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On the morning of May 14, 1863, President Lincoln invites Senator Charles Sumner of Massachsetts to come to breakfast with General Hooker at 8:30 AM. Some believe that this frantic get-together and others like it most probably had something to do…

Edwin Booth writes about the loss of his wife to Reverend Huntington who performed her funeral service.

Edwin Booth writes to Emma Cushman regarding the death of Booth's first wife, Mary Devlin, and his resignation to the loss. He forwards a photo, "the last picture taken of Mary."

In a short letter to Edwin M. Stanton, Lincoln writes: "Senators tell me that Gen. Mitchell of Kansas nominated for a Major General, has been rejected." Lincoln proposes Thomas Ewing of Kansas be appointed in his place: "Please send me the…

Still mourning the death of her son, Willie, Mary Lincoln writes to B.B. French referring to "our heavy bereavement" and noting that "situated as we are, being compelled to receive the world at large, I have endeavored to bear up, under our…

Mary Lincoln asks Mrs. Charles Heard if she could visit her with Mr. and Mrs. Doubleday noting that "your friend Mrs. Lamon may look in upon us." Mary refers to a party at Mr. Chase's this eve. She uses personal stationary with black borders and "L"…

James Shrigley wishes to be renominated as hospital chaplain and asks Preston King to put in a good word for him with President Lincoln. King writes an endoresement to Shrigley's letter stating that the Rev. Thomas A. Sawyer supports the applicant's…

Mary Ann Booth shares news with Edwin Booth commenting that she expects John home someday this week. The last week in Boston was very good.

Edward Bates reports to B.B. French that he has received French's request for paperwork regarding the capitol police, but finds the facts so meager that he cannot prepare a "decent recital." Bates requests a statement of the facts. Bates uses…

Mary Devlin Booth comments to Emma Cushman that: "Last night we went to see J. Wilkes B. for the first time. We were very much pleased by him, but he has a great deal to learn and unlearn."

Gov. Richard Yates requests the Secretary of War to have Jonathan Bergen and Thomas Clark discharged from the service because they enlisted without the permission of their parents. On January 22, 1863, Lincoln writes on the verso that "The families…

Mary Lincoln boldly pens on a sheet of stationary reading "Head-Quarters, Army of the Potomac." a note to Gen. Daniel E. Sickles that states: "Sherman is quite pleased with his visit, so if you do not particularly desire his return, cannot he…

Edwin Booth informs James Lorimer Graham that he and his son, "The little B", will not be going out this evening due to trouble with his knee.

Mary Devlin Booth's correspondence to Emma Cushman mentions a large party, concerns about her health, and Edwin going to Brooklyn to perform.

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.

Edwin Booth reports to Huntington on his success as manager of The Boston Theatre for three weeks, adding that "the war does not seem to affect business."

Edwin Booth informs George Karnes that the company is complete.

Mary Devlin Booth writes an affectionate letter to her friend Emma Cushman mentioning the "constant wear and tear" of New York and Edwin playing Sir Edward Mortimer and Don Caesar.

As agent fo the proprietors of The Boston Theatre, Thomas Barry completes and witnesses a contract between the theatre and Edwin Booth for a three week engagement.

Mary Lincoln makes an apology to the firm of Miller & Grant for her late payment of a bill and asks for samples of their best quality thread for ruffles. Mary uses stationery with black borders and "L" monogram at top.

Edwin Booth expresses his delight to James Lorimer Graham that Graham is having a grand time. Booth regrets not taking the same trips.

Edwin Booth encloses for James Lorimer Graham a note brought to him by Henrietta. Booth makes jest of taking the liberty of opening the note for which he could be sent to the Bastille.

Lincoln returns a copy of Horton's letter "with a copy of my endorsement upon it. You perceive I did exactly what you requested, neither more nor less." Valentine Horton is a Republican congressman from Ohio.

C.W. Price promises to pay William H. Herndon $25 at ten per cent interest. Herndon records interest and payment history on the reverse side of the note.

Mary Devlin Booth shares in her letter to Emma Cushman extensive news about the baby, the theaters and recent performances. She writes that "Ristori, I expect will be here We were fortunate enough to see Le Maitre in his great role of Don Caesar."