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21 December 1886
Black, John (fl. 1865-1898)
Pension record for George Tillotson
Describes his disabilty as typhoid fever resulting in swelling limbs.
GLC04558.201
16 July 1878
Porter, David Dixon (1813-1891)
to William Lewis Maury
Includes a letter for Maury to forward to the Collector (of Customs in New York). Failed to get the endorsement of any cabinet members because they are too busy, and presumes that if they knew the vacancy existed they would want to fill it with their...
GLC04572.46
4 May 1882
Arthur, Chester A. (1829-1886)
[Presidential authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Fitz-John Porter].
GLC04576
20 December 1878
Sherman, William Tecumseh (1820-1891)
to Sarah Butler Woster
Regrets that he cannot part with his commissions and a letter signed by Abraham Lincoln stating that he and his children have agreed that they are too precious. Written on stationary of the Headquarters Army of the United States.
GLC04582
1878/12/28
Hayes, Rutherford Birchard (1822-1893)
to A. J. Drexel re: declining invitation to attend "Saturday Club"
Written on Executive mansion stationery
GLC04675.21
26 December 1884
[Military commission of Tredwell W. Moore]
This document is a record of the military commission of Tredwall W. Moore as Second Lieutenant in the 22nd Regiment of Infantry. Signed by Chester A. Arthur as President. Docketed by Adjutant General on recto and accompanied by a blue seal.
GLC04675.23
1892/05/21
Cleveland, Grover (1837-1908)
to T. F. Barnes (?) re: instructing him where to obtain photographs
Writes that photographs are obtainable from C. M. Bell in Washington
GLC04675.24
12 March 1883
Logan, John Alexander (1826-1886)
to Mrs. E. F. Strickland
Written on Senate stationery. Logan, a United States Senator from Illinois, writes "Prior to the success of the Union armies, in the contest against secession, Freedom in this country was a sham and a mockery. Now it is a verity. There is however...
GLC04732
25 December 1886
Mahone, William (1826-1895)
to E. F. Strickland
Mahone replies to correspondence from Reverend Strickland in Des Moines, Iowa. Notes that he has not forgotten Strickland's former request. Writes, "I would hope the God given Spirit of Liberty may never tire- not before, its blessings are freely...
GLC04733
1877/11/16
Garfield, James A. (James Abram) (1831-1881)
Repeal of the Resumption Law, Speech of... [monetary policy]
Printed by R.O. Polkinshorn.
GLC04744
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