1862 ca.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Photograph

Title: Lincoln seated at table, O-58

O-58. Ostendorf dates this photograph "about 1862." Ink inscription on recto "Abrm Lincoln President of the United States May 17, 1861." Graphite inscription on verso "Autograph" and "O-58B." Ink inscription on verso "Lincoln, Abraham."

GLC05111.02.0008

1861 ca.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Photograph

Title: Lincoln in a reflective mood, vignette, O-60 variation

A variation of O-60. Graphite inscription on verso "Mrs. S.L. Taggart. Dubuque, Iowa," "O-60 variant." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York, from Photographic negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0009

1861 ca.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Photograph

Title: Lincoln in a reflective mood, O-60

O-60. Graphite inscription on verso "O-60A." Photographers imprint on verso:"Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York, from Photographic negative from Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0010

1863/04/17

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Photograph

Title: Full length standing view of Lincoln, O-69

O-69. Lincoln's right hand rests on a pedestal as he looks to the left. Graphite inscription on verso "O-69." Ink inscription on verso "Lincoln, Abraham." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. Anthony 501 Broadway New York, from Photographic negative from Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0011

1863/08/09

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Photograph

Title: Lincoln with newspaper, O-71

O-71. Lincoln seated in a chair holding a newspaper in his left hand and his spectacles in his right hand. Graphite inscription on verso "O-71," and "Father Abraham."

GLC05111.02.0012

1863/08/09

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Photograph

Title: Lincoln with newspaper, O-72

O-72. Lincoln holds a newspaper in his left hand and his spectacles in his right hand. This is a variation of O-71 in which Lincoln's right hand is lower. Graphite inscription on verso "17," "O-72D," "54,"and "Meserve-Sandburg Aug. 9 1865." Photographers imprint on verso: "Gardner Corner 7th & D Streets Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0013

1864/01/08

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Photograph

Title: Vignette bust view of Lincoln, O-83 variant

O-83 variant. Inscription on recto "Brady New York." Graphite inscription on verso "Father Abe" and "0-83 variant." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Portrait Galleries Broadway & Tenth Street New York & No. 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0014

1864/01/08

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Photograph

Title: Lincoln seated in chair, O-83

O-83. Graphite inscription on verso "To Miss Sugg with Mrs. Douglas' Compliments," "O-83." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Portrait Galleries No. 352 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C. and Broadway & Tenth St., N.Y."

GLC05111.02.0015

1864/01/08

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Photograph

Title: Lincoln seated in chair, O-84

O-84. Graphite inscription on verso "132," and "O-84." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E. & H.T. Anthony 501 Broadway New York, from Photographic negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0016

1864/01/08

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Photograph

Title: Vignette bust portrait of Lincoln, O-85

O-85. Imprint on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress by M.B. Brady & Co. in the year 1865 in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Graphite inscription on verso "O-85A." Photographers imprint on verso: "M.B.Brady & Co National Photographic Portrait Galleries No 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C. & New York." Cancelled Blue two cent tax stamp on verso.

GLC05111.02.0017

1865/04/02

Photograph

Title: Rebel Soldier in the trenches of Fort Mahone [split stereocard]

Image of the final resting place of a rebel soldier, with his hands raised as if to ward off danger. With the remnants of his personal effects at his side, the pose seems to have been contrived by the photographer. Graphite inscription on verso: "Rebel soldier trenches Fort Mahone Petersburg April 2 /65."

GLC05111.01.1208

1865/04/02

Photograph

Title: Rebel Soldier in trenches before Petersburg [split stereocard]

Image of a rebel soldier laying mortally wounded in a trench at Petersburg. The soldiers hands are crossed at the middle of his chest, with a rifle positioned to his proper right. Graphite inscription on verso: "Rebel Soldier in trenches before Petersburg Apl 2 1865. Petersburg."

GLC05111.01.1209

1864/03/28

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edwin M. Stanton re: urging recruitment of black troops in Kentucky

Asking for recruitment to be in a manner "Free from collateral embarassments" for Kentucky's Governor: "I think these requests of the Governor are reasonable; and I shall be obliged, if you will give him a full hearing, and do the best you can to effect these objects."

GLC07600

1862/01/07

Cole, Henry, fl. 1858-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ezekel Dubois re: slave turning in master to Union troops

"We heer that the 59 regement has got a rebel prisner they fetcht him in Last night they told us that one of his own nigers came to the rigement and tod them that his master was a captin in the rebel army..." Also describes Washington D.C. and the surrounding area. Written by soldier in Co. E 86th NY Infantry.

GLC07612

1861/02/02

Newspaper

Title: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper. [Vol. 10, no. 271 (February 2, 1861)]

GLC07598

1862/12/17

Jackson, Thomas J. "Stonewall", 1824-1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jubal A. Early re: preventing enemy from crossing river

Four days after Fredericksburg. Trimmed and lined, with green staining.

GLC07604

1861/10/05

Buckland, R.P., fl. 1861

Broadside

Title: To Arms! Fellow Citizens of Northern Ohio.... [Union recuiting broadside]

Union recruiting broadside. "Kentucky appeals to us to come toher relief. Her cause is out cause!..." Alludes to the defense of Fort Stephenson by Kentuckians in 1813. Signed in type by Lt. Col. R. P. Buckland, recruiting for the 72d Ohio. Severely stained.

GLC07605

1863/07/03

Butler, Edward, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Dear Cousin" re: campaign details of Cherokee Confederate Col. Stand Watie

"The Federal and the Pens and the Negroes have Changed the name of Fort Gibson on the last Scout Col. Stand Waity toke Gen Ross prisoner."

GLC07607

1864/05/03

Fenn, Austin, fl. 1864

Autograph letter

Title: re: response to rebel threats of shooting black prisoners of war

Incomplete letter from Corporal 10th VT., Co. H.: "...[O]ur Generals sent them word that every Black Prisoner they [the Confederates] shot they would pick out A rebel Prisoner...that had owned the most slaves and shoot him."

GLC07610

1863/05/21

Black, Isaac, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to William Black

"I want to let you know How our Black Solgiers gets on There is two Rigmts already in Active Service they are Down on the Rebels they bring in Prisners Every Day they say that They will fight to the last for their Liberty." Also describes the vicinity of Beaufort, S.C.

GLC07611

1861/01/28

Hale, F.L., fl. 1861

Autograph manuscript signed

Title: re: secession

Speech given in Carroll County, Virginia: "The mere empty name of Union, with one section arrayed in deadly hostility against the other section, committing acts of violence against our property, making invasions upon our Citizens, and committing the most atrocious, and unheard of murders--Then it is no Union for me."

GLC07613

1863/05/14

Sherman, H. L.

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Edgar J. Sherman re: slavery, Gen. Nathaniel P. Banks

"I think [Banks] would today do away with the Emancipation Proclamation, and re-enslave all who have been freed....I have no real confidence in his integrity to the cause of freedom." With envelope and stamp.

GLC07614

[1867]/01/12

Lincoln, Mary Todd, 1818-1882

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Swett re: opposing re-election of [Lyman] Trumbull

"[K]nowing all [Trumbull's] cold selfish treachery towards [Lincoln], can you not write today, to influential parties in S. and tell them the whole truth." Mrs. Lincoln also denies Mrs. McGuinness the gift of Lincoln's cane, calling her a "low Copperhead." Written on mourning stationery.

GLC07619

1870 ca.

Jarvis, J.F., fl. 1892

Photograph

Title: [Carte de visite of the inner room of the Senate]

Imprint on verso.

GLC07555

1865/05 ca.

Holt, Joseph, 1807-1894

Document signed

Title: Copy of charge and specification against...

Title continues: "Charge and specification against David E. Herold, George A. Azerodt, Lewis Payne, Michael D. Laughlin, Edward Spangler, Samuel Arnold, Mary E. Surratt, and Samuel A. Mudd". Holt signs as Judge Advocate General. Some manuscript insertions are included throughout the document.

GLC07544