Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

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  Letter, Simon Cameron to Myron Presbury, March 27, 1861

  Simon Cameron

  This handwritten note, dated March 27, 1861, accepts a check for a bill with many thanks for kindness and friendship.

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  Letter, John D. Watson to Charles S. Ogden, February 16, 1861

  John D. Watson

  This typed letter, dated February 16, 1861, was sent from John D. Watson to Charles S. Ogden informing him that Watson has been selected to receive Abraham Lincoln on his visit to Philadelphia while on his way to Washington. The letter offers instructions on how to decline and where the committee will meet.

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  Letter, LeRoy Pope Walker to George W. Johnson, July 17, 1861

  LeRoy Pope Walker

  This handwritten, dated July 17, 1861, is written from LeRoy Pope Walker, Confederate Secretary of War, to George W. Johnson in response to a proposition Johnson had initially sent to Confederate President Davis regarding recruitment of a regiment for the Confederate Service. Walker goes on to inform Johnson that no transportation will be provided through Kentucky and that should the regiment be successful in purchasing arms, the government will take them at their value. The letter is written on Confederate States of America War Department letterhead.

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  Broadside, Who Is Responsible for the War?

  This broadside titled, "Who is Responsible for the War? Who Accountable for Its Horrors and Desolation?", provides excerpts from a speech given by Alexander H. Stephens (vice president of the Confederate States) delivered in the Secession Convention in Georgia on January 31, 1861. The speech details all the reasons Georgia gave for seceding from the union.

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  Broadside, Who Is Responsible for the War?

  This broadside titled, "Who is Responsible for the War? Who Accountable for Its Horrors and Desolation?", provides excerpts from a speech given by Alexander H. Stephens (vice president of the Confederate States) delivered in the Secession Convention in Georgia on January 31, 1861. The speech details all the reasons Georgia gave for seceding from the union.

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  Song Lyric Sheet, "Ellsworth's Avengers," 1861

  A. L. Hudson

  This song lyric sheet of Ellsworth's Avengers, 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 author of the lyrics is named below the song title. The publisher is printed at the bottom of the page among the illustrations.

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  Letter, Robert Lincoln to Abraham Lincoln, December 11, 1860

  Robert Lincoln

  This handwritten letter, dated December 11, 1860, is written from Robert Lincoln in Yorkshire, England to Abraham Lincoln speaking on how proud he is to have the Lincoln name, speaks of his family who had immigrated to America and inquires as to whether or not he is related to Abraham Lincoln.

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  Taylor Township, Indiana Poll Book, November 8, 1860

  This poll book reports and certifies the votes collected in the November 1860 election held in Taylor, Indiana of Harrison County. The book is signed by the inspector, Samuel B. Cooper and judges, Richard Jameson and Patrick Flanigan, and clerks Gilbreath Wilson and Jason D. Dodds.

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  Taylor Township, Indiana Poll Book, November 8, 1860

  This poll book reports and certifies the votes collected in the November 1860 election held in Taylor, Indiana of Harrison County. The book is signed by the inspector, Samuel B. Cooper and judges, Richard Jameson and Patrick Flanigan, and clerks Gilbreath Wilson and Jason D. Dodds.

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  Taylor Township, Indiana, Tally Paper, November 8, 1860

  This tally paper counts the votes collected during the November 1860 election in Taylor, Indiana. The sheet is signed by the inspector, Samuel B. Cooper and the judges, Patrick Flannigan and Richard Jamison.

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  Taylor Township, Indiana, Tally Paper, November 8, 1860

  This tally paper counts the votes collected during the November 1860 election in Taylor, Indiana. The sheet is signed by the inspector, Samuel B. Cooper and the judges, Patrick Flannigan and Richard Jamison.

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  Letter, James Eber to Sylvester Garrett, September 21, 1860

  James Eber

  This handwritten letter, dated September 21, 1860, is written from James Eber to Sylvester Garrett expressing Eber's joy that Garrett was able to attend the school of his choice and emphasizes the importance of education. The letter goes on to discuss Eber's business dealings and how he spends his leisure time.

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  Document from Department of State Written by William H. Seward, August 20, 1861

  This handwritten document, dated August 20, 1861, certifies that Eliza Stanford, Elizabeth Lee, Ellen Rebecca Clark, Cornelius Clark, and his wife are all free persons of color and should be allowed unhindered passage over the railroad.

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  Letter, Joseph A. Cody to Unknown, May 18, 1860

  Joseph A. Cody

  This handwritten letter, dated May 18, 1860, is written from Joseph A. Cody to possibly his sister describing what the city looks like with the crowds of people gathering for the 1860 Republican Convention in Chicago and mentions that he believes Abraham Lincoln will be nominated for vice-president. The letter is written on Fremont House Letterhead with an image of a five story building in the upper left corner.

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  Letter, E. W. Bates to S. B. Ruggles, April 9, 1860

  E. W. Bates

  This letter, dated April 9, 1860, written from E. W. Bates to S. B. Ruggles as a response to a letter from Ruggles. The letter explains why it has taken so long to respond and discusses a report from Senator Slidell's proposition concerning the Mississippi River.

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  Broadside, Campaign Gazette! Lincoln Must Be Elected Broadside, [1864]

  This broadside titled "Campaign Gazette!" addresses the presidential election and promotes electing Lincoln.

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  Broadside, Campaign Gazette! Lincoln Must Be Elected Broadside, [1864]

  This broadside titled "Campaign Gazette!" addresses the presidential election and promotes electing Lincoln.

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  Ephemera, Abraham Lincoln Calling Card, undated

  This is a calling card issued by Abraham Lincoln informing his customers that he has had difficulty crossing the stream but will be back in service on or before the 4th of March and will be "ready to Swap Horses, Dispense Law, Make Jokes. Split Rails, and perform other matters in a small way." The card has visible stains on the edges. the card is undated.

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  Hannibal Hamlin's Signature

  This signature of Hannibal Hamlin is clipped from a larger page. Hamlin was an American attorney and politician who served as the 15th vice president of the United States from 1861 to 1865, during President Abraham Lincoln's first term. He was the first Republican vice president. Some notes are written in pencil around the signature.

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  Illustration, Mary Todd Lincoln

  This illustration depicts Mary Todd Lincoln in profile wearing a gold dress with rose details and ruffles on the neckline. Roses are depicted in her hair and sky and trees are depicted behind her. "Mrs. Abraham Lincoln" is captioned beneath the illustration.

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  Joseph Henry's Signature

  This signature of Joseph Henry is clipped from a larger page. Henry was an American scientist who served as the first Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution.

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  Levi Lincoln's Signature

  This signature of Levi Lincoln is clipped from a larger page. Lincoln was an American lawyer and politician from Worcester, Massachusetts. Some notes are written in pencil around the signature.

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  Massachusetts State Disunion Convention Broadside, January 15, 1857

  This flyer advertises a meeting of the citizens of Worcester, Massachusetts to "consider the practicability, probability, and expediency of a Separation between the Free and Slave States. The flyer lists the citizens organizing the event. "Civil War!! Secession!! After Lincoln electionists" is written in pencil at the top of the flyer. There is some damage of the top of the page.

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  Newspaper Clipping, "Excitement at Friar's Point, Miss.", 1860

  This newspaper clipping relays a letter the Memphis Argus newspaper received from Samuel J. Halle in which Halle describes an incident at Friar's Point, Mississippi in which the people of the community are "in arms against the Northern men who have been in the country but few months." The letter goes on to describe the hanging of three men and the aftermath of that incident and other similar incidents that happened in that area. The letter ends with the notice that the vigilance committee intends to hang any Northern man who comes to Friar's Point until March fourth. The rest of the clipping is an advertisement that is on the back of the aforementioned letter.

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  Signature, David Ross Locke

  This signature of David Ross Locke is clipped from a larger page and includes his pseudonym, Petroleum V. Nasby below the signature. Locke was an American humorist who had considerable influence on public issues during and after the American Civil War.