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23 November 1948
Rutledge, Wiley B. (1894-1949)
to D. Lawrence Groner
Discusses a book that Groner mailed to Rutledge. Remarks that it reminded him of scenes from his childhood in eastern Tennessee.
GLC04352.06
27 May 1946
Truman, Harry S. (1884-1972)
Pardon of Peter Robert Clark (c/s J. Howard McGrath [AG])
Convicted of piracy on the high seas: pardoned since his jail sentence had been commuted, his fine paid and his probation served. (No other reason mentioned.)
GLC00045.43
09 June 1949
Pardon of Sol Lewis (c/s Thomas Clark [AG])
(Alias Sollis Levinsky.) Convicted as an illegal alien; pardoned since law-abiding while serving parole, had partly paid $5000 fine and would be deported if not pardoned.
GLC00068.23
25 November 1946
Eisenhower, Dwight David (1890-1969)
to Ralph Cooper Hutchinson
Writes about returning Hutchinson's biography of General Grant. Mentions that he can no longer make the Army-Navy game because his schedule is too busy. Congratulates Hutchinson, who was president of Lafayette College, on his team's victory....
GLC00456.02
1 October 1949
Pardon related: commuted sentence for Arthur R. McCleary (c/s Peyton Ford)
No conviction mentioned
GLC02866
Collection of two items related to Dwight D. Eisenhower [Decimalized .01-.02]
GLC00456
1948
Crusade in Europe.
1304 of 1426 numbered copies. Signed on printed facsimile of D-Day message. Illustrated with photographs. Published by Doubleday & Company. Discusses World War II, including the prelude and aftermath.
GLC00471
Crusade in Europe
Inscribed to Brigadier General Frank Caffey (Commander of the 34th Infantry) on a facsimile of D-Day message. "Outstanding soldier in two World Wars, with best wishes and lasting regard to him and his wife, Louise, from their devoted friend."...
GLC00601
13 February 1949
Hoover, Herbert (1874-1964)
to Peggy Fabian
Writes to a young lady his "hope that you grow up a staunch American woman - and a lady." Written on personal stationary.
GLC00793
24 August 1946
Coolidge, Grace Goodhue (1879-1957)
to Mrs. Holcombe
Sends a copy of an address by the late Chief Justice of Massachusetts because she felt Holcombe might be interested. Apologizes for the mildew on it.
GLC01522.02
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