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Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As lieutenant general, vignette bust portrait, facing slightly left. Ink inscription on recto "U.S. Grant." Photographers imprint on verso: "Gurney [with crest] Fifth Avenue, Cor. 16th St. N.Y."

GLC05111.02.0420

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As lieutenant general, seated, facing left. Shows Grant with short hair and a well trimmed beard. Similar to # 420. Graphite inscription on verso "17" "Grant." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway New York...

GLC05111.02.0422

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As lieutenant general, seated, facing forward. Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H. T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

GLC05111.02.0423

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As lieutenant general, vignette profile, facing left. Faint graphite inscription on verso "Genl Grant beginning of 1865." Modern blue ink inscription on verso "General Grant." Photographers imprint on verso: "J.E. McClees, Artist, 910 Chestnut...

GLC05111.02.0425

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As lieutenant general, standing in dress uniform. Shows Grant in full dress uniform, wearing sword and sash with his right hand resting on a table. Imprint on recto "Lieut. Gen. Grant. Entered according to Act of Congress, A.D. 1865, by Nichols &...

GLC05111.02.0427

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As lieutenant general, vignette bust view, facing slightly right. Imprint on recto "Lieut. Gen. Grant. Entered according to Act of Congress, A.D. 1865, by . . ." Photographers imprint on verso: "Nichols & Howard, Photographers, 60 North Fourth St...

GLC05111.02.0428

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As lieutenant general, standing facing forward with mourning armband (for President Lincoln) on his left arm. Same image as GLC 1320. Imprint on recto "F. Gutekunst, Photog'r." Graphite inscription on verso "U. S. Grant - Lt. General U.S.A. Fair...

GLC05111.02.0429

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As lieutenant general, standing in a field with his horse. Graphite inscription on verso "12." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

GLC05111.02.0430

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As lieutenant general, sitting on wooden bench under a tent. Shows Grant reading a newspaper. Inscription on image "2427." Graphite inscription on verso "13." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway New York...

GLC05111.02.0431

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

As lieutenant general, sitting in wooden chair, under tent, with two aides. Rawlins is seated to his left. Graphite inscription on verso "14." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. Manufacturers of...

GLC05111.02.0432

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant and his family

Grant is seated in a chair in the doorway. His wife stands in the doorway and faces right. Jesse Grant leans on the chair his father is sitting in and has a small medal or watch on his jacket. Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress...

GLC05111.02.0433

Carte de visite of Ulysses S. Grant

Vignette bust portrait, rank insignia not visible. Heavily retouched. Graphite inscription on verso "Genl. Grant."

GLC05111.02.0435

Carte de visite of Julia Grant

Julia's wedding ring is visible. She is seated, facing right and wearing dark dress. Graphite inscription on verso "Mrs. Gen Grant." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in...

GLC05111.02.0436

As major general, seated facing right

Graphite inscription on verso "133." Ink inscription on verso "Gordon Granger, Major General Vols. & Captain 'H,' 3rd Cavalry, U.S.A." "1864." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony, 501 Broadway New York. Manufacturers of...

GLC05111.02.0437

As major general, staning, Napoleonic pose, facing forward

Ink inscription on recto "Gen. Gordon Granger." Ink inscription on verso "Gen Gordon Granger." Photographers imprint on verso: "T.M. Schleier, Photographer, Corner Union and Cherry Sts., and 27 Public Square Nashville, Tennessee. Photographs of all...

GLC05111.02.0438

Carte de visite of Brigadier General Robert S. Granger, seated, napoleonic pose

Granger had a mustache and is leaning on a table. Ink signature on recto "RS Granger Brig. Genl." Ink signature on verso "RS Granger Brig Genl."

GLC05111.02.0439

Carte de visite of Brigadier General David Gregg, seated, facing left

Ink inscription on verso "David McM Gregg. Brig General and Bv't Maj. Gen. Vols. Captain 6th Cav. U.S.A." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait...

GLC05111.02.0440

Carte de visite of Brigadier General Cuvier Grover, wearing sash, facing slightly right.

Imprint on label on recto "Brig. Gen. Cuvier Grover." Graphite inscription on verso "Brig Gen Cuvier Grover." Ink inscription on verso "Cuvier Grover. Brig. Gen. and Bv't Maj. Gen. Vols; Lieut. Col 38th Inf. and Bv't Maj. Gen. U.S.A." Photographers...

GLC05111.02.0441

Carte de visite of Major General Halleck, standing in full dress uniform

Halleck wears his full dress uniform, including epaulets, sash and sword. He is wearing his right gauntlet and holding the left one in his hand. Graphite inscription on verso "Brady's Gallery" "Gen. Henry Halleck."

GLC05111.02.0442

Carte de visite of Major General Halleck, standing against column, holding forage cap

Mounted on a thin board with part of a diagram on back. Graphite inscription on verso "694 13 695 14" "Halleck."

GLC05111.02.0443

Carte de visite of Major General Halleck, 1/2 length view, facing forward

Imprint on recto "Genl. Halleck. Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1861, by D. Appleton & Co., in the Clerk's Office of the United States for the Southern District of New York." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Photographers...

GLC05111.02.0444

Carte de visite of Major General Henry Wager, seated, Napoleonic right profile

Graphite inscription on verso "68" "Maj. Gen. Henry Wager [sic] Halleck." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brday's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0445

Carte de visite of Mrs. Halleck, wearing diamond patteren dress and lace shawl draped around waist

Graphite inscription on recto "Mrs Halleck." Graphite inscription on verso "Mrs Halleck wife of Gen. Henry Halleck." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National...

GLC05111.02.0446

Carte de visite of Major General Schuyler Hamilton, standing, holding sword, facing forward

Graphite inscription on verso "135." Ink inscription on verso "Schuyler Hamilton" "281 924." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0447

Carte de visite of Major General Hancock, seated facing slightly right

A thin faced, tired looking Hancock with a goatee. Graphite inscription on verso "Hancock." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York. Manufacturers of the best Photographic Albums."

GLC05111.02.0449

Carte de visite of Major General W. Scott Hancock, seated facing slightly right [on black mount]

A thin faced, tired looking Hancock with a goatee. Graphite inscription on verso "W. Scott Hancock" "#5."

GLC05111.02.0450

As major general, vignette bust view facing left

Beautiful image with amazing depth. Shows a thin Hancock. Graphite inscription on verso "Great Central Fair for U. S. Sanitary Commission. Tuesday June 28th, 1864." "Maj. Gen. Hancock." Photographers imprint on verso: "F. Gutekunst, 704 & 706 Arch...

GLC05111.02.0451

Carte de visite of Major General W.S. Hancock, bust view facing left, slightly overweight

Shows a slightly overweight Hancock with a small goatee. A cape or an overcoat is draped over his left shoulder. Graphite inscription on recto "W.S. Hancock." Imprint on recto "Gurney 17 Union Sq. N.Y." Graphite inscription of photographers imprint...

GLC05111.02.0452

Carte de visite of Brigadier General William S. Harney, seated with hands folded in lap, facing slightly right

Faint erroneous imprint on image "Maj General Banks." Ink inscription on verso "William S. Harney. Brigadier General U.S.A. June 14, 1858. 2nd. Lieut 1st U.S. inf. Feb. 13, 1818. Bv't Major general U.S.A. Mch 13, '65, for long and faithful service...

GLC05111.02.0454

Carte de visite of Brigadier General Martin D. Hardin, 1/2 length bust portrait, facing slightly left

Hardin has a bushy mustache. Graphite inscription on verso "Hardin." Ink inscription on verso "Martin D. Hardin. Brig. Gen. Vols. Maj. 43 Inf. and Bv't Brig. Gen. U.S.A." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway...

GLC05111.02.0455

Carte de visite of "Gen. George Hartsoff," bust portrait, facing forward

Rank insignia obscurred by vignette. Ink inscription on recto "Gen. Hartsoff [sic]." Graphite inscription on verso "Gen Hartsuff 1862." Photographers imprint on verso: "Charles D. Fredricks & Co., 'Specialite,' 587 Broadway, New York."

GLC05111.02.0456

Carte de visite Captain George L. Hartsuff and Brigadier General A.A.G., bust portrait facing forward

Rank insignia obscured by vignette. Ink inscription on verso "George L. Hartsuff. Capt. & A.A.G. Brig. Gen. U.S.V., Ap'l. 15, 1862; Maj. Gen. U.S.V., Nov. 29, 1862. Bv't Maj. Gen. U.S.A., Mch 13, 1865." "35:246:977." Photographers imprint on verso...

GLC05111.02.0458

Carte de visite of Brigadier General John P. Hatch, seated 1/2 length view

Graphite inscription on verso "e" "Hatch." Ink inscription on verso "John P. Hatch Brigadier Genl. Vols. Bv't Maj. Gen. Maj. 4th Cav. and Bv't Brig. Gen. U.S.A." Photographers imprint on verso: "C.D. Fredricks & Co. 587 Broadway New York, 108 Calle...

GLC05111.02.0459

Carte de visite, as brigadier general, seated 1/2 length view, holding hat, facing forward

Ink inscription on verso "Alexander Hays. Brigadier General Vols. & Capt. 16th Inf. U.S.A." "Jan. 1864." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait...

GLC05111.02.0461

Carte de visite, a brigadier general, seated, 3/4 length, with left arm propped on chair back

Ink inscription on verso "William Hays Brig. Gen. Vols, Major 5th Art. and Bv't Brig Gen USA." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0463

Carte de visite, major general, seated1/2 length, facing slightly right

Left arm resting on table. Wearing glove on left hand and holding the other glove in his left hand. Graphite inscription on recto "William Babcock Hazen." Embossment on recto "Webster & Bro Louisville." Graphite inscription on verso "75¢" "Wm B...

GLC05111.02.0464

Carte de visite, Brigadier General Samuel P. Heintzlelman, standing 3/4/length holding hat and overcoat.

Ink inscription on recto "Heintzlelman [sic]" Graphite inscription on verso "Heintzleman." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0466

Carte de visite, Major General Samuel P. Heitzelman, bust portrait

Imprint on recto "Brady New York." Graphite inscription on verso "Heitzelman." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street, New York & No 352 Pennsylvania Av Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0467

to Thomas Jordan

Lists eight items he intends to have General Samuel Cooper pay special attention to during his inspection. Advises Jordan not to cast blame on anyone when talking to Cooper. Notes accusations against himself that he is usurping power. Venting his...

GLC00039

[Presidential pardon of a group of Quakers for refusing to bear arms in militia].

Countersigned by Secretary of State James Monroe. Intended for Joseph Hollingsworth, William Ellicott Jr. and Sr., Thomas Hartley, Levi Hartley, Samuel Hartley Jr., and Seneca Parry, who were arrested in Maryland. Partially filled out.

GLC00043.02

to Thomas Rutter

Secretary of State Monroe transmits to "The Marshal of the District of Maryland" a printed copy of the record of the third Congress of the United States. Monroe states that he knows Rutter will find it gratifying since Rutter "participated in the...

GLC00043.03

to Thomas Rutter

Secretary of State Monroe transmits a printed copy of a notice to foreign nationals living near coastal areas. Rutter was marshal of Maryland from 1804 to 1817.

GLC00043.04

to Thomas Rutter

Secretary of State Monroe elaborates on what course of action is to be taken involving "peculiar and extraordinary cases of hardship, and where the character and deportment of the parties entitle them to peculiar consideration..." Rutter was marshal...

GLC00043.05

to Thomas Rutter

Secretary of State Monroe asks the Marshal of Maryland for details of the cases against Joseph Hollingsworth, William Ellicott Jr. and Sr., Thomas Hartley, Levi Hartley, Samuel Hartley Jr., Seneca Parry. These men were Quakers who had refused to bear...

GLC00043.06

[Transmittal letter for blank pardon form].

Possibly for a group of Quakers arrested for refusing to bear arms. Writing as secretary of state.

GLC00043.07

to Thomas Rutter

President Monroe urges U.S. Marshal Rutter to promptly list the names of the customs officers who must appear as trial witnesses in Richmond in the case of the Brig Romp.

GLC00043.08

[Presidential appointment of Thomas Rutter as Marshal for the District of Maryland].

Countersigned by Secretary of State James Monroe. Appointment is from 22 November 1816 until the end of the next session of the Senate of the United States.

GLC00043.09

[Pardon of Joseph Richmond for embezzlement]

Countersigned by Secretary of State John Forsyth. Deputy postmaster of Middletown, Maryland, Richmond was convicted of embezzling the U.S. Mail in November 1834 and was sentenced to ten years in prison. Richmond, young and of previous good...

GLC00043.10

[Pardon of Robert Baker for engaging in the slave trade].

Countersigned by James Buchanan. Baker, 1st mate on the Brig "Montivedio", was convicted of engaging in the slave trade between Africa and Brazil and sentenced to serve 6 months in prison and pay a $500 fine and court costs. Pardoned after serving...

GLC00043.11

Pardon of George Miles, convicted of mutiny aboard the Barque "Agnes." Also, includes petitions and receipts.

Miles, "...convicted of a revolt on board of the barque 'Agnes'..."; sentenced to pay a $1 fine and courts costs [$25], and be imprisoned for ten days. Pardoned after serving his prison sentence since he was too poor to pay his fine. (c/s James...

GLC00043.12

Pardon of Lewis Huskey alias Edward Cairns, convicted of mutiny aboard the Barque "Agnes." Also, includes petitions and receipts.

Huskey [a.k.a. Cairns], "...convicted of a revolt on board of the barque 'Agnes'..."; sentenced to pay a $1 fine and courts costs [$25], and be imprisoned for ten days. Pardoned after serving his prison sentence since he was too poor to pay his fine...

GLC00043.13

Pardon of William Jenkins alias William Ryall, convicted of counterfeiting. Includes petitions and transmission letters.

Convicted of passing counterfeit coin; sentenced to 10 years imprisonment. Pardoned for "...divers good and other sufficient reasons...". (c/s Daniel Webster)

GLC00043.14

Pardon of Daniel Brown, convicted of counterfeiting.

Convicted of passing counterfeit coin; sentenced to 10 years imprisonment. Pardoned for "...divers other good and suffiecient reasons...". (c/s W.S. Derrick)

GLC00043.15

Pardon of John Alguner, convicted of counterfeiting.

John Alguner convicted of passing counterfeit coin. Executive clemency granted by Millard Fillmore, pardoned for "...divers other good and sufficient reasons...". Countersigned by Daniel Webster, Acting Secretary of State. Accompanied by a paper seal...

GLC00043.16

Pardon of August Kesling, alias August Kesting/Kestenger, convicted of transmitting forged federal documents.

Convicted of transmitting forged federal documents; sentenced to 10 years imprisonment. Pardoned for "...divers other good and sufficient reasons..." (c/s William L. Marcy)

GLC00043.17

Pardon of the owners of the Steamer "Osiris," convicted of endangering lives of passengers by not having sufficient amount of life preservers.

Convicted of endangering lives of passengers by not having sufficient amount of life preservers; sentenced to pay $500 fine and additional $71.30 for violation of U.S. transportation safety law of 30 August 1852 [5th Section]. Conditionally pardoned...

GLC00043.18

Pardon of George Kirk, Edward Burr, & George Carroll, convicted of defrauding the revenue.

Convicted of defrauding the revenue; each sentenced to pay a $400 fine and court costs and to be confined until paid. All pardoned due to their inability to pay fine. Signed by James Buchanan. Countersigned by Lewis Cass. Accompanied by a paper seal.

GLC00043.19

Pardon of Thomas Wilson, convicted of 2 counts of assault weapon against crewmen on the Schooner "Exchange."

Convicted of 2 counts of assault [one with a dangerous weapon] aboard the Schooner "Exchange" while at sea; in one case, sentenced to 1 year and 3 months imprisonment and in the case involving weapon, sentenced to 2 years hard labor and to pay $1...

GLC00043.20

[Presidential pardon of Rasmus Benson who in Maryland in September 1862 was convicted of inflicting cruel and unusual punishment on a seaman].

Pardoned by Abraham Lincoln because Benson had been imprisoned for failure to pay the fine, because Benson's offense against the Criminalizing Mutiny on the High Seas Act (March 3, 1835, c. 40, sec. 1 and 2) was of a technical nature, and because the...

GLC00043.21

Pardon of William B. Philips, convicted of embezzling money from the post office.

Convicted of embezzling money from the post office; sentenced to 6 months imprisonment and to pay a $3454.78 fine. Pardoned for his "...good character, pliable nature, poverty, the punishment already suffered, and the fact that his bondsmen have paid...

GLC00043.22

Pardon of Justus J. Gude, convicted of stuffing the ballot box.

Convicted of putting tickets in ballot box (stuffing it), while serving as an election judge in a Baltimore congressional election; sentenced to 1 year imprisonment and a $5 fine. Pardoned since further imprisonment would endanger his life. (c/s...

GLC00043.24

Presidential Pardon collection no. 2. [Decimalized .01-.07]

[Lincoln and Johnson] [decimalized 00044.01-00044.07]

GLC00044

[Presidential pardon of Felix Mullen, who had been convicted in February 1862 in the District of Columbia of burglary].

Felix Mullen was pardoned by Abraham Lincoln because Lincoln had been petitioned by the jury who had tried the case, who told him that they rendered their verdict upon a misconception of the law. Also his conduct while incarcerated had been good. In...

GLC00044.01

[Presidential pardon of Henry Buschrae, who had been convicted in the District of Columbia of larceny in June 1861].

Buschrae was pardoned by Abraham Lincoln because he had served nearly all of his sentence, because he had been well behaved in prison, because he had been of good character and was drunk when he committed the larceny, because he had "served...

GLC00044.02

[Presidential pardon of Albert Horn, who had been convicted in New York in October 1862 of fitting out the ship, City of Norfolk, for trade in slaves]

Horn was pardoned by Abraham Lincoln because, on the testimony of the physician of the county jail of New York and that of Dr. A. Jacobi, professor in the New York Medical College, and by Dr. T. S. Edwards of New York that Horn was suffering from...

GLC00044.03

[Presidential pardon of James Dillion, who in New York City had been convicted in June 1860 of mutiny on board the William F. Storer].

James Dillion was pardoned by Abraham Lincoln near the end of his sentence because of his good behavior while incarcerated in Sing Sing Prison, on the petition of citizens, and on the recommendation of the U. S. District Attorney for the Southern...

GLC00044.04

[Presidential pardon of Peter Columbus who, in August 1864 in the Northern District of New York, had been convicted of perjury].

Peter Columbus was pardoned by Abraham Lincoln because he had been sufficiently punished while incarcerated at the Monroe County, New York, Penitentiary and at the petition of citizens. Countersigned by William H. Seward.

GLC00044.05

[Presidential pardon of George M. Murrell of Lynchburg, Virginia, who had participated in the Confederacy].

George M. Murrell is pardoned by Andrew Johnson conditonal on his taking the oath of 29 May 1865, that he no longer make use of slave labor, and that he pay all costs of any proceedings against him in the past. Printed document with blanks filled in...

GLC00044.06

[Presidential pardon of I. H. Payne of Fauquier County, Virginia, for taking part in the rebellion].

Countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward. Payne is pardoned by Andrew Johnson conditional on his taking the oath of 29 May 1865, that he no longer make use of slave labor, and that he pay all costs up to the date of acceptance of this...

GLC00044.07

[Pardon of Michael Bright and eight others for obstructing justice].

Countersigned by Secretary of State Robert Smith. Pardoned by Madison because their crimes arose from a sense of duty, not disobediance. The recipients of the pardon were Michael Bright, James Atkinson, William Cole, Charles Westfall, Samuel...

GLC00045.01

[Pardon of Caleb Overton for selling "spiritous liquors" without a license].

Countersigned Secretary of State James Monroe. Sentenced to pay a fine of tobacco and court costs. Pardoned since the crime was unintentional and he was of good character.

GLC00045.02

[Pardon of Joseph Butler for larceny].

Countersigned by Secretary of State James Monroe. Convicted of larceny in the District of Columbia in April, 1838. Butler had been sentenced to be "publicly whipped 54 stripes" and pay a fine and court costs. Madison pardoned him because he...

GLC00045.03

[Pardon of Enoch Spaulding for breach of the peace]

Countersigned by Secretary of State John Quincy Adams. Pardoned from paying fine and court costs and freed from imprisonment due to his poverty and his family's dependence upon him.

GLC00045.04

[Pardon of Daniel Easterbrooks for smuggling coffee]

Countersigned by Secretary of State John Quincy Adams. Easterbrooks was convicted in Bristol, Rhode Island, in 1822 and pardoned since it was his first offense, expressed regret for the crime, and was unable to pay the fine.

GLC00045.05

[Remission of balance of sentence of Orrin Sherman for stealing money from the U.S. Mail]

Sherman's sentence was remitted upon payment of costs by President Jackson because he had shown repentance. Accompanied by a four page petition dated September 1829 with signatures, testimonials and a one page certification of Connecticut...

GLC00045.06

Pardon of Thomas Gardner, convicted of burglary. Also, includes petitions and receipt of pardon.

Convicted of burglary; sentenced to 3 years hard labor at a penitentiary. Pardoned due to Polk's petition by the jury and judge, and for "...divers other good and sufficient reasons..." (c/s N.P. Trist)

GLC00045.07

[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Samuel Howard].

Convicted of passing counterfeit coin; sentenced to 3 years imprisonment. Pardoned due to age, previous honesty, family's dependence, small amount of counterfeited money involved, and judge's request. Countersigned by Secretary of State James...

GLC00045.08

Pardon of John Paterson, John Smith & Peter Johnson, convicted of larceny on high seas.

Convicted of larceny on high seas; sentenced to 4 months imprisonment and a fine of $30 each. Pardoned after serving prison sentence, as "they are seafaring men, dependent upon their monthly wages for support, have no property, and are wholly unable...

GLC00045.09

Pardon of Seth B. Horton, convicted of violating a seamen protection act. Includes petitions, transmission letters and pardon receipt.

Horton, late master of the Barque "T.O. Brown," was convicted of violating a seamen protection act [3rd Section, 9th Chapter, concerning consuls and vice consuls] of Feb. 1803. Conditionally pardoned because the violation was not willful, Horton must...

GLC00045.10

Pardon of Nelson C. Marselis, convicted of robbing from the mail. Includes petitions, certifications and pardon receipt.

Marselis, a postal clerk, was convicted of stealing from the mail. No reason for pardon. (c/s John M. Clayton)

GLC00045.11

Pardon of Bernhardt Taucke, convicted of over-boarding his Brig "Caroline." Inlcudes certification letter.

Taucke's vessel, the Danish Brig. "Caroline," was seized for it being over the 11 passenger limit. Remission of fine of $150, which has been noted on p. 3 by P. Riley of Boston. (c/s Daniel Webster)

GLC00045.12

Pardon of Charles Bentz, convicted of perjury.

Convicted of perjury; sentenced to 4 years imprisonment in March of 1851. No reason for pardon. (c/s William L. Marcy)

GLC00045.13

Pardon of John Marders, convicted of assault.

Convicted of assault; sentenced to 3 months imprisonment and to pay a $1 fine and court costs. No reason given for pardon. (c/s W. L. Marcy)

GLC00045.14

Pardon of Deborah Wise, convicted of petty larceny.

Convicted of petty larceny; sentenced to 4 months imprisonment and a $5 fine. Pardoned due to her advanced state of pregnancy. (c/s Lewis Cass)

GLC00045.15

[Pardon of John Litzer, David Frank, William Schmidt, Herman Julius and Charles Hoffman for rape].

Countersigned by Secretary of State Lewis Cass. The men were sentenced in March, 1858. Pardoned by Buchanan for insufficient evidence after a petition was presented to him stating that Victoria Fugleman, who had said the men had raped her, had...

GLC00045.16

Instructions to the commanders of private ships or vessels of war, which shall have commissions or letters of marque and reprisal, authorizing them to make captures of British vessels and cargoes.

Broadside with printed date of 3 April 1776. Signed by Jay as President of the Continental Congress (indicating that the signature and printed date do not coincide). Contains eleven articles created by Congress authorizing private American ships to...

GLC00038.03

Instructions to the commanders of private ships or vessels of war, which shall have commissions or letters of marque and reprisal, authorizing them to make captures of British vessels and cargoes.

Broadside with printed date of 3 April 1776. Signed by Huntington as President of the Continental Congress (indicating that the signature and printed date do not coincide). Contains eleven articles created by Congress authorizing private American...

GLC00038.04

to Hancock Taylor

Expresses his disappointment that they have not yet taken offensive action against "some of the Indian Towns on the Wabash." Indicates that the rains had caused the delay. Discusses other news, including the appointment of Brigadier General Benjamin...

GLC00040

Collection of 3 documents related to the appointment of Robert E. Lee as commander in chief [Decimalized .01-.03]

GLC00041

Collection record for compatibility. [decimalized]

GLC00042

to James Longstreet

Requests a meeting to discuss the disposition of noncombatant traitors held captive by both forces.

GLC00042.01

to James Longstreet

Responds to a request for a meeting with Ulysses S. Grant. Explains that he must forward Longstreet's letter to General Grant.

GLC00042.02

Collection of 25 documents relating to presidential pardons (collection #1). See decimalized entries. [Decimalized .01-.25]

GLC00043

[Pardon of George Rice for piracy].

Countersigned by Acting Secretary of State Charles Lee. Rice had been convicted of piracy aboard the ship Unicorn in Maryland in 1797. Pardoned by Adams because circumstances had shown that a pardon could be extended in a way that was consistent...

GLC00043.01

[Decision in the cases of Munnikhuysen and Sadler, owners of the schooner Martha].

Signed by Alexander Hamilton as Secretary of the Treasury. Munnikhuysen and Sadler were convicted of violating "...'An Act concerning Spirits distilled within the United States' and 'An Act for enrolling & licensing Ships or Vessels employed in the...

GLC00043.25

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

GLC00045

Pardon of Samuel Cooper.

Convicted of embezzlement from the mails; pardoned since he behaved well, the crime was a first offense and he was a good Union soldier. (c/s Wm. M. Evans) One black and white bust engraving of Rutherford Birchard Hayes included (GLC00043.23.02).

GLC00043.23.01

Pardon of Frederic E. Schluter (c/s Robert Kennedy [AG])

Convicted of embezzlement: pardoned since his prison sentence had been suspended, probation extended and fine paid. Also, he had conducted himself in a law-abiding manner.

GLC00067

Collection of 24 items relating to presidential pardons. See decimalized entries. [Decimalized .01-.24]

GLC00068

[Pardon of Samuel Davis for unlading two bales of cotton without a permit].

Countersigned by Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson. Davis was convicted in Massachusetts. No reason given for pardon.

GLC00068.01