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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.

Brevet Brigadier General Charles M. Tompkins of the Chief Quartermaster's Office signs a document certifying service of J.E. Allen as Superintendent of Repair Shops. The note is part of a display enclosed in an elaborate red morocco folding case,…

James Bachelder signs a letter written on Office of the Commissioner of Public Buildings stationery to B.B. French requesting French to call for a sitting as early as convenient. Bachelder has placed his painting "The last hours of Lincoln" in room…

Mary Lincoln asks Leonard Swett to call on her, as "I have some things to say I do not wish to be troublesome yet I am daily convinced that I must make some definite arrangements for the future." Mary uses mourning stationery with black borders.

William H. Herndon thanks Morris for sending him a copy of a letter from Lincoln, and returns a slip of paper that explains the letter because it is "plain and does not need the slip to explain."

Mary Lincoln urges Alexander Williamson to ascertain whether Howe intends to help her. "This state of suspense is very painful to be endured" Mary uses mourning stationery with black borders and an "L" monogram on page1.

Edwin Booth writes to W.A. Stephens mentioning his need to stay away from the public, undoubtedly owing to his brother's assassination of Lincoln; along with general affairs of the theater.

Edwin Booth writes a friendly letter to Epes Sargent expressing an inner melancholy, "I must be a little dead inside."

Mary Lincoln writes a lengthy and strongly worded response to Alexander Williamson regarding sensational stories by her enemies that she is not at all in financial difficulties. She asks Williamson to approach Col. Frank Howe, a NY politician, in…

Mary Lincoln informs Leonard Swett that she cannot continue in her present residence with her present means, even practicing "the most rigid economy." She states that if she must give it up her pride would not allow her "to remain in a land, under…

Mary Lincoln apologizes to Francis Spinner for the her delay in returning the $10 for Mr. Williamson and asks him to pay Galt & Company. This is one of nine documents from the Taper Collection relating to Mary Lincoln's receipt of her husband's…

William Dennison writes to B.B. French declining an invitation to sail on the Potomac onboard the steamer Wawasset.