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L.H. Lockwood sends a note of condolence to Edwina Booth Grossman on the loss of her father. According to the New York Times of June 21, 1893, L.H. Lockwood of Greenwich, Connecticut, was a witness to Edwin Booth's will.

From Booth's Theatre in New York City, Lawrence Barrett, E.L. Davenport and J.C. Barry praise Giuseppe Operti for his musical composition for Julius Caesar.

An unsigned ledger sheet for groceries and dry goods purchased by James Bradford Lincoln shows a debit of $9.81 and a credit of $3.02.

A ledger sheet for James Bradford Lincoln in business with Daniel Printis shows cash payments to the account.

An unsigned ledger sheet for groceries and dry goods purchased by James Bradford Lincoln shows a debit of $7.59 including interest.

A list of debts for the room and board of Samuel Prentis debtor to James B. Lincoln from April 11 until July 15 is in two very fragile pieces.

Lincoln offers his legal advice in the case of Mrs. Mary Fahnestock, a relative of Lincoln's by marriage, who died intestate after the death of her father. Lincoln gives advice as to how lands Fahnestock owned in Iowa should be handled.

Edwin Booth's great-granddaughter, Lois Fellows Grossman, addresses a note to her father, Ignatius Grossman, that reads: "Dear Daddy, I love you. Lois".

Louis J. Weichmann writes to J. A. Bingham adding testimonials to his record.

Louis J. Weichmann writes to Judge J.A. Bingham of Cadez, Ohio, noting the compliments Bingham had just received from presidential candidate William B. McKinley. He alludes to "the sacrifices I made and the work I did in connection with that great…

Louis, J. Weichmann asks J.A. Bingham for his support in gaining a government job. Weichmann, after his arrest with other Surratt associates, turned states' evidence against the conspirators.

Louy writes Natzy (Ignatius Grossman) a note of sympathy upon the death of Edwina's father.

Lucy Denby relates to Edwina Booth Grossman that the Hospital Committee has passed a resolution expressing deep regret at the death of Edwin Booth, who was a generous benefactor to the hospital.

Lyman Trumbull writes to Governor A.H. Holly regarding the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson (which Trumbull opposed). Trumbull vows that each senator will act impartially.

Lyman Trumbull writes to Samuel J. Kirkwood, Governor of Iowa, regarding Republican Party politics noting that "we are having a close fight in Ill." Trumbull, who later became senator, was an anti-slavery activist.

Mabel Hayward sends a message of condolence to Edwina Booth Grossman on the death of her father.

This hand-written copy of President Lincoln's proclamation ordering the blockade of harbors in South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas opened the Civil War. On the reverse side of this manuscript is found the note…

The first page of this undated manuscript entitled "What became of John Wilkes Booth's wardrobe? The answer by McKee Rankin" is written on the back of a piece of stationery from Continental Hotel in San Francisco. The paper describes Rankin's…

James Matheny attests to the accuracy of a map of Springfield, Illinois. This detailed plat map of Springfield shows individual lots. The Sangamon County Commissioners swear before Justice of the Peace T.M. Neale that the map and its field notes are…

Caleb Hazel signs his Commonwealth of Kentucky marriage bond. Thomas Lincoln signs as his witness.

Josiah Lincoln cosigns a Kentucky marriage bond that guarantees that there is no legal cause to obstruct the marriage between Peter Sibert and the daughter of Catherine Briggs.

Sangamon County Clerk C.R. Matheny issues a marriage license to John Webster Checkering and Martha M. Bowen. Rev. Charles Dresser states that he married them on May 1, 1839.

This District of Columbia marriage license authorizes Bishop Simpson to unite Robert Todd Lincoln and Mary Harlan in marriage. Bishop Simpson certifies the marriage with his signature.

Mary Ann Booth shares news with Edwin Booth commenting that she expects John home someday this week. The last week in Boston was very good.

Mary Ann Booth sends a chatty letter to Edwin Booth's daughter, Edwina, mentioning Aunt Asia and Joseph Booth.