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Speed, James
James Speed
GLC05603.02.14
Blair, Montgomery
Montgomery Blair
GLC05603.02.15
21 February 1865
Edward Bates
GLC05603.02.16
3 August 1860
Bolton, H. (fl. 1860)
to Capt. Paul J. Semmes
Writes that he saw Semmes's letter to the New York Herald editor dated 23 July and published on 30 July 1860 in which he offered a copy of the rules written for the Columbus Guard to Captain Ellsworth. Elmer Ellsworth, the founder of the Chicago...
GLC00572.11
circa 1830-1910
Ward, John Quincy Adams (1830-1910)
[Numerous small sketches on both sides]
Man slaughtering goat or deer, one figure holding another, etc. Possibly representing the biblical story of Abraham nearly sacrificing his son and slaying the ram. Black ink and graphite; wove paper.
GLC06343.082
Fessenden, W. P.
W. P. Fessenden
GLC05603.02.03
7 March 1864
Grant, Ulysses S., 1822-1885
Treaty between the United States of America and the Eastern Bands of Shoshonee Indians
concluded July 2, 1863 proclaimed June 7, 1869
GLC04099.81
26 June 1866
Treaty between the United States of America and the Western Bands of Shoshonee Indians
concluded October 1, 1863 proclaimed October 21, 1869
GLC04099.82
2 July 1863
Treaty between the United States of America and the Klamath and Moadac Tribes and Yahooskin Band of Snake Indians
concluded October 14, 1864 proclaimed February 17, 1870
GLC04099.83
31 December 1836
Kimball, Joseph Horace (1813-1838)
Herald of freedom. [Vol. 2, no. 44 (December 31, 1836)]
Anti-slavery, Civil War, Lincoln, War of 1812.
GLC08430.02
27 October 1824
Lindsey, Abraham B. (fl. 1824)
to Aaron Hobart
Partially printed document.
GLC06313.04.343
[1850 ca.]
Meigs, John R. (fl. 1850-1864)
Family Archive [Decimalized .01- .75]
Includes Lincoln and Johnson DS, photographs, ALS, commissions, and hand drawn maps.
GLC07059
1845
[Ulysses S. Grant and Alexander Hays]
Inscription on verso reads "[illegible] 2nd Lt. U.S. Grant. Alex Hayes, 4th Infantry, USA. Camp Salubrity, La. 1845-. 1864 - Liuetenant General U.S. Grant. Brigadier General Alex Hays.
GLC04504.01
1839-1841
Hand, George (fl. ca. 1839-1841)
Log of Whaler "Hamilton"
Portrait of the Lincoln Assassination conspirator after his capture. By Gardner, printed circa 1880's.
GLC07664
circa 1860s
Unknown
[Gideon Wells]
Engraving of Gideon Welles from a photograph by Brady. Seated in armchair.
GLC05603.01.22
Bachelder, John B.
[Pencil sketch. Green Room in the White House]
colors of room noted in margin. Apparently a study for a Presidential print or painting; possibly JBB's Lincoln painting
GLC02673.06
8 February 1839
Niles, George A. (fl. 1839)
[Certification of a Texas land deed]
Niles, the recorder of Lincoln County, Texas, certifies a land deed (not included). Docket signed by Judge Jesse Grimes.
GLC06624.06
1848
Punch (magazine)
[Overseers with a Black child]
One print of Abraham Lincoln for the magazine, Punch. Reverse side contains print of a male and female overseer with a Black enslaved child. The child's face is not shown but does appear to be pleading to the man. The woman is wearing stripes with a...
GLC08878.1219
28 March 1862
Welles, Gideon (fl. 1861)
to W. McKean
Conformation of appointment as flag officer
GLC04188.17
1860 ca.
Republican "Wide-Awake," sixth-plate ruby glass ambrotype, election of 1860
Depicts a serious young man in a waterproof cap and cape, holding an oil torch. The image has been painted to suggest light from the torch. The "wide awakes" led processions supporting Lincoln in the election of 1860. Nevins "Emergence of Lincoln"...
GLC05187
1836
Stuart, Charles
A memoir of Granville Sharp
First edition; early publisher's cloth. Includes Patrick Reason's first published portrait engraving. Reason was an black artist. Collateral to Lincoln manuscript GLC 5302, referring to Granville Sharp.
GLC06841
7 October 1860
Davis, David (1815-1886)
to Caleb Smith
Confirms Smith's much anticipated speaking engagement at Bloomington, Illinois. Davis, a judge of the eighth judicial circuit of Illinois and later a senator, was a close political and personal friend of Lincoln.
GLC00496.050
13 July 1846
Shelby, Virginia (fl. 1846)
to her brother Tobias Gibson
Extends an invitation for Tobias to visit. Writes news of family and friends. She adds the rather intriguing remark: "Mrs. Fishback I think has forgotten her fathers [sic] land, her Lincoln kin."
GLC04501.053
10 October 1851
Welles, Gideon (1802-1878)
to Samuel Medary
Writes about the Fugitive Slave Act: "...the law of 1850...is the most unwarrantable violation of the rights and sovereignty of the states we have ever witnessed. The South, in my opinion, are committing a fatal error in urging and insisting on this...
GLC09070
New-York Semi-weekly Tribune.
Printing Lincoln's House Divided Speech, given on June 16th, at the Republican State Convention: "...'A house divided against itself cannot stand.' I believe this government cannot endure permanently half slave and half free..." Also reporting on...
GLC09085
2 April 1819
Clark, William (1770-1838)
[Requirement to take an oath for public service]
Serving as Governor of the Missouri Territory, Clark discusses the requirement that oaths shall be taken, enabling individuals to serve in the post of Justice of the Peace and in other public offices. Appoints John Ruland Clark of Lincoln County to...
GLC02639
1856-1869
Civil War loyalty societies
Civil war loyalty pamphlets [41] (Bulk, 1861-1869)
Disbound pamphlets including Loyal Publ. Society Tracts nos. 7, 27, 29, 34, 36, 37 and 40, arguments of E. Pierrepont at Surratt's trial (1867), etc.
GLC01265
4 April 1864
McSherry, Henry F.
to Gideon Wells
McSherry to Gideon Wells, Secretary of the US Navy on his appointment to surgeon.
GLC09324.39
1820-1879
Gilpin, Sarah Lydia (1802-1894)
[Diaries and journals of Sarah Lydia Gilpin] [word processed inventory available]
Diary of a woman who was a close friend of Sophie Du Pont. Writings span with gaps, 1820-21, 1863-72, 1874-75, 1879. Diaries are written from Wilmington, Delaware and New York City. The author of the later diaries corresponded with Admiral S.F. Du...
GLC06846
19 March 1823
Crowninshield, Benjamin Williams (1772-1851)
Nomination and Address of the Essex Republican Convention held at Ipswich
Large campaign broadside for delegates to the Republican Party convention of Essex County, Massachusetts for the election to be held on the first Monday in April 1823. Says at a meeting of delegates held on the 19th of March in Ipswich it was...
GLC00246.02
1858 - circa 1897
Wright, Miller A.
[Personal and military correspondence and documents related to August or Miller Wright] [decimalized]
More than half of these items, to, from, or relating to Augustus or Miller Wright, are Civil War-period. Includes an 9 February 1864 autograph letter signed from Walter Herron Taylor, aide to Robert E. Lee, regarding General Lee's refusal to approve...
GLC02691.11
20 December 1860
Painter, Heber (fl. 1841-1900)
to sister Ella
Written on the day South Carolina seceded from the Union. Jokingly writes that he dreamt of being at a party with agreeable young ladies, but was abruptly awakened when he fell off his chair. Reports of strong Union feelings in Washington City...
GLC02016.001
5 January 1819
Sampson, Zabdiel (1781-1828)
Reports on congressional proceedings. Discusses the "political condition of South America," specifically endorsing American policy towards the "independent provinces of Rio De La Plata." Also mentions that "the Massachusetts claim was called as the...
GLC06313.04.069
circa 1819
Renault, John Francis,
The British surrendering their arms to Gen, Washington after their defeat at Yorktown Virginia October 1781
One engraving entitled The British surrendering their arms to Gen, Washington after their defeat at Yorktown Virginia October 1781 dated circa 1819. Features British officers on the right, with Cornwallis presenting his sword, and French and American...
GLC08878.1309
1819-1820
Fayette County, Ky.
Court documents re: settlement of various estates [Decimalized .01- .07]
1. Carr, Thomas, and Thomas W. Clagett. DS: Fayette Co., [Ky.] 27 January 1820. Inventory of the goods and chattles of Asa Baker, dec'd. With attached sheet ordering the inventory of Baker's estate. 4 p. + docket. 2. Randalph, Moses, and Jediah...
GLC07237
30 January 1860
Cameron, Simon (1799-1889)
to Robert G. White
Discusses the upcoming Republican Presidential Convention in Chicago, at which he is a delegate. Worries that the plan to have the delegates vote by district, and not as a coalition, will greatly weaken his power and reduce his support among the...
GLC05891.11
15 November 1860
Bethune, James N. (1803-1895)
to Paul Semmes
Discusses the meeting of the legislature in Milledgeville, Georgia on the issue of secession. Writes that the general consensus in Milledgeville is one of resistance. States that Georgia Senator Benjamin Hill is demanding that Lincoln enforce the...
GLC00572.14
30 January 1826
Comments on the Judiciary Bill, "It would be better in my opinion not to increase the number of judges of the S. Court. Let the number remain the same, and discharge them from Circuit duties, and give to each Circuit a judge, who should not be one of...
GLC06313.04.460
circa 16 May 1860
Judd, Norman B. (Norman Buel) (1815-1878)
to Marshall Pinkney Wilder
Co-signed by Oliver Lowndes Davis, a member of the Illinois delegation. Judd, an Illinois State Senator, responds on behalf of the Illinois delegation to the Chairman of the Massachusetts delegation prior to the 1860 presidential election. States,...
GLC07671
[Slavery related collection] [Decimalized .01- .10]
Collection of 7 abolitionist and slavery related autograph letter signed and one John Brown carte-de-visite. Autograph letter signed dated 25 June 1861 from H. Giles, "If this war continues, we can not now even imagine our worst days - nor, do I...
GLC09190
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