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Letter from Thomas Jefferson to George Washington

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Letter from Thomas Jefferson to George Washington

Record Group 59: General Records of the Department of State Series: Letters Received File Unit: April THRU July 1791

Bennington June 5. 1791.

Sir

In my last letter from Philadelphia, I mentioned that Mr Madison & myself were about to take a trip up the North river as far as

circumstances should permit. The levelness of the roads led us quite

on to Lake George, where taking boat we went through that, and about

25 miles into Lake Champlain. returning then to Saratoga, we concluded to cross over thro’ Vermont to Connecticut river and go down

that instead of the North river which we had already seen, and we

are so far on that rout. in the course of our journey we have had opportunities of visiting Stillwater, Saratoga, Forts Wm. Henry & George

Ticonderoga, Crown point, & the scene of Genl. Starke’s victory.

I have availed myself of such opportunities as occurred to enquire into the grounds of the report that something disagreeable had

taken place in the vicinities of the British ports. it seems to have been

the following incident. they had held a small port at a blockhouse on

the North Hero, an island on the Vermont side of Lake Champlain, & something

further South than their principal port at the Point au fer. the Maria,

hitherto stationed at the latter, for Custom house purposes, was sent to

the Block-house, & there exercised her usual visits on boats passing to

& from Canada. this being an exercise of power further within our

jurisdiction became the subject of notice & clamour with our citizens

in that quarter. the vessel has been since recalled to the Point au fer,

& being unfit for service, a new one is to be built to perform her functions.

this she has usually done at the Point au fer with a good deal of rigour,

bringing all vessels to at that place, & sometimes under such circumstances

of wind & weather as to have occasioned the loss of two vessels & cargoes.

The President of the U.S. these these circumstances produce strong sensations in that quarter, & not

friendly to the character of our government. the establishment of a customhouse at Albany, nearly opposite to Point au fer, has given the British considerable alarm. a groundless story of 200 Americans seen in arms near

Point au fer, has been the cause, or the pretext, of their reinforcing that place

a few days ago with a company of men from St. John’s. it is said here they

have called in their guard from the Block-house, but the information

is not direct enough to command entire belief.

On enquiring into the dispositions in Canada on the subject of the

projected form of government there, we learn, that they are divided into

two parties; the English who desire something like an English constitution

but so modelled as to oblige the French to chuse a certain proportion of English representatives, & the French who with a continuance of the French

laws, moderated by some engraftments from the English code. The

judge of their common pleas heads the former party, & Smith the

chief justice secretly guides the latter.

We encounter the Green mountains tomorrow, with cavalry in

part disabled, so as to render our progress a little incertain. I presume however I shall be in Philadelphia in a fortnight. I have

the honour to be with sentiments of the most perfect respect

& attachment, Sir,

Your most obedient

& most humble servant

Th. Jefferson

Copy of a Treaty Between the United States of America and Mes-quaw-buck, a Chief of the Pattawatomie…

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Copy of a Treaty Between the United States of America and Mes-quaw-buck, a Chief of the Pattawatomie Tribe of Indians, and His Band

Record Group 75: Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Series: Printed Copies of Ratified Treaties File Unit: March 26, 1836 (#200)

TREATY BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND MES-QUAW-BUCK, A CHIEF OF THE POTTAWATAMIE TRIBE OF INDIANS, AND HIS BAND.

_____________________

CONCLUDED MARCH 26, 1836-RATIFIED JUNE 4, 1836.

ANDREW JACKSON,

PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA,

To all and singular to whom these presents shall come, Greeting:

WHEREAS a treaty was made and concluded between the United States of America and Mes-quaw-buck, a chief of the Pattawatomie tribe of Indians, and his band, at Turkey Creek Prairie, Indiana, on the twenty-sixth day of march, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-six, which treaty is in the words following, to wit:

Articles of a treaty made and concluded at camp in Turkey Creek Prairie, in the State of Indiana, between Abel C. Pepper commissioner of the United States and Mes-qaw-buck, a chief of the Pottawatamy tribe of Indians and his band, on the twenty-sixth day of March, in the year, eighteen hundred and thirty-six.

ART. 1. The above named chief and his band hereby cede to the United States the four sections of land reserved for them by the second article of the treaty between the United States and the Potawatamy Indians, on Tippecanoe river on the twenty-seventh day of October 1832.

ART.2. In consideration of the cession aforesaid the United States stipulate to pay the above named chief and his bad the sum of twenty-five hundred and sixty dollars in specie at the next payment of annuity after the ratification of this treaty.

ART.3. The United States stipulate to provide for the payment of the necessary expenses attending the making and concluding this treaty.

ART. 4. The above named chief and his band agree to yield peaceable possession of the above sections of land and remove to the country west of the Mississippi provided for the Pottawatamy nation by the United States, within two years from this date.

ART.5. This treaty shall be binding upon both parties from the date of its ratification by the President and Senate of the United States.

ART. 6. Whereas, Henry Ossum has lived many years on the lands of the above named chief and his band-has furnished them with provision and blankets when they were poor and destitute-has made valuable improvements on the said land, and whereas, the said chief and his band acknowledge themselves to be justly indebted to the said Henry Ossum in the sum of three thousand dollars, it is hereby stipulated that from the cession aforesaid a reservation of two of the above four sections is made for Henry Ossum to be patented to him by the United States, the said reserve is to include Ossums improvement on which he now lives and Mis-quaw-bucks village. If this article shall be ratified by the President and Senate of the United States.

Then twelve hundred and eighty dollars of the above consideration shall be withheld from the aforesaid chief and his band in the payment for the cession aforesaid; but if this article of the treaty shall not be approved and ratified by the President and Senate of the United States, it is expressly understood that the rejection thereof shall not viciate or make void any other article or stipulation of the above treaty.

In testimony whereof the said A.C. Pepper commissioner on the part of the United States, and the above named chief and head men for themselves and their band, have hereunto subscribed their names, the day and year above written.

A.C. PEPPER.

Mes-quaw-buck, his x mark.

Mess-Sett, his x mark.

Muck Rose, his x mark.

Waw-baw-que-ke-aw, his x mark.

Naush-waw-pi-tant, his x mark.

Che-qua-sau-quah, her x mark.

C. Carter, Secretary.

Edward McCartney, Enteprt.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT KNOWN, THAT I, ANDREW JACKSON, President of the United States of America, having seen and considered the said treaty, do, in pursuance of the advice and consent of the Senate, as expressed in their resolution of the thirtieth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and thirty-six, accept, ratify, and confirm the same, with the exception of the sixth article, as excepted in the aforesaid resolution of the Senate; which sixth article is as follows: “Art. 6. Whereas, Henry Ossum, has lived many years on the lands of the above named chief and his band-has furnished them with provision and blankets when they were poor and destitute-has made valuable improvements on the said land; and whereas, the said chief and his band acknowledge themselves to be justly indebted to the said Henry Ossum-in the sum of three thousand dollars; it is hereby stipulated that from the cession aforesaid a reservation of two of the above four sections is made for Henry Ossu, to be patented to him by the United States; the said reserve is to include Ossum’s improvement, on which he now lives, and Mes-quaw-buck’s village. If this article shall be ratified by the President and Senate of the United States, then twelve hundred and eighty dollars of the above consideration shall be withheld from the aforesaid chief and his band, in the payment for the cession aforesaid; but if this article of the treaty shall not be approved and ratified by the President and Senate of the United States, it is expressly understood that the rejection thereof shall not vitiate or make void any other article or stipulation of the above treaty.”

In testimony whereof, I have caused the seal of the United States to be hereunto affixed, having signed the same with my hand.

Done at the city of Washington, this fourth day of June, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-six, and of the independence of the United States the sixtieth.

ANDREW JACKSON.

By the President:

JOHN FORSYTH,

Secretary of State.

Dr. Yates and the Government Milch Goats

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Dr. Yates and the Government Milch Goats

Record Group 75: Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Series: Blackfeet Industrial Survey

[photo of man and goats by side of log cabin]

DR. YATES AND THE GOVERNMENT MILCH GOATS

The milch goats are now located at the Heart Butte district as was originally intended when purchased by the Commissioner.

The picture shows Dr. Yates, the district physician. Dr. Yates is a milch goat enthusiast and knows how to take care of them. He has recently had his milch goat and two kids shipped from Kansas to Heart Butte in order that he might have them for his own purposes. He is interesting the Indians in this activity and it seems exceedingly fortunate that we have a physician in this district interested along these lines since it was decided to start this industry in that district.

Date of picture June 3, 1921

289 - People to People (interactions with civilians) - June 2, 1966

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289 - People to People (interactions with civilians) - June 2, 1966

Record Group 127: Records of the U.S. Marine Corps Series: Black and White Photographs of Marine Corps Activities in Vietnam File Unit: Divider/Subject - 289 - People to People (interactions with civilians)

1D-3-153-66

1stMarDiv

Vietnam

2Jun66 Photog: Cpl. Caspard

Marines from the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, and Vietnamese villagers unload a truck load of food, clothing, books, and games that was sent to Vietnam by students at the Escondido High School, Escondido, California.

DEFENSE DEPT. PHOTO (MARINE CORPS)

rwa A369181

127 GVB-298

Letter from P. T. Scruggs to Jefferson Davis Regarding General Gideon Pillow’s Operations

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Letter from P. T. Scruggs to Jefferson Davis Regarding General Gideon Pillow’s Operations

Record Group 109: War Department Collection of Confederate Records Series: Letters Received by the Confederate Secretary of War

Memphis Tenn

June 1st /61

To His Excellency

Jefferson Davis

President

CSA

My dear Sir

Excust this freedom I write for myself, for my sons [crossed out ‘who’] all of whom are in the Army, and for my neighbors whose children are also in the [illegible]. We are here in an expanse with comparatively defenseless condition And if there is a single man, woman or child in this whole community who is satisfied with the management of Genl Pillow or who has confidence in his military skill & tact I have not been fortunate enough to find that one. I am no military man myself, But if the whole matter if fortifying the River at Randolph has not been a farce then the concurrent judgement of the whole community is worth nothing. All I ask & that much of us ask in the name of this whole community is that we shall at least be placed under a man in whom its soldiers and the people can [illegible]. I may be premature in my fears but if I am I share the feeling common to this community. This letter may be premature; it may be out of place but I claim for its moderation and the sincere feeling of a friend of the government - & a desire to [illegible] our Sons and brothers guidance in battle by a competent head. Once more let me entreat you to direct your attention to this subject.

By [illegible] and sincerely

Your Friend

P. T. Scruggs

Harmony Community, Putnam County, Georgia

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Harmony Community, Putnam County, Georgia

Record Group 83: Records of the Bureau of Agricultural Economics Series: Photographs Relating to Programs and Activities

A street scene where several people sit in front of a grocery store while other pass on the street.

Decoration Day

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Decoration Day

Record Group 46: Records of the U.S. Senate Series: Berryman Political Cartoon Collection

In a cemetery, Uncle Sam removes his hat and watches as a boy raises the American flag and a girl lays wreaths on the graves.

Letter from President John F. Kennedy to the President of the Senate Regarding the Peace Corps Bill

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Letter from President John F. Kennedy to the President of the Senate Regarding the Peace Corps Bill

Record Group 46: Records of the U.S. Senate Series: Committee Papers of the Committee on Foreign Relations

The White House

Washington

The President of the Senate

Sir:

I have the honor to transmit herewith for the consideration of the Congress a legislative proposal to authorize the establishment of a Peace Corps in fiscal year 1962, as I recommend on March 1, 1961. Enactment of this legislation will provide authority for the recruitment, training, and service overseas of American men and women whose skills and knowledge can contribute in a most valuable and practical way to the achievement of social and economic development goals of developing countries.

Simultaneously with my Special Message to the Congress of March 1, I directed the undertaking of a Peace Corps pilot program to serve as a source of information and experience in formulating plans for a more permanent organization. The Peace Corps has already announced projects to be undertaken in Tanganyika, Columbia, and the Philippines, and others will be announced soon. Progress and planning to date has confirmed that there is a genuine and immediate need in many parts of the world for skilled manpower which the Peace Corps will be able to furnish. Moreover, the governments and peoples of many developing countries have enthusiastically received the idea of a Peace Corps.

American as well are responding to this opportunity to serve their country. More than 8,500 Peace Corps Volunteer Questionnaires have been returned, and additional questionnaires are being received at a rate of more than 100 every day.

This legislative proposal requests that Congress authorize $40 million for this program for the fiscal year 1962. This should enable the Peace Corps to have 500-1,000 volunteers abroad by the end of this calendar year, to have approximately 2,700 abroad or in training by June 1962 and to provide for the training during the summer of 1962 of volunteers expected to be enrolled in June and July 1962.

Under the proposed legislation volunteers will receive a living allowance and subsistence adequate to maintain a modest standard of living overseas. In addition, their health is carefully provided for. In return for service, each volunteer will receive a modest monthly payment which, in most cases, will be accumulated to be paid upon the termination of his duty.

I have further requested the Secretary of State to establish arrangements to assure that Peace Corps activities are consistent and compatible with country development assistance plans. These arrangements will assure that the Peace Corps and the Agency for International Development programs are brought into close relationship, while at the same time preserving the separate identify and unique role of the Peace Corps.

The Peace Corps offers a special and timely opportunity to put dedicated Americans to work for the cause of world peace and human understanding. Therefore, I urge the early consideration and enactment by the Congress of the proposal.

Respectfully yours,

[handwritten signature]

Letter from John Steinbeck to President Lyndon Johnson

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Letter from John Steinbeck to President Lyndon Johnson

Collection LBJ-WHCF: White House Central Files (Johnson Administration)Series: White House Subject Files on Public Relations

John Steinbeck Box 1017, Sag Harbor, Long Island, New York

28 May, 1966

Dear Mr. President:

I am grateful to you for receiving my son and me. It meant a great deal to both of us and I am sure that seeing you reassured him that responsibility is behind him and backing him. He had never been to Washington before. From the plane I took him first to the Lincoln memorial. He stood for a long time looking up at that huge and quiet figure and then he said, “Oh! Lord! We had better be great.”

You will understand that I am pleased with this boy and proud. He knows what he wants and must do. He is throoughly trained to do it. He is proud of his uniform and proud of his country. He goes very soon now, and as you must know, my heart goes with him. And I will ask you, sir, to remember your promise to pray for him.

I know that you must be disturbed by the demonstrations against policy in Vietnam. But please remember that there have always been people who insisted on their right to choose the war in which they would fight to defend their country. There were many who would have no part of Mr. Adams’ and George Washington’s war. We call them Tories. There were many also who called General Jackson a butcher. Some of these showed their disapproval by selling beef to the British. Then there were the very many who denounced and even impeded Mr. Lincoln’s war. We call them Copperheads. Then there were those who not only denounced but destroyed President Wilson’s policy. Because of very special circumstances, we will not call them anything — for a while. I remind you of these things, Mr. President, because sometimes, the shrill squeaking of people who simply do not wish to be disturbed, must be saddening to you. I assure you that only mediocrity escapes criticism.

Again my thanks to you, Sir. You gave my boy a pediment of pride, and that a good soldier must have.

As always, faithfully,

[signed “John Steinbeck”]

Artwork: “Practice Jumping” Okinawa, 1971. Artist: Al Crull. Catalog Number: 12.5.71

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Artwork: “Practice Jumping” Okinawa, 1971. Artist: Al Crull. Catalog Number: 12.5.71

Record Group 330: Records of the Office of the Secretary of Defense Series: Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

First Special Forces Group (Airborne) Practice jumping - Yomitan Airfield, Okinawa,, May 27, 1971

A line of soldiers sits in a field watching two other soldiers parachuting to the ground.

Arizona’s Ratification of the 26th Amendment

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Arizona’s Ratification of the 26th Amendment

Record Group 11: General Records of the United States Government Series: Ratified Amendments

STATE OF ARIZONA

OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA}

STATE OF ARIZONA} SS.

I WESLEY BOLIN, Secretary of State, do hereby certify that ~~ THE ATTACHED DOCUMENT IS A TRUE, CORRECT AND COMPLETE COPY OF HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 2, THIRTHIETH LEGISLATURE, FIRST REGULAR SESSION: THAT I AM THE OFFICIAL OF THE STATE OF ARIZONA HAVING CUSTODY AND CONTROL OF THE ORIGINAL OF SAID COPY AND THE LEGAL KEEPER THEREOF.

[SEAL - ILLEGIBLE]

In Witness Whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of Arizona. Done at Phoenix the capital, this 26th day of May A.D. 1971

Wesley Bolin [signature]

1 “Section 2. The Congress shall have the power to enforce

2 this article by appropriate legislation.”

3 Therefore

4 Be it resolved by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

5 1. That such proposed amendment to the constitution of

6 the United States of America be and the same is hereby ratified.

7 2. The Governor is requested to transmit certified copies

8 of this Resolution to the Administrator of general Services,

9 Washington, D.C., and the President of the Senate and the

10 Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Congress of the

11 United States.

[the following is crossed out] -

Passed the House April 20, 1971 by the following vote: 38 Ayes, 18 Nays, 4 Not Voting.

Passed the Senate May 14, 1971 by the following vote: 24 Ayes, 3 Nays, 3 Not Voting.

Approved by the Governor - May 17, 1971

Filed in the Office of the Secretary of State - May 17, 1971

COMPILED AND ISSUED BY

WESLEY BOLIN

SECRETARY OF STATE

for use until Session Laws are printed

State of Arizona

House of Representatives

Thirtieth Legislature

First Regular Session

HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 2

A JOINT RESOLUTION

RATIFYING THE PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES; PROVIDING THAT THE RIGHT OF CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES, WHO ARE EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, TO VOTE SHALL NOT BE DENIED OR ABRIDGED BY THE UNITED STATES OR BY ANY STATE ON ACCOUNT OF AGE.

Whereas, the Ninety-second Congress of the United States of America at its First Session, in both Houses, by a Constitutional majority of two-thirds thereof, adopted the following proposition to amend the Constitution of the United States of America in the following words, to wit:

JOINT RESOLUTION

“Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), that the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as a part of the Constitution when ratified by the Legislatures of three-fourths of the several States within seven years from the date of its submission by the Congress:

ARTICLE XXVI

"Section 1. The right of citizens of the United States, who are eighteen years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age.

Photograph of USS Tennessee

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Photograph of USS Tennessee

Record Group 19: Records of the Bureau of Ships Series: Naval History Photographs File Unit: Cruiser - U.S.S. Tennessee

Original Caption: Cruiser Tennessee renamed Memphis on May 25, 1916. Glass Neg no. 8-3-16. Photograph shows a ship with four smoke stacks sailing on open waters.

Robert F. Kennedy Statement on Law and Order in Alabama and Mississippi. May 24, 1961

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Robert F. Kennedy Statement on Law and Order in Alabama and Mississippi. May 24, 1961

Collection JFK-RFK: Robert F. Kennedy Papers Series: Robert F. Kennedy Papers: Attorney General Files: Speeches File Unit: Robert F. Kennedy Papers: Attorney General Files: Speeches

Department of Justice

STATEMENT BY THE HONORABLE ROBERT F. KENNEDY

ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES

ISSUED AT 11:00 A.M., MAY 24, 1961

We have been in frequent contact with responsible state and local officials of Alabama and Mississippi. The evidence at this time is that these officials fully intend to see that law and order is maintained and that any new outbreaks of mob violence will be controlled by local law enforcement officers. The leaders of the student groups testing segregation laws in Alabama and Mississippi today were informed that no Federal Marshals would accompany the buses.

The Federal Government’s responsibility is quite clear in this situation. Our obligation is to protect interstate travelers and maintain law and order only when local authorities are unable or unwilling to do so.

There is no basis at this time to assume that the people of Mississippi will be lawless or that the responsible state and local officials in Mississippi will not maintain law and order and protect interstate travel.

We have no power to prevent groups or individuals from traveling in the South, the North, the East or the West.

However, we have appealed to all persons in Alabama and elsewhere to use restraint and to weigh their actions carefully - - and the need to do so is even more apparent in the context of the inflammatory situation which exists today.

I think we should all keep in mind that the President is about to embark on a mission of great importance. Whatever we do in the United States at this time, which brings or causes discredit on our Country, can be harmful to his mission.

Letter from Thomas Jefferson in Paris, to John Jay, Secretary of Foreign Affairs Regarding the…

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Letter from Thomas Jefferson in Paris, to John Jay, Secretary of Foreign Affairs Regarding the Barbary Treaties

Record Group 360: Records of the Continental and Confederation Congresses and the Constitutional Convention Series: Papers of the Continental Congress File Unit: Letters from Thomas Jefferson

367

Sir Paris May 23. 1786.

Letters received both from Madrid & Algiers while I was

in London having suggested that treaties with the state of the Barbary

would be much facilitated by a previous one with the Ottoman porte,

it was agreed between mr Adams and myself that on my return

I should consult on this subject the Count de Vergennes, whose

long residence at Constantinople rendered him the best judge of

it’s expediency. various circumstances have put it out of my

power to consult him till to day. I stated to him the difficulties

we were likely to meet with at Algiers and asked his opinion what

would be the probable expence of a diplomatic mission to Constan-

-tinople, & what it’s effect at Algiers. he said that the expence

would be very great for that presents must be made at that

court, and every one would be gaping after them; and that it

would not procure us a peace at Algiers one penny the cheaper.

he observed that the Barbary States acknoleged a sort of vassalage

to the Pote, & availed themselves of that relation when any thing

was to be gained by it: but that whenever it subjected them to

a demand from the Pote they totally disregarded it: that money

was the sole agent at Algiers, except so far as fear could be

induced also. he cited the present example of Spain, which tho’

having a treaty with the Pote, would probably be obliged to buy

a peace at Algiers at the expence of upwards of six millions of

livres. I told him we had calculated from the demands & infor-

-mation of the Tripoline Ambassador at London that to make peace

with the four Barbary states would cost us between two & three

hundred thousand guineas, if bought with money. the sum did

and seem to exceed his expectations. I mentioned to him that

considering the incertainty of a peace when bought, perhaps Congress

might think it more eligible to establish a cruise of frigates in the

Mediterranean & even to blockade Algiers. he supposed it would

require ten vessels great & small. I observed to him that Mons-

de Massiac had formerly done it with five; he said it was true

but that vessels of relief would be necessary. I hinted to him that

I thought the English capable of administering aid to the Al-

gerines. he seemed to think it impossible, on account of the

scandal it would bring on them. I asked him what had occasion-

-ed the blockade by M. de Massiac: he said, an infraction

of their treaty, by the Algernes. I had a good deal of

conversation with him also on the situation of affairs between England

& the United States: & particularly on their refusal to deliver up

our posts. I observed to him that the obstruction thrown in the way

of the recovery of their debts were the effect & not the cause as they

pretended, of their refusal to deliver up the posts: that the merchants

interested in these debts showed a great disposition to make ar-

range -rangements with us, that the article of time we could certainly

have settled & probably that of the interest during the war: but

that the minister showing now disposition to have these matters ar-

-ranged, I thought it a sufficient proof that this was not the true

cause of their detaining the posts. he concurred as to the justice

of our requiring time for the paiment of our debts said nothing

which shewed a difference of opinion as to the article of interest,

[scribble] and seemed to believe fully their object was to divert the chan-

nel of the fur trade before they delivered up the posts, and

expressed a strong sense of the importance of that commerce to us.

I told him I really could not foresee what would be the event of

this detention, that the situation of the British funds I desire of

their minister to begin to reduce the national debt seemed to in-

dicate that they could not wish a war. he thought so, but that

neither were we in a condition to go to war. I told him I was

yet uninformed what Congress proposed to do on this subject, but

that we should certainly always count on the good offices of France,

and I was sure that the offer of them would suffice to induce

Gr. Britain to do us justice. he said that surely we might al-

ways count on the friendship of France. I added that by the

treaty of Alliance, she was bound to guarantee our limits to

us, as they should be established at the moment of peace. he

said they were so [scribble] ‘mais qu'il nous etoit necessaire de les

conslates.’ I told him there was no question what our boundaries

were, that the English themselves admitted they were clear beyond

all question. I feared however to press this any further lest a rec-

procal question should be put to me, & therefore diverted the con-

versation to another object. This is a sketch only of a

conference which was lengthy. I have endeavored to give the sub-

stance [scribble] & sometimes the expressions where they were mate-

rial. I supposed it would be agreeable to Congress to have it

communicated to them, in the present undecided state in which

these subjects are. I should add that an explanation of the

transaction of Monseur de Massiac with the Algernes, before

hinted at, will be found in the inclosed letter from the Count

d'Estaing to me, wherein he gives also his own opinion. The

whole is submitted to Congress, as I conceive it my duty, to furnish

them with whatever information I can gather which may throw

any light on the subjects depending before them. I have the

honour to be with the most perfect esteem & respect Sir

Your most obedient

& most humble servt

Th. Jefferson

Marine infantrymen take cover behind a tank while it fires on Communist troops ahead. Hongchon Area,…

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Marine infantrymen take cover behind a tank while it fires on Communist troops ahead. Hongchon Area, May 22, 1951.

Record Group 127: Records of the U.S. Marine Corps Series: General Photograph File of the U.S. Marine Corps

On a dirt road through mountains, a group of Marines take cover behind a large tank. One soldier is standing up in the turret.

Connecticut - Greens Ledge

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Connecticut - Greens Ledge

Record Group 26: Records of the U.S. Coast Guard Series: Lighthouses File Unit: Connecticut - Greens Ledge

Caption: Greens Ledge Light Station, South Norwalk, Connecticut. Cylinder on wharf at Wilsons Point, May 21, 1901. Several men work around a large cylinder.

Woman Cutting Seed Potatoes

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Woman Cutting Seed Potatoes

Record Group 75: Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs Series: Photographs

A woman sitting working on a large pile of potatoes. Three children stand around her while another woman looks on.

19540 - Liquid Shaving Compound - Jefferson P. Connor

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19540 - Liquid Shaving Compound - Jefferson P. Connor

Record Group 241: Records of the Patent and Trademark Office Series: Selected Patent Files

Trade mark.

Perfection liquid shaving compound

Something new and unequaled for the complexion.

Used for shaving instead of soap. Leaves the face cool and pleasant.

Endorsed by barbers and sold by all druggists.

Directions - Dampen brush, drop 8 or 10 drops in mug and rub to a cream lather.

Prepared by J. P. Cannon, Burgin, KY.

Judgment in Plessy v. Ferguson

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Judgment in Plessy v. Ferguson

Record Group 267: Records of the Supreme Court of the United States Series: Appellate Jurisdiction Case Files File Unit: Case File for Plessy v. Ferguson

Supreme Court of the United States,

No. 210, October Term, 1895.

Homer Adolph Plessy, Plaintiff in Error,

vs.

J. H. Ferguson, Judge of Section “A”

Criminal District Court fro the Parish of Orleans.

In Error to the Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana

This cause came on to be heard on the transcript of the record from the Supreme Court of Louisiana and was argued by counsel.

On consideration whereof, It is now here ordered and adjudged by this Court that the judgment of said Supreme Court, in this cause, be, and the same is hereby, affirmed with costs.

per Mr. Justice Brown,

May 18, 1896.

Dissenting:

Mr. Justice Harlan

15.248.

Supreme Court of the United States.

No. 210

October Term, 1895.

JUDGMENT.

Blue Ridge Parkway, Water-Rock Knob from East Slope above Branch

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Blue Ridge Parkway, Water-Rock Knob from East Slope above Branch

Record Group 30: Records of the Bureau of Public Roads Series: Historical Photograph Files File Unit: Law Enforcement - Location

Original caption: Blue Ridge Parkway, Water-Rock Knob from East Slope above Branch. Photo by J. K. Hillers, May 17, 1936.

State: North Carolina.

A dirt path goes over a field toward tree-covered hills.