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to Mary Todd Lincoln.
02 April 1865
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Lincoln's last letter to Mary Lincoln, day before the fall of Richmond, Re: dramatic news of the final collapse of the confederate defenses.
GLC08090
[Petition to President Abraham Lincoln to arrange for the release of Union prisoners held in Richmond, Virginia].
14 July 1862
Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869
Mary Morrison, Amanda Morrison, and Mary Wheeler, two wives and a sister of Union supporters imprisoned by the Confederate Army request that the Union Army take seven Confederate supporters living in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and arrange to have a...
GLC08160
to Richard W. Hutson
07 November 1863
Hutson, Charles J., 1842-1902
Apologizes for not writing. They had an unexpected move. General Lee put together a party to scour the Blue Ridge Mountains for military deserters. Reports that Lee chose A. P. Hill's 1st South Carolina and Richard S. Ewell's 12th of Georgia...
GLC08165.63
to Caf
21 September 1861
The author would be happy to hear from Frank but supposes he is angry with women. Hopes they both return safe to Washington.
GLC08291.29
to Maria
February 15, 1864
Wells, Edmund C., fl. 1864-1865
planning to go to Cinncinatti for a week. has been writing a letter for the Captain's "darky" to his sweetheart. would like to be in Washington if they get orders to leave Cumberland.
GLC08311.13
to Lon Poor
February 29, 1864
Barton, Clara, 1821-1912
[Abraham Lincoln] "Th Pres. grows more gaunt, pale, and careworn than ever. I feel badly when I think how much four years have changed him. I do not want to think that he could not endure another four years of toil and care like the last, and yet...
GLC08375
to Celia
7 May 1865
Calvin, fl. 1865
Calvin, a Union soldier, discusses the 14 April 1865 death of President Abraham Lincoln with Celia (possibly Celia Cleland). States "We have met with the greatest loss that ever any Nation met with in loosing our much beloved President Abraham...
GLC08483.03
[Daughters of the American Revolution Headquarters]
1861-1877
One untitled engraving circa 1861-1877. Depicts a large white building (Probably the Daughters of the American Revolution Headquarters, Washington, D.C.). Engraver unknown.
GLC08878.0210
to Matilda Mason
20 September 1847
Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870
Responds to a previous letter from Matie, possibly a relative by marriage. Mentions mutual acquaintances, including a fellow soldier named Rhett. Relates that he occupies a suite of apartments belonging to Senora Santa Anna (wife of former Mexican...
GLC08894
to Friend
10 October 1862
Brooks, Louis, fl. 1862-1876
Received his letter yesterday morning and wrote back as soon as he could. Glad to hear he is healthy. "No news of importance here excepting a rumor that commissioners are on their way to Washington to make arrangements for peace." Asks if he believes...
GLC08914.002
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