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1864/12/19
Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)
to Ladies managing the Soldier's Fair, re: declining invitation & Sherman's news
Written on Executive Mansion stationery. Lincoln alludes to the "good news" of Sherman's March to the Sea.
GLC01303
1932
Markham, Edwin (1852-1940)
Lincoln, the Man of the People
Signed and dated poem by Markham. Document states that this poem was chosen to be read at the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC in 1922. President Warren G. Harding delivered the address and the author read his poem. "Up from...
GLC01367
7 May 1867
Stanton, Edwin McMasters (1814-1869)
to Edwards Pierrepoint
Stanton, Secretary of War, updates Pierrepont regarding the activities of Mrs. Peirrepont, who was visiting Washington, D. C. Denies charges leveled in the Tyler case, in which a woman claimed property injury sustained from "Yankee barbarians."
GLC01428
13 March 1866
Lee, Robert E. (1807-1870)
to Ellen Caskie
Informs that he received the box of photographs last night and has signed them with pleasure. Advises her not to hesitate to send more. Written while president of Washington College. With autograph envelope by Lee.
GLC01433
1869/01/14
to Miss Norvell Caskie re: her upcoming marriage
Written just before Miss Caskie married, as President of Washington College.
GLC01435
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