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Chester A. Arthur, Washington, D.C., letter to John Schuyler Crosby, Florence, Italy :

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    William H. Taft, Washington, D.C., letter to Hamilton Holt, New York :

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    Taft apologizes that he cannot write an article for the Independent about the Philippines.

    mssHM 4676

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    Andrew Jackson, Washington, D.C., letter to Rachel Jackson, near Nashville, Tennessee :

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    Jackson reports on his health and the weather; sends instructions for Mr. Parsons' treatment of enslaved laborers at the Hermitage; expresses his expectations for the behavior of adopted sons.

    mssHM 23060

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    James Monroe, Washington, D.C., letter to Henry Dearborn :

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    Letter discusses possible court of inquiry for Henry Dearborn regarding the withdrawal of his command during the War of 1812. Monroe offers opinions on Dearborn's removal and expresses the support of himself and of President Madison. Letter is addressed "Dear Sir"; recipient identified as Henry Dearborn in Papers of James Monroe and in Writings of James Monroe.

    mssHM 23015

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    Grover Cleveland, Executive Mansion, Washington, D.C., letter to V.W. Foster, Chicago :

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    Cleveland thanks Foster for the letters and clippings; he expresses government support for citizens "who deem themselves in danger from the indians," and states it is "not remiss in efforts for their protection." Includes stamped and addressed envelope.

    mssHM 15548

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    Millard Fillmore, Washington, D.C., letter to Sarah J. Buell Hale, Philadelphia :

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    Regarding Hale's campaign for a national day of thanksgiving. Fillmore expresses the opinion that Congress would not find it an appropriate subject for legislation and that he does not think it should be an executive action but should be left to state governors.

    mssHM 20515

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    Andrew Jackson, Washington, D.C., letter to Andrew Jackson, Jr. :

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    Jackson is happy to hear that Sarah (Andrew Jackson Jr.'s wife Sarah Yorke Jackson) and Rachel (their daughter) are doing well. Provides instructions and guidance for various tasks at the Hermitage including sales of cotton crop and stock, use of stud colt, and the need for housing for fowl and stables. Jackson also mentions the illness of Sampson, an enslaved laborer at the Hermitage, and others (text damaged). Discusses financial details on purchase of land from Alexander. Jackson expresses his gratification that the tomb for Rachel Jackson is complete. Item is slightly damaged, some text missing.

    mssHM 23117