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1873/01/28
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885
Pardon of John R. Whitney (c/s Hamilton Fish)
"In consideration of his former good character and his dependent suffering family". Countersigned by Hamilton Fish.
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1869/01/20
Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875
Pardon of Martha Taylor (c/s Seward)
Taylor was convicted of Grand Larceny based on circumstantial evidence. Countersigned by William H. Seward.
GLC07400
1889/10/05
Johnston, Joseph Egleston, 1807-1891
to John C. Ropes re: declining to speak in Boston
"Fair minded men on the opposite sides in War, are impressed so differently by the same events that I could not hope your society would accept my statements of occurrences...". Includes collateral note dated 3/11/n.y., manuscript on Johnston's...
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1812/06/18
Gallatin, Albert, 1761-1849
re: printed circular letter announcing declaration of War of 1812
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1847/03/20
Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850
re: need for replacements after 13 volunteer regiments are discharged
Addressed to the Adjutant General of the Army.
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1818/03/10
to P. Willis re: selection of officers to command 3rd infantry
Complaints and charges were leveled against him by subordinate officers with the possibility of being arrested and court martialed.
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1885/03/19
Bailey, Joseph, fl. 1885
to Henry Bailey re: the 13th Amendment and end of slavery
Written to his son. With pencil underlining. In part: "I cast my last vote...for the 13th Amendment." Accompanied by 3 collateral items: 1) Joseph Bailey, ALS to unknown, 6/4/1885; 2) Sarah? ALS to Joseph Bailey, 12/16/1874 [possibly a Quaker: use of...
GLC07404
1833/08
Outwater, Jacob, fl. 1833
Bill of sale and receipt for $45, slave Samuel in Saddle River, NJ
Samuel (slave) sold by John D. Ryerson and signed with his mark. Document is countersigned by Aaron Doty. Receipt also signed by Doty. Bill of sale 32.7 x 20.4 cm. Receipt 8.8 x 19.6 cm.
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1864/03/28
Freedmen's Bureau blank printed Marriage Certificate, Dept. of TN and AR
Printed blank document, printed in blue ink at the Freedmen Press Print, Vicksburg, MS.
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1861/04/15
Auburn Daily Democrat Extra re: Fort Sumter
Presidential Proclamation calling for 75,000 Militia to put down secession and reclaim "forts, places and property which have been seized from the Union."
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