The design on these buttons of an endless chain of thirteen links with the initials of the states is derived from the design first used on the Continental Currency fractional notes issued in February of 1776. Read more here at The Luecht Historical Collection (TLHC).

This document is the earliest Treasury appointment known to have ever reached the public, and a consequential one, coming on the heels of the Treaty of Ghent and the end of almost two decades of European hostilities. Read more here at The Luecht Historical Collection (TLHC).

This document is very consequential as Abraham Lincoln writes to Major General George G. Meade, commander of the Army of the Potomac at the time. “Major General Meade Army of the Potomac: I am appealed to on behalf of John Murphy, to be shot tomorrow. His mother says he is but seventeen. Please answer, A. Lincoln.” This led to a series of communications between the two.  Forbes magazine wrote an article on this document when TLHC acquired it.

“Dear Senator Kennedy: Thank you sincerely for your letter and for the confidence it implies in the attempt I am making to achieve a fair and just assessment for the cessation of nuclear testing. I note with satisfaction that you also support an effort to arrange a temporary moratorium of tests, for the purpose of providing opportunity to solve the inherent technical and other problems, and that you agree that I should act without regard to the coming national election. I assure you that I value your expression of dedication to the cause of world peace. Sincerely, Dwight D. Eisenhower.”