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Broadside

Act to punish rebels and their supporters in Shays's Rebellion

1787/02/16

Oblong broadside. "An act, describing the disqualifications to which persons shall be subjected, who have been, or may be guilty of treason, or giving aid or support to the present rebellion, and to whom pardon may be extended." Signed in type by...

GLC06980
GLC07003
Collection Item
Autograph letter

to Edward Thurlow re: directions to give Hillsborough seals of Sec. of State

1779/11/25

George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820

Discusses importance of mollifying Lord North to continue the war in America.

GLC07003
GLC07004
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Autograph letter signed

to Elbridge Gerry re: seeking appointment as Secretary of War

1784/02/20

Pickering, Timothy, 1745-1829

Docketed by Gerry.

GLC07004
GLC07008.01
Collection Item
Document

Confederate Congress Resolution no. 24, endorsing orders for Butler's hanging

1863/01/13

Butler, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1818-1893

Confederate resolution endorsing President Jefferson Davis's orders for the hanging of Benjamin Franklin "Beast" Butler (for his women around town order)

GLC07008.01
Collection Item
Autograph letter signed

to Henry Dearborn re: recommending W.Duncanson for Librarian of Congress

1807/04/21

Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826

Jefferson, writing to his Secretary of War, discusses nominations for various posts, particularly W. Duncanson for Librarian of Congress, because of his distressed condition. "He was in the worst days of terror, one of the 4 or 5 who alone stood...

GLC06826
Collection Item
Document

Pardon of Charles W. Dorrance with stamped signature

1865/11/13

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Stamped Signature of President Johnson (sole example in GLC). Countersigned by William H. Seward

GLC06850
Collection Item
Manuscript

to James Monroe re: Washington D.C., letter (copy) written during war of 1812

1814/08/18

Cochrane, Alexander, fl. 1814

Contemporary copy. Cochrane writes to Secretary of State Monroe that British attacks will occur unless the U.S. makes reparation to the suffering inhabitants of Upper Canada. Dated from "His Britannic Majesty's Ship the Tornnant in the Patusan...

GLC06863
Collection Item
Manuscript document signed

Pardon of Leonard Prather (c/s John Forsyth)

1836/02/25

Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845

Convicted of stealing money from letters as assistant postmaster

GLC06868.01
Collection Item
Manuscript document signed

Pardon of George Anderson (c/s John Forsyth)

1837/12/26

Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862

Convicted of an assault and battery on Captain Hilliard of Ship Draper

GLC06868.02
Collection Item
Manuscript document signed

Pardon of Edward King (c/s James Buchanan)

1848/07/05

Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849

Convicted of transferring forged papers to the treasury in exchange for money

GLC06868.03

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