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28 May 1801
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)
to Maria Eppes
Writes to his daughter about her health, his desire for Maria's presence in capital, and planning for her to visit. Waterstaining slightly obscures the text.
GLC03641
29 December 1780
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de (1757-1834)
to Richard Meade
Discusses selection of an American envoy being sent to France. Congress had decided to send an envoy extraordinary to France to secure a loan and improve supply shipments. Lafayette tried to help Alexander Hamilton attain this post, but failed....
GLC03647
18 September 1780
Dundas, Ralph (b. 1732)
to James Dundas
Dundas, Captain of the H. M. S. Bonetta, informs his brother James he was in New York and other locations before moving north to Nova Scotia. Reports that on the way, his men took five prizes and reclaimed two brigs containing low-valued cargo....
GLC03676.02
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
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