circa 1865

Engraving

Title: Procession Passing Fifth Avenue Hotel

Black and white with yellow shading. Depicts Lincoln funeral procession.

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1865

Engraving

Title: Departure of the Remains (of Abraham Lincoln)

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20 May 1865

Berghaus, A., fl. 1865

Sketch

Title: Murder of President Lincoln and Appearance of Ford's Theatre Afterwards

From Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper.

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13 May 1865

Sketch

Title: The President's Funeral Car Approaching New York from Jersey City, View of the Funeral Car, and Interior of the President's Funeral Car, with the Coffin and Guard of Honor

From Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper.

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13 May 1865

Sketch

Title: Lincoln's Funeral-Removal of the Body from the City Hall to the Funeral Car, New York, April 25th, 1865 and the Late Richard Cobden

From Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper.

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22 April 1865

Becker, J., fl. 1865

Sketch

Title: President Lincoln Riding through Richmond Admidst the Enthusiastic Cheers of the Inhabitants

From Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper.

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18 April 1865

Chapple, James, fl. 1861-1865

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard H. Jackson

He writes about the effect of Lincoln's death.

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1861-1877

Gage, William H., fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Unknown

Begins in the middle. There are pages missing. He spent some time in Indianaoplis and was then welcomed back by the patients of the hospital. He mentions Lincoln's message and proclamation. He saw the statue of freedom raised to the dome of the hospital.

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25 August 1864

Clark, B.S., fl. 1860-1664

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Ever Remmebered Cousin

He describes a fight that broke out after hearing a few shots over the picket lines. They were unprepared and had to pack up quickly. He wants a president that will end the war.

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9 June 1861

Abert, William S., fl. 1861

Autograph document signed

Title: General Orders No. 2

The 1st regiment will report to Rockville where they will set up camp. Guides from the President's mounted guard will report to their respective Colonels.

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20 June 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

They didn't actually go to Georgia, but they are close enough, on Lookout Mountain. He describes the peaks and vallies along with the incredible views. He mentions Abraham Lincoln and hopes he can end the war soon. Written at camp on Lookout Mountain

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12 September 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

He says he is not an abolitionist, nor did he enlist under an abolitionist administration Then talks of whether the constitution should be reinstated or reconstruction should take place altogether. Written at camp on Lookout Mountain

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25 October 1864 - 8 November 1864

Kellogg, James H., fl. 1862-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary

They are under marching orders but he does not know where they will go next. He mentions Hood and Sherman. Election day is discussed. He refers to the Old Rail Splitter (Abraham Lincoln) and wonders if he can end the war soon.

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20 April 1861

Fellows, Enoch Q., 1825-1897

Autograph manuscript

Title: Diary entry?

He begins with when he first enlisted as a private in 1861. He mentions meeting the president who calls them the best equipped regiment. He talks about joining the Knoxville Expedition. There was a skirmish at Conrad's Ferry lasting two days. Eventually they end up in Charleston where they are mustered out. On Aug. 10th, 1861 he is appointed Colonel.

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25 June 1921

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

He writes the president has approved all his plans and he will soon meet with the cabinet. He has absolute confidence now.

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13 July 1921

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Typed letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

He has great respect for the president. His wife wife and children will be coming to visit soon. He does not want to have to stay longer than next June.

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19 July 1921

Dawes, Charles G., 1865-1951

Autograph letter signed

Title: to my dear mother

He is tired but happy because he has accomplished so much by working with the president.

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9 May 1921

Kent, S., fl. 1921

Autograph letter signed

Title: to General Charles G. Dawes

He is glad of Dawes' association with the president. He thanks him for his photo which he frequently looks at. He is hoping Dawes can visit him in California.

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14 March 1913

Evans, Lyden, fl. 1913

Typed letter signed

Title: to Horatio L. Wait

Evans thanks him for his letter to the President.

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9 July 1862

Miller, Michael Murray, fl. 1861-1864

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Lile Miller

Written from camp on the James River. Notes that in the last battle (likely the Seven Days Battles), many of his fellow soldiers were lost or captured as prisoners. Writes, "...every where we turned it was carnage and Blood and it seemed as if the Rebels were hunting the Reserve Corps down like wolves But they paid dearly for it for we killed at least five to one... the Rebels were all drunk as nearly all the canteens we found had Wiskey and Powder in them, and they fought like demons..." Writes that President Abraham Lincoln was there the previous day, likely for a review. Notes he was…

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1961

Kennedy, John Fitzgerald, 1917-1963

Broadside

Title: The Inaugural Address of John Fitzgerald Kennedy

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1942

War Manpower Commission

Poster

Title: Americans All

US government printing office O-476311. Features men working on a tank surrounded by surnames of European origins. also features a quote by Franklin D. Roosevelt "... it is the duty of employers and labor organizers to provide for the full participation of all workers without discrimination because of race, creed, color, or national origins."

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February 2, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia discusses the soldiers' vote, says "Congress acting disgracefully as usual-but Roosevelt wonderful as ever-trying to do something to help get it thru-But no go." Tells Moe not to worry, if there's a chance for him to vote; he'll get it. Had a busy day at the office that started with a Bond Rally. Later goes to a psychology course.

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February 11, 1944

Weiner, Sylvia, 1912-2008

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Morris "Moe" Weiner

Sylvia has heard that London is being bombed and is afraid for him. Says Fascism is rearing its ugly head [in the United States]. Both Houses passed the Anti-Subsidy Bill and Roosevelt's veto is expected. She also went to Prospect Park [Brooklyn] to see her Mom.

GLC09414.0159

1866

Holland, J.G., 1819-1881

Book

Title: The Life of Abraham Lincoln

With inscription from Marcus A, Feinstein 1899-1971 born Tiflis, Russia "To my daughter on her 21st birthday He is why I came to America your father"

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