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Two songs and chorus sung to the tune of "Kingdom Coming." Lyrics depict soldiers responding to draft call. Color cover image depicts a map of the Tennessee/Arkansas border and a portrait of Andrew Foote.

Two illustrated songs and chorus sung to the tune of " Kingdom Coming." Lyrics depict soldiers responding to draft call. Color cover image depicts a map of the Tennessee/Kentucky border along the Mississippi River and a portrait of General John Pope.

Two illustrated songs and chorus sung to the tune of "Kingdom Coming." Lyrics depict soldiers responding to draft call. Color cover image depicts "Review of the United States forces by the President, Va. 1863."

Judge Advocate General Joseph Holt writes to Special Judge Advocate J.A. Bingham in reference to testimony in the trial of Mary Surratt and to Stanton's request to suppress certain evidence.

Joseph Holt corresponds with J.A. Bingham regarding the trial of the conspirators and petition for clemency for Mrs. Surratt.

Two children and an adult woman pose in the rock garden and pond at the J. R. Roney estate in Wauconda.

Mary L. Hooff writes to Gerard J. Buchman forwarding a letter found her brother found that was addressed to Samuel Bland Arnold with "some connection" to John Wilkes Booth.

Ellen Hopkins writes and signs an account of the opening of Abraham Lincoln's casket in 1887 and again in 1901 noting that he has in his possession the sheet of metal cut from the section of the casket that was over the face of Lincoln. The account…

Two four verse songs. The first, "Hail Columbia," depicts American patriotism and support for troops who fight for the United States. Second song, "America," printed at bottom of the sheet, reflects love of country and patriotism.

Illustrated sheet containing two four verse songs. The first, "Hail Columbia," depicts American patriotism and support for troops who fight for the United States. Second song, "America," printed at bottom of the sheet, reflects love of country and…

Illustrated sheet containing two four verse songs. The first, "Hail Columbia," depicts American patriotism and support for troops who fight for the United States. Second song, "America," printed at bottom of the sheet, reflects love of country and…

Maud Ingersoll Probasco, younger daughter of Robert Ingersoll, "The Great Agnostic," and wife of wealthy businessman, Wallace M. Probasco, was a political and social activist who founded the Vivisection Investigation League.

Henry Robinson and his wife, Kiziah Cameron Robinson, pose for a portrait in a room with a wooden floor. On verso: "Kiziah, daughter of John & Eliz. Cameron was born in Green Co. Ky, 8/19-1827. Came with her parents John and Eliz. Cameron to…

A panoramic view of Fort Davis, Texas, "The Mile High Town," shows a small rural town in the Fort Davis Mounains.

Illustrated three verse song and chorus depicting the death of a man with references to biblical figures Lazarus, Mary, Martha, Gabriel, Adam, and Eve. Cover image depicts a border of leaves with a male and female figure on each side and two angels…

Dedicated to "To D.B. Hopkins Esq." Song depicts slaves denouncing secession and celebrating emancipation.

"Most respectfully dedicated to, and sung by, Mrs. Maggie Mitchell in the popular drama of that name." Lyrics depict story of a young girl begging for money to purchase bread until she dies on the street. Chorus reminds listeners of many other people…

Samuel Witwer speaks at an event.

David V. Felts poses for a portrait in profile while a student at the University of Illinois at Champaign.

Song honors the memory of Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, whose death on May 24, 1861, became a rallying cry for the Union cause. A good friend of the Lincolns, Ellsworth was the first prominent Union soldier to die in the Civil war.

Three unidentified women stand in front of a painted backdrop wearing dresses adorned with buttons while posing for a portrait.

Illustrated five verse song and chorus sung to the tune of "Annie Lisle." Lyrics describe Elmer Ellsworth's death and the desire to fight for his honor. Color cover image depicts building and soldier firing into a group of soldiers.

Captain of Company G, 21st Regiment Veterans Reserve Corps, Edward P. Hudson telegrams Captain James Evans, a provost marshal, to arrest, on orders of Secretary of War Edwin Stanton, Junius Brutus Booth, the brother of Lincoln's assassin, John Wilkes…