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Edwin Booth's great-granddaughter, Lois Fellows Grossman, addresses a note to her father, Ignatius Grossman, that reads: "Dear Daddy, I love you. Lois".

Sophie Hopkins, a member of the Monticello Female Seminary Class of 1886, poses for a photograph.

Illustrated three verse song. Lyrics depict mourning for death of Colonel Elmer Ellsworth.

The cover states this is the "10th edition" of a "Song Composed and Dedicated to his Excellency Abraham Lincoln President of the United States." Cover art depicts a Union camp and two soldiers. One soldier holds an American flag while the other…

Then-Republican presidential candidate William McKinley poses for a portrait in profile. McKinley signed the image: "For the H. H. Kohlsaat with cordial friendship; William McKinley October 18, 1896."

The historic Frederick B. Townsend House, located in Sycamore, is a bed and breakfast today. On verso: "Charles Boynton, banker, built this Victorian Queen Anne for his daughter and son-in-law (Townsend) using granite from 25 DeKalb farms."

Funerary song for soldier

Mrs. J. M. Conlee, identified as Aunt Louisa, poses for a portrait in a dark dress with white fabric at the collar.On verso: "Uncle Monroe's wife; Grandmother Conlee's sister; Uncle Monroe was grandfather Conlee's brother."

Instrumental music. "Dedicated to 1st Regiment Ills. Nat. Guards and the members of the Chicago Southern States Association on their visit to Augusta, Ga., Nov. 15, 1895." "Compliments of The Augusta Southern Railroad"

William H. Herndon writes and signs Lincoln and Herndon to Alonzo Halcomb's petition in the case of Alonzo Halcomb v. John L. Taylor et al. in Sangamon County Circuit Court. Halcomb, administrator of the estate of John L. Taylor, deceased, petitions…

Several people stand outside a propped up train car from a Toledo, Peoria and Western Railroad (TP&W) train near Chatsworth. More than eighty of the nine hundred passengers on board lost their lives.

Several people work to remove wreckage from the Toledo, Peoria and Western Railroad (TP&W) train near Chatsworth. More than eighty of the nine hundred passengers on board lost their lives.

Several women stand in front of the wreckage of a Toledo, Peoria and Western Railroad (TP&W) train near Chatsworth. More than eighty of the nine hundred passengers on board lost their lives.

Several men stand near the wreckage of a Toledo, Peoria and Western Railroad (TP&W) train near Chatsworth. More than eighty of the nine hundred passengers on board lost their lives.

Crowds gather around several derailed Toledo, Peoria and Western Railroad (TP&W) train cars near Chatsworth. More than eighty of the nine hundred passengers on board lost their lives.

Several people view the wreckage of a Toledo, Peoria and Western Railroad (TP&W) train near Chatsworth. More than eighty of the nine hundred passengers on board lost their lives.

Women surround a passenger injured in the wreck of a Toledo, Peoria and Western Railroad (TP&W) train near Chatsworth. More than eighty of the nine hundred passengers on board lost their lives.

Satirical four verse anti-war song and chorus sung to the tune of "Cars on the Track." Lyrics depict African American conscripts disillusioned by the war. Color cover image depict two black men, one in uniform and one with a carpet bag.

May Slack sits for a portrait wearing a dress with ruffles on the bodice and sleeves. On verso: "Friend of Alice, mentioned in C. L. H.'s letters as 'May S.' relative of the Bunn's."

Mary Caroline Snyder, the daughter of Enoch Snyder and Charity Minkler Snyder, poses for a portrait wearing a dark dress.

Richard G. Breeden of Tennessee, McDonough County, sits for a portrait. Breeden was a Republican Representative of the 27th District in the 36th General Assembly of Illinois.

Francis A. Brokoski of Cook County sits for a portrait. Brokoski was a Republican Representative of the 3rd District in the 36th General Assembly of Illinois.

Julius A. Brown of Monticello, Piatt County, sits for a portrait. Brown was a Republican Representative of the 30th District in the 36th General Assembly of Illinois.

George T. Buckingham, the First Assistant Clerk for the 36th General Assembly of Illinois, sits for a portrait.

Quida J. Chott of Cook County sits for a portrait. Chott was a Republican Representative of the 4th District in the 36th General Assembly of Illinois.Photo dedication: "Yours Truly, Q. J. Chott, 4th District"