Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

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Letter, Alexander Stephens to Unknown, ca. 1873-1882

Alexander Stephens

This handwritten, undated note is written from Alexander Stephens to an unidentified recipient requesting a copy of the constitution from each state.
Document, Durley v. Davenport, June 5, 1839

This handwritten document, dated June 5, 1839, requests that the clerk of the Mason County Circuit Court to issue execution of the case, Lewis Durley V. Thomas Davenport, to the County of Dewitt. The document also lists debt and damages totals and is signed by D. Davis.
Letter, D. Dean to Mr. Webster, May 23, 1839

D. Dean

This handwritten letter, dated May 23, 1839, is written from D. Dean to Mr. Webster speaking of the McMillan v. Leeos case and how Dean should have mentioned at the last term.
Letter, James Speed to Unknown, June 26, 1868

James Speed

This handwritten letter, dated June 26, 1868, is written from James Speed to an unidentified recipient discussing how busy he's been at the Kentucky Supreme Court, the flood of immigrants from the south, and post war situations in the south.
Letter, David Davis to Edwin Stanton, December 8, 1866

David Davis

This handwritten letter, dated December 8, 1866, is written from David Davis to Edwin Stanton endorsing Mis Mary B. Peabody for a job, stating that she has been employed in the interior department. The letter goes on to explain why he is endorsing her and that she is related to General Orine and how much President Lincoln admired General Orine.
Letter, William Henry Herndon to A. D. Wright, Includes Response, November 6, 1866

William Henry Herndon

This handwritten letter, dated November 6, 1866, is written from William Henry Herndon to A. D. Wright requesting that Wright find out what creek or lake Berry's Creek or branch runs into. A response from Wright is written on the back of the letter letting Herndon know that Berry's Creek empty into Blue Lake in then into the Sangamon River.
Clement I. Vallandingham, June 18, 1866

This photograph depicts Clement L. Vallandingham, a senator in Ohio's 3rd congressional district in the United States House of Representative, as seated wearing a dark suit. His name is handwritten along the top of the photograph and his signature with the date of June 18, 1866 in Dayton, Ohio is on the back of the photograph.
Letter, Frank W. Smith to the Editor of the Journal of Commerce, New York, January 23, 1866

Frank Smith

This handwritten letter, dated January 23, 1866, is written from Frank W. Smith to the editor of the Journal of Commerce in New York thanking him for his favorable judgment of Smith in a recent article. The letter goes on to discuss his frustrations with others who have made erroneous statements against him and asks the editor to correct those statements if he is inclined. Smith had previously been convicted of defrauding the government but was pardoned by President Lincoln.
Opening Line from "Six Months at the White House with Abraham Lincoln", Francis Bicknell Carpenter, ca. 1866-1900

Francis Bicknell Carpenter

This handwritten document contains the opening line from Francis Bicknell Carpenter's memoir, "Six Months at the White House with Abraham Lincoln". The document contains Carpenter's signature which was collected as an autograph.
Hingham Bank Check, Unidentified, December 19, 1865

This check from Hangham Bank is written to pay fifty dollars. The name on the check is illegible. The check is dated December 19, 1865 and is signed by E. L. Whiton.
Letter, Alfred Townsend to John Doyle, October 16, 1865

Alfred Townsend

This handwritten letter, dated October 16, 1865, is written from Alfred Townsend to John Doyle responding to Doyle's letter with his lecture schedule. The letter is written on Office of the New York Citizen letterhead that included information about the New York Citizen in the upper left corner of the page. A second letter to Dolye from Townsend request Doyle to make a note to send to him in Jackson.
Letter, John Bigelow to Jules Favre, June 19, 1865

John Bigelow

This handwritten letter, dated June 19, 1865, is written from John Bigelow, in Paris, France, to Jules Favre. The letter is written entirely in French. The letter acknowledges a letter Bigelow had received from Favre an thanks him for the copies of the journal, "Masonic World" that accompanied it. The letter goes on to mention the death of President Lincoln and the effect it has had on him. The letter is written on "Legation des Etats Unis" stationary. An envelope and a catalog description are included with the letter. The catalog description provides a transcription of the letter.
Hingham Bank Check, W. W., June 13, 1865

This check from Hangham Bank is written to pay W. W. seventy-five dollars. The check is dated June 13, 1865 and is signed by William Whiton.
Letter, Henry Riggs Rathbone to Edward Slum, May 9, 1865

Henry Riggs Rathbone

This handwritten letter, dated May 9, 1865, is written from Henry Riggs Rathbone, to Edward Slum notifying Slum that his refund claim has been approved by the Provost Marshal General and Captain F. H. Barroll, the distribution officer was instructed to issue it.
Hingham Bank Check, W. W., May 8, 1865

This check from Hangham Bank is written to pay W. W. one hundred and seventy-six dollars. The check is dated May 8, 1865 and is signed by William Whiton.
Hingham Bank Check, W. W., May 4, 1865

This check from Hangham Bank is written to pay W. W. seventy-five dollars. The check is dated May 4, 1865 and is signed by William Whiton.
Letter, Andrew Johnson to Unknown, April 19, 1865

Andrew Johnson

This handwritten letter, dated April 19, 1865, is written from Andrew Johnson to an unknown recipient discussing the assassination of President Lincoln. The paper is torn in serval places and visible tape marks or stains are throughout the pages.
Statement from Chittenango, New York, About Lincoln's Death, April 18, 1865

This handwritten statement discusses the death and funeral arrangements of President Lincoln on behalf of the citizens of Chittenango, New York, in requesting the businesses to be able to close during the funeral services. The statement goes on to list several recommendations for various aspects of a ceremony in honor of the president and states several resolutions about the death of the president and its affects.
Letter, F. D. Spinner to Henry Lieberman, April 13, 1865

F. D. Spinner

This handwritten letter, dated April 13, 1865, is written from F. D. Spinner to Henry Lieberman advising Lieberman that he is not at liberty to help with the appointment Lieberman seeks and recommends that he instead send the application the proper place and name Spinner as a reference. He goes on to discuss George McClellan's run for president and his thoughts on the matter. The letter is written on Treasury of the United States letterhead. A typed transcript is included with the letter.
Note, Abraham Lincoln, April 14, 1865

Abraham Lincoln

This handwritten note asks that Mr. Arkrum[?] be allowed to come in at 9 a. m.. The note is signed "A. Lincoln" and is dated April 14, 1865.
Letter, William H. Herndon to Clerk, March 29, 1865

This handwritten letter, dated March 29, 1865, is written from William H. Herndon to the clerk, W. P. Eestell, March 29, 1865. The letter informs the clerk that a bill in enclosed and gives instructions and requests for what to do with the bill and how it is to be filed.
Letter, Abraham Lincoln to Unknown, Pass for Laura Jones to cross lines into South, March 17, 1865

This handwritten note, written by Abraham Lincoln to an unknown recipient states to "Allow the bearer, Miss Laruen Jones, to pass over lines with ordinary baggage and go South." Signed A. Lincoln and dated march 17, 1865. The note contains some ink smudges on some words.
Oath of December 8, 1863, Abraham Lincoln to Unknown, March 10, 1865

This handwritten note, written by Abraham Lincoln to an unknown recipient states to "Let their men take the oath of Dec. 8, 1863 and be discharged." Signed A. Lincoln and dated March 10, 1865. The Oath of December 8 was announced by Lincoln, on that day, in his annual message to congress in 1863 stating that he would offer a pardon to any man who would swear, without coercion, his allegiance to the Union. There are some ink smudges on several words of the note.
Hingham Bank Check, J. J. and Son, February 24, 1865

This check from Hangham Bank is written to pay J. J. and Son two hundred and forty-three dollars. The check is dated February, 24, 1865 and is signed by Joseph Jacobs and Son
Letter, John Hay to A. C. Harding, January 26, 1865

John Hay

This handwritten letter, dated January 26, 1865, is written from John Hay to A. C. Harding asking Harding to delay any decisions to remove Hay's father, Dr. Charles Hay as the postmaster at Warsaw, Hancock County until Hay can speak with Harding in person. Hay is concerned that there may be an attempt by someone to supersede his father and wishes to have the opportunity to plead his father's case in person.