Marriage license of Robert Todd Lincoln and Mary Harlan

Marriage license of Robert Todd Lincoln and Mary Harlan

This District of Columbia marriage license authorizes Bishop Simpson to unite Robert Todd Lincoln and Mary Harlan in marriage. Bishop Simpson certifies the marriage with his signature.

Lincoln, Robert Todd; Lincoln, Mary Harlan

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

1868-09-24

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T1868.09.24

District of Columbia, TO WIT:

Whereas Application hath been made to me by

Robert T. Lincoln

AND

Mary Harlan

for LICENCE to be joined in HOLY MATRIMONY:

These are, therefore, to authorize and license you to solemnize the RITES OF MARRIAGE between the said persons, according to law, there appearing to you no lawful cause or just impediment, by reason of any consanguinity or affinity to hinder the same.

Given under my hand and the seal of my Office,

this 24th day of September, 1868.

To the Rev. Bishop Simpson (or any other person qualified by law to celebrate a Marriage in the District of Columbia.)

[R I. Mervpe ?]

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Baptized at [Ka ?] Oct 5 1868.

Edward [illegible] Davis

Frank Davis

Edward [illegible]

May 25th 65

John [Dunham ?]

[May ? Dunham ?]

James Cassidy

Born 19th May 61

Myra [illegible]

Born 22 Apr 63

[David Chesnet ?]

Born 23 May 66

John B. Dixon

Meriette L Dixon

Mildred Ruth

Born Nov 21. 67

Complete

100

20

paper and ink

2 p

17 x 21 cm