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1848
Punch (magazine)
[Abraham Lincoln at the fireplace]
One print of Abraham Lincoln for the magazine, Punch. Image is of Abraham Lincoln sitting by a fireplace.
GLC08878.1218
Brown, John Henry, 1818-1891
[Portrait of Abraham Lincoln]
One print of Abraham Lincoln by John Henry Brown dated 1860. Item was originally a miniature painting requested by John M. Read.
GLC08878.1217
30 March 1819
Hewson, John (1744-1821)
to Rufus Lincoln
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
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
1 November 1820
Claims to be suffering from severe influenza and that he might die soon. Hopes they can meet in heaven.
GLC03849.07
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