Manuscripts
John Drake Sloat letter to L. Handy
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John F.W. (John Frederick William) Herschel letter to Sir Charles Wood
Manuscripts
In this handwritten, signed letter, Herschel is introducing his eldest son, Sir William James Herschel, to British politician Sir Charles Wood. Herschel's son was on a leave of absence from his duties in India to study law in England.
mssHM 75938
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Horatio Nelson, Viscount Nelson letter
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L.S. from Horatio Nelson to the Prinicipal Officers & Commissioners of His Majestys Navy regarding wages due various sailors. The letter was written by a secretary and only signed by Nelson; written aboard the H.M.S. Boreas at the Nore.
mssHM 80326
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John Tyler papers
Manuscripts
This collection primarily consists of letters to John Tyler, from 1842 to 1852, many of them invitations to visit or attend various cities, clubs, societies, and celebrations. Correspondence also concerns the Democratic Party, politics; and the 1844 election, party division, and Tyler's withdrawal from the race. Also present are financial records of White House expenses while Tyler was in office in 1844, Tyler's opinion on the published correspondence of Henry Clay, and a document in Tyler's hand regarding the 1830s military leave of absence case of a Lieutenant Schamberg. In addition, the collection contains an 1838 copybook belonging to Benjamin Harker, the son of Benjamin Harker, founder of the Harker Pottery Company in East Liverpool, Ohio.
mssTyler
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John Charles Frémont letter to Edward Meyer Kern
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Frémont informs Kern that Kern is in command of Fort Sacramento while Frémont is away. Frémont states he will return in ten days, at which time they will begin their journey home. Kern is given leave to shoot anyone who endangers the fort.
mssHM 21241
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John Quincy Adams, Washington, D.C., letter to John Quincy Adams, Quincy
Manuscripts
Autograph letter signed. Letter to his nephew in Navy regarding his passing exams; also communicated his desire to join Mediterranean squadron to Secretary of the Navy. (1 page)
mssShapiro
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John Tyler letter to Secretary of the Navy John Mason
Manuscripts
Autograph letter signed. Regarding shoes for the marines. Letter addressed only to "Secretary of the Navy." (1 page and addressed cover)
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