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Collection of prints, engravings, cartoons depicting Abraham Lincoln and others [Decimalized .01- .11]

GLC08879.01

Collection of two items related to Abraham Lincoln and Lazarus Whitehead Powell [Decimalized]

GLC01011

Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, An Evaluation for America's New Dedication Day (2 copies)

another version of GLC08880.040

GLC08880.041

Abraham Lincoln Foully Assassinated, April 14th 1865, from the London Punch

Nineteen stanza poem, an anonymous tribute to the late President, McParlin copied from Punch magazine.

GLC02649.22

Amnesty proclamation and third annual message of Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States ...

Title continues, " ... read in Congress, December 9, 1863." Early printing of the Amnesty Oath of December 8, 1863 which offered pardons to Confederates who would take a loyalty oath to the Constitution and to the Union of States. His third annual...

GLC02536

An oration on the death of Abraham Lincoln late president of the United States

Published by W.A. Whitmore, Steam Book and Job Printer. Signed in pencil by Fillmore on title page. The speech was delivered on Island 40, April 25, 1865.

GLC02120

[Copy of a letter to President Abraham Lincoln regarding colonization of the Isthmus of Chiriqui]

An unknown author informs Lincoln of the problems of colonizing Africans and African Americans on the Isthmus of Chiriqui (in what is now Panama). States that colonization alone will not solve the racial prejudices existing both in the United States...

GLC03619.01.14

[A proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln concerning the effects of insurrection on maritime commerce]

Secretarially signed for William Seward, Secretary of State; signed in type by Lincoln. Pertains to the ports of South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. Lincoln states that insurrection in these states has...

GLC00674

Tad Lincoln, Willie Lincoln

One print of Tad and Willie Lincoln. Print is marked as from the Frederick H. Meserve Collection.

GLC08878.1214

Apotheosis of Lincoln

One cabinet card entitled the Apotheosis of Lincoln dated circa 1865. Depicts George Washington embracing Abraham Lincoln and placing a laurel wreath on Lincoln's head. They are surrounded by clouds and highlighted by light.

GLC10137

[Orders regarding the 100th United States Colored Infantry's observance of Abraham Lincoln's funeral]

The first part of this document relates official orders issued by Thomas S. Sexton, Acting Assistant Adjutant General, based on the orders of Colonel Charles R. Thompson. Provides guidelines regarding activity during Lincoln's funeral, including the...

GLC04219.02

[Explanation and correspondence about the printing of the Cooper Institute address given by Abraham Lincoln]

Signed by Charles C. Nott and Cephas Brainerd. Inscribed to "Ira H. Brainerd, With the regards of Charles C. Nott," and dated 12 February 1907. This pamphlet is an accompanying edition to the Cooper Institute address given by Abraham Lincoln, 27...

GLC04471.02

Abraham Lincoln, oval bust portrait [ambrotype] with ANS. [1858 ca., March 14, 1944]

Pre-war picture [1850's ca.] of a yound Lincoln. Accompanied by folder with Meserve's notes: "Meserve No 12. Copied from an 8 x 10 photograph (framed - through the glass) owned by Mr. Kerr Rainsford with his kind permission. His photographed...

GLC05111.01.0630

[President Abraham Lincoln appoints William W. Ross as an agent for the Pottowatomie Indians in Kansas]

Countersigned by Caleb Blood Smith, Secretary of the Interior. Features embossed seal of the Department of the Interior.

GLC04206

Abraham Lincoln, his personal history and public record. Speech of Hon. E.B. Washburne of Illinois.

Speech delivered in the U.S. House of Representatives, May 29, 1860. Published by the Republican Congressional Committee. Washburne, a U.S. Congressman from Illinois, was a Lincoln supporter and chairman of the Republican congressional campaign...

GLC02958

Collection of two 1864 election campaign pins for Abraham Lincoln [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC05125

to Abraham Lincoln, re: recommending Capt. David A. Demmeritt of the CA Vols.

GLC06885

National politics: Speech of Abraham Lincoln, of Illinois, delivered at the Cooper Institute, Monday, Feb 27, 1860.

Published by the New York Tribune as Tribune Tracts No. 4. Lincoln addresses the most pressing issue of the day, slavery, and attacks the view put forth by Stephen Douglas and others that slavery was founded by the forefathers of the country. He...

GLC04471.01

[Jury verdict signed by all twelve jurors, including Dennis Hanks, a relative of Abraham Lincoln].

Signed by Dennis Hanks, and eleven other jurors. Hanks and Lincoln lived together in 1818.

GLC08234

to Senor Abraham L. Dovale

Co-signed by Schuyler Colfax as Speaker of the House. Invitation to a memorial ceremony for Abraham Lincoln to be held at the Hall of the House.

GLC08450

to Abraham Williams

Writes to inform Williams that he will remain as an agent for the late 6th Massachusetts Regiment. To Captain A. Williams, Fort Major.

GLC02437.02659

Letter of J. W. Ripley and endorsement of Abraham Lincoln concerning guns [Decimalized .01-.02]

GLC00337

Salt print photograph of Abraham Lincoln, attributed to H. H. Cole or R. M. Cole

Clean-shaven. Oval salt print. O-14 Ostendorf 14 (who suggests attribution to Roderick M. Cole of Peoria), Mellon pl. 8. This picture was widely reproduced in campaign ribbons of 1860. Attributed to Henry H. or Roderick M. Cole. (See also GLC 3950...

GLC00590

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