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In dark suit with bowtie, bust portrait

Ink inscription on recto "Hon. S. A. Douglass. Published by M. O'Brien, 122 Dearborn St. Chicago."

GLC05111.02.0991

In dark suit, standing full-length portrait with tophat in hand, unmounted

GLC05111.02.1002

In dark suit, standing 3/4 length portrait with right hand on back of chair

Photographers imprint on verso: "Carte de Visite by J. Carbutt, Photographic Artist. 131 Lake St. Chicago."

GLC05111.02.1003

The Nebraska question comprising speeches in the United States Senate by Mr. Douglas, Mr. Chase, Mr. Smith, Mr. Everett, Mr. Wade, Mr. Badger, Mr. Seward, and Mr. Sumner...

(title continues)... together with the history of the Missouri Compromise Daniel Webster's memorial in regard to it-- History of the annexation of Texas-- the organization of Oregon Territory-- and the Compromise of 1850. Published by Justus S...

GLC05116.01

The Nebraska question comprising speeches in the United States Senate by Mr. Douglas, Mr. Chase, Mr. Smith, Mr. Everett, Mr. Wade, Mr. Badger, Mr. Seward, and Mr. Sumner...

(title continues)... together with the history of the Missouri Compromise Daniel Webster's memorial in regard to it-- History of the annexation of Texas-- the organization of Oregon Territory-- and the Compromise of 1850. Published by Justus S...

GLC05116.02

Standing view, resting fist atop table

Ink inscription on verso "97." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony, 501 Broadway, New York. From Photographic Negative, from Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0127

S. A. Douglas

GLC05603.02.05

Speech of Hon. S. A. Douglas, of Illinois, in the Senate, January 30, 1853, on the Nebraska Territory.

Printed at the Sentinel Office. Fragile. Bound with string.

GLC00267.156

Report of the committee on territories, on "A bill to authorize the people of the territory of Kansas to form a constitution and state government...

(title continues)... preparatory to their admission into the Union, when they have the requisite population," etc. Also, the views of the minority of said committee. 34th Congress, 1st Session, Senate. Published by A. O. P. Nicholson, Senate...

GLC00267.163

Speech of Hon. Stephen A. Douglas, on the "Measures of Adjustment," delivered in the City Hall, Chicago, October 23, 1850.

Printed by Gideon & Co., printers. Douglas discusses slavery and the Compromise of 1850. Appears to have been removed from previous binding.

GLC00267.378

Speech of Hon. S. A. Douglas, of Illinois, in the Senate, January 30, 1854, on the Nebraska Territory.

Printed at the Sentinel Office. Disbound; original yellow cover visible on spine. "Is not the question involved the simple one, whether the people of the Territories shall be allowed to do as they please upon the question of slavery, subject only...

GLC00267.379

to A. C. French

Announces his intention to accept a seat in the United States Senate and presents his resignation from the House of Representatives from the 30th Congress.

GLC02467.13

to Emanuel Bernard Hart

Douglas writes to Hart, a United States Representative from New York: "A thousand thanks for your letter & for the efforts of our friends in the empire city. If I had a few such friends everywhere the battle would be soon won" (possibly referring to...

GLC02975

Campaign Democrat Extra. No. 2: On Kansas Affairs

Complete text of Douglas's report from the Committee on Territories to the United States Senate on December 18, 1857. With a new bill proposing specific guidelines for authorizing the Kansas territory to form a constitution to prepare for admittance...

GLC03167

to John Davis

Expresses gratification for the support received in Pennsylvania, the rest of the Union, and the South for his 1860 Democratic presidential bid against Abraham Lincoln. "I am under especial [sic] obligation to you and other friends in Pennsylvania...

GLC03569

[Stephen Douglas' representation of Kimball in Tillsen & Pitkin v. Kimball]

Legal document in case of Robert Tillsen and Seth Pitkin versus Edward Kimball regarding a mortgage foreclosure. Douglas, a lawyer and Senator from Illinois, states that the plaintiffs are to receive a sum of $4,790.

GLC03142.01

to Alfred Burr re: hopes for Democratic party success in Connecticut [fragment]

Undated. Written as Democratic Senator from Illinois, to Burr, as Democratic State Central Committee.

GLC02925.11

Popular sovereignty in the territories. The dividing line between federal and local authority.

Published by Harper & Brothers. Douglas, a United States Senator from Illinois, concludes by stating: "...every distinct political Community, loyal to the Constitution and the Union, is entitled to all the rights, privileges, and immunities of self...

GLC08700

to Virgil Hickox

Douglas, serving as a Democratic United States Senator from Illinois, responds to a letter from Hickox, Chairman of the Democratic State Committee (refer to GLC05621.01). States " ... war is being waged against the United States with the avowed...

GLC05621.02

Remarks of the Hon. Stephen A. Douglas, on Kansas, Utah, and the Dred Scott decision. Delivered at Springfield, Illinois, June 12th, 1857.

Printed at the Daily Times Book and Job Office. "While the power of Congress to repeal the organic act and abolish the Territorial government cannot be denied, the question may arise whether we possess the moral right of exercising the power, after...

GLC00358

Non-Interference by Congress with slavery in the territories

On front cover, contains the signature of John Cochrane from Toledo, Indiana. Pages are brittle and frayed along sides.

GLC08587

Popular Sovereignty in the Territories: Judge Douglas in Reply to Judge Black

Responds at length to the criticisms of his position on popular sovereignty by Attorney General Jeremiah S. Black. Emphasizes that he would "never vote for a slave code in the Territories by Congress." First edition with original free franked...

GLC08940

to N. [Prescott?]

Douglas, a Democratic presidential candidate, discusses the 1860 election. Criticizes the presidential campaign of John Cabell Breckinridge, also a Democrat, stating that "the Democratic party is divided. The Telegraphic Reports about a compromise...

GLC04625

Full standing view of the Senator from Ill.

Graphite inscription on verso "W.2678,7" "**Book" "Hn S A Douglas." Photographers imprint on verso: "Whitehurst, Gallery, 434 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C."

GLC05111.02.0148

Speech of Hon. Stephen A. Douglas, of Illinois, Delivered in Richmond, Virginia, July 9, 1852.

Supports Franklin Pierce as the Democratic presidential candidate. Gives a summary of Pierce's achievements and qualifications for the position of president: "Hence, as democrats, we invite the most rigid and strict scrutiny into the public and...

GLC00267.189

1860 Pro-Douglas campaign ribbon, based on Brady portrait

GLC07769.02