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Lincoln, the Christian

Souvenir of the twelth annual meeting of the Lincoln Fellowship of Southern California

GLC08880.137

to Edward Dorr Griffin

Boudinot informs Griffin, a reverend, he was confined for six weeks due to a case of gout in his head. Criticizes the United States' inability to foster peace. Expresses worry regarding the United States' lack of financial means and capable...

GLC08882.01

to Abraham Lincoln

Intensely vitriolic letter sent to President Lincoln shortly after his election: "God damn your god damned old Hellfired soul to hell god damn you...Now you God damned old Abolition son of a bitch God damn you..." Attached to a board with a...

GLC08904

Collection of two documents related to Harriet Beecher Stowe [Decimalized .01-.02]

Two letters regading the controversy that developed after Harret Beecher Stowe cited Joel Parker as a pro-slavery preacher in her book "Uncle Tom's Cabin."

GLC08965

to Anson Rood

Discusses the controversy surrounding his wife, Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Joel Parker that developed after she cited Parker as a pro-slavery preacher in her book "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Parker, claiming his statements were misrepresented, threatened...

GLC08965.02

to John Little Jr.

Reporting that a free negro sold his free papers to a slave in Alabama in order to help him escape, and also discusses church services and men preparing for the war. "Jim Abbot sold his free papers to Harrison Cribbs for him to get away to a free...

GLC08987

to Mrs. Edward Brown

Gordon, a Confederate soldier, begins his letter by stating he greatly misses his home and friends. Says that he has been attending church and receiving some comfort from religion. Writes about a man from his regiment who deserted and is now...

GLC09004

to wife

Writes from Camp Caldwell. In the morning, he received a blue overcoat that has a state of NY button. They received the usual orders again today, so he concludes that the orders they received last night only need to be ready if any important attack...

GLC09006.02

to wife

Envelope has free frank signature of Reuben Eaton Fenton. Writes from Camp Caldwell. Has received more letters from his family and is extremely joyful to know that he has not been forgotten by them. Writes that his family's love and adoration...

GLC09006.04

to John T. Hoffman

Discusses Hoffman's impending candidacy for the Governor of New York. Comments on the Irish vote, "I don't find that the well-informed people have an idea that you would lose much of the Irish vote. Only an Irishman, or one with Irish blood in his...

GLC09011