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[Transmittal notice]

Transmittal letter from Ordway, Lt. Col. 24th Mass., serving as Provost Marshal of the Department of Virginia, pertaining to the President's amesty proclamation.

GLC09326.02

[Broadside condemning Andrew Jackson]

"Why did the Irishmen of Philadelphia, oppose the reelection of Andrew Jackson?" Broadside quotes the opinion of Daniel O'Connell, a prominent Irish leader, regarding Jackson: "he did not believe…it was expedient to clothe military men with civil...

GLC09341

to George F. Hoar

Begins by asking Hoar to support John D. Powell Jr. of Boston, an African American for a position in the Navy. States, "He is quite a remarkable man ... His energy and activity are unlimited. He knows no fear ...These with other good qualities are...

GLC09010

Broughton's Monthly Planet Reader and Astrological Journal.

Four issues each featuring engraved portraits of 1860 Presidential candidates with astrological charts and commentary on their potential success; Stephen A. Douglas 8-1-1860, Abraham Lincoln 9-1-1860, John C. Breckinridge 10-1-1860, and John Bell 11...

GLC09014

He Being Dead Yet Speaketh

Quotes Lincoln's statements on the Declaration of Independence, Lincoln-Douglas debates, and various sayings.

GLC09020

to Senator J. M. Howard

Defends against accusations that he was "an opponent to the Lincoln admistration." States that he is against slavery, rumors of his disloyalty bear no truth, and are from "those who want to see me defeated ... I would, and do, favor a war of...

GLC09024

to H. B. Anthony

"The undersigned request that a meeting of republican Senators be called for to consider pending political questions." Relating to impeachment proceedings of President Andrew Johnson, signed by W. P. Fessenden and 28 other Senators.

GLC09037

[Orders to affix the seal to a letter for Peru's ad-interim President Pedro Diez Canseco]

Order to the Secretary of State. The letter offered condolences for deceased President San Roman and hopes for continued wisdom and success, guided by "the Supreme Ruler of the Universe."

GLC09064

New-York Semi-weekly Tribune.

Printing Lincoln's House Divided Speech, given on June 16th, at the Republican State Convention: "...'A house divided against itself cannot stand.' I believe this government cannot endure permanently half slave and half free..." Also reporting on...

GLC09085

The Will of the People

Campaign booklet, including introduction from George Boker and the Union League.

GLC09101