May 6, 1874

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Document signed

Title: Pardon of William Semmes, convicted of bigamy.

Convicted of bigamy; sentenced to 2 years imprisonment. Pardoned after serving out most of his prison term by recommendation of prominent Virginian citizens. (c/s Hamilton Fish)

GLC00045.25

March 17, 1875

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Document signed

Title: Pardon of John Gosnell, convicted of selling liquor without paying tax. Includes case notes, transmittal letters, petitions & pardon receipt.

Convicted of selling liquor without paying tax; sentenced to 6 months imprisonment and to pay a $1000 fine. Pardoned after serving out his prison term by recommendation of A.S. Wallace and the U.S. District Attorney since he was entirely unable to pay the fine. (c/s Hamilton Fish)

GLC00045.26

May 11, 1875

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Document signed

Title: Pardon of Edward R. Gamble, alias Clifford S. Gamble, convicted of mail robbery.

Convicted of robbing from mail; sentenced to 10 years imprisonment. Pardoned after serving over 3 years of his prison term by recommendation of the judge and U.S. District Attorney who felt the punishment was too severe for the crime. (c/s John L. Cadualader)

GLC00045.27

April 1,1876

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Document signed

Title: Pardon of George W. Garner, convicted manslaughter. Inlcudes case notes, transmittal letters, pardon receipt.

Convicted of manslaughter; sentenced to 4 years imprisonment. Pardoned after serving over two years of his prison term by recommendation of the judge and U.S. District Attorney. (c/s John L. Cadualalder)

GLC00045.28

September 5, 1877

Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893

Document signed

Title: Pardon of William P. Cooney & Francis J. McGuire, convicted of forgery.

Convicted of forgery of post office money order; sentenced to 2 years imprisonment. Pardoned after serving 3 months of their prison term by recommendation of U.S. District Attorney. (c/s William M. Evarts)

GLC00045.29

May 29, 1878

Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893

Document signed

Title: Pardon of Samuel Laws, convicted of counterfeiting.

Convicted of passing counterfeit money; sentenced to 1 year imprisonment. Pardoned after serving his prison term due to good conduct. (c/s F.W. Seward)

GLC00045.30

August 28, 1878

Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893

Document signed

Title: Pardon of Frank Washington, convicted of assault and battery.

Convicted of assault & battery; sentenced to 6 months imprisonment. Pardoned after serving half of the term by recommendation of by the U.S. District Attorney. (c/s F.W. Seward)

GLC00045.31

November 20, 1879

Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893

Document signed

Title: Pardon of Joseph D. Schwartz, convicted of receiving and purchasing U.S. military clothing.

Convicted of receiving and purchasing U.S. military clothing; sentenced to 1 year imprisonment. Pardoned after serving 11 months of his prison term because of good conduct. (c/s William M. Evarts)

GLC00045.32

September 29, 1881

Arthur, Chester Alan, 1829-1886

Document signed

Title: Pardon of George W. Hubley, convicted of larceny while in postal service.

Hubley was convicted of larceny while in postal service; sentenced to 1 year imprisonment. Pardoned after serving 4 months of his prison term by recommendation of the judge, jury, and U.S. District Attorney due to his youth. Chester's first pardon. (c/s Robert H. Hitt)

GLC00045.33

October 28, 1889

Harrison, Benjamin, 1833-1901

Document signed

Title: Pardon of William Herbst, convicted of embezzlement.

Convicted of embezzling funds from a national bank; sentenced to 5 years imprisonment. Pardoned after serving 2 years of his prison term due to old age and good character. (c/s James G. Blaine)

GLC00045.34

May 13, 1892

Harrison, Benjamin, 1833-1901

Document signed

Title: Pardon of Truman O. Angell, convicted of bigamy.

Convicted of bigamy. Pardoned since he had forswore and avoided bigamy from April 1, 1885 and promised to uphold the laws of the U.S. against the unlawful practices of the Mormon Church. (c/s James G. Blaine)

GLC00045.35

April 3, 1894

Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908

Document signed

Title: Pardon of Willie Dunn, convicted of manslaughter.

Convicted of manslaughter; sentenced to 10 years hard labor. Pardoned after serving 5 years of his prison sentence due to his deteriorating health. (c/s Richard Olney)

GLC00045.36

1809-1951

Various

Header Record

Title: Collection of 48 documents relating to presidential pardons (collection #3). See decimalized entries. [Decimalized .01-.48]

GLC00045

April 17, 1862

Pearce, Edgar, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Frederic

Edgar Pearce writes to his brother, Frederic, providing a dramatic and graphic description of the Battle of Shiloh and its aftermath.

GLC00066.075

September 30, 1862-October 7, 1862

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph manuscript

Title: [Extract from Eben's journal]

Extract describes his hospital work. Written on attractive patriotic stationery.

GLC00066.023

October 13, 1862

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lena

He writes to his sister, Selina, regarding the Second battle of Corinth. The letter is written on patriotic stationery from a camp near Corinth, Mississippi.

GLC00066.024

January 23, 1863

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lena

He writes to his sister, Selina, regarding leaving hospital work. The letter is written on patriotic stationery.

GLC00066.025

February 23, 1863

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lena

He writes to his sister, Selina, declaring that the rumors of starving troops are exaggerated. The letter is written on patriotic stationery from a camp near Corinth, Mississippi.

GLC00066.026

March 26, 1863

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lena

He writes to his sister, Selina, about camp conditions and the arrival of spring.

GLC00066.027

April 23, 1863

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sis

He writes to his sister, Selina, about plants and pets in the camp. The letter is printed on the letterhead of the 39th Ohio Volunteers.

GLC00066.028

May 1,1863

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

He discusses boredom in camp, as well as the nurses' duties.

GLC00066.029

May 15, 1863

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father and Mother

In his letter to his parents, he discusses his move to Memphis. Printed on the letterhead of the 39th Ohio Volunteers.

GLC00066.030

June 7, 1863

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

He discusses the anniversary of the Battle of Memphis, and describes administering oaths. Newspaper clipping enclosed.

GLC00066.031

August 5, 1863

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sister

Writes to his sister, likely Selina, about registering Black people in town as free, enslaved, or as employed by White people.

GLC00066.032

September 7, 1863

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lena

Writes to his sister Selina, including a poem about conditions in camp.

GLC00066.033