Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Person
Found in 37 Collections and/or Records:
A. Peabody letter
Collection — Box: 65
Identifier: MS-SC1154
Scope and Contents
Discusses the death of their Aunt Sarah Peabody and a problem with her estate provoked by her brother. Also speaks of Lincoln and states he will make a good president. Note written at the end of the letter from O.L. Peabody to lawyers Higbee and Hays re: the statements from his brother about Aunt Sarah's estate.
Dates:
Created: November 12, 1860
Found in:
Manuscript Collection
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A. Peabody letter
Adams-Snyder Family Papers
Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: MS-BC5
Abstract
Family from Springfield, Illinois, consisting of lawyers and farmers. James Adams (1783-1843) was Springfield's first attorney. His son, Lucian B. (1816-1882) was also an attorney and a justice of the peace. Lucian married Margery A. Reed (1824-1890) and had four children: Harriet L., Enola A., Eldora J., and James L. (1848-1931). James L. was a fruit farmer and truck gardener. He had two children from his first wife, Florence Roe; and two children from his second wife, Laura Snyder...
Dates:
Created: 1813-1989; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1982
Found in:
Manuscript Collection
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Adams-Snyder Family Papers
Andrew O'Connor letter
Collection — Box: 63
Identifier: MS-SC1115
Scope and Contents
Letter to Jessie Palmer Weber at the Illinois State Historical Society in answer to her question re: the length of Abraham Lincoln's arms. The letter was sent from Paris, France where he was living at the time.
Dates:
Created: June 19, 1925
Found in:
Manuscript Collection
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Andrew O'Connor letter
Benjamin F. Angel letter
Collection — Box: 1
Identifier: MS-SC32
Scope and Contents
Consists of one letter by U.S. Minister to Sweden and Norway, Benjamin F. Angel to Joseph A. Wright, written September 19, 1860, from Stockholm. Angel speculates on the outcome of the United States presidential election, with reference to Abraham Lincoln, Stephen Douglas and possible dissolution of the Union. At the time Wright was U.S. Minister Plenipotentiary to Prussia.
Dates:
Created: 1860-09-19
Found in:
Manuscript Collection
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Benjamin F. Angel letter
Charles O'Conor letter
Collection — Box: 63
Identifier: MS-SC1116
Scope and Contents
Letter to Henry S. Randall, New York delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1860, re: their mutual beliefs in maintaining the Union and in the loss of the Union if Lincoln is elected. Expresses very strong sentiment against Lincoln being elected.
Dates:
Created: December 31, 1860
Found in:
Manuscript Collection
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Charles O'Conor letter
Charles R. Matheny summons
Collection — Box: 58
Identifier: MS-SC1011
Scope and Contents
Summons for Abraham Lincoln and William G. Jetter to appear as witnesses in Simmons vs Bale on behalf of Bale, written and signed by Matheny and witnessed by Honorable Samuel D. Lockwood, Judge. Filing note and expenses written on back. Dated April 3, 1833.
Dates:
Created: April 3, 1833
Found in:
Manuscript Collection
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Charles R. Matheny summons
Charles W. Moores letter
Collection — Box: 61
Identifier: MS-SC1070
Scope and Contents
Letter to John Bunn in Springfield, Illinois asking questions regarding Abraham Lincoln and his address before the Young Men's Lyceum in Springfield. He also asks about Martin M. Morris of Menard County to whom Lincoln expressed appreciation for his support in the 1843 election.
Dates:
Created: July 24, 1913
Found in:
Manuscript Collection
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Charles W. Moores letter
Clifton H. Moore papers
Collection — Box: 61
Identifier: MS-SC1066
Scope and Contents
DeWitt County Circuit Court documents. One with written instructions to the jury re: reasons why the defense will ask for a new trial in the Austin Ritchie vs. Ransom Adair slander case. Moore & Lincoln for the defense. Second document is a motion to set aside the verdict in the Joseph Ryan vs. Perce, Keith and Clark with reasons why. Lincoln & Moore for the defense.
Dates:
Created: May 16 and November 15, 1854
Found in:
Manuscript Collection
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Clifton H. Moore papers
Daniel M. Points letter
Collection — Box: 67
Identifier: MS-SC1187A
Scope and Contents
Letter to friend William Plattenburg in Canton, Ill. sent from Camp Reede, Jackson, Tenn. Refers to the Emancipation Proclamation, anti-war newspaper sentiments and his anger towards those back home who will not enlist and do not support the war. Mentions his poor health and possibility of discharge due to illness.
Dates:
Created: February 23, 1863
Found in:
Manuscript Collection
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Daniel M. Points letter
Darius A. Ogden letter
Collection — Box: 63
Identifier: MS-SC1117
Scope and Contents
Letter to New York Governor Horatio Seymour discussing the need for a change in the presidency and his belief that Lincoln is losing ground especially due to Grant's unsuccessful campaigns. Discusses what he believes should be the most important issues in the Democratic platform at the convention in Chicago. He sees the two most important contenders as McClellan and Seymour and gives his allegiance to Seymour.
Dates:
Created: July 17, 1864
Found in:
Manuscript Collection
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Darius A. Ogden letter