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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
28 June 1875
Bryant, William Cullen (1794-1878)
The death of Lincoln
The poem is copied and signed by William C. Bryant.
GLC00014
4 February 1926
Taft, William H. (1857-1930)
[Analysis of the Lincoln-Douglas debates]
One typed document created by William H. Taft dated February 4, 1926. Pertains to the debate of slavery between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas. Two lines inserted in Taft's hand on page 14 and numerous other corrections. Signed and dated by...
GLC01488
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
1759? ca.
Poem, "Come Soldiers All" re: battle on Plains of Abraham
GLC01450.314
circa 1878
Norton, Joshua Abraham (1819-1880)
[Two items relating to Joshua Abraham Norton, self-proclaimed emperor of the United States] [Decimalized]
Joshua Norton was an Englishman who came to America during the California Gold Rush of 1849 and proclaimed himself emperor of the United States. Mark Twain is said to have modeled the character of Huck Finn on Norton.
GLC02729
1990/04/25
Bush, George (1924-)
to Dr. F. Terry Hambrecht re: enjoying "The Toy Shop" and a story of Lincoln
Written as President
GLC02793.119
1867/06/24
To: J.Q.A. Ward. Re: receipt for Ward's payment of $15.00 toward preliminary studies for a pedestal design to a Lincoln monument.
Pencil inscription in different hand reads: "All right - thanks!!" 2 cent stamp in center. Note: docket appears to be wrongly addressing contents of note.Docket reads: "M[illegible]. Architect, Shakespear [sic] Pedestal in C[entral]. Park
GLC06343.293
7 March 1868
Lincoln, Mary Todd (1818-1882)
to A. D. Worthington
Refuses a request to help with a biography of her husband, Abraham Lincoln, citing poor health and the many false accounts already written about him. "So many pretentious persons, who were quite strangers to my husband & our household ... all...
GLC00782.15
10 September 1887
Herndon, William Henry (1818-1891)
to Friend Whitney
The recipient of this letter is possibly Henry Clay Whitney, lawyer and Lincoln biographer. Herndon states that he is available any Saturday for Whitney to come see him. Informs that he never received the photo Whitney sent. Asks him to send...
GLC02490.09
18 February 1878
[Fifty-cent interest-bearing note from the Imperial Government of Norton I]
Signed by Joshua Abraham Norton as Norton I, self-proclaimed emperor of the United States. Check number 2510. On verso, affixed note reads "Yours Truly A.J. Bryant Mayor, San Francisco. Oct. 22nd, '78."
GLC02729.02
20 November 1861
Unknown
The Fence that Uncle Abe Built
features B&W picture of Abraham Lincoln and poem beneath
GLC08482.4
22 November 1863
Miller, Michael Murray (1861-1864)
to Lile Miller
Written from camp near Kellys Ford. Complains that Lile, his wife, does not write to him often enough. Refers to the Battle of Gettysburg and the dedication of the Soldiers' National Cemetery, where Abraham Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address and...
GLC02155.117
14 February 1887
Porter, Fitz-John (1822-1901)
to Charles Guy Warden
General Porter, New York City Police Commissioner, instructs Warden to wish his father, author Robert Bruce Warden, luck in a literary undertaking. Indicates that R. Warden's project involves Salmon P. Chase, who had served as Secretary of the...
GLC00214.02.11
1 November 1953
Lewis, Mort (fl. 1953-)
"Stroke of Fate", a play
GLC08880.073
28 July 1862
Poem
Two stanza poem in McParlin's hand (author unknown) about someone being watched over from the heavens. Written on stationery of the 37th U.S. Congress, House of Representatives.
GLC02649.24
23 April 1865
Stark, Lydia (fl. 1862-1864)
to her brother
Writes that the day is cold. There was a funeral service at the old church for Lieutenant Border. Lieutenant Border's family was there as well and they were all very distraught. Writes that she has received his letter from Huntsville, Alabama but...
GLC03523.42.56
21 April 1865
Allison, William A. (fl.1861-1865)
to Stockton Bates
Written from Camp Parole, where Union prisoners of war were held until they were exchanged with Confederate prisoners of war, then returned to their regiments. Expresses fear that every officer would apprehend him after he had been taken into...
GLC03523.23.37
30 August 1789
Jackson, Henry (1747-1809)
to Henry Knox
Reports that "Cousin Isaac" (likely Isaac Winslow) has departed for "Georges River" (possibly St. George River in Maine, near the Waldo patent lands). Writes, "General [Benjamin] Lincoln appointment as one of the Commissioners to Treat with the...
GLC02437.04342
4 May 1788
Forwards a subscription to Knox from Reverend Freeman (not included). Reports that General Benjamin Lincoln has the majority of votes (for Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts). Comments on a recent visit he paid to James and Mercy Otis Warren in...
GLC02437.03865
18 June 1789
Warren, Mercy Otis (1728-1814)
Would like to recommend Major Henry Warren (likely her son) for the position of Collector of Customs for Plymouth and Duxborough, and mentions that he had worked with General Benjamin Lincoln. Hopes Knox might be able to use his influence with...
GLC02437.04245
7 February 1794
Knox, Henry (1750-1806)
to William White
Knox writes in the third person. This is a note that accompanied a book Knox sent to Bishop William White. Knox sent "The Light of Nature Pursued" by Edward Search, whose real name is Abraham Tucker. Knox mentions Tucker died in London about 7...
GLC02437.06041
1878
Brown, John Jr. (1821-1895)
to Alexander M. Ross [Fragment]
Second page of a two page letter, first page missing. Thanks the recipient for sending him a copy of "The Lincoln Memorial Album." Says the recipient's contribution to the book "interested me greatly" and that "I had not before quite understood...
GLC03007.07
19 October 1868
Sherman, William Tecumseh (1820-1891)
to David D. Porter
Reminds Porter of a letter he wrote to Sherman last spring in which Porter described everything about a meeting in 1865 where Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, Sherman, and Porter discussed the course to be taken when the Confederate forces were...
GLC02984
25 November 1864
West, Lewis H. (b. 1829)
to Harriet Moore
Written aboard USS "Fernandina." References her letter of 5 November, noting that it was the first definite news of the election they received, and the first information from the North. Says he heard from two South Carolina deserters that Lincoln...
GLC03836.79
26 June 1887
to Robert Bruce Warden
General Porter, New York City Police Commissioner, writes to Warden, an author and associate judge of the Supreme Court of Ohio. Has given General Henry Jackson Hunt, Governor of the Soldier's Home in Washington, D.C., an introduction card. Hopes...
GLC00214.02.12
4 February 1876
to John Conness
Commander in Chief of the Army Sherman writes to Conness recounting information that he has learned about Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton. He comments on Stanton's maneuvering to boost General Joseph Hooker and "pull me down." Sherman remarks,...
GLC03341.02
11 February 1876
Commander in Chief of the Army Sherman writes to Conness discussing his memoirs. Mentions that although his Memoirs are subject to criticism, he felt he had to express his opinions. Despite the criticisms, he states, " ... I am sure I am not...
GLC03341.03
31 October 1861
Smith, Maria (fl. 1861)
to Asa Smith
There are four separate notes from various family members to Asa Smith updating him on family and home life. One is from his sister "Maria," one from his sister "Carrie," another from his sister "Mary," and the last is from his mother. Maria's note...
GLC03742.02
11 February [1871]
Lee, John F. (1813-1884)
to Henry Jackson Hunt
Declares of courts and commissions organized by Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War 1862-1868, "Couldn't he organize courts & commissions to convict! They would have hung their own innocent mothers." Discussing Senator Charles Sumner, writes "Isn't...
GLC02382.085
21 March 1872
Possibly created in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Refers to a pamphlet created by Maynadier (possibly William Maynadier). Expresses regret over an unspecified situation regarding General Alexander Brydie Dyer, chief of ordnance in 1864). Notes that...
GLC02382.094
18 March 1871
Mentions Emily Virginia Mason's biography of Robert E. Lee, for which Hunt supplied information. Discusses a compromise of Hunt's integrity, apparently regarding fabrications published about Hunt's false involvement with the Ku Klux Klan. States...
GLC02382.089
21 March 1880
Hunt, Henry Jackson (1819-1889)
to George Brinton McClellan
Mentions an article re the Battle of Antietam advertised in the 'North American Review.' Hunt discusses his conspiracy theory involving Stanton, McClellan and the Emancipation Proclamation. "…if you had lost Antietam you would have been shot [a hury...
GLC02382.068
circa 1864
[Union autograph and sentiment album]
Includes thirty-five autographed quotations and sentiments, and ten signatures. This collection was possibly prepared for sale by the United States Sanitary Commission at the April 1864 Metropolitan Fair, held in New York City. The sentiments and...
GLC06620
circa 1861-1865
Stemple, David, Jr.
Lydia A. Bishoff collection of Civil War correspondence [decimalized]
The collection consists of letters written to Lydia Bishoff by various friends and relatives from District four, Preston County, West Virginia. The four primary authors of the collection are John C. Fogelsong, David H. Shafer, Daniel Swisher, and...
GLC03523.40
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