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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 from President James Monroe, 1818 August 19

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

Letter of reference for Mr. Janes, 1829 March 12

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

West Point paycheck, 1829 May 25

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

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 Queen Victoria to the Sovereign Landgrave of Hesse-Homburg, 1843 May 20

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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, 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.