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  Document in Support for the Re-Election of Jonas Phillips Phoenix

  In support of the re-election of a New York Whig Jonas Phillips Phoenix, this page of persuasive writing characterizes Phoenix's opponent as "one of the most ultra woolly heads in the state … the man who offered the incendiary abolition resolutions.

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  Envelope for Franklin Chase from The Treasury Department

  Envelope sent by The Treasury Department, Washington D. C. in January 31m 1884. The envelope is addressed to Franklin Chase in 238 Washington Ave. Brooklyn, New York. The date that it was received in was February 1, 1884.

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  Poem on Envelope Addressed to C. Chase

  Addressed to C. Chase, New York, care of the postmaster, New York City, and with several crossed-out inscriptions. A fragment of a poem appears on the other side, including the phrases "the soaring eagle" and "no intervention."

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  Enveloped for Andrew Somey Dell Lernor

  Envelope directed to Andrew Somey Dell Lernor. The name T. Ervy is also written on the outside.

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  Envelope directed to F. L. N. Mac [Se Hose] Esquire.

  Envelope directed to F. L. N. Mac [Se Hose] Esquire.

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  Josie M. Chase Signature

  Josie M. Chase

  Signature of Josie M. [Chase] clipped from a letter. She is the niece of Franklin Chase and wife of George A. Rawson.

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  Franklin Chase Signature

  Franklin Chase

  Signature of Franklin Chase clipped from a letter.

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  Letter from Franklin Chase to Ann Chase

  Franklin Chase

  Letter from Franklin Chase to his wife, Ann Chase. He shares details of his trip such as his next stop. He also mentions the mountains and lakes he has enjoyed being surrounded by during his travels.

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  Letter from Ann Chase to Franklin Chase

  Ann Chase

  Letter from Ann Chase to Franklin Chase. She mentions that this is the eight letter she has sent him. She states that she will also make arrangements regarding the request he sent last time.

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  Letter from Ann Chase to Franklin Chase

  Ann Chase

  Letter from Ann Chase to her husband, Franklin Chase. She mentions packing silver and her jewelry and also praises Mr. Annex for his kindness.

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  Letter from Ann Chase to Franklin Chase

  Ann Chase

  Letter from Ann Chase to her husband, Franklin Chase. She reminds him to take care of his health and tells him that she is in good health.

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  Letter from Ann Chase to Franklin Chase

  Ann Chase

  Letter from Ann Chase to her husband, Franklin Chase in Tampico.

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  Letter from Ann Chase

  Ann Chase

  Letter from Ann Chase she mentions the arrival of Mr. [Chorus] in Washington. The receiver of the letter is unknown.

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  Letter from Ann Chase to Franklin Chase

  Ann Chase

  Letter from Ann Frank to Franklin Chase. She mentions previous letters that she has received from Franklin Chase starting from November 27.

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  Letter from Franklin Chase to Ann Chase

  Franklin Chase

  Letter from Franklin Chase to Ann Chase in which he mentions updates of his plans with Mr. Nelson. He also mentions how much he misses her and prays for her health and happiness.

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  Letter from Ann Chase to Franklin Chase

  Ann Chase

  Letter from Ann Chase to Franklin Chase, [August] 26.

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  Letter from Ann Chase to Franklin Chase

  Ann Chase

  Letter by Ann Chase to her husband, Franklin Chase at New York,, 7 October 1865.

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  Letter from Franklin Chase to Ann Chase

  Franklin Chase

  Letter by Franklin Chase the receiver is Ann Chase and he mentions that he will read the newspaper she attached.

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  Letter by Ann Chase

  Ann Chase

  Letter by Anne Chase. The receiver of the letter is Franklin Chase and she mentions that she has attached a newspaper.

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  Letter from Franklin Chase to Ann Chase

  Franklin Chase

  Letter from Franklin Chase to his wife, Ann Chase, where he describes his trip to "Plymouth England".

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  Letter from Franklin Chase to Thomas H. Nelson

  Franklin Chase

  Letter from Franklin Chase to Thomas H. Nelson. Chase states that Tampico has been retaken by the government forces and about 50 officers have been shot as punishment.

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  Letter from Ann Chase to Franklin Chase

  Ann Chase

  Letter from Ann Chase to Franklin Chase updating him on her health condition.

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  Letter from Ann Chase to Franklin Chase

  Ann Chase

  Letter from Ann Chase to Franklin Chase stating "I am almost in despair about my papers and my last dates from Tampico are the 14th of November..."

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  Letter from Ann Chase to her brother D. Jaime McClaremonde

  Ann Chase

  Letter sent from Pass A Loutre Station in Parish Plaquemines, Louisiana by Ann Chase to her brother D. Jaime McClarmonde. In the letter she carefully instructs her brother to address letters for her to [Captain F. A. Lartigue ]. She also warns her brother to be careful of surveyor of customs N.O.

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  Letter from Ann Chase to Matias Romero

  Ann Chase

  Letter from Ann Chase to Matias Romero. The letter is labeled as "very confidential". She mentions receiving cases of books and fifty one dollars for which she gave a receipt.

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  Letter from Ann Chase to Franklin Chase

  Ann Chase

  Letter from Ann Chase informing her husband, Franklin Chase of new updates in the household finances.

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  Letter from Ann Chase to Franklin Chase

  Ann Chase

  Letter from Ann Chase to Franklin Chase from St. Nicholas Hotel in New York.

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  Letter from Ann Chase to Franklin Chase

  Ann Chase

  Letter from Ann Chase to Franklin Chase stating that she is staying with Mr. [Annex] and his family. She also mentions the places she has visited while in New York.

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  Letter from Ann Chase in St. Nicholas Hotel in New York to Franklin Chase

  Ann Chase

  Letter from Ann Chase to Franklin Chase. The address of the letter is from St. Nicholas Hotel, New York, and it with "To My Dear and Beloved Husband".

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  Letter from Ann Chase to Franklin Chase

  Ann Chase

  Letter from Ann Chase to Franklin Chase that starts with her addressing him as "My beloved husband..". The letter was writing in Brooklyn, New York.

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  Letter from Ann Chase to Franklin Chase

  Ann Chase

  Letter from Ann Chase to Franklin Chase were she mentions "I am now going to lunch, but like a drunken man; my head and stomach having striven so long for masterships...". The letter was sent from St. Nicholas Hotel in New York City.

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  Letter from Ann Chase to Franklin Chase Addressing her Medical Condition

  Ann Chase

  Letter from Ann Chase to Franklin Chase were she addresses not being able to respond to his "Affectionate note" because of her swollen foot occasion that has caused her suffering for days.

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  Letter from Ann Chase in New York City to Franklin Chase

  Ann Chase

  Letter from Ann Chase to Franklin Chase, while she is visiting New York City.

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  Letter from Ann Chase in Washington to Franklin Chase

  Ann Chase

  Letter from Ann Chase from Washington to Franklin Chase.

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  Letter from Ann Chase in New York City to Franklin Chase

  Ann Chase

  Letter from Ann Chase to Franklin Chase mentioning her arrival to New York City.

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  Letter from Ann Chase to Franklin Chase

  Ann Chase

  Letter from Ann Chase to Franklin Chase.

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  Letter from Ann Chase to Franklin Chase

  Ann Chase

  Letter from Ann Chase to her husband, Franklin Chase, in which she mentions General Taylor. Recalling a crisis, she states, "I would have given $5,000 dollars for one hundred Donnybrook boys … Do not delay one moment longer as this town is now without any obstacle for the Americans to enter, the custom house is empty … He has taken 41 cannon …" She asks Franklin to give information to his government.

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  Anti-Confederate Poems

  Evidently an anti-Confederate work, employing Major Pitcairn's command, "Disperse you Rebels" as its epigraph. The poet deplores the carnage of war.

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  Humorous Poem About Uppity Women

  Humorous verse ridiculing uppity women, including the lines "He has no wife but just an incarnation / Of hair brained schemes for public reformation."

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  Religious Poem

  Handwritten copy of a religious poem in which the narrator addresses Jesus.

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  "Dermot Astore" Poem

  Julia Crawford and F. N. Grouch

  Poem titled "Dermot Astore" describing the parting of a loved one.

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  Obituary of Laura A. Renaud de St. Felix Chase

  5″ × 7″ image, a later portrait showing Franklin Chase's second wife, Laura Adele Renaud de St. Felix Chase, dressed in black. A newspaper obituary, hand-dated [for her death date, 25 February 1909], is pasted to the back of the card on which the photograph is mounted.

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  Poem from Ann Chase to Virginia Stevens

  A farewell poem for a female friend the lines addressed to Miss Virginia Stevens Lancaster City October 2nd 1847.

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  Portrait of [Charles de St. Charles]

  Image of [Charles de] St. Charles inscribed [in French] "á Madame Anna Chase" with affection.

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  Portrait of Agustin Barrota

  2″ × 4″ image, mounted on embossed card and inscribed [in Spanish], "a token of appreciation for the U.S. Consul in Tampico, Franklin Chase." Barrota appears in uniform and holds a small baton.

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  Portrait of Palmer and David Farragut

  McPherson & Oliver Photographers

  2″ × 4″ image of the two naval leaders seated facing each other. A printed caption underneath the photograph reads: "Entered according to act of Congress Nov. 25, 1864, by McPherson & Oliver, Dist. Ct. vs. E. District of Louisiana. Studio of McPherson & Oliver, Poydras N. 132 Canal Street Up Stairs."

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  Portrait of General James Shields

  Photograph of Brigadier General James Shields. Published by Studio of E. Anthony in Brady's

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  Portrait of Grandma Conan

  Photograph of grandma Conan age 102 years.

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  Portrait of Grandma Roach

  Photograph of grandma Roach. The photograph was taken by "W. Sullivan Photographer, Neville Street, Near Central Station, Newcastle on Tyne.

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  Portrait of Laura Adele de St. Felix

  Photograph of Laura Adele de St. Felix, which is identified as the future Mrs. Chase.

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  Portrait of John T. Pickett

  Oval mounted on 2″ × 4″ card, signed "With sincere regards of your friend John. T. Pickett."

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  Portrait of Franklin Chase

  Amiel Julio

  Portrait of Franklin Chase

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  Portrait of Franklin Chase

  Eliza M. Douglass

  Portrait of Franklin Chase

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  The Judges are Threatened

  Exact copy of a note received by American Judges of the Twentieth ward. They are warned to not rule out naturalized citizens like they did the previous year.

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  A strange Character in Whittier's "Snowbound"

  John Greenleaf Whittier

  Literary discussion of the death of a woman who supposedly provided the basis for a character in John Greenleaf Whittier's "Snowbound." poem. The woman was named Harriet Livermore, a niece of the late Judge Livermore of New Hampshire.

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  Administration Rottenness

  A clipping of an article title "Administration Rottenness" discussing the crimes and corruption of carpetbaggers in the republican party.

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  Sermon of Reverend Henry Ward Beecher at Plymouth Church

  These two items are preserved within a folded sheet of paper bearing handwritten notes on the outside. One of the clippings states a sermon of the Reverend Henry Ward Beecher at Plymouth Church in Brooklyn. The other clipping is detailing the wedding of Josie M. Chase and George A. Rawson.

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  Letter from George B. Chase

  George B. Chase and The Cleveland Leader

  A series of clippings inside an envelope relating to the wedding of Franklin Chase's niece Josie M. Chase and George A. Rawson. Her father is Geo B. Chase whose name is named as the sender of the envelope and clippings. Some of the clippings include a story concerning a railroad to be built through Washington, D.C., a proposed extension of the Colt patent, and a humorous account of a mock wedding. From the inscription on the envelope, the person saving the items was Likely Franklin or Laura A. de St. Felix Chase; other items evidently also were placed within the envelope at one time.

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  Will and Testament of Daniel Webster

  Boston Courier

  The clipping states the will and testament of Daniel Webster that he prepared as he was confined in his house with a serious illness.

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  "Passage from the Red Sea"

  Selection of clippings containing lines from the Pope.

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  Windsor Castle as the Home of Kings

  The article details the history of the Windsor Castle in England and how it was founded by William the Conqueror.

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  Letter from Mexico, Correspondence of Delta

  The Clippings are titled "Correspondence of the Delta" and are of a letter from Mexico, Tampico. The letter goes into the aspect of foreshadowing despotism and was published by the Daily Delta. The letter closes with the words "Poor Mexican devil".

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  The Great Heroine Ann Chase

  A collection of clippings recognizing Ann Chase's efforts to capture Tampico and her contributions to the Mexican American War.

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  The Buffon Slurping Eggs Editorial Cartoon

  Hinckley Sc.

  A caricatured James K. Polk wears an apron and holds an egg labeled "Mexico" from which an eagle clutching a serpent in its beak [the national symbol] is emerging. Other eggs rest on the ground at Polk's feet: Canada, Cuba, Texas. The Texas egg is already cracking. One smaller figure, a man who has popped his arms, head, and legs out of his own eggshell marked "Ireland," is bending over the Canadian egg and staring at it. Polk is observing that one egg has awhile to wait, and one is already hatched, but "there goes."

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  Jefferson Davis's Speech on The Mexican War

  Clipping from The New York Watch. The article includes a paragraph on Jefferson Davis's speech on the Mexican War.

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  D. Jaime McClarnon Burial

  Eight individuals invite friends of D. Jaime McClarnon [most likely Ann Chase's brother] to attend his burial on 18 January 1851. Printed and illustrated, the invitation bears the names Anna McClarnon de Chase, Franklin Chase, Amelia B. Fowler, Estuardo L. Jolly, Teofilo Larauer, Ramon Obregon, Guillermo Gordon and B.C. Sanchez.

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  Tampico's Heroine, Ann Chase

  The clipping contains a portrait and story of Mrs. Ann Chase, the heroine of Tampico in the Mexican War.

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  Household Inventory of Chase Family

  Ann Chase

  The document is estimated to be the work of Ann Chase, this provides an inventory of household effects from Tampico, ranging from silverplate to table aprons, and assessing a value for each.

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  A Brig Departs From New York Harbor

  As a brig is prepared to depart from the New York harbor with Tampico as its destination, the signers [including the collector and a Naval officer] state that, to their knowledge, "no plague, or any dangerous or contagious disease, [are] at present in the said port."

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  Franklin Chase vs. The Republic of Mexico

  Thomas J. Durant

  Document stating the case of Franklin Chase vs. The Republic of Mexico. The document goes over witnesses and the claims of Franklin Chase against the Republic of Mexico. The concluded July 4, 1868, and was proclaimed February 1, 1869.

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  Sharpe Manufacturing Company Document

  Ann Chase

  Document bears the name of the Sharpe Manufacturing Company and four signatures, including a name similar to Ann Chase's maiden name McClarnon [W. Clermond] and contains a reference to a gate.

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  Bill of Sale of The Steamer Oachita to F. Clavel

  Franklin Chase and Cornelius H. DeLamater

  Document recording the sale of the steamer Oachita to F. Clavel. It is not clear whether the steamer is the object that changed hands from Cornelius H. DeLamater to Franklin Chase and then from Chase to Clavel, but the sum of $10,500 was paid.

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  Contract of Partnership Chase Gordon Company of Tampico

  Franklin Chase

  Contract of Partnership , Chase Gordon Company of Tampico is formed, with Mr. Franklin Chase, Mrs. Ann Chase, and William Gordon as principals. They will carry on general business at the port under joint management.

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  Transfer of Property Negotiations Between Franklin Chase, Anna Chase, and Minerva Lafler

  Gorgonio Rivera

  Document detailing negotiations of Franklin Chase and Anna Chase with Minerva Lafler. The document concludes with the sale of a home and commercial lot by Minerva Lafler to Don y Doña Chase. It includes the signature of Gorgonio Rivera, dated 11 February of the same year.

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  Letter from E. Babbitt to Franklin Chase

  E. Babbitt

  In the letter, Franklin Chase is requested to deliver "any one of the following boxes of revenue funds from the vault" to M. Manneone.

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  Patent for Franklin Chase and Anna Chase Clothing Store

  Document stating that Franklin and Ann Chase are granted permission to carry on their clothing store in No. 56 of Tampico's Union Street, and will pay six pesos per month. R. [Prieto] Humberto has signed the certificate.

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  Receipt for Payment of $384 from David Tweed

  David? Tweed

  Receipt from Tampico 1865 for the amount of $384. The description of service rendered or property exchanged is unclear.

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  American Shipmasters' Association

  T. W. Ellison and Ellwood Walter

  Printed pamphlet or brochure of American Shipmasters' Association, Marine Register of Classification in vessels dated to June 15, 1870.

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  Informal Will Of Andrew Nelson

  Andrew Nelson

  Andrew Nelson, of Charleston, S.C., master of the brig Eliza, here makes provisions for his daughter in Charleston in the event of his death. He names a guardian for the then-seven-year-old child, makes reference to monies owed him by charter customers, including a Mrs. Carvalha and Ramon de [Ubrago?]. Although Chase's name does not appear among the witnesses, two are listed as residents of Tampico and he may have kept such documents as a matter of consular routine or courtesy.

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  Convention Between The United States of America and The Republic of Mexico

  Abraham Lincoln and William H. Seward

  A proclamation written by the president Abraham Lincoln in the year of 1868. The document addresses the convention between the United States of America and the republic of Mexico, providing for the adjustment of claims of citizens of either country against the other.

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  Testimony Praising Franklin Chase

  J. W. McKinney

  Document Written by J, McKinney, public notary. In it Charles [Nedhausen?] indicates that he has done much business with Chase as a businessman residing for the past seven years in Tampico. Chase, he tells the notary, is "devoted to the welfare of the people of the United States and has always labored zealously to protect his fellow countrymen in person, and property from the ravages of revolutionary war which has so long devastated that unhappy country." He relates an incident in which Chase refused to approve an import of arms into Mexico because of irregularities, and notes that he incurred much anger in the process.

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  Ann Chase's Welcoming card to Mrs. Hamilton Fish

  Ann Chase

  Ann Chase's welcoming card to the Fish residence during one of her stays in Washington. "At home" Friday evening, 10 December, 9 p.m.

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  Message from William H. Seward to Franklin Chase

  Abraham Lincoln, William H. Seward, and Salmon P. Chase

  The heart of the circular is in the introductory messages from William H. Seward: The Union will depend on its consular officers to control the shipment of contraband during the Rebellion. Certain duties in the vigil against smuggling may not be delegated to subordinates, and new and additional precautions and paperwork are being added to the consular duties. Following this, a message from President Lincoln regarding his 19 April 1861 proclamation and the somewhat relaxed situation in three ports: Beaufort, N.C., Port Royal, S.C., and New Orleans, Lousiana.

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  General Ascension Gomez Announces Orderly Removal of Troops from Tampico to Ciudad Victoria

  Desiderio Pavon and Ascension Gomez

  This provides details of the orderly removal of troops from Tampico to Ciudad Victoria. Gen. Desiderio Pavon will remain to occupy Tampico's plaza "to conserve his power as chief." The patriotic sentiments of the inhabitants and their sacrifices during the three years of war against the invader are noted. The governor general wishes to work closely with them as administrators are appointed to reestablish constitutional order. Those who took part in political agitation and did not leave Tampico will not be disturbed. Generals Pavon and Gomez will suspend hostilities.

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  Notice Regarding Exports on Gold and Silver from Mexico

  Robert J. Walker, James K. Polk, William Learned Marcy, and William Gates

  Carrying messages from U.S. Treasury Secretary R.J. Walker, President James K. Polk, War Secretary Marcy and Major General Winfield Scott, this collection of announcements spells out how the Americans will govern the export of gold and silver from the mines of Mexico's interior, and what percentages of duties will be assessed according to the state of the metals being transported. The final item is a warning about compliance and enforcement: If gold and silver exports are not recorded on a ship's manifest, those exports will be confiscated; if their value exceeds $1,000, the ship attempting to carry them away will itself be confiscated.

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  Commercial Partnership Between Onisiphore Drouet and the Mexican republic's consul in New Orleans, Manuel Morales

  This five-page agreement contains the history of a commercial partnership and sets forth the terms of its establishment and its dissolution. LaPlace and Clavel formed a commercial society and shared, through that firm, ownership in a ship, the Susan Jane, among other items. The ship will be sold as part of the liquidation. One partner will conduct the liquidation; the other will remove himself from involvement in that activity. The Mexican republic's consul in New Orleans, Manuel Morales certifies the signature of the notary public Onisiphore Drouet and affirms that it is the same one he uses in all his writings. LaPlace is mentioned in some of the Franklin Chase letters; Clavel in a document.

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  Correspondence Between W. D. Maddox and Edward Yorke McCauley

  W. D. Maddocks and Edward Yorke McCauley

  W. D. Maddocks, Acting Master Commander [U.S. Navy], Tampico, certifies at the beginning of this sequence or collection of materials that it provides "a true and faithful exact copy of the original letter of instructions which I retain on board the U.S.S. Glasgow." All pertains to the ship, the Yankie, subject of great controversy for Chase in 1870.

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  Correspondence for Franklin Chase from Frederick W. Seward

  Frederick W. Seward

  Correspondence for Franklin Chase from Frederick W. Seward. Giving instructions to Franklin Chase, Seward lists five specific record-keeping instructions involving the accounting for losses by exchange, maintaining separate accounts for postage, office rent, etc.

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  Certificate of Security granted by the Ministry of Exterior Relations of Mexico, Jose Maria Ortiz Monasterio to D. Fran Peters

  Jose Maria Ortiz Monasterio

  This large blue sheet bears the seal of the Republic of Mexico and, beneath it, the words "The President of the Republic of Mexico." It bears the signature of the Minister of Exterior Relations. Through this instrument, D. Fran Peters is granted free passage into and within the Republic's territory. Beyond the order not to impede Peters' progress, officials are instructed to assist him. A provision in an 1828 regulation is invoked.

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  Correspondence from Anastasio Passoli to General Command of Department of Tamaulipas.

  Anastasio Passoli

  Correspondence from Anastasio Passoli to General Command of Department of Tamaulipas. Report, complaint, or statement of protest from Passoli had, by his account, received a note at 10 p.m. the previous vening advising him that permission had not been granted for taking charge of the shipment brought in by the American brig the Foam. Preferring the old rules to the new ones, he notes [sarcastically] that the Foam has more security than most. The [presumably American military] regulations and precautions have slighted the honor and prevented the labor of Mexican dock employees, who in Passoli's view have always followed the principles of legality, even when they see hostile injustice -- as they now do.

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  Order from William L. Marcy by Command of Major General Hancock Winfield Scott

  William L. Marcy

  This War Department circular also bears the date 29 October 1847 and is headed with the boldly misspelled line "Headquarters of the Army, Mexico …" All U.S. Army officers who have been entrusted with public monies from collection of revenues in Mexico are to "render separate returns of the same to this department."

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  Order Issued by Colonel William Gates for the Establishment of a Hospital in Tampico

  Issued from Head Quarters, Tampico Department [War Department], signed illegibly, this document provides for the establishment of a Marine hospital in the port by Dr. C.M. Hitchcock, "for the receipt of sick sailors and sick Americans who may be placed there under indigent circumstances." Chase is mentioned and will be involved, as harbor dues will pay the hospital's expenses. The document was issued by order of Col. Gates.

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  Commission of Mr. Franklin Chase as Collector of the Port Tampico

  J. Nel?

  Issued by the commanding officer of the Department of Tampico [signature partly illegible: J. Nel]. The commission derives from a provision of the United States Tariffs Law cited in the document. The commissioning officer includes an expression of his "special trust and confidence in the honor, honesty abilities and fidelity of Mr. Franklin Chase"... Red underlining may have been added on the date the document was signed, or later.

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  Letter from seven New Orleans citizens to Mrs. Ann Chase

  Issac Johnston, Grossman A., Albert Welles Ely, and P. W. Norman

  Seven New Orleans citizens thank Mrs. Ann Chase for her role in placing Tampico in American Hands, and announce their gift of a service of silver plate to her. Legible signatures include Isaac Johnston, A. Grossman, J. M. Stanton, Albert Welles Ely, and P. W. Norman. At the end of the signatures, the word "committee" signifies an organization formed either for the purpose of rewarding the heroine or a group that already existed.

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  Letter from Laura Adele Renaud de St. Felix Chase to [Josie]

  Adele Chase

  Letter from Laura Adele Renaud de St. Felix Chase (shortened to Adele Chase) to [Josie] on January 9, 1906 about the distribution of a silver set.

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  Accounting of the consul's expenditures relating to the death and burial of Stephen F. Donaldson

  T. Chase

  A document in which Chase has recorded dates in June and July 1841 on which he paid for cupping and bleeding "8 doz. leeches, apothecary bill", shaving after death, bread, servants, gravedigging, and burial fees. Offset by $298 through the sale, at auction, of the effects of the dead man, Stephen [Fainface] Donaldson, evidently a U.S. citizen who died in Tampico.

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  Letter from J. Crawford Lyon to Mrs. George A. Rawson

  J. Crawford Lyon

  Letter from J. Crawford Lyon to Mrs. George A. Rawson on June 9, 1903 about the progress on a carved tusk cross-section.

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  Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie]

  George Rawson

  Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie] on July 22, 1873 about a gift he has purchased a small French doll for his ill daughter. He also recounts his tour around Paris.

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  Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie]

  George Rawson

  Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie] on July 21, 1873 about the news of his daughter having whooping cough and his attempts to return early, being able to return mid-August.

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  Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie]

  George Rawson

  Letter from George Rawson to [Mollie] on July 17, 1873 about being homesick.