CONTAINER LIST
Abraham Lincoln Manuscript
Collection
at the Chicago Historical Society
Note: This list does not include
some materials filed in Oversize: Abraham Lincoln
BY CAROL FARINELLA
MARCH 1997
Revised by Dorothy Ramm, February
2020
List
of Lincoln Collection Items
BOX #256
(unnumbered)
1814,
1862 Apr. 9, 1865 Mar. 4
4
pp
Photostatic
copies
RE:
Photograph of The Theory and Practice of Surveying, 1814, used by
Lincoln as noted by William H. Herndon on inside cover; envelope signed “A.
Lincoln” addressed to Mrs. P. Latham, Springfield, Ill.; invitation to 1865
inaugural ball
(unnumbered)
undated
(file labeled: Anderson, 1990)
Handwritten
copy of description of Lincoln by Mark Twain the III
(unnumbered)
1929
Report
from Lincoln Memorial Highway Association to Louis L. Emmerson, Governor, H.H. Cleaveland,
Director of Public Works and Buildings, and Frank T. Sheets, Chief Engineer, Highway
Department
Carbon
copy
(unnumbered)
undated
List
of Lincoln papers containing Lincoln’s handwriting or signature in CHM
Original
and carbon copy
(unnumbered)
undated
Commentary
about Lincoln
Photostat
and typed copy of first page
1. 1804-1808
Photostatic
copies
RE: Account sheets of Thomas Lincoln with
Bleakley and Montgomery, Elizabethtown, Kentucky; certificate of marriage of T.
Lincoln and Nancy Hanks June 12, 1806.
2. 1826 March 1
Lincoln,
Abraham
AD;
2pp
Photostat
and negatives
RE: Rules and examples of arithmetic.
Add: Photograph of item from The Library of
Congress.
3. 1832 March 8
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: James Rutledge
AD;
1p
Photograph
RE: Receipt; pasted to facing page of English
grammar text with handwritten name “Ann Rutledge”
Add: Original in Library of Congress.
4. 1832 Apr. 28-May 27
AD;
6pp
Photostats
RE: Various muster rolls for Captain A. Lincoln.
Add: Originals privately owned.
5. 1832 Sept. 21
Lincoln,
Abraham
SD;
1p
Photograph
RE: Honorable discharge signed by A. Lincoln as
Captain of IL Volunteers.
Add: Original in IL State Historical Library.
6. 1833 March 4
Cass,
Lewis NO CARD
To: Jefferson Davis
SD;
1p
Photostat
RE: Appointment of J. Davis as 2nd Lieutenant.
Add: Original in IL State Hist. Soc.
7. 1833 March 6
Berry,
William F.
AD;
6pp
Facsimile
and Photostat
RE: Tavern license and bond of A. Lincoln and W. Berry
and various related documents..
Add: Originals at IL State Hist. Soc.
8. 1834
Lincoln,
Abraham
AD;
1p
Photostat
and Facsimile
RE: Plat of land with notations made by A.
Lincoln.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
9. 1834
Lincoln,
Abraham
ADS; 2pp
Photostat
RE: Survey of property owned by J. Calhoun by A.
Lincoln.
Add: Original CHS.
10. 1835 May 16
Lincoln,
Abraham
DS;
1p
Photostat
RE:
Signature of A. Lincoln as witness to
bans of matrimony between W. Taylor and E. Johnson.
Add: Original privately owned.
11. 1835 Nov. 3
Lincoln,
Abraham; New
Salem
To: Blair and Rives; New Salem
ALS; 1p
Photograph
RE: Deceased subscriber J. Vance.
12. 1837 Oct.
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: John Capps
AD;
1p
Facsimile
RE: Amount of indebtedness of J. Capps to Stuart
and Lincoln.
Add: Original CHS Rare Book RM.
13. 1838 March 8
Lincoln,
Abraham NO CARD
SD;
4pp
Photostat
RE: Petition asking clemency for one Massey; A.
Lincoln one of signers.
Add: Pardon and Parole Files, State Archives,
Jefferson City, Missouri.
14. 1838 Sept. 6 WHO IS AUTHOR NO CARD
To: Robert Allen
AD;
1p
Photostat
RE: Order to pay five dollars to Stuart and
Lincoln and charge to J. Wright.
Add:
Original privately owned.
15. 1839 Jan. 26
Baker,
Edward Dickinson;
Vandalia
To: William Butler; Springfield, IL
AL;
2pp
Facsimile
RE: Body of letter in A. Lincoln's handwriting.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
16. 1839 Jan. 26
Lincoln,
Abraham; Vandalia
To: William Butler; Springfield, IL
ALS; 4pp
Facsimile
RE: Response to offensive letter concerning
county border agreements.
Add: Original in CHS Oversize Collections.
17. 1839 Jan. 31
Lincoln,
Abraham; Vandalia
To: William Butler; Springfield, IL
ALS; 1p
Facsimile
RE: Amount of claim against the Old State Bank; actions
of Loco Focos in legislature.
Add: Original in Rare Book RM.
18. 1839 Feb. 1
Lincoln,
Abraham; Vandalia
To: William Butler; Springfield, IL
ALS; 3pp
Facsimile
RE: Resolving the argument between Butler and
Baker.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
19. 1839 Feb. 23
Lincoln,
Abraham; Vandalia
To: William Butler; Springfield, IL
ALS; 2pp
Facsimile
RE: Finishing business and changes in county
lines.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
20. 1839 July 16
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: Clerk of Sangamon Circuit Court
DS;
2pp
Facsimile
RE: Order to issue process on David Newsom vs Joel
Newton; document signed Stuart and Lincoln.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
21. 1840 Jan. 29
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: John T. Stuart
ALS; 2pp
Facsimile
RE: Securing "Truett debt" by taking a
new note; asking Stuart to send order to Truett for old note.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
22. 1840 Feb. 20
Lincoln,
Abraham; Sangamon
County, IL
ADS; 5pp
Facsimile
RE: Praecipe (in Lincoln's handwriting) in the
case of Isaac Spear vs. William Camp. Plus photocopy of Jesse Weik's
Feb. 21, 1909 letter to Mrs. F.B. Dyche, sending her
the document since she is the daughter of Scripps.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
23. 1840 May 19
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: Clerk of Livingston County Court
AD;
2pp
Facsimile
RE: Asking court to issue summons and subpoena in
case of William Popejoy, Jr. vs. Isaac Wilson.
Add:
Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
24.
1840 Sept. 26
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Isaac Underhill and Frisby and Metcalf; Peoria, IL
ALS; 1p
Photostat
RE: Refers to transaction in which Lincoln was interested,
in connection with purchase of floating claim by M.D. Browning.
Add: Original privately owned.
25. 1841 April 1 FORGERY MS.
DS;
1p
Photostat
RE: Notice of dissolution of law partnership
between John Stuart and A. Lincoln.
Add:
Original privately owned.
26. 1840 June 24 NO
CARD
DS;
2pp
Photostat
RE: State of IL-Sangamon County, Thomas Simpson
against Samuel L. Hesser.
Add: Original privately owned.
27. 1841 Sept. 27
Lincoln,
Abraham; Bloomington,
IL
To: Mary Speed; Louisville, KY
LS;
2pp
Original
and true copy with endorsement by I. Gillespie
RE: Personal letter relating to experiences with
Speed's family and his return journey home.
28. 1842 July 2
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: H.E. Dummer, esq.,
and other good Whigs; Beardstown
AL;
3pp
Photostat
RE:
Difficulty under new apportionment bill
as to number of senators to be elected; Loco Foco
party taking advantage of new law to increase their power by running senators
from Cook, Will, Green and Calhoun counties; suggests counter measures in order
to have equal numbers of senators from Whig party.
29. 1842 July 14
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Samuel Marshall; Shawneetown, IL
ALS; 2pp
Facsimile
RE: Personal letter discussing suit of Grable vs.
Margrave.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
30.
1842 Nov. 4
DS;
2pp
Photographs
of signed documents
RE: Marriage licenses of A. Lincoln and Mary Todd
Add: Original in IL State Hist. Library
31. 1842 Nov. 11
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Samuel D. Marshall; Shawneetown, IL
ALS; 1p
Photostat
and Facsimile
RE: Personal letter acknowledging some business
matters and the news of his marriage.
32. 1842 Nov. 11
Lincoln,
Abraham NO CARD
To: Circuit Court of Sangamon County
AD;
4pp
Facsimile
RE: State of IL vs. Sangamon County.
33. 1843 April 15
Lincoln,
Abraham FORGERY?
To: Martin Morris; Petersburg, IL
ALS; 1p
Original
and Facsimile
RE: Has heard that Baker was trying to get Morris
to violate the instructions of the meeting that appointed him, and go for
Baker, but insists that this cannot be true.
34. 1843 July 24
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Robert S. Blackwell; Quincy, IL
ALS; 2pp
Facsimile
RE: Returning Blackwell's license.
Add:
Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
35. 1843
Lincoln,
Abraham
AS;
2pp
Facsimile
RE: Excerpt from Baxter, copied and signed by A.
Lincoln.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
36. 1844 Jan. 2
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: H.E. Dummer; Beardstown,
IL
ALS; 1p
Photostat
RE: Answer to letter from Dummer in regard to 40 acres of land for which he is trying to get
a clear title.
Add:
Original
in IL Hist. Soc.
37. 1844 Feb. 14
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: H.E. Dummer
ALS; 1p
Photostat
RE: Fees from Mr. West
Add: Original in IL Hist. Soc.
38. 1844
To: Isaac Abraham; Peru, La Salle co., IL
ALS; 2pp
Original
NOT IN LINCOLN'S HANDWRITING
RE: Refers to a note on Merriweather and Weston
which was due and was sent to Logan and Lincoln for collection
39. 1844 Dec. 6
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Samuel D. Marshall; Shawneetown, IL
ALS; 2pp
Photostat
and facsimile
RE: Reports on several cases he is handling for Marshall.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
40. 1845 June 20
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: S. Marshall
ALS; 1p
Facsimile
RE: Dorman and Lane case; Gatewood vs Wood and
Wood and Rawlings vs Field. Asks Marshall
to collect fee for him in latter case.
Add:
Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
41. 1845 Nov. 18
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: H.E. Dummer
ALS; 1p
Photostat
RE: Lincoln's desire to enter next Congressional
race; how to announce his decision; suspects Gen. Hardin wishes to run again though
he has been suggested for governor.
Add: Original in IL Hist. Soc.
42. 1845 Dec. 30
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: S. Marshall
ALS; 1p
Photographic
copy
RE: Advice to Marshall in Dorman and Lane case.
43. 1846 Jan. 19
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Gen. J. J. Hardin
ALS; 3pp
Facsimile
RE: Reasons why he does not wish to join in Hardin's
proposal of a new plan for the selection of a Whig candidate for Congress.
44. 1846 Feb. 7
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Gen. J. J. Hardin; Jacksonville, IL
ALS; 11pp
Facsimile
RE: Reply to Hardin’s letter expressing dissatisfaction
with manner in which Lincoln sought nomination as
congressman, for which office both were candidates, stating that he feels the
utter injustice of his imputations.
45. 1846 March 3
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: S. Marshall
ALS; 1p
Photographic
copy
RE: Sends draft of plea in case of Dorman and
Lane.
46. 1847 April 10
Berdan, James; Jacksonville NO CARD
To: Dummer, H.E.; Beardstown, IL
ALS; 4pp
Photostat
RE:
Comments on Judge Lockwood’s holding court in Dummer’s county on the first day
of term and on Hardin’s death in Mexican War.
47. 1847 June 24
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: O.H. Browning
ALS; 2pp
Photostat
RE: Results of several cases he is handling for Browning;
tells what is being done in the Convention; and advises that he is preparing to
go to the Chicago River and Harbor Convention.
48. 1847 Dec. 3
Lincoln,
Abraham; Washington
To: D.A. Smith
ALS; 1p
Facsimile
RE: Reply to Smith’s letter asking Lincoln to
attend to business with Douglas for him; will not neglect the business if Smith
will get a good fee for him.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
49. 1847 Dec. 26
Baker,
E.D.; Springfield NO
CARD
To: H.E. Dummer
ALS; 1p
Photostat
RE: Wishes Dummer will become candidate for
public office.
50. 1848 Jan. 22
Lincoln,
Abraham; Washington
To:
S. Marshall
ALS; 1p
Facsimile
RE: Answer to Marshall’s inquiry regarding Dorman
case.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
BOX #257
51. 1848 April 20
Lincoln,
Abraham; Washington NO CARD
To: A. Williams; Quincy, IL
ALS; 1p
Facsimile
RE:
Sending a delegate to the June convention.
Add: Original privately owned; file includes owner’s
wish to sell to CHS and our response.
52. 1848 July 11
Lincoln,
Abraham; Washington
To: William, (Herndon?)
LS;
1p
Typewritten
copy only
RE: Replying to letter of July 3 in the confusion
of the H.R. and with several other things to attend to; will send him about
eight different speeches that evening.
53. 1848 Aug. 18
Todd,
John P. NO CARD
DS;
1p
Original
RE: Agreement authorizing Charles W. Pain to sell
at auction certain articles of plate.
54. 1849 July 13
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Gillespie, Joseph
ALS; 4pp
Photostat
and typewritten copy
RE: Regrets attitude taken by Mr. Edwards on Lincoln’s
application for Commissioner of the General Land Office, as their friendship
was "one of the most cherished." Explains why he became an applicant.
Add: Location of original unknown.
55. 1850 March 29
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Gillespie
ALS; 2pp
Facsimile
RE: Asking Gillespie to get information on case
he is working on for Huldah Briggs Stout.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
56. 1850 April 9
Lincoln,
Abraham
AD;
3pp
Photostat
RE: Case of John M. Gipps vs. William Butcher in
which Lincoln was one of the lawyers.
Add: Original privately owned.
57. 1850 May 1
Baker,
E.D.; Washington NO CARD
To: Dummer, H.E.
ALS; 1p
Photostat
RE: Baker's fear that he appeared unkind; was
anxious about his business in Pekin and might have expressed himself
incautiously.
Add: Original in IL State Hist. Soc.
58. 1850 May 15
Lincoln,
Abraham
ADS; 4pp
Facsimile
RE: Statement of case of Joseph Matkin and Jacob S. Brown vs. Joseph Brown.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
59. 1851 Feb. 20
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Smith, D.A.
ALS; 2pp
Facsimile
RE: Caldwell's execution of bond. Plus letter from Smith’s grandson M. Paul Noyes to Edward L.
Glaser with history of the family and their intent to donate the letter to CHS.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
60. 1851 March 28
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Smith, D.A.
ALS: 1p
Photostat
RE: Advises that on the previous day they argued
and submitted the bank certificate question on which "Davis will probably
not decide for a week or so, when he will send the decision down from the
circuit." Asks Smith to collect a $50 fee for him from Col. Dunlap, as he
is short of funds. With letter from Smith’s grandson Thomas Noyes and carbon
copy of letter from CHS librarian to Noyes hoping he will donate Lincoln letter
to the society.
61. 1851 May 13
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: Judge of the Sangamon County Court
AD;
2pp
RE: Petition of Joshua Gipson for Writ of Certiorari.
Add: Original privately owned.
62. 1851
Lincoln,
Abraham; Officials
of the Alton and Sangamon Railroad
ALsS; 9
items
Photostats
RE: Suits against stockholders of the R.R.
Add: Originals privately owned.
63. 1851
Lincoln,
Abraham
AS;
Photographs
RE: Lincoln bible record; two leaves from the
Lincoln bible on which is recorded in the autograph of Pres. Lincoln the
births, marriages and the deaths of members of the Lincoln family. Plus covering material on the documents, and
photographs showing restoration of leaves by R.R. Donnelley & Sons
64. 1852 Sept. 17-20
Peters,
Onslow NO CARD
ALS;
Photostats,
facsimiles and written notes
RE: Onslow Peters’ memo on Lincoln's Peoria
speech, Sept 17, 1852, and his outline of his own Peoria speech of Sept 20, 1852,
in reply. Plus
partial transcriptions of and covering materials on these documents, and a
small photograph of Peters.
65. 1853 March 28
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Dummer, Henry E.
ALS; 1p
Photostat
RE:
Enclosing three dollars in payment of sum
advanced him by Dummer.
Add: Original in IL State Hist. Soc.
66. 1853 May 4
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Brayman, M.; Pekin, IL
ADS; 1p
Copy,
Photostat
RE: I cannot go to Jonesboro.
67. 1853 June 4
Lincoln,
Abraham NO CARD
DS;
2pp
Copies
RE: Receipted bill for case, Illinois Central
R.R. vs. John McGinnis.
Add:
Note claims items are office copies not
Lincoln's signature.
68. 1853 Oct. 3
Lincoln,
Abraham; Pekin,
IL
To: Brayman, M.
ADS; 1p
Copy
RE: Case of Illinois Central R.R.
69. 1853 Nov. 17
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Dummer, Henry E.
ALS; 1p
Photostat
RE: Offer of W. Butler to assist Mr. Dummer in
settling Dummer’s claim against George G. Grubb of Chicago.
Add: Original in IL State Hist. Soc.
70. 1853 Dec. 26
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Dummer, Henry E.
ALS; 1p
RE: Advises that Mr. Butler is willing to buy Dummer’s claim against Mr. Grubb.
Add: Original in IL State Hist. Soc.
71. 1854 Feb. 8
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Marshall, John; Shawneetown, IL
ALS; 2pp
Facsimile
RE: Books which Marshall had sent to him to place
with book dealers for sale.
Add: Original in Rare Book RM.
72. 1854 Nov. 12
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Browning, O.H.
ALS; 2pp
Facsimile
and Photostat
RE: Results of the recent election; Lincoln's opinion
on why some candidates were defeated.
73. 1855 March 10
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Dummer, Henry E.
ALS; 1p
Photostat
RE: The collection of a two
thousand dollar loan which a firm of New York lawyers have requested him
to make.
Add: Original in IL State Hist. Soc.
74. 1855 March 11
Douglas,
Stephen NO CARD
To: Wilson, Hon. John
ALS; 1p
Original
RE: Wishes to consult Wilson regarding
"certain appointments and removals from Ills".
75. 1855 March 19
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Dummer
ALS; 1p
Photostat
RE: Logan's willingness to take the vacant seat
on the Supreme Bench and his anxiety over the possibility of being defeated.
Add: Original in IL State Hist. Soc.
76. 1855 Sept. 18
Lincoln,
Abraham FORGERY
DS;
1p
Original
RE: Receipt for "notes left with the cashier
of Adams bank for safe keeping."
77. 1855 Nov. 5
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Reavis, Isham
ALS; 1p
Handwritten
copy and typed copy
RE: Lincoln's response to previous letter in
which Reavis expresses his desire to read law with
Lincoln. Plus
letter from W.F. Dummer to Mrs. Eleanor Atkinson stating that letter is a copy
and not the original.
78. 1855 Dec. 12
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Loughborough, James M.; St. Louis, MO
ALS; 1p
Facsimile
RE: Deed from his uncle, "P.S.L. to Lawrence
Young" which had been sent to Lincoln to be recorded.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
79. 1855 Dec. 13
Lincoln,
Abraham FORGERY
To: Sabin, Alva
ALS; 1p
Original
RE: Directing that Congressional globe be sent to
him during the "present session."
80. 1855
Lincoln,
Abraham NO CARD
To: Boal, Robert
DS;
9pp
Photostat
RE:
List of members of the Legislature of
1855 with their politics, in Lincoln’s handwriting, made out by him and given
to Boal during that session of the Legislature when he was a candidate for the
U.S. Senate and defeated by Lyman Trumbull.
Add: Original privately owned.
81. 1856 May 29
Whitney,
Maj. Henry;
Bloomington
Ms;
Photostats,
handwritten copies and printed copies
RE: Handwritten copy of Lincoln's speech at Bloomington,
May 29, 1856, before the first Republican state convention, as reported by
Whitney (25 pp); letter from Ida M. Tarbell, McClure’s Magazine, to Joseph
Medill sending ms. to him; printed copy of speech from Sept. 1896 McClure’s
Magazine with comments by Whitney and Medill; letter from Medill to Edward G.
Mason, Chicago Historical Society, presenting ms. to CHS; two facsimiles of
Gettysburg Address.
82. 1856 June 23
Haggard
and Neely; Springfield NO CARD
To: Lincoln, Abraham
FOLDER NOT IN FILE
DS;
1p
Original
RE: Bill for repairing pump
83. 1856 Sept. 13
Lincoln,
Abraham; Bloomington
To: Ray, Charles H.; Chicago
ALS; 1p
Facsimile
RE: Concern that German newspapers he has ordered
(probably the Illinois Staats-Zeitung) have not been delivered; asks if
it is true that the enemy is getting the German vote in Chicago.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
84. 1856 Oct. 1
Lincoln,
Abraham
AD;
8pp
Photostats , facsimiles, other material
RE: Speech on Sectionalism given Oct. 1, 1856;
authentic photostat with description from “Historical American Autographs” and document
signed by seller William Hyatt Latham Nov. 30, 1927; two other copies of speech;
document signed by Latham on his father’s friendship with Lincoln and origin of
name of Lincoln, Ill.; note from Otto L. Schmidt to Mr. Shattuck concerning gift,
Feb. 23, 1931; CHS document acknowledging receipt of Latham documents, Mar. 9,
1931.
Add: Original formerly owned by Mr. Latham,
Lincoln, IL
85. 1856
NO CARD
Photostat
RE: Sangamon County Circuit Court document, 1856;
Madison Archer and Philip Lett, Alexander Penny, Trespass, with names of firm Lincoln
and Herndon, and McClernand and Herndon
86. 1857 May 25
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Strong, N.D.
and G.P.
ALS; 1p
Facsimile
RE: Admiralty Law case; jurisdiction in Federal
Courts.
Add: Owner of original is unknown.
87. 1857 July 8-1869 Jan. 1
Chicago
Dock and Canal Co.
1p
Photostat
RE: Ledger page with three entries (July 8 and Dec.
4, 1857; April 4, 1860) of amounts paid to Lincoln for attorney's fees and
legal services rendered.
Add: Original in files of Ogden, Sheldon and Co. Presented by H.J. Dirks, Mar. 24, 1948.
88. 1857
Lincoln,
Abraham
10
items (plus 4pp from Almanac)
Photostats
and facsimiles
RE: Correspondence and newspaper clippings on Lincoln’s
defense in May 1858 murder trial of William D. Armstrong, Cass County, Il., with
pages from 1857 almanac reputedly used in trial.
89. 1857 Nov.
Lincoln,
Abraham FORGERY
ADS;
Original
RE: Account Book
90. 1858 Jan. 5
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Kinzie, Robert Allan
ALS; 1p
Facsimile; contains letters concerning sale of original
RE: Inquiries on land in Kinzie's addition,
Chicago, made by Lincoln for his client (Jones) in law-suit
of Johnson vs. Jones; letters on sale of original from John J. Manson, July 21,
1929, and Forrest H. Sweet, Nov. 1, 1958
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
91. 1858 March 11
Lincoln,
Abraham; Chicago
To: Cumins, Solon
LS;
1p
Facsimile
RE: "This morning the court decided our case
in our favor; very glad of it."
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
92. 1858 June 25
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Campbell, A.; La Salle, IL
ALS; 2pp
Facsimile
and typed copy
RE: Asks if he might draw on Campbell for a sum
of money, not to exceed five hundred dollars, which he had formerly been
authorized to do.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
93. 1858 July 20
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Dummer
ALS; 1p
Photostat
RE: Asks that he collect fifty dollars due Lincoln
from Dr. Sprague of Beardstown, IL.
Add: Original in IL State Hist. Soc.
94. 1858 July 31
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Douglas, Stephen A.
ALS; 2pp
Photostat
and typed copy; with text from will of Lambert Tree leaving document to CHS and
information on bequest from CHS 1911 annual report
RE: Accepts challenge for joint debates.
95. 1858 Aug. 5
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Dummer
ALS; 1p
Photostat
and typed copy
RE: Reply to Dummer’s comment that Republican party
is committed to opposing more slave states; believes party is not committed
either way.
Add: Original in IL State Hist. Soc.
96. 1858 Nov. 15
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Judd, N.B.
ALS; 2pp
Copy
RE: Personally wishes to
serve in the U.S. Senate; discusses Trumbull’s chance for reelection, and asks
Judd to revise his draft apportionment law.
97. 1858 Nov. 26
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Lundy, B.C., Dr.
ALS; 1p
Copy
RE: Comments on Douglas’ victory; appreciation
for friends’ support, his view that the fight must go on, and prediction of a “blow-up”
in the democracy.
98. 1858 Dec. 2
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Thornton, James T.
ALS; 1p
RE: Refusal of request to act as law instructor to
John H. Widmer.
99. 1859 March 4
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Delahay, M.W.
ALS; 1p
Photostat
RE: Reply to invitation to Republican convention
at Leavenworth noting that some might wish him to stay away.
100. 1859 April 16
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield FORGERY
To: Pickett, T.J.
ALS; 1p
Original,
with typed copy and certificate of sale to H.M. Barker signed by George W.
LeMar.
RE: Lincoln’s opinion on his fitness for the presidency.
101. 1859 May 17
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Canisius, Theodore, Dr.
ALS; 2pp
Facsimile
RE: Answer to request for opinion concerning
constitutional provision relating to naturalized citizens, lately adopted by
Massachusetts.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
102.
1859 June 6
Lincoln,
William Wallace;
Chicago
To: Reemann, Henry
ALS; 2pp
Photostat
RE: Trip to Chicago with father.
Add: Original at University of Chicago
103. 1859 Dec. 12
Dole,
George W. and others; Chicago
To: Lincoln, Abraham
ALS; 1p
Original
RE: Letter from Dole, Gurdon S. Hubbard and Wm. H.
Brown inquiring about Lincoln's political relations with Norman B. Judd, candidate
for governor of IL, and Judd’s attitude toward him during his canvass for
senator.
104. 1859 Dec. 14
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Dole, Hubbard and Brown
ALS; 3pp
Facsimile
RE: States that there is no truth in imputations
against Mr. Judd referred to in their letter.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
105. 1859-1865 Lincoln, Abraham
Transcript
of notes, letters, newspaper articles.
Add: Originals at W.P. Palmer Coll Western Reserve
Hist. Soc.
106. 1860 Jan. 15
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Jones, Fernando
ALS; 1p
Facsimile
RE: Advising that "our Republican friend, J.W.
Fell of Bloomington, can furnish...a brief sketch of my history, if it be desired."
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
107. 1860 Jan. 24
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Sheahan, James W.
ALS; 2pp
Facsimile
RE: Text of speeches sent to Ohio, activity of Geo.
M. Parsons in publishing them; denial of revision of own speeches for
publication with those of Douglas.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
108. 1860 Feb. 2
Herndon NO CARD
To: [Zephaniah?] McComas
ALS; 1p
Facsimile
RE: Request by Lincoln and Herndon for payment
for their legal services.
Add: Original privately owned.
109. 1860 Feb. 8
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Dummer
ALS; 1p
Photostat
RE: Contract in relation to lard tanks, held by Messrs.
H.C. Chadesey and Co.
Add: Original in IL Hist. Soc.
110. 1860 Feb. 9
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Wentworth, John; Chicago
ALS; 3pp
Facsimile
RE:
Suggests how Wentworth and Norman Judd may ameliorate their feud, which is
damaging the Republican Party.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
111. 1860 Feb. 14
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: O.P. Hall, J.R. Fullinwider,
and W.F. Correll
ALS; 3pp
Photostat
RE: Reply to questions on meaning of Lincoln’s
statements that “this Union could not stand half slave and half free” and “a
house divided against itself could not stand.”
112. 1860 Feb. 20
Davis, David; Bloomington, IL NO CARD
To: Dummer
ALS; 3pp
Photostat;
2 copies
RE: "A few lines on politics."
BOX # 258
113. Feb. 27
Brayman, Mason; New York
To: Bailhache, W.H.
ALS; 3pp
Copy
RE: Description of Lincoln on the day of his Cooper
Union address, his first appearance before an Eastern audience.
Add: Original in Bernet
Galleries.
114. 1860 March 14
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Chester, A.
ALS; 1p
Facsimile
RE: Invitation to accept hospitality of Connecticut
editors while attending the Chicago Convention.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
115. 1860 April 4 NO CARD
DS,
1p
Photostat
RE: Receipt to Ogden Fleetwood and Co. signed by
Lincoln.
Add: Original in files of Ogden, Sheldon and Co.
116. 1860 April 6
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Pickering, John
ALS; 1p
Facsimile
RE: Sources where Pickering can obtain copies of Lincoln’s
speech at Cooper Institute.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
117. 1860 April 7
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Herbringer, F.C.; Chicago
ALS; 1p
Facsimile
RE: Declining a lecture engagement; “I am not a
professional lecturer...besides what time I can spare from my own business this
season, I shall be compelled to give to politics.”
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
118. 1860 April 14
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Sturges, Solomon
ALS; 1p
Photograph
RE: Is uncertain whether he will be able to
attend the Chicago convention, so cannot say whether he can accept Sturges'
"kindly proffered hospitality."
119. 1860 May 15, 16, 17
Davis
and Dubois, Dubois, Wilson
NO CARD
To: Lincoln, A.
DS;
3pp
RE: Three telegrams to Lincoln regarding his
nomination.
Add: Originals in Library of Congress
120. 1860 May 16, 17, 18 NO CARD
Facsimiles FOLDER NOT IN FILE
RE: Tally sheets used for balloting for nominees
for President and Vice-President at Republican national convention.
121. 1860 May 27
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield FORGERY
To: Pratt, Wm. H.
ALS; 1p
Original;
letter and text of Pratt’s obituary pasted on heavy paper
RE: Thanks Pratt and the California delegates at Republican
national convention for their support.
122. 1860 May 28
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Haycraft, Samuel Hon.; Elizabeth Town
ALS; 3pp
Photograph
and Facsimile
RE: Reply to questions about his family and birthplace.
123. 1860 June 4
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield NO CARD
To: Mayor M. Mobley
LS;
1p
Photograph
RE:
Acknowledgement of letter “from an old friend.”
Add: Original privately owned.
124. 1860 June 11
Gooding,
William NO CARD
To: Swift, W.H., Capt.
2pp
Typescript
RE: Reply to Swift’s concern over choice of Lincoln
rather than Seward as Republican presidential candidate.
Add: Original CHS Swift Papers-IL and MI Canal.
125. 1860 June 14
Clover,
L.P.; Springfield NO CARD
To: Day, George E.H.
ALS; 2pp;
penciled notes on back, “Appraised value $250.00, appraised by Ralph Newman,
Feb. 8, 1965” and “Gift: Dr. Alan E. Bell, 1720 N. “E” Street, Pensacola,
Florida, May 1964”
Original
RE: Attests to Lincoln’s high moral character.
126. 1860 Aug. 16
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Fogg, George G.; Astor-House, NY
ALS; 3pp
Facsimile
RE: Comments on N.Y. Herald paragraph (pasted on
letter) regarding invitation to Lincoln to revisit his birthplace, saying that
he did not, as the paragraph states, believe invitation “a trap…to inveigle him
into a slave state …to do violence to his person.”
127. 1860 Aug. 29
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield NO CARD
To: Fogg, George G., Hon.
ALS; 2pp
Facsimile
RE: Thanks Fogg for his actions concerning
paragraph from New York Herald.
128. 1860 Sept. 20
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: Sargent, Nathan
ALS; 1p;
with information on document and background on Sargent
Facsimile
RE: Thanks for and acknowledges receipt of his
letter of the 15th.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
129. 1860 Oct. 19
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield NO CARD
To: Bedell, Grace
LS;
1p
Photostat;
text of Oct. 2, 1878 letter from Grace Bedell Billings to J.C. Power, custodian
of National Lincoln Monument, on reverse side
RE: Her suggestion that Lincoln wear whiskers.
Add: Original privately owned.
130. 1860 Nov. 6
Draper,
S; New
York NO CARD
To: Lincoln, A.
DS;
1p
Facsimile
RE: Telegram: "The city of NY will more than
meet your expectations."
131. 1860 Nov. 22
Bryan,
Thomas B.; Chicago NO CARD
To: Lincoln
ALS; 2pp
Facsimile
RE: Invitation to Lincoln to view his portrait in
Presidential Portrait Gallery. Memo signed
by Lincoln on back of letter.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
132. 1860 Nov. 24
Lincoln,
Abraham NO CARD
To: Rumsey, George D.
ALS; 1p
Photostat
RE: Autograph to Rumsey; with letters concerning
ownership of document, from Rumsey to “Dear Fisher,” Mar. 22, 1886 (1896?), from
Fisher Howe to Nathaniel Wheeler, Dec. 14, 1924, and from Rumsey to Wheeler, Dec.
26, 1924
Add: Original privately owned.
133. 1860 Nov.
1p
Original
and copies
RE: Taken from sign backing, threat by "Stephen
and son" that buildings of Lincoln voters will "git burnt.".
134. 1860 Dec. 2
Trumbull,
Lyman; NY
To: Lincoln, AHon.; Washington
ALS; 8pp
Original,
Transcripts and Photostats
RE: Concern of New York State Republicans over
possible appointments of men involved in “corruption at Albany” to Lincoln’s
cabinet. With letter from Ralph Newman,
Abraham Lincoln Book Shop, Oct. 6, 1949.
135.
1860 Dec. 8
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Trumbull, Hon. Lyman
ALS; 2pp
Transcripts
and Facsimiles
RE: Reply to Trumbull’s Dec. 2 letter; believes
that Seward “ought not and must not be snubbed” and “will take care of the
question of corrupt jobs”; has asked Hamlin to talk with Trumbull.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
136. 1860 Dec. 18
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield NO CARD
To: Raymond, Hon. H.J.
ALS; 2pp
Photostat
RE: Confidential letter giving some of his views
on slavery; describes “pitcher story” as “out and out forgery.”
137. 1860 Dec. 21
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield NO CARD
To:
Blair, Hon. F. P.; Washington, D.C.
ALS; 1p
Photostat
RE: His views of a recent interview with Gen.
Scott (sp.?).
Add: Original in Blair Lee Papers in deposit,
Princeton University Library.
138. 1860 Dec. 21
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield NO CARD
To: Trumbull, Lyman
ALS; 1p
Facsimile
and transcript; facsimile on letterhead “Collection of Foreman M. Lebold”
RE: Confidential letter reporting on meeting with
Thurlow Weed and Weed's plans when he arrives in Washington.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
139. 1860 Federal Writers' Project. IL
7
items
RE: Articles from Chicago Tribune, Nov. 7,
1876, concerning nomination and election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860
Add:
Comp. by Works Progress Admin., Fed. Writers' Project, Chicago.
140. 1860
Lincoln,
Abraham
AD;
1p
Photocopy
of part of original.
RE: "Bass-Ackwards"
piece written by Lincoln in 1860. Includes
correspondence concerning its provenance and monetary evaluation.
Add: Original privately owned.
141. 1861 Jan.1
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Mrs.
Atwater
LS;
1p
Facsimile
RE: Signature on letter stating that he was
sending her the autograph she desired.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
142. 1861 Jan. 3
Page,
Peter; Chicago
To: Lincoln, A.; Springfield
ALS; 3pp
Original
RE: Page expresses fear for president-elect's safety, and offers his personal services and money.
143. 1861 Jan. 7
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Trumbull, Hon. Lyman; Chicago
ALS;
3pp
Facsimile,
transcripts, photostats and original envelope
RE: Lincoln's opinion on certain Cabinet
appointments.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
144. 1861 Jan. 18
Barry,
William; Chicago NO CARD
To: Lincoln, A.
ALS; 1p
Photostat
RE: Notice to Lincoln of his election as an honorary
member of the CHS.
Add: Original in Library of Congress.
145. 1861 Jan. 21
Lincoln,
Abraham; Springfield
To: Page, Peter; Chicago
LS;
2pp
Facsimile
RE: Thanks Page for offering his services and
money to secure his safety but thinks there is no immediate need for the help.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
146. 1861 Feb. 4
Geza,
Mihalotzy; Chicago
To: Lincoln, A.
ALS; 1p
Facsimile
RE: Request for permission to name Chicago regiment
"Lincoln Riflemen of Slavonic Origin," with signed note by Lincoln
granting request..
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
147. 1861 Feb. 14
Frick,
A.G.
To: Lincoln
ALS; 1p
Facsimile
RE: Scurrilous letter to Lincoln.
Add: Original in vault.
148. 1861 Feb. 17
Benedict,
Kirby; Santa
Fe, New Mexico
To: Lincoln; Washington
ALS; 4pp
Photocopy
RE: Well wishes on assuming the Presidency; desire
to retain his position as Chief Justice of the New Mexico Territory.
Add:
Original in National Archives.
149. 1861 Feb. 20
To: Lincoln NO CARD
Letter; 1p
Original
RE: Unsigned scurrilous letter to Lincoln.
150. 1861 Feb. 25
Verree,
John P. et al.; Washington
To: Lincoln
ALS; 1p
Original
RE: Several of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives
delegation desire an interview with you. Letter signed by other representatives
also.
(added
to box 5/7/2014 – no folder)
1861
Aug. 24
AD;
1p
Photocopy
RE:
Document appointing Zebina Eastman as Consul at
Bristol, England.
Add:
Original in oversize vault
151. 1861 March 19
Lincoln,
A.; Executive
Mansion
To: Patten, George Evans
ALS; 1p
Printed
reproduction
RE: Letter certifying that Lincoln "did see
and talk with" Patten.
152. 1861 March 28
Lincoln,
Abraham; Washington
To: Scripps, John L.
DS;
1p
RE: Information concerning appointment of Scripps
as Deputy Postmaster in Chicago.
Add:
Document in oversize storage; file contains letter from Charles L. Scripps giving
document to sister Helen Dyche and note from Dyche stating that it should go to
CHS after her death
153. 1861 May 17
Lincoln,
A.; War Dept.
To: Mulligan, James A.
LS;
1p
Facsimile
RE: Endorsement of approval on letter from Simon
Cameron, Secretary of War, to James A. Mulligan, dated War Dept., May 17, 1861, informing latter
the President had accepted the regiment at Chicago, tendered by him, to be mustered
into service.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
154. 1861 May 25
Lincoln,
A.
To:
The father and mother of Col. Elmer E. Ellsworth
ALS; 3pp
Copy
RE:
Condolences on death of their son. Eulogy of Ellsworth.
Add: Original in Library of Congress.
155. 1861 May 29-30
Originals; 4
items plus 4 envelopes with wax seals.
RE: Acceptances of invitations to dine with President
and Mrs. Lincoln on June 4th.
Add:
As of 12/6/2017 only one invitation and envelope in file, from French minister
and Mme. Mercier
156. 1861 June 2
Benedict,
Kirby; Santa Fe,
NM
To: Lincoln; Washington
ALS; 12pp
Photocopy
RE: Dangers posed by Southern sympathizers in
Federal offices in NM and Arizona.
Add: Original in National Archives.
157. 1861 June 8
Spinner,
Francis Elias FOLDER NOT IN
FILE
To: Lincoln
DS;
1p
Original
RE: Form letter sent to Lincoln with a Treasury
Draft payable to his order, for his salary.
158. 1861 June 14 FOLDER
NOT IN FILE
Lincoln,
Abraham
ADS; 1p
Photo
RE: Recommendation of William H. Worthington for
a place in the new Regular Army.
Add: Original privately owned.
159.
1861 June 19
Lincoln,
Abraham; Washington
To: Edwards, N.W.
ALS; 2pp
Facsimile
RE: Reply to Edwards asking him to go to
Washington so that they may come to some understanding on the subject.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
160. 1861 July 14
Browning,
Orville Hickman;
Washington
To: Edwards, N.W.
ALS; 2pp
Original
RE: Advising that he had talked with Lincoln in
connection with furnishing supplies for the army.
161. 1861 Aug. 13 FOLDER
NOT IN FILE
Anderson,
Robert; Washington
To: Lincoln; Washington
AL;
1p
Original
RE: Accepts invitation to dine with President and
Mrs. Lincoln that day.
162. 1861 Sept. 17
Manierre,
George NO CARD
To: Pres. Lincoln
Typed
Transcript; 1p
RE: Recommending Mr. Dorman's appointment to
Bench.
163. 1861 Sept. 29
Lincoln,
Mary Todd; Washington
To: Grimsly, Elizabeth Todd
Typed
Transcript; 2pp
RE: Family connections and friends.
164. 1861 Oct. 17
Lincoln,
Abraham; Executive
Mansion
To:
Major Ramsey
LS;
1p
Facsimile
RE: Lady bearer of this says she has two sons who
want to work; set them at it, if possible; wanting to work is so rare an event
that it should be encouraged.
165. 1861 Oct. 31 FOLDER NOT IN FILE
Benson,
A.G.; New York
To: Lincoln
ALS; 3pp
Original
RE: Suggestions for new tariff laws; way of
ending the war by public proclamation of universal emancipation throughout the
land.
166. 1861 Nov. 14
Lincoln,
Abraham; Exec. Mansion NO CARD
To: Sloan, Samuel
ALS; 1p
Facsimile
RE: Thanks Sloan for gift of his: Works upon Architecture.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
167. 1861 Nov. 21
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: Adj't. Gen. Thomas
ALS; 3pp
Facsimile
RE: Major Henshaw's case and Lincoln's
recommendation of how to handle the situation. With testimonials in favor of Henshaw
by (?) Harris to Lieut. Gen. Scott, concurred in by Preston King and (??)
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
168. 1861 FOLDER NOT IN FILE
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: Cravens, John R. and others
ALS; 1p
Original
RE: Recommendation, signed by members of the Legislature
of Indiana, that Jeremiah Sullivan be appointed to fill the vacancy on the
Bench of the Supreme Court, occasioned by the death of Judge McLean.
169. 1861 NO CARD
DS;
1p
Original
RE: Order sheet giving name and address of
persons who subscribed for steel engraving published by J.C. Butte, N.Y., of
painting, "The Lincoln Family".
170. 1862 Jan. 14
ADS; 2pp FORGERY
RE: Forgery of the text used in the Gettysburg
Address. Plus covering letter from Manley
H. Jones to Paul M. Angle, July 31,
1967.
171. 1862 Feb. 4
Lincoln,
Abraham
DS;
3pp
Photo
RE: Signature on document refusing to commute sentence
of hanging to term of imprisonment for life of Nathaniel Gordon, who was convicted
for being engaged in the slave trade, but granting him, respite from Feb. 7 to
Feb. 21 to make the "necessary preparation for the awful change awaits
him".
172. 1862 Feb. 5
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: Rice, John H. and family
1p
Facsimile
RE: Invitation from President.
Add: Original in Lincoln Hall Exhibit.
173. 1862 Feb. 6
Lincoln,
Abraham; Washington
FORGERY
To: Dowman, M.E.; Philadelphia, PA
ALS; 1p
RE: Expressing sympathy for the loss of her son.
174. 1862 April 2 FOLDER NOT IN FILE
Lincoln,
Abraham; Exec. Mansion
To: Crock, Michael; Philadelphia
ALS; 1p
Photo
RE: Letter of thanks in behalf of his son for
some white rabbits which Mr. Crock had given him.
175. 1862 April 2
Lincoln,
Abraham NOTHING IN FILE
DS;
Oversize
doc.
RE: Signature on document granting pardon to
George Gordon, dated April 2 1862. Also signature of Wm.
H. Seward, Sec. of State.
176. 1862 April 9 FOLDER
NOT IN FILE
Lincoln,
Abraham NO
CARD
To: Latham, P.; Springfield
AS;
1p
Original
RE: Envelope only.
177. 1862 April 9
Lincoln,
Abraham DOCUMENT NOT IN
FILE
To: McClellan, Maj.-Gen.
ALS;
Copy
RE: Lincoln expresses disagreement with McClellan
about his campaign and the number of troops needed to defend Washington.
Add: Copy on exhibit in Civil War RM.
178. 1862 April 15
Baylor,
Thomas Gregory; Fort
Monroe Arsenal, VA
To: Brig. General Ripley, James W.; Washington
ALS; 1p
Copy
RE: Informs him that Ellsworth's poor health prevents
him from discharging duties of Military Storekeeper at the Arsenal. Endorsed on verso by Lincoln, who asks that
Ellsworth be assigned lighter duty work.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
179. 1862 April 18
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: Eastham, John; Manchester, UK
LS;
1p
Facsimile
RE: Acknowledges the receipt of Eastham's photograph
of "Treaty of Commerce".
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
180. 1862 April 24
Lincoln,
Abraham NO
CARD
To: Patent Office
LS;
1p
Photostat
RE: Message sent by Senator Wade to Patent Office;
messenger wrote "I join in asking an early examination signed A.
Lincoln".
181. 1862 May 5
Lincoln,
Abraham FORGERY/NO CARD
ALS; 1p
Original
RE: If signer of note shall on consideration
think fit to expend any sum not exceeding ten-thousand dollars in making the
experiment within indicated, I shall justify him in doing so.
182. 1862 June 2 FOLDER NOT IN FILE
Duignan,
Geo. Michael NO CARD
To: Pres. Lincoln
ALS; 2pp
Original
RE: Work which he is sending "which I trust
will have its weight in the cause of law, morality and order.
183. 1862 Aug. 11 FOLDER
NOT IN FILE
Gurley,
P.D.
To: Pres. Lincoln; Washington
ALS; 1p
Original
RE: Recommending appointment of Rev. J.L. Elliot to
a Hospital Chaplaincy at Point Lookout.
184. 1862 Sept. 21 FOLDER NOT IN FILE
Howe,
T.O.; Green Bay
To: Pres. Lincoln
ALS;
RE: Recommending Rev. Elliott of Milwaukee for
appointment as hospital chaplain.
185. 1862 Oct. 24 FOLDER
NOT IN FILE
Greeley,
Horace
To: Pres.
Lincoln
AL;
1p
Original
RE: Forwarding and seconding recommendation of
Rev. Hunt for chaplaincy.
186. 1862 Nov. 21
Lincoln,
Abraham FORGERY
To: Mrs. Hagerty
ALS;
Original
RE: Sends her a copy of poem she has asked for.
187. 1862 Dec. 6
Lincoln,
Abraham NO CARD
To: Gen. Sibley; St. Paul, MN
ALS; 4pp
Photostat
RE:
Names of persons ordered to be executed
on Fri. Dec. 19.
Add: Original privately owned.
188. 1862 Dec. 10
Lincoln,
Abraham; Washington
To: Dubois, J.K.
ALS; 2pp
Facsimile
RE: Requests that Mr. Freeman be given full and
fair hearing of his case in relation to McCallister and Stebbins bonds.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
189. 1863 Jan. 1
Lincoln,
Abraham
ADS; 1p
Photostat
RE: First page of Emancipation Proclamation; reproduced
from a lithograph, which was made from an exact copy of the original
draft. See also: Broadside Room; for complete copy of Emancipation Proclamation.
190. 1863 Jan. 6
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: Hoge, Mrs. A.H.; Chicago
ALS; 1p
Facsimile
and Transcripts
RE: Reply to Mrs. Hoge who has asked that a place
be found for her son, with rank of major, on some major-general's staff. Also copies of letters from Mr. Jas. B. Forgan,
Holmes Hoge, and Clarence A. Burley re. presentation of letter to CHS. Burley's letter of Jan. 6, 1922 tells of
meeting Lincoln, after his nomination, at a reception given for him at the home
of Mr. Rumsey, then mayor of Chicago.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
191. 1863 Jan. 26
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: Hooker, Maj. Gen.
ALS; 2pp
Photostat
RE: Places Hooker at head of the army of the Potomac;
some things in regard to which I am not satisfied with you; I have heard of your
recently saying that both the army and the government needed a dictator; in spite of it, I have given you the
command; the government will support you
to the utmost of its ability;...go forward and give us victories.
192. 1863 Feb. 2
Lincoln,
Abraham
DS;
1p
Facsimile
RE: Document authorizing the Secretary of State
to affix seal of U.S.
to warrant for pardon of Joseph S. Hewins.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
BOX # 259
193. 1863 Feb. 16
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: Secretary of War and Secretary of the Navy; Washington
ALS; 1p
Facsimile
RE: Asks each department to test incendiary shell and fluid of
A. Berney and report whether "it would be proper
to introduce...one or both, into the Military or Naval service of the
U.S."
Add: Original on loan to House Divided 2/89.
194. 1863 Feb. 21 NOTHING
IN FILE
To: Babcock, Charles
RE: Appointment
Add: In oversize docs.
195. 1863 March 17 NOTHING IN FILE
To: Spring, Andres
RE: Appointment
Add: In oversize docs.
196. 1863 May 18
Arnold,
Isaac Newton; Chicago
To: Lincoln, A.
AL;
2pp
Photostat
RE: Suggests removal of Gen. Halleck; he has lost
the people's confidence.
Add: Original in vol. of letters loaned to CHS by
Arnold estate.
197. 1863 May 26
Lincoln,
Abraham;
To: Arnold, I.N.
ALS; 3pp
Facsimile
RE: Halleck will not be removed from his post;
Fremont and Sigel voluntarily removed themselves; have not accepted offers to
return to service; Halleck suffers the same false persecution as Grant.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
198. 1863 May 27
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: Schofield, Gen. J.M.
LS;
2pp
Transcript
RE: Assignment to relieve Gen. Curtis made to break
up factional quarrels; advice as how to conduct himself in a difficult role.
199. 1863 May 30
Chester,
Augustin
To: Lincoln, Abraham
ALS; 3pp
Facsimile
RE: Abandons application for office of
comptroller after interview with Secretary Chase; asks for appointment as
examiner in Patent office. Endorsed by
Lincoln with note of willingness to appoint Chester. Envelope addressed by Lincoln and franked
with his signature.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
200. 1863 June 3 FOLDER
NOT IN FILE
Sherman,
F.C. and others;
Chicago
To: Lincoln
LS;
4pp
Original
RE: Copy of petition signed by various prominent
Chicago men asking President to rescind order of Gen. Burnside for suppression
of Chicago Times. Also dispatch from I.N.
Arnold to President in
reference to the petition.
201. 1863 June 3
Lincoln,
Abraham
ALS; 1p
Facsimile
RE: Willingness to appoint Mr. De Prey to an
Indian Agency...;
nothing coming to my knowledge since, to change my mind in this
respect.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
202. 1863 June 15
Chester,
Augustin NO CARD
To: Lincoln
ALS; 2pp
Facsimile
RE: In behalf of Capt. Riley and Lieut. Pike. With Lincoln note of June 16, 1863.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
203. 1863 June 26
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: Hancock, John L.
ALS; 1p
Photostat
and Transcript
RE: The 113th Regiment IL Volunteers are holding
out nobly against the enemy.
Add: Original in collection loaned by F.G. Logan. File does not contain Hancock letter but copy
of August 9 letter to Grant in folder #205.
204. 1863 July 17
Lincoln,
Abraham FORGERY
To:
Grant, U.S.
ALS; 1p
Original
RE: Spurious letter, contents similar
to Lincoln's April 30, 1864 letter to Grant.
205. 1863 Aug. 9
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: Grant, Gen.
ALS; 2pp
Facsimile
and Transcript
RE: Agrees with Grant’s position favoring expedition
against Mobile; favors recruitment of as many colored troops as possible for
service in Mississippi Valley, noting Dana's report that Emancipation Proclamation
helped military operations.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
206. 1863 Aug.
10
Lincoln,
Abraham
NS;
2pp
Facsimile
RE: Endorsement on letter from Gideon Welles,
Sec. of the Navy, to Robert J. Sherry dismissing Sherryl from Naval Academy, asking
that John Grimsley be appointed to Academy and that Sherry receive another
chance if possible.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
207. 1863 Aug.
12
Lincoln,
Abraham
ANS; 2pp
Facsimile
and Transcript
RE: Lincoln's note on special order, granting an extension
to Col. Hardin's 10 days leave of absence.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM; gift of Mrs.
Martin D. Harden
208.
1863 Oct. 11
Livermore,
Mrs. D.P.; Chicago
To: Lincoln
ALS; 2pp
Transcript
RE: Requests donation from President and First
Lady for North West Sanitary Fair, preferably text of Emancipation Proclamation;
text later to be given to state or CHS..
Add:
Original in House Divided 2/89.
209. 1863 Oct. 13
Arnold,
I.N. NO
CARD
To: Lincoln
1p
Transcript
RE: Letter on behalf of Ladies Committee of the North
West Sanitary
Fair requesting donation, preferably text of Emancipation Proclamation, which
would later be given to Historical Society. donation to the Fair.
210. 1863 Oct. 16
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: Officers of the Pacific Railroad.
ALS; 1p
Copy
RE: Letter of recommendation for Richard P. Morgan,
a railroad civil engineer. With Morgan’s
letter to CHS dated Jan. 20, 09, regretting inability to be present at CHS Lincoln
centennial celebration.
211. 1863 Oct. 21
Arnold,
I.N.; Chicago NO CARD
To: Lincoln
ALS; 1p
Photostat
RE: Asking Lincoln to send original of Emancipation
Proclamation to Ladies Committee of the North West Sanitary Fair.
Add: Original in Library of Congress.
212. 1863 Oct. 26
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: "Ladies having in charge the N.W. Fair,
For the Sanitary Commission, Chicago."
ALS; 1p
Photostat
and Copy
RE: Draft of Lincoln’s letter sending original
draft of Emancipation Proclamation. With newspaper clippings regarding
"Lincoln's largest contribution" to the fair and his reward; Thomas
Bryan’s copy of Lincoln letter; Bryan’s letter of Nov. 23, 1896 to E.G. Mason,
Chicago Historical Society, on destruction of draft when CHS building burned in
1871 Chicago Fire; letter from Ambrose Wight to Edward S. Mason, Dec. 16, 1896
stating that document was at time of fire temporarily in custody of Gen. Julius
White; Bryan’s reply to Mason expressing doubt that document had been in White’s
custody at time of fire..
Add: Original of Lincoln's letter in the Library
of Congress.
213. 1863 Nov. 19
Lincoln,
Abraham
AD;
1p
Facsimile
RE: Gettysburg Address
Add: Original in IL State Hist. Soc..
214. 1863 Nov. 20
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: Everett, Edward
ALS; 1p
Photostat
RE: Reply to Everett’s comment on Gettysburg Address;
Lincoln’s view on Everett’s speech there.
Add: Original in Massachusetts Hist. Soc.
215. 1863
Lincoln,
Abraham
AL;
1p
Facsimile
RE:
Envelope with notation "Rhode Island
for judge in Arazona"; in Lincoln's handwriting.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
216. 1864 Jan. 4
Lincoln,
Abraham
AS;
1p
Facsimile
RE: Check for $75 signed by Lincoln to himself.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
217. 1864 Jan. 7
Bryan,
Thos. B.; Chicago NO
CARD
To: Lincoln
ALS; 1p
Photostat
RE: Sending Lincoln first two lithographic copies
of Emancipation Proclamation; original manuscript held by Soldiers Home in
trust for sick and disabled Union soldiers.
Add: Original in Library of Congress.
218. 1864 Jan. 18
Lincoln,
Abraham NO CARD
To: Thos. B. Bryan
ALS; 1p
Photostat
RE: Thanking Bryan for copies of Emancipation Proclamation,
which appear to be “faithful and correct.”
Add:
Original in Robert Todd Lincoln Papers
in Library of Congress.
219. 1864 Feb. 29
Lincoln,
Abraham
To:
Bancroft, George
ALS; 1p
Photostat
and Transcript
RE: Letter sent with copy of Gettysburg Address.
220. 1864 March 13
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: Hahn, Michael
ALS; 1p
Facsimile
RE: Congratulates Hahn on being the first
free-state governor of Louisiana.
Suggests admitting colored people to the coming convention "which
among other things will probably define the elective franchise." .
221. 1864 March 30
Halpine, Charles; Brattleborough,
Vt. NO CARD
To: Bennett, James Gordon
ALS; 4pp
Original
and Transcript
RE: Reveals how the profits from the Whiskey Bill
were being used in NY City to organize a Lincoln movement, open expensive
Lincoln Headquarters, and buy from the public a Lincoln Endorsement.
222. 1864 April 28 FOLDER NOT IN FILE
Evans,
John; Colorado
Territory
To: Lincoln
ALS; 2pp
Original
RE: Recommends Charles Holly for a place on the
Utah Territory Supreme Ct.
223. 1864 April 30
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: Grant, Gen.
ALS; 2pp
Photostat
RE: Note of encouragement.
Add: Original in Huntington Library.
224. 1864 May 1
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: Kellogg, F.W.
ALS; 1p
Facsimile
RE: "Find card of yourself and Gov. Blair on
my table; if you and he please, I will call and take you riding..."
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
225. 1864 May 16
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: French, Mrs. Augustus C.; Il.
ALS; 1p
photostat
RE: Reply to Mrs. French's request for an autograph. With photocopies of newspaper clippings on Mrs.
French’s grandson Cyrus French Wicker’s donation of letter to CHS, by Damon
Runyon Jr., Miami Sunday News, Feb. 12, 1956, and by Joan Metzger (date and
source not given).
Add: Original privately owned.
226. 1864 May 17
Lincoln,
Abraham FORGERY
Original
RE: Text of forged proclamation created by Joe
Howard and published in several New York newspapers, May 17, 1864. With typescript giving background, text of document
and actions taken against newspapers; memorandum dated May 20, 1864 concerning copies
sent to steamer Scotia; letter by Maj. Gen. John A. Dix to Secretary of War
E.M. Stanton informing him of Howard’s arrest, May 20, 1864; and letter by
Frank Abial Flower to C.F. Gunther, CHS, Feb. 14, 1904, concerning CHS purchase
of document.
227. 1864 May 18
Dix,
John Adams; New
York City
To: Stanton, Hon. E.M.
ALS; 4pp
Original
RE: Letter on Dix’ investigation of fraudulent
proclamation of Lincoln published in three NY papers.
228.
1864 May 21
Lincoln,
Abraham
ANS;
1p
Facsimile
RE: Notations by Lincoln and Joseph Hooker
recommending employment of Wm. Gilbert.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
229. 1864 May 24
Lincoln,
Abraham NOTHING IN FILE
DS
RE: Signature of Lincoln and E.M. Stanton on
scrap of parchment document.
Add: Original in oversize doc.
230. 1864 May 27
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: Arnold, I.N.
ALS; 2pp
Copy
RE: Continues to believe in Arnold's integrity
despite his participation in the attempt to revoke Gen. Burnside's suppression
of Chicago Times.
231. 1864 June 16
Lincoln,
Abraham NOTHING IN FILE
RE: The appointment of Joseph Lang by Lincoln
Add: In oversize Lincoln
232. 1864 July 22
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: Hitchcock, Ethan A.
ALS; 1p
Photostat
RE: Entire text:
"Gen. Hitchcock, please see and hear Mr. Hanscom. A. Lincoln."
Add: Original privately owned.
233.
1864 Aug. 22
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: Hon. Sec. of the Navy
ALS; 1p
Facsimile
RE: Recommends John Henry Roaman if there is a vacancy
in the Naval School.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
234. 1864 Sept. 20
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: Sheridan, Maj. Gen.
ALS; 1p
Photostat
RE: Telegram congratulating Sherman on victory.
235. 1864 Oct. 4
English,
I.B.
To: English, Mrs. E.C.H.; Owen Co., KY
RE:
Letter to wife concerning his meeting with Lincoln after Secretary of War
refused his request for a pass. With
envelope.
236. 1864 Oct. 22
Lincoln,
Abraham
To:
Sheridan, Maj. Gen.
ALS; 1p
Facsimile
RE: Thanks on behalf of
the Nation and Lincoln for the operations in the Shenandoah Valley.
237. 1864 Oct. 24 FOLDER
NOT IN FILE
Carrington,
Henry B.; Indianapolis,
IND.
To: Lincoln
ALS; 1p
Original
RE: Suggests Rev. Safety Layton for Post Chaplain.
238. 1864 Nov. 8
Lincoln,
Abraham NOTHING IN FILE
To: Sammartin, Don Juan
de Alminana
RE: Appointment
239. 1864 Nov. 16
Original
account book of John Wilkes Booth at Cooke, Jay and Co.
240.
1864 Nov. 21
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: Bixby, Mrs.; Boston, Mass.
ALS; 1p
Facsimiles,
Photostats, Copies and Transcripts
RE: Condolence to the mother of five sons who
died on the battlefield.
241. 1864 Dec 6
Lockwood,
Samuel Drake; Batavia,
Kane County
To: Lincoln
ALS; 4pp
Facsimile
RE: Recommending appointment of D. Merriman as
captain or lieutenant in the U.S. Army, with
endorsement by Lincoln.
242. 1864 Dec. 30 NO
CARD
DS;
1p
Facsimile
RE: Receipts signed by J. Wilkes Booth for payment
of rent received by him for his mother's farm.
243. 1864 Lincoln, Abraham
DS;
RE: Signature of Lincoln on documents authorizing
warrant for pardon of Edward Stevenson.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
244. 1864 FOLDER
NOT IN FILE
LS;
3pp
Original
RE: Petition signed by a member of citizens asking
that President Lincoln remove John J. Weed from office of Assistant Solicitor
for the Court of Claims, as they considered him wholly unfit to fill that
office.
245. 1865 Jan. 29
Lincoln,
Abraham
1p
Facsimile
RE: Program of Third Anniversary Meeting of U.S. Christian
Commission, Hall of the House of Representatives; note signed by Lincoln
requesting that "Your Mission" be repeated by Mr. Philip Phillips
near the end of the program.
246.
1865 Jan. 30
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: The Secretary of State
ALS; 1p
Photostat
RE: Introducing Mr. Ulrich.
247. 1865 Jan. 30-Feb. 7
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: Eckert, Maj.
Thomas T.
ALS; 2pp
Facsimiles
RE: Two letters relating to abortive Hampton
Roads Peace Conference of Jan. 30-Feb. 3, 1865, with note by Justin G. Turner. Includes paper-bound folio.
Add: Original privately owned.
248. 1865 Feb. 12
Lincoln,
Abraham
ANS; 1p
Facsimile
RE: Permission for Mrs. Edward Byrne to pass our
lines northward, and go to Louisville, Ky.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
249. 1865 Feb. 14 FOLDER
NOT IN FILE
Myers,
Leonard and others.
To: Lincoln
ALS; 1p
Original
RE: Asking clemency for Samuel Brown, a deserter,
to be executed Feb. 17 at Harper's Ferry.
250. 1865 Feb. 22
Maple,
William Henry
AMsS; 5pp
Original
RE: "A. Lincoln", an address by Maple
at Lombard College, Galesburg, IL. With
letter by Maple’s granddaughter Mildred Miles Main to Paul Angle, Aug. 3, 1865,
donating letter to CHS.
251. 1865 Feb. 24
Lincoln,
Abraham
ADS; 1p
Photograph
RE: Pardon for Hiram Hibbard who voluntarily
called on Lincoln under apprehension of being punished as a deserter.
252. 1865 Feb.
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: Hon. Secretary of War.
DS;
1p
Photostat
RE: Asking for investigation of complaint that
recruiting officers at and near Maysville, Ky, are forcing negroes into service
and that, if true, the practice be stopped.
253. 1865 March 4 NO CARD/FOLDER NOT IN
FILE
RE: Original invitation to Inauguration Ball.
254. 1865 March 16 Lincoln, Abraham
DS;
3pp
Facsimile
RE: Document of agent Hanson A. Risley concerning purchase of Mississippi cotton, approved
by Lincoln.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
255. 1865 March 20
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: Hall, Mrs. Amanda H.
ALS; 1p
Facsimile
and Transcript
RE: Last historical letter written by Lincoln for
the benefit of the Soldiers' Sanitary Fair.
256. 1865 March.
28
Lincoln,
Abraham NOTHING IN FILE
To: Humphrey, Thomas W.
RE: Military commission issued posthumously to
Humphrey, brevetting him Brigadier Gen.
Add: Original hanging in Ms. Room Vault.
257. 1865 April 3
Lincoln,
Mrs.
ALS; 1p
Photostat
RE: Appointment of John F. Parker, bodyguard at
time of Lincoln's assassination.
Add: Original privately owned.
258. 1865 April 7
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: Grant
ALS; 1p
Photostat
and Transcript
RE: Refers to Gen. Sheridan's statement that
"If the thing is pressed I think that Lee will
surrender," and says "Let the thing be pressed".
Add:
Original on exhibit Lincoln RM.
259. 1865 April 10
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: The Sec. of War
ANS; 1p
Photograph
and Transcript
RE: Note on visiting card saying that Tad wants
some flags and asks if he can be accommodated.
260. 1865 April 12
Lincoln,
Abraham
To:
Weitzer, Maj.
Gen.; Richmond,
VA.
ALS; 2pp
Photograph
RE: Telegraph dispatch concerning insurgent
legislature of Virginia..
261. 1865 April 13
Lincoln,
Abraham NOTHING IN FILE
To: Davis, David
RE: Davis' relation with James Speed.
262. 1865 April 15
Knox,
James S.; Washington
D.C.
To: His father
ALS; 6pp
Photostat
(4pp) and Transcript
RE: Copy of Knox’s letter describing the evening
of Lincoln’s assassination; newspaper article on Mrs. John Root’s ownership of
letter, Chicago Daily News, May 23, 1949; letter by John A. Holabird, Jr., to
Clement Silvestro, Nov. 25, 1970, donating copies of letter and article to CHM.
e.
Add: Original privately owned.
Card
AL: Assassination
Card
under author.
263. 1865 April 15
Todd,
George B.; Wash.
Navy Yard, U.S. Monitor "Montauk"
To: Todd, Henry P.
ALS; 6pp
Photograph
RE: Letter relating events of Lincoln's murder,
with document, “’The Todd Letter’ and how it was located and photographed,”
signed by E.L. Bangs, Feb. 10, 1926.
Add:
Original privately owned.
Card
AL: Assassination
Card
under author.
264. 1865 April 26
Sanford,
Henry Shelton;
Brussels
To: Gernaert, A.
ALS; 2pp
Original
RE: Letter to U.S. vice consul reporting
Lincoln's assassination; tribute to Lincoln; preservation and strengthening of
nation; orders for mourning.
Card
AL: Assassination
Card
under author.
265. 1865 April 17
"Dwight"; St. Louis, MO
To: Adams, Mrs. L.H.; Hartford, Wisconsin
ALS; 4pp
Original
RE: Lincoln’s assassination; some people in St. Louis
cheered on hearing the news.
Card
AL: Assassination
Card
under author.
266. 1865 April 19 CARD
RE: Pass to admit bearer (Mr. John H. Rice) to
Executive Mansion.
Add: Original privately owned.
267. 1865 April-May CARD
1p; Photostat
RE: Photostat of record of Oak Ridge Cemetery
near Springfield, where Lincoln is buried.
268. 1865 July 7
"Dwight"; Fort
Leavenworth(?)
To: Adams, Mrs. Horace (Estelle); Hartford, Wisconsin
ALS; 4pp
Original
RE:
July 4 duty at Fort Leavenworth
Card
AL: Assassination
Card
under Author.
269. 1865 May 1
1p; Photostat
RE: Order of procession for the reception of the
remains of Lincoln, at Chicago.
Card
AL: Lincoln, Funeral Journey
270. 1865 May 1
Robertson,
John and Wilkin, Thomas;
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, England
MS;
1p
Original
RE: Document of Sons of Temperance of Great
Britain and Ireland sending regrets on Lincoln’s death.
Card
AL: Assassination
271. 1865 May 1
1p; Original
RE: Lists of Officer and Sergeants detailed as
Guard of Honor to the remains of Pres. Lincoln.
Card
AL: Lincoln, Funeral Journey
272. 1865 May 2
RE: Letter describing lace taken from Mrs.
Lincoln’s bonnet on the night of Apr. 14, 1865..
Add: Original in Lincoln Hall exhibit 4/65.
Card
AL: Lincoln, Funeral Journey; Assassination
273. 1865 May 3
Thomas,
Daniel (G); Depot
of Army Clothing and Equipage
To: Breavley, William
ALS; 1p
Original
RE: Letter enclosed asking work to proceed on
project requested by Maj. Gen. Hancock; penciled note on bottom of letter that
it refers to having caps made for prisoners held in connection with assassination
of Lincoln, to keep them from knocking their brains out against the prison wall.
Card
AL: Assassination
274. 1865 May 5
Francis,
George
To: Josephine his niece
ALS; 10 pp
Original
RE: Describing the dying hours of Lincoln. Also, related materials and newspaper
clippings.
Card
AL: Assassination
275. 1865 May 22
Hunter,
David
1873
Sept. 9
To: Fenton, Clarence and Farrell, William
DS;
1p
Original
RE: Card of admission signed by President of
Military Commission that tried conspirators for assassination of Lincoln.
Card
AL: Assassination
276. 1865 June 15
Lincoln,
Mary Todd
To: Williamson, Alexander
ALS; 4pp
Facsimile
RE: Thanking him for his kindness to
"Taddie".
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM in Mary Todd
Lincoln Folder.
Card
under author.
BOX # 260
277. 1865 June 27
Hanks,
Dennis F.; Decatur CARD
ALS; 1p
Original
RE: Letter certifying "the attached piece of
wood is a portion of the rails split by Lincoln" in 1830.
278. 1865 July 19
Lincoln,
Thomas (Taddie); Near
Chicago
To: My dear friend
ALS; 1p
Original
RE: Taddie's wish that his friend come to
Chicago.
Card
under author.
279. 1865 July 26
Lincoln,
Mary Todd; Hyde
Park Place, IL
To: Henry, Dr. Anson G.
ALS; 3pp
Facsimile
RE: Letter to family friend, Lincoln’s former
physician.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM. M.T. Lincoln Folder.
Card
under author.
280. 1865 July
Payne,
George W.
AMS; 46pp
Original
notebook
RE: Biographical sketches of Lincoln, Andrew
Johnson, William Seward, Hugh McCulloch and William Dennison. Some pages have been torn out.
281. 1865
Original
RE: Card issued to men who formed escort for Lincoln’s
body; this card issued to Col. John L. Hancock for journey to Michigan City and
return.
Card
AL: Funeral Journey
282. 1865 Oct. 16
Lincoln,
Robert Todd; Chicago
To: Nicolaus, Bruno; Cleveland, OH
ALS; 1p
Facsimile
RE: Autograph of A. Lincoln.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
Card
under author.
283. 1865 April 21
AL;
4pp
Original
RE: Letter describing funeral procession in
Washington.
Card
AL: Funeral Journey
284. 1865
AM; 8pp
Photostat
RE: Testimony of Alfred Cloughley
before Chief Justice Carter on attack on Secretary of State Seward the night
Lincoln was assassinated; reported by James Tanner.
Card
AL: Assassination
285. 1865
CARD
AM;
4pp
Photostat
RE: Testimony of A.M.S. Crawford on assassination
of Lincoln. With letter from William H. Stauffer,
Union League of Philadelphia, agreeing to send Frederick Jaenicken
photocopies of Tanner’s stenographic notes for use in his book.
Add: Original in the Union League of Philadelphia.
286. 1865
Goodloe,
Daniel R., Alley, John B. and others.
To: Lincoln
ALS; 2pp
Original
RE: Letter recommending that Daniel R. Goodloe be
appointed U.S. Marshal for District of Columbia, signed by Alley and others.
Card
AL: Docs., Appointments
287. 1866(?) Aug. 12
Lincoln,
Mary Todd; Chicago
To: Howe, Col.
Frank E.; New
York City
ALS; 3pp
Facsimile
RE: Appeal for help. With clipping, “The Martyrdom of Mrs.
Lincoln,” from Blumhaven Digest, v. 1, no. 2, Aug. 1956, and card, “Gift of Mr.
Marshall Field.”
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM. M.T. Lincoln Folder.
Card
under author.
288. 1866 Oct. 14
Withers,
William; Memphis,
TN
To: Mr. Wright
ALS; 1p
Original
RE: Letter from orchestra leader at Ford’s
Theater about the time Lincoln was killed.
Card
under author.
289. 1866 Oct. 17
Lincoln,
Mary Todd; Chicago
To: Williamson, Alexander
ALS; 3pp
Facsimile
RE: Complains of her need.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM. M.T. Lincoln folder.
Card
under author.
290. 1866 Nov. 5
Lincoln,
Mary Todd; Chicago
To:
Williamson, A.
ALS; 4pp
Facsimile
RE: Her financial difficulties.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM. M.T. Lincoln folder.
Card
under author.
291. 1866
Emerson,
Ralph Waldo CARD
3pp
RE: Transcript of oration on the death of Lincoln,
copied from "Oratorical Year Book," London
1866.
292. 1867 Oct. 27
Lincoln,
M.T.; Chicago CARD
To: L.J. Cist Esq.; St. Louis, MO
ALS; 1p
Transcript
RE: Response to previous letters.
Add: Original privately owned.
293. 1865 May 29
Bascom,
G.M.; Knoxville,
Tenn. CARD
To: Circular telegram
ALS: 1p
Original
RE: Instructions to officers of Headquarters
District of East Tennessee on observance of June 1 as day of mourning for
Lincoln’s death.
294. 1871 March 16
Luce,
T.; Fall River,
Mass.
To: Boyd
ALS; 4pp
Original
RE: Advertising business; obtaining J.W. Booth's
signature from discarded Newport hotel register.
Card
AL: Assassination
Card
under Booth, John W.
295. 1871-1941
Affidavits
and correspondence concerning authenticity of bed and other articles from the
Peterson bedroom in which Lincoln died.
Eight items - xerox copies of these items are in Museum Authority File.
Card
AL: Relics
296. 1872 March 28
Logan,
Gen. John Alexander
To: Arnold, I.N.
ALS; 2pp
Photostat
RE: Delay in reply to Arnold’s letter caused by Logan’s
efforts for Chicago "Relief Bill"; has sent Arnold copies of relevant
information.
Add: Original in Arnold folder.
Card
under Arnold, I.N.
297. 1872 Nov. 25
Browning,
Orville Hickman;
Quincy, IL
To: Arnold, I.N.
ALS; 8pp
Photostat
RE: Criticism of recent Lincoln biography by Col.
Lamon; Browning’s relationship with Lincoln.
Add: Original in Arnold folder.
Card
AL: Religion
Card
under Arnold I.N.
298. 1872 Nov. 27
Welles,
Gideon
To: Arnold, I.N.
ALS; 8pp
Photostat
RE: Comments on Lincoln for Arnold’s planned
biography.
Add: Original in Arnold folder.
Card
under Arnold, I.N.
299. 1872 Nov. 28
Sherman,
Gen. William Tecumseh;
Chicago
To: Arnold
ALS; 13 pp
Photostat
RE: Account of Sherman’s meeting with Grant and
Lincoln in March 1865.
Add: Original in Arnold folder.
Card
under Arnold, I.N.
300. 1872 Dec. 5
Browning,
O.H.; Quincy,
IL
To: Arnold
ALS; 2pp
Photostat
RE: Granting Arnold permission to use comments in
Browning’s November 25 letter.
Add: Original in Arnold folder.
Card
AL: Religion
Card
under Arnold, I.N.
301. 1872 Dec. 12
Reed,
James A.; Springfield
To: Arnold
ALS: 2pp
Photostat
RE: Seeking information on Lincoln’s “latter and
inner life” for use in lecture to the Friends of Lincoln.
Add: Original in Arnold folder.
Card
AL: Religion
Card
under Arnold, I.N.
302. 1872 Dec. 13
Sumner,
Charles; Senate
Chamber
To: Arnold
ALS; 2pp
Original
RE: Criticism of Lamon's Lincoln biography; inability
to testify as to Lincoln's religious opinions.
Card
AL: Religion
Card
under Arnold, I.N.
303. 1875 April 14
Colfax,
Schuyler; Quincy
To: Jones, K.K.; Quincy
ALS; 2pp
Original
RE: Thanks for photograph of Lincoln during senatorial
campaign. With April 10, 1951 letter from Val Nolan, Jr., Indiana University
School of Law, to CHS Library asking about correspondence between Colfax and “R.
Jones Jr.” in its collection and reply from librarian Margaret Scriven.
Card
AL: Portraits
304. 1875
3pp
Photostat
RE: Copies of reports from May 22 and 24, 1875
Springfield, Ill. Daily State Journal and May 22, 1875 New York Times on Mary
Todd Lincoln’s sanity trial. Gift of Paul
M. Angle, Aug. 1962.
Card: Lincoln, M.T.
305. 1876 March 28
AD;
1p
Original
RE: Unsigned letter and clipping on Lincoln's
suit against Illinois Central Railroad.
Card: Ill. Central Railroad
306. 1875-76
Photostats
and Facsimiles
RE: Records and files from Cook County Probate
Court in the matter of the adjuration and conservatorship of Mary Todd Lincoln.
With letters from Henry Horner to Otto L. Schmidt giving information on the
case and list of documents, and from Horner to Caroline McIlvaine, CHS, asking
that no publicity be given to the gift.
Add: Originals in the custody of the Probate Court
of Cook County.
Card: Lincoln, M.T.
307. 1877 Nov.
Pirtle,
James S.; Louisville,
Ky. CARD
To: Speed, Joshua F. Esq.
ALS; 2pp
Copy
and transcript; transcript made by I. Gillespie
RE: Pirtle’s father’s recollections of Abraham
Lincoln’s uncle Major Mordecai Lincoln.
308. 1879-88
Copy
of contract between Augustus Saint-Gaudens, sculptor, and trustees of the
Lincoln monument fund under the will of Eli Bates for statue of Lincoln. Plus related correspondence.
Card
AL: Portraits, Etc.
309. 1880 Sept. 15
Browning,
O.H.; Quincy
To: Arnold
ALS; 4pp
Photostat
RE:
Recollections of Lincoln as a Circuit Court judge.
Add: Original in Arnold folder.
Card
AL: As A Lawyer
Card: Arnold, I.N.
310.
1880 Sept. 20
Lovejoy,
Owen G.; Princeton
To: Arnold
ALS; 2pp
Photostat
RE:
Letter from son of abolitionist Owen
Lovejoy relating to father’s indictment.
Add:
Original in Arnold folder.
Card: Arnold, I.N.
311. 1881 Feb. 19
Edwards,
Ninian Wirt; Springfield
To: Arnold
ALS; 2pp
Photostat
RE: Relationship of John Todd, appointed
commandant of Illinois in 1778 by Virginia governor Patrick Henry, to Lincoln..
Add: Original in Arnold folder.
Card: Lincoln, M.T.
Card: Arnold, I.N.
312. 1881 March 22
Trumbull,
Lyman; Chicago
To: Arnold
ALS; 1p
Photostat
RE: Regrets inability to attend Literary Club
lecture and hopes talk will be published
Add: Original in Arnold folder.
Card: Arnold, I.N.
313. 1881 Dec. 13
Mack,
Rhoda E.
To: Dahlgren, Mrs. Admiral
ALS; 4pp
Copy
RE:
Need to increase Mary Todd Lincoln’s pension to pay for additional care needed
because of her spinal injury.
Card: Lincoln, M.T.
314. 1883 Feb. 10
Herndon,
William Henry;
Springfield
To: Arnold
ALS; 2pp
Photostat
RE:
Asks to be notified if Arnold plans a visit; requests copy of letter he gave
Arnold; comments on Arnold’s research on Lincoln.
Add: Original in Herndon folder.
Card
AL: Biography
Card
under author.
315. 1883 Sept. 17
Ela,
J.H.; Washington
To: Arnold; Chicago
ALS; 1p
Photostat
RE: Dates of Arnold’s appointment and resignation
as Auditor of the Treasury for the Post Office Dept.
Add: Original in Arnold folder.
Card: Arnold, I.N.
316. 1883 Dec. 21
Surratt,
John H.; Troy, NY
To: Pavey, Darwin C., Esq.
ALS; 1p
Original
RE: Answer to previous letter; states he "has one brother and one
sister living in Baltimore".
Card
under author.
BOX # 261
317. 1884 Feb. 20
Arnold,
I.N.
To:
General Sherman
ALS; 2pp
Photostat
RE: Urges Sherman to consider running for
President as a Republican.
Add: Original in Arnold folder.
Card
under author.
318. 1886 Feb. 1
St.
Gaudens, Augustus; Clarke, Thomas B.; Gilder, Richard Watson
2pp
Transcript
RE: Copy of letter requesting subscriptions for
copies of Leonard Volk’s casts of Lincoln's face and hands, to be presented to
National Museum in Washington..
Card
AL: Portraits, ETC.
319. 1887 Feb. 5
Lincoln,
Abraham
Original
RE: Copy book supposedly used by Lincoln, with
ALS from William Henry Herndon to Charles Gunther, Springfield, IL Feb. 5,
1887.
Card
AL: Autograph; n.d.
320. 1887 May 23
Hay,
John; Cleveland, Ohio
To: Gladwin, E.F.
ALS; 1p
Original
RE: Connection with Lincoln between 1861 and
1865; at Lincoln’s bedside after his assassination.
Card
AL: Assassination
Card
under author.
321. 1888 Dec.
12
Campbell,
A.; La Salle, IL
To: Weik, Jesse W., Esq.
LS; 1p
Transcript
RE: Gift of money to Lincoln & Herndon in
1856..
Card
AL: Political Career Before 1861.
Card
under author.
322. 1892 Sept. 17
Forbes,
Charles
MS; 2pp
Original
RE:
Sworn statement by Lincoln’s personal attendant before notary Anson S. Taylor
concerning suit worn by Lincoln on night of assassination and other belongings
given to Forbes by Mary Lincoln.
Card
AL: Relics
Card
under author.
323. 1902
Barker,
Joseph Nicholas
AD; 12pp
Original
RE:
“What I remember of Abraham Lincoln”; author’s encounters with Lincoln in
1850s.
Card
AL: Anecdotes
Card
under author.
324. 1909 Feb. 15-May 7
DS; 2pp
Original
RE: Certificates of honorary membership in
Lincoln Farm Association, formed to preserve Lincoln’s birthplace as historical
site.
Card
AL: Lincoln Farm Association
325. 1909
Rankin,
McKee
5pp
Transcript
RE: The author, an actor, recounts his acquisition
of two trunks containing the wardrobe of John Wilkes Booth, his later sale of them
and their destruction in a theater fire.
Card: Booth J.W.
326. 1910 May 25
Clover,
Richard
To: Clover, Henry A.; St. Louis, MO
1p
Transcript
RE: Portrait of Lincoln owned by Henry Clover and
painted by Richard’s father; Richard’s memories of Lincoln from sittings at Clover
home..
Card
AL: Portraits, ETC.
327. 1912 Nov. 29
Rand
McNally and Co., Chicago
To: Logan, Frank C.
LS; 1p
Original
RE: Thanks for allowing reproduction of Lincoln’s
knife and cane in Mace’s “Lincoln, the Man of the People.”.
Card
AL: Relics
328. 1914 Nov. 28
Gunsaulus,
F.W.; Chicago
To: Logan, Frank G.
LS; 1p
Original
RE: Sending Logan Eliza Atchison’s collection of
Lincoln china and glassware. With ADS
from Mrs. Atchison.
Card
AL: Relics
329.
1921 Jan. 11
Merryweather,
George CARD
MS; 2pp
Copy
RE: Text from Notes and queries (London),
12s Vii Aug. 21, 1920, by J.N. Dowling, "An earlier Abraham Lincoln,” on book
with 1735 inscription by Abram Lincoln, believed to be an ancestor of the
president.
330. 1921 Feb. 18
Anderson,
W.J.
5pp
Transcript
RE: Lois E. Hillis’ reminiscences of Lincoln in
1849 as told to Anderson.
Card
AL: Anecdotes
Card
under author.
331. 1921 Aug. 5
To: Hambrecht, George P., Professor
6pp
Transcript
RE: Replies to requests for information on
Lincoln.
Card
AL: Anecdotes
Card
under author
332. 1921-1942
Townsend,
W.H.; Beveridge, A.J.; Barker, H.E.
12
items
Photocopies
RE: Correspondence and other items on Lincoln,
many relating to his Kentucky forbears.
With Oct. 24, 1966 letter from Justin Turner to Margaret Scriven, CHS,
donating copies of items from Townsend files.
Card
under authors.
333. 1922 June 28
Schmidt,
Otto L.; Chicago
To: McIlvaine, C.M.
LS; 1p
Original
and typed copy
RE: Schmidt’s father’s recollections of Lincoln.
Card
AL: Anecdotes
334. 1922 July 15
Baum,
Max; Chicago
To: McIlvaine, C.M.
LS; 1p
Original
RE: Articles in the Yearbook of the German
American Historical Society relevant to Lincoln..
335. 1922 Sept. 26 and Oct. 6
Dent,
Thomas; Chicago
To: McIlvaine
ALS; 4pp
Original
RE: Information on Ebenezer Peck, Dr. Charles H.
Ray and others associated with Lincoln.
Card
AL: As a Lawyer
336. 1922 Nov. 18
Weik,
Jesse W.
Mss;
1p
Original
RE: Lincoln's religious belief.
337. 1935
3pp
Typed
copy
RE: Lincoln's Quaker roots.
338. 1941
Typed
genealogical account of Lincoln Group, Harris High School, Petersburg, IL.
RE:
Group of students descended from residents of New Salem and vicinity at the
time of Lincoln, with letter to Mr. Dornseif from group advisor Stella Salveson..
339. 1954 Sept. 20-21
2pp
Photocopy
of Chicago Sun-Times article.
RE:
Gettysburg Address as it might have been rewritten after review by current
officials.
Card
AL: Gettysburg Address
340. n.d., Dec. 3
Lincoln,
M.T.
To: Browning, O.H. Hon.
ALS; 2pp
Facsimile
RE: Asking employment for former White House employee
Thomas Crop.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM. M.T. Lincoln folder.
Card
under author.
341. n.d.
Lincoln,
M.T.
To: Hardin, General and Mrs.
DS; 1p
Facsimile
RE: Calling card, message and envelope.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM. M.T. Lincoln folder.
Card
under author.
342. n.d., July 20
Lincoln,
M.T. CARD
To: Rumsey, Gen.
ALS; 2pp
Facsimile
RE: Regrets her health will not permit her to
visit with him and his niece.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM. M.T. Lincoln folder.
343. n.d.
Lincoln,
M.T.
To: Anthony
ALS; 2pp
Facsimile
RE: Asks that several photographs of her at Mr.
Brady’s gallery be destroyed.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM. M.T. Lincoln folder.
Card
under author.
344.
n.d.
Lincoln,
Abraham
ANS; 1p
Photostat
RE: Facsimile of Lincoln's definition of democracy,
with comment by James H. Bradwell. With
typed copy of information on location of original and letter from Edward
Murphy, Concannon Dillon & Snook, noting return of items from CHS to
Pritchard Estate, Aug. 31, 1948
Card
AL: Autograph
345. n.d.
Lincoln,
Abraham
AD; 2pp
Facsimile
RE: Problems in multiplication and division in
Lincoln's handwriting; leaf from exercise book.
Card
AL: Autograph
346. n.d. Feb. 5
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: Rice, J.H., Hon. and family
Original
RE:
Invitation from the President
Card:
Rice, J.H.
347. n.d.
Lincoln,
Abraham
ALS; 3 items
Facsimiles
and photostats
RE: Short autobiography by Lincoln, certified as
in his writing by David Davis, Lyman Trumbull and Charles Sumner; text by Jesse
Fell on reasons for publishing autobiography, Mar. 20, 1872, with text of
Gettysburg Address and quotes from other Lincoln speeches; photocopy of cover
and title page of volume containing manuscripts of Edward Everett’s and Lincoln’s
addresses at Gettysburg; copy of Lincoln address from this volume.
348. n.d. (about 1856-57)
Lincoln,
Abraham
AM; 2pp
Facsimile
RE: Memo concerning purchaser of property as
party to foreclosure of previous mortgage. Handwriting certified as “true and
genuine” by W.H. Herndon.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
349. n.d.
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: Mueller
AN; 1p
Photostat
RE: Invitation to Jacob F.C. Mueller for
"Thursday evening."
Facsimile-photograph presented by S.H. Kerfoot, Jr., Feb. 12, 1908.
Card
AL: Autograph
350. n.d.
Lincoln,
Abraham
ANS; 1p
Facsimile
RE: Autograph copy excerpt "On
Injunctions" with signature.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
Card
AL: Autograph
351. n.d.
Lincoln,
Abraham
To: Diller, Rowland
ANS; 1p
Facsimile
RE: Request to give Mr. Armstrong furniture varnish,
to be charged to Lincoln's account.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
Card
AL: Autograph
352. n.d.
Blair,
Frank P.
To: Lincoln
ALS; 1p
Original
RE: Request for interview.
353. n.d., Feb. 5
Lincoln,
Abraham
ALS; 1p
Photograph
RE:
Invitation and calling cards from Lincoln
and Mrs. Lincoln.
354. n.d.
Lincoln,
Abraham
AD; 1p
Facsimile
RE: Order of court regarding petition by Sarah
Brown for sale of real estate, to take place on Monday, June 7.
Add:
Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
355. n.d.
?Rice,
Wallace
Original
and transcript
RE: Poem, “By Lincoln's grave.”
356. n.d.
Kaufman,
W.S.
ALS; 2pp
Original
RE: Certification of towel alleged to have been bound
around Lincoln's head after assassination.
357. 1911 Dec. 20
Finnegan,
Peter
To: Deirak, Steven; Chicago
ALS; 1p
Original
RE: Postcard written by Lincoln's supposed
drummer boy. With letter from Sister Marie Celine, Diviak,
R.S.M., Aug. 24, 1950, offering to donate card to CHS.
358. n.d.
Scheel,
James H.
Typed
manuscript; 7pp
RE: Scheel’s association with the Lincoln family as
a boy in Washington.
359. n.d.
Lincoln,
Abraham
AL; 2pp
Photostat
RE: Rules and examples of simple interest.
Add: Originals owned by Abraham Lincoln Bookshop.
360. n.d. NOT IN FILE
Barnard,
John Gross Brig.
MS; 1p
Original
RE: Inscription of page of book - to A. Lincoln,
Pres. of the US.
361. n.d.
Welles,
Gideon
To: Lincoln
MS; 1p
Original
RE: Inscription on what appears to be the flyleaf
of a book: "His excellency Abraham Lincoln from his friend Gideon Welles".
362. n.d.
Clinnin,
Brig. John V.
MS; 7pp
Transcript
RE:
Text of address: "Lincoln the Man."
Card
under author.
363.
n.d.
Hanks,
Dennis
ANS; 1p
Original
RE: Autograph of Lincoln’s cousin.
364. Lincoln, Abraham
AS; 1p
Photostat
RE: Autographs of Henry Clay, Feb. 29, 1848; Lincoln,
Feb.22, 1861, (?), Sept. 27, 1867, and U.S. Grant, May 11, 1876.
365. Lincoln, Abraham
AS; 2pp
Facsimile
RE: Miscellaneous autographs.
Add:
Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
366. Lincoln, Abraham
AS; 1p
Facsimile
RE: Misc. autographs.
Add: Original in CHS Rare Book RM.
367. Anonymous
Transcript;
9 pp.
RE: "First plot against Lincoln's life. Story of a conspiracy to assassinate him in Baltimore
in 1861 - It is defeated by his secret trip through that City to Washington."
368. Gunther, C.F.
Transcript
RE: List of letters and legal documents of
Lincoln’s in Illinois State Historical Library; Gunther’s collection of
Lincolniana.
369. Atkinson, Eleanor
Original
RE: Poem; "To Gutzon Borglum's Head of
Lincoln."
Card
AL: Poetry
370. 1927 Feb. 8
King-Benham,
Mrs. Emma
ALS; 2pp
Original
RE: Poem; "Lincoln." With letter from author submitting poem
written for Lincoln’s 100th anniversary for possible use at 1927 CHS
program.
Card
AL: Poetry
371.
Facsimile
from Sprague Coll.
RE: Miscellaneous documents relating to Lincoln
and Grant.
372. 1859 May 21
Original; 1p
RE: Invoice - Fairbanks and Greenleaf. Said to have been given by Mary Lincoln to
her coachman William P. Brown; with notary public Frank E. Thatcher’s
attestation of validity of signature. Separate typed note, Apr. 22, 1949: “Mr. Angle
says signature is not genuine.”
373. Lincoln, Abraham FORGERY
MS; 1p
Original
RE: Forged misc. letter.
374. Lincoln, Abraham
Original; 1p
RE: Forged misc. autograph.
375. Lincoln, Abraham
Originals
and Photostats
RE: Miscellaneous material from Logan collection. Includes address book of Mrs. Robert Todd Lincoln,
undated, and copies of documents relating to trial of Lincoln’s assassins..
376. Lincoln, Abraham
Originals
and Photostats
RE: Miscellaneous material from Logan collection;
documents and clippings relating to assassination, affidavit of personal
attendant Charles Forbes on coat worn by Lincoln at assassination. With note: “Removed
1/31/02 JK: letter 6/26/1863, marriage license, property survey, letter
9/26/1840, partnership dissolution.”
[377]
Lincoln, Abraham
1863
Sept. 26
Photostat
RE:
Letter to Lincoln requesting appointment of William F. Orcutt as suttler, Rock
Island.
BOX #262
378.
Lincoln, Abraham NOT IN FILE
1/17/2020
RE: Correspondence relating to Logan
collection. Including affidavits and
letters, concerning Lincoln's gold watch, coat, chairs, inkwell; ALS Robert Lincoln,
DS Isabelle and Carrie Hanks, etc. Logan correspondence, Judd Stewart,
Gunsaulus, etc.
379.
Lincoln, Abraham
Originals
and photostats
RE: Portraits etc. Letters relating to Alexander Hesler photo of
Lincoln given to CHS by Philip D. Sang, 1969, with list and correspondence
between Sang and CHS.. With note: “1/27/02
Lincoln misc. folder removed, JK.”
380.
Lincoln, Abraham
1860
June 13 - 1948 Feb. 14
Approx.
50 pieces; originals and photostats
RE: Letters, photographs, printed items on first
oil portrait of Lincoln, completed by Hicks in Springfield, June 13, 1860. Letters by Hicks, William E. Marshall and O.
H. Browning on portrait and its likeness to Lincoln; letters on sale of portrait
by Mrs. Herbert Shipman to Bernon S. Prentice, 1940.
(unnumbered)
Lincoln, Abraham
1911
June 5
Letter,
manuscript and transcript
RE:
Letter from Sister Josephine Meagher to “Dear Joseph” with account of
dedication of Lincoln’s tomb in Springfield, Oct. 15, 1874 and unveiling of
statue at tomb by Dominican nuns Sister Rachel Conway and Meagher.
(unnumbered)
Lincoln, Benjamin
1779
Apr. 17; 1783 May 25
Letters
Letters
to Maj. Thomas Pinckney and unidentified recipient.
(unnumbered)
Lincoln, Enos
1838
Dec. 31
Letter
RE:
Letter to Amasa Lincoln, Athol, Mass., describing trip to Pekin, Illinois and
conditions there.
(unnumbered)
Lincoln, Levi
1789
Aug. 5; 1802 June 28
Letters
RE:
Letters to attorney Timothy Bigelow concerning case of an officer and to
unknown recipient concerning appointment of commissioners.
(unnumbered)
Lincoln, Mary Eunice Harlan (Mrs. Robert Todd Lincoln)
Letters;
originals and copies
RE:
Letters to her by “Minnie” (undated), “E.T.[Mc?] (undated), Henry White, Feb. 10,
1893 (with guest list); biographical information; copy of letter written on her
behalf to Rev. Clarence True Wilson, Dec. 3, 1929
(unnumbered)
Lincoln, Mary Todd
Letters;
originals and copies
RE:
Letter by Leonard Swett urging financial assistance to MTL, Oct. 22, 1865;
letter by MTL to cousin Eliza Stuart Woodson [1871]; letter denying ill feeling
between MTL and Mrs. Mather, Oct. 20, 1874.
(unnumbered)
Lincoln, Mary Todd
Photocopies
RE:
Photocopies of items from various collections relating to MTL; marriage
license, letters to and from MTL and with reference to her; copies of clippings
and reminiscences of MTL by Clara Kern Bayliss donated to CHS by Jessie Northup
Davis with letter to Davis from Margaret Scriven, CHS, Dec. 1, 1960.
1.
Lincoln, Robert Todd
1873
Sept. 17
Photocopy
and transcript
RE:
Letter to Joseph Ennis concerning ownership of lot. With biographical data on RTL
2.
Lincoln, Robert Todd
1873
Sept. 17
ALS;
2 p.
RE:
Letter to Joseph Ennis concerning ownership of lot.
3. Lincoln, Robert Todd
1879
October
Photocopy
and transcript
RE:
Letter concerning ownership of tract of land originally belonging to Augustus
Garrett. With biographical data on RTL.
4.
Lincoln, Robert Todd
1879
October
ALS;
2 p.
RE:
Letter concerning ownership of tract of land originally belonging to Augustus
Garrett.
5.
Lincoln, Robert Todd
1882
Dec. 7
Photocopy
and transcript
RE:
Letter to Menough concerning his request for
autograph letters from Washington officials.
With biographical data on RTL.
6.
Lincoln, Robert Todd
1882
Dec. 7
ALS;
1 p.
RE:
Letter to Menough concerning his request for autograph
letters from Washington officials.
7. Lincoln, Robert Todd
1889
Mar. 30
Photocopy
and transcript
RE:
Letter to Edwards Pierrepont, former minister to Great Britain, written after
Lincoln’s appointment to that position, thanking him for suggestions about Legation
personnel. With biographical data on
RTL.
8. Lincoln, Robert Todd
1889 Mar. 30
ALS with envelope; 1 p.
RE: Letter to Edwards Pierrepont, former minister to
Great Britain, written after Lincoln’s appointment to that position, thanking
him for suggestions about Legation personnel.
9.
Lincoln, Robert Todd
1889 Aug. 12
Photocopy and transcript
RE: Letter concerning “the Cicero land” and life in
London. With biographical data on RTL.
10.
Lincoln, Robert Todd
1889 Aug. 12
ALS; 3 p.
RE: Letter concerning “the Cicero land” and life in
London.
11.
Lincoln, Robert Todd
1892
July 29
Photocopy
and transcript
RE:
Letter to Pierrepont Isham, Esq., concerning possible sale of his Chicago home.
With biographical data on RTL, information on Isham and on Lincoln’s sale of
house when he moved to Washington in 1911.
12. Lincoln, Robert Todd
1892
July 29
ALS;
7 p.
RE:
Letter to Pierrepont Isham,
Esq. on possible sale of his Chicago home.
Lincoln,
Robert Todd 1843-1926; 1 of 11
Papers
1861-1905
Originals
and copies
RE:
Typed excerpt from letter to David Davis, Sept. 4, 1866, on politics (Wentworth
vs. Judd) Original letter to F.B. Carpenter on his portrait of Abraham Lincoln,
Dec. 24, 1866
RTL’s
widow’s gift of George P.A. Healy portrait of Abraham Lincoln to White House; article
from Manuscript Society News, vol. 17, no. 1 (Winter 1996), p. 23-24
Clipping
of poem “Little Kindnesses,” with note in pencil, “Jessie Bates – 1924”
Envelope
with return address “Hildene, Manchester, Vermont,” with names in pencil, “Mrs.
Northrop – Mrs. Bates”
Letter
to H.H. Warner that he is “not a candidate,” May 9, 1884, with envelope (original
and typed copy)
Letter
to George B. Ayres from Leonard W. Volk concerning Ayres’ portrait of Abraham
Lincoln, undated
Letter
to Mrs. C.C. Harris sending autographs of his mother and himself, Sept. 10. (1866?)
Letter
to Thomas B. Bryan concerning Mary Todd Lincoln’s wish that “articles in
question” be sold to benefit Sanitary Fair, May 31, 1865
Letter
to Mrs. Gideon Welles on Abraham Lincoln’s clothes now owned by his former
valet (original, with envelope)
Letter
to I.N. Arnold: RTL has sent copy of book he requested, May 29, 1872 (two photocopies;
original in volume of letters owned by I.N. Arnold estate)
Typed
copy of letter from Isham and Lincoln to Darwin Esmond sent with blank release deed,
Jan. 22, 1876 (original owned by Mr. John S. Goff, Department of History, West
Texas State College; copy given to CHS by Goff)
Letter
to B.F. Ayer on Bar Association dinner, Dec. 2, 1876 (original; gift of Mrs.
Cecil Barnes, 1958)
Letter
to Wm. M. Evarts, Secretary of State, recommending George Schneider of Chicago
as minister to Switzerland, Mar. 12, 1877 (typed copy; original #22 in George
Schneider papers)
Letter
to Rev. Henry Darling, Albany, NY, saying he is not in communication with his
mother, Nov. 15, 1877
Letter
to A.D. (Hager?); cannot give him letters from either his mother or Gen.
Sheridan, Feb. 6, 1879
Letters
to I.N. Arnold (all originals; on War Department stationery, signed by RTL): enclosing
map of Fort Dearborn, Mar. 28, 1881; sending copy of a portrait of his father,
Oct. 8, 1882; on Lee’s escape after Gettysburg, Nov. 11, 1883 and Mar. 27, 1884.
Document
issued by RTL as Secretary of War, Sept. 21, 1881, noting closure of government
offices until after President Garfield’s funeral Sept. 22
Materials
on records and pension status of surviving Fort Dearborn military men: letter
to John Wentworth on War Department stationery signed by RTL, July 19, 1881; memoranda
to RTL on Fort Dearborn military records: from Department of the Department of
the Interior General Land Office, Mar. 15, 1879, May 13, 1881; from Department of the Interior
Pension Office, May 4, 1881; from Adjutant General’s Office, June 11, 1881
(copies)
Letter
to Mr. Brooks with information on Tad for Brooks’ article, Apr. 5, 1882
(original)
Letters
to Albert G. Hager, Chicago Historical Society (all originals; on War
Department stationery, signed by RTL): in favor of giving them letters and
documents relating to his parents, Aug. 27, 1882; Civil War documents must be
obtained through a congressman, not War Department, Oct. 16, 1882; documents
sent to CHS by Surgeon General in 1878 contain material requested Dec. 22 by
AGH, Jan. 25, 1883; documents AGH requested on Feb. 1 have been mailed, Feb.
13, 1883; reply to request for Civil War army registers, Apr. 17, 1884; offer
to send CHS copy of Volunteer Army Register, Nov. 26, 1884
Letter
to A.T. Andreas enclosing tracings of signature of former surgeon’s mate John
Cooper, May 14, 1883
Form
sent to libraries asking them to notify War Department which of the first five
volumes of Civil War records they have received, Mar. 7, 1884
Telegram
to E.B. Washburne regretting inability to attend Mr. Arnold’s funeral, Apr. 25,
1884
Letter
to S.N. Kerfoot referring request to Secretary of Treasury, June 23, 1884
Letter
to George W. Smith concerning status of Dr. Truman W. Miller, Dec. 11, 1884
Letter
from John G. Nicolay asking if CHS has copies of 1837-38 Sangamo Journal, May
4, 1887, with note to “Mr. Hager” by RTL, May 9
Corn
Exchange Bank envelope with signature “C.L. Hutchinson,” undated
Letter
to A.K. Rodgers; unwilling to accept higher office, Jan. 31, 1888
Letter
to Miss Arnold thanking her for her note, with envelope postmarked May 3, 1888
Letter
to John Moses, CHS, concerning portrait of Colonel John Todd, Mar. 28, 1889
Letter
to J.S. Blackburne, U.S. Senate, favoring retention of Mrs. Helm, Apr. 12,
1889, with Blackburne’s note to her
Letter
to William Bross before RTL’s departure as Minister to England, May 8, 1889 (note:
Xerox copy of original in William Bross papers)
Letter
to “My dear Doctor” sending note of introduction for use in Constantinople, London,
July 7, 1889
Letter
to B.F. Tracy, Secretary of the Navy, introducing S.H. Kerfoot, Nov. 29, 1890
Letter
to C.L. Hutchinson, Corn Exchange National Bank, thanking him for loan of
photograph of his father
Letter
to Mrs. Palmer; will call on her the following Friday, Nov. 1, 1892
Letter
to Mrs. Palmer; cannot drive with her the next Monday, Sept. 27, 1893
Letter
to Mrs. Ayer: cannot accept her invitation, June 5, 1894; undated
“Lincoln
Memorial at Dr. Sizoo’s Church,” unidentified newspaper clipping on gift by
Mrs. Robert Todd Lincoln and other relatives of the late president to rebuild
tower of New York Avenue Presbyterian Church; undated
Photocopies,
“The-News,” relating to the Lincolns’ reception in Chicago and arrival in
England (source unidentified) [1889]
“Manchester’s
Distinguished Resident” [Robert Lincoln’s summer residence in Manchester, Vt.],
copy, Troy, N.Y. Times, Aug. 23, 1904
Lincoln,
Robert Todd 1843-1926; 2 of 11
Paper
1906-62; undated items
Originals
and copies
Letter
to Mrs. J.H. Orne concerning his mother’s mental health, June 1, 1875
“Robert
T. Lincoln ‘Splendid Man,’ says R.C. Wagner, Albany, Friend 26 years” (photocopy
of clipping from Albany News after death of RTL, undated)
Resolution
of Ekwanok Country Club on death of president RTL, July 26, 1925
“Many
Pay Tribute to Robert Lincoln,” clipping, New York Times, July (28?) 1925 (photocopy)
Letter
to “My dear Strobel” [Charles Louis Strobel, 1852-1936] on “the Inter-Ocean editorial
and the Marx [Kossuth Marks, insurance man?] speech, Nov. 14, 1907 (original
and typed copy; gift of James H. Mitchell, M.D., August 1957, with letter of
thanks to Mitchell from Paul M. Angle, CHS, Aug. 2, 1957)
Clipping
from “The Daily News, Chas. S. Rogers, Publisher,” on RTL’s resignation as head
of Pullman, Nov. 12, 1905 (photocopy)
Letter
to Joseph Leiter concerning Reorganization Committee and $700,000 traction
bonds, Sept. 19, 1907
Correspondence
relating to 1840s daguerreotype of Lincoln in CHS collection: letter from
Samuel Willard questioning authenticity, Mar. 10, 1909; RTL’s justification,
Mar. 22; Willard’s reply accepting RTL’s view, Mar. 23
Letter
from Lincoln A. Hagerty requesting autograph of Abraham Lincoln for his
collection, Sept. 21, 1910; letter from Hegarty thanking RTL for bound copy of
Gettysburg Address and half-tone portrait of Abraham Lincoln, Jan. 8, 1911
Letter
to Miss McIlvaine, CHS, asking name of artist of oil portrait of Abraham
Lincoln in CHS collection, May 20, 1914
Letter
to “My dear [?] Brewster” on purchase of “Kentucky [Whitney?] bond,” Dec. 10,
1914
Letter
to Hon. Frank B. Lowden enclosing holograph check of Abraham Lincoln, June 29,
1915, with copy of check
Letter
to William J. Chalmers sending copy of Brady photograph of Abraham Lincoln,
Mar. 29, 1916
Letter
to David Gibson on photograph of Abraham Lincoln to be given to Bartow A. Ulrich,
Aug. 3, 1916 (photocopy)
Letter
to Judge Payne thanking him for sending Colonel Carbaugh’s book, Mar. 22, 1918
Letter
to Miss Cordelia Jackson thanking her for Chronicles of Georgetown, Aug. 2,
1918 (with note: “I am happy to share this photostat with you. The original is my in [sic] Collection of
Historical Manuscripts. Alexander
William Armour, the Nassau Club, Princeton, N.J. 10/17/47”)
Letter
to “My dear Thatcher” returning to him RTL’s letter to Mrs. Orme, Oct. 20, 1918
Letter
to Lieut. Col. George V. Lammar (?), Recorder, saying he no longer lives in
Chicago, May 6, 1919
Letter
to Miss McIlvaine on contribution to Gold Star Sons memorial, Nov. 2, 1919
Account
by R.T. Spencer of RTL’s visit to CHS Lincoln exhibit, Feb. 26, 1920 (original
and photocopy)
Letter
thanking Miss McIlvaine for Judge Cutting’s address and photograph of picture,
Apr. 19, 1920
Material
on RTL’s contribution to CHS’ Charles F. Gunther fund; letters to “My dear
Harriet,” May 8 and June 3. 1920; letter to Miss McIlvaine enclosing RTL’s
$1000 check, June 3; check, June 5; letter to Miss McIlvaine concerning
incunabula in collection, Sept. 2
Material
on Abraham Lincoln watch chain: letter to RTL from “Librarian” (Miss McIlvaine,
CHS), chain in collection of Oliver Barrett, asks for Lincoln manuscript to offer
to him in exchange for it, Nov. 22, 1920; RTL’s reply and comment on location
for CHS building, Dec. 7, 1920; McIlvaine’s report to RTL on negotiations with
Barrett, Feb. 2, 1921; RTL’s reply, Feb. 8
Telegram
to McIlvaine from RTL saying he cannot answer her question, Feb. 21 (1921?)
Letter
from CMM (McIlvaine) to RTL asking for information on date of Abraham Lincoln’s
first visit to Chicago, Nov. 28, 1921
Letter
to McIlvaine from RTL: Healy’s is the best portrait of his father; RTL has not
read Bradford’s article on MTL in September Harper’s; Sept. 21, 1925
Letter
to President [Coolidge] thanking Coolidge for acknowledging RTL’s gift of
portrait of his mother, Nov. 21, 1925 (copy)
Letter
to “Todd” (RTL) from sixth grade student Lyman Mangold, New Holland, IL, Feb.
18, 1926
Correspondence
between RTL and Clive Runnells on dedication of Saint Gaudens statue; invitation
by Runnells to dedication, May 27, 1926; letter from Runnells to RTL with photos
of dedication, June 4, 1926 (copy); letter to Runnells from RTL thanking him
for pictures, June 10, 1926
Letter
to Mrs. Palmer on “60 Lake Shore Drive” stationery referring to Lafayette book
and saying he may call, Monday, Jan. 1 (no year given)
“Lincoln,
Long Vermont Guest, Seen As Native,” RTL obituary from Albany News, July 28,
1926 (photocopy)
“Mr.
Coolidge Pays Tribute to Memory of Robert Lincoln,” New York Herald Tribune,
July 28, 1926 (photocopy; 2 copies)
“Simple
Rites Mark Lincoln Funeral Today,” Albany News, July 29, 1926 (photocopy)
“Simple
Rites Mark Funeral of R.T. Lincoln,” New York Herald Tribune, July 29, 1926 (photocopy)
“Robert
Lincoln Burial Rites Are Simple,” unidentified newspaper clipping, July 30,
1926 (photocopy)
“Male
Line of Lincolns Is Ended,” by A.H. Ulm, unidentified and undated clipping (photocopy)
“Robert
T. Lincoln,” obituary; unidentified and undated clipping (photocopy)
“Robert
Todd Lincoln,” Albany News, undated clipping (photocopy)
“Premier
and Lincoln Meet,” newspaper photograph of RTL, David Lloyd-George, Mrs. Lloyd-George
and Miss Megan Lloyd-George, Manchester, Vt., undated (photocopy)
“At
Appomattox,” letter by James Mortimer Montgomery to New York Herald; RTL on
Grant’s staff and was present at Lee’s surrender; New York, May 24 (no year
given) (photocopy)
Unidentified
newspaper clipping quoting London Star’s comment on RTL as new Minister to
England, undated (photocopy)
Unidentified
newspaper clipping on Lincolns, Mrs. McCormick and her sister Miss Josie Medill
at Queen’s Drawing Room, undated (photocopy)
“Robert
Todd Lincoln, Lawyer, Executive and Public Servant,” paper read by Harry J.
Dunbaugh before the Fortnightly, May 2, 1962
Leather-covered
book with text of resolution by John Crerar Library honoring RTL as former trustee,
Jan. 2, 1927
Calling
cards: Mrs. Melbert B. Cary, 18 East 60th St.; Mrs. Whitelaw Reid,
451 Madison Avenue, with note, “Dear Mrs. Lincoln, Do please try to come if you
can, Elisabeth Reid”; Mrs. Harry Osborne Taylor, 135 East Sixty-Sixth Street,
with note “For Mrs. Charles Isham,122 East 38th St., Dear Mary,
These are the pics etc. for Charles to look over & I will come in at 5 this
P.M. Monday.”
Clipping:
“Minister Lincoln Talks,” account of RTL’s speech at 106th
anniversary of Christ Church, undated (photocopy)
Message
on Associated Press letterhead from Eben A. Ayres to W.H. Shaw, Manchester,
Vt., asking for any available information on movement of RTL’s body to Springfield;
Boston, Nov. 22, 1926
Document
stating that RTL’s body will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery rather
than Springfield; Manchester, Vt., Oct. 21, 1926
“R.T.
Lincoln, ‘Liberator’s’ Son, Dies at 82,” obituary, New York Herald Tribune,
July 27, 1926 (photocopy)
“Robert
T. Lincoln, Son of the Immortal Abe, Refused to Bask in Light of Father’s Fame;
Made Own Successful Way in Business,” Brooklyn Eagle, undated (photocopy)
Letter
from Calvin Coolidge thanking RTL for gift of mother’s portrait, Dec. 29, 1925
(copy)
“In
Memory of Lincoln,” newspaper clipping on Mrs. Robert Todd Lincoln’s gift to
Library of Congress of two family Bibles and a medal given to Mary Lincoln by French
citizens after her husband’s death, unidentified and undated (photocopy)
Card
of sympathy to RTL’s wife, with envelope, postmarked Philadelphia, July 26, 1926
Letter
by RTL to R.W. Gilder, Century Magazine, refusing offer to write article on “Mr.
Field” (Marshall Field), Feb. 12, 1906 (copy)
Letter
to John B. Fisher on Mr. Van den Berghem’s statuette
of Abraham Lincoln, undated (copy)
Letter
from Sally B. Orne to RTL about his mother, Aug. 6 [1875] (copy)
Poem
by J.M.C. “To Mrs. Robert Lincoln, remembering Sept. 4 at Manchester,” Sept. 14
[probably 1923]
Handwritten
quote (in RTL’s writing?) on Abraham Lincoln’s trip by boat to City Point, Va.,
from: “Memoirs & Letters of Charles Sumner, Vol. 4 (1850-1874) in Cong.
Library,” p. 233
Letter
to Sen. W.D. Washburn concerning pictures of Abraham Lincoln, undated
Eulogy
of RTL by D. Cunningham-Graeme given to congregation the Sunday after his death
(copy)
Handwritten
summary of Russian history up to liberation of serfs in 1863, “Coll. Robert T.
Lincoln”