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25 November 1935
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945)
Pardon of Miguel Lujan (c/s Homer S. Cummings [AG])
Pardon restoring civil rights. Pleaded guilty to importing sotol; pardoned since he was unable to pay the fine.
GLC00743
1794
Noailles, Louis Marie, vicomte de (1756-1804)
to Henry Knox
Introduces a Spanish gentleman to Knox, who wishes to volunteer in the American army in the Indian wars. Date previously inferred, written in pencil.
GLC02437.08186
27 April 1839
Taylor, Zachary (1784-1850)
to William Davenport
Discusses the second Seminole War in Florida and Georgia. Focuses on the corrupting influence large public expenditures to sustain the war are having on the Americans inhabiting the region. Fears greed will cause the conflict to be elongated and...
GLC03668
1864 ca.
Guesner
General view of refugee homes, barracks, and tents [Camp Nelson]. [1864 ca.]
View of buildings in the distance with wooded hill in the foreground. Larger buildings to the left side of the image. Most of the structures have a uniform appearance. Tents can be seen throughout the camp. Camp Nelson was a recruiting and training...
GLC05111.01.0214
1956
Americans for Democratic Action
Voting Guide 1956
One pamphlet entitled, "Voting Guide 1956," printed by Americans for Democratic Action dated 1956. Item is a collection of essays by political officials, academics and authors of other professions on issues related to voting; immigration, civil...
GLC09640.008
2 September 1843
Clay, Henry (1777-1852)
to Calvin Colton
Suggestions for a pamphlet opposing Abolitionists. "Shew that the agitation of the question in free states will first destroy all harmony and finally lead to disunion. That the consequences of disunion - perpetual War - the extinction of the...
GLC08952
19 September 1823
Key, Francis Scott (1779-1843)
to unknown
Written by Key, the penman of the Star Spangled Banner and a founding member of the American Colonization Society, as an attorney to an unknown reverend. Says he would like to join him on the 30th, but cannot because court will be in session. Appears...
GLC07483.02
22 March 1864
Pierrepont, Edwards (1817-1892)
to William Evarts
Recounts a private conversation with the Secretary of State William H. Seward. Discusses presidential politics. Reports that Salmon P. Chase has withdrawn from the election. Remarks, "Mr. Lincoln has the people; there is no doubt of this; but he...
GLC05603.01.02
7 December 1943
Weiner, Morris "Moe" (1909-1988)
to Sylvia Weiner
Moe described the British American Circle meeting he attended and recounts a presentation given by Prof Newell, an American who has been living in England for 12 years.
GLC09414.0849
1958
Smith, Karl, (fl. 1938-1959)
A Map of the United States 1784-1844
One map illustrated by Karl Smith and published by Linweave Quality Papers, and Chicago Paper Company in 1958. The map features the United States as it was from 1784-1844. It includes the borders after the Louisiana Purchase in green. In yellow is...
GLC09861.02
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