83 25 22278 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ad0a04ec68f562dd4d6328c58133c5d7.pdf eb92e533fcc82e336382e7d9790b8e4b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Sept 29th 1866 Mr W., My Dear Sir: You note of 27th is just received. How strange it is that such sensation stories as my having received "$15,000 from Boston, & smaller sums from other places " should be started at this time, "a false invention of the enemy," for not a cent, have I received from any one since Congress made the pitiable appropriation, which went to liquidate debbts against the estate. I trust Mr Howe, will not hear, or give credence, to such falsehoods, evidently gotten up---to prevent any thing, being done for me. the query who could have been so false & unjust as to start such a rumor. If Howe, has ever heard such a thing, please undeceive him. Is Howe in earnest? Write me all particulars about R & H. you have failed to do so, as I requested. If Howe is not now successful, I know not, what I shall do in the future. Jog his memory, often, & write me results. Did you write to Phinney & Co. for all letters, not received. please do so. This East move---will test H & R's Sincerity, greatly. their delay, has taught me, to be very doubtful. we will soon see <hr /> and their truth, soon tested. Please contradict in all quarters---so utterly false, a story, that I have received any thing. I should have very soon told you, if such had been the case. Do entreat & write Howe to be Urgent & without delay. In yr case, I will write to any party you name. have you received the 3 letters, written to persons, who can be very beneficial to you? Write & tell me, sincerely all Howe said. I write in great haste hoping you will transmit me any item of news. Undeceive Howe, if he thinks, any thing has been done for me. Tad is very well & we all, greatly regret you did not venture as far as C---to See us. In the future I trust you will remember to do so. Mr Sumner---wrote me this week quite a confidential letter---announces he is soon to be married. I am much gratified that his bachelor life is coming to a close. I have no truer friend than him, or one, I like any better. Write when you <hr /> [written vertically on page 1] receive this---every thing Yr friend M. L. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 25 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300103 T1866.09.29 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Alexander Williamson Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1866-09-29 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource 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 search of aid. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Sept 29th 1866 Mr W., My Dear Sir: You note of 27th is just received. How strange it is that such sensation stories as my having received "$15,000 from Boston, & smaller sums from other places " should be started at this time, "a false invention of the enemy," for not a cent, have I received from any one since Congress made the pitiable appropriation, which went to liquidate debbts against the estate. I trust Mr Howe, will not hear, or give credence, to such falsehoods, evidently gotten up---to prevent any thing, being done for me. the query who could have been so false & unjust as to start such a rumor. If Howe, has ever heard such a thing, please undeceive him. Is Howe in earnest? Write me all particulars about R & H. you have failed to do so, as I requested. If Howe is not now successful, I know not, what I shall do in the future. Jog his memory, often, & write me results. Did you write to Phinney & Co. for all letters, not received. please do so. This East move---will test H & R's Sincerity, greatly. their delay, has taught me, to be very doubtful. we will soon see <hr /> and their truth, soon tested. Please contradict in all quarters---so utterly false, a story, that I have received any thing. I should have very soon told you, if such had been the case. Do entreat & write Howe to be Urgent & without delay. In yr case, I will write to any party you name. have you received the 3 letters, written to persons, who can be very beneficial to you? Write & tell me, sincerely all Howe said. I write in great haste hoping you will transmit me any item of news. Undeceive Howe, if he thinks, any thing has been done for me. Tad is very well & we all, greatly regret you did not venture as far as C---to See us. In the future I trust you will remember to do so. Mr Sumner---wrote me this week quite a confidential letter---announces he is soon to be married. I am much gratified that his bachelor life is coming to a close. I have no truer friend than him, or one, I like any better. Write when you <hr /> [written vertically on page 1] receive this---every thing Yr friend M. L. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e2384b8947a19ee345fe9c018179e0fc.pdf f794d4cf46ed2bf372da19aaa4821e44 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Private L Chicago 30th Nov Mr Williamson My Dear Sir: I think it is time, with my great necessities upon me, that Mr H should make a fair statement, as to whether he has acted in my case. This state of suspense is very painful to be endured - and if he considers himself a gentleman I am sure, he <hr /> will no longer practice this reticence towards me, especially in consideration of all his solemn promises. Please write to him, when you receive this. I must be soon apprised of the result of his efforts. I am suffering with chills & ill health & it is due me, Mr H should apprise me of results. Please write & oblige. Truly, Mrs L Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 19 x 12 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300104 T1866.11.30 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Alexander Williamson Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1866-11-30 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource 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. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Private L Chicago 30th Nov Mr Williamson My Dear Sir: I think it is time, with my great necessities upon me, that Mr H should make a fair statement, as to whether he has acted in my case. This state of suspense is very painful to be endured - and if he considers himself a gentleman I am sure, he <hr /> will no longer practice this reticence towards me, especially in consideration of all his solemn promises. Please write to him, when you receive this. I must be soon apprised of the result of his efforts. I am suffering with chills & ill health & it is due me, Mr H should apprise me of results. Please write & oblige. Truly, Mrs L Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4d8c7130d98f45ee1de66d613af74ff1.pdf bf2bd254e89a01cd9c71f6e163ddb146 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 375 [West?] Wash St. Hon Leonard Swett My dear Sir: If perfectly convenient, I would be pleased to see you this afternoon, I have some things to say, which I would like to mention to you. I do not wish to be troublesome yet I am daily convinced that I must make some definite arrangements for the future. I remain respectfully, & Truly, Mary Lincoln. <hr /> Mary Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 21 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300105 T1867.02 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Leonard Swett Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1867-02 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource 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. Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Turner, p. 409 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 375 [West?] Wash St. Hon Leonard Swett My dear Sir: If perfectly convenient, I would be pleased to see you this afternoon, I have some things to say, which I would like to mention to you. I do not wish to be troublesome yet I am daily convinced that I must make some definite arrangements for the future. I remain respectfully, & Truly, Mary Lincoln. <hr /> Mary Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/2788e81f2effd54b8434afd27321bce0.pdf 124dd5ca6ae92184ccc08f4efe5a6356 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [stationery mark on page Englischer Hof Frankfort A/M] Hotel d'Angleterre Frankfort A' Main Dec 13th '68 My dear Mrs Slataper In this distant land, how can I sufficiently express the great pleasure your kind letter, has afforded me! It is such a pleasure to be thus remembered, when we are separated from those we truly love! I came to Frankfort, expecting to remain a week, and now Christmas is almost upon us. When I was reading "John Ross Browne's" description of a winter & very especially a "Christmas" in Frankfort, I then scarcely expected to be here, to witness & pass through similar scenes. It was in the famous Alleghanies last summer, that his account was read. Certainly I expect in no place on the habitable globe do they make greater preparations for these holy days, than in F. There appears more to tempt one here than elsewhere. The shops are very beautiful and [illegible] [illegible] Americans [illegible] said to <hr /> have increased the prices. We are considered in Europe (& very justly) a most prodigal people---and this place has become a great resort for more quiet Americans. We have quite a little colony, at our hotel---which is considered the aristocratic one in F. All the nobility stop here, Counts, Dukes & Dutchesses abound in the house, and on my table, their cards are frequently laid. Yet in consideration of poor health & deep mourning, I have of course accepted no dinner invitations & have kept very quiet. Popp, the most charming of all dress makers, who receives many orders from America and makes for the royal family of Prussia & all the nobility, has just made me up some heavy mourning silks, richly trimmed with crape. The heaviest blk English Crape here, is only in our money $1.50 cts per yard. think of it. when in war times---I once gave, ten dollars per yard, for the heaviest! [Herr?] Popp has made dresses for Queen Victoria's daughters so long that a [illegible] years since when [illegible rest of line] <hr /> at this house---she sent for him & of course he obeyed the summons. He is a very modest man & never speaks of it himself! How different some of our boastful Americans, would be! I like Frankfort exceedingly, the true secret is, I suppose, I am enjoying peace, which in my deepest, heart sending sorrow, I was not allowed in my native land! I find it quite as expensive here as in America & as I am urged by my physicians to proceed to Italy very soon---at least I expect to start about the 22nd of January & remain until 1st April. That fearful, sorrowful month, will be spent very quietly here on my return. I wish those dear eyes of yours could become clairvoyant & [visit?] sunny Italy---its churches, paintings & all objects of interest with me. What happiness it would be of you were only with me! I am beginning to realize, why it is, that Europe spoils so many men & [illegible] [especially?] women. There is [illegible next line] <hr /> which we do not dream of in America. My rooms are on the same floor with Consul Murphy & wife, Mrs Mason of N.Y. & Mrs General Robert Allen & daughter of U.S. Army. Mrs M. is the wife of the Organ Mason, a very superior woman, we are much together---yet the attraction is so different from what I feel towards you. Her children have been so long going to school here & she has been in Germany so much herself, that she has imbibed many of their philosophical ideas, which are often startling to me. She requires that softness of character, without which no woman can be lovely. Notwithstanding I like her, I can perceive that she has been demoralised, as we called our Army men often. On yesterday, two American gentlemen friends, called to see me, they asked me if I was homesick, I told them I pined for a glass of American ice water---the latter here is impossible & really dangerous to drink. Wine, of course is universally used & yet I have never seen a person the least [illegible] intoxicated [illegible] days <hr /> Since I visited a building one thousand years 1,000 years old to see the portraits of about fifty German Emperors, some of them older than the building. The chairs on which these men sat, the stone floors on which they trod, every thing, of course possesses a charm for me---as I advance in my travels, the interest will certainly increase. I am sending you, my dear friend, a tedious account [of?] my movements, write me, I pray you, and tell me what dear Mrs Gross & yourself are doing. The weather is so mild here, at present, that my fire has died out, so different, from your weather I suspect. I often hear from Robert & Mary---the latter writes me often calling me "Dear Mother"---and says she is so happy. Wonders whether I am not almost ready to return to them. Dear child, it may be a weary day, ere I recross the broad Atlantic, not that my thoughts will not be daily, hourly with [illegible] so dear [illegible] <hr /> I am convinced the longer I live that life and its blessings are not so entirely unjustly distributed, are when we are suffering greatly, we are inclined to suppose. My home for so many years, was so rich in love & happiness; now I am so lonely & isolated whilst others live on in a careless lukewarm state---not appearing to fill 'Longfellow's measure. "Into each life, some rain must fall." I have read his "Tragedies, there is no doubt, but what he us a spiritualist. Himself & Daughters are now in Paris. I hope we will all meet "somewhere". Taddie, has some little Christmas remembrances for your daughter & Mrs Gross---which I hope ere long, he will have an opportunity to send. He likes his school & is a most affectionate, amiable tempered child. he is recovering from his homesickness. Do write me so soon as you receive this---so that I may hear from you before I leave for Italy. With much love to all your family, Mrs Gross & husband I remain, with much affection [line illegible] M Lincoln <hr /> [written vertically on page 1] Will you be able to decipher this [scrawl?] M.L. <hr /> Via Hamburg Mrs Felician Slataper Pittsburgh U.S.A.=Pennsylvania Care of F. Slataper Esq Civil Engineer <hr /> [stationery mark on envelope Englischer Hof Frankfort A/M] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 8 p 22 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300106 T1868.12.13 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Eliza Slataper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1868-12-13 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource 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 health & deep mourning, I have of course accepted no dinner invitations & have kept very quiet." Popp, the dressmaker for Prussian royals, "has just made me up some heavy mourning silks, richly trimmed with crape." Mary notes that she receives regular letters of affection from Robert and Mary. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [stationery mark on page Englischer Hof Frankfort A/M] Hotel d'Angleterre Frankfort A' Main Dec 13th '68 My dear Mrs Slataper In this distant land, how can I sufficiently express the great pleasure your kind letter, has afforded me! It is such a pleasure to be thus remembered, when we are separated from those we truly love! I came to Frankfort, expecting to remain a week, and now Christmas is almost upon us. When I was reading "John Ross Browne's" description of a winter & very especially a "Christmas" in Frankfort, I then scarcely expected to be here, to witness & pass through similar scenes. It was in the famous Alleghanies last summer, that his account was read. Certainly I expect in no place on the habitable globe do they make greater preparations for these holy days, than in F. There appears more to tempt one here than elsewhere. The shops are very beautiful and [illegible] [illegible] Americans [illegible] said to <hr /> have increased the prices. We are considered in Europe (& very justly) a most prodigal people---and this place has become a great resort for more quiet Americans. We have quite a little colony, at our hotel---which is considered the aristocratic one in F. All the nobility stop here, Counts, Dukes & Dutchesses abound in the house, and on my table, their cards are frequently laid. Yet in consideration of poor health & deep mourning, I have of course accepted no dinner invitations & have kept very quiet. Popp, the most charming of all dress makers, who receives many orders from America and makes for the royal family of Prussia & all the nobility, has just made me up some heavy mourning silks, richly trimmed with crape. The heaviest blk English Crape here, is only in our money $1.50 cts per yard. think of it. when in war times---I once gave, ten dollars per yard, for the heaviest! [Herr?] Popp has made dresses for Queen Victoria's daughters so long that a [illegible] years since when [illegible rest of line] <hr /> at this house---she sent for him & of course he obeyed the summons. He is a very modest man & never speaks of it himself! How different some of our boastful Americans, would be! I like Frankfort exceedingly, the true secret is, I suppose, I am enjoying peace, which in my deepest, heart sending sorrow, I was not allowed in my native land! I find it quite as expensive here as in America & as I am urged by my physicians to proceed to Italy very soon---at least I expect to start about the 22nd of January & remain until 1st April. That fearful, sorrowful month, will be spent very quietly here on my return. I wish those dear eyes of yours could become clairvoyant & [visit?] sunny Italy---its churches, paintings & all objects of interest with me. What happiness it would be of you were only with me! I am beginning to realize, why it is, that Europe spoils so many men & [illegible] [especially?] women. There is [illegible next line] <hr /> which we do not dream of in America. My rooms are on the same floor with Consul Murphy & wife, Mrs Mason of N.Y. & Mrs General Robert Allen & daughter of U.S. Army. Mrs M. is the wife of the Organ Mason, a very superior woman, we are much together---yet the attraction is so different from what I feel towards you. Her children have been so long going to school here & she has been in Germany so much herself, that she has imbibed many of their philosophical ideas, which are often startling to me. She requires that softness of character, without which no woman can be lovely. Notwithstanding I like her, I can perceive that she has been demoralised, as we called our Army men often. On yesterday, two American gentlemen friends, called to see me, they asked me if I was homesick, I told them I pined for a glass of American ice water---the latter here is impossible & really dangerous to drink. Wine, of course is universally used & yet I have never seen a person the least [illegible] intoxicated [illegible] days <hr /> Since I visited a building one thousand years 1,000 years old to see the portraits of about fifty German Emperors, some of them older than the building. The chairs on which these men sat, the stone floors on which they trod, every thing, of course possesses a charm for me---as I advance in my travels, the interest will certainly increase. I am sending you, my dear friend, a tedious account [of?] my movements, write me, I pray you, and tell me what dear Mrs Gross & yourself are doing. The weather is so mild here, at present, that my fire has died out, so different, from your weather I suspect. I often hear from Robert & Mary---the latter writes me often calling me "Dear Mother"---and says she is so happy. Wonders whether I am not almost ready to return to them. Dear child, it may be a weary day, ere I recross the broad Atlantic, not that my thoughts will not be daily, hourly with [illegible] so dear [illegible] <hr /> I am convinced the longer I live that life and its blessings are not so entirely unjustly distributed, are when we are suffering greatly, we are inclined to suppose. My home for so many years, was so rich in love & happiness; now I am so lonely & isolated whilst others live on in a careless lukewarm state---not appearing to fill 'Longfellow's measure. "Into each life, some rain must fall." I have read his "Tragedies, there is no doubt, but what he us a spiritualist. Himself & Daughters are now in Paris. I hope we will all meet "somewhere". Taddie, has some little Christmas remembrances for your daughter & Mrs Gross---which I hope ere long, he will have an opportunity to send. He likes his school & is a most affectionate, amiable tempered child. he is recovering from his homesickness. Do write me so soon as you receive this---so that I may hear from you before I leave for Italy. With much love to all your family, Mrs Gross & husband I remain, with much affection [line illegible] M Lincoln <hr /> [written vertically on page 1] Will you be able to decipher this [scrawl?] M.L. <hr /> Via Hamburg Mrs Felician Slataper Pittsburgh U.S.A.=Pennsylvania Care of F. Slataper Esq Civil Engineer <hr /> [stationery mark on envelope Englischer Hof Frankfort A/M] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6a3483ad22cc30c24e215409d7164a74.pdf 5f6cca9b0a68b8610da76bd7e83de7bb Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mary Lincoln 5 Have you received the letter I wrote you the first of the week? So our good friend Genl Schenck has left Paris – en route home. He is a most agreeable, warmhearted man & I have always liked him. I do not wonder that he could not exactly comprehend, the depth and extent of my sadness and desolation. None but my Heavenly father, can do that. Gen S. remembers me as a gay, cheerful woman, well dressed & surrounded by many persons. What a contrast, this presents dark picture. <hr /> 6 His interest in my affairs – soon to be canvassed in Con carries much weight with it – not so great however in my estimation as the Phil members – all of them together will be formidable. If your own kind husband, would pardon my suggesting that if in the first commencement of the session – he would go to Wash & use his influence, it would be very greatly to my advantage. He would make friends for the measure & soften those, who might naturally oppose it – among the latter such men as Brooks, of N.Y. F Woods & others, whom your husband’s social position-would cause them to yield. And with these men - social recognition is a great deal if they are rich. <hr /> 7 Sumner- I think was not in Wash, to judge by the papers, even the earliest part of this month, so my dear friend, he has not yet had time to reply to yours but never judge him, by his silence. how you would admire that man, if you knew him as I do. For the last eight years, he has been as a brother to me. I have had so many beautiful letters from him, but since he had such trouble about his wife - I fancy he writes to no one. Although I have seen him since. He has heart as soft as a woman towards those he likes & I happen to be one of the cherished few. <hr /> During the rebellion when the fearful war was raging, we were drawn all of us very closely together. We met quite as frequently, with pale faces and cheeks, hot with tears & since my darling husband passed away Mr. S. has wept as bitterly, whilst sitting by my side, over my terrible bereavement and what he considered his own great loss as few men could do. He is just as warmly interested as you are in my cause & in both cases - I am aware – it is a great deal. Thank Heaven for raising me up such friends in this the time of darkness. I will say no more – you will understand me. <hr /> [Page 4 continues with overlapping sideways writing which reads as follows] Mr S– will most eagerly seek to cultivate your acquaintance – for he is very appreciative. <hr /> Your present noble conduct regarding the pending measure will so exalt you in Mr. Sumner’s estimation as well as your being a sister of Mr. Charles O’Neil of whom I have heard Mr. S speak so highly that if you are ever near him you will have a realizing sense of Mr S’s nobleness of soul – and general agreeability. You will observe that I am quite grateful. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 20 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300113 T1869-1870 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Sally Orne. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1869-1870? Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource 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 letter are missing. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mary Lincoln 5 Have you received the letter I wrote you the first of the week? So our good friend Genl Schenck has left Paris – en route home. He is a most agreeable, warmhearted man & I have always liked him. I do not wonder that he could not exactly comprehend, the depth and extent of my sadness and desolation. None but my Heavenly father, can do that. Gen S. remembers me as a gay, cheerful woman, well dressed & surrounded by many persons. What a contrast, this presents dark picture. <hr /> 6 His interest in my affairs – soon to be canvassed in Con carries much weight with it – not so great however in my estimation as the Phil members – all of them together will be formidable. If your own kind husband, would pardon my suggesting that if in the first commencement of the session – he would go to Wash & use his influence, it would be very greatly to my advantage. He would make friends for the measure & soften those, who might naturally oppose it – among the latter such men as Brooks, of N.Y. F Woods & others, whom your husband’s social position-would cause them to yield. And with these men - social recognition is a great deal if they are rich. <hr /> 7 Sumner- I think was not in Wash, to judge by the papers, even the earliest part of this month, so my dear friend, he has not yet had time to reply to yours but never judge him, by his silence. how you would admire that man, if you knew him as I do. For the last eight years, he has been as a brother to me. I have had so many beautiful letters from him, but since he had such trouble about his wife - I fancy he writes to no one. Although I have seen him since. He has heart as soft as a woman towards those he likes & I happen to be one of the cherished few. <hr /> During the rebellion when the fearful war was raging, we were drawn all of us very closely together. We met quite as frequently, with pale faces and cheeks, hot with tears & since my darling husband passed away Mr. S. has wept as bitterly, whilst sitting by my side, over my terrible bereavement and what he considered his own great loss as few men could do. He is just as warmly interested as you are in my cause & in both cases - I am aware – it is a great deal. Thank Heaven for raising me up such friends in this the time of darkness. I will say no more – you will understand me. <hr /> [Page 4 continues with overlapping sideways writing which reads as follows] Mr S– will most eagerly seek to cultivate your acquaintance – for he is very appreciative. <hr /> Your present noble conduct regarding the pending measure will so exalt you in Mr. Sumner’s estimation as well as your being a sister of Mr. Charles O’Neil of whom I have heard Mr. S speak so highly that if you are ever near him you will have a realizing sense of Mr S’s nobleness of soul – and general agreeability. You will observe that I am quite grateful. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/68ce464d69990926f66ba5172f15487e.pdf 8056d1a0a93237e9e153556e784e2fd0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Nice France, March 16th '69 My dear Mrs White: Your letter recently received has afforded me much pleasure & believe me, in this far distant land, you are frequently remembered both in my thoughts & prayers. Past friendship, through the trying years of the war, and the fearful loss, we both have sustained in our dearly beloved husbands are ties, too strong for time or distance to sever. <hr /> Ill health rendered it absolutely necessary that I should come South, & by degrees, I find myself regaining strength. For sorrow, such as ours, there is [illegible] before the grave and Heaven, with reunion with our loved ones, can alone heal, bleeding, broken hearts. Whenever I am feeling so sadly, I lead a life of isolation & retirement, although I have been here several weeks, I am sure few or none are aware of it. I am not feeling sufficiently well in mind or body, to undertake Italy this winter. [Next?] winter, I shall try to come <hr /> down in Nov. The season is already so far advanced & nothing I could see could interest me in the terrible month of April. I feel that in a few days I must make the afforded return to my young son, who is now in Frankfort. When I visit Italy some months hence, it would be such a pleasure to have you as a companion. We could visit places of interest without being recognized. Of course, Americans abound everywhere--- & in my morning walks in the sunshine you can always recognise them <hr /> very often, by their loud voices so early, as ten or eleven in the morning, velvet costumes&c&cFull dress, when one is sight seeing or in quest of health & change, must certainly be a trial. After we have suffered heavy afflictions, life is at best, a fearful endurance. To me, every thing looks so desolate. I often wonder why I was spared, when my darling husband was taken, and to suffer so much too! I hope, my dear friend, you will write to me often. Please direct to Phillip, Nicoll, Schmidt, bankers, Frankfort a Maine---Germany. With apologies for so hurried a letter & with remembrances to your amiable family I <hr /> [written vertically across page 1] remain always truly yours Mary Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. 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Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300107 T1869.03.16 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Rhoda White Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1869-03-16 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource 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 taken " Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Turner, p. 503 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Nice France, March 16th '69 My dear Mrs White: Your letter recently received has afforded me much pleasure & believe me, in this far distant land, you are frequently remembered both in my thoughts & prayers. Past friendship, through the trying years of the war, and the fearful loss, we both have sustained in our dearly beloved husbands are ties, too strong for time or distance to sever. <hr /> Ill health rendered it absolutely necessary that I should come South, & by degrees, I find myself regaining strength. For sorrow, such as ours, there is [illegible] before the grave and Heaven, with reunion with our loved ones, can alone heal, bleeding, broken hearts. Whenever I am feeling so sadly, I lead a life of isolation & retirement, although I have been here several weeks, I am sure few or none are aware of it. I am not feeling sufficiently well in mind or body, to undertake Italy this winter. [Next?] winter, I shall try to come <hr /> down in Nov. The season is already so far advanced & nothing I could see could interest me in the terrible month of April. I feel that in a few days I must make the afforded return to my young son, who is now in Frankfort. When I visit Italy some months hence, it would be such a pleasure to have you as a companion. We could visit places of interest without being recognized. Of course, Americans abound everywhere--- & in my morning walks in the sunshine you can always recognise them <hr /> very often, by their loud voices so early, as ten or eleven in the morning, velvet costumes&c&cFull dress, when one is sight seeing or in quest of health & change, must certainly be a trial. After we have suffered heavy afflictions, life is at best, a fearful endurance. To me, every thing looks so desolate. I often wonder why I was spared, when my darling husband was taken, and to suffer so much too! I hope, my dear friend, you will write to me often. Please direct to Phillip, Nicoll, Schmidt, bankers, Frankfort a Maine---Germany. With apologies for so hurried a letter & with remembrances to your amiable family I <hr /> [written vertically across page 1] remain always truly yours Mary Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/d1ccc1cf8d13328c013e703953fbe81a.pdf 1033e650cedc8ff42ec6f6f4b6eaee66 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Frankfurt a.M. Aug 17th '69 My dear Mrs Orne- After six weeks absence from town, I returned last evening & amongst my package of letters, I found one from your dear, kind self. I can scarcely express the pleasure, I feel, to think that you are <hr /> so near-but yet the sad thought will intrude itself, lest you may not be still at Hamburg. I write this, hoping for the best. If you are still at H please telegraph me "yes"- simply- I will understand. Address me, Hotel de Holland,room 72--My young son, has Thursday- <hr /> afternoon to himself, so if you have not left which I devoutly trust not, we will run out to see you, about 3 - P.M- of that day. If I could leave earlier, I would do so- I am so impatient to see you-With much love & in great haste, I remain always affectionately yours, Mary Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300108 T1869.08.17 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Sally Orne Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1869-08-17 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln finds herself in the same European city as Sally Orne and hastens to arrange a rendezvous. Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Turner, p. 511 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Frankfurt a.M. Aug 17th '69 My dear Mrs Orne- After six weeks absence from town, I returned last evening & amongst my package of letters, I found one from your dear, kind self. I can scarcely express the pleasure, I feel, to think that you are <hr /> so near-but yet the sad thought will intrude itself, lest you may not be still at Hamburg. I write this, hoping for the best. If you are still at H please telegraph me "yes"- simply- I will understand. Address me, Hotel de Holland,room 72--My young son, has Thursday- <hr /> afternoon to himself, so if you have not left which I devoutly trust not, we will run out to see you, about 3 - P.M- of that day. If I could leave earlier, I would do so- I am so impatient to see you-With much love & in great haste, I remain always affectionately yours, Mary Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/415629048f90b6c90f82bca38ae56e25.pdf 5bdcc2729b84c1942bc87544a32a8426 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Frankfurt – A. M. Aug. 21st 69 My Dear Mrs. Slataper: On my return from Scotland, three days since, I found your most acceptable letter quietly awaiting me written now, so many weeks since. Taddie & myself had been absent from this place seven weeks & have been so far north in Europe, as to see day light closing in upon us at eleven o’clock. PM and morning light, at 3 AM. <hr /> 2 Our old & dear friend, Dr. Smith, 73 years of age & very feeble, anticipating that he will not live much longer & desirous of seeing us before his departure, insisted so much upon our visit to him this summer, that we concluded to do so. We went to London via Paris, remaining at the latter place only 5 days, but sight seeing every moment of our time. In London – the kind good old man came down by steamer & met us. There we also remained 5 days. Beautiful, glorious Scotland has spoilt me for every other Country. It appears to me, that <hr /> 3 we saw every place, yet I presume we might remain five months there, continually travelling round, without doing so- We visited. Abbotsford, Dryburgh Abbey – passed six days in charming Edinburgh seeing oh so much! Glascow, journeys on the Clyde – all through the west of dear old Scotia, Burn’s birth place, saw the nook in the wall – where he first saw light. Went to Greenock – heaved a sigh over poor “Highland Mary’s grave – went out into the ocean – entered Fingal’s Cave visited Glencoe – Castles innumerable Balmoral – Dunsimore <hr /> 4 the latter perfectly fairly land. Visited Glamis Castle – saw the room & the bed on which poor King Duncan was murdered – Stepped on the same step – that Mary Queen of Scots, jumped into the canoe from her prison home at Lochleven. I cannot begin to enumerate all the places of interest we visited. I am convinced that I shall never again be able to arouse myself to take such another interest in any other country, I may chance to visit. I hastened back as Taddie had been delayed ten days after the commencement of his school. <hr /> 5 We returned via Ostend- Brussels. Went out to the battle field of Waterloo. I returned here with rather a heavy heart, my usual accompaniment of the last few years. But have had a very agreeable surprise in finding a very particular friend with her family – from Philadelphia. A most charming lady, she had searched for me every where written me letters enquiring my whereabouts when I was in. Went out to Hombourg and strange to say but it will not surprise either you or I – the day after my return <hr /> 6 stopping myself, at an hotel here where I never dreamed I should be she came here also – bag & baggage as she said in quest of me. She is now here – and we sat up in my room last night & until 3 this morning talking over former happy days. We were very intimate in Washington. They remain in E. three years & I suppose we will be much together. Her name is Mrs James Orne of Phil. They are immensely wealthy & she is as unaffected & overflowing with love for her friends as if she were penniless. She is accompanied by two very sweet young daughters – her <hr /> 7 maid & valet. I forgot to mention a brother. She is very much shocked that I should have no waiting woman & says a better time is coming for me. Poor me! Heaven grant it. Her brother, Charles O’Neil is a member of Congress from Phil. They are a very delightful family – and has written to me continually, since the fearful loss of my darling husband. If you remember, her writing me when we were at Bedford, to come on to Phil & make her a visit before sailing for E. I wish you knew this sweet woman. <hr /> 8 She said it was an irresistible impulse, for her two or three ago, to leave Homburg for Fr. & on entering the hotel, remarked to her daughters “I have a presentiment that Mrs Lincoln, is in this house” and before she had taken off her bonnet she was in my room & we sat up that whole night together too. A gentleman next door, knocked several times during the night saying “ladies, I should like to sleep some.” We amused ourselves very much, over his discomforture. Last night – another sufferer – rang the bell for the waiter & quiet at [continues as overlapping sideways writing on bottom right margin] 2 o’clock this AM. [Overlapping sideways writing on page 1- top left side reads as] Please burn this & oblige me, by telling no one save Mrs Gross of my recent journey to S. Will explain hereafter. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 8 p 21 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300109 T1869.08.21 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Eliza Slataper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1869-08-21 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource 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. Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Turner, pp. 512-13 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Frankfurt – A. M. Aug. 21st 69 My Dear Mrs. Slataper: On my return from Scotland, three days since, I found your most acceptable letter quietly awaiting me written now, so many weeks since. Taddie & myself had been absent from this place seven weeks & have been so far north in Europe, as to see day light closing in upon us at eleven o’clock. PM and morning light, at 3 AM. <hr /> 2 Our old & dear friend, Dr. Smith, 73 years of age & very feeble, anticipating that he will not live much longer & desirous of seeing us before his departure, insisted so much upon our visit to him this summer, that we concluded to do so. We went to London via Paris, remaining at the latter place only 5 days, but sight seeing every moment of our time. In London – the kind good old man came down by steamer & met us. There we also remained 5 days. Beautiful, glorious Scotland has spoilt me for every other Country. It appears to me, that <hr /> 3 we saw every place, yet I presume we might remain five months there, continually travelling round, without doing so- We visited. Abbotsford, Dryburgh Abbey – passed six days in charming Edinburgh seeing oh so much! Glascow, journeys on the Clyde – all through the west of dear old Scotia, Burn’s birth place, saw the nook in the wall – where he first saw light. Went to Greenock – heaved a sigh over poor “Highland Mary’s grave – went out into the ocean – entered Fingal’s Cave visited Glencoe – Castles innumerable Balmoral – Dunsimore <hr /> 4 the latter perfectly fairly land. Visited Glamis Castle – saw the room & the bed on which poor King Duncan was murdered – Stepped on the same step – that Mary Queen of Scots, jumped into the canoe from her prison home at Lochleven. I cannot begin to enumerate all the places of interest we visited. I am convinced that I shall never again be able to arouse myself to take such another interest in any other country, I may chance to visit. I hastened back as Taddie had been delayed ten days after the commencement of his school. <hr /> 5 We returned via Ostend- Brussels. Went out to the battle field of Waterloo. I returned here with rather a heavy heart, my usual accompaniment of the last few years. But have had a very agreeable surprise in finding a very particular friend with her family – from Philadelphia. A most charming lady, she had searched for me every where written me letters enquiring my whereabouts when I was in. Went out to Hombourg and strange to say but it will not surprise either you or I – the day after my return <hr /> 6 stopping myself, at an hotel here where I never dreamed I should be she came here also – bag & baggage as she said in quest of me. She is now here – and we sat up in my room last night & until 3 this morning talking over former happy days. We were very intimate in Washington. They remain in E. three years & I suppose we will be much together. Her name is Mrs James Orne of Phil. They are immensely wealthy & she is as unaffected & overflowing with love for her friends as if she were penniless. She is accompanied by two very sweet young daughters – her <hr /> 7 maid & valet. I forgot to mention a brother. She is very much shocked that I should have no waiting woman & says a better time is coming for me. Poor me! Heaven grant it. Her brother, Charles O’Neil is a member of Congress from Phil. They are a very delightful family – and has written to me continually, since the fearful loss of my darling husband. If you remember, her writing me when we were at Bedford, to come on to Phil & make her a visit before sailing for E. I wish you knew this sweet woman. <hr /> 8 She said it was an irresistible impulse, for her two or three ago, to leave Homburg for Fr. & on entering the hotel, remarked to her daughters “I have a presentiment that Mrs Lincoln, is in this house” and before she had taken off her bonnet she was in my room & we sat up that whole night together too. A gentleman next door, knocked several times during the night saying “ladies, I should like to sleep some.” We amused ourselves very much, over his discomforture. Last night – another sufferer – rang the bell for the waiter & quiet at [continues as overlapping sideways writing on bottom right margin] 2 o’clock this AM. [Overlapping sideways writing on page 1- top left side reads as] Please burn this & oblige me, by telling no one save Mrs Gross of my recent journey to S. Will explain hereafter. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a5730bfe1301ecbfff7235cd46522094.pdf f012b135033a0ef7ad3fc41872b3a753 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Sunday evening Dec 5th 69 My dear Mrs Orne: Three evenings since, "Taddie Lincoln Lincoln" mailed a letter to you, with Mr Sumner's, enclosed within it. I do so hope, you received the latter. Senator Fenton, is by this time, doubtless on the stormy deep. Knowing what a power he will be in the Senate, I wish very much, he has been present the first day of the session. He cannot certainly arrive in Wash---until the first <hr /> of the 2nd week---and are you aware that Congress---will only most probably remain in session about two weeks, ere they adjourn for the Christmas Holidays. So even if I had hope---that charming, but deceitful syren on my side---I could scarcely suppose any good, would be effected in my cause by the time, when happier people are rejoicing over their comforts---alas, alas, what can I again expect, but to be left out in the cold. For it has become very much so here---how is it with you? <hr /> Oh that we could be together this wintry night---for how very much, we would have to say to each other. I can readily imagine, that your good, kind husband is even now, in Wash and that his voice & influence will be excited to the utmost. I must acknowledge---a great weakness about wishing to see what our friend, Col Forney, will have to say, [dinna?] forget me, should you receive any of his papers. I am very glad---that the time has come---for Congress to meet so that for weal or woe---I shall not be long kept in ignorance perhaps it may be bliss. <hr /> I hope you have entirely recovered from your cold. Poor Gen Sickles I suppose, he, too, is watching & waiting. It cannot be---that he will not be confirmed. Is Laura going to school in Spain? What changes---time, brings to us all. I sometimes feel as if I had lived a century. "My life, is not dated by years." Taddie, as usual is hurrying me so I will close---with ever so much love to your daughters & yourself. I shall feel anxious until I learn, whether you have received Sumner's letter. You are a wicked woman to be carrying on so many flirtations---you must remember that you have <hr /> [written vertically across page 1] a very handsome & agreeable husband in America. In great haste hoping very soon to hear from you---I remain always your affectionate friend Mary Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 21 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300110 T1869.12.05 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Sally Orne Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1869-12-05 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource 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 not dated by years.' Taddie, as usual is hurrying me so I will close -- with ever so much love to your daughters and yourself. I shall feel anxious until I learn, whether you have received Sumner's letter -- you are a wicked woman to be carrying on so many flirtations. You must remember that you have a very handsome & agreeable husband in America ..." Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Turner, p. 530 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Sunday evening Dec 5th 69 My dear Mrs Orne: Three evenings since, "Taddie Lincoln Lincoln" mailed a letter to you, with Mr Sumner's, enclosed within it. I do so hope, you received the latter. Senator Fenton, is by this time, doubtless on the stormy deep. Knowing what a power he will be in the Senate, I wish very much, he has been present the first day of the session. He cannot certainly arrive in Wash---until the first <hr /> of the 2nd week---and are you aware that Congress---will only most probably remain in session about two weeks, ere they adjourn for the Christmas Holidays. So even if I had hope---that charming, but deceitful syren on my side---I could scarcely suppose any good, would be effected in my cause by the time, when happier people are rejoicing over their comforts---alas, alas, what can I again expect, but to be left out in the cold. For it has become very much so here---how is it with you? <hr /> Oh that we could be together this wintry night---for how very much, we would have to say to each other. I can readily imagine, that your good, kind husband is even now, in Wash and that his voice & influence will be excited to the utmost. I must acknowledge---a great weakness about wishing to see what our friend, Col Forney, will have to say, [dinna?] forget me, should you receive any of his papers. I am very glad---that the time has come---for Congress to meet so that for weal or woe---I shall not be long kept in ignorance perhaps it may be bliss. <hr /> I hope you have entirely recovered from your cold. Poor Gen Sickles I suppose, he, too, is watching & waiting. It cannot be---that he will not be confirmed. Is Laura going to school in Spain? What changes---time, brings to us all. I sometimes feel as if I had lived a century. "My life, is not dated by years." Taddie, as usual is hurrying me so I will close---with ever so much love to your daughters & yourself. I shall feel anxious until I learn, whether you have received Sumner's letter. You are a wicked woman to be carrying on so many flirtations---you must remember that you have <hr /> [written vertically across page 1] a very handsome & agreeable husband in America. In great haste hoping very soon to hear from you---I remain always your affectionate friend Mary Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/47290be371c18a64eb7faed8ab97c015.pdf 2dc406128d23a47356ecdfe91fc7898a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Frankfurt A Maine Feb 2nd 1870 Hon James H Orne: My dear Sir: When I explain my reason for writing this note upon your kind notice, with my impression of your great nobleness of heart, I feel assured, you will excuse the liberty I am taking. Mrs Orne has frequently written to me, during the winter and has invariably assured me of [Private written vertically across the page] <hr /> of the interest you are taking regarding Congressional action in my behalf. As you are doubtless aware, she is now in Italy & I have not heard from her since her arrival there. The details of my situation regarding pecuniary matters, would be too painful for me to write to you, from dear Mrs Orne, who in her kindness & sympathy, has proved an angel of light to me,I dare say, you have [Private written vertically across the page] <hr /> heard exactly, in what manner I am compelled to live---both at home & abroad. Between my great sorrow, & humiliating surroundings, separated from a devoted husband; who always provided so comfortably & even luxuriously for me, you can imagine that the great change, is crushing me to the earth. The anxiety too, regarding what Congress will do for me---where it is so much required---has completely undermined my health, so much so---that the physician who has been attending upon me, <hr /> has urged me to go South. Alas, alas, it would be a sad story to reveal to him, that the wife of the man, whose life was so sacrificed in his country's service, has not the means to leave the place, where she now is. Dear Mr Orne, will you, in your great goodness, ascertain as you have the means of doing, whether the service of my great & good husband, will be recognised by his country. The silence so far, regarding, some relief for me in Congress - is <hr /> [written vertically across page 1] very painful to me. Will you forgive the liberty I have taken & inform me, when you receive this, candidly what expectations I may have. Words cannot express, my fearfully trying position, at [present?] I remain, most respectfully, Mrs A Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 20 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300111 T1870.02.02 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to James Orne Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1870-02-02 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource 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 husband, will be recognised, by his country. The silence so far, regarding some relief for me in Congress -- is very painful to me. Will you forgive the liberty I have taken & inform me, when you receive this, candidly what expectations, I may have " Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Frankfurt A Maine Feb 2nd 1870 Hon James H Orne: My dear Sir: When I explain my reason for writing this note upon your kind notice, with my impression of your great nobleness of heart, I feel assured, you will excuse the liberty I am taking. Mrs Orne has frequently written to me, during the winter and has invariably assured me of [Private written vertically across the page] <hr /> of the interest you are taking regarding Congressional action in my behalf. As you are doubtless aware, she is now in Italy & I have not heard from her since her arrival there. The details of my situation regarding pecuniary matters, would be too painful for me to write to you, from dear Mrs Orne, who in her kindness & sympathy, has proved an angel of light to me,I dare say, you have [Private written vertically across the page] <hr /> heard exactly, in what manner I am compelled to live---both at home & abroad. Between my great sorrow, & humiliating surroundings, separated from a devoted husband; who always provided so comfortably & even luxuriously for me, you can imagine that the great change, is crushing me to the earth. The anxiety too, regarding what Congress will do for me---where it is so much required---has completely undermined my health, so much so---that the physician who has been attending upon me, <hr /> has urged me to go South. Alas, alas, it would be a sad story to reveal to him, that the wife of the man, whose life was so sacrificed in his country's service, has not the means to leave the place, where she now is. Dear Mr Orne, will you, in your great goodness, ascertain as you have the means of doing, whether the service of my great & good husband, will be recognised by his country. The silence so far, regarding, some relief for me in Congress - is <hr /> [written vertically across page 1] very painful to me. Will you forgive the liberty I have taken & inform me, when you receive this, candidly what expectations I may have. Words cannot express, my fearfully trying position, at [present?] I remain, most respectfully, Mrs A Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/2e20cb102ed86c9d82943f66dcd666e5.pdf 25d180744ad01bee0a77dcddd8d4aeab Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Marienbad. Bohemia May 28th 1870 Hon. James H. Orne My Dear Sir: The letter and paper of May 3d, which you so kindly sent me, was received here a day or two since. Since that time alas, to judge from the report of the Senate Committee && there is to my mind, so troubled with anxiety & sorrow---but little chance of the noble work of the House being responded to---by the Senate. Mr Edmunds the Sen---(in the place of that good, noble & true gentleman, dear Senator Foote) appears vehemently determined---that cruel injustice <hr /> shall be rendered to the bereaved family of the man, who was above all others in the great work of the War. If I could possibly live, otherwise than to be a mortification to myself, I would not make the least request---at the hands of those---who could so ameliorate my sad condition. I am almost helpless---there are days when I cannot walk straight. I am unable to wait upon myself---from very frequent illnesses---as in the only plainest & most obscure way, I can keep myself---assuredly with my small means I cannot keep a servant. I wrote you, dear Mr Orne, a hurried but sincere statement of facts, a week since from Eger, en route here. Then I told you, what my oldest <hr /> son & myself, have always kept to ourselves---that so soon---as my senses could be regained---I had every [Wash?] & every other indebtedness---sent to me & out of every dollar---I could command---I paid to the uttermost farthing. In some cases, known by the the administrators---but in a very few---it was all done by ourselves my son & myself out of my money so that it should be said---that President Lincoln---was not in debt. This is one of the causes, why I am so straightened now---for living as we were compelled to, my husband not being a rich man & we had to pay enormous prices for every thing---those war times. When I now hear, from cruel---wicked reckless assertions---how rich I am---often wanting <hr /> for a meal---that I would daily offer a hungry way farer---If I could. my broken heart, cries aloud & I sigh more than ever to be at rest by my darling husband's side. Under any circumstances, I believe I should have hastened to settle any indebtedness against the estate, but being often told---that the remaining salary of the four years, would be given to the family. All I wished then was to die, if it had been Our Heavenly Fathers will---and the great sorrow & oftentimes cruelty---I have endured since, does not soften the aspect of life---or deprive it of its bitterness. Please write me on receipt of this a candid statement & your just views of the situation of affairs. <hr /> 5 I wrote you on my letter from Eger that on receipt of the refusal of the Sen. Com to confirm the bill---it was deemed best by my physician & two or three friends, that I should come on here. My mind is in such a disturbed state and truth to say---I am so unpleasantly situated---so unable to place myself in quarters---that one hearing my name, should occupy---that I am uncomfortable here. My health is very poor---so much so, since I have been here, now one week---I have had to send for the old physician of the place, two or three times---no menial near to assist me, if I was dying. Will not this condition of affairs, be rectified by a people---who are the nobles of the earth. Could my <hr /> devoted & indulgent husband, ever have anticipated---such a return for the work of freedom & saving his country---from a rebellious foe! Whilst I am writing, I am in receipt of a letter from my young son saying that Mrs Orne & her family have arrived at Frankfort & he has seen them! I feel like flying back---but will certainly very much shorten my stay here---to return to see them. There never was such goodness & nobleness of heart, I believe in any other woman in the world, as Mrs Orne possesses. Her loving sympathy---has been a great comfort to me. I will write her at once. If she had written me, she would have been coming earlier than July to Germany---I would have waited for her. As it is---two weeks hence---I return to Frankfort. <hr /> [written vertically across page 1] Hoping you will excuse this letter which in your great goodness---under the present trying circumstances I am sure you will---and earnestly requesting---your views of affairs & prospects in A---I remain most respectfully Your Friend Mary Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 6 p 21 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300112 T1870.05.28 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to James Orme Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1870-05-28 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource With her finances apparently in freefall, Mary Lincoln writes a second letter to James Orme renewing her appeal to him in response to word that Congress has turned its back on her situation. She mentions the Senate committee report tabling her bill because of lack of precedent and the fact that her wealth, as they calculated it, amounted to nearly $60,000. She strongly refutes that charge. Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Turner, p. 561 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Marienbad. Bohemia May 28th 1870 Hon. James H. Orne My Dear Sir: The letter and paper of May 3d, which you so kindly sent me, was received here a day or two since. Since that time alas, to judge from the report of the Senate Committee && there is to my mind, so troubled with anxiety & sorrow---but little chance of the noble work of the House being responded to---by the Senate. Mr Edmunds the Sen---(in the place of that good, noble & true gentleman, dear Senator Foote) appears vehemently determined---that cruel injustice <hr /> shall be rendered to the bereaved family of the man, who was above all others in the great work of the War. If I could possibly live, otherwise than to be a mortification to myself, I would not make the least request---at the hands of those---who could so ameliorate my sad condition. I am almost helpless---there are days when I cannot walk straight. I am unable to wait upon myself---from very frequent illnesses---as in the only plainest & most obscure way, I can keep myself---assuredly with my small means I cannot keep a servant. I wrote you, dear Mr Orne, a hurried but sincere statement of facts, a week since from Eger, en route here. Then I told you, what my oldest <hr /> son & myself, have always kept to ourselves---that so soon---as my senses could be regained---I had every [Wash?] & every other indebtedness---sent to me & out of every dollar---I could command---I paid to the uttermost farthing. In some cases, known by the the administrators---but in a very few---it was all done by ourselves my son & myself out of my money so that it should be said---that President Lincoln---was not in debt. This is one of the causes, why I am so straightened now---for living as we were compelled to, my husband not being a rich man & we had to pay enormous prices for every thing---those war times. When I now hear, from cruel---wicked reckless assertions---how rich I am---often wanting <hr /> for a meal---that I would daily offer a hungry way farer---If I could. my broken heart, cries aloud & I sigh more than ever to be at rest by my darling husband's side. Under any circumstances, I believe I should have hastened to settle any indebtedness against the estate, but being often told---that the remaining salary of the four years, would be given to the family. All I wished then was to die, if it had been Our Heavenly Fathers will---and the great sorrow & oftentimes cruelty---I have endured since, does not soften the aspect of life---or deprive it of its bitterness. Please write me on receipt of this a candid statement & your just views of the situation of affairs. <hr /> 5 I wrote you on my letter from Eger that on receipt of the refusal of the Sen. Com to confirm the bill---it was deemed best by my physician & two or three friends, that I should come on here. My mind is in such a disturbed state and truth to say---I am so unpleasantly situated---so unable to place myself in quarters---that one hearing my name, should occupy---that I am uncomfortable here. My health is very poor---so much so, since I have been here, now one week---I have had to send for the old physician of the place, two or three times---no menial near to assist me, if I was dying. Will not this condition of affairs, be rectified by a people---who are the nobles of the earth. Could my <hr /> devoted & indulgent husband, ever have anticipated---such a return for the work of freedom & saving his country---from a rebellious foe! Whilst I am writing, I am in receipt of a letter from my young son saying that Mrs Orne & her family have arrived at Frankfort & he has seen them! I feel like flying back---but will certainly very much shorten my stay here---to return to see them. There never was such goodness & nobleness of heart, I believe in any other woman in the world, as Mrs Orne possesses. Her loving sympathy---has been a great comfort to me. I will write her at once. If she had written me, she would have been coming earlier than July to Germany---I would have waited for her. As it is---two weeks hence---I return to Frankfort. <hr /> [written vertically across page 1] Hoping you will excuse this letter which in your great goodness---under the present trying circumstances I am sure you will---and earnestly requesting---your views of affairs & prospects in A---I remain most respectfully Your Friend Mary Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/2fea7c0196b704904f53f271813fd8d0.pdf 9c34c68eafb797d9e0fc8d1297a493a0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. ML Private. Wabash av. 653. My dear Mrs. White: Your last kind letter has been received & I hasten to explain expressions that may have surprised you when I last wrote. I was then just recovering <hr /> from a very severe attack of heart complaint. There is no mistaking the symptoms of a complaint that has carried off so many members of our family - with so much less of grief, than I have been called upon to endure - a second physician <hr /> has since told me, that he thought my blood was turning to water & it was working its way to my heart - of course, I find myself gradually bloating, but my aching, broken, desolated life, may have to continue, longer than it is desirable, but I am advised to seek a much warmer climate, for the winter. <hr /> In the event of my son, not remaining here longer than Christmas - when for a few months he proposes a rest for himself for his young life, has been very greatly overtaxed, I have been thinking dear friend, of going to Florida soon after the first of Jany - to remain South until the latter part of April. Can it be that you will accompany me - if I do so. <hr /> 5 ML All I write you, I am sure you will consider strictly private - and when I place my plan & proposal before you. I will trust to your noble heart & unfailing kindness, even if your ideas do not coincide with mine not to feel displeased. Of course, I cannot go alone & in my state of <hr /> mind, a congenial, sympathising companion, is every thing to me. Now, for my plans. If you will go with me & pass the winter, where we both may find distraction of mind, I will so gladly pay the way for us both every where we go - the board - South is so much less than N.Y. or Chicago, is <hr /> said to be half as little that each one of us can meet that separately. If you consent to going & the arrangement about my son's plans agree we can cross over to New Orleans & it may be extend our voyage to Havana & Cuba. All this is entirely entre nous - to be mentioned to no one - if you please. I want so much to be with you, for I feel <hr /> myself so utterly alone in all my wretchedness. Mine is the agony of a broken heart. Without my blessed, darling son, who was such a comfort to me I can scarcely live. My thoughts are continually in that bright world, where my beloved treasures are and where I trust, I may ere long be. Please write me at once. Ever your most affectionate friend. M.L. <hr /> Free, Mary Lincoln. Saint Charles Il Mrs. Rhoda E. White Grand Central Hotel. New York. <hr /> ML [illegible] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 10 p 18 x 12 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300114 T1871.12.08 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Rhoda White Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1871-12-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln writes to Rhoda White complaining of her poor health and "my aching, broken, desolated life," and her plans to visit Florida, perhaps with her son Robert. She refers to the death of Tad: "without my blessed, darling son, who was such a comfort to me, I can scarcely live." Mary Lincoln uses her personal mourning stationary and addresses the envelope with her free frank: "Free Mary Lincoln." postmarked St. Charles, Illinois. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. ML Private. Wabash av. 653. My dear Mrs. White: Your last kind letter has been received & I hasten to explain expressions that may have surprised you when I last wrote. I was then just recovering <hr /> from a very severe attack of heart complaint. There is no mistaking the symptoms of a complaint that has carried off so many members of our family - with so much less of grief, than I have been called upon to endure - a second physician <hr /> has since told me, that he thought my blood was turning to water & it was working its way to my heart - of course, I find myself gradually bloating, but my aching, broken, desolated life, may have to continue, longer than it is desirable, but I am advised to seek a much warmer climate, for the winter. <hr /> In the event of my son, not remaining here longer than Christmas - when for a few months he proposes a rest for himself for his young life, has been very greatly overtaxed, I have been thinking dear friend, of going to Florida soon after the first of Jany - to remain South until the latter part of April. Can it be that you will accompany me - if I do so. <hr /> 5 ML All I write you, I am sure you will consider strictly private - and when I place my plan & proposal before you. I will trust to your noble heart & unfailing kindness, even if your ideas do not coincide with mine not to feel displeased. Of course, I cannot go alone & in my state of <hr /> mind, a congenial, sympathising companion, is every thing to me. Now, for my plans. If you will go with me & pass the winter, where we both may find distraction of mind, I will so gladly pay the way for us both every where we go - the board - South is so much less than N.Y. or Chicago, is <hr /> said to be half as little that each one of us can meet that separately. If you consent to going & the arrangement about my son's plans agree we can cross over to New Orleans & it may be extend our voyage to Havana & Cuba. All this is entirely entre nous - to be mentioned to no one - if you please. I want so much to be with you, for I feel <hr /> myself so utterly alone in all my wretchedness. Mine is the agony of a broken heart. Without my blessed, darling son, who was such a comfort to me I can scarcely live. My thoughts are continually in that bright world, where my beloved treasures are and where I trust, I may ere long be. Please write me at once. Ever your most affectionate friend. M.L. <hr /> Free, Mary Lincoln. Saint Charles Il Mrs. Rhoda E. White Grand Central Hotel. New York. <hr /> ML [illegible] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a8b23f40c3ac344ce1a634479ab68ab1.pdf ebe8b794737dccff764e1444e5857aa9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. War Department Washington City, __________18 Hon H. Crosby Dear Sir Have you heard from Mr. Allen or learned of his whereabouts as the first draws near, and rent day approaching I am very anxious, if it is not asking too much of you please drop me a line at 607 13th St. Most Respectfully Yours Mrs. A. Lincoln Wednesday Oct 22nd, 1873 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300115 T1873.10.22 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to H. Crosby Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1873-10-22 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource In a letter written for Mary Lincoln in an unknown hand on War Department stationary, Mary Lincoln asks if Mr. H. Crosby has heard from Mr. Allen and notes that her rent would soon be due. Mary Lincoln asks Mr. Crosby to reply to her at 607 13th Street. In the years following Tad's death, Mrs. Lincoln all but disappeared from sight. Letters from the period 1871-76 are scarce. Some may have been lost; others were perhaps deliberately destroyed by Robert. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. War Department Washington City, __________18 Hon H. Crosby Dear Sir Have you heard from Mr. Allen or learned of his whereabouts as the first draws near, and rent day approaching I am very anxious, if it is not asking too much of you please drop me a line at 607 13th St. Most Respectfully Yours Mrs. A. Lincoln Wednesday Oct 22nd, 1873 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a0f76adecc852861680de57314e350d8.pdf ae9281ed934274331d39110bffc169a6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Miller's Hotel, NOS. 37, 39, & 41 WEST TWENTY-SIXTH STREET, New York City, Between Broadway and Sixth Avenue, near Madison Park. TURKISH, ELECTRIC AND ROMAN BATHS Connected with the Hotel. Dr. E. P. Miller, Proprietor. New York, Dec. 15th 1881. Permit me to introduce the Rev Mr Minor to you Our clergyman for 15 years our opposite neighbor, and a friend very much beloved by my husband Abraham Lincoln I sign myself very respectfully <hr /> Mrs Abraham Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and pencil 2 p 22 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300116 T1881.12.15 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1881-12-15 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln writes a penciled note on Miller's Hotel stationary introducing Reverend Minor, "our clergyman for 15 years and a friend very much beloved by my husband, Abraham Lincoln " Mary died the following July 16th. Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Turner, p. 710 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Miller's Hotel, NOS. 37, 39, & 41 WEST TWENTY-SIXTH STREET, New York City, Between Broadway and Sixth Avenue, near Madison Park. TURKISH, ELECTRIC AND ROMAN BATHS Connected with the Hotel. Dr. E. P. Miller, Proprietor. New York, Dec. 15th 1881. Permit me to introduce the Rev Mr Minor to you Our clergyman for 15 years our opposite neighbor, and a friend very much beloved by my husband Abraham Lincoln I sign myself very respectfully <hr /> Mrs Abraham Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/8e8f6daffbd53e00b2d88a76e76a7f13.pdf cb015c008f3289ad3f79cecfe13e8de8 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. The President & Mrs. Lincoln request the honor of Hon. B. B. French company at dinner on Thursday at 5 o'clock Oct 17th An early answer is requested. <hr /> Gen. Anderson Mr. Holt. Secy. C.B. Smith Mr. Clay (eldest son of Henry) Gov. Sprague Mr. Shaw of Ky. Mr. Speed " with myself & the Prest. & Mrs. L. made the party. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 10 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300074 T1861.10.17 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Benjamin B. French Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd; Philip & Solomons Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1861-10-17 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln invites B.B. French to a Thursday evening dinner at the White House that includes General Anderson, Mr. Holt, C.R. Smith, Henry Clay's son, Gov. Sprague, Mr. Shaw of Kentucky, Mr. Speed of Kentucky, B.B. French, Mary Lincoln, and the President. French lists the guests who attended the dinner on the reverse side of the invitation. Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Library of Congress, Papers of B.B. French Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. The President & Mrs. Lincoln request the honor of Hon. B. B. French company at dinner on Thursday at 5 o'clock Oct 17th An early answer is requested. <hr /> Gen. Anderson Mr. Holt. Secy. C.B. Smith Mr. Clay (eldest son of Henry) Gov. Sprague Mr. Shaw of Ky. Mr. Speed " with myself & the Prest. & Mrs. L. made the party. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/f08865687d96fbd46cbbf216488166e5.pdf 221c4a2e084669ce5a9fc9d796085b1d Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Know all men by these presents that we Mordicai Lincoln and Luke [Mudd?] are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency the Governor of Kentucky in the sum of five hundred Dollars to the payment whereof well and truly to be made to the said Governor and his Successors we bind ourselves our heirs and jointly and severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated this 6th day of February 179[0?]. The condition of the above obligation is such, that if the above bound Mordicai Lincoln as Constable of the County of Washington shall by himself well and truly collect all officers fees and dues put into his hands to collect and account for and pay the same at such time and in such manner as is due directed by Law, shall also well and truly execute and due returns make of all process and precepts to him directed or to him delivered and pay and satisfy all sums of Money and Tobacco by him received upon any such process or precepts to the person or persons entitled thereto, and in all other things shall truly and faithfully execute and perform the said office of Constable according to Law during his Continuance therein, then the above obligation to be void else to remain in full force. Mordecai Lincoln Luke [Mudd?] <hr /> Lincoln to The Governor Bond Constable February 6th 1790 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 31 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300142 T1794.02.06 Title A name given to the resource Bond of Mordecai Lincoln as constable Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mordecai Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1794-02-06 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mordecai Lincoln affixes his signature to this surety bond assuring that Lincoln will duly pay the constables under his jurisdiction. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Know all men by these presents that we Mordicai Lincoln and Luke [Mudd?] are held and firmly bound unto his Excellency the Governor of Kentucky in the sum of five hundred Dollars to the payment whereof well and truly to be made to the said Governor and his Successors we bind ourselves our heirs and jointly and severally firmly by these presents sealed with our seals and dated this 6th day of February 179[0?]. The condition of the above obligation is such, that if the above bound Mordicai Lincoln as Constable of the County of Washington shall by himself well and truly collect all officers fees and dues put into his hands to collect and account for and pay the same at such time and in such manner as is due directed by Law, shall also well and truly execute and due returns make of all process and precepts to him directed or to him delivered and pay and satisfy all sums of Money and Tobacco by him received upon any such process or precepts to the person or persons entitled thereto, and in all other things shall truly and faithfully execute and perform the said office of Constable according to Law during his Continuance therein, then the above obligation to be void else to remain in full force. Mordecai Lincoln Luke [Mudd?] <hr /> Lincoln to The Governor Bond Constable February 6th 1790 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e869a7799b9ed27b3f7aa67d5f44cbb3.pdf 8f93efeeb963dde2d2b33c8d58cefb20 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Robert Lincoln 1848 R R M H Lovily 1851 Bob Rob Lincoln Robert Lincoln Bob Lincoln Hancock County State Illinois Hancock County Illinois, May [11th?] 1851 Washington M H Lovig M H Lovely M H Lov M. H Lovity One day after [?] I or we or either of us proms Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 25 x 22 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300233 T1851.05.29 Title A name given to the resource Doodles by Robert Lincoln Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Robert Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1851-05-29 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource James Bradford Lincoln's son, Robert, is the author of a sheet of doodles. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/07379b36565ab67e129f8aaea8c2e4b8.pdf 734ef0d5f799c30450e7fb8c0fe3c95b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Greek Latin Math Dec. Comp. Average Abbot 92 93 9 92 93 91 Bates 88 9 81 8 87 86 Bingham 93 93 98 94 96 95 Butler 9 9 88 78 91 89 Busell 91 93 96 84 88 93 Cilley 93 92 83 8 87 89 Corey 88 89 97 92 64 91 Cluskey 56 79 56 75 75 63 86 91 81 91 88 Crittenden 77 88 85 89 85 83 Cummings 77 88 85 89 85 83 Davis 83 86 91 85 9 87 Dearborn 91 92 92 86 84 92 Eldridge 92 92 97 91 89 94 Elliot 9 91 94 85 9 92 Gordon 9 91 94 81 87 92 Gorman 92 91 96 88 87 93 Gore 93 92 94 91 7 93 Green 78 87 74 72 86 8 Leatham 66 78 5 79 79 65 Lincoln 84 9 93 88 85 89 <hr /> Meconkey 84 8 87 82 86 84 Merrill 94 93 95 92 9 94 Neal 93 92 93 87 82 93 Odell 93 93 98 9 86 95 Parsons 91 92 69 85 86 83 Perkins 91 92 88 86 88 9 Pike 88 9 81 82 88 86 Roberts 81 9 93 79 83 88 Robeson 88 92 82 79 63 87 Rowe 85 88 88 86 9 87 Thompson 91 92 9 87 83 91 Thompson 62 82 79 63 85 77 Warren 92 92 86 79 65 9 Wing 83 83 78 82 9 81 Phillips Exeter Academy Senior Class 1859 1860 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 21 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300270 T1859-1860-MISC Title A name given to the resource Phillips Exeter Academy grades for the Senior Class of 1859-60 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Robert Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1859-1860 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource This manuscript reports the grades of each student enrolled at the Phillips Exeter Academy during the time Robert Todd Lincoln was a student there. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/02d47410ab1fabe8eb39aaf320f1c685.pdf 7abd5d790e8f308253136eda79ce6ec1 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Isham & Lincoln, Counselors, &c. Portland Block Edward S. Isham Robert T. Lincoln Chicago Jan 2 1877 J Bunn Esq. Dr Sir: Enclosed is my check for $125 - to be placed to credit of my mother. Very truly yours Robert T. Lincoln <hr /> Robt T. Lincoln Jan 2 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 19 x 15 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300120 T1877.01.02 Title A name given to the resource Robert Todd Lincoln to Jacob Bunn Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Robert Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1877-01-02 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource On Isham & Lincoln office stationery, Robert Todd Lincoln writes Jacob Bunn sending a check for $125 for Mary Lincoln's mortgage payment. Bunn took control of Mary Lincoln's money and served as her financial conservator. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Isham & Lincoln, Counselors, &c. Portland Block Edward S. Isham Robert T. Lincoln Chicago Jan 2 1877 J Bunn Esq. Dr Sir: Enclosed is my check for $125 - to be placed to credit of my mother. Very truly yours Robert T. Lincoln <hr /> Robt T. Lincoln Jan 2 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b0bbe580439ad7b7586625d7115b6e92.pdf fafb9ccc83526c2748d6898f2cb5c5b6 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 34 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300121 T1881.08.23 Title A name given to the resource Affidavit of James G. Blaine Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Robert Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1881-08-23 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Robert Todd Lincoln, Wayne MacKeagh, and William Windom sign an affidavit of James G. Blaine as trustees of the Richmond and Allegheny Railroad regarding company stock purchased by Blaine. The document is accompanied by an affidavit signed by James G. Blaine (then Sec. of State) requesting the restoration of his stock certificates lost or destroyed. A few years previous to this, Blaine had been accused of corruption in his relations with some railroad companies. Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Library of Congress, Papers of B.B. French Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/3ed2b1fc131f25b18de1237fd06a45c7.pdf 73bfc7eb246566560f33a6a60497652b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. War Department May 22 1882 Mr Wright. Please confer with Mr. A. P. Thornton of Ogdensburg N.Y. on the subject of the harbor [illegible]. Mr. Thornton wishes to know whether a [illegible] <hr /> already made can be used. Robert T. Lincoln <hr /> War Department Mr Wright Chief of Engineers Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 8 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300122 T1882.05.22 Title A name given to the resource Robert Todd Lincoln to Horatio Wright Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Robert Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1882-05-22 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Robert Todd Lincoln asks Senator Horatio Wright, Chief of Engineers in the Army Corps of Engineers, to confer with A.P. Thornton of Ogdensburg, New York, regarding a harbor subject. Lincoln writes the note on a small oblong card with matching War Department envelope. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. War Department May 22 1882 Mr Wright. Please confer with Mr. A. P. Thornton of Ogdensburg N.Y. on the subject of the harbor [illegible]. Mr. Thornton wishes to know whether a [illegible] <hr /> already made can be used. Robert T. Lincoln <hr /> War Department Mr Wright Chief of Engineers Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/d6394be802284d5eb8ecdcc2622787d0.pdf 2b1654e61c98df4e835b19779886f549 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. War Department Washington Jany 11th, 1884. My dear Sir: It will give me pleasure to meet General Sherman at dinner at your house on Sunday Evening, as you kindly request. Very Sincerely yours, Robert T. Lincoln Hon. John Sherman, U. S. S., Washington D.C. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 17 x 12 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300123 T1884.01.11 Title A name given to the resource Robert Todd Lincoln to Senator John Sherman Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Robert Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1884-01-11 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Robert Todd Lincoln signs a letter written on War Department letterhead to Senator John Sherman accepting an invitation to meet General W.T. Sherman at dinner. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. War Department Washington Jany 11th, 1884. My dear Sir: It will give me pleasure to meet General Sherman at dinner at your house on Sunday Evening, as you kindly request. Very Sincerely yours, Robert T. Lincoln Hon. John Sherman, U. S. S., Washington D.C. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/90a9032fffa00f22d0b28f7c6de4cb83.pdf 1f47a63c3b3cc1ebda9de42d3ce2fc86 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. WAR DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON. Oct 10th 1884. My dear Sir: I have your letter of the 7th instant, containing copy of advertisement. Please accept my thanks for your prompt attention to this matter. The date fixed by you, Nov. 6th, suits me perfectly, and I will be present at that time, barring accidents not now foreseen. Very truly yours, Robert T Lincoln Mr C. C. Brown, Counselor at Law, Springfield Illinois. <hr /> [envelope] WAR DEPARTMENT postmarked Washington D.C. Oct 10 6:30 PM 1884 Mr. C. C. Brown Counselor at Law Springfield Ills Written by Robt T Lincoln <hr /> [back of envelope] postmarked Springfield Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300124 T1884.10.10 Title A name given to the resource Robert Todd Lincoln to Christopher Columbus Brown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Robert Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1884-10-10 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Robert Todd Lincoln signs a letter written on War Department stationary to Christopher Columbus Brown agreeing to meet with Brown, a Springfield lawyer and son-in-law of John Todd Stuart, in Springfield on some business matter. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. WAR DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON. Oct 10th 1884. My dear Sir: I have your letter of the 7th instant, containing copy of advertisement. Please accept my thanks for your prompt attention to this matter. The date fixed by you, Nov. 6th, suits me perfectly, and I will be present at that time, barring accidents not now foreseen. Very truly yours, Robert T Lincoln Mr C. C. Brown, Counselor at Law, Springfield Illinois. <hr /> [envelope] WAR DEPARTMENT postmarked Washington D.C. Oct 10 6:30 PM 1884 Mr. C. C. Brown Counselor at Law Springfield Ills Written by Robt T Lincoln <hr /> [back of envelope] postmarked Springfield Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/691104e28ea2eef14807fa87da158e2f.pdf be23da0a701de6da3645f87a558d8810 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [illegible] Apr 85 Sir: I regret that it is not possible for me to comply with your request for an autograph of my father. Very truly yours Robert T. Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 16 x 10 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300125 T1885.04.17 Title A name given to the resource Robert Todd Lincoln to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Robert Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1885-04-17 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Robert Todd Lincoln replies to an unidentified correspondent that he cannot furnish an autograph of his father. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [illegible] Apr 85 Sir: I regret that it is not possible for me to comply with your request for an autograph of my father. Very truly yours Robert T. Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/dd046b3158481896a0bba7514b4a5bc1.pdf e2499c15d58ee4181893a595df1d558b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 20 Dec. 91 Legation of the United States London My Dear Mr. Harrison Your letter of the 3d came when I was en route home after my long trip to the East & was held for me or it would have been sooner acknowledged. I appreciate highly the kind feeling which prompted your note & the [wish?] of the <hr />other members of Lafayette Camp [illegible] of veterans that I should become a member & I suppose there would not be much training of a point to consider my father's position as [instilling?] his son to join the [illegible], though he considers himself so far from being a veteran, that he proceeded and sent a substitute into the [illegible] <hr /> The objection [illegible] to my joining your camp is that I think if I joined any, it should be one at Chicago my home. I have not though of doing so because I belong to the [illegible] generation, was myself an officer & in a feeble way a veteran & am a member of the Loyal Legion - If you see that for me to make an application would be [illegible] the [vain?] efforts of an old <hr /> man to assume the airy graces of youth My wife & Jessie are still in France so that I am to be a bachelor here for a month yet. I hope that you are more fortunate. Please give my warmest remembrances to Mrs. Harrison & believe me, with thanks for your letter Sincerely Yours Robert Lincoln Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300126 T1891.12.20 Title A name given to the resource Robert Todd Lincoln to Mr. Harrison Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Robert Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1891-12-20 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Robert Todd Lincoln writes to Mr. Harrison on legation stationary declining to join a veterans' group for various reasons. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200