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[1] TREATY OF PEACE, AMITY, NAVIGATION, AND COMMERCE, BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE REPUBLIC OF NEW GRANADA. CONCLUDED AND SIGNED AT BOGOTA, 12th DECEMBER, 1846. RATIFIED BY THE PRESIDENT U.S., 10th JUNE, 1848. EXCHANGED AT WASHINGTON, 10th J… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0005800Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAnger, Aporia, Care of the soul
"A" From the Daily Ohio State Journal of March 6th, 1849. William B. Hisall and Henry Reed Editors. The New Senator of Ohio Salmon P. Chase, elected by an unconstitutional Legislature, to be an United States Senator for the State of Ohio, will doubtless ap… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0019100Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAnger, Civil war, Constitutional government
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
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
1 Judge Johnsons Letter. B. Cincinnati Aug. 18th 1855. Messrs. A. Banning Norton & others Gentlemen: I have received your kind invitation to attend a meeting of the people, at Columbus, on monday evening 27th inst., to ratify the nomination of Allen Trimble f… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0068600Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
[Oct. 1 1856] Are North Carolinians Freemen? Read and Judge The following paragraph appeared in the North Carolina Standard of September 13, 1856. It is the conclusion of an article headed "Fremont in the South:" "If there be Fremont men among us, let them… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0069900Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAnger, Beneficence, Care of the soul
Effect of proscriptive or extreme Legislation against Foreigners in Massachusetts and New England, on Free Labor, Free States, and the Cause of Freedom and Republicanism in the West. LETTER OF EDWARD L. PIERCE, ESQ., OF CHICAGO (crossed out) Milton, Mass CON… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0072100Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAnger, Attribute, Care of the soul
Newton Ills 26th May 58 Hon A. Lincoln Dear Sir I addressed you the other day inviting in behalf of the Republicans of this place to pay us a visit on the 7th June and give us an address-- Today the Olney Times comes to hand and I see by that, they are to hav… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0080300Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
From Stephen A. Hurlbut to Abraham Lincoln, May 29, 1858 Belvidere Boone Co 29 May 1858 Dr Sir *** A full delegation from this County will attend the State Convention on 16th June. If it is desirable that any expression should be formally given of the fe… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0081400Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAnger, Care of the soul, Civil war
Confidential Press & Tribune Office Chicago Dec 1858 Dear Sir, We address you for the purpose of soliciting your aid and influence in behalf of our paper believing that you are not only a friend of Republican principles but of the Press & Tribune. We desir… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0153400Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
IMPORTANT TO EVERY LAWYER IN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. American Exchange Bank Building, No. 128 Broadway, New-York, May 21st, 1859. LIVINGSTON'S UNITED STATES LAW REGISTER, OFFICIAL DIRECTORY, AND HAND-BOOK OF INFORMATION, USEFUL TO EVERY LAWYER, AND BUSI… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0174200Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAnger, Attachment, Beneficence
From Thomas Corwin to Abraham Lincoln, October 17, 1859 Lebanon 17th Oct '59 Dear Sir I have rcd your explanation. It was meant in yr speech at Cinc as I understood it. I had hoped the people of the U. S in the North had become so thoroughly tired of the M… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0197100Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCivil war, Constitutional government, Courage
From Irwin Camp to Abraham Lincoln, November 2, 1859 Items in I. Camps suit with C & Hall Erie November 2d 1859 Dr Sir — Our Suits with Cochran & Hall come off in January & it is time to prepare our defence— In the suit against me I wish the testimony of G… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0200600Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAnger, Beneficence, Care of the soul
From Norman B. Judd to Abraham Lincoln, December 1, 1859 1 On December 1, 1859, Norman B. Judd brought suit against John Wentworth for libel. Among several points of contention between the two were Wentworth's allegation that Judd opposed Lincoln's nominatio… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0209800Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAnger, Aporia, Care of the soul
[*Dec 5 1859 (?)*] From the National Intelligencer In the House of Representatives Decr. 12th 1831. Mr. Adams of Massachusetts, (the Ex-President of the United States) presented fifteen petitions all numerously subscribed, from sundry inhabitants of Pennsy… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0210400Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
Eulogy of Hon. John Hickman on the late Senator Broderick, delivered in the House of Representatives of U. S., February 13, 1860. Mr. HICKMAN said, Mr. Speaker, "The question of his death is enrolled in the Capitol ;" and I speak the truth in eulogy. I could … Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0236500Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAffects, Anger, Anguish
[*2476*] SUNDAY DISPATCH VOL. XII....NO. 45. PHILADELPHIA, SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH 4, 1860. THREE CENTS THE SUNDAY DISPATCH, Published by LA FLOR, EVERETT & HINCKEN. OFFICE No. 152 (new style) SOUTH THIRD STREET, FOURTH DOOR ABOVE WALNUT STREET, SECOND STORY. … Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0247600Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAcademic skepticism, Affects, Anger
NY April 13 /60 Messrs. Lincoln & Herndon Springfield Gentlemen I enclose a letter of introduction from Hiram Barney Esq. There has been a quarrel between two attys in Atlanta & I have been the victim, I want relief- As near as I can recollect my case is this… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0258500Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAnger, Care of the soul, Civil war
THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM. REVISED SPEECH OF HON. E. G. SPAULDING, OF NEW YORK, DELIVERED AT BUFFALO AND WASHINGTON, AT MEETINGS HELD TO RATIFY THE NOMINATION OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN AND HANNIBAL HAMLIN, FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT. Republican Platform adopted … Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0269000Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishMoral accountability, Anger, Beneficence
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN OF 1860 REPUBLICAN EXECUTIVE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE Hon. Preston King of N.Y. Hon. John Covode of Pa. " J. W. Grimes " Iowa " E. G. Spaulding " N.Y. " L. F. S. Foster " C… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0278000Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAffects, Anger, Anguish
Urbana Ohio May 21st 1860 My Dear Sir You are in that happy position that every man feels that he has a right to speak to you by the “word of him ”- Having just returned from Chicago and feeling somewhat patriotic, I desire through you to congratulate the G… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0281700Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCivil war, Constitutional government, Courage
Rochester Evening Express Volume II, No. 131 ROCHESTER, N. Y., FRIDAY EVENING. JUNE 1 1860. NINE CENTS A WEEK. THE EVENING EXPRESS PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING, SUNDAYS EXCEPTED, BY C. D. TRACY & CO. CHAS. W. HEBARD, CLARK D. TRACY, W. H. BEACH, F. S. REW Office… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0298500Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAcademic skepticism, Affects, Anger
San Francisco Cal June 14th 1860 Hon Abraham Lincoln Springfield Ills My dear Sir I must congratulate you with all my heart on receiving the nomination of our glorious Convention at Chicago. Hon Seward has been the man & scarce any one else thought of, thoug… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0308300Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
LETTER. WASHINGTON CITY, June 19, 1860. SIR: On my arrival in this city, some days since, I was surprised to learn that, owing to a misunderstanding or misconstruction of the laws organizing the Quartermaster's Department, (in which I am the senior Colonel, a… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0314600Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAnger, Care of the soul, Civil war
From Joshua R. Giddings to Abraham Lincoln, July 2, 1860 Private Jefferson Ohio July 2. 1860 Dear Friend Your two letters were duly received. My first was intended as a public caution to political wireworkers. My second was intended for your own eye. Per… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0324600Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civic duty, Civil war
From David Wilmot to Abraham Lincoln, July 11, 1860 Towanda July 11th. 1860. Dear Sir: Your note of the 4th inst reached me on the 9th. I wrote you from Chicago, saying I should return home by way of Phila., and that if I observed or heard anything worthy… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0330500Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAnger, Care of the soul, Civil war
Nevada Sept 12th 1860 Dear Sir I have just returned last night from the Stump in Placer County, cheered by the prospect there. Our chances are brightening continually and I would feel pretty confident, were it not for trouble broken out in San Francisco. We l… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0369800Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAffects, Care of the soul, Civil war
TO THE CONSERVATIVE MEN OF INDIANA. The address of the "Union State Central Committee" of Kentucky, and the "State Executive Committee" of Louisville, which has just appeared will, doubtless, strike the minds of others as it does my own, as being of a charact… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0393100Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAffects, Anger, Beneficence
From A. Penfield to Abraham Lincoln, October 17, 1860 Cleveland O. Oct. 17, 1860 Dr. Sir I send you the Cleveland Leader of Sep. 28 1859 containing a letter over my signature addressed to S. A Douglas and Judge Ranney, the latter of whom of this city was t… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0402400Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
Philada Oct 20th 1860 Dear sir I have just perused with great pleasure and satisfaction your several speeches published with those of Douglass by Howells. To me, it seems the objects of the national government, expressed in the preamble to the Constitution,… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0407600Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCivil war, Constitutional government, Democracy
SUNDAY DISPATCH. PHILADELPHIA, OCT. 21,1860. "Divided we Stand, United we Fall." The election of Andrew G. Curtin to the Governorship of Pennsylvania seems to have acted upon the discordant Democracy like a dose of castor oil, healing up the disorders which a… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0409900Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAnger, Care of the soul, Civil war
Washington City Oct 27th 1860 Hon Abra Lincoln Dear Sir, I am desired by Mr. John Howlett a good Republican of this city to inform you that he has to-day sent you by Express a small box containing grapes of his own raising which he hopes you will accept as… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0415700Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAcademic skepticism, Anger, Beneficence
Libermorn 28th Oct 60 Dear Sir Mr. Sage my son in law, has just shown me the enclosed slip. Every word of it is utterly untrue. I have not written one word to any man South or North as to what you would do, or about you at all I have said in speeches to the … Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0416300Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAporia, Civic duty, Civil war
From James E. Harvey to Abraham Lincoln, November 8, 1860 Private Philadelphia, Nov. 8. 1860. My dear Sir, Amidst the host of congratulations, which will reach you from every quarter, permit me to add those of one who never doubted the result, & who sees… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0436800Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAnger, Aporia, Care of the soul
From Anonymous. “A friend” to Abraham Lincoln, November 23, 1860 When Piat run away from Paris between 2 days leaving his washwoman unpaid, the French exclaimed my God, the United States run away. Believe him not, he will tell any lie to serve his purpose— … Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0461000Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCivil war, Constitutional government, Democracy
From Worthington G. Snethen to Abraham Lincoln, November 26, 1860 Baltimore 26th Nov. '60 Dear Sir: Since the issue of our Manifesto, a copy of which I sent you, endorsing every word of it, we have been making progress in getting up a Republican paper in … Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0465900Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
Liberty Bedford Co Virga. Decr 7th, 1860. Hon Abraham Lincoln Sir, I take the liberty of enclosing to your address a series of resolutions offered by the Hon William L Goggin and adopted unanimously by the people of Bedford County, without regard to party o… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0486100Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishAffects, Anger, Attachment
New-York Daily Tribune [*4874-A*] Friday, December 7, 1860 New-York State Central Committee The State Central Republican Committee on Wednesday adopted at Albany, the following: ADDRESS TO THE REPUBLICAN ELECTORS OF THE [*4874*] STATE. The Electoral Col… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0487400Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
Appleton Outagamie County Wisconsin December 8, 1860. Abraham Lincoln Esquire Sir, I purpose to express to you a few thoughts - without other aim than making the matter clear - to write with artistic skill & make no pretensions I would divest myself of all … Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0489000Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishCare of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government
Washington City DC December 10th 1860 Hon Abraham Lincoln President elect of the United States Dear Sir The undersigned Citizens of Washington City, and your Political friends, desire to tender you their Congratulations on your election as the Representative… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documentsmal0497300Correspondents and archival recordModern eraEnglishBeneficence, Care of the soul, Civil war

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