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[Lincoln funeral caisson in New York]

One photograph of Abraham Lincoln's funeral caisson dated May 1865. Shows the funeral caisson stopped in front of the Clinton Market on a cobblestoned street.

GLC05111.01.0007

Abramo Lincoln [In Italian]

A Italian language biography of Abraham Lincoln printed in Firenze in 1868.

JB00012

to Benjamin Lincoln

Letterpress copy. Discusses the expiration of a note, and stresses the fact that he needs the money which is due.

GLC02437.07155

to Benjamin Lincoln

Discusses the conditions of the artillery, carriages and wagons. States they need to be cleaned, repaired and repainted before being stored in a proposed arsenal.

GLC02437.01973

to Benjamin Lincoln

Praises the artificers and men of the artillery for their work throughout the war and discusses their sentiments in regards to commissions and pay, which they feel is unfair under the current system.

GLC02437.01976

to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Discusses the status of troops throughout the New England states and a victory at Cowpens, South Carolina.

GLC02437.00888

to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Discusses the lack of funds for supplies and the large expenses incurred due to lack of stores. Plans to apply for more aid to see if "I cannot obtain the same compensation as those who have gone before me. Certainly I have expended as...

GLC02437.02592

to Benjamin Lincoln

Discusses a dispute regarding two officers of the artillery, Majors Perkins and Bauman, concerning the differences in rank within the artillery as compared to that of the general army.

GLC02437.02723

to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Discusses a meeting in Philadelphia, and writes "You will have found that Congress have recommended a convention to meet in Philadelphia in May. I hope and pray that you may be at it, either on the part of the State or the Cincinnati."

GLC02437.03483

to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Letter reads, "Although I do not conceive the office of Collector to the Port of Boston adequate to the merits of my friend, yet as it is the best thing that can be offered at present, I sincerely congratulate you on the appointment."

GLC02437.04316

to Benjamin Lincoln

Later copy. Secretary of War Knox reports that he "was happy to have had the opportunity of complying with your wishes relative to young Mr. [William] Balch." Knox mentions some vacant land that "seems mortgaged."

GLC02437.04918

to Benjamin Lincoln

This document seems to be the last page of a few sentences of a longer letter that has been separated.

GLC02437.07222

to Benjamin Lincoln

Discusses buttons needed to repair the clothing of the two artillery regiments stationed at West Point. Written in the hand of Samuel Shaw, Knox's aide de camp.

GLC02437.09700

to Benjamin Lincoln

Mentions that among the stores taken from the enemy at the battle of Yorktown are "a number of copper hoops that had been attached to the casks of powder consumed during the siege, which according to the customs of War invariably appertain to the...

GLC02437.01312

to Benjamin Lincoln

Discusses the deficiency of supplies in the ordnance. Comments on the amount of horses necessary for the wagons in the field. Also discusses the supplies necessary for the ordnance, including cannon, howitzers, and ammunition, and the amount of...

GLC02437.01337

to Benjamin Lincoln

Discusses the importance of establishing laboratories for artillery stores in the field. Comments on the work being performed by officers and enlisted men, as well as the pay scale they receive.

GLC02437.01413

to Benjamin Lincoln

Discusses changes in the number and arrangement of field commissaries, quartermasters, and conductors. Comments on the usefulness of the Deputy Commissary of Military Stores at West Point, especially regarding distribution of artillery materials...

GLC02437.01518

to Benjamin Lincoln

Discusses the establishment of the Society of the Cincinnati and mentions a proposed constitution, which is not included. States that "[t]he intention [for creating the society] is pure, and uncorrupted by any sinister design - The sole objects the...

GLC02437.02131

to Benjamin Lincoln

Gives an account of his advancement in the army and his wages as a way to show the unfair methods of payment of the soldiers and the lack of an organized system to deal with soldiers' wages.

GLC02437.02144

Account of Abraham Vosburgh's cattle and livestock

Following the account of Abraham Vosburgh's cattle and livestock is a letter from Robert Livingston to Joseph Aplin, 15 March 1721, Manor of Livingston. In the letter, Livingston asks Aplin to go to Abraham Vosburgh's to take the account and convey...

GLC03107.01256

[Sale of land to Abraham Harding].

Witnessed by Josiah Fisher and John Harding. Includes description of the property. Certified by Justice of the Peace John Chandler in Worcester of Woodstock on 7 May 1737.

GLC02891.01

Account of Abraham Mitchel of Philadelphia

Docket notes that this an "account of what skins Br[other] Peter had of Ab. Mitchel, 1751"

GLC03107.02724

Lincoln and Cabinet

GLC08484.2

Portrait of Lincoln, O-115

O-115. Imprint on recto "Abraham Lincoln Pres't U. S. Entered according to Act of Congress, by Alex. Gardner, in the year 1865, in the Clerk's Office of the District Court for the District of Columbia." Graphite inscription on verso "O-117."...

GLC05111.02.0029

to Benjamin Lincoln

Written by Walton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, as a Colonel of Georgia militia to Major General Lincoln as commander of the Southern Department. Walton, who was wounded and captured during the defense of Savannah in December 1778...

GLC04857