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In dark suit with bowtie, vignette bust portrait

Graphite inscription on verso "Andrew Johnson."

GLC05111.02.0988

[Seated portrait of Andrew Johnson]

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.

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

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

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"

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

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

GLC03645

re: his candidacy and internal policy

GLC05459

Pardon of former Confederate naval pirate, John N. Maffit

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

Written on a small scrap of paper, undated.

GLC02691.06

to the Editors

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

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

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].

GLC00656

[Commission of Thomas Ward as First Lieutenant in 1st Regt Art.]

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]

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

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]

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].

GLC01110

[Presidential pardon and authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of John Alsop of Spotsylvania for rebellion].

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

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].

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

GLC01611

Pardon of John W. Paxton, convicted of larceny.

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]

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

"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

"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...

GLC06950.02

The impeachment of Andrew Johnson vol 3

"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...

GLC06950.03

[Presidential pardon of George M. Murrell of Lynchburg, Virginia, who had participated in the Confederacy].

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].

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]

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].

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].

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].

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.

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.

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].

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].

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].

GLC00076.06

Authority to affix the seal to pardon of Clarence J. Hurt & J.A. Felts.

GLC00091.02

[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of James O'Neill].

GLC00173.07

Pardon of James Henry Coleman, convicted of assault and battery.

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].

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].

GLC00230.05

Andrew Johnson on Negro Suffrage

[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

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