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U.S. patent for machine for washing clothes, 1836 June 11

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A patent for Amory Davidson’s invention, a machine for washing clothes. Signed by the President of the United States, Andrew Jackson; the Attorney General of the United States, B. F. Butler; and the Secretary of State, John Forsythe.

U.S. Land Office certificate issued to John Luke, 1830 December 1

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A United States Land Office certificate signed by President Andrew Jackson. The certificate finalized the purchase of 80 acres of land in Wooster, Ohio, by John Luke.

Thompson-Folger Supreme Council's comment on its legitimacy, between 1897 and 1916

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A defense of the Cerneau inspired Thompson-Folger Supreme Council by its Sovereign Grand Commander Major W. Bayliss. Dated sometime between 1897 and 1916. In this document, Bayliss disputes the Southern Jurisdiction’s claim being the “Mother Council…

Signed address celebrating the Bicentennial of Washington's birth, 1932

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Signed address celebrating the Bicentennial of Washington's birth. Dated 1932. A signed excerpt of President Herbert Hoover's address before a Joint Session of Congress at the opening of the Washington Bicentennial celebration in 1932.

Real photo postcard of James Henry Thomas, between 1907 and 1929

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Real photo postcard of James Henry Thomas. Dated between 1907 and 1929. This real photo postcard print or RPPC depicts James Henry Thomas of Staunton, Virginia, a member of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. Printed on Noko paper. Embossment on…

Photograph of President Hoover, about 1930

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Photograph of President Hoover. Dated about 1930. An autographed photograph of President Herbert Hoover. Includes a letter from the President's secretary, Lawrence Richey.

Photograph of Lieutenant General Dwight D. Eisenhower, between 1942 and 1943

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Photograph of Lieutenant General Dwight D. Eisenhower. Dated between 1942 and 1943. An autographed photograph of Lieutenant General Dwight D. Eisenhower.

Photograph of General John J. Pershing, 1922

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Photograph of General John J. Pershing. Dated 1922. An autographed photograph of General John J. Pershing. Includes a letter fastened to the reverse from Pershing's secretary. Dated May 26, 1925.

Petition requesting a dispensation to form a military lodge during the American Civil War, 1862

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Manuscript letter addressed to the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of New Hampshire requesting a dispensation for opening a military lodge by members of the 14th Regiment, New Hampshire Infantry. Letter signed by Lieutenant Colonel T.A. Barker and…

Officer's commission issued to Frank Stanwood, 1862 May 1

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Commission for Frank Stanwood as a First Lieutenant in the Third Regiment of the United States Cavalry. Signed by President Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of State Edwin Stanton and dated May 1, 1862.