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John Franklin Miller letter to Wayne McVeagh
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A. A. Sargent letter to Ulysses Simpson Grant
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In this letter to President Grant, Sargent recommends Judge Settle to become "Judge, Florida." With printed letterhead of the United States Senate Chamber.
mssHM 21333
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Phineas Warrener Hitchcock letter to Thomas Jefferson Durant
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Hitchcock wishes to see Durant in person to arrange for his deposition, for he is not sure when the opportunity may present itself. With printed letterhead of the United States Senate Chamber.
mssHM 29240
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John Milton Bernhisel letter to Franklin Pierce
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Letter to President Franklin Pierce from John Milton Bernhisel, written while he was serving in the U.S. House of Representatives. Bernhisel writes to Pierce of public opinion in Utah, particularly regarding the Territory's desire to retain Brigham Young as governor. Bernhisel praises Young, noting that he possesses "the entire confidence of the people." He continues that "respecting Governor Young I would...refer your Excellency to...Stephen A. Douglas of the United States Senate." Bernhisel continues that Utah would like to see Zerubbabel Snow kept as Associate Judge, and that Seth M. Blair remain as United States Attorney for the district of Utah, and mentions Blair's original recommendation from Sam Houston. The letter is unsigned and appears incomplete.
mssHM 23782
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Andrae Nordskog letter to Franklin Hichborn
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In this letter with the stamped letterhead of author, Andrae Nordskog asks Franklin Hichborn to follow and garner support for a measure to amend the California constitution following a failed ballot proposition to enable cities the right to grant franchises for privately owned public utilities and to collect taxes without having to fix the rates.
mssHM 66234
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John Miller letter to "Mr. Dickerson"
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In this letter, John Miller writes that he has advised an unidentified young man, and asks "Mr. Dickerson" to send the information the young man desires.
mssHM 29253
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People of California petition to President Franklin Pierce
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This manuscript is a petition addressed to United States President Franklin Pierce, from the "Citizens of the Northern District of the State of California," calling for the removal from office of J. Y. Mcduffie, Marshal of the Northern District, on account of his being "a professional gambler in this State, and that his appointment to office is exceedingly obnoxious to the moral sense of the People of this District." Printed form, with fifty-two hand-written signatures.
mssHM 2058