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1818/08/04
Gelar, Jose (fl. 1818)
Petition of freeman wrongly enslaved by Samuel P. Hargrove
"The Petition of Jose Gelar respectfully showeth that he is a native of the Island of Cuba,... and by birth a freeman..."
GLC07609
1818/08/18
Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)
to Henry Sherburne re: Treaty with the Chickasaw Nation
"Funds have been transmitted you to carry into effect the treaty with the Chickasaw Nation of the 30th of December 1815, and also for the payment of the annuity due them under that treaty for 1817...." Sherburne, a Rhode Island native, was...
GLC07644
16 June 1828
Monroe, James (1758-1831)
to Captain Partridge
Written by Monroe in retirement to a Captain Partrdige. Says he has the pleasure of sending a copy of his memoir (not included here) on the subject of his claims for backpay as a diplomat. Claims he is asking for the money now because "There was no...
GLC07672
1828/09/10
Madison, James (1751-1836)
to William B. Sprague re: suggesting sources for Autograph collector (draft?)
Mentions signers of Declaration, George Mason and Declaration of Rights. Possibly a letter draft, written on an address leaf (quarter sheet of paper). Postmark on verso.
GLC07479
2 September 1819
to Spencer Roane
Responds to Judge Roane's critical comments on the Supreme Court's decision in McCulloch v. Maryland. Contends that the case "did not call for the general & abstract doctrine interwoven with the decision," preferring that the court evaluate the...
GLC02945
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