17 July 1863

Rifenburgh, Mary, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

Received her letter Friday afternoon. Lou has been sick but is feeling better. Jane left recently. She wanted him to give her more money, but he decided against it. Rubens is selling his farm because he is leaving it in the spring. She should tell Olivia that Lou has "a compliment for her." He showed a friend her picture and the friend said she was so good looking he could not believe they were sisters. Written at Camp Parapet.

GLC08914.029

2 May 1865

Knickerbocker, Jane, fl. 1865

Autograph document

Title: [Receipt from Jane Knickerbocker to Nelson Rifenburgh]

Receipt from Jane Knickerbocker to Nelson Rifenburgh. It is worth $237.86 and represents interest on the estate of Mr. Jacob Rifenburgh.

GLC08914.041

18 July 1876

Autograph document

Title: [Certificate from the Paymaster General's Office]

Certificate from the Paymaster General's Office. It is addressed to Mary A. Rifenburgh of Germantown, NY. It entitles her to a total of $112.96 in pension in 8 installments worth $14.12 each. To do so was required by an act of Congress on April 10, 1869.

GLC08914.042

1815-1860

Anthony, Edward, 1819-1888

Photograph

Title: [Mary Todd Lincoln, carte de visite, three-quarter length standing view]

White mount with orange border. Three-quarter length standing view of Mary Todd Lincoln in her inaugural gown. Same image as #17, though slightly darker.

GLC05136.16

1815-1860

Brady, Mathew B., 1823-1896

Photograph

Title: [Mary Todd Lincoln, carte de visite, three-quarter length standing view]

White mount. Three-quarter length standing view of Mary Todd Lincoln in her inaugural gown. Same image as # 16, though slightly lighter.

GLC05136.17

1815-1860

Anthony, Edward, 1819-1888

Photograph

Title: [Mary Lincoln, carte de visite, seated, half-length]

White mount with purple border. Seated, half length view of Mary Lincoln facing proper right.

GLC05136.18

1 July 1854

McLean, William, fl. 1854-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Dewey

He talks about his future marriage with Mary. He needs her support. Even though he has bad habits, Mary tends to indulge him. He asks Mrs. Dewey for best wishes.

GLC02161.002

30 May 1861

McLean, William, fl. 1854-1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He was promoted to first lieutenancy and is trying to arrange for her and the children to come visit him. He expects their destination to be Harper's Ferry or Richmond.

GLC02161.007

20 September 1861

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He will miss Hattie who has sadly departed. He regrets all the unkind things he said to her. Meanwhile they have been building nice quarters for themselves. He describes the interior of their tents.

GLC02161.009

4 January 1862

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Harriet W. Dewey

Mollie has a touch of dysentary. He talks about how he spent his holidays. The prospect of a fight is good and he is looking forward to it. Written at Camp Niagara

GLC02161.013

18 January 1862

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He was worried for Mollie since he hadn't heard from her in a while. But she was fine. He predicts Major Whittany will go far in his profession. He likes him a lot. Written at Camp Niagara

GLC02161.015

14 October 1815-1860

Williamson, Prissila, ?

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Dear Sis"

Dated 14 October without a year. Re: Friends and Family at home

GLC02179.01.040

1815-1860

Priest, R. R.

Photograph

Title: Lincoln and Family

White mount. Image of Lincoln and son Tad looking at Brady album, with Mary Lincoln, Robert Lincoln, and portrait of Willie Lincoln added. Photo of engraving. [O-93 variant].

GLC05136.14

1815-1860

Anthony, Edward, 1819-1888

Photograph

Title: "Mrs. Lincoln & Sons"

White mount. Full length, standing view of Mary Lincoln in between Willie and Tad Lincoln. Stamp of J[?]as. S. Waters, Baltimore, on verso.

GLC05136.19

September 1861

McKinney, Cynthia, fl. 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Erastus McKinney

re: news of Erastus' recent appointment as fourth corporal

GLC02179.01.012

8 May 1862

McStevenson, Sallie, fl. 1862

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Dear Brother"

re: wishes for his safe recovery from a wound, death of a loved one

GLC02179.01.031

30 June 1863

Curren, Mary Ann, fl. 1863

Autograph letter signed

Title: to "Dear Sister"

re: family news

GLC02179.01.034

19 November 1863

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He has not yet seen Tom McCabe but is watching closely for his arrival. He is Cassie's brother and may decide he is unworthy of her.

GLC02161.101

12 December 1863

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary "Mollie" McLean

He asks her for pillows, sheets and a quilt for Christmas.

GLC02161.104

23 December 1863

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

He received a letter from Tom McCabe giving him permission to carry off his sister. They have a grand review coming up.

GLC02161.108

7 January 1864

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

He visited the Gardiners today and had a pleasant time. He liked the diary she sent. He wonders if Cassie will give him "the slip".

GLC02161.111

13 January 1864

Dewey, Orville S., fl. 1861-1902

Autograph letter signed

Title: to sister

Cassie wrote, apologizing for her silence. She hasn't written because her sister has been ill and this has required all her time.

GLC02161.112

19 June 1885

Barrett (photographer)

Photograph

Title: Grant, Ulysses S. Cabinet Card

White mount with imprint Barrett and printed caption below image: "General U.S. Grant and Family, at Mt. McGregor, Taken June 19th, 1885." Verso contains pencil inscriptions "78" and "43." View of Grant and his family gathered on the front steps of their home at Mount McGregor.

GLC07808.045

21 March 1856

Abbott, Mary, fl. 1855-1856

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Erastus R. McKinney

re: sympathy on the loss of Agnes

GLC02179.01.005

23 March 1856

Abbott, Mary, fl. 1855-1856

Autograph letter signed

Title: to A. S. McKinney and M. M. McKinney

re: family news and plans to move in summer

GLC02179.01.006