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Letter, Gideon Welles to James s. Petrie, February 13, 1871

Gideon Wells

This letter, dated February 13, 1871, from Gideon Welles, the United States Secretary of the Navy from 1861 to 1869, a cabinet post he was awarded after supporting Abraham Lincoln in the 1860 election, to James S. Petrie in response to earlier communication. This note was found tipped into volume three, between pages 372-373 of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, Major General John A. Dix to William O. Rogers, November 13, 1869

John A. Dix

This handwritten letter, dated November 13, 1869, is written from Major General John A. Dix to William O. Rogers. The letter informs Rogers that Dix will comply with Rogers' request. This letter was found tipped into volume four, between pages 308-309 of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, Oliver O. Howard to Miss Ellen S. Yancy,

O. O. Howard

This handwritten letter, dated March 1, 1869, is written from Oliver O. Howard to Miss Ellen S. Yancy letting Yancy know that he is happy to comply with Yancy's request. The letter is written on War Department Bureau of Refugee, Freedman, and Abandoned Lands letterhead. The letter was found tipped into pages 256-257 of volume nine of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, Bayard Taylor to unknown, August 21, 1869

Bayard Taylor

This handwritten letter, dated August 21, 1869, is written from Bayard Taylor, an American poet, literary critic, translator, travel author, and diplomat. The letter discusses Taylor's travel plans. The location and date is located at the bottom of the letter. This letter was found tipped into volume four, between pages 106-107 of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, General John Wood to General Charles W. Darling, January 18, 1869

John Wood

This handwritten letter, dated January 18, 1869, is written from General John Wood to General Charles W. Darling discusses the potential publication of two letters. This letter was found tipped into volume four, between pages 128-129 of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, William Cullen Bryant to O. A. Nesmith, September 3, 1868

William Cullen Bryant

This letter, dated September 3, 1868, is written from William Cullen Bryant, an American romantic poet, journalist, and long-time editor of the New York Evening Post, to his lawyer, O. A. Nesmith. This note was found tipped into volume three, between pages 258-259 of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, Horatio Seymour to O. A. Nesmith, November 18, 1868

Horatio Seymour

This handwritten letter, dated November 18, 1868, is from Horatio Seymour to O. A. Nesmith as a reply to Nesmith's request to let him know that he doesn't have any autographs of interest. The letter was found tipped into pages 274-275 of volume nine of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, Edwin Stanton to M.D. Phillips, February 3, 1868

Edwin M. Stanton

This handwritten letter, dated February 3, 1868, is from Edwin Stanton, an American lawyer and politician who served as Secretary of War under the Lincoln Administration during most of the American Civil War, to M.D. Phillips. The letter is an acknowledgment of Phillips' kind sentiments. This letter was found tipped into volume five, between pages 124-125 of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Diploma, Edward A. Moore, Washington College, Virginia, June 20, 1867

This diploma certifies that Mr. Edward A. Moore, Virginia, has successfully completed the course of study for the degree of Bachelor of Arts in the school of mathematics at Washington College in Virginia. The diploma is dated June 20, 1867 and is signed by the clerk of faculty, the college's president, and the professor of Mathematics. This diploma was found tipped into volume six of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, John Bright to Gideon Welles, January 30, 1865

John Bright

This handwritten letter, dated January 30, 1865, is written from John Bright in Rochdale, England to Gideon Welles in Washington, D. C. concerning the request on behalf of Bright's neighbor who's son was killed in service of the United States Navy. The neighbor, Mrs. Hawkins, requires assistance receiving the money owed to her upon the passing of her son. The letter was found tipped into pages 258-259 of volume eight, in pages 258-259 of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, Simon Cameron to General George H. Thomas, June 10, 1865

Simon Cameron

This letter, dated June 10, 1865, is written from Simon Cameron, a Pennsylvania representative in the United States Senate and United States Secretary of War under President Abraham Lincoln at the start of the American Civil War, to General George H. Thomas, an American general in the Union Army during the American Civil War, one of the principal commanders in the Western Theater. The letter discusses the commission of some officers. This note was found tipped into volume three, between pages 354-355 of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, Ulysses S. Grant to Charles A. Dana, March 14, 1865

Ulysses S. Grant

This handwritten letter, dated March 14, 1865, is written from Ulysses S. Grant to Charles A. Dana who served as Assistant Secretary of War during the American Civil War, playing especially the role of the liaison between the War Department and General Ulysses S. Grant. The letter informs Dana of some things concerning General Sherman, the Surgeon General, Secretary of War, and Major General J. M. Schofield. The letter is on "Head quarters Armies of the United States" letterhead and is signed "U. S. Grant, Lieutenant General". This letter was found tipped into volume seven, between pages 282-283 of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, George G. Meade to A. M. Gayley, December 12, 1865

George G. Meade

This handwritten letter, dated December 12, 1865, is written from George G. Meade, a United States Army officer and civil engineer best known for decisively defeating Confederate General Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Gettysburg in the American Civil War, to A. M. Gayley. The letter is a thank you note for some items that were sent to him. There is some staining in the center of the page. This letter was found tipped into volume seven, between pages 262-263 of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Ten-dollar Bill from the Confederate States of America, February 17, 1864

This is a Confederate ten-dollar bill with an illustration of men in uniform at the center, riding horses while in the background soldiers stand near a cannon on wheels. On either side of the illustration are two dark shields with the inscriptions, "Two Years After The Ratification of a Treaty of Peace Between" and on the right, "The Confederate States and the United States of America". The identifying number of the bill is handwritten below on both sides of the illustration, No. 70042. Underneath the illustration, printed in large block letters is the inscription, "The Confederate States of America Will Pay Ten Dollars to Bearer, Richmond, February 17th 1864. 10". The bottom is signed on the left by M Anderson for Regr. and on the right by, J Wilson for Treasr. Below Coffin's signature is inscribed the engravers name. The left edge of the currency has a border that is densely patterned surrounding the word, "ten", printed vertically. Along the inner edge of the border are the printers’ name. On the right is a heavily decorated scalloped edge circle with the number "10" in the center. Below in an oval is a portrait of Robert Mercer Taliaferro Hunter. The back of the note is all in blue ink. On each corner of the rectangular shape are decorative concentric designed circles with the number "10" in the center. The word "ten" is in bold lettering with horizontal stripes at the center of the note. This bill was found tipped into pages 40-41 of volume six of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, Charles Francis Adams to J.P. Battershall, November 30, 1864

Charles Francis Adams

This handwritten letter, dated November 30, 1864, is written from Charles Francis Adams, an American historical editor, writer, politician, and diplomat, to J.P. Battershall. The letter explains that Adams cannot find an autograph that Battershall is in search of. This letter was found tipped into volume five, between pages 2-3 of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, John Hay to Gardner Tufts, dated October 26, 1864,

John Hay

This handwritten letter, dated October 26, 1864, is from John Hay to Gardner Tufts. The subject of the letter is the president's order in the case of Alfred G. Laurence and for the recipient to expect to receive them when asked for. The letter is written on Executive Mansion stationary. This note was found tipped into volume one of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, W. S. Rosecrans to General George H. Thomas, December 7, 1863

William Starke Rosecrans

This handwritten letter, dated December 7, 1863, is written from W. S. Rosecrans, a Union general during the American Civil War to General George H. Thomas, an American general in the Union Army during the American Civil War and one of the principal commanders in the Western Theater. The letter describes the work of a Mr. Bourlin and Rosecrans' desire to send him to work with General Thomas as Bourlin is too well known to be of further use to Rosecrans's unit. There are visible blemishes on the paper due to ink smudges. This letter was found tipped into volume six, between pages 336-337 of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, General Winfield S. Hancock to Spencer Richardson and Thompson, July 20, 1862

Winfield S. Hancock

This handwritten letter, dated July 20, 1862, is from General Winfield S. Hancock, a Union general in the American Civil War, to Spencer Richardson and Thompson. The letter requests some things for his uniform. There is writing up the middle of the page and the back includes the author's name and the date. This letter was found tipped into volume seven, between pages 254-255 of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
John Brown Song (John Brown's Body), Lyric Sheet

This is a lyric sheet for a song titled "Glory Hally, Hallelujah! or the John Brown Song" now known by the title "John Brown's Body", a United States marching song about the abolitionist John Brown. The lyrics are surrounded by United States Flag imagery and the United States shield. The publisher is identified at the bottom of the sheet. This fragile broadside was found tipped in between pages 204-205 of volume two of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Excerpt from Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard, signed by Edward Everett, September 10, 1860

Edward Everett

This is an excerpt from "Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard" by Thomas Gray. The quote is handwritten on a piece of paper and signed by Edward Everett and dated September 10, 1860. The quote reads "The boast of heraldry, the pomp of power, And all that beauty, all that wealth e'er gave awaits alike the' inevitable hour, The paths of glory lead but to the grave." This excerpt was found tipped into volume eight, between pages 198-199 of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, Abraham Lincoln to G. N. P. Gale Esq., dated December 17,1860

Abraham Lincoln

This handwritten letter, dated December 17, 1860, is from Abraham Lincoln to G. N. P. Gale Esq., The letter reads "Dear Sir--Herewith I send you my autograph which you request. Yours Truly, A. Lincoln" The letter is located between the unnumbered pages, 5 pages after the title page. The letter is written on a small card that has what appears to be glue stains along the edges. This note was found tipped into volume one of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, James Shields to T. [A.?] Cherry, August 20, 1859

James Shields

This handwritten letter, dated August 20, 1859 is from James Shields to T. [A.?} Cherry. The script is difficult to read but mentions that he is hardly ever at home, and compares Minnesota to Washington in some way. The paper is discolored in several places. This note was found tipped into volume one of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, Daniel Sickles to Major Hall, December 9, 1859

Daniel Sickles

This handwritten letter, dated December 9, 1859, is written from Daniel Edgar Sickles, an American politician, soldier, and diplomat, to Major Hall. The letter speaks of candidates and applications, though is it unclear what the letter is referring to, as the handwriting is difficult to read. There are stains on the pages. The second page is signed, "Yours, D. Sickles" and the third page is a "P. S." This letter was found tipped into volume seven, between pages 220-221 of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, Horace Greeley to J. H. Smith, April 21, 1858

Horace Greely

This handwritten letter, dated April 21, 1858, is written from Horace Greely to J. H. Smith complimenting Smith on the quality of his book, noting it's "life-like pictures" and assuring him that I will "sell widely if so published." This letter was found tipped in between pages 264-264 of volume two of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.
Letter, William H. Seward to James Kelly, January 9, 1858

William H. Seward

This letter, dated January 9, 1858, is from William H. Seward, an American politician who served as United States Secretary of State from 1861 to 1869 to James Kelly, a United States senator for Oregon from 1871 to 1877, and later Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court. This note was found tipped into volume three, between pages 348-349 of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.