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to Abraham Lott

Received his last letter regarding Lott's son. Writes that he will always be happy to help any member of Lott's family, but does not know of any vacant position at present. Will let him know if any position becomes available in which Lott's "sons...

GLC02437.04146

to Abraham Livingston

Orders Captain Livingston to obtain 5000 tents for next spring for General Thomas Mifflin. Orders him to "get the cloth for tents and get them made into tents each to hold six men." Also orders him to draw any necessary funds from General Mifflin.

GLC02437.00540

to Louis Abraham

Discusses the separation of church and states. Corrects a misunderstanding from a speech in which he gave the impression that the "Constitution forbade the states to make any law in aid of religion." What he meant was that the spirit of American...

GLC05559

to Abraham Ogden

Letterpress copy. Discusses the distance a nation's power and protection extends from the sea coast. Notes that "belligerent" European powers have frequently appealed to President George Washington for protection in waters along the United States...

GLC02437.05965

to Abraham Lewis

Marschalk saw Frederick Fine, a block maker, and says Fine would appreciate a letter from Lewis.

GLC01450.412.11

to Abraham Robinson

Wayne writes just as the British are approaching Fort Ticonderoga for an attack. "I have just time to inform you that the Enemy are approaching - the shattered remains of our fleet arrived last night." Eleven of the sixteen ships were lost, as well...

GLC01154

[Appeal from the Western Sanitary Commission to President Abraham Lincoln regarding the condition of freedpeople]

The Western Sanitary Commission informs President Lincoln that many freed enslaved people in the Mississippi Valley have no provisions, clothing, or bedding, and little cooking supplies or knowledge as to using such. States that "To meet the present...

GLC01545.11

Death of Abraham Lincoln : a discourse on the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. president of the United States, April 14, 1865, delivered at North Colebrook, Conn., April 23, 1865 by Rev. William Goodwin, pastor of the Baptist church

Published by David B. Moseley. Compares the people of ancient Israel to Americans. Argues that politics should be guided by religion. States that "men cannot govern themselves without the wholesome restraint of Christianity." Asserts that law...

GLC02913.02

Lincoln Autobiographies

GLC08880.015

[to Abraham Harding]

the authors wish for a meeting of proprietors

GLC02891.007

Lincoln Memorial

One engraving entitled "Lincoln Memorial" circa 1861-1877. Depicts a front view of the Lincoln Memorial, Washington, D.C. Engraver unknown.

GLC08878.0212

Letters regarding emancipation of slaves, the 1864 election, and Abraham Lincoln's assassination [Decimalized .01-.03]

GLC08483

Life and Public Services of Hon. Abraham Lincoln of Illinois. and Hon. Hannibal Hamlin of Maine.

Published by Thayer & Eldridge, printed by George C. Rand & Avery, Boston. With original green wrapper (lacking back) and portrait engraving in front.

GLC05774

[First Family - Lincoln]

One print of the Lincoln family reading together. Includes Abraham, Mary Todd, Robert Todd and Tad Lincoln. From an original painting by Alonzo Chappel.

GLC08878.1226

Abraham Lincoln, his life and its lessons : a sermon, preached on Sabbath, April 30, 1865 by Joseph P. Thompson

Published by the Loyal Publication Society of New York. Number 85 in a series. Discusses and praises Lincoln's intelligence and mental abilities. The last page has been torn off.

GLC02913.05

[Daguerreotype of Abrahm Lincoln]

One print of Abraham Lincoln dated 1846 taken by Nicholas H. Shepherd.

GLC08878.1211

[Receipt of Abraham Greene]

Receipt written in Council of War. Authorizes Abraham Greene to draw one pounds, 10 shillings in silver money from the general treasury. Note on verso, signed by Greene, says he received the money on 27 November 1781.

GLC01450.243.05

[Abraham Ten Broeck's account]

Written by Ten Broeck as member of New York state Provincial Congress. Account with two line items, one for April 1775 and the other for May 1775 for a total of 1 pound, 16 shillings. A notation from 11 October 1775 says that he received the money...

GLC02497.17

Political debates between Hon. Abraham Lincoln and Hon. Stephen A. Douglas, in the celebrated campaign of 1858, in Illinois; ...

Title continues, " ... including the preceding speeches of each, at Chicago, Springfield, Etc.; also, the two great speeches of Mr. Lincoln in Ohio, in 1859, as carefully prepared by the reporters of each party, and published at the times of their...

GLC02957

[Lincoln endorsement on Edwin M. Stanton letter to Lincoln]

Stanton asks Lincoln to provide a citation to an Act of Congress that excluded improper applicants from seats in House of Representatives which Lincoln has mentioned to him previously. Lincoln's note on the verso gives the citation for the act and...

GLC06553

to Abraham Van Hoorn

Discusses the patenting of Indian lands in New York. Expresses concerns that their "adversaries Mr. Rutgers Bleeker & Compy. design to take in more Land than they purchased from the Natives." Discusses what actions they should take to protect...

GLC03652

to Abraham Yates, Jr.

Signed as member of the New York Committee of Safety, asking members of Congress to arrive punctually on the day the Session adjourns. Launches into a discourse on what it means to have a senate and to be a senator.

GLC05199

to Abraham Ten Broeck

Address leaf for a letter written to Brigadier General Ten Broeck, commander of the Albany County militiamen throughout the Revolutionary War. Sender sent the letter "On public Service," and appears to be with the "Office of the Secretary of the...

GLC01450.191.02