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- Handwritten letter of introduction from Lewis Cass, addressed to Hon. Rufus King, regarding James Witherell. Detroit Dec. 18, 1823 Dear Sir, The bearer of this , Lit. Witherell, has requested of me an introductory letter to you, and it affords me pleasure to comply with is wishes. He is a young gentleman of very respectable standing here, and able and intelligent. He bears with him my warm regards, wherever he may go. I am, dear sir, with much esteem, your [...] Lewis Cass
- Date Issued:
- 1823-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Handwritten letter of introduction written by Lewis Cass, and addressed to Martin Van Buren, regarding James Witherell. "Detroit Dec. 18, 1823 My dear sir, Mr. Witherell, the bearer of this letter, has requested an introduction to you. I give it to him with much felt [...], because his character, and conduct and acquirements have attached me to him, and because wherever he may form acquaintances, he will be valued and esteemed. I am, my dear sir, with [...] and ever yours, Lewis Cass"
- Date Issued:
- 1823-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Document signed by Lewis Cass, Governor, and William Woodbridge, Secretary, appointing John Roberts, Jr. to the position of Lieutenant in the Militia of the Michigan Territory. The document is embossed and stamped with a white seal of the Michigan Territory. The text of the document is as follows: "Lewis Cass, Governor in and over the Territory of Michigan, To all to whome these presents may come...Greeting: Know Ye, That reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valour, fidelity and abilities of John Roberts Junior Esquire I do hereby appoint him Lieutenant in the Militia of the said Territory. He is, therefore, carefully and diligently to discharge the duties of a Lieutenant by doing and performing all manner of things thereunto belonging. And I do strictly charge and require all Officers and Soldiers under his command to be obedient to his orders as a Lieutenant And he is to observe and follow such orders and directions from time to time as he shall receive from the President of the United States of America, the Governor of the said Territory, or his superior Officer set over him according to law. This commission to continue in force during the pleasure of the Governor of the said Territory for the time being. In testimony whereof, I have caused these Letters to be made Patent, and the great Seal of the said Territory to be hereunto affixed. Given under my hand at Detroit, this twenty fourth day of May in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Twenty Four and of the Independence of the United States of America the Forty-Eighth. By the Governor: Lewis Cass William Woodbridge, Secretary of the Territory." The verso contains hand written declarations from John Roberts and from Richard Smyth [?], Justice of the Peace of Wayne County, reading: "Teritory [sic] of Michigan County of Wayne I John Roberts Junior do Solemnly swear that I will Support the Constitution of the United States of America so help me God. John Roberts I John Roberts Junior do solemnly Swear that I will carefully and diligently discharge the duties of a Lieutenant in the Michigan Militia, so help me God. John Roberts Be it remembered that on this third day of June, One Thousand eight Hundred and twenty four personally came before me the undersigned Justis [sic] of the Peace, John Roberts Junior, who took and Subscribed the foregoing oath in my presence. Given under my hand at the City of Detroit the day and year above writen. Richd. Smyth [?] Justic of the Peace Wayne County T.M."
- Date Issued:
- 1824-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
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- Handwritten letter from Lewis Cass. The letter reads: For Major Cass As you agree with me, that it is, but an act of justice, on our part, to make a substantial acknowledgement, to William Foxen, for his faithful services, please to deed to him, lot no. 17, block 56. Lewis Cass Detroit July 3d, 1865
- Date Issued:
- 1863-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Certificate appointing Charles Trowbridge to the position of Commissioner of Bail in and for the County of Wayne, signed by Lewis Cass, Governor, and William Woodbridge, Secretary, in 1821. The document is stamped with the great seal of the Michigan Territory. "Lewis Cass, Governor in and over the Territory of Michigan, To all to whome these Presents may come, Greeting: Know Ye, That reposing special trust and confidence in the integrity and ability of Charles C. Trowbridge Esquire I have appointed him a Commissioner of Bail in and for the County of Wayne and do hereby authorize and empower him to execute and fulfill the duties of that office according to the law: To have and to hold the said Office, with all the rights, privileges, and emoluments thereunto belonging, during the pleasure of the Governor of the said Territory, for the time being. In Testimony whereof, I have caused these Letters to be made Patent, and the Great Seal of the said Territory to be hereunto affixed. Given under my Hand, at Detroit, this Sixth day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and Twenty one, and of the Independence of the United States of America the Forty fifth. By the Governor: Lewis Cass William Woodbridge Secretary of Michigan Territory." The verso contains handwritten declarations from Charles Trowbridge and J.D. Dory, Justice of the Peace, reading as follows: "I Charles C. Trowbridge, having been appointed a Commissioner of Bail in and for the County of Wayne, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the duties of said Office. So help me God. Charles C. Trowbridge County of Wayne Be it remembered, that on the seventeenth day of January, One thousand eight hundred and twenty one, personally came before me the above named Charles C. Trowbridge, and took and subscribed the foregoing oath in my presence. J.D. Dory, Justice of the Peace, Wayne County."
- Date Issued:
- 1821-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Booklet written for the September 19, 1919 centennial celebration of the Treaty of Saginaw, by Fred Dustin, chairman of the Committee on History and Records.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Head-and-shoulder portrait lithograph of Lewis Cass, by J.C. Buttre and printed by Johnson, Fry, and Company of New York. Cass is depicted in a dark suit and tie looking to the right. The oval-shaped portrait is surrounded by a border composed of scrollwork and images of an eagle perched atop a book beneath a semi-circle of stars, and of two War of 1812-era officers on horseback leading marching soldiers. Lewis Cass' signature is printed at the bottom.
- Date Issued:
- 1858-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
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- A handwritten letter from Lewis Cass to Sarah A. Sibley, written to accompany a wedding gift for Sibley's future sister-in-law, Marie Louise Miller, who married Alexander Hamilton Sibley on September 14, 1865. The letter reads: Mothersday My dear Miss Sibley, With you I am this [?] to present this paid[?] to your future sister-in-law, with my best and warmest wishes for her happiness. And please say to stay[?] that for many a long day nothing has given me half as much pleasure as the announcement of his intended[?] message. Yours Truly Lewis Cass Miss Sibley
- Date Issued:
- 1865-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Handwritten letter from Lewis Cass to William Foxen. The letter reads: Washington Sept 2, 1860 My dear William, I have delayed writing you about the paintings till the [...] that I sent the estimate of cost, [...] back to Detroit, so [...] write you without it. and stuck other places, as are [...]. The other we will do in the spring. I leave it to you to manage [...] Lewis Cass
- Date Issued:
- 1860-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Leather bound souvenir program and corresponding envelope from the banquet celebrating the 100th anniversary of Oliver Hazard Perry's victory in the Battle of Lake Erie held at the Hotel Breakers at Cedar Point, on September 10, 1913. The booklet features an image of Perry in profile on the cover between the an American flag, and a British flag consisting of a red cross and saltire on a white field, above a silhouette of Perry's ship the NIAGARA. The interior contains information on figures connected with the battle including Perry, as well as Robert H. Barclay, Lewis Cass, Isaac Shelby, William Henry Harrison, and Daniel Dobbins; the menu for the event, a program of toasts, and a list of members of the Inter-State Board of the Perry's Victory Centennial Commission. The envelope is brown with the silhouette of the NIAGARA on the front.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
