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Joseph N. Carter poses for a portrait wearing a suit and tie.

Mary Orendorff poses for a portrait wearing a dark dress. On verso: "Mrs. William J. (Mary) Orendorff; Born 6/30/1836, Died 6/11/1911."

William J. Orendorff sits for a portrait. On verso: "Born 1/14/1829; Died 10/18/1897."

On cover: "To the Immortal Memory of the People's President, Abraham Lincoln. Is mournfilly inscribed this song by a soldier of the Republic". "Before everything but the republic he chastely dropped his eyes" "He was the marble lover of liberty" -…

Clara Fay sits for a portrait at a table wearing a red dress. On verso: "Nee Clara Fay. Mrs. Lefferts afterwards."

Two unidentified boys wearing dark clothing pose for a portrait.On verso: "Unidentified-related to Banks or Farrell families at Fulton Co Ill. (See N. B. Banks book 1984)[.]"

Two young girls in dark dresses sit for a portrait.On verso: "Unidentified - Banks or Farrell see N. B. Banks book."

Song based on William Knox's poem "Mortality," which became better known by its first line: "Oh! Why should the spirit of mortal be proud?" According to artist Francis Bicknell Carpenter, Lincoln, who Carpenter often interacted with while painting…

Children sit outside the Jane Addams settlement house on Elburn St., Chicago, which provided education and recreation to the surrounding community.

A "Comic War Ballad," Song depicting a soldier's life in the army as told by his loved one. Cover includes lyrics and chorus. "Respectfully dedicated to E. F. Dixey, Esq."

"Raw Recruits" lyrics depict Union Army recruits volunteering to fight. "Abraham's Daughter" depicts possible English role in supporting the Confederate States of America. "As sung with great applause by Bryant's Minstrels of New York," Cover depicts…

George Shotwell Roudebush sits for a portrait. On verso: "Rev. Dr. George Shotwell Roudebush, deceased, Madison, Mississippi - This gentleman, friend and distant relative (tho we spell our names slightly different) has been a guest in our home when…

Presidential campaign song praising the qualities of Abraham Lincoln and the strength of his supporters.

F.W. Seward signs a letter to B.B. French requesting copies of the programme of arrangements for the Presidential Inauguration to send to the Foreign Ministers. There is a stationer's mark in upper left corner.

A song [ with chorus ad libitum] founded on an incident of war." At top of cover, dedication: To Miss Frank Huntington of New York." Song about telling a mother that her son will not be returning home from war.

William H. Seward asks B.B. French to pay a debt for him and send him a receipt. The letter is has an embossed stationer's mark in upper left corner.

William H. Seward completes and signs a questionnaire furnishing basic biographical information to Charles Lanman.

William H. Seward signs his letter to B.B. French acknowledging communication regarding the Reverend Cyril Pearl. There is a stationer's mark in upper left corner of the letter.

Secretary of State William H. Seward signs his letter to B.B. French discussing the proper way to handle claims for property destroyed during the Civil War, specifically the Richard Inman claim.

Sonia Sharnova poses for a portrait wearing several pieces of jewelry and a fur stole. Sharnova, a contralto for opera companies in Germany and Chicago, performed on stage and taught vocal lessons. Sharnova performed with the Chicago City Opera…

Illinois Attorney General George F. Barrett poses for a portrait in a pinstripe suit. Image dedication: "To my good friend William G. Stratton, With sincere regards, George F. Barrett."

Illinois Secretary of State Edward Barrett stands at his desk for a portrait.

An artist-signed pen and ink sketch shows the east doorway of the Old Main building at Knox College in Galesburg. On verso: "East doorway Old Main, Knox College. From these steps Lincoln and Douglas debated October 1, 1858. 'Old Main' was designated…

This quote from Shakespeare's Julius Caeser is thought to have been copied by Edwina Booth. The copied passage reads: "There is a tide in the affairs of men which taken at the flood leads on to fortune." Since Edwina Booth became married in 1885…