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to: Sam Chapman
1916/10/30
Mosby, John S., 1833-1916
refusal to let Bennet Young write his biography; enclosing copy of Dolly's [Adolphus Richard] biography written by Young [1914].
GLC03921.56
1916/03/16
expectations to remain in hospital for several weeks; inquires after Willie.
GLC03921.55
The New York Herald [No. 23,957 (March 27, 1902)]
March 27, 1902
One issue of The New York Herald dated March 27, 1902. Issue contains ads and public notices. Some articles of note are; the announcement of the death of Cecil Rhodes, German citizens leaving their homes as a result of harsh taxes, multiple articles...
GLC09791.29
Hog Killing Time in Dixie
December 16, 1918
unknown, fl. 1918
One black and white photograph dated December 16, 1918. Image is of four Black people in front of a cooking area and two pigs hanging. On the reverse side is a note that reads, "Hog-Killing Time. In Dixie." Also listed is the date and location of...
GLC09724.08
[Presidential pardon of M. M. Calloway, who was convicted of unlawfully entering a distillery warehouse]
29 October 1901
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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 John Burton, who was convicted of grand larceny]
March 17, 1917
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
John Burton, alias Samuel R. Martin, alias Dr. Engelman, was pardoned by Wilson to restore his civil rights, no reason for pardon mentioned. Countersigned by Thomas W. Gregory. Printed document with blanks filled in by hand.
GLC00068.19
[Presidential commutation for T. H. Bunch, who was convicted of receiving illegal rebates from railway companies on grain shipments and fined]
December 1, 1922
Harding, Warren G., 1865-1923
Bunch's fine was reduced from $15,000 to $500. Harding gives no reason for pardon. Countersigned by Attorney General Harry Daugherty. Printed document with blanks filled in with type.
GLC00068.20
[Presidential pardon of Nick Cotsiomitis, who was convicted of violating the Immigration Act]
January 29, 1926
Coolidge, Calvin, 1872-1933
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
[Presidential pardon of James Clark, who was convicted of larceny]
December 22, 1903
Clark, alias W. Perry Martin of Texas, was pardoned by Roosevelt six years after he completed his sentence for stealing a horse, in order to restore his civil rights since he had "conducted himself in an exemplary manner." Partially handwritten....
GLC00045.38
Pardon of Albert Holtzman of West Virginia for white slavery and kidnapping women for the purpose of prostitution.
July 3, 1914
Partly printed document. (c/s J.C.McReynolds [Attorney General])
GLC00045.39
to Julia Blanche Kell
October 7, 1900
Gordon, John Brown, 1832-1904
John Brown Gordon sends his sympathies to Julia Blanche Kell on the announcement of Kell's death. John Brown Gordon, a former Confederate lieutenant general, served post-war as a U.S. senator (1873-80, 1891-97) and governor of Georgia (1886-90).
GLC00684.21
to Faith Van Valkenburgh
July 22, 1901
Van Valkenburgh, Franklin Butler, 1835-1924
Unsigned, with a short postscript hand-written on page 3. Several corrections made in pen throughout. Written on letter head of Van Valkenburgh's own law firm. Letter written by Frank to his daughter, Faith, in Buffalo, New York. A funny letter with...
GLC00686.27
to Edward Porter Van Valkenburgh
October 22, 1905
Written on stationary of the law office of Frank B. Van Valkenburgh. Provides some family history for his brother Captain Edward Porter Van Valkenburgh. Gives a run down of Edward's Civil War service: enrolled September 18, 1861. Made a 1st...
GLC00686.28
to Dr. W. H. Merritt
July 3, 1909
Written on stationary of the law office of Frank B. Van Valkenburgh. Written to Dr. Merritt, the Chairman of the Norwalk, Ohio Centennial Committee. He is flattered that he would receive an invitation to be present at the "Norwalk Home Coming Week...
GLC00686.29
to Frank Van Valkenburgh
1900-1929
Unknown
Illegible signature at end of letter. Pencil note at the bottom of the letter says it is Garrit [likely Gerrit] S. Van Valkenburgh, but it is too obscure to be certain. Pokes fun at his brother for such a bad letter to him. Says it is cold and that...
GLC00686.30
Robins and Robbins
Poem on two typed pages. The type is green instead of black. Size in the extent is for the larger sheet. The smaller sheet is 13.8 x 21.6 cm. Two stanzas on the smaller sheet and two longer stanzas on the the bigger sheet. Pencil note says the poem...
GLC00686.31
[Presidential pardon of Charles A. Doyen, found guilty of violating Article 22 of Navy Code on 20 July 1901 in a court martial]
March 18, 1905
Doyen, a Major in the U.S. marine Corps, had a court martial convened to try him by the Commander-in-Chief of the North Atlantic Station on board the U.S.S. Alabama. He was sentenced to have his grade reduced two numbers and be publicly reprimanded...
GLC00511
to Robert C. Cornell
August 22, 1901
Vice President Roosevelt discusses the reappointment of W. C. Church, an African American who worked as assistant clerk at Jefferson Market City Magistrate's Court, New York City. Informs Cornell, a judge in the Magistrate's Court, that Church...
GLC00529.08
to F. Marion Crawford
December 20, 1901
Theodore Roosevelt declines to intervene in pardon application. He writes that he does not ask for pardons unless he is personally familiar with the case and would not want to impose on NY Governor Odell due to awkwardness.
GLC00629
to William H. Riding
September 30, 1906
Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908
Discusses an article Cleveland writes for the Youth Companion about what should the government do with ex-Presidents. He writes, "This subject, I think was suggested by me. I have thought of it a great deal and have gone so far as to make a start in...
GLC00655.18
Diary of Gideon Welles
1911
Welles, Gideon, 1802-1878
Three volume diary of Gideon Welles, with an autograph letter signed from Welles to Andrew Boyd pasted to front of first volume. The diary recounts Welles' tenure as the Secretary of the Navy. Each volume contains several illustrations of...
GLC00584
William Shepp Diary 1917-1918
1917/06/03-1918/11/05
Shepp, William, fl. 1917-1919
3 June 1917 - 2 June 1918. Begins with Shepp's enlistment on 5 June 1917. Mentions daily activities, such as calisthenics, army drills, physical examinations and vaccinations, attendance at church services, Bible study, and French class, and...
GLC06888.01
William Shepp Diary 1918
1918/06/03 - 1918/10/20
GLC06888.02
William Shepp Diary 1918-1919
1918/12/08 - 1919/04/12
GLC06888.03
Willaim Shepp Diary 1919
1919/04/20 - 1919/08/05
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GLC06888.04
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