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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…

In this letter, President James Monroe suggests the inadvisability of granting a warrant to an applicant from New York.

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

A paycheck issued to Cadet Robert E. Lee by the Treasurer of the United States Military Academy. Endorsed by Cadet Lee on the reverse.

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.

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

This letter from Queen Victoria to her cousin, Philip, Landgrave of Hesse-Homburg, announces the birth of her third child, Princess Alice.

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.

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