Profiles in History: Autograph Catalog 48 2009
Author: Profiles in History
Profiles in History: Autograph Catalog 48 2009
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(Highlights of the entire catalog) Chronological Timeline of Major Historical Letters & Documents:
This timeline tracks the most significant handwritten letters, military directives, and diplomatic dispatches from the catalog, ordered by the date they were written.
1776 – John Hancock Directive: President of Continental Congress demands winter troops. 1778 – George Washington Military Orders: Pursues retreating British to Battle of Monmouth. 1780 – Thomas Jefferson Governor Letter: Defends Virginia coast from British fleet. 1780 -John Adams Guardianship Note: Hands care of grandson to Franklin. 1781 – Benjamin Franklin Passy Letter: Laments lost papers to a traitor. 1784 – Daniel Boone Land Survey: Drafted for his young orphaned nephew. 1784 – George Washington 17-Page Letter: Settles legal battle during active warfare. 1786 – John Adams Minister Dispatch: Bemoans hostile post-war relations with Britain. 1792 – Thomas Jefferson Congressional Acts: Lists acts bailing out Greene's estate. 1801 – James Monroe Diplomatic Introduction: Pre-negotiation track for Louisiana Purchase. 1804 – James Monroe Minister Letter: Outlines global anxieties over Emperor Napoleon. 1805 – James Madison Wine Logistics: Shipping Lisbon wine for capital parties. 1810 – James Madison Garden Request: Hires future first White House gardener. 1815 – James Monroe War Dispatch: Organizes ship unknowingly delivering peace treaty. 1822 – An