Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Person
Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:
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
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 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: 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
David Davis Family Papers
Collection
Identifier: BC153
Abstract
David Davis (1815-1886) a lawyer, politician, distinguished jurist and businessman was born in Maryland, educated at Kenyon College in Ohio, and studied law at Yale University. In 1844, Davis won election as a Whig to the Illinois Legislature, and four years later was elected Judge of Illinois Eighth Judicial Circuit, where he served on the bench during Lincoln's remaining years as an attorney on the circuit. The two became close friends, and Davis worked diligently as Lincoln's campaign...
Dates:
Created: 1816-1953; Other: Date acquired: 00/00/1943
Found in:
Manuscript Collection
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David Davis Family Papers
David Judson Chaffee diary
Collection
Identifier: MS-SC3765
Scope and Contents
Collection consists of the diary of David Judson Chaffee for the year 1861. A student at Western Homeopathic College (Cleveland, OH) Chaffee noted his coursework, lectures, social occasions, and Abraham Lincoln’s speech in Cleveland (February 15, 1861). He later returned home to Palermo, NY, and the entries reflect social life in that community. Inserted printed material include a listing of college faculty and a newspaper report on Lincoln at Columbus, OH. Other loose items include two...
Dates:
1861
Found in:
Manuscript Collection
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David Judson Chaffee diary
James Burtis Merwin letter
Collection — Box: 59
Identifier: MS-SC1038
Scope and Contents
Letter to Mrs. Albert M. Smith in Middletown, Connecticut responding to request for an Abraham Lincoln autograph. Tells her he is unable to supply, but sends her a "perfect facsimile", a military order, a facsimile of Gen. Winfield Scott's signature and a copy of a speech he made at Lincoln's Tomb in Springfield, Ill. May 1904.
Dates:
Created: February 4, 1905
Found in:
Manuscript Collection
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James Burtis Merwin letter
John J. Mudd Papers
Collection — Box: 62
Identifier: MS-SC1084
Scope and Contents
Letter January 1864 to Colonel Wilson, complaining of inadequate provisions, his efforts to get supplies and his inability to get an interview with General Banks. Refers to President Lincoln's comments regarding supplies and the "facts being to the contrary." A pass, Dec. 4, 1861, for Mr. William Butler and Lady to Fort Holt and Cairo, signed by Major Mudd.
Dates:
Created: 1861 - 1864
Found in:
Manuscript Collection
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John J. Mudd Papers
Larkin G. Mead Jr. letter
Collection — Box: 59
Identifier: MS-SC1026
Scope and Contents
Letter from Mead to Morrill telling him of the acceptance of his design and asking the possibility of the state donating a cannon for use in the monument. Noting the large amounts of granite and metal to be used, he states the cannon would help with the metal and that a lot of the granite would come from eastern states. Addressed envelope included.
Dates:
Created: 1868
Found in:
Manuscript Collection
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Larkin G. Mead Jr. letter