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27 October 1789
Washington, George (1732-1799)
To the Members of the Society of Cincinnati... [speech as president]
One manuscript speech dated 1789, signed by Washington and addressed to those members of the Society in Massachusetts.
GLC01972
1 May 1865
Stanton, Edwin McMasters (1814-1869)
Order for a military commission
Written on War Dept. stationery, with "War Department" struck and substituting "Executive Chamber." Title taken from docket. A draft for the orders by which the Booth conspirators were given military trial. Written as Secretary of War.
GLC01975
4 August 1786
[Certifying return of three runaway servant men from the Potomac Company]
Certificate signed by Samuel Love Jr. that John Dubell brought before him three "Runaway Servant men the property of the Potomack Company." Says they were brought from Anthony Baine's property, which he thinks is 28 or 30 miles away. Verso has note...
GLC01976
circa 1846
Polk, James K. (1795-1849)
Authority to affix the seal to pardon of William F. Sterling, convicted of counterfeiting.
Sterling was convicted of passing counterfeit coin. Pardon framed with counterfeit coins and "fool's gold." One bust engraving of James K. Polk included as collateral.
GLC01980
1846 ca.?
Counterfeit coins
GLC01980.02
GLC01980.03
21 December 1953
Eisenhower, Dwight David (1890-1969)
to Charles Kohen
Thanks him for sending him a "two shillings and six-pence note, signed by John Morton." Will give the penny to Mrs. Eisenhower, "and I know she will want to thank you personally." Wishes him a Merry Christmas. Written on White House stationery....
GLC01981
1971/08/06
Nixon, Richard M. (1913-1994)
to Seymour Halpern
First Eisenhower dollar from mint, with original dollar.
GLC01982
April 3, 1933
Roosevelt, Franklin D. (1882-1945)
to Homer Cummings
Inquires of Attorney General Cummings if his Executive order 6102, which bans the ownership of gold, also applies to resident aliens. Written as President. One bust engraving of Roosevelt included.
GLC01983.01
1933/08/23
Executive order relating to the hoarding, export, and earmarking of gold coin, bullion, or currency and to transactions in foreign exchange.
Orders all persons who hold gold coin, gold bullion, or gold certificates to file a report of same with the Secretary of the Treasury within fifteen days. Executive Order 6260.
GLC01983.02
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