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[Presidential pardon of M. M. Calloway, who was convicted of unlawfully entering a distillery warehouse]

Pardoned by Theodore Roosevelt, no reason stated for pardon. Partially handwritten. Countersigned by Attorney General P.C. Knox. Pages 2 and 4 are blank.

GLC00068.18

[Presidential pardon of Nick Cotsiomitis, who was convicted of violating the Immigration Act]

Coolidge gives Nick Cotsiomitis a full and unconditional pardon; no reason given. Countersigned by Attorney General John G. Sargent. Printed document with blanks filled in with type.

GLC00068.21

Pardon of Sol Lewis (c/s Thomas Clark [AG])

(Alias Sollis Levinsky.) Convicted as an illegal alien; pardoned since law-abiding while serving parole, had partly paid $5000 fine and would be deported if not pardoned.

GLC00068.23

[Presidential authority to affix the seal to the release of George Gausman]

Authority given to Secretary of State John Forsyth.

GLC00076.02

[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Thomas Noble].

GLC00076.06

to Theodorus Bailey

George Clinton in his letter, cynically assesses the recent unproductive negotiations with a British envoy, citing that the United States was not redressed for wrongs committed and the British gained time to shore up their defenses. He critically...

GLC00087.01

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

GLC00091.02

to William C. Bouck

Advises Bouck to make a speedy decision one way or the other to resolve a scandal in Albany involving the state's printing. Remarks that it would be far worse to delay a decision. Discusses at length how to conduct the executive branch of the...

GLC00097

to James Madison

Pendleton expresses his pleasure at the organization of government, asks Madison to pass his regards to Adams and Washington, and discusses the state which the judiciary will assume. Also mentions: Appointment of President and Vice-President...

GLC00099.138

to Levi P. Morton

Chester Alan Arthur introduces an American newspaper man, Albert Pulitzer, to the American foreign minister to France, Morton, as Pulitzer will be travelling abroad. Also asks Morton to extend "any attention or courtesy you may be enabled...

GLC00118.02

to James T. Austin

Comments on the loss of a ship, the Chesapeake. Also notes the slow progress of the Ways and Means Committee, the resignation of General Henry Dearborn for health reasons, and the recovery of President James Madison from an illness. Discusses...

GLC00137

[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Charles Green, slave of Ann Seddon, Stafford County, Virginia].

GLC00153

Pardon-related: Resignation letter to Henry Kissinger (souvenir copy)

Typed letter signed by Nixon (genuine), with a Kissinger endorsement which is probably forged, per Charles Hamilton. On White House stationery.

GLC00154.10

to L. F. Allen

Millard Fillmore mentions trying to obtain a report from the Topographical Bureau on the estimates for the repairs of the Black Rock harbor and includes the costs. Discusses a bill concerning this harbor. Advises that he has declined to be a...

GLC00162.02

to Mr. Hoover

Addressed to "My Dear Mr. Hoover." Discusses the starvation relief in Europe and Hoover's part in its management. Expresses his support and advises Hoover as to the next steps in food distribution abroad. Discusses rationing. Stamped on page one by...

GLC00162.13.01

Photograph of President Roosevelt

One photograph of a seated Theodore Roosevelt dated circa 1901-1909. Published by Henry in Washington D.C. during his presidency. Originally with a letter by Theodore Roosevelt addressed to Herbert Hoover (see GLC00162.13).

GLC00162.13.02

to Lewis Strauss

Harry S. Truman thanks Lewis Strauss for his memoranda. Truman thinks it is crucially important to maintain good relations with Jewish, Catholic and Protestant world leaders, "As you know, I have been trying my best to organize the moral forces of...

GLC00162.19

[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of J.N.F. Fulirmann].

GLC00173.04

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

GLC00173.07

A Defence of the Constitutions, with Summary History... [Decimalized .01-.02]

[decimalized 00177.01-00177.02]

GLC00177

Catherine Coles

The letter is written to his niece regarding the death of her father.

GLC00184.12

to the Senate of the United States

Instructions for complying with the act of July 1, 1836 concerning a bequest made by James Smithson to the United States government. Asks Congress to attend to properly fulfilling the object of the bequest. Informs that last July the Secretary of...

GLC00198

[Presidential pardon to restore Robert E. Hicks' civil rights, convicted 29 May 1903 of mailing abortion-related materials and sentenced to 10 months]

Hicks was convicted of sending "unmailable matter" (i.e., abortion materials, possibly a violation of the Comstock Law) through the mail by the U.S. District Court of Southern New York. He was sentenced to ten months in Kings County Penitentiary...

GLC00230.02

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

to James T. Austin

Elbridge Gerry remarks that the governor of Massachusetts, Caleb Strong, "displayed his british colours," referring to Strong not allowing the Federal Government to recruit troops for the War of 1812 in his state. He notes that President Madison...

GLC00239

[Two senate motions] [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two motions, one submitted by John C. Calhoun and one by John Norvell. Calhoun's resolution is well-known for establishing the orthodox state rights position. In his resolution, Norvell, the Democratic-Republican Senator from Michigan, agrees with...

GLC00267.021

In the Senate of the United States. December 27, 1837. Mr. Calhoun submitted the following motion for consideration.

25th Congress, 2d session, no. 47. Calhoun's famous resolution establishing the orthodox state rights position. "Resolved, That in delegating a portion of their powers to be exercised by the Federal Government, the States retained, severally, the...

GLC00267.021.01

In the Senate of the United States. May 18, 1832. Mr. King made the following report:

22d Congress, 1st Session, document no. 145. Unfavorable report on the proposal to use proceeds from sales of public lands for education, internal improvements, and "the colonization of free negroes upon the western coast of Africa."

GLC00267.048

[Taking possession of Monterey: Message from the President of the United States]

Message confirming the unauthorized invasion and possession of Monterey, California, by Captain Thomas ap Catesby Jones. Announces Jones' recall and asks that all correspondence relating to his tour in the Mexican territories be investigated. Those...

GLC00267.108

Buchanan and Breckinridge. The Democratic hand-book, compiled by Mich. W. Cluskey, of Washington City, D.C. Recommended by the Democratic national committee. The success of the Democracy essential for the preservation of the Union and the protection of the integrity of the Constitution.

Compiled to disprove the "unprecedented charges against the Democratic candidate..." Selections are from the works of Democratic leaders "who represent the uniform and united opinions of the Democracy, North and South..." Includes the Missouri...

GLC00267.197

Address of the Hon. John C. Calhoun, in the Senate of the United States, on the subject of slavery.

Title page missing. Appears to have been removed from a larger volume. Calhoun's speech was read for him by James Mason, 4 March 1850. Argues that the power of legislating over California "is vested in Congress, and not, as is assumed, in the...

GLC00267.376

Speeches of Hon. Humphrey Marshall & Hon. B.F. Hallett, in the city of Washington, on the nomination of Breckinridge and Lane.

Humphrey and Hallett announce their support for John C. Breckinridge and Joseph Lane for the democratic presidential and vice-presidential nomination in the 1860 election. Printed by McGill & Witherow. Marked "Breckinridge and Lane campaign...

GLC00267.384

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 William Stedman

William Ellery writes that he received his last letter and had hoped Stedman would provide some political news but since Stedman is apathetic about politics, Ellery must read the newspapers. He asks who originated the suspension on Habeas Corpus and...

GLC00298

Pardon of J. Dvorak (c/s Robert Kennedy [AG])

Convicted of violation of US Code; pardoned as finished prison term and probation

GLC00301

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

[Presidential pardon of Tom Galcatcher, convicted of larceny on 13 May 1901 and sentenced to five years in the U.S. penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth]

Convicted of larceny in the Indian Territory and pardoned by Theodore Roosevelt; no reason for pardon mentioned. Partially handwritten. Countersigned by Charles W. Russell, acting Attorney General.

GLC00342

[Presidential pardon of John Burns, convicted in the District of Columbia of larceny in January 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].

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.

Convicted of larceny along with his wife; sentenced to 2 years imprisonment. Pardoned due to his innocence. (c/s William H. Seward)

GLC00459

to George Clinton

Written by Allen the Vermont adventurer and land speculator, who had lost his fortune by the time this letter was written. Allen was the brother to Ethan Allen. Written to Vice President Clinton at the Senate's request. Describes Vermont's role in...

GLC00496.005

to Henry Knox

Later copy. An estimated date of March 1780 is written in pencil at the top of page. Washington thanks Knox for three recent favors, including sending him a "Suit of the Hartford Manufacture." Discusses a recent election, noting that votes have...

GLC02437.09436

to R. S. Garnett

Asks for a copy of a letter to Andrew Jackson, as well as a contract. Dated 12 February without a year, but probably written before 1825 as Secretary of War. Recipient's name is difficult to fully read.

GLC02504.06

to R. J. Gordon

States that after a delay by the Treasury Department, he has obtained an order requiring "the district attorney to attend to the taking of the depositions" regarding the loss of money on board a steamboat. An audit by Mr. Elliott may resolve the...

GLC02512.07

to Edwin F. Husi

Letter regarding Husi's recipient's upcoming marriage. Written on printed stationery "The Vice-President's Chamber."

GLC02512.08

to F. H. Barrett re: autograph collection of all Vice Presidents

Written on printed stationery "The Vice-President's Chamber." The collection includes all the "Vice-Presidents of the United States with the exception of Elbridge Gerry and myself."
[vice presidents]

GLC02512.09

to Mr. French re: relative to Mr. French's party loyalty

Written on stationery of the House of Representatives. Thanks French for being "at the polls today" and concludes "Your Party loyalty has stood the test always...."
[vice presidents]. See photograph of James Sherman in GLC02512.11.02.

GLC02512.11.01

to J.C. Green re: a letter of thanks

Written on printed stationery "Vice-President's Chamber"
[vice presidents]

GLC02512.12