Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

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Newspaper Clipping, "A Frightful Picture"

This newspaper clipping relays a story from London, England, of the deplorable nature of the drunken population there .
Newspaper Clipping, "Shocking Rebel Barbarities"

This newspaper clipping describes a string of murders and attempted murders carried out in Massachusetts by a three men over the course of several weeks. The newspaper that the clipping came from is not identified.
Railroad Ticket from Canton, Mississippi to Grenada, Mississippi

This Quartermaster's Department, C. S. A. railroad company coupon is for one seat going from Canton, Mississippi to Grenada, Mississippi, issued at Selma, Alabama.
Emilie Todd Helm's Account of Mary Todd and Abraham Lincoln's Marriage, Relationship and Lives

This handwritten account of Mary Todd and Abraham Lincoln's courtship, wedding, marriage, and relationship is relayed by Emilie Todd Helm, Mary Todd Lincoln's half sister. Helm's telling of the story relays that Mary Todd and Abraham Lincoln had a small wedding and a strong, respectful marriage. Helm discounts the rumors that Lincoln had many love affairs between the time he met Mary Todd and when they married stating that since Mary Todd went to Springfield in 1839 and she and Lincoln married in 1840, "there certainly could not have been so many love affairs." Helm's account includes excerpts of letters she received from Mary Todd Lincoln from February 3, 1852, November 23, 1856, February 16, 1857, and September 20, 1857. Helm's account ends with describing Mary Todd Lincoln's final days, her death, and funeral.
Signature, Gideon Welles

This signature of Gideon Welles is clipped from a larger page and is signed "Very respectfully your ob't serv't, Gideon Welles, Sec'y of the Navy." Welles was 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.
Signature, Jess W. Weik

This signature of Jessie W. Weik is clipped from a larger page and is signed "Very truly yours." Jesse Weik was a collaborator with William Herndon in writing the first authoritative biography of Abraham Lincoln, published in 1889.
Signature, Lyman Trumbull

This signature of Lyman Trumball is clipped from a larger page. "Chicago Ill." is written beneath the signature. Trumball was a lawyer, judge, and United States Senator from Illinois and the co-author of the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution.
Autograph, Ida M. Tarbell

This autograph of Ida M. Tarbell is written on a cream colored card with partial stars visible on the outer edges. Archivist notes are written in pencil along the top edge. Tarbell was an American writer, investigative journalist, biographer and lecturer.
Autograph, Lerado Taft

This autograph of Lorado Taft is written on a cream colored card. Taft was an American sculptor, writer and educator.
Note, Harriet Beecher Stowe to Unidentified, Undated

This handwritten, undated note is written from H. B. Stowe sending love to Mrs. Chapman. Some and archivist note is written in pencil in the bottom left. Stowe was an American author and abolitionist.
Signature, Leonard Swett

This signature of Leonard Swett is clipped from larger page and includes the typed words "Yours Truly" above the signature. Swett was a civil and criminal lawyer who advised and assisted Abraham Lincoln throughout the president's political career.
Arrest Warrant for Thankful Applewhite and "Indian Woman", Rhode Island, March 15, 1833

This arrest warrant seeks a man named Thankful Applewhite and the Indian woman he is traveling with due to money owed to Tobias Rops of Charleston. The warrant is signed by the Justice of the Peace, Asda Church on March 15, 1833. Responses to the warrant by Tobias Rops and Henry Clark are attached.
Document, Sconce & Conover v. Hiestand, [1854]

This undated document is a statement by the defendants in the Sconce and Conver vs. William M. Hiestand. The document is signed, Lincoln and Lamow.
George W. Bush to Lincoln Forum Participants, November 17, 2004

George W. Bush

This typed letter, dated November 17, 2004, is written from President George W. Bush to the participants of the Ninth Annual Symposium of the Lincoln Forum extolling Lincoln's virtues and commending the symposium participants for their dedication to continuing the study and examination of Lincoln's life and legacy.
Letter, Bill Clinton to Frank J. Williams, March 18, 1994

Bill Clinton

This typed letter, dated March 18, 1994, is written from President Bill Clinton to Frank J. Williams as a thank you for the copy of Lincoln on Democracy that Williams, the president of the Abraham Lincoln Association, sent Clinton. The letter is typed on The White House letterhead.
Letter, George Bush to Abraham Lincoln Association, September 11, 1992

George W. Bush

This typed letter, dated September 11, 1992, is written from George Bush to Abraham Lincoln Association in which Bush sends greetings to the Members of the Association during the special conference on the President Lincoln and offers the hosting universities his congratulations. The letter goes on to talk about Lincoln's character and importance to the history of the nation and concludes by wishing the association a successful conference. The letter is typed on White House letterhead.
Ronald Reagan Thanksgiving Day Proclamation, 1989

In this 1989 Thanksgiving Day proclamation, President Ronald Reagan provides a brief history of the Thanksgiving tradition and quotes George Washington on the importance of Thanksgiving. The presidential seal is at the top center of the page and a blue border surrounds the text.
Ronald Reagan Thanksgiving Day Proclamation, 1989

In this 1989 Thanksgiving Day proclamation, President Ronald Reagan provides a brief history of the Thanksgiving tradition and quotes George Washington on the importance of Thanksgiving. The presidential seal is at the top center of the page and a blue border surrounds the text.
Letter, Ronald Reagan to Lincoln Day Dinner Participants, February 12, 1988

Ronald Reagan

This typed letter, dated February 12, 1988, is written from President Ronald Reagan to the Lincoln Day Dinner participants expressing his appreciation to those celebrating Lincoln's legacy. The letter goes on to speak of how important Lincoln was and how much Reagan admires and appreciates Lincoln's contributions to our nation's history.
Letter, Ronald Reagan to Lincoln Day Dinner Participants, February 4, 1988

Ronald Reagan

This typed letter, dated February 4, 1988, is written from President Ronald Reagan to the Lincoln Day Dinner participants expressing his appreciation to those celebrating Lincoln's legacy. The letter goes on to speak of how important Lincoln was and how much Reagan admires and appreciates Lincoln's contributions to our nation's history.
Letter, Ronald Reagan to Lincoln Day Dinner Participants, February 17, 1987

Ronald Reagan

This typed letter, dated February 17, 1987, is written from President Ronald Reagan to the Lincoln Day Dinner participants extending his greetings to those celebrating Lincoln's legacy. The letter goes on to speak of how important Lincoln was and how much Reagan admires and appreciates Lincoln's contributions to our nation's history.
Holiday Card, President and Mrs. Reagan, 1987

Ronald Reagan

This holiday greeting card extends warm wishes for the holiday season from President and Mrs. Reagan. The card is not addressed to anyone. An illustration of a fireplace decorated for Christmas with a portrait of President Abraham Lincoln above it is on the front of the card.
Ronald Reagan Thanksgiving Day Proclamation, 1985

In this 1985 Thanksgiving Day proclamation, President Ronald Reagan provides a brief history of the Thanksgiving tradition and invites all Americans to participate by proclaiming Thursday, November 28, 1985, as a day of national Thanksgiving. The presidential seal is at the top center of the page and the proclamation is signed by Ronald Reagan. A blue border surrounds the text.
Ronald Reagan Thanksgiving Day Proclamation, 1985

In this 1985 Thanksgiving Day proclamation, President Ronald Reagan provides a brief history of the Thanksgiving tradition and invites all Americans to participate by proclaiming Thursday, November 28, 1985, as a day of national Thanksgiving. The presidential seal is at the top center of the page and the proclamation is signed by Ronald Reagan. A blue border surrounds the text.
Letter, Ronald Reagan to Lincoln Day Participants, 1985

Ronald Reagan

This typed letter, dated 1985, is written from President Ronald Reagan to the Lincoln Day participants speaking of the struggles President Lincoln faced as president during the civil war and goes on to express how much Lincoln's contributions to our nation's history will continue to guide our nation to it's best days yet.