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to Fred Goetz

16 May 1915

Bartholdt, Richard, 1855-1932

Accepts Goetz's invitation to address Goetz's (unspecified) National Society 9 June 1915 in Chicago, Illinois. Bartholdt, who was asked to present on the topic of personal liberty, charges Goetz $100. Possibly written to Fred Goetz, a notorious...

GLC03481.26

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Autograph letter signed

to Sister Mamie

2 August 1861

Morey, Charles C., fl. 1830-1865

Discusses the "[t]errible" battle of Bull Run and the poor conditions of camp life, including difficult marches and poor diet. Discusses the execution of a "Zouave" soldier in camp for the "crime of murder." Also makes reference to the politics of...

GLC03523.18.01

Collection Item

Photograph

The Assassin's Vision

1865 ca.

The images shows John Wilkes Booth riding on a black horse through a group of trees with the capitol building visible in the background. A ghostly image of Abraham Lincoln appears between two trees on the left side of the photograph. The trees...

GLC05111.02.0115

Collection Item

Photograph

Tintype bust view of John Wilkes Booth

1865 ca.

Tintype image surrounded by embossed frame-like design.

GLC05111.02.0116

Collection Item

Photograph

John Wilkes Booth seated in an elaboratedly carved chair

1865 ca.

Ink inscription on recto "Murderer of A. Lincoln." Ink inscription on verso "J. Wilks [sic] Booth."