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William Rayburn wears a hat and coat while turning his back on the camera during a portrait session.

William Rayburn sits for a portrait.

John Henderson informs E.A. Burke that "for some weeks sickness in the President's family" and the death of Willie Lincoln has made it impossible to discuss an appointment with Lincoln. Following the letter is a signed, handwritten note by Burke.

Dedicated to : "Co. H. Tenth Regiment Illinois Volunteers." Patriotic song. Song supports soldiers in Union Army. Cover has ornamental border.

Members of the Lincoln-McKinley Association taking part in the second annual pilgrimage to the Lincoln Tomb.

Mixed-chorus song depicts slave recounting life on plantation in anticipation of freedom while his master flees from approching Union troops.

Instrumental music. Cover depicts portraits of Colonel E. S. Bragg, Colonel Williams, General Sol. Meredith, Colonel Robinson, and Colonel L. Fairchild surrounded by flags, cannons, and a bald eagle. "Respectfully dedicated to the Western Troops of…

Lyrics depict support for Franklin Delano Roosevelt and his leadership. Front cover portrait of Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Back cover depicts two trees and a decorative border.

Song calling for continued support for Lincoln's leadership of the Union war effort.

Superintendent of Public Instruction Vernon L. Nickell poses for a portrait.Image dedication: "To my dear friend the Honorable William G. Stratton State Treasurer, with sincere regards Vernon L. Nickell."

The monument to Ann Rutledge in Oakland Cemetery in Petersburg bears an inscription from Edgar Lee Masters' poem on Ann Rutledge.

May Hill sits for a portrait. The photograph is signed, "To Jerry Wallace with affection - May H. Hill."

Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and their guests gather at the site of the Ulysses S. Grant memorial near Riddle Hill. On verso: "Unveiling tablet Grant memorial. July 1, 1927 near Riddle Hill, by Springfield Chapter DAR.…

Illinois Governor Dwight H. Green sits next to his wife, Mabel Kingston, at an unidentified event.

Large crowds fill the stage and auditorium for Dwight Green's inauguration as governor.

Archer G. Herndon gives notice to Pascal P. Enos that he intends to enter depositions in his suit against Enos. Although undated, the notice speaks of Saturday, September 4, which appears in both 1830 and 1841. the notice is signed by Archer G.…

Rebecca Herndon signs with her mark a quit claim deed to William H. Herndon for Sections 32 and 33 of Township 17 in Macon County, Illinois.

James Plank agrees to sell cattle to William Herndon. This partial document is in two pieces, one of which is blank. It probably lacks half of the original document.

William H. Herndon writes the bill of complaint for the plaintiff in the case of Robert Coffin et al vs City of Springfield. He signs it Lincoln & Herndon.

William H. Herndon of the law firm of Lincoln and Herndon encloses this cover letter with an execution directed to the Sheriff of Springfield notifying him that John H. Taylor is able to pay what is owed and urges the lawman to collect as soon as…

William H. Herndon addresses his letter to his friend Riggin regarding the case of Stephenson v. Moore.

William Herndon replies to a request by W. H. Grigsby to read law in the Lincoln and Herndon law office. Herndon states that their office has no room for another student at present but implies that at some time they may take Grigsby on but not now.

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

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

William H. Herndon corresponds with Messrs. Johnson & Hall sending regards to grandmother Lincoln and asking about Lincoln's copybook and a statement in it. Herndon became the first Lincoln collector, obtaining Lincoln's signature from his…