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Letter, Winfield Scott to Goold Hoyt, March 16th

Winfield Scott

This handwritten note, from Winfield Scott in New Orleans to Goold Hoyt in New York, informs of a "Bad turn last night. Again well as usual." The cream colored paper is creased in three places. This note was found tipped into volume one of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, Fitz John Porter to John L. Roper, March 27, 1899

Fitz John Porter

This handwritten letter, dated March 27, 1899, is written from Fitz John Porter, a career United States Army officer and a Union general during the American Civil War to John L. Roper. This letter was found tipped into volume five, between pages 388-389 of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Facsimile, Land Warrant issued to Abraham Linkhorn (Lincoln)

This is a facsimile of a land warrant issued to Abraham Linkhorn (Lincoln) by the commonwealth of Virginia for four hundred acres of land. The warrant is dated March 4, 1780. The caption beneath reads "Land Warrant Issued to Abraham Linkhorn (Lincoln). The original, of which this is a reduced fac-simile, is in the possession of Colonel R. T. Durrett, Louisville, Ky." The facsimile is on page 10 within volume one of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Facsimile, Lincoln's Claim on Licking River From the Field Book of Daniel Boone, December 11, 1782

This is a facsimile of Lincoln's claim on the Licking River as taken from Daniel Boone's field book. The record states that "Abraham Lincoln enters 500 acres of land on a treasury warrant no. 5994 beginning [sic] opposite Charles Yancey's upper Line on the South Side of the River running [sic] South 200 polses then up the River for Sanity. 11th December 1782 Daniel Boone." The caption beneath the facsimile reads "Fac-Simile from the Field-Book of Daniel Boone. This record of the Lincoln Claim on Licking River is from the original in possession of Lyman C. Draper, Madison, Wis." The facsimile appears on page 12 of volume one of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Facsimile, Marriage Bond of Thomas Lincoln

This is a facsimile of Thomas Lincoln's marriage bond to marry Nancy Hanks. The bond is for fifty dollars to be paid to the governor of Kentucky. The caption beneath bond reads "Fac-simile of the marriage bond of Thomas Lincoln." The facsimile appears on page 22 of volume one of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Facsimile of the Final Emancipation Proclamation of January 1, 1863

This is a facsimile of the handwritten and typed final draft of the Emancipation Proclamation as presented by the president of the United States of America. The facsimile covers pages 422-428 of volume six of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay. The caption above reads "Facsimile (From the Original Ms. In Possession of the Authors) of the First Draft of the Emancipation Proclamation, Shown to the Cabinet in July 1862."
Facsimile of the First Draft of the Emancipation Proclamation, July 1862

This is a facsimile of the handwritten first draft of the Emancipation Proclamation as shown to the cabinet in July, 1862. The facsimile covers pages 402-404 of volume six of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay. The caption above reads "Facsimile (From the Original Ms. In Possession of the Authors) of the First Draft of the Emancipation Proclamation, Shown to the Cabinet in July 1862."
Soldier's Discharge from the Black Hawk War, Signed by Abraham Lincoln, September 21, 1832

This is a facsimile of a soldier's discharge from the Black Hawk War, signed by the captain, Abraham Lincoln. The discharge is for Lewis Homer [?] who served as a private in the Company of Mounted Volunteers. Homer was enrolled on April 21, 1832 and honorably discharged on June 7, 1832 after serving 48 days. The title of the figure describes what it is and explains that it was in possession of O. H. Oldroyd, Springfield, Illinois. The discharge appears on page 92 of volume one of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Surveyor's Certificate from Jefferson County, Kentucky

This is copy of a Surveyor's Certificate for 400 acres of land in Jefferson County, Kentucky by virtue of a treasury Warrant on behalf of Abraham Linkhorn. The certificate includes a small illustration of the land described. The caption beneath the survey reads "Surveyor's Certificate (Slightly Reduced), taken from record book "B," Page 60, in the office of Jefferson County, Kentucky." The surveyor's certificate appears on page 12 of volume one of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, Hannibal Hamlin to Isaac Morken, April 10, 1889

Hannibal Hamlin

This handwritten letter, dated April 10, 1889, is written from Hannibal Hamlin to Isaac Morken informing Morken of an article enclosed for potential use in the Mark and Express. Hannibal Hamlin was vice president of the United States under Abraham Lincoln from 1861 to 1865, the first Republican vice president. This letter was found tipped in between pages 276-277 of volume two of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, General Braxton Bragg to S. Q. Cist, April 19, 1888

Braxton Bragg

This handwritten letter, dated April 19, 1888, is written from General Braxton Bragg in Lowndesboro to S. Q. Cist in St. Louis, Missouri concerning a previous letter that is presumed lost and the request Cist had made in a previous letter. Bragg offers his willingness to oblige him if Cist would repeat the inquiry. The letter was found tipped into of volume eight, in pages 78-79 of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, General John M. Schofield to Miss Scott, August 27, 1888

John M. Schofield

This handwritten letter, dated August 27, 1888, is written from General John M. Schofield, an American soldier who held major commands during the American Civil War, to Miss Scott. The letter informs her that he will comply with her request. This letter was found tipped into volume six, between pages 374-375 of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, W.T. Sherman to Napoleon Sarony and Son, February 21, 1888

W. T. Sherman

This handwritten letter, dated February 21, 1888, is written from W.T. Sherman to Napoleon Sarony and Son discussing various photographs. The letter was found tipped into of volume eight, in pages 470-471 of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay. The letter was tipped in pages 470-471 from volume nine of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, Robert Todd Lincoln to L. P. Hubbard, December 15, 1884

Robert Todd Lincoln

This handwritten letter, dated December 15, 1884, is from Robert Todd Lincoln in Washington, DC to L. P. Hubbard in New York City. The letter asks Hubbard to express his regrets to the Committee of Arrangements New England Society Annual Dinner. The letter is written on War Department, Washington Stationary. This note was found tipped into volume one of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, Alexander H. Stephens to Levi P. Morton, August 10, 1882

Alexander Stephens

This letter, dated August 10, 1882, is written from Alexander H. Stephens, an American politician who served as the vice president of the Confederate States from 1861 to 1865, to Levi P. Morton, the 22nd vice president of the United States from 1889 to 1893. The letter offers an introduction to a friend of Stephens, J. Barrett Cohen of South Carolina. This note was found tipped into volume three, between pages 198-199 of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, Phil Sheridan to Cist, September 16, 1881

Philip Sheridan

This handwritten letter, dated September 16, 1881, is written from Philip Sheridan to someone addressed as Cist as a response to a previous request by Cist to explain that he does not do public speeches and would need to be excused from the program. The letter was found tipped into pages 152-153 of volume nine of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, Henry Ward Beecher to Gabriel Gale, March 6, 1879

Henry Ward Beecher

This handwritten letter, dated March 6, 1879, is written from Henry Ward Beecher, an American Congregationalist clergyman, social reformer, and speaker, known for his support of the abolition of slavery, his emphasis on God's love, and his 1875 adultery trial, to Gabriel Gale lamenting that the "whole world has become a whispering gallery" and how reporters routinely share things not meant to be shared. The letter is written on Brooklyn, New York stationary. The letter was found tipped into pages 278-279 of volume nine of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, General John A. Logan to General William E. Strong, January 28, 1879

John A. Logan

This handwritten letter, dated January 28, 1879, is written from General John A. Logan to General William E. Strong, both generals in the Union Army in the American Civil War. The letter is a friendly exchange. This letter was found tipped into volume seven, between pages 168-169 of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, Sam Houston to Unknown, dated June 11th 1846

Sam Houston

This handwritten letter, dated June 11, 1846, is from Sam Houston in Washington, D. C. to an unknown recipient and was found between pages 232-233. The letter speaks of Texas and land information that was requested. This note was found tipped into volume one of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, P. G. T. Beauregard to Colonel Jonathan Bunch, February 8, 1874

P.G.T. Beauregard

This handwritten letter, dated February 8, 1874, is written from P. G. T. Beauregard to Colonel Jonathan Bunch informing Bunch that Beauregard will send a letter for Bunch. The letter was found tipped into pages 410-411 of volume nine of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay
Letter, George B. McClellan, January 16, 1874

George B. McClellan

This handwritten letter is written from George B. McClellan, Civil War Union general, to an unknown person to decline an invitation. This letter was found tipped into volume four of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, John G. Nicolay to Major Benjamin Perley Poore, September 5, 1874

John Nicolay

This handwritten letter, dated September 5, 1874, is from John G. Nicolay in Greenland, New Hampshire to Major Benjamin Perley Poore in Newburyport , Massachusetts . The letter reminds Poore of his offer to speak to the literary executor of the late Senator in order for Nicolay to examine some papers for his Lincoln History. The letter goes on to offer Nicolay's schedule and when he hopes to be able to research. This note was found tipped into volume one of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, Samuel P. Chase to unknown, December 20, 1872

Samuel P. Chase

This handwritten letter, dated December 20, 1872, is written from Samuel P. Chase to an unknown person. This brief letter is largely illegible though "Alma Mater" is mentioned. This letter was found tipped into volume six, between pages 224-225 of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, Joseph Eggleston Johnston to O. A. Nesmith, September 14, 1872,

Joseph Eggleston Johnston

This handwritten letter, dated September 14, 1872, is written from Joseph Eggleston (J.E.) Johnston, an American career army officer who entered the Confederate States Army as one of its most senior general officers to O. A. Nesmith. The letter describes the autograph of General Jackson that Johnston enclosed with the note. This letter was found tipped into volume four, between pages 360-361 of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, Benjamin Butler to unknown, October 6, 1871

Benjamin Butler

This handwritten letter, dated October 6, 1871, is written from Benjamin Butler, an American major general of the Union Army, politician, lawyer and businessman from Massachusetts, to an unknown person. The letter authorizes publication of Butler's lecture. This letter was found tipped into volume five, between pages 282-283 of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.