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President James Buchanan writes to William R. Drinkard, Secretary of War John B. Floyd's chief clerk, in an attempt to solve a dispute over paying US Army Captain Montgomery Meigs. Buchanan asks Drinkard to send "the Paper addressed by Capt Meigs in reply to the Attorney Generals [Jeremiah S....
Location: I-Friends-2006-1
Subject: Economics and Finance, Legal Affairs, Politics and Government
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1860-1879
Jacob G. Frick writes thirteen letters to Eli Slifer, the Secretary of the Commonwealth under Governor Andrew Curtin, on a number of topics, including conflict with Baltimore over commerce, affairs in military administration and compensation, as well as daily life in the Union army during the...
Location: MC 2003.4, B4, F17-18
Subject: Economics and Finance, Health and Medicine, Military Affairs and Conflict, Personal and Family Life, Politics and Government
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1860-1879
W. Armstrong writes to Professor James William Marshall (Class of 1848) about money collected from Daniel Hesey. Armstrong also refers to the "Smiths" and explains that he has "not proceeded against them" even though he has not received anything from them.
Location: I-Original-1861-1
Subject: Economics and Finance, Land and Real Estate
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1860-1879
Edwin McMasters Stanton writes to former President James Buchanan regarding Abraham Lincoln, in particular his state of mind. Stanton also discloses that he believes the Secretary of the Treasury made an error in not accepting a loan.
Location: I-SpahrB-1959-9
Subject: Economics and Finance, Politics and Government
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1860-1879
Edwin McMasters Stanton writes to former President James Buchanan apologizing for his previous letters being delayed by the Baltimore Riot. Stanton tells Buchanan news regarding the Civil War and President Lincoln's administration.
Location: I-SpahrB-1959-9
Subject: Economics and Finance, Military Affairs and Conflict, Politics and Government
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1860-1879
Edwin McMasters Stanton writes to James Buchanan stating that Stanton and their friends were very pleased by Judge Jeremiah Sullivan Black's message that Buchanan was in good health. Stanton also shares his opinion on the Patriot cause, financial troubles for the Union, and General John Adams...
Location: I-SpahrB-1959-9
Subject: Economics and Finance, Health and Medicine, Military Affairs and Conflict, Politics and Government
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1860-1879
William Meredith writes sixteen letters to Eli Slifer, Secretary of the Commonwealth during the Civil War, in which he discusses bounty payments to soldiers, a potential bill for consolidating government-funded loans, purchasing the battle ground at Gettysburg for memorial purposes, as well as...
Location: MC 2003.4, B7, F23
Subject: Economics and Finance, Land and Real Estate, Military Affairs and Conflict, Politics and Government
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1860-1879
Henry D. Maxwell writes Major James Veech regarding how to close the Pay Department "as soon as practicable." "It is considered that with the payment of the Reserve Corps the object of its creation has been accomplished & the necessity for its continuance has ceased," as Maxwell explains....
Location: MC 2003.4, B7, F7
Subject: Economics and Finance, Military Affairs and Conflict
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1860-1879
Former President James Buchanan responds to A. T. Goodman's question about his remarks and how he voted as a Senator on the Tariff Bill of 1842. "The opinions I then expressed on the subject of a Tariff, with very little variation, I have continued to hold until the present time," as Buchanan...
Location: MC 1998.10, B4, F7
Subject: Economics and Finance, Politics and Government
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1860-1879
Former President James Buchanan writes Joseph Camp Griffith Kennedy regarding his health and finances. "My own heart is good, except that I am a little crippled in walking by the effects of my late very severe attack of rheumatism," as Buchanan explains. Buchanan also notes that "Judge Black has...
Location: I-Friends-2005-6
Subject: Economics and Finance, Health and Medicine, Politics and Government
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1860-1879
William Meredith writes seven letters to Eli Slifer, Secretary of the Commonwealth, regarding the applicability of the Act of 1840 to interest payments, the announcement of a draft for more soldiers , warrants against various railroad companies, and other political affairs. Transcripts included...
Location: MC 2003.4, B7, F24
Subject: Business and Industry, Economics and Finance, Military Affairs and Conflict, Politics and Government
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1860-1879
William Meredith writes two letters to Pennsylvania Governor Andrew Curtin in which he differentiates between the acts of 1840, 1862, and 1863 that each relate to treasury payments, and discusses the reduction of state debt. Transcripts included.
Location: MC 2003.4, B7, F24
Subject: Economics and Finance, Politics and Government
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1860-1879
Former President James Buchanan's letter to his nephew, James Buchanan Henry, includes a list of individuals who have discharged their bonds or mortgages since April 1. Buchanan also provides instructions on various financial matters as well as a note about a "Tin Box." Transcript included.
Location: MC 1998.10, B4, F8
Subject: Economics and Finance, Personal and Family Life
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1860-1879
Former President James Buchanan writes James Buchanan Henry and includes payment for stocks that Henry purchased on behalf of Harriet Lane. Buchanan also asks Henry "to take out my will" as "it is neceseary or rather proper that I should make some changes in it on account of changes in my...
Location: MC 1998.10, B4, F8
Subject: Economics and Finance, Personal and Family Life
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1860-1879
Former President James Buchanan writes his nephew James Buchanan Henry and asks him to bring several financial documents when he visits Wheatland, Pennsylvania. Besides "my certificate of Virginia Loan for $11,000," Buchanan tells James Henry that he "will find a policy of insurance on the this...
Location: MC 1998.10, B4, F13
Subject: Economics and Finance, Personal and Family Life
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1860-1879
Charles F. Deems, editor of The Watchman, writes to a Mr. Bennett regarding a debt. "After collecting the $16 which you sent last week," Deems explains that Bennett still owes $22.75. Transcript included.
Location: I-AsbellY-2002-29
Subject: Economics and Finance
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1860-1879
James M. Brennan prepared this oration, entitled “The Free Coinage of Silver," for the commencement ceremonies held June 6, 1900. Authoring an original speech was among the graduation requirements for Dickinson College seniors at that time. Transcript included.
Location: Orations-1900-B838f
Subject: Economics and Finance, Politics and Government
Format: Speeches and Sermons
Time Period: 1900-1919
Weldon Brubaker prepared this oration, entitled “The Income Tax," for the commencement ceremonies held June 6, 1900. Authoring an original speech was among the graduation requirements for Dickinson College seniors at that time. Transcript included.
Location: Orations-1900-B886i
Subject: Economics and Finance, International Affairs, Politics and Government
Format: Speeches and Sermons
Time Period: 1900-1919
Dickinson Professor Leonard Blakey receives this letter from a member of the Economics and Sociology Department at Bowdoin College regarding job possibilities at that college as well as John A. Hobson's economic theories.
Location: I-Original-1911-1
Subject: Economics and Finance, Education
Format: Letters/Correspondence
Time Period: 1900-1919
The Congress of African Students (CAS) requests grant funds from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts to support their 11th Annual Black Arts Festival. The CAS argues that the festival is their "means of culturally expressing [themselves] to the entire Central Pennsylvania community." This grant...
Location: RG 8/93, B1, F3
Subject: Dickinson College Organizations, Dickinson College Student Life, Economics and Finance, Education, Social Reform and Advocacy
Format: Financial Documents
Time Period: 1980-1999
