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A diary written in 1865-1870 contains remarks on the Lincoln funeral and other news events. The diary is bound with leather covered board.

Janet Edmondson Walker tells Edwina Booth that she is an old friend of Mr. Grossman, and she has just heard that Edwina is to marry him. The date assigned to this letter is based on the1885 marriage date for the Grossmans.

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.

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…

Jesse W. Weik writes to John E. Boos regarding various Lincoln papers and identifying certain individuals. The accompanying envelope has the Greencasle Telephone Co. return address with Weik's name handwritten above it.

George Williams writes a revealing letter to his niece regarding the accuracy of William H. Herndon's work on Lincoln and recounting much Herndon family history.

Alexander Williamson telegraphs Mary Lincoln from the Treasury Deprartment stating the he received her letter; failed to see Sec. Harlan; but promises to make every effort for her relief and benefit. The telegram is sent to Mrs. Lincoln in care of…

A telegram from Alexander Williamson to Mary Todd Lincoln reads: "Congress has voted but one year's pay. I will write you tomorrow. Alex Williamson." The telegram is possibly in the hand of clerk, D.H. [Possibly David Homer Bates].

General F.E. Spinner receives a receipt from Alexander Williamson for $10 drawn from Mary Lincoln's account. The Taper Collection contains a letter from Mary Lincoln to Spinner regarding the transaction.

Alexander Williamson sends a telegram from the Treasurer's Office to Mary Lincoln in care of her son Robert regarding relief and benefits for Mary Lincoln as well as a Sanitary Fair contribution made by her. At the bottom of this telegram, D.H.B.…

As administrator of the estate of Benjamin Hyder, deceased, Robert Wilson swears to carry out his duties as required by law. James Adams signs the oath as Probate Judge. Adams is known as one of the Long Nine.

G.T. Wood and James A. Dawson understand that Congress will soon pass the house bill to reorganize the district court of Kentucky. They recommend to President Abraham Lincoln the name of Asher W. Graham of Bowling Green, Kentucky, as judge of the…

The tall, thin commercially sold ledger book with lined entries for each day contains sporatic entries for 1865, 1869, 1871, 1874, and 1879-80. Early entries describe going to Springfield in December 1865 to visit Lincoln's Tomb; staying at Chenery…

Gov. Richard Yates writes to Amos Tuck on State of Illinois Executive letterhead regarding Copperheads and noting: "in every part of our state they are organizing armed with rifles & revolvers - assassinations, shootings, etc. are not infrequent…

A certification of electors for President and Vice President is signed by Illinois Gov. Richard Yates and Sectrary of State O.M. Hatch. The certificate is stamped with a raised seal of the State of Illinois.

James Bradford Lincoln receives this receipt for the $24.20 he paid in an execution against Joseph Miller and Edward Aller. Another partial document is located on the reverse of this receipt.

J. B. Allen keeps an itmeized account of the purchases made by James Bradford Lincoln. Lincoln's account debt amounts to $6.32.

Abraham Lincoln is listed as a property owner in the Menard County, Illinois Assessor's Book for District 1 of 1839. This is one of two assessor's books housed in a brown clamshell box. Title on the cover reads "List book Assessor's District No. 1…

Abraham Lincoln is listed as a property owner in the Menard County, Illinois Assessor's Book for District 2 of 1839. This is one of two books in a brown clamshell box. The title on the cover reads "List Book Assessor's District No. 2, 1839."

Of the two receipts from the Illinois State Auditor's Office, one is signed by M. Skinner for $120,947.20 he received as a proratta dividend of the state debt fund and the second signed by Lincoln in receipt of payment for his $25 legal fee on behalf…

In 1855 James E. McConnell assesses the value of real estate and personal property belonging to Francis Lincoln at $1,175.

Abraham Lincoln and 200 like-minded citizens petition the Sangamon County Court to relocate a road between Springfield and Peoria "as lies between the northern limits of the city of Springfield and Henry Converse's house on said road."

Gideon Welles writes to his wife regarding messages from a U.S. naval vessel and its arrival in New York and Newport.

Five manuscript sheets in an unknown hand give stage and scenery directions for five different plays in which John Wilkes Booth appeared. The plays include Macbeth (1863 Jan 26); Damon and Pythias (1864 May); Richard III (1862); Robbers (1862); and…