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Full-Text Articles in Political History
Petition Of Prisoners In Worcester Jail To Extend The Prison Yard, September 8, 1784., Elijah Isaacson, George Shayer, Jacob Ellison, Henry Chase, Jonathan Willington, Daniel Novell, Asa Danforth, Matthew Knight
Petition Of Prisoners In Worcester Jail To Extend The Prison Yard, September 8, 1784., Elijah Isaacson, George Shayer, Jacob Ellison, Henry Chase, Jonathan Willington, Daniel Novell, Asa Danforth, Matthew Knight
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
The prisoners ask that the prison yard at Worcester jail be extended to accomodate the increasing number of prisoners.
Thomas Benton Letter To Dr. Harry Boernstein, 1853., Thomas Hart Benton
Thomas Benton Letter To Dr. Harry Boernstein, 1853., Thomas Hart Benton
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Thomas Hart Benton writes a letter to Henry Boernstein, a German publisher of the Anzeiger des Westens [“Western Reporter”] in St. Louis. In this letter, Benton discusses proposed changes for the paper, expresses his gratitude for Boernstein's support in the previous election, and looks forward to the continued participation of German-Americans in future elections.
Enclosure For A Check Drawn On Bank Of The United States By Treasurer Of The United States, Thomas T. Tucker, To John Montgomery., Thomas Tudor Tucker
Enclosure For A Check Drawn On Bank Of The United States By Treasurer Of The United States, Thomas T. Tucker, To John Montgomery., Thomas Tudor Tucker
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Thomas T. Tucker, treasurer of the United States, encloses a check drawn on the Bank of the United States for $18,273.05, issued by the Secretary of War, to John Montgomery, mayor of Baltimore. May 28, 1822.
Enclosure For A Check Drawn On Bank Of The United States By Treasurer Of The United States, Thomas T. Tucker, To Francis Nichols., Thomas Tudor Tucker
Enclosure For A Check Drawn On Bank Of The United States By Treasurer Of The United States, Thomas T. Tucker, To Francis Nichols., Thomas Tudor Tucker
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Thomas T. Tucker, treasurer of the United States, encloses a check drawn on the Bank of the United States for $152.00, issued by the Secretary of the Navy, to Francis Nichols. July 19, 1820.
Elbridge Gerry Writes To Mrs. Morton And Communicates Regrets And That A Message Has Been Conveyed. Cambridge, Mass., 1811., Elbridge Gerry
Elbridge Gerry Writes To Mrs. Morton And Communicates Regrets And That A Message Has Been Conveyed. Cambridge, Mass., 1811., Elbridge Gerry
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Gerry signed the Declaration of Independence, was a delegate to the Continental Convention, was governor of Massachusetts, and Vice President of the U.S.
Letter From William Loughton Smith To Mathew Clarkson, New York, 1805., William Loughton Smith
Letter From William Loughton Smith To Mathew Clarkson, New York, 1805., William Loughton Smith
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Smith complains of poltical attacks against him and explains that he is unable to pay a debt to Clarkson. Smith was a South Carolina Congressman and U.S. diplomat.
Receipt For 62 ₤10 Notes Paid To Samuel B. Webb By Capt. Edward Mulbley, 1777., Samuel Blatchley Webb
Receipt For 62 ₤10 Notes Paid To Samuel B. Webb By Capt. Edward Mulbley, 1777., Samuel Blatchley Webb
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Samuel Webb was Silas Deane's private secretary, then First Liet. of Chester's company in American Revolution. In 1776 he was appointed Washington's private secretary and aide-de-camp. In 1777 he was captured at the Battle of Long Island and wasn't released until 3 years later.
Record From The Second Continental Congress Ordering That The Secret Committee Produce A List Of Articles Ordered, Signed By Charles Thomson, January 17, 1777., United States. Continental Congress, Charles Thomson
Record From The Second Continental Congress Ordering That The Secret Committee Produce A List Of Articles Ordered, Signed By Charles Thomson, January 17, 1777., United States. Continental Congress, Charles Thomson
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Order that “the secret committee” produce a “list of the articles [....] which they have ordered in consequences of the directions of Congress distinguishing how much is arrived + what is expected.”
Order To Pay Soldiers, Signed By Oliver Ellsworth, January 1776., Oliver Ellsworth
Order To Pay Soldiers, Signed By Oliver Ellsworth, January 1776., Oliver Ellsworth
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Oliver Ellsworth instructs addressee to pay soldiers returning to camp, January 1776.
Ten Pound (£10) Note Of South Carolina Currency, 1775., Provincial Congress Of South Carolina, Gideon Dupont, Edward Blake, Thomas Corbett, Aaron Loocock, William Parker
Ten Pound (£10) Note Of South Carolina Currency, 1775., Provincial Congress Of South Carolina, Gideon Dupont, Edward Blake, Thomas Corbett, Aaron Loocock, William Parker
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
This South Carolina certificate no. 36967 "entitles the bearer to Ten Pounds Current Money." Signed by Gideon Dupont, Aaron Loocock, Thomas Corbett, William Parker, and Edward Blake.
Quit-Rent Receipt For 401.5 Acres Of Land In South Carolina, 1750., George William Frederick, George Someby
Quit-Rent Receipt For 401.5 Acres Of Land In South Carolina, 1750., George William Frederick, George Someby
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Receipt for quit-rent of 16 shillings paid by Thomas Lamboll for 401.5 acres in Berkeley and (historical) Craven County, South Carolina, 1750.