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Volume I, Number 6 of the newspaper, “a National Journal devoted to Politics, Literature and Finance.” This issue includes a portion of an address on federalism by Alexander Del Mar given before the Liberal Club of New York City, as well as details of the debate that followed Del Mar’s remarks.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1873-02-22
In a portion of a letter, excerpted in Worthing Chauncey Ford’s Writings of George Washington, George Washington tells John Adams that he had read about a sword from an unknown Dutch maker that was intended for him, but pawned in Alexandria. He asks Adams, who is serving as a minister in Holland, to find out what he can about the sword. An annotation from Ford says that the sword was made by Theophilus Alte. Alte sent his son to give the sword to Washington, but the son sold it at a tavern and disappeared. The sword is currently in the possession of Alice Lawrason Riggs.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-18
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1907-04-10
Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Receipt for Cornelius C. Roosevelt’s payment on Interest Certificate No. 3037; 1 pound, 16 shillings, 9 pence to fulfill 1/4 payment of the certificate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1790-09-30
Transcript of a letter by George Washington on the principles that should guide the United States in foreign politics and other matters. Washington also references a “Plan of a New City,” referring to Washington, D.C. A fragment of the original handwritten letter is included.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1793-04-22
Transcript of Benjamin Franklin’s letter to his sister Jane Mecom on the tenth anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Franklin thanks her for the soap and explains that “bad spelling” is not her fault.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1786-07-04
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1898-03-31
Metropolitan Club (Washington, D.C.)
Typed transcript of a letter in which William Shippen rejoices in the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the opportunity it affords his country to set the course of its government on a firm foundation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1776-07-27
Note promises to pay 2000 pounds from the State of Massachusetts Bay to Captain Luke Day, by March 1, 1783, with interest of 6% per annum. The note is apparently related to service with the Continental Army.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1780-01-01
Former Kansas Senator Joseph Ralph Burton sits at a desk writing, “I shall talk when not writing and write when not talking.” Former ambassador Bellamy Storer, heavily bandaged and on crutches, stands behind him saying, “Take my advice, don’t do it.” Behind them hangs a picture of “Pres Roosevelt,” turned to the wall.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-26
Senator Platt is not familiar with P. P. Casey and is unsure if he resides in New York City, or is a pastor at a New York church. However, he has no objections to Casey’s appointment as a military chaplain.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-12
Appointment of William Stephens as Attorney General of the Province of Georgia, signed by Archibald Bulloch, first president and commander-in-chief of the province (later governor of the state). Bulloch was the great-great-grandfather of Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1776-04-20
Paul Niedieck informs President Roosevelt that he and Captain Charles Robert Eustace Radclyffe completed their journey to Kamchatka, Siberia, and Alaska. Niedieck is close to completing a book on his travels and asks if he might dedicate the book to Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-22
Emil Hartman received a letter from Vice President Roosevelt requesting further information in the duel between Hartman’s son, Adolph, and Lieutenant Pachmann of the German army that took place in Aachen, Germany. The duel was over an insult to the United States. Hartman was pleased that Roosevelt was interested in the duel and sent him the original letters he received from his son.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-26
The creation of the Northern Securities Company is another step towards the consolidation of the nation’s railroad system. The new entity is almost a monopoly west of the Mississippi River. If railroad consolidation and organization continues the government will be in a perfect position to assume control.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-14
Typed transcript of an invoice for upholstery at Mount Vernon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1759-08
James Roosevelt attempts to settle payment on a bond from Josiah Holmes, Esq. Roosevelt asks Holmes to settle between him and the former holder of the bond, Mr. Leffers, rather than allowing the matter to go to law.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1764-12
The author attacks President Roosevelt for meeting with Booker T. Washington and courting the African American vote. The article claims that the African Americans of Albertville, Alabama, do not believe in racial equality and would give Roosevelt a cold reception.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901
John W. Cary claims that he collected funds for the Wimberly Combine of New Orleans, Louisiana, at the direction of Henry Demas. There was an understanding that the people who donated would be appointed to federal positions and Cary would also receive an appointment for his work. No one has received an appointment and Cary has been threatened with prosecution. Cary suggests that if President McKinley looks into the matter the people will be given back their money.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1898-11-07