Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

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Broadside, President Lincoln & General Grant on Peace & War, 1864

This broadside, titled "President Lincoln & General Grant on Peace & War" contains an interview with President Lincoln on his view of the Democratic strategy and a letter from General Grant on his thoughts on restoring the Union on the importance of not dividing the North. A poem by Bayard Taylor, "On the Chicago Surrender" is included on the broadside beneath General Grant's letter.
Broadside, President Lincoln & General Grant on Peace & War, 1864

This broadside, titled "President Lincoln & General Grant on Peace & War" contains an interview with President Lincoln on his view of the Democratic strategy and a letter from General Grant on his thoughts on restoring the Union on the importance of not dividing the North. A poem by Bayard Taylor, "On the Chicago Surrender" is included on the broadside beneath General Grant's letter.
Broadside, The People's New Ten Commandments, 1864

This broadside, titled "The People's New Ten Commandments, From the Book of John, the Pilgrim, Chapter XII" was written by David the Scribe and is a pro-Lincoln celebration of the 1864 election in a mock-biblical style.
Broadside, The People's New Ten Commandments, 1864

This broadside, titled "The People's New Ten Commandments, From the Book of John, the Pilgrim, Chapter XII" was written by David the Scribe and is a pro-Lincoln celebration of the 1864 election in a mock-biblical style.
Broadside, The Platforms , [1864]

This broadside, titled "The Platform," provides resolutions of the national conventions in Baltimore and Chicago for their respective parties.
Broadside, The Platforms , [1864]

This broadside, titled "The Platform," provides resolutions of the national conventions in Baltimore and Chicago for their respective parties.
Song Lyric Sheet, "The Rally Cry of Freedom," 1864

This song lyric sheet of "The Rally Cry of Freedom" features an illustration of a battle scene within United States flag imagery at the top of the page. Illustrations of soldiers are on the outer edges of the page. The publisher is named at the bottom of the page.
Hingham Bank Check, Charles N. Willard, December 31, 1863

This check from Hangham Bank is written to pay "self" three hundred and forty-six dollars. The check is dated December 31, 1863 and is signed by Charles N. Willard.
Letter, Winfield Scott to George Washington Cullum, December 14, 1863

Winfield Scott

This handwritten letter, dated December 14, 1863, is written from Winfield Scott to George Washington Cullum updating Cullum on the assignments he's been given over the past 22 months.
Song Lyric Sheet, "The Battle of Cedar Creek," October 19, 1863

This song lyric sheet of "The Battle of Cedar Creek" features illustrations of United States flags in the upper corner and the words "Liberty and Union Forever" along the top edge of the page. The lyrics are typed in two columns and red and blue lines frame the lyrics.
Letter, Marcus Morton to Hannibal Hamlin, September 28, 1863

Marcus Morton

This handwritten letter, dated September 28, 1863, is written from Marcus Morton to Hannibal Hamlin requesting help in securing William George Hodges a job as paymaster with the Navy Department. The letter introduces Hodges and why he would be a good fit.
Letter, Thomas D. Eliot and S. Hooper to Abraham Lincoln, Signed by Abraham Lincoln and Edwin M. Stanton, August 22, 1864

This handwritten letter, dated August 22, 1864, is written from Thomas D. Eliot and S. Hooper to Abraham Lincoln. Eliot writes a recommendation of Mr. William G. Hodges for the office of Military Store Keeper in Boston. Hooper adds an endorsement beneath Eliot's concurring with the recommendation, signed August 23, 1864. President Lincoln's endorsement is on the back of the page and dated September 12, 1846 followed by E. M. Stanton's endorsement (the Secretary of War) beneath it. There are visible crease lines on the paper.
Proclamation Concerning Aliens Broadside, May 8, 1863

This broadside is a proclamation by the President of the United States of America addressing the declaration that all able bodied male citizens of the United States between the ages of 21 and 45 years old are declared to constitute the national forces and shall be liable to perform military duty in the service of the United States when called upon by the president and speaks on the role of non-U. S. born citizens in the proclamation.
Letter, Cul [?] to Phe. [?], re: New York Draft Riots, July 23, 1863

This handwritten letter, dated July 23, 1863, is written from Cul [last name unknown] to Phe [last name unknown] assuring them that New York is once again peaceful and has hopefully "outlived that reign of terror." Cul goes onto say that if the President will not speak of the Draft unless constitutionally necessary the peace might remain. The letter concludes with conversation about family matters.
Letter, W. H. Emery to General Benham, June 15, 1864

This handwritten letter, dated June 15, 1864, is written from W. H. Emery to General Benham wherein W. H. Emery provides a recommendation to fill the vacancy in the office of Assistant Adjutant General of the 19th Army Corps. Abraham Lincoln's endorsement is at the very bottom of the second page, written sideways with his signature and the date, August 5, 1864. The paper is stained in multiple places and crease lines are visible.
Letter, Ward H. Lamon to Unknown, May 9, 1863

Ward H. Lamon

This handwritten letter, dated May 9, 1863, is written from Ward H. Lamon, a U. S. Marshall, to "all whom it may concern" endorsing Mrs. Doctor Buckles of Berkley County, Virginia as a loyal citizen of the United States. He further states that Buckles often does business in Washington and requests that anyone encountering her to aid her in the object of her business. The letter is written on U. S. Marshall's letterhead.
Letter, Abraham Lincoln to Unknown concerning Quartermaster Meigs, May 6, 1863

This handwritten letter, dated May 6, 1863, is written from Abraham Lincoln in the Executive Mansion requesting the recipient to please have quartermaster Meiggs to see Col Burton. The note is signed A. Lincoln. There are some stains and visible tears on the paper.
Railroad Pass, April 20, 1863

This document is a pass for Assumption Parish by the U. S. Department of the Gulf, dated April 20, 1863, that permits P. Leflore to pass within their lines with the provision that the pass is not shared with another party or used to give aid or comfort to enemies of the United States Government. The pass is signed by Captain C. W. Rudyard, the Provost Marshal and P. Leterie.
Letter, Austin Howard to Henry Davis, March 18, 1863

Austin Howard

This handwritten letter, dated March 18, 1863, is written from Austin Howard to Henry Davis informing Davis that his son, Frederick Davis, has died from a wound received during the battle of Rebel Battery at the Confluence of the Tallahatchie and Yalobusha Rivers. Howard goes on to say that he and Frederick were friends and had made a pact to write family should one of them perish.
Letter, Edward Bates to William M. Evarts, March 11, 1863

Edward Bates

This handwritten letter, dated March 11, 1863, is from Edward Bates to William M. Evarts informing him that the Supreme Court's determination of the Prize Case and goes on to discuss the events that took place in the courtroom and his thoughts on it. A description on the back of the last page describes Bates as Secretary, Lincoln's Cabinet. The letter is marked "private" at the top of the first page.
Letter, Henry, a Union Soldier, to Mother, January 31, 1863

This handwritten letter, dated January 31, 1863. is written from a Union soldier named Henry to his mother letting her know that so far his company has escaped recent battles without losing any soldiers. The letter goes on to describe the events surrounding a recent battle, what the terrain was like, and what took place. The end of the letter is written up the side of the paper on all pages and is completed sideways along the top of the first page.
Letter, Lincoln and Herndon to Springfield, Illinois Clerk, January 9, 1858

This handwritten letter, dated January 9, 1858, is written from Lincoln and Herndon to the Springfield, Illinois clerk requesting that the clerk file the enclosed declaration in favor of Walker Bronson vs. William E. Richardson.
Letter, G.W. Lawrence to Leonard Sweat, Signed by Abraham Lincoln, January 6, 1864

This handwritten letter, dated January 6, 1864, is written from G.W. Lawrence to Leonard Sweat and discusses an application Leonard Sweat sent on behalf of Mr. William Courtenay to be appointed a Paymaster. The back of the letter is signed by A. Lincoln with the note "Submitted to the Sec. of War, January 26, 1864.
General Orders No. 1, Fifth Edition of Final Official Emancipation Proclamation, January 2, 1863

This publication of the Emancipation Proclamation, put forth by President Abraham Lincoln was published through War Department on January 2, 1863. The proclamation ensures that all persons held as slaves with any state shall be forever free and calls out the states that are involved in the active rebellion against the United States.
First Chorus from the Song, "We Are Coming, Father Abraham" by James Sloan Gibbons, undated

This handwritten quote, written by J. S. Gibbons (James Sloan Gibbons), is the first paragraph of the poem, "We Are Coming, Father Abraham" that begins with "We are coming, Father Abraham, three hundred thousand more." The poem, written in the 1800's, was set to music by eight different composers.