetown, remarks of Jefferson on topic, Craddock Taylor.
GLC00099.116
30 June 1783
to James Madison re: maintaining the standing army, needed taxation, etc.
Problems of maintaining the standing army, needed taxation, Virginia proposals for the national capitol at Williamsburg or Georgetown. Raising the question of furloughing soldiers to save money
Note: This is the first letter in volume II of the...
GLC00099.117
14 July 1783
to James Madison re: extradition between states, need for federal authority
Problems of extradition among states, especially for bad debts, difficulty of common medium of exchange, need for Federal authority, crops in Virginia.
GLC00099.118
4 August 1783
to James Madison re: rumors of war and peace, need for Federal Constitution
Also discusses problems of paper money and credit.
GLC00099.121
12 August 1787
to James Madison re: awaiting results of the Constitutional Convention
Anxiously awaiting the results of the Constitutional Convention. Pendleton mentions the need for a strong document and the need for the secrecy (mentions rioting over taxes).
GLC00099.123
25 August 1783
to James Madison re: certificates vs. bills to finance governments
Very good political content. Concerning their disagreement over certificates vs. paper bills for financing governments, the expense and dangers of maintaining foreign ministers. Empress of Russia. Accidentally skipped in the WR/Henkels numbering...
GLC00099.124.01
06 October 1783
to James Madison re: standing army, French relations, prices in Virginia
Also mentions location of capitol, Germantown (Pa.), Philadelphia (Pa.), French trade and question of maintaining garrisons in peacetime.
GLC00099.127
09 June 1789
to James Madison re: freedom of trade, forms of government
Mentions Pendleton's opposition to use of titles in government.
GLC00099.139
15 March 1790
to Hon. John Page re: thanks for sending documents, Hamilton Treasury
Similar to ALS of April 2 to JM, #99.143.
GLC00099.142
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
21 July 1790
to James Madison re: news, capitol coming to the Potomac
Discusses local news, Pendleton's pleasure in the capitol coming to the Potomac, discussion of American pre-war debts to Britain, constitutional defining of treaties.
GLC00099.144
15 January 1791
to James Madison re: attack on the Hamilton's Bank of the U.S.
Objects to Hamilton's Treasury plan. Also discusses taxes, disposition of public lands, standing army, peace between Britain and Spain.
GLC00099.145
[ 1792 ] 14 March 1791
to James Madison re: more discussion of the Bank [misdated]
Misdated "1791", should be 1792 per J.C.A. Stagg, PJM 17: 563 n. Good political content. Mentions: objections to Hamilton's Treasury plan, Constitutional definition of position of Speaker of the House.
GLC00099.146
1791 ca.
Legal brief in the case of Jones v. Walker
Legal brief in the suit of Jones, surviving partner of Farrell and Jones, of Great Britain, against Thomas Walker, Defendant, in debt on bond before the Federal Circuit Court, Richmond, Va. Entirely in the hand of Edmund Pendleton. Probably 1791....
GLC00099.147
09 December 1781
to James Madison re: transmittal letter of the preceding legal document
Transmittal letter for legal brief in the suit of Jones v. Walker. Page 4 is docketed by Madison: "[illegible] inclosing the discussions in the Circuit Court of the US at Richmond on the subject of 'British Debts'." A pencil note identifies the...
GLC00099.148
08 February 1792
to James Madison re: suggestions for next Census, attack on Hamilton
Comments at length and unfavorably on Hamilton's report on Manufactures.
GLC00099.149
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