Collection, ca. 1839-1865, (bulk 1844-1865).

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Collection, ca. 1839-1865, (bulk 1844-1865).

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/40477392

The artificial collection consists of five series: Presidential Papers, Legal Papers, Personal Papers, Miscellaneous, and Ephemera. Contains original documents, correspondence, endorsements, pardons, and numerous legal documents representative of Lincoln's legal career. Presidential material includes original documents that are either authored, signed, or endorsed by President Lincoln, and includes incoming correspondence from the following persons: Theo[dore] L. Cuyler, S. Draper, John A. Gurley, Louisa M. Bailey et al., Bland Ballard, W. Keaner, Elihu B. Washburne, and Jno. T. Nixon. Outgoing orrespondence and original notes from President Lincoln, includes material to the following: Fred D. Allring, Gen. Ripley, "My dear Sir," Brig. Gen. Buell, Edwin M. Stanton, Gideon Welles, John A. Dahlgren, Horatio Seymour, and Major General Meade.

5 boxes (2 cubic ft.)

Lincoln Memorial University Library, Carnegie-Vincent Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 7426969

Lincoln Memorial University Library, Carnegie-Vincent Library

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