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Nathan Sargent from Henry Hitchcock, October 10, 1838
Letter regarding the commencement of building activities, including four brick stores and a cotton prep house.
Nathan Sargent from Henry Hitchcock, May 8, 1839
Letter discussing Hitchcock's recent negotiations with the Bank of the United States.
D.S. Howard to father
Letter from laborer and carpenter working in Michigan's Upper Peninsula to his father. He describes the Carp River area, its natural resources in comparison to Wisconsin, his daily routine, and his prospects for work.
Mark Howard to his wife
Letter by Mark Howard, insurance company president and Lincoln political appointee, describing his meeting in Chicago with Abraham Lincoln and other prominent Republicans shortly after Lincoln's election in 1860.
Nathan Sargent from Washington Hunt, September 8, 1855
Letter discussing the dangers of the Whig Party becoming a sectional faction.
Nathan Sargent from Reverdy Johnson, November 7, 1848
Primarily illegible letter regarding electoral politics.
Nathan Sargent from Reverdy Johnson, January 26, 1848
Letter regarding an invoice that was previously enclosed.
Letter about the Lincoln-McClellan campaign by Reverdy Johnson
Letter about the Lincoln-McClellan campaign by former Attorney General, Reverdy Johnson supporter of McClellan. Believing that Lincoln's actions on emancipation and other areas to be illegal, he states "I hope you can keep the case before the public.…
Letter of agreement for James Garrard
Contract guaranteeing James Garrard, the Governor of Kentucky, three thousand dollars.
Kennedy family correspondence
Correspondence between Illinois farmer G.W. Kennedy and family members in Ohio discussing routine work and family matters.
Kennedy family correspondence
Correspondence between Illinois farmer G.W. Kennedy and family members in Ohio discussing routine work and family matters.
Kennedy family correspondence
Correspondence between Illinois farmer G.W. Kennedy and family members in Ohio discussing routine work and family matters.
Nathan Sargent from John P. Kennedy, July 9, 1855
Letter discussing the regional differences for the Presidential nomination, the formation of a national convention, and negotiations with the American party over the nomination.
Nathan Sargent from John P. Kennedy, July 17, 1854
Letter regarding an article published in the American.
Nathan Sargent from John Pendleton Kennedy, November 8, 1853
Letter regarding the Report on African Colonization.
R. C. Keyes to Mr. Lucas
Reminsciences about Abraham Lincoln written by a man who grew up on a farm near the Capitol in Springfield, Illinois. In his letter to Mr. Lucas, he recounts his boyhood impressions of Lincoln, of his attendance at the 1860 Republican National…
Betsy Kinsley from Charlie Kinsley, Jun. 9, 1861
Letter written by a guitar player performing with a traveling circus in Michigan. The band plays for the 4th Michigan Regiment.
Grand Jury indictment of George Gregg
Illinois Grand Jury indictment of George Gregg for selling spirituous liquors without a license. Signed by Ward H. Lamon, former law partner of Abraham Lincoln.
Joseph E. Bradford from Horatio T. Libby
Request from Horatio T. Libby, an engine machinist, that Joseph E. Bradford investigate a patent held by Henry Bailey.
Abraham Lincoln to H.L. Haines
Signed response from Abraham Lincoln to the request for an autograph, July 10, 1860
J. Elfreth Watkins from Robert Todd Lincoln
Letter from Robert Todd Lincoln, son of Abraham Lincoln, politely refusing to express an opinion in print.
Abraham Lincoln's second law partner Stephen T. Logan
Stephen T. Logan, Abraham Lincoln's second law partner from 1841-1844. Print of portrait and signed note dated Sept. 1834.
Harriet Lundy from Thomas Lundy, Oct. 9, 1862
Letter from Thomas Lundy, a soldier in the Michigan 19th Infantry, describing his time in a Cincinnati hospital.