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to William North

Whimsical letter written by Von Steuben in retirement and in debt in New York to his former aide North, who was also in retirement at Duanesburg, New York. Refers to North as "my dear Bill." Looks back on the last year. Mentions that "you did cut...

GLC02542.12

to James Dundas

Sends good news about his wife's recovery, the pension received by George Robertson, and his own appointment to Sargent Surgeon by King George III. Describes his meeting with George III and the significance of the appointment. Mentions that the...

GLC02549.50

Application for Pension from J.B. Cralle & Co.

GLC02740.55

From J.B Crall & Co., U.S Claim and Pension Attorney

GLC02740.60

[Pardon of Marshall Barton Fales to restore civil rights.]

Convicted of swearing a false affidavit for pension claim. Pardoned for good conduct in prison and abiding the law since release. Attempted obliteration of name.

GLC00045.40

to Susan Decatur

Responding to Decatur's letter, Adams will find it "highly gratifying" if he is able to aid Decatur in advancing her claim currently before Congress. Decatur was attempting to secure a pension for service rendered by her husband, Commodore Stephen...

GLC00105

to Wilmot Thompson

From J.B. Crall and Co.

GLC02740.58

[pamphlet of laws and information relating to claims against the government of the United States]

GLC02750.273

[Special circular regarding former soldiers' claims against the United States government]

GLC02750.274

[Request for information from Captain Ethan A. Jenks regarding James A Nicholas' pension claim]

GLC02750.276

[Printed form from the Bureau of Pensions requesting Jenks' name, service, and address]

GLC02750.279

[Captain Ethan A. Jenks' affidavit regarding the validity of William W. Webb's pension claim]

GLC02750.280

to William Barker re: pension payment to Sidi Ahmet Caramanli

Written as U.S. Secretary of the Navy. Scribal copy bound together with GLC 2794.118, .120-.124, .128-.133, .135-.145 and .147-.151. (Letter #2 in bound volume.)

GLC02794.119

to Joseph W. Keifer

Complains of the inequities in pension payments between volunteer officers and officers in the regular army, and hopes to change the system. Informs Keifer, who also served as a General in the Volunteer Army, that any officer who received a...

GLC03215.01

[Collection of diaries and letters] [decimalized]

Thomas Rogers Booth served as Civil Engineer, Clerk in the office of the Adjutant General (1863-1864) and Captain of Commissary of Subsistence of Volunteers (1864-1865). He was a railroad engineer from New Castle, Delaware. The wartime diaries were...

GLC03347

to James E. Heath

Enclosing a letter for Heath, the Commissioner of Pensions. Docketed in pencil, added later.

GLC03477.05

to Nettie C. Maitland

Legal document sent to Nettie C. Maitland from George Lemon's law offices in Washington D.C. Refers to her pension claim as a surviving minor of soldier Samuel Hill.

GLC03523.10.191

to Joseph M. Maitland

Letter addressed "Dear Sir and Comrade." Offers his vast legal experience in settling pension claims. Appears to be a generic letter of solicitation. Includes five blank pension forms as examples and one return envelope.

GLC03523.10.206

to Nettie Maitland

Attorney George E. Lemon Requests additional evidence for her claim. Writes, "Your own statements will not be accepted as sufficient, witnesses must be disinterested parties."

GLC03523.10.208

Affidavit for Additional Evidence

Partially completed affidavit for additional evidence prepared by attorney George E. Lemon for Nettie C. Maitland. Appears to be in relation to the disability discharge of her father, Samuel Hill, a soldier in the 66th regiment of Ohio. There are two...

GLC03523.10.212

Pension Law of June 27, 1890

Description, rules and regulations of the Pension Law of June 27, 1890, written by the office of Washington, D.C. attorney C. D. Pennebaker. Document is torn on crease line.

GLC03523.10.213

Declaration for Dependent Father's Pension

Blank application of Declaration for Dependent Father's Pension, Act of June 27, 1890, produced by the office of Washington, D.C. attorney C. D. Pennebaker. There are two copies of the form.

GLC03523.10.214

Declaration for Dependent Mother's Pension

Blank application of Declaration for Dependent Mother's Pension, Act of June 27, 1890, produced by the office of Washington, D.C. attorney C. D. Pennebaker. There are two copies of the form.

GLC03523.10.215

Declaration for Widow's Pension

Blank application of Declaration for Widow's Pension, Act of June 27, 1890, produced by the office of Washington, D.C. attorney C. D. Pennebaker. There are four copies of the form.

GLC03523.10.216

Declaration for Invalid Pension

Blank application of Declaration for Invalid Pension, produced by the office of Washington, D.C. attorney C.D. Pennebaker. There are two copies of the form.

GLC03523.10.220