Letter to a friend from Harvard law student regarding his attendance at Boston political festivals where he heard Abolitionists William Lloyd Garrison and Frederick Douglass, and at a women's rights convention. He also discusses politics in the 1860…

William H. Herndon, law partner of Abraham Lincoln from 1848 until Lincoln's death. Photo of Herndon and note to clerk concerning Ambrose Barrett, Feb. 13, 1861.

Letter from Secretary of War Edwin Stanton informing Carroll of the leadership of his son Samuel Sprigg Carroll during a recent advance by the Army of the Shenandoah. In it Stanton expresses his hopes for a promotion for his son.

Voucher to Maj. James D. Hinckley of the 18th Michigan Infantry, paid July 14, 1865.

Voucher to Lt. Col. Edwin M. Hulburd of 18th Michigan Infantry, paid July 14th, 1865

Voucher to Lieut. Col. Kinsman A. Huntoon (Hunton), 1st Michigan Engineers and Mechanics, paid Feb. 21, 1862

Voucher to Lieut. Col. John H. Richardson, 27th Michigan Infantry, paid Feb. 28, 1863.

Voucher to Lieut. Col. George Spalding, 18th Michigan Infantry, paid Feb. 25, 1862.

Voucher to Lieut and Adj. Morris B. Wells, 21st Michigan Infantry, paid Dec. 31, 1862. Wounded in action, Stone River Tennessee, killed in action Chickamauga, Georgia August 30, 1863.

Voucher to Capt. William C. Moore, 18th Michigan Infantry, paid October 31, 1864.

Voucher to Capt. Sheridan F. Hill of Company G, 18th Michigan Infantry, paid July 14, 1865.

Voucher to Capt. Richard P. Ingersoll, Company H, 18th Michigan Infantry, paid April 16, 1864.