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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

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

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

Appomattox Land and Improvement Company records

Collection

Identifier: MS-SC4016

Abstract The Appomattox Land and Improvement Company was an organization found in New York in 1891 by a group of New York businessmen, with the goal of purchasing and holding real estate, particularly the McLean “Surrender” House at Appomattox, Virginia. Under Myron E. Dunlap, the group purchased several historic structures with the intent of dismantling them and moving them to Chicago for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition or to Washington DC for permanent display. The house from Appomattox was...

Dates: 1891 - 1924

Found in: Manuscript Collection

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

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

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

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

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

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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