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Note from Thomas Jefferson to John Barnes, 1803 January 23

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President Thomas Jefferson writes this note regarding the payment of the Jefferson daughters' (Maria Eppes and Martha Randolph) trip to Virginia.

Letter from President James Madison to Senator David Daggett, 1817 January 1

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President James Madison requests Connecticut Senator Daggett's presence at a special session of the Senate held on March 4, 1817. At this session, Vice President elect Daniel D. Tompkins was sworn into office, just prior to newly elected President…

Letter of reference for Mr. Janes, 1829 March 12

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President Andrew Jackson writes a reference letter for a law student.

Letter from Francis Scott Key to John H. Sherbourne, 1838 July 11

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This letter from United States District Attorney for the District of Columbia Francis Scott Key discusses a legal decision against John P. Decatur in 1837.

Appointment of Midshipman William A. Whitfield, 1838 January 30

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President Martin Van Buren appoints William A. Whitfield to the United States Naval Academy. Signed by the President and the Secretary of the Navy, Mahlon Dickerson.

Free franked envelope addressed to James Doty, 1841 July 8

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Free franked envelope addressed to James Doty. Dated July 8, 1841. Secretary of State Daniel Webster signed this free franked envelope addressed to James Doty, the Governor of Wisconsin Territory.

Letter from President James K. Polk to Minister George Bancroft, 1847 June 19

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Letter from President James K. Polk to Minister George Bancroft. Dated June 19, 1847. President James K. Polk writes a letter of introduction for the Sharps, two young Kentuckians on a trip to London.

Appointment of Midshipman Thomas C. Harris, 1849 September 28

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President Zachary Taylor appoints Midshipman Thomas C. Harris as a passed midshipman. Signed by the President and Secretary of the Navy William B. Preston.

Authorization to affix the Seal of the United States to a document for the Barque Sardinian, 1850 August 28

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President Millard Fillmore authorizes the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to a related document for the Barque Sardinian.

Letter of introduction from President Franklin Pierce for a former schoolmate, 1853 October 13

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Letter of introduction from President Franklin Pierce for a former schoolmate. Dated October 13, 1853. President Franklin Pierce writes a letter of introduction for a former schoolmate.