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Appeal to President Martin Van Buren to use his influence with the Pasha of Egypt to obtain just treatment for the Jews of Damascus.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1840-08-24
Response to appeal for President Martin Van Buren to exert influence to ensure just treatment of the Jews of Damascus.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1840-08-26
The USS Des Moines and USS Tacoma or another vessel of that class are at Norfolk and will start as soon as they can be operated, probably 24 to 36 hours. If other force is needed, the USS Minneapolis, USS Cleveland, or USS Denver can be added immediately or the coast defense monitors all are ready.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-08
Deposition in the case of William Jagger, plaintiff, and Samuel Phillips, defendant. The central character in the case is Thomas Hart Benton. The deposee testifies that Benton stole money from him and his companions when they were students at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1842-09-16
Excerpt from the Second War between the United States of America and Great Britain, regarding the court-martial and later acquittal of Lieutenant William S. Cox in the loss of the USS Chesapeake during the War of 1812.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1846
A trace copy of the marriage record for Theodore Roosevelt and Martha Bulloch. They married December 18, 1853.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1853-12-18
Description of the passage by Congress and the text of reciprocity treaties with Canada (1854), Hawaii (1876), and Mexico (1884), excerpted from the Congressional Globe and the Congressional Record.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1854-1884
Reprint of an address delivered at Columbus, Ohio, on April 11 and April 17, 1861, at the outbreak of the Civil War, by the Adjutant-General of Ohio. Originally printed by Harris & Hurd, Columbus, OH, 1861.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911
Transcript copy of a letter acknowledging receipt of the Congressional Pamphlet laws, and inquiring about members of his former Cabinet, particularly Secretary of War Joseph Holt and Attorneys General Jeremiah Black and Edwin M. Stanton. Buchanan expresses confidence that his administration can stand any test, despite a supposition that there may be an investigation regarding Fort Sumter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1861-04-30
William H. Bulloch forwards three lists for Chatham County and $121 sent by express. He requests a receipt for both the lists and the money.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1863-01-13
A plan of compromise with the South which became known as “The Chicago Platform,” it promised an immediate cessation of hostilities and a restoration of the Union.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1864
President Lincoln sends condolences to Mrs. Bixby on the loss of five sons who fought in the Civil War. This copy of the letter was sent by Berry Brothers, Ltd., Varnish Manufacturers, Detroit, “with the feeling that every home, where it hangs upon the wall, will, in some way, be bettered.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1864-11-21
Undated newspaper article regarding “Dakota Dan Russell,” a rancher in Medora, North Dakota, who claimed he was an heir to Daniel Blake Russell’s million dollar estate in Boston, Massachusetts.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
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Undated brief history of the beef corral and packing plant built by Marquis de Morès in 1884, including a diagram and details about its development as a prairie dog town.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Unknown
Handwritten poem describing Badlands ranchers and brands; mentions Theodore Roosevelt as “the greatest cow boy in all the land.” It was written on stationery with “Ben C. Bird” printed on the top.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Unknown
Handwritten note mentioning various sheets of documents in the THRO collection.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Unknown
Two-page section of a THRO publications reference list of books and articles about Theodore Roosevelt’s time in the Badlands and the Medora, North Dakota, area as well as Yellowstone Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1970-1990
Museum exhibit layout sketch for Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1987-04-22
Historian Ray H. Mattison summarizes research he has done at the State Historical Society of North Dakota, regarding Theodore Roosevelt’s cattle ranches, in order to collect materials to be used at Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-03-21
Ray H. Mattison writes Allyn F. Hanks detailing his research progress regarding Theodore Roosevelt and early ranching in North and South Dakota. Mattison mentions his sources, the Bad Lands Cow Boy, Black Hills Weekly Journal, and the Bismarck Tribune.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-01-25