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9 November 1863
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
Appointment of John G. Butler, Chief Coiner, Philadelphia (c/s Seward) and photograph
Appointment of John G. Butler, Chief Coiner, Philadelphia (c/s Seward).
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14 Novermber 1865
Johnson, Andrew (1808-1875)
[Andrew Johnson bestows an award on two members of the Blackfoot tribe]
Countersigned by James Harlan as Secretary of Interior. Serving as President of the Unied States, Johnson awards Nootay-u-hah (or Short Gun) and his brother (both of the Blackfoot tribe) money and a silver medal for exchanging their horses for two...
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8 January 1835
Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845)
[Bank of the Metropolis check for twenty dollars]
Made out to his adopted son, Andrew Jackson, Jr. A hard-currency supporter, the President specifies "wanted in gold, eagles or half eagles." This check was written on the same day that he paid off the national debt.
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29 March 1922
Harding, Warren G. (1865-1923)
to Edna Sheldon Blair
President Harding rejects Blair for appointment as a civil service commissioner, "in view of the fact that there is one woman serving on the Board already I have not thought it preferable to consider a woman applicant for the vacancy." Concludes that...
GLC02008
8 August 1807
Jefferson, Thomas (1743-1826)
[Land grant for Toppan Webster].
Countersigned by Secretary of State James Madison. Grants 100 acres to Webster, an assignee of Samuel Jess, on the basis of the act of Congress appropriating land for former soldiers and for the society of the United Brethren. The act had been...
GLC02010
20 December 1860
Painter, Heber (fl. 1841-1900)
to sister Ella
Written on the day South Carolina seceded from the Union. Jokingly writes that he dreamt of being at a party with agreeable young ladies, but was abruptly awakened when he fell off his chair. Reports of strong Union feelings in Washington City...
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14 January 1861
States that there is a growing number of disunionists in the city: "the disease is evidently beyond the control of mortal man." Fears that Washington City will be stormed if Virginia and Maryland secede. Reports that the ship "The Brooklyn" has...
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10 August 1863
Painter, Heber (1841-1900)
to sister Kate
Complains about the excessive heat and comments on the health of the soldiers. States that the men in New Bern are healthy, but those in Washington, Roanoke, and Plymouth have got chills and fever. Discusses his recent attack of fever, for which he...
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1819/09/26
Austin, Moses (fl. 1802-1819)
Deed to plot of land sold to Robert Bruffy (cos. Mary Austin)
Notarized by Sam Woodson, clerk. Conveying deed to Robert Bruffy. Early land document for Missouri settlement.
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28 April 1808
Gallatin, Albert (1761-1849)
to Joseph Wilson
Returns an application for permission to dispatch a vessel in ballast (not present). Explains rules for customs regarding tonnage on vessels. Wilson was Customs Collector for Marblehead, Massachusetts.
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25 March 1811
to Benjamin Austin
States that due to the termination of the charter of the First Bank of United States, no payments can legally be made. Advises him to inform the officers of the Union Bank about this. Austin was Commissioner of Loans, Boston. Signed as Secretary...
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circa 1873
Dix, Dorothea Lynde (1802-1887)
to Charles Sumner
Written on her personal stationery, embossed with a "D," to her benefactor and friend, Sumner. Requests him to send certain government publications to her at the Government Hospital for the Insane of the Army and Navy in Washington, D.C. Among...
GLC02075
23 April 1892
Washington, Booker T. (1856-1915)
to Anne Abbott
Written on printed stationery of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, as Principal, to Anne Abbott, regarding a fund "to help girls who go as missionary teachers".
GLC02087
22 August 1863
Chase, Salmon P. (Salmon Portland) (1808-1873)
to Andrew Jamieson
Writes to Jamieson, the Collector at Alexandria, Virginia in reference to the transport of merchandise such as cotton and tobacco to the states in rebellion. Instructs that Jamieson will have to prepare a statement each month showing the number of...
GLC02091
18 September 1867
Lee, Robert E. (1807-1870)
to Dr. W. Carnac
Lee briefly responds to a query from Dr. W. Carnac denying the allegation that there was any romantic involvement between George Washington and Sue Grimes (Grymes), the first wife of Nathaniel Burwell. Lee comments that although he believes...
GLC02096
[13 March] 1832
Tyler, John (1790-1862)
to R. F. Graves
Written as a Senator from Virginia before passage of the tariff of 1832 which caused South Carolina to "nullify" the law and led to the nullification crisis. The letter is dated "Washington 13. 1832." (The Tariff was passed 14 July 1832.) Tyler...
GLC02099
1866/10/06
Appointment of Thomas W. Ward collector of Customs at Corpus Christi
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1869/10/23
Boutwell, George S. (George Sewall) (1818-1905)
to Thomas Kearny re: telling Kearny to personally collect customs
Signed as Secretary of Treasury.
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23 October 1861
Miller, Michael Murray (1861-1864)
to Lile Miller
Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Discusses his march toward Leesburg, Virginia: "...we saw some verry pretty sights on our march and some verry Sorrowfull ones, on our march there we saw no men but plenty of women they stuck Bull Run at us every...
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circa December 1861
Written at Camp Pierpont to his wife. Dated "Decr" (year inferred from content). Notes that their camp is ten miles from Washington, D.C. Discusses the possibility that Lile will visit him at camp.
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29 March 1862
McLean, William
to Mary "Mollie" McLean
He met Norman Macneal in Alexandria when he got off the Washington boat. He has sent money to Father for her. He is sorry she is so disatisfied at home. He knew their living together would one day end and that Mollie could not follow him into enemy...
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19 November 1863
Dewey, Orville S.
He has not yet seen Tom McCabe but is watching closely for his arrival. He is Cassie's brother and may decide he is unworthy of her.
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12 December 1863
He asks her for pillows, sheets and a quilt for Christmas.
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23 December 1863
to sister
He received a letter from Tom McCabe giving him permission to carry off his sister. They have a grand review coming up.
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7 January 1864
He visited the Gardiners today and had a pleasant time. He liked the diary she sent. He wonders if Cassie will give him "the slip".
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