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22 January 1864
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
Note suspending execution of Henry C. Fuller at request of O. Kellogg
Requested by Orlando Kellogg
GLC01307
Kellogg, Orlando (1809-1865)
to unknown
"The President told me today that the sentenced of Harry C. Fuller would stand suspended 'till I could have a hearing for him. I shall save him." Apparently a fragment from a longer letter
GLC01308.01
23 January 1864
Brady, Mathew B. (ca. 1823-1896)
[Orlando Kellogg]
Brady Studios carte de visite of Orlando Kellogg.
GLC01308.02
25 March 1861
[Lincoln's appointment of Joshua Reed Giddings as Consul General]
Also signed by William Henry Seward as Secretary of State. President Lincoln appoints former Ohio Representative Giddings to serve as Consul General of the United States for the British North American Provinces. Has a seal on bottom left corner.
GLC01413
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
30 December 1862
Cohen, Solomon (fl. 1862)
[Printed bill of sale for Washington, an enslaved man]
One printed bill of sale paid by William Jones to Solomon Cohen. Jones paid Cohen $1,505 to enslave a man named Washington.
GLC01445.04
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