January 10, 1849

Hamlin, Hannibal, 1809-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jabez True

Informs that Rufus McIntire has been appointed marshal of Maine and states that President James Polk advised him of this beforehand. Mentions former President John Tyler and Zachary Taylor, who would be inaugurated president two months after this. "We once were Tylerized, I trust we shall not be Taylorized." Discusses what the various sectors of the Whig party think Taylor's course of action in office may be. "Ultra Whigs fear he will be the second edition of Tyler -- and the Taylor Whigs fear he will be ultra -- Northern Whigs are afraid of him on our territory & that he will veto the…

GLC00034

June 10, 1847

Hamlin, Hannibal, 1809-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jabez True

Hamlin informs True that he will probably not be nominated for county Sheriff. Discusses the political caucus debating nominations. Hamlin and others support True's candidacy, but believe that the "nomination for Shff for our county" will probably go to Chamberlain instead of True. Also discusses other nominations and upcoming elections. Excerpt: "…Stetson has done all that man could do and I have aided all in my power, but I must say that we now think the matter looks very doubtful –  We both fear that Chamberlain will be nominater, which justice requires, and we yet hope it will not be…

GLC01429

16 July 1847

Hamlin, Hannibal, 1809-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Jabez True

Discusses delegates elected to the national convention and gives the number of ballots for each. Written on blue paper. Recipient name from later penciled note on verso.

GLC02111

January 7, 1891

Hamlin, Hannibal, 1809-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to C. E. Potts

Hamlin replies to a letter from Potts in Troy, New York. He thanks Potts for a copy of the "Wide Awake Vocalist," an 1860 Presidential campaign song book for the Republican Party candidates (Abraham Lincoln and Hamlin). Reminisces about the campaign, and serving with Lincoln. Remarks, "we had to keep our territories free from the curse of slavery..." He clls Lincoln "a great and good man." He writes, "few remain who participated in those political conflicts or who realise, the determination and integrity required for that occasion. A majority of our population to day, were then unborn and can…

GLC01595.02

29 December 1864

Hamlin, Hannibal, 1809-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Abraham Lincoln

Letter of introduction for a Mr. Peniston.

GLC02490.07

1815-1860

Hamlin, Hannibal, 1809-1891

Signature

Title: H. Hamlin

GLC05603.02.06

February 6, 1854

Hamlin, Hannibal, 1809-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to unknown

Directed to "Dear Dr." Hamlin replies to a letter from the recipient. Mentions affidavits pertaining to an unspecified matter. Writes, "How the reopening of the Slavery questions will effect me and our friends, I cannot tell at this time- They ask us to repeal the Missouri Compromise line of 1820- I cannot do so- They assert that the Compromise measures of 1850 intended to repeal that of 1820- It is false, & I will not vote a lie..." Discusses an upcoming political convention, to be held possibly in the spring or fall. Refers to other political matters, and in closing asks that this…

GLC06596

January 30, 1862

Hamlin, Hannibal, 1809-1891

Manuscript letter signed

Title: to Abraham Lincoln

Signed by Hannibal Hamlin as Vice President. Also signed by members of Congress including Representatives from Maine; Lot Myrick Morrill, John N. Goodwin, Charles Wesley Walton, John H. Rice, Frederick Augustus Pike, Anson Peaslee Morrill, and Ohio Representatives; William P. Cutler, and Albert Gallatin Riddle. Recommends William Archer for promotion to lieutenancy in the regular army. Praises his history in the service. Describes his loyalty to the Union even when tempted with bribes from the other traitorous soldiers and rebel forces. With endorsements and notes on verso. One stating…

GLC05603.01.10

29 June 1875

Hamlin, Hannibal, 1809-1891

Autograph note signed

Title: to Henry C. Rives

States that he does not have an autograph of the late President Lincoln that he can send.

GLC05603.01.11

11 November 1886

Hamlin, Hannibal, 1809-1891

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Madam

Informs an unknown woman of the members of Lincoln's cabinet, noting who has died and where the remaining men are now living. Mentions William H. Seward, Salmon P. Chase, Caleb B. Smith, Simon Cameron, Gideon Welles, and Montgomery Blair.

GLC05603.01.12

1861 ca.

Hamlin, Hannibal, 1809-1891

Photograph signed

Title: Carte de visite portrait by Mathew Brady, published by Hoyt

Gray mount. Half length bust portrait with Hamlin facing slightly to the right. With signature beneath image. Publishers length-wise imprint on verso: "The Brady National Portrait Gallery. Hoyt." [Elaborate imprint -- probably post war.]

GLC05604.06

1861 ca.

Hamlin, Hannibal, 1809-1891

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite of Lincoln's first Vice-President

Hamblin leans against a chair. Graphite inscription on verso "Vice President Hamblin [sic]." Photographers imprint on verso: "Published by E.Anthony 501 Broadway New York from Photographic Negative in Brady's National Portrait Gallery."

GLC05111.02.0089

1861 ca.

Hamlin, Hannibal, 1809-1891

Photograph

Title: Carte de visite standing portrait of Lincoln's first Vice-President

Hamlin's left hand rests on a book on a table. Imprint on recto "Brady New York." Graphite inscription on verso "Hamlin." Photographers imprint on verso: "Brady's National Photographic Portrait Galleries Broadway & Tenth St. New York & No. 352 Pennsylvania Av. Washington D.C."

GLC05111.02.0090