Manuscripts
George Harrington papers
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George Harrington papers
Manuscripts
A collection of 64 items which includes the personal and professional correspondence and documents of George Harrington, chiefly letters addressed to him. Correspondents include Salmon P. Chase, William Pitt Fessenden, Edward Bates, John J. Cisco, and others. The letters discuss the U. S. financial administration during the Civil War, New York and Maryland politics, and Harrington's personal and family affairs. Also included is Harrington's draft of the program of the funeral procession of Abraham Lincoln. Collection includes James A. Garfield letter signed to George Harrington, 1874 January 6 (HM 20350).
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Abraham Lincoln, Washington, D.C., appointment of George Harrington
Manuscripts
Document signed. Appointment of Harrington to perform the duties of Secretary of the Treasury in the absence of William P. Fessenden.
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Abraham Lincoln, Washington, D.C., appointment of George Harrington
Manuscripts
Document signed. Appointment of Harrington to perform the duties of Secretary of the Treasury in the absence of William P. Fessenden. (1 page)
HM 2259
Reception of the remains of President Lincoln, at Chicago, May 1, 1865. : Order of procession
Rare Books
A black silk keepsake from President Abraham Lincoln's funeral procession in Chicago, Illinois. The "Order of procession" is printed in gray, and lists the pall bearers, guard of honor, and general procession, and indicates the place in line where the funeral car is. Text at the bottom describes the path of the procession, notes road closures, and lists the preparations for the body's lying in state. There is a beige trim around the edge of the silk, with scalloped ribbon and loose fringe.
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Abraham Lincoln, Washington, D.C., appointment of George Harrington
Manuscripts
Document signed. Appointment of Harrington as Secretary of the Treasury, pro tem.
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Abraham Lincoln, Washington, D.C., appointment of George Harrington
Manuscripts
Document signed. Appointment of Harrington as Secretary of the Treasury, pro tem. (1 page)
HM 3117