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[Presidential pardon of Thomas C. Billups, who had fought for the Confederacy].

Printed document. Countersigned by Acting Secretary of State William Hunter.

GLC00230.04

[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal commuting death sentence of Michael Gleason].

GLC00230.05

[Presidential commutation for Robert E. Hicks, convicted of placing abortion related materials in the mail on 29 May 1903 and sentenced to ten months]

Convicted for violation of Section 3893 of the Revised Statutes (possibly in reference to the Comstock Law). While on bond Hicks fled to Europe, where he remained a fugitive until 10 July 1915, when he surrendered to the court. Commuted by Wilson...

GLC00230.06

to Isaac R. Douglass

One letter from John A. Washington to Isaac R. Douglass dated July 6, 1844. Pertains to arrangements to enslave a woman named Julia. Notes that William G. Cazenove told him Douglass would either pay $350 cash, or $400 in two installments, for Julia...

GLC00236

A list of reports to be made to the House of Representatives at the first session of the eighteenth Congress by the executive departments

Book of reports and state papers sent to the 1st session of the 18th Congress. Each report or group of papers is paginated separately. Contains first printing of Monroe Doctrine (report #2), which is 15 pages long. Given to Congress on 2 December...

GLC00237

to James T. Austin

Elbridge Gerry remarks that the governor of Massachusetts, Caleb Strong, "displayed his british colours," referring to Strong not allowing the Federal Government to recruit troops for the War of 1812 in his state. He notes that President Madison...

GLC00239

to Talcott Williams

William H. Taft updates Williams, a political journalist, on the tense status of relations between the United States and Mexico in return for Williams' "seal of silence." He refers to an enclosed copied letter for United States Army Chief of Staff...

GLC00240

Vignette bust carte de visite portrait

Possibly retouched or an engraving based on Brady.

GLC00241.01

Great Sale of Land, Negroes, Corn & Other Property!

Slave sale broadside. The Charleston estate sale was set for 2 January 1861. The sale advertised the estate of the deceased Hamilton Houston, noting that it included "91 likely negroes, some of which are blacksmiths and others carpenters!" Lists...

GLC00227

[Letter and copy of General Orders No. 144] [Decimalized .01- .02]

GLC00228

General Orders No. 8

Order requiring soldiers to have a pass approved by Grant himself if away from camp at night, but no pass at all is required to leave camp during the day. Hopes that his leniency on the latter issue will lead to obedience on the former. Two days...

GLC00229

[Partially printed document authorizing the forcible capture of British vessels]

This document serves as a form by which Continental Congress authorizes the seizure of British ships and crew members in a warlike manner. Originally signed by Hancock during his term as President of the Congress (24 May 1775- 31 October 1777)....

GLC00231

to Julia S. Moulton

Discusses the aftermath of the Battle of Ball's Bluff, which occurred on October 21, 1861. Written on Connecticut multi-color magnus letterhead with matching patriotic envelope. Mentions seeing McClellan, who was using their movements as a possible...

GLC00233

C. F. Miller Col. 192nd P.V. Poll-book for October election companies

Poll book for the 1864 election for Company C of the 192nd Pennsylvania Volunteers. Certifies the officers of the election. Lists votes for Congress and a number of local offices. Colonel C. F. Miller was probably the commanding officer of this...

GLC00234

Albumen photograph of John Geary in uniform by Henssey & Co.

Geary commanded the XII Corps at Gettysburg. He restored order to San Francisco but failed to do the same as territorial governor of Kansas. After the Civil War he was governor of Pennsylvania.

GLC00235

to Alexander Hamilton Stephens

Thornton requests advice from Stephens, Vice President of the Confederacy. He explains that he was previously deprived of one of his feet, and that he went to New Orleans in February 1862 to have an artificial foot constructed. Later, an agent sent...

GLC00238

Full length standing carte de visite portrait, in uniform, with painted backdrop

Signed in ink on recto: "George Studly of Ellsworth."

GLC00241.02

Carte de visite portrait of Lincoln, Mary Todd Lincoln, and Tad from lithograph

GLC00241.03

Carte de visite view of Independence Hall, Philadelphia

GLC00241.04

Half-length seated carte de visite portrait of John Wilkes Booth

Imprint of R.A. Miller, Boston, on verso.

GLC00241.05

Full-length carte de visite portrait of a deceased young girl

Imprint of W.S. White, Kalamazoo, on recto of pink mount.

GLC00241.06

Half-length carte de visite portrait of a deceased young child holding flowers

Imprint of F.B. Merker, Collinsville, Ill., on verso of yellow mount.

GLC00241.07

Full length standing carte de visite portrait of a young girl with doll

Imprint of Albright Bros., Wooster, Oh., on verso of pink mount.

GLC00241.08

Full length standing carte de visite portrait of two young girls in roller skate

Imprint of Pentz, York, Pa., on verso.

GLC00241.09

Full length carte de visite portrait of a deceased young child

Imprint of John C. Lesher, Carlisle, Pa., on verso. "No. 7395" pencilled on verso.

GLC00241.10