Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

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Letter, John A. Logan to the Army of Tennessee, July 13, 1865

This letter, dated July 13, 1865, is Major General John A. Logan's farewell address to the Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Tennessee expressing his appreciation for their service.
Letter, John A. Logan to the Army of Tennessee, July 13, 1865

This letter, dated July 13, 1865, is Major General John A. Logan's farewell address to the Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Tennessee expressing his appreciation for their service.
Song Lyric Sheet, "A Nation Mourns Her Martyr'd Son," 1865

This song lyric sheet of "A Nation Mourns Her Martyr'd Son" is set against a cream colored background and includes the author of the lyrics and the music. The publisher is named at the bottom of the page.
Song Lyric Sheet, "Mother is the Battle Over?" 1865

This song lyric sheet of "Mother is the Battle Over?", features illustrations of cherubs along the top, a woman along the left edge, a man holding a musical instrument on the right edge, and leafy vines. The publisher is printed at the bottom of the page among the illustrations.
Song Lyric Sheet, "On the Death of President Abraham Lincoln," 1865

This song lyric sheet of "On the Death of President Abraham Lincoln" features illustrations of United States flags in the upper corner and the words "Liberty and Union Forever" along the top edge of the page.
Song Lyric Sheet, "The Nation Mourns," 1865

This song lyric sheet of "The Nation Mourns" features an illustration of Abraham Lincoln in the center with illustrations of two women on the left and a soldier leaning against the Lincoln illustration on the right. The publisher is named in the bottom right corner of the page.
Document, David Hunter, Signed Military Commission Admission, 1865

David Hunter

This Military Commission admission form is signed by David Hunter, the president of the commission.
Hingham Bank Check, William Jacobs, December 14, 1864

This check from Hangham Bank is written to pay William Jacobs one hundred dollars. The check is dated August 17, 1864 and is signed by Anna Jacobs.
Thomas J. Durant’s letter to Lincoln, presenting Emancipation Celebration from “Colored People, New Orleans", December 8, 1864

Thomas Jefferson Durant

In this handwritten letter addressed to President Abraham Lincoln, Thomas J. Durant informs the president that "pastors, officers and members of the different Benevolent Societies of the citizens of African descent" wish to present President Lincoln with a gold and silver mounted volume of the "celebration of the emancipation ordinance of the Louisiana Convention". The letter, dated December 8, 1864, includes the names of the committee members presenting the volume. This letter accompanied a red-bound volume titled "Grand celebration in honor of the passage of the Ordinance of emancipation, by the Free State Convention, on the eleventh day of May, 1864, held in the Place d'Armes, New-Orleans, June 11th, with the programme, proceedings, speeches by Rev. Dr. Rogers, Francis Boisdore, Rev. W.A. Dove &c. &c. : also the Proceedings of the American Arts Association of New Orleans, and the distribution of prizes, held first August, 1864." The letter shows some staining and crease marks.
Letter, Horace Greely to O. J. Case, November 29, 1864

Horace Greely

This handwritten letter, dated November 20, 1864, is written by Horace Greely to O. J. Case concerning the response he received from Case and requesting Case send him copies of a book.
Letter, Henry Bartlett to His Wife and Etta, October 14, 1864

Henry Bartlett

This letter, dated October 14, 1864, is written from Henry Bartlett to His Wife and daughter, Etta, expressing his desire to come home and his dissatisfaction with his current situation. He describes his hope that he can "someday be free from what is evidently proving to be my ruin" though he is determined to make the best of the situation for his wife and their daughter, Etta. The letter is written on "Headquarters, Pay Department of the Gulf" letterhead.
Letter, Thomas H. Dudley to U.S. Consulate, October 11, 1864 with Annexed Description of the Laurel Steamer

Thomas H. Dudley

This typed letter, dated October 11, 1864, is from Thomas H. Dudley to U.S. Consulate alerting that the Screw Steamer "Laurel" sailed from Liverpool with a Captain Semmes and other Confederate Officers and is suspected of being an expedition fitted for Piratical Cruises again the United States. The alert requests that any nearby United States Naval officer be notified. A description of the "Laurel" is included on the back of the letter.
Document, Special Orders No. 32, James Y. Smith and Aug. Hoppin, September 29, 1864

This handwritten document orders Major Allen to cause a national salute to be fired upon the arrival of Captain Rhodes with thirty-five men of Battery E 1st Rhode Island Light Artillery. The orders were written by James Y. Smith, Governor and Commander in Chief, August Hoppin, Adjutant General.
Letter, Andrew Johnson to W. Mellon, September 29, 1864

Andrew Johnson

This handwritten letter, dated September 29, 1864, is written from Andrew Johnson to W. Mellon notifying Mellon that two gentlemen, Levi and Sickles do not have permits to sell goods "in this place" and fell "much aggrieved" by it. Johnson requests that Mellon give the gentlemen a hearing on the matter. The letter is written on State of Tennessee Executive Department letterhead.
Hingham Bank Check, W. W., August 18, 1864

This check from Hangham Bank is written to pay W. W. one hundred and fifty dollars. The check is dated August 18, 1864 and is signed by William Whiton.
Hingham Bank Check, William Jacobs, August 17, 1864

This check from Hangham Bank is written to pay William Jacobs two hundred dollars. The check is dated December 14, 1864 and is signed by Anna Jacobs.
Letter, William G. Hodges to Abraham Lincoln, August 15, 1864

William G. Hodges

This handwritten letter, dated August 15, 1864, is written from William G. Hodges to Abraham Lincoln requesting an appointment to the Office of U. S. Military Store Keeper that was recently made vacant by the death of the previous Military Store Keeper, S. H. Montgomery. Hodges lists his accomplishments and qualifications.
Union Congressional Committee Bulletin, June 29, 1864

This edition of the Union Congressional Committee Bulletin, dated June 29, 1864, speaks of the pending presidential election and what the congressional members can do to aid in the election of Lincoln and Johnson.
Widow's Claim, Department of the Interior, Betsey E. Colby, June 20, 1863

This document states the pension Betsey E. Colby, the widow of Charles G. Colby, will receive due to her husband's service as a Private in the United States Military. The pension she'll receive is eight dollars a month for the duration of her life unless she remarries. The claim is dated June 13, 1864 and signed by the Secretary of the Interior, John Palmer Usher and co-signed by Joseph Barnett, Commissioner of Pensions. The document number is 24398.
Letter, Elihu B. Washburne to J. S. Lyon, May 12, 1864

Elihu B. Washburn

This handwritten letter, dated May 12, 1864, is written from Elihu B. Washburne to J. S. Lyon that he did not make a speech Lyon has requested a copy of.
Letter, Edward Bates to [Gail?] Carrington, April 6, 1864

Edward Bates

This handwritten letter, dated April 6, 1864, is written from Edward Bates to E. B. Carrington promising to send some autographs including those of President Lincoln, Secretary Seward, and Speaker Colfax.
Broadside, Is the War a Failure? [1864]

This broadside titled, "Is the War a Failure" addresses a statement made at the Chicago Convention that declared the War against the Rebellion a failure. The broadside provides perspectives or testimonies from General Grant, General Sherman, General Seymour, and General Dix and provides facts to the contrary of the statement of failure.
Broadside, Is the War a Failure? [1864]

This broadside titled, "Is the War a Failure" addresses a statement made at the Chicago Convention that declared the War against the Rebellion a failure. The broadside provides perspectives or testimonies from General Grant, General Sherman, General Seymour, and General Dix and provides facts to the contrary of the statement of failure.
Broadside, Ohio Union Presidential Ticket, [1864]

This broadside of the Ohio Union Ticket features an illustration of an eagle, flags, muskets, drums, and other wartime imagery. The ticket lists Abraham Lincoln for president and Andrew Johnson for vice president. The rest of the ticket lists the different candidate in various Ohio districts.
Broadside, Ohio Union Presidential Ticket, [1864]

This broadside of the Ohio Union Ticket features an illustration of an eagle, flags, muskets, drums, and other wartime imagery. The ticket lists Abraham Lincoln for president and Andrew Johnson for vice president. The rest of the ticket lists the different candidate in various Ohio districts.