Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

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Signature, Henry John Temple

This signature of Henry John Temple is clipped from a larger page and includes the note, "I have the honor to be…Sir Your most obedient honorable servant" above the signature. Temple was a British statesman who was twice Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in the mid-19th century.
Signature, James Shields

This signature of James Shields is clipped from a larger page. Shields was an Irish American Democratic politician and United States Army officer, who is the only person in U.S. history to serve as a Senator for three different states, and one of only two to represent multiple states in the U.S. Senate.
Signature, William H. Seward

This signature of William H. Seward is clipped from a larger page. Seward was an American politician who served as United States Secretary of State from 1861 to 1869, and earlier served as governor of New York and as a United States Senator.
Edward Dickinson Baker's Signature

Edward Dickinson Baker

This signature of Edward Dickinson Baker is clipped from a larger page and "Illinois" is written beneath it. Baker served in the U. S House of Representatives for Illinois and as a U. S. Senator for Oregon. Baker also served as a U. S. Army colonel during the American Civil War.
Note Clipping, Salmon P. Chase, Undated

Salmon P. Chase

This clipping from a note contains the signature of Salmon P. Chase, an American politician and jurist who served as the sixth chief justice of the United States.
Nowell Cobb's Signature

Nowell Cobb

This signature of Nowell Cobb is clipped from a larger page and "Athens Ga" is written beneath it.
Andrew Gregg Curtain's Signature

Andrew Gregg Curtin

This signature of Andrew Gregg Curtin is clipped from a larger page. Curtain served as the Governor of Pennsylvania during the Civil War, helped defend his state during the Gettysburg Campaign, and led organization of the creation of the National Cemetery and the ceremony that included Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.
Letter, William P. Fessenden to J. B. Brumly, undated

William P. Fessenden

This handwritten letter, dated only as July 17, is written from William P. Fessenden to J. B. Brumley[?] to let his friend know that he had presented Brumley's petition for a steam cutter and that it was being considered.
William P. Fessiden's Signature

William P. Fessiden

This signature of William P. Fessiden is clipped from a larger page. Fessiden served in the United States House of Representatives and Senate before becoming Secretary of the Treasury under President Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War. Some notes are written in pencil around the signature.
Horace Greeley's Signature

Horace Greeley

This signature of Horace Greeley is clipped from a larger page. Greeley was the founder and editor of the New-York Tribune, served briefly as a congressman from New York, and was the unsuccessful candidate of the new Liberal Republican Party in the 1872 presidential election against incumbent President Ulysses S. Grant, who won by a landslide.
Illustration, Lord Palmerston

Walker and Cockerell

This illustration depicts Lord Palmerston seated and wearing a dark suit and tie with a white shirt. Palmerston has long sideburns on his face. One elbow is propped on the arm of the chair and his hands are clasped together in front of him. "Lord Palmerston" is captioned beneath the illustration with the portrait artist and the photographer listed beneath the caption.
Document, D. I. Merrow, et al vs. James A Buneto et al, Columbus Machine Manufacturing Legal Filing, October 9-November 17, 1859

This legal document is a filing addressing debt of the Columbus Machine Manufacturing Company mortgage, equipment, etc. and includes a transcript of the original contract dated October 9, 1857. The document was filed November 17, 1859 by the Sangamon County Illinois clerk, Peirce Wright.
Proceedings of a Board of Survey, Fort Adams, Rhode Island, Orders Number 45, August 30, 1859

Orders number 45 of the proceedings of a Board of Survey at Fort Adams, Rhode Island on August 30, 1859 states that the first artillery will meet that day at eleven a. m. to examine and report on the condition of a certain property. The order is signed by Heny W. Clossom. Minutes from the meeting are recorded on the bottom and back of the order. The document is recorded as a "true copy" made by Henry W. Clossom.
Steamer Metropolis, Transportation and Delivery Confirmation of Horse Shoes and Nails to Fort Adams, Rhode Island, August 5, 1839

This record, dated August 5, 1839, documents the receipt of a delivery of horse shoes and nails from the Steamer Metropolis to Fort Adams, Rhode Island. The shipment was documented as having been received in good order and condition and signed by S. Roberts and copied by Henry M. Clossom.
Number 9 Abstract "B", Third Quarter 1859, Fort Adams, Rhode Island, August 4, 1859

This statement of Abstract states that Assistant Surgeon, R. L. Simpson was employed for five days a Judge Advocate in the duty of the General Court Martial and was to be paid six dollars and twenty-five cents. The statement was received at Ford Adams, Rhode Island on August 31, 1859 by Henry W. Clossom, 1st Artillery Account Assistant for the U. S. Army and was marked paid in full.
Invoice For Transportation of Horse Shoes and Nails, August 2, 1859

This invoice from the United States bills Anthony Stewart for a dollar and fifty cents for the transportation of eight horse shoes and nails from New York, New York to Newport, Rhode Island. The invoice was received and signed by Henry W. Clossonthe and dated August 31, 1859 and recorded as paid in full.
Number 18 Abstract "B", 2nd Quarter, 1859, Fort Adams, Rhode Island, June 30, 1859

This document of the United States Army, to Assistant Surgeon R.F. Simpson documents expenses for rooms rented and fuel purchased at the cost of twenty-nine dollars with verification that no quarters or fuel were supplied by the public. The document was received at Fort Adams, Rhode Island on June 30th, 1859 by 1st Lieutenant Henry W. Clossum.
Legal Document, Bernhart Bishop and Lisson March vs. Henry F. Day, July 2, 1859

This legal document, filed July 20, 1859, awards the complainant seven hundred dollars in damages. The document is signed "Lincoln and Hamond" and was filed by the clerk, George W. Lowny.
Document, Van Deventer Affidavit, April 18, 1850

This legal document is a handwritten affidavit, dated April 18, 1850, addressing the charges of assault with the intent to commit bodily injury brought against John Vanderventer by Lean County in the State of Illinois. The affidavit is subscribed and sworn to by W. H. Allin, Clerk. See also: Document, State v. Van Deventer, 1849; Document, Van Deventer Jury Instructions & Pleading, [1849]; Letter, Jess W. Weik to Willis Document, State v. Van Deventer, 1849; Document, Van Deventer Jury Instructions & Pleading, [1849]; Document, Van Deventer Jury Instructions & Pleading, [1849]; Letter, Jess W. Weik to Willis Van Devanter, December 24, 1914; Letter, Jess W. Weik to Willis Van Devanter, September 30, 1911; Letter, Jess W. Weik to Willis Van Devanter, November 5, 1911
Affidavit of Sergeant James Belger of Light Company "J' 1st Artillery, July 1, 1859

This document, dated July 1, 1859, attests to the fact that Sergeant James Belger of Light Company J, 1st Artillery, U. S., incurred expenses while in pursuit of a deserter in pursuance of orders given to him. The expenses accrued amount to three dollars and eighty-seven cents. The affidavit was filed in Newport County, Rhode Island and sworn and subscribed by the Newport mayor, William H. Cranston.
Number 7 Abstract B, First Quarter, 1859, Corporal John Amill, March 31, 1859

This document, dated March 28, 1859, records the expenses incurred by Corporal John Amill while in pursuit of a deserter, Charles R. Wheeler. The document is certified by Henry W. Clossom, the quartermaster and was received at Fort Adams, Rhode Island on March 31, 1859.
Quartermaster Department, U. S. A., Delivery Confirmation of Mortor Shells to Fort Adams, Rhode Island, March 30, 1839

This record, dated March 30, 1859, documents the receipt of a delivery of 30 eight inch mortar shells to Fort Adams, Rhode Island. The shipment was documented as being property of the United States and as having been received in good order and condition, signed by Josiah Chase and copied by Henry W. Clossom.
Number 8, Abstract B, First Quarter, 1859, Sargent Jason Belger, March 31, 1859

This document, dated March 28, 1859, records the expenses incurred by Sergeant Jason Belger of Light Company J, 1st Artillery while in pursuit of a deserter, Lance Corporal Charles R. Wheeler. The document is certified by Henry W. Clossom, the quartermaster and was received at Fort Adams, Rhode Island on March 31, 1859.
Document, Orders No. 20, John Bankhead Magruder, Orders to John W. Turner, March 25, 1859

This handwritten document orders Lieutenant John w. Turner to proceed to New York in pursuit of Private Charles R. Wheeler, a deserter from Lt. Cl. J's Artillery. Turner is ordered to work with local authorities to apprehend Wheeler and return him to the proper military authorities. The orders are signed by J. Bankhead Magruder.
Document, Orders No. 20, John Bankhead Magruder, Orders to John W. Turner, March 25, 1859 (copy)

This handwritten copy of an original document orders Lieutenant John w. Turner to proceed to New York in pursuit of Private Charles R. Wheeler, a deserter from Lt. Cl. J's Artillery. Turner is ordered to work with local authorities to apprehend Wheeler and return him to the proper military authorities. The orders are signed by J. Bankhead Magruder. The "true copy" was written by Henry W. Clonon.