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In dark suit with bowtie, vignette bust portrait
circa 1861-1865
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Graphite inscription on verso "Andrew Johnson."
GLC05111.02.0988
[Seated portrait of Andrew Johnson]
1865
Full-length seated portrait of Andrew Johnson, 17th President of the United States. Johnson is seated next to a small round table with a statue on it. The same chair and table are also featured in several Gardner photographs of President Lincoln...
GLC05111.01.0475
Standing view of Johnson as military Gov. of Tenn.
1864 ca.
Imprint on recto "C.C. Giers, Nashville." Graphite inscription on verso "Andrew Johnson" "1869." Photographers imprint on verso: "C.C. Giers' National Portrait Gallery, 43 & 45 Union St., Nashville, Tenn. Negative No ______ Duplicates can be had at...
GLC05111.02.0161
Seated Napoleonic pose, facing left
1865 ca.
Unmounted. Graphite inscription on verso "Presdt Johnson."
GLC05111.02.0176
Seated pose facing left
Graphite inscription on verso "25." Photographers imprint on verso: "No. Negative_______ Morse's Gallery of the Cumberland, 25 Cedar St., opposite Commercial Hote[l] Nashville, Tenn." Cancelled blue two-cent tax stamp on verso.
GLC05111.02.0178
Large oval bust portrait
Imprint on recto "Andrew Johnson."
GLC05111.02.0179
As brigadier general, vignette bust portrait
1861?, 1880 ca.
Thickness of mount and gilding on edges of mount suggests publication date (1880's-1890's). Ink inscription on verso "944" "A. Johnson. Brig Gen. U. S. Vols. Military Governor of Tenn." Photographers imprint on verso: "Alex Hesler 70 State Street...
GLC05111.02.0184
to A. J. Kellar re: condemning "military secession combination"
1872/11/19
Condemning "the military secession combination which I trust is forever broken" and its "tyrannical and wicked rule."
GLC04919
Appointment of John Halderman commissioner of Tennessee for Kansas Territory
1854/11/09
An appointment as commissioner of Tennessee for the Territory of Kansas.
GLC04920.02
to [Hickey] re: suppressing rebellion in Tennessee and allowing exiles to return
18 October 1861
GLC03645
re: his candidacy and internal policy
1853/05/15
GLC05459
Pardon of former Confederate naval pirate, John N. Maffit
1867/09/05
Countersigned by William H. Seward. Accompanied by a Certification of Maffit's oath taking
GLC06737
Note to Augustus R. Wright re: assuring Wright of his esteem
1866 ca.
Written on a small scrap of paper, undated.
GLC02691.06
to the Editors
April 22, 1852
Letter to the editors of the Daily National Intelligencer on being misquoted regarding the Homestead Act. Claims extracts of his speech are out of context. Requests the publication of entire speech. Imprint of building in upper left hand corner...
GLC00496.118.01
to John Young Mason
January 21, 1848
Co-signed by James H. Thomas, Frederick Stanton, and Hopkins L. Turney. Endorses Baird Scott Hopkins for a midshipman position.
GLC00496.180
Panel addressed to R.Y.C. White, Lebanon, Tennessee
February 9, 1868
Free frank reads "Andrew Johnson, M.C." Front panel only. Letter is incomplete.
GLC00496.183
[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Joseph E. Johnston].
25 June 1868
GLC00656
[Commission of Thomas Ward as First Lieutenant in 1st Regt Art.]
01 June 1865
Commission of Thomas Ward as First Lieutenant in the First Regimental Artillery. beginning on June 18, 1864. Signed by Andrew Johnson as President and countersigned by Edwin M. Stanton as Secretary of War. Docketed at top by Edward D. Townsend as...
GLC00778.05
[Commission of Thomas Ward as First Lieutenant, brevet]
20 August 1866
Commission of Thomas Ward as First Lieutenant by brevet, beginning on June 3, 1864. Stamped signature by Andrew Johnson as President, countersigned by Edwin M. Stanton as Secretary of War. Awarded for "gallant and meritorious services at the Battle...
GLC00778.06
[Commission of Thomas Ward, Second Lieutenant in 1st Regt Artillery]
Commission of Thomas Ward as Second Lieutenant in First Regiment Artillery, beginning on March 13, 1865. Stamped signature by Andrew Johnson as President, countersigned by Edwin M. Stanton as Secretary of War. Given "for good conduct and gallant...
GLC00778.07
to Ulysses S. Grant
October 4, 1867
Johnson asks Grant to "inform Major General C. C. Augur, by telegraph, that he is authorized and empowered to act as a member of the Indian Peace Commission during the absence of Lieut. General Sherman, and direct him to meet the Commission at Fort...
GLC00782.13
[Document recognizing Alexis Robert as consul of the Pontifical States]
February 26, 1868
This document is signed by Andrew Johnson and countersigned by Seward. It gives the title of Consul to Alexis Robert, at New Orleans. Accompanied by a large white, paper seal.
GLC00893
[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of George S. Becker].
January 20, 1869
GLC01110
[Presidential pardon and authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of John Alsop of Spotsylvania for rebellion].
03 August 1865
Alsop, took part of a rebellion against the government. He was granted full pardon and amnesty by President Andrew Johnson to all the offences he committed. Countersigned by the Secretary of State William H. Seward.
GLC01111
Official Presidential Pardon for P.B Jones
19 August 1865
Andrew Johnson grants P.B Jones a full pardon for any offenses committed.
GLC01444.01
[Presidential pardon of Patrick Joyce Jr. and John Handley, convicted of larceny].
7 June 1866
On March 1866, Patrick Joyce Jr. and John Handley were convicted of larceny, sentenced to serve a one year imprisonment. Pardon was requested by the Mayor of Washington and a large number of respectable citizens Countersigned by Secretary of State...
GLC01476
Authority to affix the seal to the pardon of Perry Murphy
1867/10/18
GLC01611
Pardon of John W. Paxton, convicted of larceny.
19 June 1867
Convicted of larceny; sentenced to 18 months of imprisonment. Pardoned after serving prison term for his good conduct and penitence. (c/s William H. Seward)
GLC01612
[Andrew Johnson bestows an award on two members of the Blackfoot tribe]
14 November 1865
Countersigned by James Harlan as Secretary of Interior. Serving as President of the Unied States, Johnson awards Nootay-u-hah (or Short Gun) and his brother (both of the Blackfoot tribe) money and a silver medal for exchanging their horses for two...
GLC01993.01
The impeachment of Andrew Johnson vol 1
1868
"Trial of Andrew Johnson, President of the United States, before the Senate of the United States, on impeachment by the House of Representatives for high crimes and misdemeanors." (3 volume set) The set is fragile and has been banged up. Volume 3 p...
GLC06950.01
The impeachment of Andrew Johnson vol 2
GLC06950.02
The impeachment of Andrew Johnson vol 3
GLC06950.03
[Presidential pardon of George M. Murrell of Lynchburg, Virginia, who had participated in the Confederacy].
July 3, 1865
George M. Murrell is pardoned by Andrew Johnson conditonal on his taking the oath of 29 May 1865, that he no longer make use of slave labor, and that he pay all costs of any proceedings against him in the past. Printed document with blanks filled in...
GLC00044.06
[Presidential pardon of I. H. Payne of Fauquier County, Virginia, for taking part in the rebellion].
August 24, 1865
Countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward. Payne is pardoned by Andrew Johnson conditional on his taking the oath of 29 May 1865, that he no longer make use of slave labor, and that he pay all costs up to the date of acceptance of this...
GLC00044.07
[Presidential pardon of Caroline Kulf, who had been covicted of grand larceny]
November 1, 1865
Pardoned due to assurance by judge and the jury that she was a fit object of clemency. Countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward.
GLC00045.18
[Presidential pardon of Henry A. Stoneall., who had been indicted for stealing from the U. S. Mail in New Jersey].
June 2, 1866
Pardoned by Andrew Johnson on the petition of respectable citizens. With Stoneall's acceptance written on a card and glued to p. 2. Countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward.
GLC00045.19
[Presidential pardon of Lockwood L. Gibbs, convicted of counterfeiting].
August 18, 1866
Lockwood L. Gibbs, alias Libbeus L. Gibbs, convicted of passing counterfeit money; he was sentenced to two years and two months imprisonment. He was later pardoned after serving over half of his prison term due to his good behavior. Countersigned by...
GLC00045.20
[Presidential pardon of Edward Miles, convicted of larceny].
January 4,1867
Miles was convicted of larceny; sentenced to one year imprisonment. Pardoned due to advanced age, ignorance of the law, and previous good conduct. Countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward.
GLC00045.21
Presidential pardon and authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of C. L. Sayre, for taking part in the rebellion.
September 12, 1865
Sayre, took part in the "late rebellion" against the United States government. He was granted full pardon and amnesty by President Andrew Johnson for all offences he committed. Countersigned by Secreatary of State William H. Seward.
GLC00050
Pardon of John Bowman, convicted of larceny. Includes petitions and receipts.
April 16, 1867
Convicted of larceny; sentenced to 1 year imprisonment. Pardoned because of his previous good character, recommendations of citizens and his eight years service in the U.S. Army. (c/s William H. Seward)
GLC00051
[Presidential pardon of West Adams, who in the District of Columbia was convicted of grand larceny in 1865].
January 22, 1866
Pardoned since the U.S. attorney assured Johnson that Adams was a suitable object of clemency. Countersigned by Acting Secretary of State William Hunter.
GLC00068.10
[Presidential pardon of Hilaire Devault, convicted of smuggling].
December 17, 1866
Devault was convicted of smuggling, then sentenced to pay a $1500 fine and court costs. She was pardoned because of mitigating circumstances and by recommendation of the US. District Attorney and respectable citizens. Countersigned by Secretary of...
GLC00068.11
[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Thomas Noble].
December 26, 1868
GLC00076.06
Authority to affix the seal to pardon of Clarence J. Hurt & J.A. Felts.
December 26, 1867
GLC00091.02
[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of James O'Neill].
30 October 1868
GLC00173.07
Pardon of James Henry Coleman, convicted of assault and battery.
February 27, 1869
Convicted of assault and battery; sentenced to 6 months imprisonment. Pardoned by recommendation of his fellow employees and close acquaintances of his high character and "upright life" and because he acted out of provocation and fear. (c/s William...
GLC00230.03
[Presidential pardon of Thomas C. Billups, who had fought for the Confederacy].
29 July 1865
Printed document. Countersigned by Acting Secretary of State William Hunter.
GLC00230.04
[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal commuting death sentence of Michael Gleason].
December 5, 1867
GLC00230.05
Andrew Johnson on Negro Suffrage
15 August 1865
[Title continued] His letter to Gov. Sharkey of Mississippi. Reconstruction era printing of Johnson's letter commending the governor's convention to amend the state constitution. In the letter, Johnson also attacks the radical Republicans.
GLC00269
to D. J. Patterson
January 23, 1858
Andrew Johnson discusses appointments and mentions helping a mutual friend, John H. Craff and that the appointment of a "John [Hural] a route agent on the Va [and] E Tenn Rail Road amounts to nothing..." He writes that he is "inclined to think though...
GLC00324
[Presidential pardon of John Burns, convicted in the District of Columbia of larceny in January 1866].
10 March 1866
Pardoned since the judge and the jury said he was a proper object of executive clemency. Countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward.
GLC00452
[Presidential pardon of John Brown, Michael Whelan, and Benjamin Gilbert, convicted in the District of Columbia in 1865 of assault and battery].
09 May 1866
Pardoned by Andrew Johnson after serving 5 months of their 1 year sentences because of their good conduct and on the recommendation of the judge who tried them. Countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward.
GLC00455
Pardon of Solomon Smith, convicted of larceny.
20 June 1867
Convicted of larceny along with his wife; sentenced to 2 years imprisonment. Pardoned due to his innocence. (c/s William H. Seward)
GLC00459
Documents relating to Andrew Johnson and Eliza C. Skidmore [decimalized .01-.04]
circa 29 April 1965
Three documents related to Eliza C. Skidmore's passage across battle lines during the Civil War. She received permission from President Andrew Johnson to cross from the Union side to the Confederate side to obtain supplies and bring them back to...
GLC02779
[Pass for Eliza C. Skidmore and her agents]
29 April 1865
Declares that Eliza C. Skidmore of Washington, D.C. has products of the "insurrectionary states" and has made arrangements to bring the products within Union military lines to sell them to agents authorized to purchase them on behalf of the United...
GLC02779.01
[Appointment of George Stoneman]
1 June 1868
Lists military retirements and promotions of John M. Schofield and George Stoneman. Signed as President. Docketed on verso by Secretary of War John Schofield (who had replaced Stanton).
GLC02780
to William H. Seward re: affairs in Texas
1867/07
Written as President. Date inferred from content.
GLC02793.038
Pardon of Charles Friend for rebellion (c/s Seward)
1865/07/25
GLC02837
Pardon of Robert Weaver (c/s Seward)
1866/02/06
Convicted of larceny, pardoned due to immaturity.
GLC02838
to William M. Lowry
16 August 1857
Analyzes the current political situation in Tennessee and the state of the Democratic Party. Discusses West H. Humphreys, a federal judge in Tennessee with Confederate sympathies. Says Humphreys has "taken it into his head that [Gideon J.] Pillow...
GLC02848
Orders to Grant re: protection & security of Washington, with Stanton ES
1866/11/01
Signed by Johnson as President and endorsed by Secretary of War Stanton, referring it back to Gen. Grant.
GLC02864
[Presidential pardon of Confederate naval officer, Thomas W. Brent, for taking part in the rebellion]
15 August 1866
President Andrew Johnson granted T. W. Brent a full pardon and amnesty for all offences he committed. Countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward. Seal on second page.
GLC03079.01
Directing Secretary of War to release records. On verso of ALS from Wm. Reid
07 October 1868
Intended to exonerate President Buchanan from the charge of colluding with Gen. David Twiggs in surrendering Federal posts in Texas.
GLC03178
[Presidential pardon of George W. Hays, who had been convicted in the District of Columbia of larceny in April 1866].
1 May 1866
Pardoned by Andrew Johnson after he had been assured by the District Attorney who prosecuted the case that Hays was a proper object of executive clemency. Coutersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward.
GLC03183
Affix seal to ratification of Treaty with China.
19 October 1868
This treaty, the Burlingham Treaty of 1868, amended the Reed Treaty of 1858 by allowing free immigration. That flow of people allowed the rapid expansion of western railroads through cheap labor. (Eventually, it also provoked a racial backlash on...
GLC03578
[Proclamation announcing North Carolina has a Republican form of government]
29 May 1865
Proclamation announcing North Carolina has a Republican form of government, and appointing William W. Holden as provisional governor, who duty it shall be to subscribe rules and regulations for the purpose of altering or amending the U.S...
GLC03827
to William T. Sherman re: Indian Peace Commission. Signed with initials
1867/10/03
GLC03927
Treaty Between the United States and the Omaha Tribe of Indians
February 13, 1866
concluded March 6, 1865 proclaimed February 15. 1866
GLC04099.47
Treaty Between the United States and the Blackfeet Band of Dakota or Sioux Indians
5 March 1866
concluded October 19, 1865 proclaimed March 17, 1866
GLC04099.48
Treaty Between the United States and the Lower Brule Band of Dakota or Sioux Indians
concluded October 14, 1865 proclaimed March 17, 1866
GLC04099.49
Treaty Between the United States and the Minneconjon Band of Dakota or Sioux Indians
concluded October 10, 1865 proclaimed March 17, 1866
GLC04099.50
Treaty Between the United States and the O'Gallala Band of Dakota or Sioux Indians
concluded October 28, 1865 proclaimed March 17, 1866
GLC04099.51
Treaty Between the United States and the Onk-Pah-Pah Band of Dakota or Sioux Indians
concluded October 20, 1865 proclaimed March 17, 1866
GLC04099.52
Treaty Between the United States and the Sans Arc Band of Dakota or Sioux Indians
GLC04099.53
Treaty Between the United States and the Two Kettles Band of Dakota or Sioux Indians
GLC04099.54
Treaty Between the United States and the Upper Yantonais Band of Dakota or Sioux Indians
GLC04099.55
Treaty Between the United States and the Yanktonai Band of Dakota or Sioux Indians
GLC04099.56
Treaty Between the United States and the Winnebago Tribe of Indians
concluded March 8, 1865 proclaimed March 28, 1866
GLC04099.57
Supplemental Article to the Treaty Between the United States and the Pottawatomie Tribe of Indians
26 April 1866
concluded March 20, 1866 proclaimed May 5, 1866
GLC04099.58
Treaty Between the United States and the Apache, Cheyenne and Arapahoe Tribes of Indians
22 May 1866
concluded October 17, 1865 proclaimed May 26, 1866
GLC04099.59
Treaty Between the United States and the Camanche and Kiowa Tribes of Indians
concluded October 18, 1865 proclaimed May 26, 1866
GLC04099.60
Treaty Between the United States and the Woll-Pah-Pe Tribe of Snake Indians
5 July 1866
concluded August 12, 1865 proclaimed July 10, 1866
GLC04099.61
Treaty Between the United States and the Deleware Tribe of Indians
26 July 1866
concluded July, 4 1866 proclaimed August 10, 1866
GLC04099.62
Treaty Between the United States and the Chippewa Indians of Saginaw, Swan Creek, and Black River, Michigan
concluded October 18. 1864 proclaimed August 16, 1866
GLC04099.63
Treaty Between the United States and the Seminole Nation of Indians
29 July 1866
concluded March 21, 1866 proclaimed August 16, 1866
GLC04099.64
Treaty Between the United States and the Great and Little Osage Indians
26 June 1866
concluded September 25, 1865 proclaimed January 21, 1867
GLC04099.65
Treaty Between the United States and the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Tribes of Indians
concluded October 14, 1865 proclaimed February 2, 1867
GLC04099.66
Supplemental Treaty Between the United States and the Ponca Tribe of Indians
7 March 1867
concluded March 10, 1865 proclaimed March 28, 1867
GLC04099.67
Treaty Between the United States and the Chippewa Indians of the Mississippi
8 April 1867
concluded March 19. 1867 proclaimed April 18, 1867
GLC04099.68
Treaty Between the United States and the Nez Perce Tribe of Indians
17 April 1867
concluded June 9. 1863 proclaimed April 20, 1867
GLC04099.69
Treaty Between the United States and the Sissiton and Warpeton Bands of Dakota or Sioux Indians
15 April 1867
concluded February 19. 1867 proclaimed May 2, 1867
GLC04099.70
Supplemental Article to the Treaty of July 19, 1866, between the United States of America and the Cherokee Nation of Indians
6 June 1868
concluded April 27, 1868 proclaimed June 10, 1868
GLC04099.71
Treaty between the United States of America and the Pottawatomie Tribe of Indians
25 July 1868
concluded February 27, 1867 proclaimed August 7, 1868
GLC04099.72
Treaty between the United States of America and the Crow Tribe of Indians
concluded May 7, 1868 proclaimed August 12, 1868
GLC04099.73
Treaty between the United States of America and the Cheyenne and Arapahoe Tribes of Indians
concluded October 28, 1867 proclaimed August 19, 1868
GLC04099.74
Treaty between the United States of America and the Northern Cheyenne and Northern Arapahoe Tribes of Indians
concluded May 10, 1868 proclaimed August 25, 1868
GLC04099.75
Treaty between the United States of America and the Tribe of Sac and Fox Indians of the Mississippi
14 October 1868
concluded February 18, 1867
GLC04099.76
Treaty between the United States of America and the Senecas, mixed Senecas and Shawnees, Quapaws, Confederated Peorias, Kaskaskias, Weas, and Piankeshaws, Ottawas of Blanchard's Fork and Roche de Boeuf, and certain Wyandottes
concluded February 23, 1867
GLC04099.77
Treaty between the United States of America and the Tabeguache, Muache, Capote, Weeminuche, Vampa, Grand River, and Uintah Bands of Ute Indians
concluded March 2, 1868 proclaimed November 6, 1868
GLC04099.78
Treaty between the United States of America and the Eastern Band of Shoshonees and the Bannack Tribe of Indians
February 16, 1869
concluded July 3, 1868 proclaimed February 24, 1869
GLC04099.79
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