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Politics, Government, and Law

 Subject
Subject Source: Cclabroad

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

James A. Garfield presidential land grant and military letter

 Collection — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197225551610]
Identifier: MSS 3897
Abstract

A certificate signed by James A. Garfield and a military letter, 1881-1882.

Dates: 1881-1882
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / James A. Garfield presidential land grant and military letter

William Henry and David S. King papers

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MSS 6143
Abstract This collection contains the papers of Senator William H. King and his son David S. King. The papers of William H. King include both professional and personal papers: mission journals from his mission to Great Britain, a book of his speeches while he served in the Senate, newspaper clippings, pamphlets, and articles, both written by or about King. This collection also contains personal and professional papers of David S. King: church materials, pamphlets, articles, newsletters, newspaper...
Dates: approximately 1908-1988; 1880-1882
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / William Henry and David S. King papers

Ours, the true republic

 File — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197230320605]
Identifier: MSS SC 2212
Scope and Contents

Handwritten speech. The item praises the United States' form of government and its political system. Also included a printed version of a speech delivered by Leatherwood in the House of Representatives against the federal government operating a proposed power plant.

Dates: 1927
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Ours, the true republic

Thomas Jefferson signed act of Congress

 Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197239243675]
Identifier: MSS 9090
Content Description

Contains a printed page with an act of the U.S. Congress signed by Thomas Jefferson while serving as President of the United States. This document was addressed to Nathaniel Macon, speaker of the House of Representatives and Jesse Franklin, President of the Senate, pro tempore. The House and the Senate enacted a change in the sessions of the district court for the district of Virginia. Jefferson approved and signed the legislation, dated March 19, 1804.

Dates: 1804 March 19
Found in: L. Tom Perry Special Collections / Thomas Jefferson signed act of Congress

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