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17 June 1801
Madison, James (1751-1836)
to David Lenox
Forwards papers to Lenox concerning British impressment of American seamen because they possibly allude to one such impressed citizen, John Stafford.
GLC01511
26 December 1961
Kennedy, John F. (1917-1963)
to Nate White
President Kennedy informs White, the Business and Financial Editor of the newspaper "The Christian Science Monitor," that the Marshall Plan was implemented to "encourage the economic integration of Western Europe," not to establish Europe as a "band...
GLC01521
1802/11/14
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)
to the Institut National de France, re: becoming first American member
Jefferson sends his thanks for becoming the first American member of the Institute. The letter is addressed to "Citizens, President and Secretaries."
GLC01533
circa 1 January 1953
Eisenhower, Dwight David (1890-1969)
[First inaugural address]
Signed by Eisenhower on the first page. Focuses on protecting freedom and equality, unity and promoting international economic interdependence. Outlines nine principles to advance peace and freedom throughout the world. "The peace we seek, then...
GLC01548
22 November 1801
Lafayette, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, marquis de (1757-1834)
to James McHenry
A long letter, in which Lafayette discusses revolutionary France, his personal affairs and associations, and the light his personal correspondence with George Washington will cast on the memoirs of General Washington being written by Bushrod...
GLC01562
14 April 1825
Clay, Henry (1777-1852)
to William C. Somerville
Secretary of State Clay informs Somerville of Somerville's appointment as Charge d'Affaires of the United States in Sweden. States that Somerville will replace Christopher Hughes, who will assume the post of Charge d'Affaires of the United States in...
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1808/03/29
Monroe, James (1758-1831)
to unknown recipient re: sending the text of a treaty
This document refers to the Monroe-Pinkney treaty of 1806 (per Monroe Papers).
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19 April 1821
to Thomas Jefferson
Mentions funding appropriations for the University of Virginia, and states that he enclosed a report on the subject. Pledges continued support for the University. A discussion of foreign relations with Europe follows. Comments on an Austrian...
GLC01576
17 December 1810
Pickering, Timothy (1745-1829)
Letter and copied note from Timothy Pickering to James McHenry [Decimalized .01-.02]
GLC01578
Massachusetts Senator Pickering responds to a letter from McHenry, former Secretary of War. Sends McHenry documents he requested which accompanied a message from President James Madison (not included). Discusses Madison's decision to declare West...
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