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circa April 1865
McParlin, Thomas A. (1825-1897)
Abraham Lincoln Foully Assassinated, April 14th 1865, from the London Punch
Nineteen stanza poem, an anonymous tribute to the late President, McParlin copied from Punch magazine.
GLC02649.22
14 July 1862
Stanton, Edwin McMasters (1814-1869)
[Petition to President Abraham Lincoln to arrange for the release of Union prisoners held in Richmond, Virginia].
Mary Morrison, Amanda Morrison, and Mary Wheeler, two wives and a sister of Union supporters imprisoned by the Confederate Army request that the Union Army take seven Confederate supporters living in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and arrange to have a...
GLC08160
02 April 1865
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
to Mary Todd Lincoln.
Lincoln's last letter to Mary Lincoln, day before the fall of Richmond, Re: dramatic news of the final collapse of the confederate defenses.
GLC08090
20 December 1782
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
to Benjamin Lincoln
There is a small note at the top which says "(Copied from the Original) K's rough draft being faded out in parts." Knox writes that he is sorry General Lincoln seems so upset with him for not replying to his letters and emphasizes how much he prizes...
GLC02437.01754
15 July 1783
Written by Major General Knox to Secretary of War Lincoln. Writes respecting the arsenal and magazines to let Lincoln know that his orders are "impracticable" to execute. Reminds Lincoln that he is the President of the Massachusetts branch of the...
GLC02437.02291
28 June 1875
Bryant, William Cullen (1794-1878)
The death of Lincoln
The poem is copied and signed by William C. Bryant.
GLC00014
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
14 June 1813
After a long lapse in correspondence, Hewson is updating Lincoln on his family life. Mentions Lincoln's letter from May 1813. Also mentions that Lincoln's daughter lives in the house of his wife's sister and that she is weak in health, but happy in...
GLC03849.01
31 March 1864
to Mary Todd Lincoln
Addresses his wife as "Dear Mother." Sends a draft for $50 and states that any merchant in New York will give her money for it. Written on Executive Mansion stationery.
GLC02793.034
12 November 1781
Later copy. Written by Brigadier General Knox to General Lincoln. Says he was concerned for him, but hopes he is safe at Head of Elk, Maryland. Tells him to "pray take care of the trophies and carry them triumphantly into rome." Reports from Mount...
GLC02437.01288
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