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Pardon of Joseph Burzenski.

Convicted of violating prohibition. Pardoned because he helped stop an escape. Burzenski's name has been blotted-out once at the top. (c/s Wm. D. Mitchell [AG])

GLC00045.41

to unknown

Secretary of State Smith sends a cover letter with a copy of a proposed constitutional amendment (not included) banning persons holding foreign titles from public office to the New Hampshire legislature. The amendment did not pass.

GLC01623

Official U.S. Bulletin. [Vol. 3, no.524 (January 29, 1919)]

Newspaper published daily by order of the president by the United States Committee of Public Information. Contains the text of the eighteenth amendment, which established the prohibition of alcohol. Accompanied by a statement by acting Secretary of...

GLC01668

to Dabney H. Maury

Discusses the Southern Historical Society, its publications, and the disqualification of Confederate Army and Navy Officers from Virginia State Office under the 14th Amendment.

GLC04228

to Edwin McMasters Stanton

Working draft of letter of Baily, a former U.S. Representative from Pennsylvania, to the Secretary of War Stanton regarding President Andrew Johnson's reconstruction policies. Informs Stanton, Secretary of War that "the union party at this time is...

GLC05512