Politics, Government, and Law
Found in 1673 Collections and/or Records:
Circuit court summons
Original court summons issued by the State of Illinois, Hancock County to Joseph Smith Jr. and John P. Greene to appear at the Hancock County Circuit Court before May 1844 in order to address the complaint of Orsemus F. Bostwick for trespass to damage in the amount of two hundred dollars. The summons was signed by J. B. Backenstos, clerk of the circuit court. Dated March 4, 1844.
Civil War miscellany
Miscellaneous items relating to the end of the Civil War and to the Confederate States. Included are General Meade's "General Orders no. 15" of 16 April 1865 announcing the death of President Lincoln and three newspapers ("The Richmond times" 4 May 1865 and "Detroit Tribune" of 15 and 17 April 1865) presenting information on the end of the war and Lincoln's assasination. The Confederate materials are bond notes and a financial record from the treasurer's office.
Jacques Clamorgan legal papers
Eight handwritten and signed legal documents. Included are complaints, judgments, summonses, bonds, declarations, and financial notes from various court cases in which Clamorgan was involved. Most of these cases involved disputes over land ownership and payments of money.
Delwin Morgan Clawson correspondence
Correspondence. The materials relate to legislation on numerous topics pending before the House of Representatives in the United States congress.
Henry Clay letter to Thomas Ewing
Handwritten and signed letter written on July 19, 1849 and sent to Thomas Ewing. The item is a recommendation for David Todd for a position in government. Clay speaks highly of David and of the Todd family.
Charles C. Clayton papers
Newspaper clippings, correspondence, poetry, book draft, books with handwritten notes, photographs, and pamphlets. The materials relate to personal matters and to his careers as a journalist and author including his interest on international relations with China.
William Clayton certificate
Handwritten certificate recording a cattle brand dated March 23, 1878. The item allows Swen Hogen to use the brand SV.
William Clayton receipt
Handwritten receipt for a deed, an extract of a registry, a legal case, and a certificate of appointment from Elizabeth Jones to William Clayton, 1868.
Clippings on Orrin Hatch and Frances H. Merrill, 1983
Contains newspaper clippings of Orrin Hatch and Frances H. Merrill. There is also ephemera, which includes programs, invitations, letters, license plates, drivers licenses, and election button pins.
Merling Dennis Clyde tribute to pioneers and Utah
Photocopy of a microfilm copy of two typewritten poems. Clyde writes a tribute to Utah pioneers and to the state flag of Utah.