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Autograph letter signed

1863/01/15

Bates, Edward, 1793-1869

To: Barton Bates.

Lincoln's mismanagement of war and weak leadership.

GLC07939

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Pamphlet signed

1954/05/17

Warren, Earl, 1891-1974

Brown v. Topeka Board of Education. Inscribed to Peter H. Brandt.

The Supreme Court's Decision declaring segregated schools unconstitutional.

GLC07940

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Document signed

1864/02/16

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Order.

Punishment of deserter William J. Chandler of Penn. Vols. on Executive Mansion stationary.

GLC07942

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Autograph note signed

1864/04/12 ca.

Powell, Governor L., fl. 1864

To: Abraham Lincoln.

Kentucky Governor Powell requested allowance of Confederate POW's to take the oath of Dec. 8th, including prisoners at Camp Chase, Johnson's Island, Camp Douglas, etc.

With note and signature from Lincoln: "Excepting commissioned officers... let the...

GLC07943

Alexander Hamilton to Thomas Mifflin, September 20, 1794, GLC07920

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1794/09/20

Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804

To: Thomas Mifflin.

Hamilton threatens to send militia to Pennsylvania to quell whiskey rebellion.

GLC07920