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May 6, 1861
Pearce, Frederic, fl. 1861-1868
Frederic Pearce writes to his father in Hillsboro, Ohio, about troops arriving in Marietta. He adds that the artillery is moving camp from Fair Grounds to Haimer Hill.
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to his father
May 13, 1861
Frederic Pearce writes to his father in Hillsboro, Ohio. He believes that the rebellion will soon be "crushed."
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May 20, 1861
In his letter to his father, Frederic Pearce discusses financial matters.
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June 3, 1861
In his letter to his father, Frederic Pearce discusses a conflict on Muster Day between Union and Confederate supporters in St. Mary's, Virginia.
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June 10, 1861
In his letter to his father, Frederic Pearce discusses crops.
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June 18, 1861
Frederic Pearce mentions that Marietta was made into an army depot, and more troops are arriving. He also discusses the formation of a volunteer night police force.
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July 1, 1861
In his letter to his father, Frederic Pearce discusses a comet. The letter is written on blue paper.
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July 23, 1861
In his letter to his father, Frederic Pearce discusses the defeat at Memphis. The letter is written on blue paper.
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August 15, 1861
In the letter, Frederic Pearce mentions his difficulties in getting a recommendation for William, his father. The letter is written on blue paper.
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August 23, 1861
In his letter, Frederic Pearce mentions the birth of twins to "Harriet." The letter is written on blue paper.
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August 29, 1861
In his letter, Frederic Pearce discusses horses arriving at the depot. The letter is written on blue paper.
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September 3, 1861
In his letter, Frederic Pearce writes that the 36th Ohio Regiment will be getting a new Colonel, [George] Crook. The letter is written on blue paper.
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October 2, 1861
Frederic Pearce writes to his father that Carnahan is starting a regiment.
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October 11, 1861
Frederic Pearce writes to inform his father, William Pearce, of General Hildebrand's opinion on giving his father a chaplaincy. Frederic reports that Hildebrand said that William could have a chaplaincy if he raised a regiment of 80 men. Frederic...
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July 17, 1862
In the letter, Frederic Pearce says Morgan captured a Federal regiment while in Tennessee and Kentucky. He mentions a demonstration by Morgan and band. The letter is written on blue paper.
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July 26, 1862
In the letter, Frederic Pearce discusses church finances. The letter is written on blue paper.
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August 21, 1862
Frederic Pearce writes that he was exempted from the draft due to poor eyesight. He discusses church finances and describes ruins at Harper's Ferry. The letter is written on blue paper. Page 4 is cross-written.
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July 9, 1868
Frederic Pearce writes about family news, including Eben's graduation.
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May 12, 1861
Pearce, Thirza, fl. 1861-1869
Thirza Pearce writes about her position as a schoolteacher. She also refers to the death of someone called McBride.
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to Papasy
23 May 1861
Pearce, Selina, fl. 1861-1869
The letter is written most likely to her father, who she calls "Papasy." She discusses the arrival of soldiers, as well as crops. The letter is signed "Your aff daughter."
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Pardon of George W. Hubley, convicted of larceny while in postal service.
September 29, 1881
Arthur, Chester Alan, 1829-1886
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....
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Pardon of William Herbst, convicted of embezzlement.
October 28, 1889
Harrison, Benjamin, 1833-1901
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)
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Pardon of Truman O. Angell, convicted of bigamy.
May 13, 1892
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)
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Pardon of Willie Dunn, convicted of manslaughter.
April 3, 1894
Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908
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)
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Pardon of Dora Lincoln, convicted of prostitution [or of operating a brothel].
October 22, 1897
McKinley, William, 1843-1901
Convicted of "keeping a disorderly house" [a term once used to refer to prostitution]; sentenced to 2 months imprisonment with an additional 2 months imprisonment added after being unable to pay the $25 fine also accrued. Pardoned after serving...
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[Presidential pardon of James Clark, who was convicted of larceny]
December 22, 1903
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Clark, alias W. Perry Martin of Texas, was pardoned by Roosevelt six years after he completed his sentence for stealing a horse, in order to restore his civil rights since he had "conducted himself in an exemplary manner." Partially handwritten....
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Pardon of Albert Holtzman of West Virginia for white slavery and kidnapping women for the purpose of prostitution.
July 3, 1914
Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
Partly printed document. (c/s J.C.McReynolds [Attorney General])
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[Pardon of Marshall Barton Fales to restore civil rights.]
January 28, 1929
Coolidge, Calvin, 1872-1933
Convicted of swearing a false affidavit for pension claim. Pardoned for good conduct in prison and abiding the law since release. Attempted obliteration of name.
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Pardon of Joseph Burzenski.
May 11, 1932
Hoover, Herbert, 1874-1964
Convicted of violating prohibition. Pardoned because he helped stop an escape. Burzenski's name has been blotted-out once at the top. (c/s Wm. D. Mitchell [AG])
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Pardon of Peter Joseph Glynn.
April 6, 1945
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945
Convicted of violating liquor tax act. (c/s Francis Biddle [AG])
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Pardon of Peter Robert Clark (c/s J. Howard McGrath [AG])
May 27, 1946
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Convicted of piracy on the high seas: pardoned since his jail sentence had been commuted, his fine paid and his probation served. (No other reason mentioned.)
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Pardon of Fred G. Steele (c/s Robert Kennedy [AG])
January 31, 1964
Johnson, Lyndon B., 1908-1973
Convicted of interstate transport of firearms; pardon to commute the 5-year sentence at once to 6 months; no reason for pardon.
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Granting pardon to Richard Nixon: A Proclamation
September 8, 1974
Ford, Gerald R., 1913-2006
Signed by Ford in 1974 in black felt-tip pen. Explains that a trial against Nixon could not begin for a year or more and that, "the tranquility to which this nation has been restored by the events of recent weeks could be irreparably lost by the...
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to Thomas Swann
November 14, 1831
Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845
Requests the details of a case involving a wrongly issued search warrant to determine whether a pardon will be granted.
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to John C. Crittenden re: complaint about a pardon petitioner to his Congressman. Includes pardon petition, petition appeals, and medical report.
July 2, 1852
Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874
Appeal of a pardon for Ameal Brea, convicted of "..forging a soldier's discharge ...". Fillmore says "the Man's offense is great" and all too common. While going on to state that he would be willing to pardon Brea from imprisonment due to supposed...
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Memo to Attorney General re: possible pardon of John Carson
December 19, 1951
Typed on White House stationery. Stamped and dated by A.G. office. No mention of crime.
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to Joseph Eggleston Johnston
December 14, 1861
Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall", 1824-1863
General Jackson, in command of Valley of the Virginia (Shenandoah Valley) discusses his attempts to damage the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. He informs General Johnston, Commander of the Department of Northern Virginia, that he has not been successful...
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to William Plumer, Jr.
December 21, 1841
Adams, John Quincy, 1767-1848
Adams praises Plumer's volume of poems and describes his own journal writings as "volume after volume of trash." In retrospect, Adams wishes he had focused his energies on producing a great historical work. He deems Plumer's style of recording time...
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Promotion of Ward Marston to Lieutenent Colonel in the Marine Corps.
April 1, 1862
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Promotion of Ward Marston to Lieutenent Colonel in the Marine Corps. Countersigned by Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles. Partially printed from an engraving courtesy of American Bank Note Co. New-York. Accompanied by a paper seal.
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[Pardon of marines Thomas Potts and George Allen for desertion].
February 12, 1813
Madison, James, 1751-1836
Countersigned by Secretary of State James Monroe. Potts had been convicted of desertion in June 1812. Allen had been convicted of desertion in August 1812. Both had been sentenced to be shot. Pardoned by Madison for "divers good causes and...
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Presidential pardon and authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of C. L. Sayre, for taking part in the rebellion.
September 12, 1865
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Sayre, took part in the "late rebellion" against the United States government. He was granted full pardon and amnesty by President Andrew Johnson for all offences he committed. Countersigned by Secreatary of State William H. Seward.
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Pardon of John Bowman, convicted of larceny. Includes petitions and receipts.
April 16, 1867
Convicted of larceny; sentenced to 1 year imprisonment. Pardoned because of his previous good character, recommendations of citizens and his eight years service in the U.S. Army. (c/s William H. Seward)
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Pardon of Joseph Beren, alien (c/s H. Cummings [AG])
August 24, 1936
Convicted of perjury in an immigration proceeding: pardoned so that he might be allowed to reapply for readmission if deported.
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Privateer's commission for the sloop Union during the War of 1812
September 26, 1812
Signed by Madison as president and countersigned by James Monroe as secretary of state. Partly printed document commissioning the privateer, under the command of Captain Oliver Hicks and Lieutenant William Rust, to "seize and take any armed or...
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[A Proclamation : pardon of Richard M. Nixon]
Prepared in 1977, after Ford's term of office. Explains that a trial against Nixon could not begin for a year or more and that, "the tranquility to which this nation has been restored by the events of recent weeks could be irreparably lost by the...
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Pardon of Catherine Bailey, convicted of larceny.
July 17, 1879
Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893
Convicted of larceny; sentenced to 2 years imprisonment. Pardoned since delayed proceedings lengthened her imprisonment [she had already been imprisoned 16 months], and by recommendation of several respectable citizens. Also, pardoned due to her...
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Pardon of Patrick Breen, Jr., convicted of assault.
June 15, 1877
Convicted of assault; sentenced to 11 months imprisonment. Pardoned by recommendation of the judge and U.S. District Attorney. (c/s William M. Evarts)
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[Passport for the brigantine "Alert" of Newburyport, commanded by Samuel Herrick]
November 03, 1806
Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826
Countersigned by Secretary of State Madison and Collector for the port of Newburyport Ralph Cross. The ship weighed 148 tons, had no mounted guns, and was navigated by an eight man crew. Printed on vellum and numbered 19. Signed as President.
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[Patent for Benjamin Smith's improvement in the door lock]
April 13, 1836
Signed by Andrew Jackson as President. Countersigned by John Forsyth as Secretary of State and Benjamin Franklin Butler as Attorney General. Smith's description of his improvement is signed by William Wolcott Ellsworth and Charles Russ as witnesses...
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[Pardon of Moses Lowenstein for keeping a bawdy house].
April 26, 1860
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868
Countersigned by Secretary of State Lewis Cass. Lowenstein was convicted in December 1859 in Washington, D.C. He was a resident of New York City imprisoned in Washington for being unable to pay the fine imposed upon him by the courts. After...
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