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Full-Text Articles in United States History
J. R. Poinsett Letter To Hugh Swinton Legare, Dated October 10, 1837., Joel Roberts Poinsett
J. R. Poinsett Letter To Hugh Swinton Legare, Dated October 10, 1837., Joel Roberts Poinsett
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
J. R. Poinsett writes to H. S. Legare requesting to speak with him about a current discussion topic before presenting his speech. Dated October 10, 1837.
Land Grant For 160 Acres In Lima, Ohio, Granted By President Martin Van Buren, 1837., Martin Van Buren, David Thatcher
Land Grant For 160 Acres In Lima, Ohio, Granted By President Martin Van Buren, 1837., Martin Van Buren, David Thatcher
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
David Thatcher, of Montgomery County, Ohio is granted 160 acres in Lima, Ohio. Granted by President Van Buren and signed by his delegate for him, 21 August 1837. On parchment, with Seal of the General Land Office adhered.
Land Grant Certificate For 40 Acres Indiana, Signed By Martin Van Buren (As President Of U.S.). March 15, 1837., Martin Van Buren President
Land Grant Certificate For 40 Acres Indiana, Signed By Martin Van Buren (As President Of U.S.). March 15, 1837., Martin Van Buren President
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Land grant certificate for 40 acres in or near Vincennes, Indiana, granted to one Henry Sipes of Monroe County, Indiana; signed by President Martin Van Buren. March 15, 1837.
Dolley Madison, Wife Of James Madison, Letter To President Andrew Jackson About The Death Of Her Husband, Founding Father And Former President James Madison. Dated September 2, 1836., Dolley Madison
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
The notes penciled in the margins of the manuscript (apparently written by Allen C. Clark) indicate that this is the final draft of this letter to Andrew Jackson upon the death of her husband.
Sam Ralston Poetry Manuscript (Song), Sam. Ralston
Sam Ralston Poetry Manuscript (Song), Sam. Ralston
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
3 page manuscript of verse entitled: “Written for the celebration of the 4th of July 1836 at Plymouth, Mississippi.” First stanza begins: “The hour has come, when Texians brave – Must choose bright glory, or the Grave;” Accompanying note explains “Ralston most likely went with Quitman to fight for Texas independence.”
Letter From Richard M. Johnson Enclosing Several Letters From Citizens Of Doctor John N. Wren Of Cincinatti, Dated January 27, 1836., Richard Mentor Johnson
Letter From Richard M. Johnson Enclosing Several Letters From Citizens Of Doctor John N. Wren Of Cincinatti, Dated January 27, 1836., Richard Mentor Johnson
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Johnson, a representative of Kentucky in the U.S. House of Representatives, writes and encloses several letters from highly respectable citizens of Doctor John N. Wren of Cincinnatti, for Lieutenant in the Marine Corps and requests acknowledgement if there are any vacancies, dated January 27, 1836.
Honorable Discharge From The Army Of The Republic Of Texas For Mitchell George, Signed By Barnard Bee, Sr., No Date, Barnard Elliot Bee Senior
Honorable Discharge From The Army Of The Republic Of Texas For Mitchell George, Signed By Barnard Bee, Sr., No Date, Barnard Elliot Bee Senior
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Mitchell George, 21 years old, farmer, who enlisted in May of 1836 is honorably discharged from the Army of the Republic of Texas.
Document Allotting Thomas W. Seabrook Estate To R. Berry, May 21 1836. Signed By James Gadsden., James Gadsden
Document Allotting Thomas W. Seabrook Estate To R. Berry, May 21 1836. Signed By James Gadsden., James Gadsden
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
In this document signed by James Gadsden, the Estate of Thomas W. Seabrook is allotted to R. Berry for $1179.99 on May 21st, 1836. Includes a list of items sold dating from January 1, 1835- February 25, 1836. James Gadsden was a diplomat, businessman, soldier, and the namesake of the Gadsden Purchase.
Letter From William C. Preston To Miss Silsbee, 1835., William C. Preston Senator
Letter From William C. Preston To Miss Silsbee, 1835., William C. Preston Senator
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
A letter from William C. Preston to Miss. Silsbee. Reference to a satire by Alexander Pope. February, 1835.
Order To Pay Chu Walookee $7.50 From Public Funds For His Services, Endorsed By John Ross On Verso. August 23, 1834., John Ross, Richard Taylor, William Rogers
Order To Pay Chu Walookee $7.50 From Public Funds For His Services, Endorsed By John Ross On Verso. August 23, 1834., John Ross, Richard Taylor, William Rogers
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Order to pay and authorization by John Ross for $7.50 of public funds be paid to Chuwalookee for his services. Dated August 23rd, 1834.
Abstract Of Laws And Regulations At Harvard University For Parents Or Guardians Of Nathan Hale, Jr., A Member Of The Freshman Class. Signed By Josiah Quincy, Cambridge, July 17, 1834., Josiah Quincy
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
This form states Nathan Hale, Jr. is admitted a member of the Freshman class on probation. The document presents an abstract of laws and regulations once accepted and disccuses the terms of admission and matriculation, dress code, and billing information. Signed by Josiah Quincy, the president of Harvard University, and dated July 17, 1834.
John P. Kennedy Letter To The President Of The Bank Of Baltimore, Dated July 16, 1834., John Pendleton Kennedy
John P. Kennedy Letter To The President Of The Bank Of Baltimore, Dated July 16, 1834., John Pendleton Kennedy
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
John Pendleton Kennedy writes to the President of the Bank of Baltimore to inform him of the decision to move a case regarding Richard G. Cox to a concern of the Court of Law, dated July 16, 1834, Baltimore, Maryland.
M.C. Perry Letter To Acting Sailing Master, George A. Prentiss. New York, 1834., Matthew Calbraith Perry Master Commander, George A. Prentiss Acting Sailing Master
M.C. Perry Letter To Acting Sailing Master, George A. Prentiss. New York, 1834., Matthew Calbraith Perry Master Commander, George A. Prentiss Acting Sailing Master
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Master Commander M. C. Perry orders Acting Sailing Master George A. Prentiss to report to the "Commanding Office of the Receiving Ships for performing duty on board that vessel," dated February 4, 1834.
Marriage License For Mathew Morehead And Elizabeth Snodgrass, Signed By A Clerk Of Court, Sangamon County, Illinois, January 24, 1834., Peter Cartwright
Marriage License For Mathew Morehead And Elizabeth Snodgrass, Signed By A Clerk Of Court, Sangamon County, Illinois, January 24, 1834., Peter Cartwright
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Handwritten note on rites of matrimony performed by Peter Cartwright, a Methodist clergyman, dated February 6, 1834.
Business Letter Signed By R. B. Taney, As Secretary Of The Treasury, In Which He Notifies A William B. Rochester That His Inquiry Has Been Forwarded To The War Department. 1833., Roger Brooke Taney
Business Letter Signed By R. B. Taney, As Secretary Of The Treasury, In Which He Notifies A William B. Rochester That His Inquiry Has Been Forwarded To The War Department. 1833., Roger Brooke Taney
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Taney conveys that Rochester's letter has been "referred to the War Departament for an answer." Washington, D.C., November 21, 1833.
Andrew Jackson Letter To Henry Baldwin Requesting Information "In Respect To [A] Confidential Letter" Jackson Wrote In 1818. Dated 1831, Washington, D.C., Andrew Jackson
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
President at the time of writing, Jackson asks Henry Baldwin, his friend and Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, to "obtain for me the desired information in respect to my confidential letter to Mr. M. of the 6th of January 1818."
Marquis De Lafayette Letter In French Regarding A John Burell. France, 1830., Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette
Marquis De Lafayette Letter In French Regarding A John Burell. France, 1830., Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
This letter is addressed to a Mr. Borely in Marseille, and concerns the life and estate of John Burell. In French.
Charles Carroll Letter In Which He Discusses Business Matters, The Health Of His Daughter, And The Weather. 1829., Charles Carroll Iii, Of Carrollton
Charles Carroll Letter In Which He Discusses Business Matters, The Health Of His Daughter, And The Weather. 1829., Charles Carroll Iii, Of Carrollton
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Charles Carroll of Carrollton was a wealthy Maryland planter and the last signer of the Declaration of Independence to die. This letter was written 3 years before his death at age 95. In it he discusses domestic and farming matters, with specific reference to the health of Mrs. Harper, most likely his daughter, the widow of Robert Goodloe Harper.
Charles Carroll Of Carrollton Writes About Flour Prices, His Daughter And Her Illness, And The Weather, 1829, Charles Carroll
Charles Carroll Of Carrollton Writes About Flour Prices, His Daughter And Her Illness, And The Weather, 1829, Charles Carroll
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Charles Carroll of Carrollton was a wealthy Maryland planter and an early advocate of independence from Great Britain. He was a continental Congress delegate and a US Senator for Maryland. He was the last signer of the Declaration of Independence to die. This letter was written 3 years before his death at age 95. The Mrs. Harper he writes about it most likely his daughter, the widow of Robert Goodloe Harper.
Letter From Charles Carroll Of Carrollton Concerning Outstanding Debt Owed Him. 1829., Charles Carroll Iii, Of Carrollton
Letter From Charles Carroll Of Carrollton Concerning Outstanding Debt Owed Him. 1829., Charles Carroll Iii, Of Carrollton
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Charles Carroll of Carrollton was a wealthy Maryland planter and the last signer of the Declaration of Independence to die. This letter, concerning an outstanding debt owed to him, was written 3 years before his death at age 95.
List Of Enslaved People, Including Their Ages, At Spring Garden Plantation, Florida, 1829., Spring Garden Plantation
List Of Enslaved People, Including Their Ages, At Spring Garden Plantation, Florida, 1829., Spring Garden Plantation
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
This item is a list of over 80 enslaved people of African descent at Spring Garden, a plantation in present-day DeLeon Springs State Park, Florida. The list notes the first names of enslave persons and their ages. Annotations indicate occupations and work assignments, family units, and if individuals were sent to Charleston or sold locally. The meaning of some annotations are unclear or at least not explicit, such as small circles next to females' names. Annotations indicate this list was used as reference more than once. One pair of twins is noted as are several infants. Reference to the names …
Charles Carroll Letter Regarding Business Matters, Repairs On His Properties, And Behavior Of His Tenants. 1827., Charles Carroll Iii, Of Carrollton
Charles Carroll Letter Regarding Business Matters, Repairs On His Properties, And Behavior Of His Tenants. 1827., Charles Carroll Iii, Of Carrollton
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Charles Carroll of Carrollton was a wealthy Maryland planter and the last signer of the Declaration of Independence to die. This letter is to James F. Brice and discusses financial matters and refers to his account with Mr. Randall.
Joel Poinsett Letter To Thomas Milton Regarding Receipt Of Documents For Cargo Of The Schooner Fair American, Dated November 14 1826., Joel Roberts Poinsett
Joel Poinsett Letter To Thomas Milton Regarding Receipt Of Documents For Cargo Of The Schooner Fair American, Dated November 14 1826., Joel Roberts Poinsett
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
J. R. Poinsett, the US Minister to Mexico, writes to Thomas Milton about the receipt of documents and communication regarding seizures of cargo of the Schooner Fair American. He reports "everything has been done to induce the Government to reorder justice to the claimants...you may depend upon my continuining to prosecute this claim agreeably to my instructions from the Secretary of State." dated November 14, 1826.
Marquis De Lafayette Letter To Francis Huger Regarding The Former's Tour Of The U.S. 1825., Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette
Marquis De Lafayette Letter To Francis Huger Regarding The Former's Tour Of The U.S. 1825., Marie-Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier Lafayette
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
This letter to Francis Huger regards Lafayette's tour of the United States. Huger was the son of Isaac Huger, befriended by Lafayette during the American Revolution. Here Lafayette writes about his progress towards South Carolina on the tour.
Aaron Burr Letter To Samuel C. Reid Regarding Travel And Meeting Arrangments. Albany, N.Y., 1824., Aaron Burr
Aaron Burr Letter To Samuel C. Reid Regarding Travel And Meeting Arrangments. Albany, N.Y., 1824., Aaron Burr
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Burr sends a letter to Reid, a U.S. naval officer, saying he arrives in New York in two days. Burr further instructs Reid to meet him at 51 Nassau St. at 9AM Sunday morning. 1824.
Deed Of Sale For Seven People (As Slaves) Sold By William O'Neale To John Henry Eaton, Washington, D.C., April 10, 1823., William O'Neale, John Henry Eaton
Deed Of Sale For Seven People (As Slaves) Sold By William O'Neale To John Henry Eaton, Washington, D.C., April 10, 1823., William O'Neale, John Henry Eaton
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
This deed or receipt acknowledges the exchange of $800 for seven slaves: Betsy Baker, 55; Nelly, 36 and her son Jim, 12 and daughter Jane, 7; Henney, 40, and her son Washington, 5; and Polly Quander, 21.
Letter From Joel R. Poinsett To Captain Finch Concerning An Opinion On A Proposition, Dated January 27, 1822., Joel Roberts Poinsett
Letter From Joel R. Poinsett To Captain Finch Concerning An Opinion On A Proposition, Dated January 27, 1822., Joel Roberts Poinsett
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Joel R. Poinsett, the US Minister to Mexico, writes to Captain Finch confirming his opinion to oppose a proposition made by Mr. McWhiteman about small vessels of war, dated January 27, 1822.
David Porter Promise To Pay John Rodgers $700 Sixty Days After March 6, 1821., David Porter
David Porter Promise To Pay John Rodgers $700 Sixty Days After March 6, 1821., David Porter
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
Porter and Rodgers were American naval officers noted for, among other things, their service in the War of 1812. In this note, David Porter promises to pay John Rodgers $700, sixty days after March 6, 1821.
Revolutionary War Claim For Abijah Hubbard Signed By John C. Calhoun, March 18, 1818., John C. Calhoun
Revolutionary War Claim For Abijah Hubbard Signed By John C. Calhoun, March 18, 1818., John C. Calhoun
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
As Secretary of War in this Revolutionary War claim, Calhoun inscribes Abijah Hubbard, late of sergeant of the Revolution, on the Pension List of the New York Agency at the rate of eight dollars per month, dated March 18, 1818.
Roger Taney Promissory Note, Signed By Matthew Flume, October 4, 1818., Roger Brooke Taney, Matthew Flume, Singleton Duval
Roger Taney Promissory Note, Signed By Matthew Flume, October 4, 1818., Roger Brooke Taney, Matthew Flume, Singleton Duval
Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection
In this item Matthew Flume promises to pay Roger B. Taney $100 as soon as a land deed is obtained transferring 41 and 3/4 acres from Henry Peakly to Flume. Witnessed by Singleton Duval and signed by Matthew Flume. Dated October 4, 1818.