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to Aaron Hobart

Informs Hobart that he is returning documents related to a memorial petition requesting a military land bounty for Stephen Raymond, the heir to Revolutionary War veteran Solomon Raymond. Explains why the claim was dismissed: it was invalidated by...

GLC06313.04.123

to Aaron Hobart

Indicates that pension monies ($240) owed to Nabby Gardner, the widow of Zachary Gardner, will be paid. Written from the Third Auditor's office of the Treasury Department.

GLC06313.04.188

to: [Wilmor?] Morris.

"So long a time has passed since you were notified to be examined that the Pension Office repeats the request. Le us hear from you at once; and send to us the Doctor's receipt for the $150 which you must pay him; and he will see that you are...

GLC06451.064

to John Weeks

Asks Weeks to gather testimony from neighbors regarding his illness in October 1864 and knowledge of Weeks being treated by Dr. Parker. Also asks that he obtain transcripts from Dr. Parker's books demonstrating his illness.

GLC06728.107

Pension claim

Form letter regarding John Weeks' pension entitlement. Weeks will receive $2 a month back pay from September 23, 1864 to February 18, 1891.

GLC06728.112

Certificate for Pension

GLC06728.113

to Anthony Collamore re: pensions for Revolutionary War veterans' widows

Letter of Adams, with conjugate leaf (p. 3) containing clerical "Copy of Mr. Edward's letter to Hon. J.Q. Adams." Docketed p. 4. (Text loss on page 1 to center lower left affecting some words.)

GLC06933

to Ann Welsh re: denying pension to widow of Revolutionary War officer

"Having fallen during the war, no right of half pay could arise in their case . . . A legislature must follow general rules, and never do for one person what they would not do for every other under the same circumstances . . . [commutation] has never...

GLC07172

to Thomas Pringle

Discusses the failure of obtaining a pension for Samuel Taylor Coleridge.

GLC00496.193

to George C. Whiting

Franklin Pierce discusses the pension for the widow of Navy Commander Samuel Larkin. He mentions testimony given on the cause of his death which showed that Larkin contracted the disease while on duty in Africa. Paper watermarked "Joynson/1856."...

GLC00655.09

to unknown

Sends copies of "the act for establishing the...permanent seat of the government of the United States" in Washington, D.C. and an act providing for the payment of invalid pensioners (the actual copies are not included). The text of this letter is...

GLC07668

The Pension office

One engraving entitled "The Pension Office" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a view of The Pension Office, Washington D.C. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0197

to Blanche Kelso Bruce

asks Bruce to use his influence to get Eugene O'Sullivan a pension

GLC09400.435

[Joint resolution of congress for paying veterans of the American Revolution]

Signed by Jefferson as Secretary of State.

GLC00953

to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY. Related to an attempt to remove the pension deposits of the U.S. government.

GLC00976.024

to William B. Rochester

Written as President of the Bank of the United States to William B. Rochester, who intended to establish a new branch of the bank in Buffalo, NY. re: denying access to Commissioner of Pensions, in LS of 1/6/1833

GLC00976.030

Pension record for George Tillotson

Describes his disabilty as typhoid fever resulting in swelling limbs.

GLC04558.201

to Josiah Bartlett

Sends President of New Hampshire Bartlett copies of "the act for establishing the...permanent seat of the government of the United States" in Washington, D.C. and an act providing for the payment of invalid pensioners (the actual copies are not...

GLC04886

to Richard Rush

Comments on "An Act for the relief of surviving officers and soldiers of the Army of the Revolution," Secretary of Treasury Rush's health, and the difficulty of his position. Anticipates Rush's resignation and thanks him for his service. Also...

GLC04899

Algiers archive relating to the capture of John Burnham [Decimalized .01- .9]

Includes 19-page narrative of capture details, 2 letters to Edmund Randolph pleading for help, etc. Burnham was captain of the ship "Hope." Collection includes lists of goods and monies owed to various parties in the Mediteranean and also...

GLC07937

To Captain O'Brien

GLC07937.01

Papers Relating to the Pension of Captain Burnham, An Algerine Prisoner [Decimalized .01- .05]

A paper folder contatining various letters and documents, cover of folder reads " Papers Relating to the Pension of Captain Burnham, An Algerine Prisoner" Includes 5 different documents.

GLC07937.02

To Edmund Randolph Esq.

GLC07937.02.01

Narative of the procedings of Joseph Doneldson esq. the agent of the United States

GLC07937.02.02

Monsieur Le Colonel Humphreys [French]

Letter in French,

GLC07937.02.03