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Manuscript document signed

1854/07/14

Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869

Pardon of William Smith (c/s Wm. L. Marcy)

Smith was convicted of "maltreatment of a seaman on board of the ship Golden Racer." Countersigned by William L. Marcy.

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Letter

1835/12/10

Pierce, Franklin, 1804-1869

to Benjamin Pierce re: postscripts on letter of B.K., Gen. Jackson & his cabinet

Two postscripts by Frnaklin and a Free Frank (as member of Congress) written on the letter of his brother B.K. Pierce to their father Benjamin. "Genl. [Andew] Jackson... stands second to no man... but the situation in the Cabinet... Genl. J. has...

GLC06938

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Autograph letter signed

1864/06/10

Smith, Henry W., 1836-1869

to Joseph Smith re: Grant, Richmond and a spy matter

"Reinforcements are being sent down all the time, but Richmond must be starved out. That miserable city if protected by 5 lines if splendid fortifications, on which Mr. Lee has laid himself out.... I have tried to see Clara Howard... she is charged...

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Manuscript document signed

1869/12/22

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

Pardon of William W. Copper (c/s Hamilton Fish)

Convicted of counterfeiting

GLC06942

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Autograph letter signed

1929/02/22

Coolidge, Calvin, 1872-1933

to Cornelius Greenway re: advice on education, work, etc.

Thanking Greenway for his note and writing "If my saying that the best thing students can do is to work hard and improve themselves has been of any help to you I am glad I thought to say it..." On White House stationery.

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Newspaper

1789/10/17

Fenno, John, 1751-1798

Gazette of the United States. [No. 54 (October 17, 1789)]

Regarding the quorum obtained in the First Session of Senate; votes for President and Vice-President counted; with mention of George Washington's first tour. Disbound, leaves are now separate.

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Newspaper

1791/01/26

Fenno, John, 1751-1798

Gazette of the United States. [Vol. 2, no. 78 (January 26, 1791)]

Concerning the proclamation by Washington and Jefferson defining the boundaries of the "Federal City on the Potomac" and Hamilton's closing remarks in a report on public credit. Two sheets, no longer joined.

GLC06960