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Copy My friend Mr. William Grandin, a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy and late a Lieutenant in the Army, served with me in Florida for more than two years; --The greater portion of the time under my immediate observation. He was present at the Battle o… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0004300Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
From Anson G. Henry to Abraham Lincoln, December 29, 1847 Pekin Decr. 29th 1847 Dear Lincoln I loose no time in explaining the “unnatural” occurrence you alluded to in your letter You know Baker was with us at the time he wrote the letter Endorsed by me, &… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0007100Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
From George W. Dole to Abraham Lincoln, March 30, 1848 Chicago March 30/ 48 Dear Sir You recd from our mutual friends of this city Letters reccommending me to the appointment of Post Master of this city, Will you do me the kindness to endorse those letters… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0010600Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCivil war, Constitutional government, Democracy
From Solomon Lincoln to Abraham Lincoln, February 26, 1849 Hingham, Mass Feb 26, 1849. Dear Sir, In a letter which I had the pleasure of receiving from you nearly a year since, you gave me some information of your ancestry and relatives, and mentioned that… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0018500Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
From Hugh Lamaster and William Phelps to Abraham Lincoln, March 16, 1849 Lewistown March 16th 1849 Dear Sir We address this note to you for the purpose of getting you to use your influance to get Joel-Wright Esq. of Canton in this county reenstated in the … Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0019900Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
From George W. Rives to Abraham Lincoln, March 1, 1849 Paris Illinois March 1849— Dr Sir I take pleasure in introduceing to you Mr. H. W. Martin Esqr of Edgar He is a gentleman of high standing in my county — and desires to form some acquaintancies during… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0021800Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCivil war, Constitutional government, Democracy
From Anson G. Henry, W. B. Warren, W. Pope, and others to Abraham Lincoln, April 6, 1849 Springfield April 6th 1849 Dear Sir Regarding it as of great importance to the interests of Illinois to have the commissioner of the Genl. Land Office given to one of … Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0022300Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
From Zenas C. Robbins to Abraham Lincoln, April 13, 1849 Washington D. C. April 13th 1849 My Dear Sir It affords me much pleasure to inform you that I have obtained a favorable decision on your application for a patent for your improved manner of combining… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0024500Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
From Benjamin F. James to Abraham Lincoln, April 16, 1849 Dear Lincoln — You are indebted to me for two letters, and I give you notice that you will be prosecuted in the Court of Conscience unless you satisfy in full the demands upon you. I should like to h… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0025000Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
From John A. Jones to Abraham Lincoln, April 17, 1849 Bloomington April 17, 49 Dear Lincoln, I received your favor of the 13th just as I was in the eve of starting for this place and placed your letter in the hands of others to answer, after conferring tog… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0025200Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
From John H. Morrison to Abraham Lincoln, April 26, 1849 Wyoming Stark County Ills. 26th. April 1849. Dear Sir, After I parted from you I spent a few days with my friends in Pa. and did not reach home until the 1st day of this month. I visited Tremont du… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0027900Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCivil war, Constitutional government, Democracy
Cincinnati May 1, 1849 Hon. Abraham Lincoln Dear Sir I have often received in exchange the American State Papers 21 vols a Archives 6 or 7 “ for valuable Literary or Professional works, thus rendering the object of the appropriation more immediately available… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0029400Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishBeneficence, Care of the soul, Civil war
From James Kennaday to Abraham Lincoln, May 2, 1849 Vandalia, Ill. May 2, 1849. Dear Sir, I have good reason to believe that endeavors have been made to impress you with the belief that the whigs of Fayette are disorganized; this is a base subtifuge, — don… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0030000Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
From Ethelbert P. Oliphant to Abraham Lincoln, May 8, 1849 Union Town May 8th 1849. Dear Sir I have the pleasure to be informed by your letter of Jany 24th ult. that “it will afford you great pleasure to aid me in the the matter I have in view, to wit the… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0031400Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCivil war, Constitutional government, Democracy
From James W. Chickering to Abraham Lincoln, May 11, 1849 Alton May 11 /49 Dear Sir I was very desirous of seeing you when in Springfield, & called several times but had not the pleasure of meeting you— My particular object is to settle your claim against … Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0032100Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
From Augustus H. Chapman to Abraham Lincoln, May 28, 1849 Charleston Ills May 28th 1849 Sir on Friday last I wrote you at the request of J D Johnson which I suppose Has given you considerable unecessary troubl on acount of your Father. I was fearful at the … Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0034200Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAnger, Civil war, Constitutional government
From Benjamin F. James to Abraham Lincoln, May 29, 1849 Dear Lincoln, I have been requested by a very worthy Whig, to enquire of you whether this District is represented at West Point— the Revd Mr Andrews, has a son 18 yrs of age who is desirous of entering… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0034700Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
From A. L. Knapp and C. H. Knapp to Abraham Lincoln, June 5, 1849 Jerseyville June 5th 1849 Dear Sir I took from the Post office this morning a Letter addressed to my Father from you at Springfield of June 3d My Father having gone to California and knowing… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0035400Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
Rockford June 8th 1849 Dr. Anson G. Henry My Sear Sir: When I left Springfield I intended to write you soon. But as I have had little of interest to write you and have been almost constantly engaging in my professional business – much of the time abroad on th… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0036300Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
From William H. Henderson to Abraham Lincoln, June 11, 1849 Washington June 11th 1849— Dear Lincoln I have been from home so long — and my finances so low, that I cannot avail myself of the pleasure it would afford me of awaiting your arrival here, I have … Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0037500Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
From William D. Alt to Abraham Lincoln, June 15, 1849 Chicago June 15 1849 My Dear Sir, I had heard that you are a candidate for the Office of Land-Commnr— If so is there any way in which I can serve you? I neither have nor seek influence with “the powers … Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0040100Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCivil war, Constitutional government, Democracy
From Alexander Evans to Abraham Lincoln, June 23, 1849 Dear Lincoln I give you a letter with great pleasure. I had not only “as lief you should have the office as another Illinoisan” but a little “liefer”. I remember very well when a small band of Genl Tay… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0041700Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCivil war, Constitutional government, Democracy
(March 4, 1861) Castle Hill 16 July 1849 My dear sir, I had the pleasure of receiving your letter of 14th [ ] by the mail of yesterday.- There are various passages in Mr. Jefferson's meetings, showing Gen'l Washington's practice in transacting the public busi… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0042100Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAffects, Anger, Beneficence
THE LOUISIVILLE EXAMINER "Prove all things; hold fast that which is good." Vol. I.-No. III. LOUISVILLE, Ky;, MARCH 1850. New Series. Published monthly, at one dollar per annum in advance, by Paul Seymour. John H. Heywood, Noble Bulter Editors. NOTIC… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0043800Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishMoral accountability, Affects, Anger
SPEECH OF MR. SMITH, OF CONN., ON THE BILL "TO ADMIT CALIFORNIA INTO THE UNION - TO ESTABLISH TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENTS FOR UTAH AND NEW MEXICO, MAKING PROPOSALS TO TEXAS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE WESTERN AND NORTHERN BOUNDARIES;" SHOWING The responsibilit… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0045700Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAffects, Anger, Aporia
Capitol, Washington March 22nd 1851 Dear Sir, With your permission, I beg leave to submit a few remarks in relation to a plan for the enlargement of the capitol and in reference to some of the considerations connected therewith. Having been an Officer in th… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0047800Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAnger, Aporia, Care of the soul
Henderson Aug 6th 1853 Mr Wm Bewley who has been a resident of this Town for some months past and engaged as Chief Engineer on the Henderson & Nashville Rail Road is about removing to the East. He has [Since] during his residence here sustained the highest c… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0049200Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCivil war, Constitutional government, Democracy
From Abraham Jonas to Abraham Lincoln, September 16, 1854 Quincy Ills Sep 16. 1854 My Dr Sir— We are in the midst of what will probably be the warmest contest for Congress that we have ever had in this district — if the election was near at hand — Williams,… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0049700Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
From Henry Grove to Abraham Lincoln, November 18, 1854 Peoria Nov 18 1854. Dear Sir Your favor of 13th inst is now before me. Absence from home on a visit to Chicago prevented an earlier answer. I have no objection to stating fully my views as to the Unite… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0052800Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishBeneficence, Civil war, Constitutional government
From Charles Hoyt to Abraham Lincoln, November 20, 1854 Aurora Kan Co Ills November 20/54 Dr Sir Your favor of 10th Inst is received and will asure you it will give me pleasure to do what I can for your apointment to the Sennit M. V. Hall Esq of our place… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0053600Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCivil war, Constitutional government, Democracy
From Albert G. Jones to Abraham Lincoln, November 22, 1854 Coles Co. Ill. Novr. 22d 54— Dear Sir: Yours of 10 inst. from Clinton is just at hand. You guess correctly, as it happens that I have been elected to the Legislature, and that by a very handsome maj… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0054400Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
From Thomas J. Henderson to Abraham Lincoln, December 11, 1854 Toulon, Stark Co. Ill. Dec 11th 1854. Dear Sir. Yours of the 27th. Nov. is received — and in reply I would say, that I do sincerely hope, we shall be able to elect a good & true whig to the Uni… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0058300Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCivil war, Constitutional government, Democracy
From Andrew McCallen to Abraham Lincoln, December 19, 1854 Shawneetown Illis Dec 19th 54 My Dear Sir. I am in the Receipt of your favour of the 27 ult, and have delayed answering untill I could have a personal interview with Mr Gray. I saw Mr Gray at this… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0062800Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCivil war, Constitutional government, Democracy
From R. L. Dulaney to Abraham Lincoln, December 22, 1854 Marshall Decr. 22d 1854. Dear Sir. I have just seen our representative Mr McClun and had some conversation with him in regard to the election of a U. S. Senator this winter. Mr. M.C is a good Whig, a… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0064500Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
DOMESTIC SLAVERY IN ITS RELATIONS WITH WEALTH AN ORATION PRONOUNCED IN THE CUBAN DEMOCRATIC ATHENAEUM OF NEW YORK, ON THE EVENING OF THE 1ST OF JANUARY, 1854. BY DON LORENZO ALLO, PROFESSOR OF POLITICAL ECONOMY. Having had the pleasure of publishing this litt… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0066700Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAnger, Beneficence, Care of the soul
I have known Mr. James Nicholson from his infancy to the time of his departure from this Country. I have regretted His loss as an active industrious & well disposed young man, regular & attentive to his Religious duties and from His habits of business, I cons… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0069700Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
AN ACT TO INCORPORATE THE Central Pacific Railroad Co. DUBUQUE: GILMORE & CORR, PRINTERS, NONPAREIL BOOK & JOB PRINTING HOUSE. 1858. [*714*] OFFICERS: R. B. MASON, PRESIDENT. JNO. WM. SMITH, SEC'Y & TREAS. L. A. THOMAS, GEN. AGT. AN ACT TO INCORPOR… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0071400Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAnger, Beneficence, Care of the soul
From B. F. Jonas to Abraham Lincoln, June 4, 1857 New Orleans La June 4th 1857 Dear Sir Your letter of the 27th ult. enclosing draft for $69.30 on the Metropolitan Bank of New York — in full for advances, and fee — in the matter of the colored boy John Sh… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0071600Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
Alton May 7. 1858 Hon Abraham Lincoln Dear Sir The Republicans of Madison County will assemble in mass meeting at Edwardsville on Tuesday the 18th instant - We want to make a rigorous fight this fall, and want to make a good stand - We intend to announce seve… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0077700Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCivil war, Constitutional government, Democracy
From Patrick John Nagle to Abraham Lincoln, June 2, 1858 Woodford Co Minonk Ill June the 2nd 1858 Sir having the pleasure of meeting you in Lacon and helped you all in my power and shall do so at any future time I wish to have a little of your judgement … Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0083800Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government

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