12 April 1839

Clay, Henry, 1777-1852

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Nathaniel P. Tallmadge

Expresses his agreement with a speech that Tallmadge gave recently concerning the three great systems of policy; internal improvements, the tariff, and the Bank of United States. Writes about state banks and whether or not they can supply sound, stable currency of uniform value. Remarks that he believes the banks established in New York are able to do this. Notes that if the state banks can accomplish this, there will be no need of a Bank of the United States. Confesses that he has reservations about whether or not this is possible since there are so many states in the Union with so many…

GLC05097

1882

Smith, William Henry, 1833-1896

Book signed

Title: The St. Clair papers: The life and public service of Arthur St. Clair: Soldier of the Revolutionary War; President of the Continental Congress; and Governor of the North-Western Territory with his correspondence and other papers

Published by Robert Clarke & Co., 1882. Signed by former President Rutherford B. Hayes on 11 February 1882. Includes some of St. Clair's addresses and correspondence. Contains ordinances and treaties related to the Northwest Territory. This is the second of two volumes.

GLC05106

03 June 1860

Hesler, Alexander, 1823-1895

Photograph

Title: [Abraham Lincoln, candidate for U.S. president. Head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right, June 3, 1860.]

A print of a photograph of Abraham Lincoln taken by Alexander Hesler in Springfield, Illinois on June 3rd, 1860. The photograph portrays Lincoln's head and shoulders as he faces to the right, the photograph is oval-shaped. Hesler's "tousled hair" portrait of Lincoln was not popular amongst Republican leadership, so he was asked to take another picture to be used during the presidential campaign. Hesler took 4 photographs that day. The original plates are in the collection of the Chicago Historical Society but are broken. Known as Ostendorf no. 28 and Meserve no. 28. This is a mounted albumen…

GLC05111.01.0003

03 June 1860

Hesler, Alexander, 1823-1895

Photograph

Title: [Abraham Lincoln, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing right.]

A print of a photograph of Abraham Lincoln taken by Alexander Hesler in Springfield, Illinois on June 3rd, 1860. The photograph portrays Lincoln's head and shoulders as he faces to the right, the photograph is oval-shaped. Hesler's "tousled hair" portrait of Lincoln was not popular amongst Republican leadership, so he was asked to take another picture to be used during the presidential campaign. Hesler took 4 photographs that day. The original plates are in the collection of the Chicago Historical Society but are broken. Known as Ostendorf no. 29 and Meserve no. 27. This is a mounted albumen…

GLC05111.01.0004

May 1865

unknown, fl. 1865

Photograph

Title: [Lincoln funeral caisson in New York]

One photograph of Abraham Lincoln's funeral caisson dated May 1865. Shows the funeral caisson stopped in front of the Clinton Market on a cobblestoned street.

GLC05111.01.0007

May 1865

Fassett, Samuel M., fl. 1859-1865

Photograph

Title: [Fassett] Photographer Chicago

One photograph of the road where Abraham Lincoln's home in Springfield, Illinois may have been located, taken by Samuel M. Fassett. Fassett's name appears to be rubbed out on mount; full title taken from pencil inscription underneath. Image shows members of Lincoln's funeral committee gathered near the edge of the road, next to a house.

GLC05111.01.0008

03 May 1865

Ingmire, F.W., 1822-1876

Photograph

Title: President Lincoln's house, with Congressional Delegation

A print of a photography taken by Fredrick William (F. W.) Ingmire of the Congressional funeral delegation outside the house of Abraham Lincoln. Taken on May 3rd, 1865, the day before Lincoln's funeral. The Lincoln house is draped in banners and curtains in mourning. It is a mounted albumen print. Printed on the mounting is a list of all the members of Congress in attendence. Photograph has blind embossed stamp of H.W. Fay. Inscribed "Compliments T.E. Septon."

GLC05111.01.0009

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: [Tennessee State Capitol]

A print of a photograph of the Tennesse State Capitol in Nashville, TN. Crisp, detailed image of the state house surrounded by a barren landscape. Log breastworks can be seen surrounding the base of the building. The building was constructed between 1845 and 1859.

GLC05111.01.0248

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: The chair in which Abraham Lincoln was assassinated [split stereocard]

Image of the chair in which Lincoln was assassinated. Inscription on recto: "The Chair Lincoln sat in when he was Shot." Numeric notation on recto: "3405." Inscription on verso: "Collection. H.W. Fay." Numeric notations on verso: "#12B" and "12."

GLC05111.01.1218

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Abraham Lincoln [split stereocard]

Image of Abraham Lincoln seated and looking directly at the camera. Inscription on image: "1861 The War For the Union. 1865" Inscription on verso: "This view is not a fair sample of the war views. The 'negative' is very poor . . . ." followed by a brief description of the quality of the image and explanation of the series of images. Additional inscription on verso: "LCH." Numeric notations on verso: "110?," "3.00," and "9/23/47."

GLC05111.01.1234

circa 1861-1865

Photograph

Title: Portrait photo of Charles Devens [cabinet card]

The image shows close-up of Charles Devens looking to his right of the camera. Inscription on recto: "Warren's." Inscriptions on verso: "Hon. Chas. Devens" and "Warren's Portraits 465 Washington St. Boston."

GLC05111.01.1334

circa 1861-1865

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Photograph signed

Title: Abraham Lincoln and George Washington on patriotic card

Small cameo sized albumen prints of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington appear side by side in ovals decorated with stars. The Union shield appears below the photographs. An American eagle holding a scroll perches over two American flags above the photographs. The decorations on the mount are embossed.

GLC05111.02.0031

1860's ca.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Photograph

Title: Front view of the White House

Ink inscription on verso "President's house [18]67."

GLC05111.02.0037

1860's ca.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Photograph

Title: Front view of the White House

Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's Album Gallery. No. 14. South Front of White House, Washington. The Photographs of this series were taken directly from nature, at considerable cost. Warning is therefore given that legal proceedings will be at once instituted against any party infringing against the copyright."

GLC05111.02.0038

1860's ca.

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: Front view of White House with soldiers in front

Inscription on recto "Entered according to Act of Congress, in the year 1862, by M.B. Brady, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court of the District of Columbia." Graphite inscription on verso "White House"

GLC05111.02.0039

1860's ca.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Photograph

Title: Rear view of White House

Ink inscription on verso "67 Presidents House."

GLC05111.02.0040

circa 1861-1865

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: Vignette Bust Portrait of Pall bearer for Lincoln

Ink signature on recto "John Conness Cal." Imprint on recto "Brady Washington." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book," "John Conness, U.S. Senator Cal. Pall Bearer for A. Lincoln Apr. 19, 1865." Photographers imprint on verso "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street, New York, & No 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0046a

circa 1861-1865

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: Vignette Bust Portrait of Pall bearer for Lincoln

Ink signature on recto "Reverdy Johnson." Imprint on recto "Brady New York." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book," "Reverdy Johnson of Md. Pall Bearer for Pres. Lincoln, Apr. 19, 1865." Photographers imprint on verso "Brady's National Photograpic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street New York & No 352 Pennsylvania Av Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0046b

circa 1861-1865

Foster, Lafayette Sabine, 1806-1880

Photograph

Title: Vignette Bust Portrait of Pall bearer for Lincoln

Ink signature on recto "L.F.S. Foster Conn." Imprint on recto "Brady Washington." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book," "Senator Foster of Conn. Pall Bearer for Pres. Lincoln, Apr. 19, 1865." Photographers imprint on verso "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street, New York & No 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0046c

circa 1861-1865

Wade, B.F., 1800-1878

Photograph

Title: Vignette Bust Portrait of Pall bearer for Lincoln

Ink signature on recto "B.F. Wade" Imprint on recto "Brady Washington." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Photographers imprint on verso "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street, New York, & No 352 Pennsylvania Av Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0046d

circa 1861-1865

Halleck, H.W. (Henry Wager), 1815-1872

Photograph

Title: Vignette Bust Portrait of Pall bearer for Lincoln

Imprint on recto "Brady Washington." Graphite inscription on verso "**Book," "Gen. H.W. Halleck Pall Bearer for Pres. Lincoln Apr. 19, 1865." Photographers imprint on verso "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries, Broadway & Tenth Street, New York, & No 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0046e

circa 1861-1865

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Photograph

Title: Small tintype of Lincoln mounted on CDV format card

Embossed on recto "Pottere Patent March 7 1865," Laurel wreath surrounds image.

GLC05111.02.0030

1860's ca.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Photograph

Title: Lincoln's Springfield home

Imprint on recto "President Lincoln's Home, Springfield, Ills." Photographers imprint on verso: "F.W. Ingmire, Photographer, Springfield Ill."

GLC05111.02.0033

1865

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Photograph

Title: Lincoln's tomb with soldiers on guard

Graphite inscription on verso "37A," "Lincoln's Tomb, Springfield Ill," "Receiving vault for cemetery then and now. Soldiers on guard," "held remains President and Willie. Nov. & Dec. 1865." Photographers imprint on verso: "F.W. Ingmire, Photographic Artist, City Gallery, West Side of Public Square, Springfield, Ill." Cancelled orange two-cent tax stamp on verso.

GLC05111.02.0045

circa 1861-1865

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

Photograph

Title: Chicago court house decorated with mourning bunting

Crowd streaming into the Chicago Court House to view Lincoln's body. Graphite inscription on verso "**Book." Photographers imprint on verso: "D.C. Pratt, Photographic Artist, Broadway, Aurora, Ill."

GLC05111.02.0047