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1. A.S. Clark from Thomas Proctor, Mar. 12, 1896 A.S. Clark from Thomas Proctor, Mar. 12, 1896 Letter requesting copies of an illustration of Lincoln's deathbed scene published in Frank Leslie's Illustrated newspaper, from a man who was present. Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper; Correspondence
2. Abraham Lincoln to H.L. Haines, July 10, 1860 Abraham Lincoln to H.L. Haines, July 10, 1860 Signed response from Abraham Lincoln to the request for an autograph, July 10, 1860 Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; United States--Politics and government--19th century;
3. Adams correspondence, 1862-1863 Adams correspondence, 1862-1863 Letters from 1st Lt. John Q. Adams, a Union soldier, to his wife Kate, reporting from Murfreesboro, Tennessee and Tuscumbia, Alabama. United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; United States. Army
4. Appraisal of the estate of James Ricks, January 21, 1860 Appraisal of the estate of James Ricks, January 21, 1860 Appraisal of the personal estate of James Ricks filed in Probate Court in Calhoun County, Arkansas. Property listed includes 14 slaves, livestock, farm equipment, and tools. African Americans; Slavery--United States; Slave records; Court records; Slaves; Slaveholders; Ricks, James; Means, J.H.; Word, William; Dickinson, James; Ware, Jennison; Harris, Edward T.
5. Appraisal of the estate of William B. Stover, 1850 Appraisal of the estate of William B. Stover, 1850 Appraisal of the estate of William Bradford Stover (b. 24 June 1782 in S. C., d. 11 Nov. 1850 in Wilcox, Co., Alabama). Inventory of property includes 41 slaves, livestock, equipment, tools, furnishings,... African Americans; Slavery--United States; Slave records; Slaves; Slaveholders; Property; Stover, William B., 1782-1850
6. Attorney General Edward Bates autographed note and photograph Attorney General Edward Bates autographed note and photograph Note and carte-de-visite photograph sent by Attorney General Edward Bates in response to a request for an autograph. Bates, Edward, 1793-1869; United States--Politics and government--19th century; Photographs
7. Betsy Kinsley from Charlie Kinsley, Jun. 9, 1861 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. Civil war; Circus
8. Bill of indictment for theft against a slave belonging to Ritchard Potts, 1839 Bill of indictment for theft against a slave belonging to Ritchard Potts, 1839 Bill of indictment against a slave, by the jurors of the State of Maryland, for receiving and secreting stolen goods from another slave. African Americans; Slavery--United States; Slave records; Court records; Crime; Slaves; Slaveholders; Bender, John; Foreman, Daniel Duvall; Grace, Henry; Hauer, George; Hauman, Philip; Hogg, Samuel R.; Porter, Lawrence; Potts, Ritchard;
9. Bill of sale for slave of Abraham Brower, September 17, 1805 Bill of sale for slave of Abraham Brower, September 17, 1805 Bill of sale transferring ownership of George Teabout from Abraham Brower of New York City to Isaac Jones for the sum of $100 African Americans; Slavery--United States; Slave records; Slave bills of sale; Slaves; Slaveholders; Brower, Abraham; Brower, John D. Bogart, John; Jones, Isaac; Teabout, George;
10. Bill of sale for slave of Thomas Stone, February 4, 1836 Bill of sale for slave of Thomas Stone, February 4, 1836 Bill of sale transferring ownership of girl named Mariah from Thomas Stone of Natchez, Mississippi to James Cotton for the sum of $850. African Americans; Slavery--United States; Slave records; Slave bills of sale; Slaves; Slaveholders; Bouder, Thomas; Cotton, James; Stone, Thomas;
11. Bill of sale for slave of William B. Withers, January 18, 1858 Bill of sale for slave of William B. Withers, January 18, 1858 Bill of sale transferring ownership of an 11 year old boy named Dick from John G. Withers of North Carolina to William B. Withers (b. ca. 1821 in S. C.) for the sum of $710. African Americans; Slavery--United States; Slave records; Slave bills of sale; Slaves; Slaveholders; Withers, John G.; Withers, W. B.; Sherrill, Elam A.
12. C.C. Ruthranoff from Edwin Booth, Nov. 24, 1877 C.C. Ruthranoff from Edwin Booth, Nov. 24, 1877 Letter from Edwin Booth, brother of John Wilkes Booth, declining an interview. John Wilkes Booth, 1838-1865; United States--Politics and government--19th century; Correspondence
13. C.H. West from E.C. Fowler, Mar. 27, 1861 C.H. West from E.C. Fowler, Mar. 27, 1861 Letter from Fowler to his uncle discussing political appointments in Baltimore. Letter mentions Fowler's meeting with Abraham Lincoln shortly after his inauguration with a delegation from Baltimore. Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; Blair, Montgomery, 1813-1883; Republican Party; United States--Politics and government--19th century;
14. Certificate for draft substitution, July 11, 1864 Certificate for draft substitution, July 11, 1864 Certificate exempting Marshall Cynes from military duty and replacing him with substitute Frederick Artz, according to the Enrollment Act of 1863. United States--Politics and government--19th century; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; United States. Army--Recruiting, enlistment, etc.
15. Chancellor Walworth from John A. Dix, May 27, 1831 Chancellor Walworth from John A. Dix, May 27, 1831 Letter from John Adams Dix to Chancellor Walworth regarding offices in the State Capitol. United States--Politics and government--19th century
16. D.S. Howard to father, May 29, 1853 D.S. Howard to father, May 29, 1853 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...
17. David S. Gooding from William H. Seward, Aug. 6, 1867 David S. Gooding from William H. Seward, Aug. 6, 1867 Cover letter to U.S. Marshal from the Dept. of State accompanying the warrant for President Andrew Johnson's pardon of James Evans. Warrant is not included. Seward, William Henry, 1801-1872; Johnson, Andrew, 1808-1875; United States--Politics and government--19th century; Pardon
18. Edwin M. Stanton from Simon Cameron, Apr. 20, 1862 Edwin M. Stanton from Simon Cameron, Apr. 20, 1862 Letter from former Secretary of War Simon Cameron requesting Stanton's assistance in helping to prove his innocence against charges of fraud via mutilation of treasury bills, in relation to the purchasing... Cameron, Simon, 1799-1889; Stanton, Edwin M. (Edwin McMasters), 1814-1869; Boker, George H. (George Henry), 1823-1890; Holt, Joseph, 1807-1894; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865; United States--Politics and government--19th century; Correspondence
19. Envelope from soldier's package sent to Smith Godfrey, n.d. Envelope from soldier's package sent to Smith Godfrey, n.d. Envelope from soldier's package having contained $30 sent to Godfrey Smith at Harper's Ferry, Virginia, from Jefferson Smith, a sixteen year-old listed as living with Godfrey in the 1860 Census. Adams Express Company; United States. Army. Michigan Cavalry Regiment, 6th (1862-1865); Smith, Godfrey D.; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865
20. Essay on Abraham Lincoln by Norman D. Sampson, Apr. 29, 1883 Essay on Abraham Lincoln by Norman D. Sampson, Apr. 29, 1883 Essay on the legacy of Abraham Lincoln written by an admirer. Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865; United States--Politics and government--19th century; Essays
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