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Pardon of Melvin Edwards (c/s Robert Kennedy [AG])

Convicted of a violation of the US Code; pardoned since an additional 6 years of prison would "not serve the ends of justice."

GLC00068.24

to Hannibal Hamlin

Responding to Hamlin's "letter requesting me to furnish the Committee over which you preside, any and all evidence" for an investigation into misconduct in arms sales. Discusses his speeches in the Senate on the issue. Stands by his accusations and...

GLC08680

Opinion of the Supreme Court of the United States, delivered by Mr. Chief Justice Marshall ...

Title continues, "... March 9th 1829, Justices Washington, Story, Duval, Johnson, and Thompson, also present, In a Writ of Error from the Eastern District of Louisiana, In the Case of Foster & Elam, Plaintiffs in Error, vs. Neilson, Defendant in...

GLC08699

Pennsylvania packet. [Vol. 41, no. 855 (May 7, 1782)]

Proclamation by George Washington issuing a full pardon to all deserters who return to their corps by 1 June 1782, and warning those who do not return of punishment. Proclamation dated 8 February 1782 from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Article titled...

GLC08715.03

The London chronicle: or, universal evening post. [Vol. 3, no. 186]

Contains European war news for Tuesday, 7 March to Thursday, 9 March 1758.

GLC08744

to John Saunders

Written by Marion as Brigadier General of militia and a well-known partisan to Saunders as a Royalist Captain in the British Army and commander of the garrison at Georgetown, South Carolina. Marion writes with anger that Captain John Postell was...

GLC03332.01

to John Angel James Creswell

Marked as "Private." General Birney discusses the publication of an enclosed certificate (not included) with Creswell, a United States Representative from Maryland. Discussing African American soldiers, states "In July, I was authorized by telegram...

GLC03428.01

to Susan Carter

GLC03135.05.109

to Sue Carter

GLC03135.05.186

to Richard H. Jackson

He heard that Captain Wheaton is sick. Also he wants to get Jimmy Fileon a clerkship position.

GLC07705.381

to S. P. Oakes

Written in Neff-Rice Camp

GLC03136.010

to Joshua Mauger

Mr. Bellie's master has not released him yet.

GLC03902.096

to Joshua Mauger

Mr. Thompson has agreed to let Mr. Olive review documents relating to the history of Poole that may help Mauger's case.

GLC03902.215

to Joshua Mauger

He has called on Mr. Bean, the Butcher and given him Mauger's message. He requests a loan of £ 100. Location is given as "Southton" - may be Southampton.

GLC03902.231

to John Butler

GLC03902.287

to Mary Moore, and Richard Moore

He suggests she be sure to do her hair properly; "attention to the toilette is an essential part of a lady's duty." He was pleasantly surprised to learn of Robert's new position. He is delighted to have been asked to be a groomsman at a wedding...

GLC04191.16

to Mary Moore

He wonders if he was missed at Christmas. They had a ball the night before Christmas with dancing. He wonders if Richard picked up his coat, and hopes she will send some new shirts. He has heard about certain deaths due to smallpox.

GLC04191.17

to Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh

A letter written by Edward Porter Van Valkenburgh to his brother Franklin Butler Van Valkenburgh. Edward writes about the history of Anoka, Minnesota and his experiences in town. The recipient of the letter is believed to be Franklin Butler Van...

GLC06253.20

to Father

They are ordered to cook three days rations and to cross the Fredricksburg river. He discusses his payment details.

GLC07705.119

to Richard H. Jackson

Maxwell informs him that the ladies of Frederick think of him as a nice, handsome young fellow and they all wish he was back to spend Christmas and New Year's with them.

GLC07705.327

Memorial to Chara Conant Wait

Hardcover. Horatio's wife. Includes memorials by Annie M. Hitchcock, Mary H. Loomis and Louise D. Sherman.

GLC08284.121

to Estelle Spero

Diamond tells Estelle that they will get married immediately upon his return. He states that if anything happens to him she should know one thing: "I've led a full pleasant life - I missed out on but one thing - marriage…"

GLC09120.322

Adams & Co Bank note $277.95

GLC09234.10

to Woodson Johnson

upset over twelve pairs of shoes that the author made for Mr. Johnson. he was supposed to receive ten dollars and only received nine

GLC09302.012

[sales receipt for R.G Johnson]

GLC09302.065