June 28, 1875

Bryant, William Cullen, 1794-1878

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: The death of Lincoln

The poem is copied and signed by William C. Bryant.

GLC00014

December 26, 1867

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Document signed

Title: Authority to affix the seal to pardon of Clarence J. Hurt & J.A. Felts.

GLC00091.02

June 7, 1866

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

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edward O. C. Ord

The letter discusses neutrality laws. Grant supports President Johnson's neutrality proclamation.

GLC00098

April 16, 1867

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Document signed

Title: Pardon of John Bowman, convicted of larceny. Includes petitions and receipts.

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)

GLC00051

June 15, 1877

Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893

Document signed

Title: Pardon of Patrick Breen, Jr., convicted of assault.

Convicted of assault; sentenced to 11 months imprisonment. Pardoned by recommendation of the judge and U.S. District Attorney. (c/s William M. Evarts)

GLC00056

January 25, 1871

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

Document signed

Title: Pardon of Alexander Marioli, convicted of assault and battery.

Convicted of assault and battery; sentenced to pay a $10 fine and court costs. Pardoned by recommendation of several citizens, to his extreme poverty, dependent family, and his inability to thus pay the fine. (c/s Hamilton Fish)

GLC00060

May 16, 1868

Davis, William, fl. 1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Aunt Priscilla

In his letter, Davis William mentions William Pearce's upcoming trip to England.

GLC00066.114

September 11, 1866

Pearce, Charles, fl. 1863-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

In a letter to his father, Charles Pearce writes about the farm.

GLC00066.122

April 5, 1868

Pearce, Charles, fl. 1863-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

In a letter to his father, Charles Pearce discusses the farm. Letter has some later-day pencil underscoring and marginal notes.

GLC00066.123

April 10, 1869

Pearce, Charles, fl. 1863-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

In his letter to his father, Charles Pearce discusses the farm and local churches.

GLC00066.124

July 9, 1868

Pearce, Frederic, fl. 1861-1868

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father

Frederic Pearce writes about family news, including Eben's graduation.

GLC00066.144

January 5, 1869

Pearce, Selina, fl. 1861-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Henry Pearce

The letter discusses teaching.

GLC00066.151

October 19, 1869

Pearce, Thirza, fl. 1861-1869

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father and Mother

The letter discusses teaching. The letter is written from "Shiloh," but no state name is given.

GLC00066.152

June 2, 1866

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Document signed

Title: [Presidential pardon of Henry A. Stoneall., who had been indicted for stealing from the U. S. Mail in New Jersey].

Pardoned by Andrew Johnson on the petition of respectable citizens. With Stoneall's acceptance written on a card and glued to p. 2. Countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward.

GLC00045.19

August 18, 1866

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Document signed

Title: [Presidential pardon of Lockwood L. Gibbs, convicted of counterfeiting].

Lockwood L. Gibbs, alias Libbeus L. Gibbs, convicted of passing counterfeit money; he was sentenced to two years and two months imprisonment. He was later pardoned after serving over half of his prison term due to his good behavior. Countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward.

GLC00045.20

January 4,1867

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Document signed

Title: [Presidential pardon of Edward Miles, convicted of larceny].

Miles was convicted of larceny; sentenced to one year imprisonment. Pardoned due to advanced age, ignorance of the law, and previous good conduct. Countersigned by Secretary of State William H. Seward.

GLC00045.21

May 31, 1869

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

Document signed

Title: Pardon of Charles Eletson Jr., convicted counterfeiting.

Convicted of passing counterfeit money; sentenced to 6 years imprisonment. Pardoned after serving 3 years of his prison term due to his youth, good behavior and was worsening "monomania" [a pathological obsession with a single subject or idea] while imprisoned. (c/s Hamilton Fish)

GLC00045.22

June 23, 1869

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

Document signed

Title: Pardon of Jackson Bolin, convicted of distilling spirits without paying tax. Inlcudes case report, legal forms, letters regarding petition.

Convicted of distilling spirits without paying tax; sentenced to 6 months imprisonment and to pay a $1000 fine and court costs. Pardoned since he was poor, ignorant of the law and had a good military record in wartime. (c/s Hamilton Fish)

GLC00045.23

May 3, 1870

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

Document signed

Title: Pardon of William H. Gannaway, convicted of distilling without a license. Includes case letters.

Convicted of "illicit distilling;" sentenced to 6 months imprisonment and to pay a $1000 fine. Pardoned due to his poverty and had a dependent family. (c/s Hamilton Fish)

GLC00045.24

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

January 21, 1866

Pearce, Eben, fl. 1861-1885

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Father & Mother

In his letter, he discusses revival meetings.

GLC00066.064