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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

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

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

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....

GLC00045.33

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

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

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

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

GLC00045

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

[Extract from Eben's journal]

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

GLC00066.023

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

to Lena

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

GLC00066.025

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

to Lena

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

GLC00066.027

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

to Parents

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

GLC00066.029

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

to Father

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

GLC00066.031

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

to Lena

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

GLC00066.033

to Lena

Eben Pearce writes to his sister, Selina, discussing the war, and suffering in the South. He mentions that there will be no Christmas furloughs and declares that he sees "the hand of God in this war."

GLC00066.034

[Pass for Eben Pearce]

Pass allows Pearce through the line of battle.

GLC00066.035

[Pass for Eben Pearce]

Pass allows Pearce through the line of battle.

GLC00066.036

[Pass for Eben Pearce]

Pass allows Pearce through the line of battle.

GLC00066.037

[Pass for Eben Pearce]

Pass allows Pearce through the line of battle.

GLC00066.038