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Soldier's Discharge From The Black Hawk War, Signed By Abraham Lincoln, September 21, 1832 Jan 1890

Soldier's Discharge From The Black Hawk War, Signed By Abraham Lincoln, September 21, 1832

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This is a facsimile of a soldier's discharge from the Black Hawk War, signed by the captain, Abraham Lincoln. The discharge is for Lewis Homer [?] who served as a private in the Company of Mounted Volunteers. Homer was enrolled on April 21, 1832 and honorably discharged on June 7, 1832 after serving 48 days. The title of the figure describes what it is and explains that it was in possession of O. H. Oldroyd, Springfield, Illinois. The discharge appears on page 92 of volume one of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.

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Facsimile Of The First Draft Of The Emancipation Proclamation, July 1862 Jan 1890

Facsimile Of The First Draft Of The Emancipation Proclamation, July 1862

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This is a facsimile of the handwritten first draft of the Emancipation Proclamation as shown to the cabinet in July, 1862. The facsimile covers pages 402-404 of volume six of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay. The caption above reads "Facsimile (From the Original Ms. In Possession of the Authors) of the First Draft of the Emancipation Proclamation, Shown to the Cabinet in July 1862."

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Facsimile, Lincoln's Claim On Licking River From The Field Book Of Daniel Boone, December 11, 1782 Jan 1890

Facsimile, Lincoln's Claim On Licking River From The Field Book Of Daniel Boone, December 11, 1782

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This is a facsimile of Lincoln's claim on the Licking River as taken from Daniel Boone's field book. The record states that "Abraham Lincoln enters 500 acres of land on a treasury warrant no. 5994 beginning [sic] opposite Charles Yancey's upper Line on the South Side of the River running [sic] South 200 polses then up the River for Sanity. 11th December 1782 Daniel Boone." The caption beneath the facsimile reads "Fac-Simile from the Field-Book of Daniel Boone. This record of the Lincoln Claim on Licking River is from the original in possession of Lyman C. Draper, Madison, Wis." The …

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Surveyor's Certificate From Jefferson County, Kentucky Jan 1890

Surveyor's Certificate From Jefferson County, Kentucky

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This is copy of a Surveyor's Certificate for 400 acres of land in Jefferson County, Kentucky by virtue of a treasury Warrant on behalf of Abraham Linkhorn. The certificate includes a small illustration of the land described. The caption beneath the survey reads "Surveyor's Certificate (Slightly Reduced), taken from record book "B," Page 60, in the office of Jefferson County, Kentucky." The surveyor's certificate appears on page 12 of volume one of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.

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Firms Fail, Banks Shaken (November 12, 1890), New York Times, The Jan 1890

Firms Fail, Banks Shaken (November 12, 1890), New York Times, The

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Two More Failures Recorded In Wall Street (November 19, 1890), New York Times, The Jan 1890

Two More Failures Recorded In Wall Street (November 19, 1890), New York Times, The

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Committee Minutes Of The New York Clearing House Association, 1890-1912, New York Clearing House Association Jan 1890

Committee Minutes Of The New York Clearing House Association, 1890-1912, New York Clearing House Association

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Three More Suspensions (November 13, 1890), New York Times, The Jan 1890

Three More Suspensions (November 13, 1890), New York Times, The

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Letter, Hannibal Hamlin To Isaac Morken, April 10, 1889, Hannibal Hamlin Apr 1889

Letter, Hannibal Hamlin To Isaac Morken, April 10, 1889, Hannibal Hamlin

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This handwritten letter, dated April 10, 1889, is written from Hannibal Hamlin to Isaac Morken informing Morken of an article enclosed for potential use in the Mark and Express. Hannibal Hamlin was vice president of the United States under Abraham Lincoln from 1861 to 1865, the first Republican vice president. This letter was found tipped in between pages 276-277 of volume two of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.

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Letter, General John M. Schofield To Miss Scott, August 27, 1888, John M. Schofield Aug 1888

Letter, General John M. Schofield To Miss Scott, August 27, 1888, John M. Schofield

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This handwritten letter, dated August 27, 1888, is written from General John M. Schofield, an American soldier who held major commands during the American Civil War, to Miss Scott. The letter informs her that he will comply with her request. This letter was found tipped into volume six, between pages 374-375 of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.

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Letter, General Braxton Bragg To S. Q. Cist, April 19, 1888, Braxton Bragg Apr 1888

Letter, General Braxton Bragg To S. Q. Cist, April 19, 1888, Braxton Bragg

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This handwritten letter, dated April 19, 1888, is written from General Braxton Bragg in Lowndesboro to S. Q. Cist in St. Louis, Missouri concerning a previous letter that is presumed lost and the request Cist had made in a previous letter. Bragg offers his willingness to oblige him if Cist would repeat the inquiry. The letter was found tipped into of volume eight, in pages 78-79 of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.

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Letter, W.T. Sherman To Napoleon Sarony And Son, February 21, 1888, W. T. Sherman Feb 1888

Letter, W.T. Sherman To Napoleon Sarony And Son, February 21, 1888, W. T. Sherman

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This handwritten letter, dated February 21, 1888, is written from W.T. Sherman to Napoleon Sarony and Son discussing various photographs. The letter was found tipped into of volume eight, in pages 470-471 of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay. The letter was tipped in pages 470-471 from volume nine of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.

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Catalogue Of The Northwestern Classical Academy, 1887-1888, Northwestern Classical Academy Jan 1887

Catalogue Of The Northwestern Classical Academy, 1887-1888, Northwestern Classical Academy

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The catalogue of Northwestern Classical Academy from the academic year 1887-1888. The catalogue includes information about the Academy, including the names of board members, instructors, and students. It provides the course of study and the academic calendar.

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Letter, Robert Todd Lincoln To L. P. Hubbard, December 15, 1884, Robert Todd Lincoln Dec 1884

Letter, Robert Todd Lincoln To L. P. Hubbard, December 15, 1884, Robert Todd Lincoln

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This handwritten letter, dated December 15, 1884, is from Robert Todd Lincoln in Washington, DC to L. P. Hubbard in New York City. The letter asks Hubbard to express his regrets to the Committee of Arrangements New England Society Annual Dinner. The letter is written on War Department, Washington Stationary. This note was found tipped into volume one of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.

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General Orders No. 10: Announcement Of Orville E. Babcock's Death, June 25, 1884, John M. Wilson Jun 1884

General Orders No. 10: Announcement Of Orville E. Babcock's Death, June 25, 1884, John M. Wilson

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This three page pamphlet, released by the Headquarters Corps of Engineers of the United States Army, announcing the death of the "a brother officer", Orville E. Babcock. The announcement provides a brief biography of Babcock and his career. The announcement is signed by Major of Engineers, John M. Wilson.

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Reproduction-Account Of Orville E. Babcock's Death By B. B. Smith, June 7, 1884, B. B. Smith Jun 1884

Reproduction-Account Of Orville E. Babcock's Death By B. B. Smith, June 7, 1884, B. B. Smith

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This report of the drowning of General Orville E. Babcock and others at the Mosquito Inlet, Florida, is a typed reproduction of the report given to the Lighthouse Board by B. B. Smith, the Clerk of the 6th Lighthouse District. The report details the events that lead to Babcock's death, as well as the deaths of two other men. The report was reproduced from the holdings of the National Archives and is stated as such along the edge of the pages.

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Address At The Funeral Of The Late Orville E. Babcock, By Rev. T. S. Wynkoop, June 7, 1884, R. O. Polkinhorn, And Son, Printers Jun 1884

Address At The Funeral Of The Late Orville E. Babcock, By Rev. T. S. Wynkoop, June 7, 1884, R. O. Polkinhorn, And Son, Printers

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This pamphlet contains the prayer and funeral address delivered by Reverend T. S. Wynkoop, the minister of the Western Presbyterian Church during the funeral service for Orville E. Babcock, June 7, 1884. The address is seven pages of typed print and the pamphlet notes that the address was not originally written and that this is "reproduced in substance, as nearly as may be, at the request of friends."

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Letter, Smith To Robert Todd Lincoln, June 5, 1884, Sergeant Smith Jun 1884

Letter, Smith To Robert Todd Lincoln, June 5, 1884, Sergeant Smith

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This handwritten copy of a telegram, dated June 5, 1884, is from Sergeant Signal Corps, Smith in Jacksonville, Florida to Secretary of War, Robert Todd Lincoln in Washington, D. C. The letter informs Mr. Lincoln when to expect George Benjamin to arrive in Washington with General Babcock's remains and in what condition the remains are in.

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Letter, George D. Benjamin To Robert Todd Lincoln, June 4, 1884, George D. Benjamin Jun 1884

Letter, George D. Benjamin To Robert Todd Lincoln, June 4, 1884, George D. Benjamin

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This handwritten copy of a telegram, dated June 4, 1884, is from George D. Benjamin in Astor, Florida to Secretary of War, Robert Todd Lincoln in Washington, D. C. The letter describes the circumstances surrounding the death of General Orville E. Babcock. The text was originally sent as a telegram.

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Views On The Situation, New York Times, The Jan 1884

Views On The Situation, New York Times, The

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Map, Hand Drawn On Linen, Indicating The Site Of Babcock's Death, Mosquito Inlet, Florida, 1884 Jan 1884

Map, Hand Drawn On Linen, Indicating The Site Of Babcock's Death, Mosquito Inlet, Florida, 1884

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This is a handwritten map drawn on linen with handwritten indications and notes at the site of Orville E. Babcock's death at Mosquito Inlet, Florida in 1884. The map is a grey-blue color and is visibly creased. The title at the top of the page reads "T. XVI. S. RXXXIV. E".

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Various Clippings On Death Of Oeb-Reproductions, June 1884, Washington-Star Jan 1884

Various Clippings On Death Of Oeb-Reproductions, June 1884, Washington-Star

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This collection of newspaper clippings, reproduced from the holdings of the National Archives, covers the death of Orville E. Babcock by drowning in a boat accident in Florida.

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Annual Report Of The Comptroller Of The Currency, 1884, United States: Department Of The Treasury: Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency (Occ) Jan 1884

Annual Report Of The Comptroller Of The Currency, 1884, United States: Department Of The Treasury: Office Of The Comptroller Of The Currency (Occ)

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On The Verge Of A Panic (May 15, 1884), New York Times, The Jan 1884

On The Verge Of A Panic (May 15, 1884), New York Times, The

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The Storm Not Yet Spent (May 16, 1884), New York Times, The Jan 1884

The Storm Not Yet Spent (May 16, 1884), New York Times, The

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The Ebb Of The Panic (May 17, 1884), New York Times, The Jan 1884

The Ebb Of The Panic (May 17, 1884), New York Times, The

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Not A Good Bank Showing (May 25, 1884), New York Times, The Jan 1884

Not A Good Bank Showing (May 25, 1884), New York Times, The

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Minutes Of The Federal Council (1848-1963), Swiss Federal Reserves Jan 1884

Minutes Of The Federal Council (1848-1963), Swiss Federal Reserves

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Laughing At Secretary Folger (May 16, 1884), New York Times, The Jan 1884

Laughing At Secretary Folger (May 16, 1884), New York Times, The

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Letter, Alexander H. Stephens To Levi P. Morton, August 10, 1882, Alexander Stephens Aug 1882

Letter, Alexander H. Stephens To Levi P. Morton, August 10, 1882, Alexander Stephens

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This letter, dated August 10, 1882, is written from Alexander H. Stephens, an American politician who served as the vice president of the Confederate States from 1861 to 1865, to Levi P. Morton, the 22nd vice president of the United States from 1889 to 1893. The letter offers an introduction to a friend of Stephens, J. Barrett Cohen of South Carolina. This note was found tipped into volume three, between pages 198-199 of Abraham Lincoln : A History by John G. Nicolay and John Hay.

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