February 12, 1954

Bossin, Hye, fl. 1954

Pamphlet

Title: In the Spirit of Abraham Lincoln

GLC08880.062

February 12, 1959

Brown, Kingsley, fl. 1959

Pamphlet

Title: A Canadian Visits Civil War Shrines and Lincoln and Lancashire

GLC08880.063

13 September 1864

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

Received his first letter from them in over two weeks. "I think this department is the worst we have ever been in for mail arrangements." Has started to drill twice a day. "The weather is variable." It often rains without warning, and nights can be very cold. Has gotten much better at carrying heavy loads on marches. Will not have to spend any extra money on clothing this fall and winter. Will not write a letter to Johnny Banks' mother. "I am not capable of writing such a letter as I should wish to send to her under the existing circumstances, and again E.P.B. wrote immediately to her."…

GLC09355.090

15 September 1864

Clapp, George, fl. 1839-1892

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Parents

The supply train is here; will be able to send a letter tonight. Is "as well as usual." The weather has been very strange; it has alternated very quickly between sun and rain. Heard a rumor last night that Petersburg was taken but does not know if it was true. Does not have good access to reputable news. Hopes he will receive a letter with the next mail call. Got a letter from Charlie in the last mail, but not one from them. They should tell Charlie he should write as many letters as he likes. Is "quite indifferent" about the upcoming presidential election, but believes that a change in…

GLC09355.091

February 17, 1863

Ward, Edward K., 1837-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to his sister

Ward writes that he's heard from a member of his company, Dave Poston, who was wounded in Perryville. Also writes that he has gotten fatter and has never enjoyed better health. He reports that federal troops are constantly getting secesh families out of Shelbyville and escorting them inside confederate lines. Writes that the men have learned to not get their hopes up for peace any time soon and states that "now we have concluded to place the limit of our trials to the end of Lincoln's administration." However, he writes "our boys are willing to suffer this and more, sooner than give up…

GLC02232.14

February 16, 1869

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Typed document

Title: Treaty between the United States of America and the Eastern Band of Shoshonees and the Bannack Tribe of Indians

concluded July 3, 1868 proclaimed February 24, 1869

GLC04099.79

February 16, 1869

Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875

Typed document

Title: Amendatory Treaty to the Treaty of June 9, 1863 between the United States of America and the Nez Perce Tribe of Indians

concluded August 13, 1868 proclaimed February 24, 1869

GLC04099.80

1861-1877

Winters, June, fl. 1950

Record, Phonograph

Title: 33- 1/3 recording: Honest Abe (side A) Betsy Ross (side B)

Mayfair Records

GLC08880.001

1861-1877

Chicago Historical Society

Pamphlet

Title: Lincoln in Chicago

GLC08880.003

1861

Lincoln National Life Insurance Company

Pamphlet

Title: Lincoln in Cartoon and Caricature (2 copies)

GLC08880.004

20 May 1906

Clarke, O.P., fl. 1906

Pamphlet

Title: General Grant at Mount MacGregor

sermon given in King's Chapel, Boston

GLC08880.007

February 11, 1923

Barton, William E., fl. 1922-1923

Pamphlet

Title: Abraham Lincoln and the American Ideal

sermon given in Chicago

GLC08880.008

1973

Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities

Header Record

Title: Hearings Before the Select Committee on Presidential Campaign Activities of the United States Senate 93rd Congress: Watergate and Related Activities Phase 1: Watergate Investigation [Decimalized .01-.07]

This collection contains the first seven volumes of phase I of the Watergate investigation featuring exhibit documents in the back of each volume.

GLC09559

23 August 1862

Punch, or the London Charivari

Engraving

Title: Lincoln's Two Difficulties

Reproduced from Punch.

GLC05603.02.88

1876

Bachelder, John B. (John Badger), 1825-1894

Sketch

Title: [ink and water color. Terra cotta fountain of children]

On verso is pasted-down newsclipping: "Old Abe" at the Centennial. Describing the famous war eagle mascot of the 8th Wisconsin, clipped from the Philadelphia Times.

GLC02673.19

18 October 1895

Ferguson, William Jason, 1845-1930

Signature

Title: W. Ferguson

Written in blue ink on recto: "Ferguson was stage the night Lincoln was shot"

GLC05603.02.46

1815-1860

Barnes, J.

Signature

Title: J. Barnes

Note written in pencil on recto: "Night Lincoln was killed "Our American Cousin," Ford's Theater."

GLC05603.02.54

1815-1860

Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

Signature

Title: U. S. Grant III

GLC05603.02.55

3 September 1879

Hayes, Rutherford B., 1822-1893

Printed document

Title: "General Orders No. 92"

GLC06762.005

27 November 1864

Everts, L. H., fl. 1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Colonel R.M. Savoyer

Letter of support and recommendation. Everts speaks very highly of both Miller and his father, Augustus. Miller has received a full pardon from the President. Both have received letters of recommendation from several prominent officials, including General Sherman.

GLC02691.11.073

13 September 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe explored the town with Jack, they wandered aimlessly and found a couple of bars. He notes that Roosevelt is ahead of Dewey in the polls.

GLC09414.1197

12 October 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe notes that it is Columbus day today and a year ago they began their journey which led to their present location. He refers to the election year and says the voter himself is to blame for the present state of affairs

GLC09414.1225

30 October 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reminded Sylvia of Marge's anniversary and David's birthday. He says he is glad she took her vacation. He also refers to the importance of the upcoming election.

GLC09414.1239

7 November 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe reports that he is following the election closely. He got his hair cut and went to town where they bought some cognac and searched for good perfume.

GLC09414.1247

8 November 1944

Weiner, Morris "Moe", 1909-1988

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sylvia Weiner

Moe said he is very happy about the election results. He recalls a number of memories about their early years, and some of the difficulties they experienced.

GLC09414.1248