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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.

Chicago businessman Herman H. Kohlsaat sits in a chair while pointing to a location in the southern United States on a large globe.

Illustrated three verse love song and chorus.

Colorado Central Railroad tracks run through Clear Creek Canon.

A horse and buggy park on the dirt street in front of Gimble and Company Dry Goods located in the Bandy Block.

Three men stand in the doorway of a storefront on the west side of Danville. Businesses housed in the building include Billiard Hall, Liquors, B. F. Cook Pension Attorney, and Doctor Brown.

A home in Danville, Illinois, features several small balconies on the second floor.

Czech composer Wels wrote this funeral march in honor of Abraham Lincoln.

The Illinois Institution for the Deaf and Dumb opened in 1846 in Jacksonville, housing children across the state who were hard-of-hearing. It was later renamed the Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD), and is still in operation today.

Music only no words. Music in celebration of the Centennial Celebration of Illinois, 1818-1918.

In French, "Saule-Pleureur, March fun`ebre du President Lincoln" (Funeral march for President Abraham Lincoln). Cover depicts two figures (angels?) at top of cover with a picture of Abraham Lincoln in a circle of flowers with American Flags. "Il…

"Very respectfully inscribed to Mrs. Lincoln, widow of the late President of the United States, by the Author_with the assurance that he shares the Nation's Condolence".

A patriotic song in honor of United States flag. At top of cover : "Union, God and Liberty." Cover depicts illustration of assorted patriots, one of whom is holding an American Flag. A Statue of George Washington on horseback can be seen in…

Edwin Markham was an American poet and Poet Laureate of Oregon, 1923-1931.

Illinois Senator Adeline Geo-Karis shakes hands with First Lady Patricia Nixon.

President Johnson lays the Presidential Wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during the Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. Host of the ceremony is Major General Curtis J. Herrick, Commanding General, Military District of…

Walt Disney visits the Abraham Lincoln Home in Springfield.

Walt Disney stands outside of the Abraham Lincoln Home before receiving an award from the Boys Club of Springfield.