Manuscripts

Abraham Lincoln copy of speech given in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Description: Handwritten copy, incomplete. Lincoln's speech given on the occasion of raising an American flag containing an additional star for Kansas over Independence Hall. In hand of William Harrison Lambert. (1 page)
Type: Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Date: approximately 1861 February 22
Call number: HM 13481
Creator: Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865)(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Purchased from Anderson Galleries, Lambert Lincolniana collection, January and April 1914.; Purchased from Judd Stewart, 1922.; Purchased from Anderson Galleries, Lambert Civil War collection, March 1914.

Abraham Lincoln copy of speech given in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Manuscripts

Handwritten copy, incomplete. Lincoln's speech given on the occasion of raising an American flag containing an additional star for Kansas over Independence Hall. In hand of William Harrison Lambert.

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Abraham Lincoln notebook of clippings of newspaper accounts of speeches

Manuscripts

Notebook contains newspaper clippings regarding Lincoln's speeches about his views on slavery and racial equality with added notes by Lincoln. Also present is an autograph draft or copy letter signed from Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois, to James N. Brown, 1858 October 18. Clippings date from 1854 to approximately 1864; Lincoln's notes are in ink and date from 1858. The notebook appears to have been created by Lincoln in 1858 for the use of James N. Brown; later notes are in pencil and are attributed to Brown. Clippings are glued to pages, most are folded. (52 pages with content)

HM 2144

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Dennis F. Hanks biographical sketch of Abraham Lincoln's childhood

Manuscripts

Autograph manuscript signed. Note by Lincoln's cousin, beginning "This Biographical Sketch is written by request of an old friend." With cabinet card photograph of Hanks, 1891. (1 page)

HM 15608

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Citizens of Washington, D.C. petition to Abraham Lincoln

Manuscripts

Document signed. Petition recommending Daniel R. Goodloe for the position of Marshal of the District of Columbia, with over 50 signatures. Includes addressed envelope marked "File A.L. Dec. 12. 1864." in Lincoln's hand. (1 page)

HM 8276

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Abraham Lincoln, Washington, D.C., authorization to William H. Seward

Manuscripts

Document signed. Authorizing the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to Lincoln's ratification to the Convention between the United States and Ecuador, signed 25 November 1862. Printed form, filled in. (1 page)

HM 39911

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Abraham Lincoln, Springfield, Illinois, letter to Eliza Caldwell Browning, Quincy, Illinois

Manuscripts

Autograph letter signed. Letter regarding Lincoln's failed courtship with Mary S. Owens. Includes addressed cover, addressed to Mrs. O.H. Browning. (5 pages)

HM 25119

Abraham Lincoln copy of speech given in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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