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Statement From Chittenango, New York, About Lincoln's Death, April 18, 1865 Apr 1865

Statement From Chittenango, New York, About Lincoln's Death, April 18, 1865

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

This handwritten statement discusses the death and funeral arrangements of President Lincoln on behalf of the citizens of Chittenango, New York, in requesting the businesses to be able to close during the funeral services. The statement goes on to list several recommendations for various aspects of a ceremony in honor of the president and states several resolutions about the death of the president and its affects.

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Letter, F. D. Spinner To Henry Lieberman, April 13, 1865, F. D. Spinner Apr 1865

Letter, F. D. Spinner To Henry Lieberman, April 13, 1865, F. D. Spinner

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

This handwritten letter, dated April 13, 1865, is written from F. D. Spinner to Henry Lieberman advising Lieberman that he is not at liberty to help with the appointment Lieberman seeks and recommends that he instead send the application the proper place and name Spinner as a reference. He goes on to discuss George McClellan's run for president and his thoughts on the matter. The letter is written on Treasury of the United States letterhead. A typed transcript is included with the letter.

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Note, Abraham Lincoln, April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln Apr 1865

Note, Abraham Lincoln, April 14, 1865, Abraham Lincoln

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

This handwritten note asks that Mr. Arkrum[?] be allowed to come in at 9 a. m.. The note is signed "A. Lincoln" and is dated April 14, 1865.

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Board Of Police Letter Apr 1865

Board Of Police Letter

Rufus Ward Collection

Lowndes County Board of Police appointment of James Sykes, John M. Witherspoon, Thomas C. Billups and George N. Harris as Commissioners to oversee the completion of a bridge across McGower (McGowa) Creek, Lowndes County, Mississippi, 1865.

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Letter, William H. Herndon To Clerk, March 29, 1865 Mar 1865

Letter, William H. Herndon To Clerk, March 29, 1865

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

This handwritten letter, dated March 29, 1865, is written from William H. Herndon to the clerk, W. P. Eestell, March 29, 1865. The letter informs the clerk that a bill in enclosed and gives instructions and requests for what to do with the bill and how it is to be filed.

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Receipt For Taxes Paid By Mary Hogan Mar 1865

Receipt For Taxes Paid By Mary Hogan

Ames and Hogan Family Papers

Receipt for Starkville, Mississippi resident Mary Hogan's payment of $316.50 ($300 in bonds and $16.50 in cash) in taxes for the year 1864, as well as $63.30 for Soldiers Relief. Signed by District 30 tax collector W. L. James, 1865.

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Letter, J. D. Lynch To His Wife, Hettie Lynch, March 20, 1865, James D. Lynch Mar 1865

Letter, J. D. Lynch To His Wife, Hettie Lynch, March 20, 1865, James D. Lynch

Civil War Correspondence

This handwritten letter, dated March 20, 1865, is from J. D. (James D.) Lynch in Selma, Alabama to his wife, Hettie Lynch in West Point, Mississippi. The letter describes his trip to Selma the high cost of food and boarding.

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Letter, Abraham Lincoln To Unknown, Pass For Laura Jones To Cross Lines Into South, March 17, 1865 Mar 1865

Letter, Abraham Lincoln To Unknown, Pass For Laura Jones To Cross Lines Into South, March 17, 1865

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

This handwritten note, written by Abraham Lincoln to an unknown recipient states to "Allow the bearer, Miss Laruen Jones, to pass over lines with ordinary baggage and go South." Signed A. Lincoln and dated march 17, 1865. The note contains some ink smudges on some words.

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Letter, Ulysses S. Grant To Charles A. Dana, March 14, 1865, Ulysses S. Grant Mar 1865

Letter, Ulysses S. Grant To Charles A. Dana, March 14, 1865, Ulysses S. Grant

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This handwritten letter, dated March 14, 1865, is written from Ulysses S. Grant to Charles A. Dana who served as Assistant Secretary of War during the American Civil War, playing especially the role of the liaison between the War Department and General Ulysses S. Grant. The letter informs Dana of some things concerning General Sherman, the Surgeon General, Secretary of War, and Major General J. M. Schofield. The letter is on "Head quarters Armies of the United States" letterhead and is signed "U. S. Grant, Lieutenant General". This letter was found tipped into volume seven, between pages 282-283 of Abraham …

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Oath Of December 8, 1863, Abraham Lincoln To Unknown, March 10, 1865 Mar 1865

Oath Of December 8, 1863, Abraham Lincoln To Unknown, March 10, 1865

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

This handwritten note, written by Abraham Lincoln to an unknown recipient states to "Let their men take the oath of Dec. 8, 1863 and be discharged." Signed A. Lincoln and dated March 10, 1865. The Oath of December 8 was announced by Lincoln, on that day, in his annual message to congress in 1863 stating that he would offer a pardon to any man who would swear, without coercion, his allegiance to the Union. There are some ink smudges on several words of the note.

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Hingham Bank Check, J. J. And Son, February 24, 1865 Feb 1865

Hingham Bank Check, J. J. And Son, February 24, 1865

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

This check from Hangham Bank is written to pay J. J. and Son two hundred and forty-three dollars. The check is dated February, 24, 1865 and is signed by Joseph Jacobs and Son

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Letter, S. H. Pope To W. H. Lee; 2/19/1865, Samuel H. Pope Feb 1865

Letter, S. H. Pope To W. H. Lee; 2/19/1865, Samuel H. Pope

Sanders, Lee and Sargent Families Papers

Letter, Samuel H. Pope in Shuqualak, Mississippi, to William Hollinshed Lee, at the Officer's Hospital in Uniontown, Alabama, expressing his desire for Lee to visit him at his boarding house. Sims was wounded and captured. Pope sympathizes with Lee's unpleasant experience in the hospital. General Stephen D. Lee and Regina Harrison had a ''grand affair'' of a wedding, and ''Maj. Blewitt gave them a large Confederate party the following evening.'' Pope doesn't believe that war time is the right time to get married. 1865.

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Letter, Sallie To Emmett Ross; 2/14/1865 Feb 1865

Letter, Sallie To Emmett Ross; 2/14/1865

Emmett L. Ross Papers

Letter, ''Sister Sallie'' to Emmett Ross, telling him that she attended the wedding of one of Mr. Harris's daughters. The groom was late because the roads were in such bad condition. She notes that the war hasn't affected the number of marriages. She asks him what he thinks about the prospect of peace being declared in the spring. She lists items of clothing that Mrs. Stevens brought for them from New Orleans. 1865.

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Letter, A. B. Parks To Augusta Rice February 6, 1865, A. B. Parks Feb 1865

Letter, A. B. Parks To Augusta Rice February 6, 1865, A. B. Parks

Nannie Herndon Rice Family Papers

Letter from plantation manager A. B. Parks in Choctaw Agency, Mississippi, to Augusta Hopkins Rice, regarding the sickness of some of the slaves and the necessity to call Dr. Perkins. He also writes about trying to obtain butter from Judge Carr. 1865.

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Letter, John Bright To Gideon Welles, January 30, 1865, John Bright Jan 1865

Letter, John Bright To Gideon Welles, January 30, 1865, John Bright

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This handwritten letter, dated January 30, 1865, is written from John Bright in Rochdale, England to Gideon Welles in Washington, D. C. concerning the request on behalf of Bright's neighbor who's son was killed in service of the United States Navy. The neighbor, Mrs. Hawkins, requires assistance receiving the money owed to her upon the passing of her son. The letter was found tipped into pages 258-259 of volume eight, in pages 258-259 of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.

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Letter, John Hay To A. C. Harding, January 26, 1865, John Hay Jan 1865

Letter, John Hay To A. C. Harding, January 26, 1865, John Hay

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

This handwritten letter, dated January 26, 1865, is written from John Hay to A. C. Harding asking Harding to delay any decisions to remove Hay's father, Dr. Charles Hay as the postmaster at Warsaw, Hancock County until Hay can speak with Harding in person. Hay is concerned that there may be an attempt by someone to supersede his father and wishes to have the opportunity to plead his father's case in person.

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Letter, J. D. Lynch To His Wife, Hettie Lynch, January 22, 1865, James D. Lynch Jan 1865

Letter, J. D. Lynch To His Wife, Hettie Lynch, January 22, 1865, James D. Lynch

Civil War Correspondence

This handwritten letter, dated January 22, 1865, is from J. D. (James D.) Lynch in Blakely, Alabama to his wife, Hettie Lynch, in West Point, Mississippi. The letter asks her to write him more often and tells her he's been sick. The letter goes on to speculate that both sides will concentrate their forces in Virginia and where he hopes he'll be sent. A short note to his sister and son are included at the bottom of the last page. The pages are discolored and heavily creased in multiple places.

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Mrs. Jas. H. Curry Statement And Receipt For Household Goods, Arthur Foster Jan 1865

Mrs. Jas. H. Curry Statement And Receipt For Household Goods, Arthur Foster

Raymond Stiles Family Papers

Receipt for Sarah E. Curry's payment of $55 to Arthur Foster for various household goods and repairs purchased from 1863-1864. Sarah E. (Sallie) Curry married W.P. Bond in 1888.

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Letter, John A. Logan To The Army Of Tennessee, July 13, 1865 Jan 1865

Letter, John A. Logan To The Army Of Tennessee, July 13, 1865

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

This letter, dated July 13, 1865, is Major General John A. Logan's farewell address to the Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Tennessee expressing his appreciation for their service.

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Letter, John A. Logan To The Army Of Tennessee, July 13, 1865 Jan 1865

Letter, John A. Logan To The Army Of Tennessee, July 13, 1865

Lincolniana Original Manuscript Collection

This letter, dated July 13, 1865, is Major General John A. Logan's farewell address to the Officers and Soldiers of the Army of the Tennessee expressing his appreciation for their service.

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Letter, S. H. Pope To W. H. Lee; 1/8/1865, Samuel H. Pope Jan 1865

Letter, S. H. Pope To W. H. Lee; 1/8/1865, Samuel H. Pope

Sanders, Lee and Sargent Families Papers

Letter, Samuel H. Pope in Shuqualak, Mississippi, to William Hollinshed Lee, at the Officer's Hospital in Uniontown, Alabama. Pope is stationed in Shuqualak as Purchasing Commissary. He invites Lee to visit Columbus and mentions that he can stay with Mrs. Morrow (Pope's mother-in-law) and ''Miss Clodie'' (Clotille Morrow). He wonders if Lee can work out a transfer to the hospital in Columbus. ''All excitement from Raids has subsided.'' Sam Battle Fort was shot through both shoulders in November and was ''unable to push on a coat.'' Pope explains why didn't receive his recent mail in a timely way; when he …

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Letter, Charlotte To Her Uncle, John P. Darden, July 8, 1865 Jan 1865

Letter, Charlotte To Her Uncle, John P. Darden, July 8, 1865

Darden Family Papers

This handwritten letter, dated July 8, 1865, is written from Charlotte to her uncle, John P. Darden expressing her regret at having left her cabin home and moving in with the Browns. She goes on to say that she will come see him.

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Letter, S. H. Ross To Emmett Ross; 1/5/1865, Sarah Howard Ross Jan 1865

Letter, S. H. Ross To Emmett Ross; 1/5/1865, Sarah Howard Ross

Emmett L. Ross Papers

Letter, Sarah Howard Ross in Woodville, Mississippi, to her son, Emmett Ross, at Hazelwood. She is sending him, Mollie, and Elijah some shirts, socks, collars, and handkerchiefs. She tells him that she and Sissy were also able to get some clothes with money loaned by Aunt Mary Barton. She asks Mollie to send her a list of jewelry left behind, including some with locks of hair. She can't buy hats for Emmett and Elijah without ''greenbacks or Louisiana money.'' She tells him that Mr. Place is a secret agent for the Confederacy. 1865.

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Tax In Kind, T. H. Wheeler Jan 1865

Tax In Kind, T. H. Wheeler

Ashley Family Collection

Estimate and assessment of tax owed on pork: H. Wilson of Copiah County paid 104 pounds pork to the Confederate government, as a 10% tax on 1040 pounds assessed. Payment received by agent T. H. Wheeler at Depot No. 3, 4th Congressional District. Copiah County, Mississippi, 1865.

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A Sketch Of The Life And Times Of Abraham Lincoln: (To Accompany A Portrait)., Mary Eno Bassett Mumford Dec 1864

A Sketch Of The Life And Times Of Abraham Lincoln: (To Accompany A Portrait)., Mary Eno Bassett Mumford

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The Emancipation proclamation: pages 51-54.

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Indianapolis To Chicago: Special Funeral Train For The Escort Of The Remains Of Our Late President, Abraham Lincoln : Leave Indianapolis At 12 Night, April 30th, 1865. Arrive At Chicago At 11 A.M. May 1st ... Dec 1864

Indianapolis To Chicago: Special Funeral Train For The Escort Of The Remains Of Our Late President, Abraham Lincoln : Leave Indianapolis At 12 Night, April 30th, 1865. Arrive At Chicago At 11 A.M. May 1st ...

Pamphlets

The time and regulations are by order of D.C. McCallum, Brev. Brig.-Gen. director and gen'l manager Mil. R.R., U.S. Rules and regulations signed by W.F. Reynolds, Pres. L. & I.R.R. [Lafayette and Indianapolis Railroad], B.F. Masten, Sup't. L., N.A. & C.R.R. [Louisville, New Albany and Chicago Railroad Co.], R.N. Rice, Gen. Sup't. M.C.R.R. [Michigan Central Railroad Company]--p. [3]. Monaghan 570; not in Stern. Contains detailed timetable, and ""Rules and regulations"" for the journey. Title and text in mourning borders.

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Memorial Sermons :The Capture Of Richmond. Some Of The Results Of The War. The Assassination Of The President, Eddwin Bonaparte Webb Dec 1864

Memorial Sermons :The Capture Of Richmond. Some Of The Results Of The War. The Assassination Of The President, Eddwin Bonaparte Webb

Pamphlets

Sermons delivered in Shawmut Church, Boston, on April 9, 13 and 16, 1865.

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Peace: Message From The President Of The United States, Transmitting In Compliance With The Resolution Of February 8, 1865, Information Relative To A Conference Held At Hampton Roads With Mssrs. A.H. Stephens, R.M.T. Hunter, And J.A. Campbell., Abraham Lincoln Dec 1864

Peace: Message From The President Of The United States, Transmitting In Compliance With The Resolution Of February 8, 1865, Information Relative To A Conference Held At Hampton Roads With Mssrs. A.H. Stephens, R.M.T. Hunter, And J.A. Campbell., Abraham Lincoln

Pamphlets

Includes material related to and by William Henry Seward

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A Sermon On The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln: Preached At Surrey Chapel, London, Sunday, May 14, 1865, Newman Hall Dec 1864

A Sermon On The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln: Preached At Surrey Chapel, London, Sunday, May 14, 1865, Newman Hall

Pamphlets

A sermon memorializing the death of Abraham Lincoln.

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Sermon Occasioned By The Assassination Of President Lincoln: Delivered April 16, 1865 In First Presbyterian Church Of Paterson, N.J., William Henry Hornblower Dec 1864

Sermon Occasioned By The Assassination Of President Lincoln: Delivered April 16, 1865 In First Presbyterian Church Of Paterson, N.J., William Henry Hornblower

Pamphlets

Sermond delivered by W. H. Hornblower at the First Presbyterian Church, Patterson, N.J. on the assassination of President Lincoln, April 16, 1865.

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