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1892/12/15
Roosevelt, Theodore (1858-1919)
to James J. Meyers re: support of Henry Cabot Lodge for Civil Service reform, &c
With TR's autograph pen corrections on p. 2. On stationery of the United States Civil Service Commission.
GLC06622.01
1892/12/28
to James J. Meyers re: detailing Lodge's support for Civil Service reform
With TR's autograph pen corrections on both pages. On stationery of the United States Civil Service Commission.
GLC06622.02
5 July 1852
Douglass, Frederick (1818-1895)
Oration delivered in Corinthian Hall, Rochester
First Edition by Lee, Mann & Co. Douglass' famous fourth of July oration, given on the fifth. Douglass was asked by the Rochester Ladies Anti-Slavery Society to give the oration on the fourth, choosing the topic "the meaning of the Fourth to the...
GLC06829
26 January 1791
Fenno, John (1751-1798)
Gazette of the United States. [Vol. 2, no. 78 (January 26, 1791)]
Concerning the proclamation by Washington and Jefferson defining the boundaries of the "Federal City on the Potomac" and Hamilton's closing remarks in a report on public credit. Two sheets, no longer joined.
GLC06960
15 June 1865
Fendall, Philip Richard II (1794-1868)
to James R.Y. Fendall
Encourages his son to come home to rest and discuss plans for the future, rather than stay in Mississippi, which will take some time to recover economically after the end of the war.
GLC03135.11.02
10 July 1931
Hoover, Herbert (1874-1964)
to Louis L. Emmerson
Confidential letter written to the Governor of Illinois about America's economic situation during the Great Depression and the prospect of continued destitution. Praises Emmerson's "organization last winter" and discusses the need for earlier...
GLC03146
May 19, 1820
Jones, Edward (fl. 1820-1824)
to Samuel Frothingham
Requests that the attached notice from the Treasury be inserted on every second day into two major Boston newspapers. The notice is a manuscript document signed by Secretary of the Treasury William Crawford. It lays out the rules for the...
GLC03159
02 February 1868
Garfield, James A. (James Abram) (1831-1881)
to Wallace J. Ford
Thanks him for his letter. Inquires after Hiram College and tells him to ask Mr. Mott of the Cleveland Herald to send the newspaper to him in Washington. "I shall make a speech on the currency and its relation to our hard times before long -- in...
GLC03207
4 January 1874
Spinner, Francis Elias (1802-1890)
to C[harles]. L[afayette]. MacArthur
Thanks him for a copy of the second series of the Breitmann Ballads since his copy keeps getting stolen. The "Hiram Irvines are largely on the increase just now, and I fear the party has not the right kind of men at the front to lead them off."...
GLC03224
14 November 1890
to Mr. Johnson re: work on civil service reform
Written as Civil Service Commissioner
GLC03339
23 February 1924
Wadsworth, James Wolcott, Jr. (1877-1952)
to Oliver K. Hand
Thanks Hand, a New York City lawyer, for a letter received 21 February. Writes "Naturally I am glad to know that you and I are so nearly in agreement with reference to the constitutional amendment which I have been pressing, and the education bill....
GLC03481.29
15 March 1866
McSherry, Anna (b. 1833)
to Henry F. McSherry [incomplete]
Written by Anna to her brother Henry. Says she is sorry she sent her last letter, which reported that Henry's resignation was accepted and that another surgeon was being sent to replace him. Says it is not true. Says Admirals Lee and De Clymer both...
GLC03523.21.52
21 April 1778
Washington, George (1732-1799)
to unknown
Washington, delays repaying a loan until the economy is more stable.
GLC07878
1869/05/19
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885)
Affix the seal to the proclomation concerning the eight hours law
Affix the seal to the proclomation creating eight hour work day.
GLC07998
1 January 1834
Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)
to James Kirke Paulding
Vowing to destroy second bank of the United States.
GLC08083
24 June 1837
to Benjamin P. Butler.
To the Attorney General; blaming the banks for the Panic of 1837: "The connection of banks with the government I have considered more dangerous to liberty than the union of church and state."
GLC08084
1850
United States Congress (31st, 1st session : 1849)
Report of the Commissioner of Patents for the year 1849
Published by the Office of Printers to the Senate. Includes an introduction by Thomas Ewbank, Commissioner of Patents. Contains sections on financial and statistical aspects of the patent office, inventions and claims, examiners' and machinists'...
GLC08567
26 June 1815
Dallas, Alexander James (1759-1817)
The Collector of the Customs Marblehead
Printed circular letter from the Treasury Department, signed by Alexander Dallas. Lists the acts and notices involving the payment of interest on Treasury Notes.
GLC08568
2 April 1806
Gallatin, Albert (1761-1849)
Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury to the Chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means...
Title continues, " ... relating to the redemption within a fixed period, of the whole of the public debt of the United States." Printed by A. & G. Way, Printers. Details the public debt. With a table showing the amount of principle redeemed per...
GLC08582
1801-1804
Reports of Secretary of Treasury, re: Louisiana purchase
GLC08583
21 March 1780
Dunlap, John (1747-1812)
Pennsylvania packet or the general advertiser. [March 21, 1780]
Contains dispatches of General George Washington and Congress. Includes reports on various ships, and war news from Georgia. Contains a report from the House of Commons pertaining to a bill for the encouragement of Irish trade. Includes a report...
GLC08748.05
13 April 1791
Newspaper
Gazette of the United States. [Vol. 2, no. 100 (April 13 1791)]
Page four contains "A Proclamation" from President Washington that selects, in accordance with the powers afforded him by Congress, the location on the Potomac River to become the capital of the United States. The boundaries of the proposed federal...
GLC08795
21 January 1779
Powars & Willis (1776-1801)
The Independent chronicle. And the universal advertiser. [Vol. 11, no. [illegible]]
Inscribed by Reverend J. Twain with a note, perhaps in his hand: "Contentall mony. How is it is to be called in May 20 1777 & April 11. 1778. 15 000 000 & 6 million for 15 years." Front page publishes a letter to Lord Chatham of which the author...
GLC08796
23 July 1790
Pennsylvania packet and daily advertiser. [No. 3581 (July 23, 1790)]
Reports act in congress to establish a capital on the Potomac River (Washington, D.C.). Conclusion of bill before the senate to provide for the national debt. Extract from a letter from Captain Colnet, aboard the Supply, one of the ships on Nootka...
GLC08821
12 September 1850
Quincy, Edmund (1808-1877)
National Anti-Slavery Standard. [Vol. 11, no. 16, whole no. 536 (September 12, 1850)]
With previous owner's signature (John Russell) signed along right margin of first page. Contains the "Speech of Mr. Brooks on the Wilmot Proviso," articles on the slave trade in Washington, D.C. and the Texas Boundary Bill, and miscellaneous other...
GLC08875.31
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