Manuscripts
Dennis F. Hanks biographical sketch of Abraham Lincoln's childhood
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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)
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Austin A. King, Washington, D.C., letter to Abraham Lincoln
Manuscripts
Autograph letter signed. Request for pardon of John B. Corner of Missouri. Signed and endorsed by Lincoln, 1864 January 27. Includes filing envelope.
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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. (71 pages with content; pp. 68-107 are blank)
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Abraham Lincoln collection
Manuscripts
This collection contains correspondence and documents of Abraham Lincoln dating from 1813 to 1865, especially relating to his presidency and the election of 1864, and to the Civil War, including appointments, military commissions, instructions and orders to generals, pardons, and passes. Several items pertain to slavery, including letters and notes, documents regarding gradual emancipation in Delaware, and signed copies of the 13th Amendment. There is a small amount of material for the Lincoln and Todd families. Also present are legal documents, 1838 to 1860, primarily relating to various cases handled by Lincoln during his law partnerships, especially with William H. Herndon. In addition, the collection includes items dating from 1865 to 1911 that concern Lincoln's assassination and the conspirators, his funeral, and his legacy.
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James S. Rollins et al, Washington, D.C., letter to Abraham Lincoln
Manuscripts
Letter signed. Request for pardon of Porter Jackman of Missouri; also signed by: William A. Hall, Austin A. King, and John G. Scott. With two endorsements of Lincoln, 1864 February 17 and March 2, and one of Edward Bates, 1864 March 2. Includes filing envelope.
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Lewis Jacob Cist poem "Abraham Lincoln, Assassinated, Good Friday, April 14th 1865."
Manuscripts
Autograph manuscript signed. Poem beginning "O, Mournful night! Of all beside…" With note "Written April 19th 1865. Copied for Mr. Harrison Wright, of Wilkes Barre, Penna., St. Louis, April 1st 1867 by his friend, L.J.C."
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