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Job Fletcher informs General James Adams that Mrs. Anderson will apply for letters of administration on her deceased husband's estate. Fletcher is to be one of her securities. As judge of probate, General Adams signs and files the correspondence for…

Instrumental music in honor of Jefferson Davis, who was inaugurated President of the Confederate States of America on February 18, 1861.

A popular prewar song about a young woman's infatuation with an army officer. Cover shows a portrait of the musical artists, "The Floriences," and references three songs not included in this copy: "Way Down in Maine," "Johney was a Shoemaker," and…

An unidentified boy sits on top of a toy horse during a portrait session.

Clarence F. Huff, Jr., poses for a portrait in his military uniform during World War I.

Helen Lamar Foos invites Edwin Booth Grossman to a dance after her "coming out" reception and wants him to be sure to attend.

Nola Boomer Leonard, sister of Helen Boomer Goforth, sits for a portrait wearing a dark dress and glasses. On verso: "A teacher in Vienna, Illinois."

Charles E. Ford, manager of Ford's Grand Opera House in Baltimore asks (John) Malone if he would take Barrymore's part in a play entitled "Mercedes".

John T. Ford writes to John Wright regarding a position in his Baltimore theater.

John T. Ford forwards an article referring to one of the Booths to "My dear Cox" and urges him to write.

The narrow partially-printed ticket assigned to Mr. J. Craft is for two seats in the dress circle, first row.

Spanish-American War soldiers of Company M, 1st Illinois Infantry, gather for a group photo on a hillside.

Tom Mix and June Clyde appeared togther in many Westerns during the 1930s.

A bride and groom stand with their parents outside the entrance to a church. The photograph subjects are identified as (from left to right) "Husband", "Self", "Trevor". "Marlene", and "Marlene Mom and Dad".

An unidentified man poses for a portrait wearing a jacket. On verso: "Heritage? C.N.C. Sludu 188-6 NE of Indipolis."

Carrie Allen sits for a portrait in a light dress at the age of two.

A woodcut shows the senior stairway and conservatory complete with its glass roof.

A woodcut shows an arch over the Haskell Memorial Entrance at Monticello Female Seminary. The entrance is in memory of longtime school principal Harriet Haskell.

Edwin J. Foster writes: "I saw Mr. Lincoln first at Freeport Ill. When 9 1/2 years old with my father in his 2nd debate with Douglas 1858" [Signed:] Edwin J. Foster, Commander in Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic." Foster served as commander…

Carey Trumbull Thurman, a farmer of Maquon, Knox County, and his wife, Rachel Briggs Simpkins Thurman, pose for a portrait. On verso: "Grandfather Thurman born in Highland County, Ohio."

James L. Burkhalter of Galesburg sits for a portrait session.

Illustrated three verse song and chorus about a man asking what his brother did in the war. Sheet note: "By C. S. Foster, author of 'Old Dog Tray' and Willie we have missed you."

Illustrated three verse Stephen Foster song about a family's longing for the return of a loved one.

William J. Stratton poses for a portrait with his two young sons, William G. Stratton and C. Kerwin Stratton. William J. Stratton served as a game warden with the Department of Agriculture (Division of Game and Fish).

Illustrated four verse pro-Union song sung to the tune of "The Sword of Bunker Hill."Sheet Note: "Exhibited at the Capitol February 22, 1862."