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Forged AES on John Nichols ALS (deserter) re: pardon

With Lincoln note and forged endorsement on verso, (forged signature, per Seth Kaller). Discusses a pardon.

GLC00154.09

to General Menvu [in French]

Napoleon signs as General in Chief of the armée d'Angleterre (army of England). Written on stationery containing a printed image depicting Liberty enthroned. The words "Republique," "Francaise," "Liberte," and "Egalite" are printed above the...

GLC00154.11

[Endorsement of John XXIII written as A. Roncalli] [in Italian]

Roncalli's endorsement is written on verso of a letter signed by Myron Charles Taylor, a United States diplomat. Taylor's typed letter was created 30 May 1952 on Hotel Ritz, Paris stationery. Taylor writes "With reference to our conversation of...

GLC00154.12

to his parents

Writes about his enlistment and his promotion to sergeant. Tells his family about his ability to learn the drills faster than anyone in his company and mentions having seen combat. Discusses camp life, rations, and not having a uniform. Mentions the...

GLC00155.01

[Map of the part of the valley of Mexico which has been a field of battle]

Black-inked lithograph map of Mexico with route of armies in brown, blue and green inks. Denotes military travel during August and September of 1847. On back, note by Wellington Cleveland Burnett explaining locations. On front, cardinal directions...

GLC00155.02