Monthly Additions

     The following documents were added:

July 2008

  • Law Ceding Western Reserve of Connecticut to United States. February 28, 1800

  • Law to Make Accommodations for the Government in Washington. April 24, 1800

  • Treaty of Ildefonso. (Spain & France) October 1, 1800

  • Jefferson’s Proclamation on Building Practices in Washington, D.C. March 11, 1801

  • Law to Arm Ships against Tripoli. February 6, 1802

  • Law to Repeal Earlier Law on the Judiciary. March 1, 1802

  • Law establishing the Peacetime Military. March 16, 1802

  • Law to Amend the Judiciary. April 29, 1802

  • A Convention (United States of American & Spain) August 11. 1802

  • Articles of a Treaty. (United States of American & the Delawares, Shawanoes, Putawatimies, Miamies, Eel River, Weeas, Kickapoos, Piankaskaws, and Kaskaskias Nations). June 7, 1803

  • New Jersey’s Law to Gradually Abolish Slavery. February 15, 1804

  • Law Granting Further Time for Locating Military Land Warrants. March 19, 1804

  • A Treaty (United States of America & Delaware Tribe) August 18, 1804

  • A Treaty (United States of America & Piankeshaw Tribe) August 27. 1804

  • Impeachment Trial of Samuel Chase. March 1, 1805

  • Treaty of Peace and Amity (United States of America & Tripoli) June 4, 1805

  • Jefferson’s Message to the Senate about the Situation in Great Britain. January 27, 1806

March 2008

  • Booth’s Diary April 17–22, 1865

  • Pennsylvania’s Resolution on Slavery in new States. December 22, 1819

February 2008

  • Bush’s Seventh Annual Message to Congress January 28, 2008

January 2008

  • Benton’s Speech on the Expunging Resolution (complete with following speeches) January 12 & 13, 1837 (replaces excerpted version)

  • Senate’s Expunging of their Censure of Jackson. January 16, 1837

December 2007

  • Life of Captain Nathan Hale, I. W. Stuart, 1856 (from Internet Archive)

  • Diary of the American Revolution, Frank Moore, 1876 (originally 1863) (from Google Books)

  • The Life of Israel Putnam, William Cutter, 1854 (from Internet Archive)

  • Songs and Ballads of the American Revolution, Frank Moore, 1855 (from Internet Archive)

  • History of the American Revolution, William Shepherd (from Internet Archive)

  • The Life of Roger Sherman, Lewis Henry Boutwell, 1896 (from Google Books)

  • The Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, May 20, 1775, and Lives of Its Signers, George Washington Graham, 1905 (from Google Books)

  • Washington and the Generals (1 of 2), 1848 (from Internet Archive)

  • Washington and the Generals (2 of 2), 1848 (from Internet Archive)

  • The Women of the American Revolution (1 of 2), Elizabeth F. Ellet, 1848 (from Internet Archive)

  • The Women of the American Revolution (2 of 2), Elizabeth F. Ellet, 1848 (from Internet Archive)

  • The Life of Washington. John Marshall. 1807 (1925 reprint) Volume IV.

August/September 2007

  • The Life of Martin Van Buren by David Crockett 1836
  • Proceedings of the Democratic National Convention. June 1–5, 1852
  • John Adams by John T. Morse, jr. 1884 & 1912 (from Google Books)
  • Life and Public Services of John Quincy Adams by William H. Seward 1849 (from Google Books)
  • James G. Blaine by Charles Wolcott Balestier 1884  (from Google Books)
  • The Life and Public Services of James Buchanan 1856 (from Google Books)
  • The Life and Public Services of Gen. Lewis Cass 1848 (from Google Books)
  • Life and Public Services of Hon. Grover Cleveland by Wm. Dorsheimer 1884 (from Google Books)
  • Grover Cleveland by William O. Stoddard 1888 (from Google Books)
  • Life of Hon. Grover Cleveland Ex-President, U.S.A. 1892 (from Google Books)
  • Life, Explorations and Public Services of John Charles Fremont by Charles Wentworth Upham 1856 (from Google Books)
  • Life of Ulysses S. Grant by William A. Crafts 1868 (from Google Books)
  • The Life and Times of Hannibal Hamlin by Charles Eugene Hamlin 1899 (from Google Books)
  • Life and Military Career of Winfield Scott Hancock by John W. Forney 1880 (from Google Books)
  • A Memoir of the Public Services of William Henry Harrison of Ohio by James Hall 1836 (from Google Books)
  • Sketch of the Life and Character of Rutherford B. Hayes by Wm. D. Howells 1876 (from Google Books)
  • Memoirs of General Andrew Jackson 1824 (from Google Books)
  • Vindication of the Character and Public Services of Andrew Jackson 1828 (from Google Books)
  • Biography of Andrew Jackson by Philo A. Goodwin 1832 (from Google Books)
  • Life and Times of Andrew Johnson by a National Man 1866 (from Google Books)
  • Life of Abraham Lincoln (of Illinois) by J. H. Barrett 1860 (from Google Books)
  • Life of Abraham Lincoln (of Illinois) by J. H. Barrett 1864 (from Google Books)
  • An Eulogy of the Life and Character of James Madison by John Quincy Adams 1836 (from Google Books)
  • The Memoir of James Monroe, esq. 1828  (from Google Books)
  • The Life of Gen. Franklin Pierce by D.W. Bartlett 1856 (from Google Books)
  • History of the Polk Administration by Lucien B. Chase 1850  (from Google Books)
  • Seymour and Blair their Lives and Services by David G. Croly 1868 (from Google Books)
  • Taylor and his Generals 1847 (from Google Books)
  • Samuel J. Tilden Unmasked! By Benjamin E. Buckman 1876 (from Google Books)
  • Life of John Tyler, President of the United States 1843  (from Google Books)
  • Who and What is John Tyler? By Anti-Junius 1843 (from Google Books)
  • The Life and Public Opinions of Martin Van Buren by William M. Holland 1835 (from Google Books)
  • Calhoun’s Resignation of the Vice-Presidency. John C. Calhoun. December 28, 1832
  • The Life of Washington. John Marshall. 1807 (1925 reprint) Volume IV

July 2007

  • The North American Review
    • “Sketch of the United States of North-America” November, 1815
    • “Journal of a Voyage up the River Missouri” November, 1816
    • “Slavery and the Missouri Question” January, 1820
    • “Emigration to Africa & Hayti” January, 1825
    • “History of Democracy in the United States” October, 1826
    • “An Indian’s Address to the Whites” October, 1826
    • “Internal Improvements” January, 1827
    • “Memoirs on Adams & Jefferson” July, 1827
    • “Civilization and Conversion of the Indians” April, 1829
    • “Removable of the Indians” January, 1830
    • “The Cherokee Case” July, 1831
    • “The Two Conventions” January, 1832
    • “Nullification” January, 1833
    • “The Union and the States” July, 1833
    • “Slavery” July, 1835
  • Southern Literary Magazine
    • “Extracts from My Mexican Diary” February & April, 1835
    • “An Oration Delivered by John Tyler” December, 1837
  • Life and Campaigns of George B. McClellan. G.S. Hillard, 1864
  • History of the Administration of President Lincoln. Henry J. Raymond. 1864
  • The Life and Public Services of Horatio Seymour. James D. McCabe, jr. 1868
  • The Campaign Lives of Ulysses S. Grant and Schuyler Colfax. Ge. James S. Brisbin. 1868

June 2007

  • Life of Washington, by John Marshall, published in 1807 (Reprint 1925), Volume III.

  • Proceedings from the Democratic National Convention. June 1–5, 1852.

  • The Life of John Adams. Started by John Quincy Adams, completed by Charles Francis Adams. 1874, Volume II.

  • Bush’s Veto of Iraqi Accountability Appropriations Act, etc. May 1, 2007

May 2007

  • Life of Washington, by John Marshall, published in 1807 (Reprint 1925), Volume II.
  • The Life of John Adams. Started by John Quincy Adams, completed by Charles Francis Adams. 1874, Volume I.
  • Civil Liabilities Act of 1988. United States of America. August 10, 1988

April 2007

  • Life of Washington, by John Marshall, published in 1807 (Reprint 1925), Volume I. Introduction
  • Opinions on the Annexation of Texas. Andrew Jackson, James K. Polk & Levi Woodbury. February 12, 1844, April 23, 1844, May 9, 1844
  • U.S. v. Trans-Missouri Freight Ass’n. United States Supreme Court. March 22, 1897
  • Addyston Pipe & Steel Co v. U.S. United States Supreme Court. December 4, 1899
  • Wilson’s Address to Congress on Tariffs. April 8, 1913
  • Wilson’s Address to Congress on Mexico. August 27, 1913
  • Wilson’s Address to Congress on the Tampico Affair. April 20, 1914
  • Wilson’s Appeal for Neutrality. August 19, 1914
  • Wilson’s Veto of Immigration Bill. January 28. 1915
  • Byran’s Letter to Ambassador Gerard. February 10, 1915
  • Bryan’s First Lusitania Note. May 13, 1915
  • Wilson’s Address Accepting the Democratic Nomination. September 2, 1916
  • Wilson’s Address on Global Business {excerpt}.September 25, 1916
  • Wilson’s Address to the Senate on Peace Terms. January 22, 1917
  • Wilson’s Address to Congress on Germany’s Submarine Attacks. February 3. 1917
  • Wilson’s Address Requesting War on Germany. April 2, 1917
  • Wilson’s Proclamation of War on Germany. April 6, 1917
  • Wilson’s Proclamation of Draft. May 18, 1917
  • Wilson’s Proclamation of the Embargo.July 9, 1917
  • Wilson’s Proclamation of the Embargo. August 27, 1917
  • Wilson’s Address to Congress on his War Aims (Including his 14 Points). January 8, 1918
  • Wilson’s Addrses to Congress, Analyzing German and Austrian Peace Utterances. February 11. 1918
  • Wilson’s Proclamation on Registration Day for the Draft. May 20, 1918
  • Wilson’s Proclamation on the Draft. May 28, 1918
  • Wilson’s Address to Citizens on Independence Day. July 4, 1918
  • Wilson’s Address to Citizens Deploring Lynchings. July 26, 1918
  • Wilson’s Proclamation on the Draft. August 13, 1918
  • Wilson’s Proclamation on the Draft. August 31, 1918
  • Wilson’s Address to the Senate on Women’s Suffrage. September 30, 1918
  • Wilson’s Address on Election of 1918. October 25, 1918
  • Wilson’s Address on the Terms of the Armistice. November 11, 1918
  • Wilson’s Proclamation on the Death of President Roosevelt. January 7, 1919
  • Wilson’s Remarks at the Peace Conference. January 25, 1919
  • Wilson’s Proclamation on Prohibition. January 29, 1919
  • Wilson’s Address on Returning to the U.S. February 24, 1919
  • Wilson’s Proclamation on Prohibition. March 4, 1919
  • Wilson’s Proclamation Calling an Extra Session of Congress. May 7, 1919
  • Wilson’s Message to Congress in Extraordinary Session. May 20, 1919
  • Wilson’s Address on the Signing of the Peace Treaty. June 28, 1919 {a}
  • The Treaty with Germany (original version). June 28, 1919 {c}
  • The Treaty with Germany (final version). June 28, 1919 {a}
  • Wilson’s Address to the Senate on the his Return from Paris. July 10, 1919
  • Wilson’s Veto of Daylight Saving Repeal. July 12, 1919
  • Wilson’s Veto of the Prohibition Bill. October 27, 1919
  • Wilson’s Message to Congress on the League of Nations. May 24, 1920
  • Wilson’s Veto of Peace Resolution. May 27, 1920
  • Wilson’s Proclamation on the Opening of the Panama Canal. July 12, 1920
  • Wilson’s Veto of the Resurrection of Advances by War Finance Corporation. January 3, 1921
  • Wilson’s Proclamation for a Special Session of the Senate. February 3, 1921
  • Wilson’s Veto of the Emergency Tariff Bill. March 3, 1921

March 2007

  • Life of Clay. Junius. 1843
  • Life and Campaigns of General Robert E. Lee. James D. McCabe, Jr. 1870
  • Hay Fever. Augustus Hoppin. 1873
  • New York’s Petition to the House of Commons: New York Assembly & William Nicole, Speaker: October 18, 1764
  • The Declaratory Act: British Parliament: 1766
  • Navigation Act 1600—1696 {excerpts}: British Parliament: September 13, 1660 thru April 10, 1696
  • Harding’s Proclamation for a Extra Session of Congress. March 22, 1921
  • Harding’s Address to Congress. April 12, 1921
  • Harding’s Special Message to the Senate on the Lansing-Ishii Agreement. March 8, 1922
  • Harding’s Address on the Dedication of the Lincoln Memorial. May 30, 1922
  • Harding’s Address to Congress on the Railroad & Coal Strikes. August 18, 1922
  • Harding’s Veto Message of Adjusted Compensation for World War Veterans Bill. September 19, 1922
  • Harding’s Veto of Pension Bill. January 3, 1923
  • Harding’s Message on the Permanent Court of International Justice. February 2, 1923
  • Harding’s Address on International Court of Justice. April 24, 1923
  • Coolidge’s Statement on the Death of President Harding. August 3, 1923
  • Coolidge’s Proclamation on the Death of President Harding. August 4, 1923
  • Coolidge’s Letter on the Treaty with Great Britain. January 24, 1924
  • Coolidge’s Proclamation on the Death of President Wilson. February 3, 1924
  • Coolidge’s Statement on Resolution on Navy Secretary. February 11, 1924
  • Coolidge’s Proclamation on Amnesty and Pardon. March 5, 1924
  • Coolidge’s Letter Requesting Attorney General’s Resignation. March 27, 1924
  • Hughes’ Gentlemen’s Agreement on Japanese Immigration. April 10, 1924
  • Coolidge’s Veto of the Pension Increase Bill. May 3, 1924
  • Coolidge’s Veto of the Adjusted Compensation for War Veterans Bill. May 15, 1924
  • Coolidge’s Address Accepting the Republican Nomination. August 14, 1924
  • Coolidge’s Proclamation for a Special Session of the Senate. February 14, 1925
  • Coolidge’s Veto of McNary-Haugen Farm Relief Bill. February 25, 1927
  • Bush’s Sixth Annual Message to Congress: George W. Bush: January 23, 2007

February 2007

  • Lincoln’s Eulogy on Henry Clay: July 16, 1852
  • Law to enforce the Fourteenth Amendment (Klu Klux Clan Act): April 20, 1871
  • Ford’s Remarks to the VFW Annual Convention: August 19, 1974
  • The CSA Conscription Act: Confederate States of America: April 16, 1862
  • Bush’s Address on the Situation in Iraq: January 10, 2007

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