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25 February 1863
Memminger, G. (fl. 1863-)
Communication from Secretary of Treasury…Feb. 25, 1863. Transmitted with Message of the President…Feb. 25, 1863.
stamp of record division
GLC06745.216
18 May 1864
Communication from Secretary of Treasury…May 18, 1864. Transmitted with Message of the President…May 18, 1864.
GLC06745.217
25 May 1864
Communication from Secretary of Treasury…May 25, 1864. Transmitted with Message of the President…May 30, 1864.
GLC06745.218
1864
Trenholm, G..A., 1806 - 1876
Communication of Secretary of Treasury…Nov. 23, 1864.
GLC06745.219
28 November 1864
Communication of Secretary of Treasury…November 28, 1864. [Transmitted with:] Message of the President…Nov. 29, 1864.
GLC06745.220
1865
Communication from Secretary of Treasury…Feb 1, 1865. [Transmitted with:] Message of the President…Feb. 3, 1865.
GLC06745.223
11 February 1865
Communication of Secretary of Treasury…February 11th, 1865. [Transmitted with:] Message of the President…Feb. 15, 1865.
GLC06745.225
28 February 1865
Communication of Secretary of the Treasury…February 28th, 1865. Transmitted with Communication of the Treasurer, John N. Hendren.
GLC06745.228
12 December 1865
Letter of Secretary of Treasury…December 12, 1864. [Transmitted with:] Message of the President…Dec. 15, 1864.
GLC06745.235
14 March 1864
Secretary of Treasury
Under the recent act of Congress to reduce the currency, it is provided that….
GLC06745.236
27 May 1864
Memminger, C.G. (fl. 1864-)
No. 25. Regulations established for the disposal at private sale of the six per cent. non-taxable Bonds of the Confederate States, authorized by the 6th section of the act of February 17,1864.
GLC06745.238
23 March 1864
The following regulations are established in relation to the receipt of Four per cent. Bonds and Certificates offered in payment for Taxes….
GLC06745.239
17 June 1862
Williams, George M. (fl. 1862)
to his wife
He sent a pencil letter to his wife with Mr. Day including lemon syrup and castor oil. Writes that he will send his aunt soda powders. "Richmond is starving almost" due to the high selling prices and scarcity of goods. Asks her if she has noticed how...
GLC06582.23
20 June 1862
Asks if she is sick or in need of stamps. He asks her to write to him if she has not done so already. He would like her to record the progress of Liz and to report the effect the chicken pox had on Lizzie's "head piece." He describes the rising...
GLC06582.25
3 December 1862
Informs her that he received her letter and is very thankful. He also mentions that he bought her several hairpins "and any other little articles I think you may need." He tells her of his departure which will be between the 16th and 20th, and...
GLC06582.57
31 October 1780
Reed, Governor Joseph
to General Anthony Wayne
"The raising a Sum of hard Money is ... indespensably necessary not only for the recruiting Service but the Pay of the Army & Support of our Prisoners on Long Island." Describes the bickerings of the assembly, and an empty treasury amidst abundance.
GLC09031
2 October 1789
Hamilton, Alexander (1755-1804)
to Sharpe Delaney
"As in the first establishment of Revenue systems, imperfections and inconveniencies will naturally present themselves in practice, which could not have been foreseen in their formation; it is of the greatest moment, that the best information should...
GLC09063
13 March 1912
Taft, William H. (1857-1930)
to the Senate and the House
Inflation and the cost of living. "How far the system of cooperative organization which flourishes in various European countries may be adapted to our highly organized and individualistic social organization may perhaps only be determined by...
GLC09098
9 February 1861
Cooper, Peter (1791-1883)
to John Sherman
Cooper, an inventor and philanthropist, replies to a letter from Sherman, a United States Representative from Ohio. Referring to the pending possibility of Civil War, states " I infer ... that there is much doubt that an arrangement will be made in...
GLC05801
17 March 1777
Whipple, William (1730-1785)
to Josiah Bartlett
Discusses Continental troop movements, specifically regarding Fort Ticonderoga and New Jersey. Also, rising cost of living and collapsing currency, taxation, Franklin's reception at Versailles, and New Hampshire politics.
GLC05878
11 June 1781
Morris, Robert (1734-1806)
to William Whipple
Discusses the state of financial affairs and the need for a national bank to stop depreciation of the currency and reduced powers of the government. Writes that he "must apply or support to Gentlemen of your Character and Zeal for the service of...
GLC05898
1791/08/02
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)
to [Philip Mazzei] re: Monticello and family; debts
A lengthy discussion of debts, currency, interest bearing certificates and the assumption of state debts by the Federal Government. Mentions Mr. Blair, Edmund Randloph, Mr. Foster, George Nicholls. Jefferson offers to forgive the debt of Mr...
GLC07540
12 April 1919
Hopkins, Lawrence L. (fl. 1918-1919)
to Mrs. A.W. Hopkins
Writes to his mother about the welcome upturn in the weather. Explains that he has sent a package containing a 37mm shell and asks her to take care of it until he returns. Adds that the explosives contained within the shell have been removed....
GLC07810.053
circa 31 March - 5 April 1766
Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790)
Necessity of an Equal Currency for All America
GLC07829
20 April 1906
Mack, Silas W. (fl. 1906)
to Clara W. Mack
Writes to his mother in Canada describing the San Francisco earthquake. Says half of the chimneys at the Hotel Del Monte crumbled and damaged the roof. One chimney crashed through a newlywed's room and killed both the bride and groom. Reports...
GLC08697
3 Ocober 1758
Shergold, George (fl. 1758)
Course of the Exchange, etc.
London stock exchange listing with values and precious metals, etc.
GLC08766
1850/03/27
Neafie, Augustus
to: Carrie (p 1-2) and Brother (p3).
His experiences and lifestyle in California, and how he cannot wait to go back to mining, once the winter is over. He lists inflation as a key issue, with costs riding so high that earning $32 per day is not enough to live comfortably.
GLC07164.03
07 December 1822
Madison, James (1751-1836)
To: Dr. Cutting.
Conveying views on paper currency as inflationary "Fictious Money."
GLC08065
11 August 1863
Hutson, Charles J. (1842-1902)
to his sister
Received the news that clothes were on the way. Is very grateful to have a family that readily supplies his wants. Remarks on beauty of Maryland, and comments that his brother Marion remembers the countryside and the "famous stampede" there the...
GLC08165.57
1790/02/19
Rush, Benjamin
to Mr. Fitssimons
Regarding funding act of 1790 (supported by Mr. Fitssimons, opposed by Rush). Speaking of "future acts of injustice," Rush remarks that: "Your funding System is to be one of them, and however much it may be gilded by the splendid and imposing names...
GLC07874
1933-1945
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945)
[Thirty-two presidential messages] [Decimalized .01- .32]
Collection of thirty-two presidential messages issued during Franklin Delano Roosevelt's administration, 1933-1945. The pamphlets concern many topics including; banking, commerce, taxes, agriculture, weapons, employment, transportation, the Tennessee...
GLC09693
16 August 1791
to William Seton
A confidential letter instructing the Cashier of the Bank of New York, Seton to spend up to $150,000 on the open market to buy outstanding debt-securities, in hopes that it will shore up confidence in the credit of the United States. At the time of...
GLC04785
4 June 1775
Hewes, Joseph (1730-1779)
to Samuel Johnston
Mentions Captain Gilles, who transmitted previous correspondence between Hewes and Johnston. Discusses the Colonies' (specifically North Carolina's) ability to finance and sustain a military conflict. Writes "I fear we shall be obliged [text loss]...
GLC04790
25 June 1780-11 July 1780
to Elbridge Gerry
Very detailed and highly critical discussion of the Continental Congress's new financial plans passed 18 March 1780. Comments on payments, currency, taxation, and banking. Also comments on military aid from the French. Docketed by Gerry.
GLC04826
6 March 1790
Sherman, Roger (1721-1793)
to Samuel Huntington
Reports on legislative debates and progress in a number of areas, including using western lands to lower the national debt, honoring government securities, Alexander Hamilton's report on Public Credit, and the relationships between state and federal...
GLC04841
3 March 1791
An Act supplementory to the Act, making Provision for the Reduction of the Public Debt.
Act states that the loan the United States has taken from Holland is in accordance with a previous act "for the reduction of the public debt," (see also GLC04675.01, Jefferson's 15 March 1791 letter transmitting legislation, including this act). Act...
GLC04916
23 February 1833
Glen, Tyre (fl. 1833)
Slave dealer letter
" I have purchased...a very large and tolerable likely fellow of Hollingsworth at $450, Ralph of Elder Patterson at $425, he keeps him untill his crop is finished unless he becomes unruly. Thar is at this time at least double the number of negroes...
GLC09129
August 1807
Monroe, James (1758-1831)
Untitled
Unsigned fragment. "It would be dishonourable, and might be ruinous if without a redress of our wrongs war did not promptly follow the expiration of the embargo. No other alternative is left to our choice. Every other expedient has been tried and...
GLC09135
19 February 1869
Garfield, James A. (James Abram) (1831-1881)
to James M. Shute
"I almost despair of securing any financial legislation this season, thought we shall try to pass a bill legalizing Gold Contracts and also declaring the 5.20 Bonds and greenbacks are ultimately payable in Gold...The late decision of the Supreme...
GLC09143
circa December 1861
Pickens, Francis Wilkinson (1805-1869)
to the South Carolina Legislature
"The public mind has in some degree over-estimated the essential importance of our cotton to England & France - in supposing that if deprived of it they would be forced to interfere in this contest with our enemies. They will be governed solely by...
GLC09206.01
26 December 1870
Davis, Jefferson (1808-1889)
to Charles Stoess
To his brother-in-law Charles Stoess, Bavarian Consul in Liverpool. From Memphis, relating family and business news: "The fall has been the most favorable for gathering the cotton crop ever seen by 'the oldest inhabitant'. The low price has acted...
GLC09253
3 January 1867
Ramsey, A. C.
Former Alabama slave owner comments on Reconstruction: "There will be in this country great distress and destitution; hundreds of men who were in good circumstances before the war are completely ruined. Suing and being sued is the order of the day.â€...
GLC09311
circa 1840-1842
[Constitution for the "Westfield Free Produce association of friends"]
The constitution for the "Westfield Free Produce association of friends," to boycott slave- produced goods for three years. Begins: "We believe that slaveholding is diametrically opposite to the whole spirit and tenor of the christian religion; and...
GLC09382.02
3 April 1944
Weiner, Sylvia (1912-2008)
to Morris "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia went to a meeting about the Mayor's new budget.
GLC09414.0223
4 October 1945
to "Moe" Weiner
Sylvia went to a meeting about the current high cost of living. She also mentioned that a blouse shop closed.
GLC09414.0679
1917-1918
Allied Printing Trades Council
One poster printed in Yiddish by the Allied Printing Trades Council.
GLC09815.01
1977
Milk, Harvey (1930-1978)
"The City is talking about Harvey Milk because he fights for San Francisco."
One booklet entitled, "The City is talking about Harvey Milk because he fights for San Francisco," dated 1977. Item is a print of The Bay Guardian's endorsement of Harvey Milk running for Supervisor of District 5 in San Francisco, CA. Also includes...
GLC09871.06
[Collection of Allied Printing Trades Council Liberty Bond posters][Decimalized .01-.05]
Collection of World War I posters dated 1917-1918. Consists of five lithographs printed in Yiddish, Hungarian, Greek, Italian and German. Slogans throughout the collection encourage the idea that America's freedom is everyone's freedom and to...
GLC09815
9 May 1781
Lovell, James (1737-1814)
to Samuel Holten
Signed with initials. Discusses a letter sent to Elbridge Gerry concerning money. States that Congress cannot move forward with the creation of a new system during this wartime without money from the states. Writes "Congress without their money...
GLC01450.020.15
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