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6 March 1849
Madison, Dolley (1768-1849)
[Collection of two items, quotation signed by Dolley Madison and engraving] Decimalized
GLC02231
06 December 1838
Van Buren, Martin (1782-1862)
to the Senate of the United States
Instructions for complying with the act of 1 July 1836 concerning a bequest made by James Smithson to the United States government. Asks Congress to attend to properly fulfilling the object of the bequest. Informs that last July the Secretary of...
GLC00198
7 February 1820
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)
to James Ronaldson
Mentions his failing health. The plaster bust of Jackson, by William Rush, was ordered by Ronaldson for a number of important Americans. The only surviving terra-cotta is at the Art Institute of Chicago; the only surviving plaster is at the...
GLC00496.041
6 March 1859
O'Brien, William Smith (1803-1864)
to Mr. Dawson
Declines complimentary box tickets. Written at Willard's Hotel, possibly in Cambridge, Massachusetts, or Washington, D.C.
GLC00496.202
17 December 1856
Thalberg, Sigismond (1812-1871)
[Musical quotation signed]
Also includes a book plate from Henry K. Willard, 1333 K. Street, N.W., Washington, DC.
GLC00496.235
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