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Instrumental music. "To George W. Schock A. M. Principal of the Lincoln Boys Grammar School"

In her letter to Edwina Booth, Mrs. L.M. Smith praises Edwina's father and tells her what Germans think about Shakespearean actors, etc. The letter is written on black bordered mourning stationary with parts of it written in German.

"Old John" sits for a portrait wearing fishermen's clothing.On verso: "The fisherman, as he appeared at the Great Western Ill. Sanitary Fair, 1864."

A female employee combs cotton gauze at Johnson & Johnson.

1956 presidential candidates Adlai Stevenson II and President Dwight D. Eisenhower campaign during the 1955 World Series, in which the Brooklyn Dodgers took on the New York Yankees. A fan in rags asks the two candidates about the status of Brooklyn…

A photograph of an oil painting of Major Thomas James features James in a military uniform. On verso: "Maj. Thomas James, from oil painting owned by his son Dr. Lewis James of Racola, Mo."

Nathaniel Quigley sits on a blanket-covered chair during a portrait session.

Subtitle: "Oh, Whar Will I Go IF Dis War Breaks De Country Up." Minstrel song depicting a slave's anxiety about civil war.

M. S. Meyer stands next to a chair while holding a cigarette.On verso: "M. S. Meyer doing the fitting. Of no interest to the family."

Several women sew suit coats at long work tables.

As President Andrew Johnson's secretary, Reuben D. Massey writes B.B. French the following: "The President directs me to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 15th inst. And to say that he thanks you for your kind expressions of confidence…

James H. Gowenlock looks towards the camera while sitting on his horse in a rural setting.On verso: "J. Herdman Gowenlock Dec. 19, 1906-Hot Springs, Ark."

Tania Nadel writes Edwin Booth Grossman that she enjoyed his show at the Marie Harriman Gallery and would like to buy a canvas that is not too expensive. Nadel's letter includes its envelope.

J.H. Beveridge, Treasurer of the National Lincoln Monument Association, makes out receipt #2084 to Marine Bank for the $244 taken from the L.M. fund Box located in the bank. National Lincoln Monument Association Secretary Clinton L. Conkling…