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Cuneiform tablet: petition, prayer for a king

Cuneiform tablet: petition, prayer for a king

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Cuneiform tablet: petition, prayer for a king

Cuneiform tablet: petition, prayer for a king

Mesopotamia Public domain photograph of archaeological object, Mesopotamia, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Drawing of a Roman Emperor Receiving a Petition

Drawing of a Roman Emperor Receiving a Petition

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St. Ives of Brittany, accepting a poor man's petition

St. Ives of Brittany, accepting a poor man's petition

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La politesse Françoise, or The English Ladies Petition to His Excellency the Mushroom Ambassador

La politesse Françoise, or The English Ladies Petition to His Excellen...

Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757–1827 London) Thomas Rowlandson - English caricaturist of the 18th and early 19th centuries Britain, known for his humor, caricatures, satirical drawings, and watercolors... More

Drawing of a Roman Emperor Receiving a Petition

Drawing of a Roman Emperor Receiving a Petition

After Federico Zuccaro (Zuccari) (Italian, Sant'Angelo in Vado 1540/42–1609 Ancona)

To his highness William Henrick, Prince of Orange, the most humble petition of George Lord Chancellor Jefferies. Most humbly sheweth; that your petitioner who was once Lord Chancellor of England is now become the lowest of your suppliants, and f

To his highness William Henrick, Prince of Orange, the most humble pet...

Positive Photostat. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 33, Folder 22.

To the King and Queen's most excellent majesties. The humble address and petition of the Governour, council, and convention of representatives of the people of your majesties collony of the Massachusets, in New-England [Regarding general restora

To the King and Queen's most excellent majesties. The humble address a...

Positive Photostat. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 33, Folder 18.

Robert Brent to James Madison. Petition. James Madison Papers.

Robert Brent to James Madison. Petition. James Madison Papers.

Transcripts, guides, and tools to help you use this collection may be found at loc.gov James Madison Papers.

Colden, Cadwallader. Fort George, New York. Petition to Colden

Colden, Cadwallader. Fort George, New York. Petition to Colden

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To His Excellency Francis Bernard, Esq; Captain-general and Governor in chief, in and over His Majesty’s province of the Massachusetts-Bay in New-England, and Vice-Admiral of the same. And the Honourable His Majesty’s Council. The petition of Ri

To His Excellency Francis Bernard, Esq; Captain-general and Governor i...

Ford 1264.; Not in Evans.; On verso: Exchange, Mass. Hist. Soc., July 25 1916. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ep... More

Virginia Colony Councilmen, Burgesses and Representatives of the Virginia Colony to George III of England, April 14, 1768, Petition Against Taxation by Great Britain; Repeal of Stamp Act

Virginia Colony Councilmen, Burgesses and Representatives of the Virgi...

Petition Against Taxation by Great Britain; Repeal of Stamp Act

Frontispiece to the Middlesex Petition, British Cartoon Print

Frontispiece to the Middlesex Petition, British Cartoon Print

Broadside showing, above three columns of text (comprising the petition), George III seated on his throne receiving several men, one, kneeling before him, presents the petition, on May 24th 1769. Catalogue of ... More

Virginia Colony to George III of England, May 17, 1769, Petition Against Deportation of Prisoners
The Irishmen's petition, to the Honourable C-mm-ssi-n-rs of Excise, &c ... Patrick O'Conner, Blany O'Bryan, Carney Macquire. Lawrence Sweeney. [Printed by desire.] [n. d.].

The Irishmen's petition, to the Honourable C-mm-ssi-n-rs of Excise, &c...

On verso: S; 1769; The Irish Mens Petition. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 133, Folder 56.

The Irishmen's petition, To the Honourable c-mm-ssi-n-rs of excise, &c. The humble petitition of Patrick O'Conner, Blany O'Bryan, and Carney Macquire, to be appointed inspectors and over-lookers for the port of -- ... Printed by desire. [New Yor

The Irishmen's petition, To the Honourable c-mm-ssi-n-rs of excise, &c...

Not in Evans.; On verso: N.y., n.d., [New York: 1769]; Ac. 4708. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Colle... More

The Lord Mayor's speech and the city petition about excise [on tobacco. Speech with illus. of meeting of the Common-Council of London]

The Lord Mayor's speech and the city petition about excise [on tobacco...

Reference copy may be in SSF (Gr) - Tariff 1771 Cartoons. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Gt. Brig. England London History 1771; Caricatures..., British 1771;... More

Virginia Colony to George III of England, April 1, 1772, Petition Against Importation of Slaves from Africa

Virginia Colony to George III of England, April 1, 1772, Petition Agai...

Petition Against Importation of Slaves from Africa

A petition to the people of Halifax. We the inhabitants of the District of Halifax. To all charitable and well disposed Christians of every denomination, send greetings … Signed at a legal town meeting, November 11, 1773.
To the freeholders, freemen, and inhabitants of the City of New-York; and particularly to our steady friends and associates, the children and negroes of the said City. The petition of Isaac Sheer-off, Alexander M'Doubtful, Peter Vander-fight-not

To the freeholders, freemen, and inhabitants of the City of New-York; ...

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New-Haven, March 11, 1774. At a meeting of the select-men in this town, on Monday last, the following petition, signed by more than two hundred of the inhabitants of the town was presented to them. To the select-men of the town of New-Haven [Pet
New-York, September 8, 1775. The Ship Samson, Capt. Coupar, arrived here this morning in 8 weeks from London, by whom we are favoured with the following petition, which was to have been delivered to His Majesty the 14th of July, by the Lord Mayo
A petition to the Honourable the Committee of safety for the Colony of New-York. We the subscribers, inhabitants of said colony, humbly beg leave to represent that the unhappy contest which has long subsisted between Great Britain and the Americ

A petition to the Honourable the Committee of safety for the Colony of...

Evans 14384.; On verso: S; 1775. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 108, Folder 45.

Petition to George III, King of Great Britain, 1775

Petition to George III, King of Great Britain, 1775

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The address, petition, and remonstrance of the city of London, to the King, in favour of the Americans, and their resolves, presented to his Majesty, July 5, 1775.

The address, petition, and remonstrance of the city of London, to the ...

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John Allison and John Lee to Virginia General Assembly, May 1776, Petition by Marines to Join Virginia Land Troops
To the Right Honorable Richard, Lord Viscount Howe, of the Kingdom of Ireland, and to his Excellency the Honorable William Howe, Esquire ... The humble representation and petition of the freeholders and inhabitants of Queen's County, on the Isla

To the Right Honorable Richard, Lord Viscount Howe, of the Kingdom of ...

Not in Evans.; On verso: Gift of Mr. B. Jones of Boston, Rec'd Jan 24, 1933. (Rec'd from Ac. Div., Jan. 31, 1933) Ac. 4555. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile ... More

Thomas Jefferson, 1776, Memorandum on Virginia Presbyterian's Petition about Night Meetings

Thomas Jefferson, 1776, Memorandum on Virginia Presbyterian's Petition...

Memorandum on Virginia Presbyterian's Petition about Night Meetings

Drafts relating to a petition respecting the Court of General Sessions

Drafts relating to a petition respecting the Court of General Sessions

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Notification. The freeholders and other inhabitants of the Town of Boston, qualified as the law directs, are hereby notified to meet at Faneuil-Hall, on Wednesday 26th of Octob. inst. at Ten o'clock A. M. then and there to consider the petition

Notification. The freeholders and other inhabitants of the Town of Bos...

Positive Photostat. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 42, Folder ... More

La politesse Françoise, or the English ladies petition to His Excellency the Mushroom Ambassador

La politesse Françoise, or the English ladies petition to His Excellen...

Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757–1827 London) Thomas Rowlandson - English caricaturist of the 18th and early 19th centuries Britain, known for his humor, caricatures, satirical drawings, and watercolors... More

To the honorable the Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The petition and remonstrance of John Fitch, of the City of Philadelphia ... John Fitch. Philadelphia, September 26, 1789.

To the honorable the Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvan...

Used for Exchange 3-7-51.; Imprint 2.; Not in Evans. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. 2 duplicate copies Printed Ephemera ... More

Thomas Jefferson, November 21, 1791, Jacob Isaacks Desalinisation Petition, Incomplete

Thomas Jefferson, November 21, 1791, Jacob Isaacks Desalinisation Peti...

Jacob Isaacks Desalinisation Petition, Incomplete Public domain scan of Thomas Jefferson correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Copy of a petition now circulating for subscription, humbly offered for the perusal of the members of the Honourable the House of Assembly. To the Honourable the representatives of the Freemen of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania is Assembly met;

Copy of a petition now circulating for subscription, humbly offered fo...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 163, Folder 11.

To the Senate and House of representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the memorial and petition of the subscribers, in behalf of themselves and of others, citizens of other of the United States, and of the state of Pennsylvania. Your m

To the Senate and House of representatives of the Commonwealth of Penn...

The memorial and petion of the subscribers.; On verso: Broadside Pa. Circa 1806 [?]ux/3.00; Post 1806. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full... More

To the Honourable superior court to be holden at Hartford, within and for the county of Hartford, on the second Tuesday of February, A. D. 1813; sitting as a court of chancery. This petition of Joseph Kelsey, of Hartford, in said county, humbly

To the Honourable superior court to be holden at Hartford, within and ...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 5, Folder 5b.

Thomas Hart Benton et al., October 25, 1814

Thomas Hart Benton et al., October 25, 1814

Public domain scan of Andrew Jackson's correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

To the Senate and House of representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in General assembly met: the petition of the subscribers, Citizens of the City and County of Philadelphia, respectfully sheweth [Regarding as Steam Frigate for the d

To the Senate and House of representatives of the Commonwealth of Penn...

2461 C 21 28 Je 44.; Rec. 9-2-44.; On verso: No 49; 2461 C 21 28 Je 44 Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemer... More

To the honorable the Legislature of the State of New-Jersey. The petition of the subscribers, several of whom are owners of fisheries upon the river Delaware, in said state, respectfully sheweth ... January 21st, 1818.

To the honorable the Legislature of the State of New-Jersey. The petit...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 99, Folder 17.

In the session of 1821, the Committee of pensions and revolutionary claims made the following report on the petition of Sarah Dewees and others ... [Washington, 1822].

In the session of 1821, the Committee of pensions and revolutionary cl...

Imprint 2. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 191, Folder 26.

To the honourable General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, now in session. The petition of the Hampshire and Hampden canal company, by their agents ... respectfully sheweth ... Dated at Boston January 13th, 1827.

To the honourable General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, ...

Imprint 2.; Transportation- canals. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 54, Folder 8.

Anonymous to Unknown, 1830, Petition

Anonymous to Unknown, 1830, Petition

Petition Public domain scan of Andrew Jackson's correspondence, American history, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.

Notice. All citizens who wish to sign the Memorial to the State Legislature, to abolish the municipal court of this City, are requested to call at the Alton house, Piasa House of at the store of Messrs Stevens & Trenchery, where the petition has

Notice. All citizens who wish to sign the Memorial to the State Legisl...

Imprint 3. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 15, Folder 11.

To the Honorable Senate and House of representatives of the United States in Congress assembled: The memorial of the undersigned, of Providence, in the State of Rhode Island, merchant, respectfully sheweth, that he preferred his certain petition

To the Honorable Senate and House of representatives of the United Sta...

Gift Margaret W. Cushing 1-26-38.; Rec. 9-13-46.; On verso: {stamp} Gift Margaret W. Cushing Jan. 26, 1938. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as... More

To the Honorable Senate and House of Representatives in General court assembled. The petition of the undersigned respectfully prays, that they and their associates may be incorporated under the authority of the Commonwealth, with authority to la
people from "Jane Brightwell; or, the Beggar's petition. A romance. [By James M. Rymer.]"

people from "Jane Brightwell; or, the Beggar's petition. A romance. [B...

This image has been taken from scan 000355 from "Jane Brightwell; or, the Beggar's petition. A romance. [By James M. Rymer.]". The title and subject terms of this image have been generated from tags, created by... More

Memorial to the Honorable Cato West, secretary, exercising the power and performing the duties of governor of the Mississippi Territory. The right of the people to petition for a redress of grievances is incident to the nature of our government,

Memorial to the Honorable Cato West, secretary, exercising the power a...

Contains 12 signatures. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 85, Folder 4a.

Memorial to Congress for a loyal civil government for North-Carolina. The Undersigned loyal (white) citizens of North-Carolina, most respectfully and earnestly petition the Congress of the United States to pass into a law the bill introduced int

Memorial to Congress for a loyal civil government for North-Carolina. ...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 135, Folder 20.

To the Honourable the Legislature of the State of New-York: the petition of the Subscribers, citizens of said state, Respectfully showeth- [n. d.].

To the Honourable the Legislature of the State of New-York: the petiti...

On verso: {stamp} Library of Congress City of Washington. Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; ... More

Petition against Sabbath mails. To the Honourable the Senate and House of representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled. [Washington, D. C.? n. d.].

Petition against Sabbath mails. To the Honourable the Senate and House...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 210, Folder 46.

To the Senate and House of representatives, of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in General Assembly met. The petition of the subscribers, citizens of the said Commonwealth respectfully sheweth [Re. forming of the Farmer's and Mechanics' bank.]

To the Senate and House of representatives, of the Commonwealth of Pen...

On verso: 50931 '04 Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 163, Folder 19.

To the citizens of Reading. The subscribers have received a petition from citizens of Reading, stating that they "have reason to believe that intoxicating liquors are sold in large quantities, contrary to the statutes in such cases made and prov

To the citizens of Reading. The subscribers have received a petition f...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 64, Folder 42.

Waterbury, Nov. 1st, 1859. Dear Sir: - A petition was presented to the General Assembly of this State at their last session, (May 1858,) asking for division of the County of Litchfield, or the establishment of two half shire towns in that County

Waterbury, Nov. 1st, 1859. Dear Sir: - A petition was presented to the...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 9, Folder 6.

The petition of a drunkard's horse

The petition of a drunkard's horse

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New Hampshire Citizens to Abraham Lincoln, December 19, 1860  (Petition recommending Amos Tuck)
New York Volunteers to Edwin D. Morgan, Tuesday, May 07, 1861  (Petition to from brigade under command of Schurz)
Henry F. Johns to Abraham Lincoln, Tuesday, January 01, 1861  (Petition for employment as White House steward)
Vigo County Indiana Republicans to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, February 18, 1861  (Petition of recommendation)
Simeon S. Jocelyn to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, October 21, 1861  (Sends petition)
Brooklyn New York Congregational Church to Abraham Lincoln, Tuesday, May 14, 1861  (Printed Resolution [or Petition])
George Bishop, et al. to E. P. Bland, Tuesday, January 08, 1861  (Petition recommending E. M. Joslin as Librarian of Congress)
James Y. Davis,  et al. to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, March 08, 1861  (Petition of recommendation)
San Francisco Citizens to Abraham Lincoln, February 1861  (Petition of recommendation)
David E. Stout, et al. to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, January 11, 1861  (Petition supporting Cameron)
Kansas Army of Freedom to Abraham Lincoln, Tuesday, January 01, 1861  (Petition of volunteers to preserve the Union)
John G. Fee to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, October 03, 1861  (Sends petition)
Elijah Sells,  et al. to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, January 10, 1861  (Petition recommending Fitz Henry Warren for cabinet)
Ohio Legislature to Abraham Lincoln, January 1861  (Petition recommending Robert Schenck for cabinet)
House of Representatives Republicans to Abraham Lincoln, Saturday, January 19, 1861  (Petition protesting appointment of Cameron)
New Market New Jersey Citizens to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, January 09, 1861  (Petition opposing Cameron and recommending William Dayton for cabinet)
New York Senate to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, February 14, 1861  (Petition recommending Colfax for cabinet)
Truman Woodruff, et al. to Abraham Lincoln, Saturday, June 15, 1861  (Petition recommending U.S. Commissioner)
Ohio Delegates Chicago Convention to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, January 11, 1861  (Petition recommending David K. Cartter for cabinet)
Luther Hanchett, John F. Potter, and A. Scott Sloan to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, January 10, 1861  (Petition recommending Judd for cabinet)
Citizens of Greensburgh Pennsylvania to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, February 22, 1861  (Petition recommending Cameron for cabinet)
Map showing overland Pacific Telegraph from San Francisco to Moscow, submitted to the Committee on Commerce with a petition for a survey for a telegraphic line from the Amoor River to Russian America

Map showing overland Pacific Telegraph from San Francisco to Moscow, s...

Petitions and Memorials Referred to the House Committee on Commerce

The petition of certain non-conscripts, respectfully presented to the Confederate states Congress. To the speaker and members of Congress of the Confederate states of America ... The petitioners. By their counsel, John H. Gilmer. Richmond, Aug.
Boston Clergymen to Abraham Lincoln, September 1862  (Petition supporting Emancipation Proclamation)

Boston Clergymen to Abraham Lincoln, September 1862 (Petition support...

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Whiteside Illinois Bar Members to Abraham Lincoln,  1862  (Petition recommending appointment of David Davis)
Richard Yates, et al. to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, May 15, 1862  (Petition on behalf of Paul Selby)
Burlington Iowa Bar Association to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, February 10, 1862  (Petition recommending David Davis)
William B. Campbell and Jordan Stokes to Emerson Etheridge, Tuesday, December 16, 1862  (Sends petition concerning Emancipation Proclamation)
Samuel S. Cox to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, December 05, 1862  (Sends petition)
Champaign County Illinois Bar Association to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, January 30, 1862  (Petition recommending David Davis)
Joseph Bailey, et al. to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, February 06, 1862  (Petition recommending military appointment)
S. Morrow to Ambrose E. Burnside, Saturday, August 01, 1863  (Petition)
Kentucky Citizens to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, March 09, 1863  (Petition requesting S.S. Fry be given a command in Kentucky)
J. H. Lathrop to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, January 01, 1863  (Printed petition in support of John McNeil)
Petition for compensation for slave impressed into military service ; Civil War.

Petition for compensation for slave impressed into military service ; ...

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North Carolina Citizens of 2nd Congressional District to Abraham Lincoln, September 1863  (Petition requesting representation in Congress)
John M. Richardson to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, March 23, 1863  (Sends petition in support of General Curtis)
John M. Fleming to Ambrose E. Burnside, Friday, July 31, 1863  (Sends petition)
Lancaster Missouri Citizens to J. T. Hayward, Saturday, January 17, 1863  (Petition requesting military protection)
Abraham Lincoln to Mary Mann, Tuesday, April 05, 1864  (Petition urging Lincoln to free slave children)
New York Citizens to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, February 03, 1864  (Petition on behalf of Abram Wakeman)
Notice! Notice is hereby given that persuant to the resolutions of the board of town auditors, and also of the petition of twelve or more electors of the town of German Flatts of this date, a special town meeting will be held at the Mohawk House

Notice! Notice is hereby given that persuant to the resolutions of the...

Available also through the Library of Congress web site in two forms: as facsimile page images and as full text in SGML. Printed Ephemera Collection; Portfolio 125, Folder 14.

Andrew J. Rogers, et al. to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, January 29, 1864  (Petition on behalf of General Joseph Revere)
John Williams to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, February 20, 1865  (Sends petition on behalf of George Miller)
Sandusky, Ohio, Citizens to Abraham Lincoln, Tuesday, February 21, 1865  (Petition concerning case of Charles W. Frazer)
Refugee Relief Commission of Ohio to Congress, [January 1865]  (Printed petition)
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