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Desperate to resolve her pecuniary situation, Mary Lincoln appeals to wealthy Republican benefactor James Orme: "Dear Mr. Orne, will you, in your great goodness, ascertain as you have the means of doing, whether the services of my great & good…

Mary Ann Booth writes a brief note to Mary McVicker Booth (Edwin's 2nd wife) upon forwarding a gift to her.

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…

While in Frankfurt, Germany, and still waiting for Congress to deal with her presidential pension, Mary Lincoln writes to her friend, Sally Orme: "What changes -- time, brings to us all -- I sometimes feel as if I have lived a century. 'My life, is…

B.B. French sends a copy of his address, a funeral program and a card of admission to Andrew Boyd. French closes with: "If ever I loved a man that man was Abraham Lincoln, & there is scarcely anything I would not do to honor his memory." French…

In his correspondence with his sculptor, J.Q.A. Ward, Edwin Booth arranges a visit, adding "you can have anything from my wardrobe as you desire."

Edwin Booth addresses an envelope to John E. Russell of Leicester, Massachusetts. The stamp has been cut off of the envelope.

Mary Lincoln writes to Eliza Slataper about her travels in Europe, especially England and Scotland, and continues with an account of her chance meeting with Sally Orne.

Mary Lincoln finds herself in the same European city as Sally Orne and hastens to arrange a rendezvous.

Edwin Booth writes H.W. Bryant acknowledging his receipt of two portraits from Bryant.

William H. Herndon replies to Mr. Bradford that he cannot supply an autograph of Lincoln, having given away all that he had.

Mary Lincoln pens a warm letter to an old friend, Rhoda White, describing her continuing sorrow and isolation, noting that she will return to Frankfurt in a few days. She adds that "I often wonder, why, I was spared, when my darling husband was…

Rebecca Herndon signs with her mark a quit claim deed to William H. Herndon for Sections 32 and 33 of Township 17 in Macon County, Illinois.

After the letter of December 5, 1869, Mary Lincoln again writes to Sally Orne, expressing her concerns over Congress' actions on behalf of her pension and devoting much of the letter to praising Charles Sumner. The first four pages of the unsigned…

While in Frankfurt, Germany, Mary Lincoln writes to her dear friend, Eliza Slataper, that: "all the nobility stop here, counts, dukes and dutchesses abound in the house, and on my table, their cards are frequently laid. Yet in consideration of poor…

Daniel Slataper writes to his mother, Eliza Slataper, expressing his approval that she did not go to Europe with Mary and Tad Lincoln; voicing his concerns for her health; and reporting on his studies at school.

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.

Edwin Booth reflects upon his acting career in a letter to Epes Sargent.

Edwin Booth furnishes quotations to Mary Felton, an admirer.

Orville H. Browning signs and dates a card.

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.

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.

Edwin M. Stanton writes to Edwards Pierrepont declining an invitation and hinting at events about to transpire.

George Purnell Fisher uses his personal stationary to write Edwards Pierrepont concerning some legal matters.

Edwin Booth addresses a letter to "My Dear Sirs" regretting that he is "obliged now to travel and work hard to make up the losses on one little day." A sentence or two has been sliced out of the first page.