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Rufus Lincoln
GLC05603.02.02
23 November 1815
Hewson, John (1744-1821)
to Rufus Lincoln
Saw Lincoln's daughter, who brought a letter from Lincoln in response to Hewson's of 4 July 1815. Glad that Lincoln enjoyed his last letter. Expresses joy that Lincoln might come to visit. Tells him his wife died on 30 September 1815 after a nine...
GLC03849.03
30 March 1819
Tells of his six month confinement to his room. Had two colds in that time, despite sitting four feet from a fire the entire time. Relates their harshness. Did not send for a doctor, but was bled twice. When his daughter saw how bad he was, she sent...
GLC03849.05
25 April 1865
E. & H.T. Anthony
"The Funeral of President Lincoln"
Yellow mount. Anthony's Instantaneous Views, #2950, #2951, #2958. Aerial view of soldiers in Lincoln's funeral procession.
GLC05136.40
20 November 1819
References Lincoln's letter of 6 June 1819. Says he is sorry that Lincoln's hearing is so bad and goes on to explain his temporary problems with hearing. Says he put drops of oil in his ear and took a piece of smooth wood and used that to clean out...
GLC03849.06
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