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Frank writes from Philadelphia to his brother about his prospects at work and offers his reaction to Lincoln's inauguration and subsequent celebration in Washington.

Richard Townsend writes to a cousin predicting that the electorate will be disappointed in Lincoln and acknowledging that he had voted against him in the recent election.

William Joshua Allen writes to his mother about a visit he and two southern "fire-eaters" had with President-elect Lincoln. Allen mentions attempts of other southerners to assassinate Lincoln by sending him poisoned fruit.

Edwin M. Stanton writes to B.B. French requesting a name of a case he cannot recall because a previous memo containing that name cannot be found. A stationer's mark is located in the upper left corner.

John Todd Stuart writes to Mr. McGalliard on Stuart, Edwards, and Brown Law Firm stationary regarding a legal case.

This envelope is addressed to George P. Davis, Esq. of Beloit, Wisconsin, with a Bloomington, Illinois, postmark. The bright yellow envelope is illustrated with a portrait of Abraham Lincoln engraved by Mendel. The stamp once affixed to the envelope…

William H. Herndon writes to Messrs. W. S. Douglas & Bro. concerning Mr. Leland of Boston. Herndon recommends that his client accept Leland's proposition immediately, "taking into consideration the pecuniary crisis which is now in our midst,…

Joseph Proctor writes to his father and brothers: "You will perceive that I have arrived thus far towards home. I have arranged to open here at the Walnut St. Theatre on Monday, Nov. 4th, so you see I shall only be able to stop one week in…

Joseph Proctor writes to Thomas McKeon regarding his upcoming schedule and the many cities he plans to visit. On the reverse side is a letter written by G.S. Ballard to N.B. and H.E. Proctor sending them the frock measurements of F.W. Kinsman and…

William H. Herndon writes to John L. Douglas and Brothers regarding a letter Herndon received from a Mr Leland of Boston in reference to a mortgage held by him, as trustee of the Estate of Mr. Dutch,decd, and executed by the company. In that letter…

Joseph Proctor write to his father and brothers from "the Bonnie North, Englands divided Isle" Proctor recounts his tour of the Highlands and his plans to go to Cottage in mid-November. Proctor discusses the activities of his agents. He plans to…

Lyman Trumbull writes to Samuel J. Kirkwood, Governor of Iowa, regarding Republican Party politics noting that "we are having a close fight in Ill." Trumbull, who later became senator, was an anti-slavery activist.

Abraham Lincoln replies to a June 19, 1860, letter from Joshua R. Giddings, an Ohio abolitionist congressman. Lincoln apoligizes for his failure to make his reply earlier due to illness in the family. Lincoln agrees that the suggestions Giddings made…

This Illustrated envelope is addressed to George P. Davis of Beloit, Wisconsin. The bright yellow envelope has a three cent postage stamp in the upper right corner with a Galesburg postmark stamped over it. The envelope is illustrated on the left…

Joseph Proctor writes his father and brother that he and Lizzie are enjoying good fortune. His engagement ends that evening and they plan to leave for Ireland at 10 PM on a steamer. Proctor states that his performances have been well received and…

Abraham Lincoln writes and submits his demurrer on behalf of John E. Laughery who is accused by Michael Henrichsen of stealing a cow. Henrichsen sues Laughery for slander.

This Springfield Marine & Fire Insurance Company bank draft for $50 payable to Abraham Lincoln is one of two bank drafts Lincoln purchased before his trip to speak at Cooper Union in New York City. While Lincoln used the other draft, he retained…

William H. Herndon writes a replication for William Campbell in the estate case of Wimple v. Talkington et ux. Clerk P. Wright files the document.

John Wilkes Booth writes a poem for Miss Mary C. White of Richmond, Virginia. Booth's poem of two four-line stanzas is an acrostic spelling of "Mary & John". White's Forget-Me-Not Album is made of hand-painted and gilt-decorated boards, with…

Abraham Lincoln writes an affidavit of non-residency in Columbus Machine Manufacturing Co. et al. v. E. R. Ulrich et al. endorsed by Wm. D. Ewing.

Thomas S. Campbell signs a promissory note in which he promises to pay John T. Stuart $2,070 at ten percent interest on or before February 1, 1862.

Mary Devlin onced owned this autograph album titled "Album of Pearls" bound in decorative tooled leather. The album includes a poem of three stanzas written to her by her future husband, Edwin Booth. Booth and Devlin were married on July 17, 1860.

Mary Lincoln writes a gracious invitation to Mr. & Mrs. W. Brayman and young ladies inviting them to drop by her house for a social visit that Saturday evening. The Braymans occupied the Lincolns' Springfield house during the war years. The…

Joseph Proctor tells his father and brother that it is "...necessary to give you the entire particulars in regard to the amount received for my services Most of the actors from America have paid for the opportunity and thereby given the impression…

Joseph Proctor gives his brother directions to copy some bills and where to find them. Proctor is preparing for Christmas with any number of balls and parties and concerts.