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1869
Butler, John George (1826-1909)
Courageous Thankfulness
A sermon given on the twentieth pastoral anniversary of St. Paul's Church in Washington D.C., July 4, 1869. Inscribed "compliments of" J. Geo. Butler on the front cover.
GLC01265.37
1865
Cox, Samuel Sullivan (1824-1889)
The Cabinet in Congress. Speeches of Hon. S.S. Cox, of Ohio, on the Joint Resolution to Admit the Cabinet into the House of Representatives, for Debate, etc. Delivered in the House of Representatives, January 26, 1865.
Argues against the admission of cabinet members to hold seats in the House of Representatives. Contends that it goes against the spirit of the Constitution and may lead to subserviency to the executive power.
GLC01265.40
22 January 1864
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
Note suspending execution of Henry C. Fuller at request of O. Kellogg
Requested by Orlando Kellogg
GLC01307
1802
U.S. Congress. 7th
Acts passed at the first session of the seventh Congress...
Blue boards (as issued?) with extensive doodles and inscriptions made by the clerks of Orange County, NY
GLC01360
18 January 1866
Wade, B. F. (Benjamin Franklin) (1800-1878)
[Extract from a speech regarding Wade's opposition to President Andrew Johnson's reconstruction policies]
Wade elaborates on his unwavering political stance, especially supporting the patriotism and loyal of black Americans who served gallantly in the Civil War. States: "Now Sir I say to President Johnson, to the Democratic party, and to the people of...
GLC01407
20 July 1865
Ordway, K.G. (fl. 1855-1865)
To Orlando Kellogg
Ordway explains that the ribbon was designed for members of Congress. Instructions on how to wear the ribbon are also included. A congressional mourning ribbon (GLC 1423.01) was originally enclosed with the letter. The letter is also accompanied...
GLC01423.02
circa 4 May 1865
Brown, George T. (1820-1880)
[Card admitting family of Orlando Kellog to Presidential inauguration]
Card admitting Kellogg and his family to the inauguration of President Lincoln.
GLC01423.03
19 August 1865
Johnson, Andrew (1808 - 1875)
Official Presidential Pardon for P.B Jones
Andrew Johnson grants P.B Jones a full pardon for any offenses committed.
GLC01444.01
27 November 1865
Seward, WIlliam H. (1801 - 1872)
[Certificate of authentificity for pardon]
GLC01444.02
Seward, William H. (1801-1872)
Certificate of authenticity of pardon
Copy of GLC01444.02, however this version includes signed oath of P.B. Jones to uphold the constitution from now on.
GLC01444.04
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