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The New-York times. [Vol. 10, no. 3068 (July 23, 1861)]

Battle of First Bull Run

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Following the Flag. From August, 1861 to Nov. 1862

Written under the pseudonym of "Carleton." Printed by Tichnor and Fields.

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Decision of Chief Justice Taney in the Merryman case, upon the writ of habeas corpus.

Printed by John Campbell. Published by John Campbell. Second addition. Taney states "The Constitution provides, as I have before said, that 'no person shall be deprived of life, liberty or property, without due process of law.' It declares that...

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Independent chronicle and the universal advertiser. [Vol. XV (March 20, 1783)]

Reports the preliminary terms of a peace treaty between the United States and Great Britain, ending the American Revolution. There is also a long article on suicide, political news items, and advertisements. The name "Northampton" is written on the...

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Columbian centinel. [No. 2784 (Dec. 12, 1810)]

Includes a message from President James Madison to Congress on the topic of "The embarrassments which have prevailed in our foreign relations." Also contains a "memorial of the Revolutionary Convention of West-Florida" and President Madison's...

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Complimentary Dinner by Mr. George B. Corkhill to Gen. W.T. Sherman U.S.A

Menu for dinner, given on Sherman's 63rd birthday. Signed twice by Sherman. Also signed by guests, including John Sherman, Philip Sheridan, W.B. Allison and John A. Logan. With sketched image of Sherman on front cover; sketch with the words,...

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to Henry W. Kip

At Kip's request, provides an autograph in which he describes himself as a "plain Hoosier." Also states he would never knowingly give an autograph to a Copperhead: "I love to hate all such."

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[Draft riot damage checks from the Broadway Bank, New York City]

Countersigned by Mayor George Opdyke, Clerk J.B. Young, and registered by County Book Keepers S.C. Lynes, Jr. and James Watson. Endorsed checks for riot damages ranging in amounts from $4.20 to $44.

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Six manumission documents for slaves [Decimalized .01-.06]

All from St. Louis County, Missouri.

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An Old Historical group. Lincoln and his Secretaries

Cabinet card of Abraham Lincoln sitting with John Nicolay and John Hay. Copyright 1884 by Dennis Williams, Crayon Artist, Springfield, Ill. Imprint of Davis of Beardstown, Ill. Republication of the 11/8/1863 photograph by Gardner. Ostendorf O-76.

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to John Q. Adams re: requesting books be sent to American leaders

Addressed to John Adams Secretary of the American Legation, but really John Quincy. Requests books for Jefferson, Adams (Senior), Monroe, Harvard University and the University of Virginia.

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[Circular letter regarding fees payable to United States revenue officers]

A circular letter from the treasury department, signed by Tench Coxe, regarding fees payable to United States revenue officers handling foreign "distilled spirits, wine, and tea."

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Sketches from the Battle-Fields of the War. Bull Run.

Recollection of the Battle of Bull Run, written in three parts. Draft of an article with pen corrections. Fifty-six pages combined (Part I is twelve, Part II is thirteen, and Part III is thirty one).

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The select works of William Penn.

Each inscribed on a front flyleaf by Elias Hicks: "Elias Hicks his Book / Price of the 5 Volumes L2 16 s. 9d. / ye 1st of 5th Mo. 1783." Third edition, volumes 1, 4 and 5. Printed in London by James Philips.

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to Henry Walke

Signed by Acting Rear Admiral Porter as commander of the Mississippi Squadron to Captain Walke as commander of the USS "Carondelet." Tells him to send the "General Bragg" to Memphis for any repairs. Says there is too little water in the river around...

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Divisional order

Signed by Commodore Turner. This copy of the order could have been sent to Captain Thomas H. Patterson of the USS "James Adger," as the docket says "Jas Adger." Demands great vigilance of the blockaders. Has received information on a large fleet of...

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[List of farm animals, farm supplies, and destroyed crops]

States "United States of America to Savanah Billingsley & Livingston Brien." Possibly a list of items lost or damaged during military looting, possibly a supply inventory or request. Lists corn, fodder, cattle, sheep, bacon, and other items....

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Books relating to Lincoln and Lincoln collections [decimalized]

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The immortal autograph letters, documents, manuscripts, portraits, personal relics, and other Lincolniana...

(title continues)... collected by the late Oliver R. Barrett, Chicago, sold by order of the executors of his estate and of Roger W. Barrett, Chicago. Published by Parke- Bernet Galleries, Inc. Lists items auctioned 19 and 20 February.

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The life of Lincoln [3 vols.]

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Sketches of the rise, progress, and decline of secession; with a narrative of personal adventures among the rebels.

Printed by George W. Childs in Philadelphia and in Cincinnati by Applegate & Co. With engraving of the author and signature in facsimile.

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Books relating to Lincoln and other Civil War books [decimalized]

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The Life of Lincoln

Campaign biography printed by T.R. Dawley, Publisher for the Million. With adverts at the end.

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The state papers of Abraham Lincoln / Raymond, Ed.

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Compendium of the impending crisis of the south.

Published by A.B. Burdick, New York and printed by George Russell and Co.

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