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02 April 1865
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
to Mary Todd Lincoln.
Lincoln's last letter to Mary Lincoln, day before the fall of Richmond, Re: dramatic news of the final collapse of the confederate defenses.
GLC08090
11 December 1796
Washington, George, 1732-1799
to Sir John Sinclair
Written by President Washington to Sinclair the Scottish politician and writer on finance and agriculture. Describes the natural characteristics of various sections of the country, their chief resources, climates, interests and activities, relative...
GLC08095
7 May 1837
to Mary Owens
To the woman he almost married: "Whatever woman may cast her lot with mine, should any ever do so, it is my intention to do all in my power to make her happy and contented." Owens rejected Lincoln's marriage proposal in 1837, the second of the three...
GLC08085
June 5, 1863
Gorsuch, Joseph B., ?-1864
to Sallie F. H. Keely
Author inferred based on handwriting and content. Writes to Sallie, apparently a former member of a Sunday School class he taught in Brookville (possibly Ohio or Indiana). Reminisces about life before the war: "Dear old Brookville... How my heart...
GLC00653.09.10
December 31, 1862
Jones, William W., fl. 1862-1863
to Philip B. Jones
One letter addressed to Philip B. Jones from William W. Jones dated December 31, 1862. Pertains to paying $1,400 to enslave a man named Joe. Also states his concern that cost for enslaved people are rising. Mentions possibly selling two enslaved...
GLC01449.01
February 18, 1863
Jones, William, 1760-1831
One letter addressed to Philip B. Jones from William W. Jones dated Feburary 18, 1863. Pertains to paying $1,400 for a 35-year old enslaved man named Joe currently being held in Gradys Jail. Also mentions that Joe's wife (unnamed) was included in the...
GLC01449.02
15 May 1865
Fenton, Reuben Eaton, 1819-1885
to Fidelia E. Stanley
Governor Fenton sends Mrs. Stanley a duplicate of a commission for her son, Lucius T. Stanley, as a 1st Lieutenant in the 65th New York Volunteers. Tells her that he holds her son in high esteem. He was placed in the 65th because there were no...
GLC02710.44.04
1783-1815
Sartain, John, 1808-1897
[Engraving of Abigail Adams]
Engraving made from a painting by Gilbert Stuart, with a copy of Adams signature underneath.
GLC08917.02
28 January 1777
Yeardley, Sarah, fl. 1777
[Quaker Manumission]
"I Sarah Yeardley Widow of the township of Lower Makefield in Bucks County & Province of Pennsylvania do hereby set free from bondage, my Negroe Man Named Daniel Cuffy aged about fifty five years..." Partially printed with manuscript accomplishment.
GLC09071
9 April 1773
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
to Ms Parker
Responds to a complaint from the daughter of his recently deceased business partner, James Parker: "Desiring nothing but what is just, shall be more pleas'd to find little due to me than much...I think it contributes to the Duration of Friendship...
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