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The Presidency


Title Date From Archive Folder Document Type
$10.00 Check to Mary Todd Lincoln 17 November 1859 Documents Relating to 1859 Business and financial document
1806 State of the Union Address 9 December 1806 Documents Relating to 1806 Government document
1860 and 1864 presidential election Union campaign banner 1860, 1864 Unassociated Civil War Documents: Miscellaneous Dates Object
1860 Pro-Bell campaign ribbon, based on Brady portrait ca. 1860 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1860 Object
1860 Pro-Breckinridge campaign ribbon, based on Brady portrait ca. 1860 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1860 Object
1860 Pro-Douglas campaign ribbon, based on Brady portrait ca. 1860 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1860 Object
1860 Pro-Lincoln campaign ribbon, based on Brady portrait ca. 1860 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1860 Object
1864 election newspaper clipping 1864 Collection of miscellaneous Civil War-era newspapers Newspapers and Magazines
1864 Union election ticket 1864 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1864 Government document
3/4th length standing view of Lincoln, O-86 8 January 1864 Cartes de visites Photograph
50th Annual Report of the American Colonization Society 1867 Documents Relating to the 1860s Pamphlet
8th Infantry Camp, Telephoto n.d. Photographs related to Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders Photograph
A. Johnson's Tailor shop ca. 1861-1865 Cartes de visites Photograph
Aaron Burr to Ephraim Kirby forwarding a letter to President Jefferson 8 June 1801 Documents Relating to 1801 Correspondence
Aaron Burr to Thomas Jefferson regarding politics and Hamilton's envy 21 April 1801 Documents Relating to 1801 Correspondence
Abigail Adams to Dolley Madison, exchanging general pleasantries and news 24 October 1816 Documents Relating to 1816 Correspondence
Abigail Adams to Richard Rush enclosing a letter from her son John Quincy Adams to 29 November 1814 Documents Relating to 1814 Correspondence
Abigail Adams to Richard Rush introducing Reverend Coleman 5 December 1816 Documents Relating to 1816 Correspondence
Abigail Adams to Thomas Jefferson discussing life in Europe and various political and military figures 11 February 1786 Documents Relating to 1786 Correspondence
Abigail Adams to unknown regarding French affairs 30 August 1815 Documents Relating to 1815 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln ca. 1861-1865 Carte de visites, cabinet cards and stereocards by Brady and others Photograph
Abraham Lincoln ca. 1861-1865 Carte de visites, cabinet cards and stereocards by Brady and others Photograph
Abraham Lincoln 1864 election campaign pin 1864 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1864 Object
Abraham Lincoln [Poem] 14 April 1865 Collection of letters, clipped signatures, and news clippings from Lincoln's cabinet members Newspapers and Magazines
Abraham Lincoln agreeing to meet with Ulysses S. Grant 23 November 1864 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1864 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln and George Washington on patriotic card ca. 1861-1865 Cartes de visites Photograph
Abraham Lincoln campaign shield ca. 1864 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1864 Object
Abraham Lincoln cartes-de-visite ca. 1860 Documents Relating to the 1860s Photograph
Abraham Lincoln endorsement of William Cole 6 October 1862 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1862 Correspondence; Military document
Abraham Lincoln entering Richmond, April 3, 1865 1866 Documents Relating to the 1860s Artwork
Abraham Lincoln Foully Assassinated, April 14th 1865, from the London Punch ca. April 1865 Collection of Dr. Thomas A. McParlin Miscellany
Abraham Lincoln in contemporary caricature ca.1920 Documents Relating to the 1920s Pamphlet; Artwork
Abraham Lincoln Republican candidate for President [medal] 1860 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1860 Object
Abraham Lincoln speech delivered July 17, 1858 ca. 17 July 1858 Documents Relating to 1858 Pamphlet
Abraham Lincoln to [B. Clarke Lundy] re: publication of his speech on Dred Scott and Utah 20 July 1857 Documents Relating to 1857 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Andrew H. Foote, regarding naval support for Grant's Tennessee campaign 23 January 1862 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1862 Correspondence; Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Anson L. Brewer regarding the trial of James Kelly and Jesse D. Blackledge 27 July 1855 Documents Relating to 1855 Correspondence; Legal document
Abraham Lincoln to the Army of the Potomac congratulating them on bravery during the Battle of Fredericksburg 22 December 1862 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1862 Government document
Abraham Lincoln to Benjamin F. Butler regarding "free black labor" in occupied Louisiana 6 November 1862 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1862 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to C.W. Michael and William Proctor. Replies concerning Stephen Douglas who he was campaigning against for a Senate seat 2 August 1858 Documents Relating to 1858 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Charles C. Nott re: publishing Cooper Institute address (for 1860 election) 31 May 1860 Documents Relating to the 1860s Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Charles H. Russell about raising troops 16 May 1861 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1861 Correspondence; Government document
Abraham Lincoln to D. M. Leatherman regarding a claim on the land of a Confederate soldier 3 September 1863 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1863 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Daniel Butterfield, asking for news, battle of Chancellorsville 3 May 1863 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1863 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to David B. Campbell about Lincoln's stance on the Mexican War 27 June 1848 Documents Relating to 1848 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Dr. Robert King Stone re: prescription for Mrs. Lincoln's headache 26 May 1864 Documents Relating to the 1860s Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to E. Malhiot on delaying vote in Louisiana until slavery is abolished 19 June 1863 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1863 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Edward Bates recommending an appointment for District Judge 14 June 1862 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1862 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Edward Canby with orders to allow exportation of Texas cotton 9 August 1864 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1864 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Edward O.C. Ord re: endorsement on petition 28 January 1865 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1865 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Edwin L. Baker about Baker's wish to gain a higher army position 31 March 1862 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1862 Correspondence; Government document
Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton about suspending the anti-war Chicago Times 4 June 1863 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1863 Correspondence; Government document
Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton about Union victories near Appomattox 1 April 1865 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1865 Correspondence; Government document
Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton arranging trip to review troops at City Point 21 March 1865 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1865 Correspondence; Military document
Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton regarding churches in Port Royal, S.C. 29 September 1862 Collection of documents relating to religion and spirituality 1861-1944 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton regarding the discharge of a jailed Confederate conscript 31 December 1863 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1863 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton regarding parole of honor for Col. Basil K. Duke 20 January 1864 Documents Relating to the 1860s Correspondence; Military document
Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton, regarding allowing a soldier to apply for leave to go home to vote 22 October 1864 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1864 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Edwin McMasters Stanton regarding African American regiments 23 June 1863 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1863 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Edwin McMasters Stanton, explaining how he has sent an 'intelligent colored man' to provide advice 11 April 1864 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1864 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Edwin Stanton regarding his Generals 17 March 1864 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1864 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Elihu B. Washburne stating that a second term "would be a great honor...." 26 October 1863 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1863 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Elisha Embree regarding the General Land Office 25 May 1849 Documents Relating to 1849 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Franklin McNear with the autograph that he requested 28 August 1860 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1860 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Frederick P. Stanton regarding evidence in a court case 17 August 1863 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1863 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Gen. Henry Benham re: stay of execution for Priv. Grey & Cusick 29 April 1864 Documents Relating to the 1860s Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Gen. Stephen A. Hurlbut about automatic navy rifles 4 August 1863 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1863 Government document; Military document; Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to George B. McClellan urging the general to act soon 9 April 1862 Documents Relating to the 1860s Broadside
Abraham Lincoln to George C. Latham encouraging him to reapply to Harvard 22 July 1860 Documents Relating to the 1860s Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to George G. Meade re: hold off execution of Christopher Delker 26 December 1863 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1863 Correspondence; Government document
Abraham Lincoln to George H. Penfield regarding the supply of arms 15 August 1861 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1861 Military document; Business and financial document; Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to George McClellan regarding a meeting 6 November 1861 Documents Relating to the 1860s Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Gideon Welles re: furnishing coal for the Government 6 September 1864 Documents Relating to the 1860s Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Gideon Welles re: on Stephen Logan's request for Navy job for young man 26 March 1862 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1862 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Gideon Welles, endorsing Walter Trumball 21 May 1861 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1861 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Hannibal Hamlin regarding the Brigadier General 2 March 1862 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1862 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Henry J. Raymond regarding collaborating with the New York Young Men's Republican Union 27 September 1864 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1864 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Horace Greeley re: correspondence on Greeley's peace mission, Stephens 9 August 1864 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1864 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Isaac Onstott regarding Onstott's appointment as postmaster of Havana, Illinois 6 November 1850 Documents Relating to 1850 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to James Berdan regarding the General Land Office 22 July 1849 Documents Relating to 1849 Correspondence; Land transaction document
Abraham Lincoln to James M. Waite re: his true first name, Abraham 1860/05/30 Documents Relating to the 1860s Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to James S. Irwin regarding business in the Supreme Court 2 November 1842 Documents Relating to 1842 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to James Wolfe Ripley regarding a gun 17 August 1861 Documents Relating to the 1860s Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Jesse K. Dubois regarding property taxes 21 December 1857 Documents Relating to 1857 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Jesse W. Fell announcing the war's end 1 March 1848 Documents Relating to 1848 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to John Addison regarding the General Land Office 22 July 1849 Documents Relating to 1849 Correspondence; Land transaction document
Abraham Lincoln to John Bennett regarding lobbying support during his successful bid for Congress 15 July 1846 Documents Relating to 1846 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to John F. Trumbull re: Trumbull's failure to see Lincoln 15 March 1864 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1864 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to John J. Crittenden asks him to pursue a "hands off" position for the election refraining from writing letters of endorsement 7 July 1858 Documents Relating to 1858 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to John J. Key dismissing him from service 26 September to 27 September 1862 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1862 Correspondence; Military document; Legal document
Abraham Lincoln to John Stuart, regarding Locos & Congressional elections 5 February 1841 Documents Relating to 1841 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Joseph Holt re: trial of Simon Ready before military court 24 September 1864 Documents Relating to the 1860s Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Joshua F. Speed asking Speed to help Lyman Guinnip in Louisville 17 March 1863 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1863 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Lew Wallace asking for advice on discharge of soldier at Ft. McHenry 8 June 1864 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1864 Correspondence; Military document
Abraham Lincoln to Lewis M. Hays 11 November 1853 Documents Relating to 1853 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Lewis M. Hays on the subject of a law suit 27 October 1852 Documents Relating to 1852 Correspondence; Legal document
Abraham Lincoln to Maj. Gen. Sedgwick re: summoning Gen. Kirkpatrick 11 February 1864 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1864 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Major John J. Key regarding a later note, enclosing ALS 27 December 1862 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1862 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Major John J. Key with reasons for dismissing him 24 November 1862 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1862 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Mary Owens regarding marriage 7 May 1837 Documents Relating to 1837 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Mary Todd Lincoln regarding finances 31 March 1864 Documents Relating to the 1860s Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Mary Todd Lincoln. 2 April 1865 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1865 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Onslow Peters discussing the case of a land purchase held in trust for a minor 25 June 1852 Documents Relating to 1852 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Rufus Saxton regarding General Banks's retreat before Jackson 25 May 1862 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1862 Correspondence; Government document
Abraham Lincoln to Salmon Chase regarding his choice for superintendent of the United States Mint at Denver 2 June 1862 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1862 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Samuel Galloway with directions for publishing the Lincoln-Douglas debates 19 December 1859 Documents Relating to 1859 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Simon Cameron re: recommending Edward Ellsworth cousin of Elmer Ellsworth 8 August 1861 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1861 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Simon Cameron regarding the resignation of William H. Emory 13 June 1861 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1861 Correspondence; Military document
Abraham Lincoln to Thomas J. Turner regarding the state statute in taking dispositions 15 August 1853 Documents Relating to 1853 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to Ward H. Lamon refusing a request for a new case 7 January 1860 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1860 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to William Kellogg regarding the election of 1860 11 December 1859 Documents Relating to 1859 Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln to William Weaver Danenhower re: his time constraints & Illinois appointments 25 March 1861 Documents Relating to the 1860s Correspondence
Abraham Lincoln, carte de visite, three-quarter length standing view 27 February 1860 Abraham Lincoln or related images Photograph
Abraham Lincoln, his life and its lessons : a sermon, preached on Sabbath, April 30, 1865 by Joseph P. Thompson 1865 Collection of one book and pamphlets on Abraham Lincoln Pamphlet
Abraham Lincoln, his personal history and public record. Speech of Hon. E.B. Washburne of Illinois. 1860 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1860 Pamphlet
Abraham Lincoln, stereo card, seated full length view 24 February 1861 Abraham Lincoln or related images Photograph
Abraham Lincoln, stereocard, seated bust portrait February 1865 Abraham Lincoln or related images Photograph
Abraham Lincoln, stereocard, seated half length 8 January 1864 Abraham Lincoln or related images Photograph
Abraham Lincoln, stereocard, seated half length view 8 January 1864 Abraham Lincoln or related images Photograph
Accepting resignation of Colonel Edward Wigglesworth 19 March 1779 Documents Relating to 1779 Military document
An account of the bloody deeds of General Jackson 1828 Documents Relating to 1828 Broadside
An Account of Louisiana, being an abstract of documents, in the offices... 1803 Documents Relating to 1803 Book
An account of some of the bloody deeds of General Jackson 1828 Documents Relating to 1828 Broadside
An act appropriating funds to purchase two lots for building the Mint 2 March 1793 Currency, Counterfeiting and Coins Legal document; Land transaction document
An Act concerning the introduction of Negroes & Mulattoes into this Territory 17 September 1807 Documents Relating to 1807 Legal document
An act concerning letters of marque, prizes, and prize goods 26 June 1812 Documents Relating to 1812 Government document
An act concerning the registering and recording of ships or vessels 31 December 1792 Documents Relating to 1792 Government document
An act for the relief of Nathaniel Twining 1 July 1790 Documents Relating to 1790 Government document
An Act in addition to "an act prohibiting the introduction of slaves into any port or place within the jurisdiction of the United States, from an after the first day of January, in the year of our Lord, one thousand eight hundred and eight," and to repeal certain parts of the same 20 April 1818 Documents Relating to 1818 Government document
An Act laying duties upon carriages for the conveyance of persons 5 June 1794 Documents Relating to 1794 Government document
An act making appropriations for the support of government for the year one thousand seven hundred and ninety-two 23 December 1791 Documents Relating to 1791 Government document
An Act making certain Appropriations therein specified 8 May 1792 Documents Relating to 1792 Government document
An Act making Provision for the Reduction of the Public Debt 12 August 1790 Documents Relating to 1790 Government document
An Act more effectually to provide for the National Defense by establishing an Uniform Militia throughout the United States 8 May 1792 Documents Relating to 1792 Military document; Government document
Act of Congress 3 March 1791 Documents Relating to 1791 Government document
Act of Congress altering times for holding circuit courts 13 April 1792 Documents Relating to 1792 Government document; Legal document
Act of Congress calling for the first census in Rhode Island 5 July 1790 Documents Relating to 1790 Government document
Act of Congress for management of district jails 3 March 1791 Documents Relating to 1791 Government document; Legal document
An act of relative to the compensations to certain officers employed in the collections of the duties of import and tonnage 8 May 1792 Documents Relating to 1792 Government document
Act of Third Congress 2 December 1793 Documents Relating to 1793 Government document
An act relative to the troops 29 March 1790 The Henry Knox Papers [0094] January-March 1790 Government document
An Act repealing the duties on distilled spirits 3 March 1791 Documents Relating to 1791 Broadside; Government document
An Act to alter the times and places of holding the circuit courts in the eastern district, and in North Carolina, and for other purposes 2 March 1793 Documents Relating to 1793 Government document
An act to amend ... "An act establishing a mint, and regulating the coins of the United States," so far as respects the coinage of copper 14 January 1793 Currency, Counterfeiting and Coins Government document; Legal document
An act to erect a light-house on Montauk point in the state of New York 12 April 1792 Documents Relating to 1792 Government document
An act to establish the Judicial Courts of the United States 2 March 1793 Documents Relating to 1793 Government document; Legal document
An act to provide for calling forth the Militia to execute the laws of the Union, suppress insurrection and repel invasions 2 May 1792 Documents Relating to 1792 Government document
An act to provide for a copper coinage 8 May 1792 Currency, Counterfeiting and Coins Government document; Legal document
An act to regulate trade and intercourse with the Indian tribes 1 March 1793 Documents Relating to 1793 Legal document
Acts and Resolutions of the Fourth Session of the Provisional Congress of the Confederate States, Held at Richmond, Va. 1862 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1862 Pamphlet; Government document
Acts of the second Congress 2 March 1793 Documents Relating to 1793 Government document
Adam Badeau to Henry J. Tackerman regarding photographs of Ulysses S. Grant 2 March 1870 Civil War date and post civil war letters and documents Correspondence
Additional Instruction to the public and private armed vessels of the United States 28 August 1812 Documents Relating to 1812 Government document; Military document
Additional Instruction to the public and private armed vessels of the United States 28 August 1812 Documents Relating to 1812 Government document
Additional instruction to the public and private armed vessels of the United States 28 August 1812 Documents Relating to 1812 Government document; Military document
The address of the Hon. Abraham Lincoln [Cooper Institute address] 1860 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1860 Pamphlet
Address of the Hon. William Whiting before the Boston Highlands Grant Club, August 5, 1868 1868 Civil war loyalty pamphlets Pamphlet
Address of the President at Chautauqua, N.Y. 18 August 1936 Documents Relating to the 1930s Government document
Address of the President at Chautauqua, N.Y., in which the speech focuses on peace 14 August 1936 Documents Relating to the 1930s Government document
Address of the President at Chicago, Illinois 14 October 1936 Collection of Speeches from Franklin D. Roosevelt Government document
Address of the President at the opening of the conference on limitation of armament 12 November 1921 Documents Relating to the 1920s Pamphlet
Address of the President of the United States 29 August 1916 Documents Relating to the 1910s Pamphlet
Address of the President of the United States, delivered at a joint session of the two houses of Congress 2 April 1917 Documents Relating to the 1910s Government document; Pamphlet
Address of the President of the United States, delivered at a joint session of the two houses of Congress April 2, 1917 2 April 1917 Documents Relating to the 1910s Pamphlet
Address of the President on the occasion of his fifty-second birthday anniversary 30 January 1934 Documents Relating to the 1930s Government document
Address of the President to the Young Democratic Club of Maryland 13 April 1936 Documents Relating to the 1930s Government document
The Address of the Religious Society called Quakers, from their Yearly Meeting for Pennsylvania, New York, Delaware, and the western parts of Virginia and Maryland 1789 Documents Relating to 1789 Broadside
Address of Senator Henry Cabot Lodge of Massachusetts in honor of Theodore Roosevelt, Ex-President of the United States before the Congress of the United States Sunday, February 9, 1919 [word processed inventory available] 1905-1940 Documents Spanning Decades Book
Address of the Union State Central Committee upon the constitutional amendment extending the elective franchise to citizen soldiers in the field 27 July 1864 Documents Relating to the 1860s Broadside
Address of the yearly meeting of Friends, to Thomas Jefferson and his reply 13 November 1807 Documents relating to 1807 Broadside
The Address of... delivered at Cooper Institute [ed. by C.C. Nott & C. Brainerd] 1860 Documents Relating to the 1860s Pamphlet
An address to President Ulysses S. Grant from the Republican women of Massachusetts on the occasion of inauguration for his second term ca. November 1872-March 1873 Collection relating to Grant's presidency & family with 3 S.B. Anthony items Government document
Adjutant General's Office General Orders No. 1 2 January 1863 Documents Relating to the 1860s Pamphlet
Advertisement for sale of land 22 May 1816 Documents Relating to 1816 Land transaction document
Aerial view of Lincoln's funeral procession, stereocard n.d. Abraham Lincoln or related images Photograph
Affidavit for sworn statement of Andrew Jackson concerning money owed Pierce Butler 17 May 1798 Documents Relating to 1798 Legal document
Affix seal to ratification of Gadsen purchase 29 June 1854 Documents Relating to 1854 Land transaction document
Agreement contract between The Garfield Monument Committee and J.Q.A. Ward, commissioning Garfield memorial pedestal. 12 December 1884 John Quincy Adams Ward archive of designs, drawings, studies, and sketches for entrance to NYSE, statues, memorials, correspondence, etc. Business and financial document
Alabama's first official action to secede due to election of Lincoln 28 November 1860 Documents Relating to the 1860s Government document
Albert Gallatin to John Langdon urging Landon to accept the nomination of vice president 21 May 1812 Five documents to John Langdon regarding his nomination as vice president Correspondence
Albert Sidney Johnston probably to Jefferson Davis, recommending Captain V. Scheliha for an open position in the engineer corps January 25, 1862 Civil War generals from border states: 33 letters and documents Correspondence; Military document
Albert Smith to Aaron Hobart expressing his support for the Bankruptcy Bill and discussing other news 18 January 1822 Aaron Hobart Collection Correspondence
Albert Smith to Franklin Pierce discussing the possibility of appointing Watson Freeman as U.S. Marshall 3 December 1852 Collection of documents relating to U.S. Marshal, Watson Freeman Correspondence
Album autographed by John Quincy Adams and Marquis de Lafayette 1825 Documents Relating to 1825 Book
Album of 200 cartes de visite, most by Brady, including images of Lincoln, generals and freed slaves ca.1865 Unassociated Photographs of the Civil War Photograph
Albumen of David Herold 27 April 1865 Photographs of Lincoln assassination conspirators Photograph
Albumen of Edward Spangler 27 April 1865 Photographs of Lincoln assassination conspirators Photograph
Albumen of George A. Atzerodt 27 April 1865 Photographs of Lincoln assassination conspirators Photograph
Albumen of John Howard's livery & sale stables ca. April 1865 Unassociated Photographs of the Civil War Photograph
Albumen of Lewis Payne 27 April 1865 Photographs of Lincoln assassination conspirators Photograph
Albumen of Michael O'Laughlin 27 April 1865 Photographs of Lincoln assassination conspirators Photograph
Albumen of Michael O'Laughlin 27 April 1865 Photographs of Lincoln assassination conspirators Photograph
Albumen of a military commission ca. 1865 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1865 Photograph; Newspapers and Magazines
Albumen of Samuel Arnold 27 April 1865 Photographs of Lincoln assassination conspirators Photograph
Albumen of Ulysses S. Grant ca. 1880 Documents Relating to the 1880s Photograph
Albumen of Ulysses S. Grant at time of Lincoln funeral ca. 1865/05 Unassociated Photographs of the Civil War Photograph
Albumen print of Lincoln & McClellan at Antietam [published by Gardner] [1862], 1892 Unassociated Photographs of the Civil War Photograph
Alden Bradford to Henry Knox about a visit from Lucy Knox Jr. and the upcoming presidential election 13 August 1800 The Henry Knox Papers [0143] May-August 1800 Correspondence
Alexander Hamilton Stephens to Daniel Webster discussing the upcoming Presidential election 21 August 1852 Documents Relating to 1852 Correspondence
Alexander Hamilton to Edward Carrington on the position of Supervisor of the Revenue for the District of Virginia 21 March 1791 Documents Relating to 1791 Correspondence
Alexander Hamilton to George Washington on the organization of the country and government now peace is official 9 April 1783 The Henry Knox Papers [0057] April 1783 Correspondence; Government document
Alexander Hamilton to Harrison Gray Otis on the presidential election and relations with France and Britain 23 December 1800 Documents Relating to 1800 Correspondence
Alexander Hamilton to Henry Knox requesting information for President George Washington's address to Congress regarding the Northwest Indian War 17 October 1791 The Henry Knox Papers [0102] September-October 1791 Correspondence; Government document
Alexander Hamilton to James Duane asking for help to expedite a congressional action supplying Washington's army in anticipation of the arrival of a French fleet in June 14 May 1780 Documents Relating to 1780 Correspondence
Alexander Hamilton to James McHenry regarding the election, John Adams and political dispositions 27 August 1800 Documents Relating to 1800 Correspondence
Alexander Hamilton to the President and Directors of Bank of the United States requesting they furnish the Collectors of Import and Tonnage with the signatures of the President and Cashier 21 December 1791 Documents Relating to 1791 Correspondence
Alexander Scammell to John Andre informing Andre of execution time 2 October 1780 Documents Relating to 1780 Correspondence
Alexander von Humboldt to James Madison [in French] 21 July 1814 Documents Relating to 1814 Correspondence
Allen J. Richards to his friends regarding his finances 18 April 1865 Collection of Sarah Perot Ogden Correspondence
Amendatory Treaty to the Treaty of June 9, 1863 between the United States of America and the Nez Percé Tribe of Indians 16 February 1869 Collection of printed treaties between the U.S. & Indian Nations Pamphlet; Government document
Amendments proposed to the Bill "to Establish Judicial Courts" July 1789 Collection of letters, documents & briefs from Edmund Pendleton to the Madisons Correspondence
The American Anti-Slavery Almanac, for 1838, being the second after Bissextile or Leap-Year, and the 62nd of American Independence. Adapted to most parts of the United States. ca. 1837 Documents Relating to 1837 Pamphlet
American Colonization Society membership certificate, signed blank ca. 1 December 1833 Documents Relating to 1833 Non-governmental organization document
The American Geography 1789 Documents Relating to 1789 Book
The American Museum: or repository of ancient and modern fugitive pieces, &c. prose and poetical January-June 1789 Documents Relating to 1789 Newspapers and Magazines
American Republican Town Nominations. "Beware of Foreign Influence" ca. 1845 Documents Relating to 1845 Broadside
Americanism in Religion 30 November 1908 Documents Relating to the 1900s Pamphlet
Amnesty proclamation and third annual message of Abraham Lincoln, President of the United States ... 9 December 1863 Documents Relating to the 1860s Pamphlet
Amos Kendall to Francis P. Blair regarding an upcoming duel 9 July 1829 Archive of correspondence relating to the Blair family, including letters of Roger B. Taney, Jackson, Welles Correspondence
Analysis of the Lincoln-Douglas debates 4 February 1926 Documents Relating to the 1920s Government document
Andrew Belcher to Henry Knox introducing the Reverend Doctor Brown, a clergyman in the Church of Scotland 26 September 1791 The Henry Knox Papers [0102] September-October 1791 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson Jr. to Andrew Jackson Donelson requesting his presence on behalf of his father 9 May 1844 Documents Relating to 1836 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson Jr. to Francis P. Blair asking for help in graduating from West Point military academy 16 June 1855 Archive of correspondence relating to the Blair family, including letters of Roger B. Taney, Jackson, Welles Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Abner Lawson Duncan requesting he introduce his aide-de-camp, Major Glossel, to significant society in New Orleans 11 March 1823 Documents Relating to 1823 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Alexander Mouton thanking Mouton and the Louisiana legislature for a resolution that repaid to him a fine 5 June 1843 Documents Relating to 1843 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Alice Egerton responding to her request for a lock of hair 25 October 1842 Documents Relating to 1842 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Amos Kendall about the support of the people 2 July 1829 Documents Relating to 1829 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Amos Kendall discussing the Nullification Crisis and his own general health 26 April 1844 Documents Relating to 1844 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Amos Kendall giving his deposition 6 November 1841 Documents Relating to 1841 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Andrew Haynes reagrding the battle at Fort Bowyer 17 September 1814 Documents Relating to 1814 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Andrew Hynes regarding the battle at Fort Bowyer 17 September 1814 Documents Relating to 1814 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Andrew Jackson, Jr. regarding the health of a girl named Hanna 22 December 1833 Documents Relating to 1833 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Benjamin F. Butler on his cabinet, finances and the church 4 April 1839 Documents Relating to 1839 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Benjamin F. Butler regarding the Panic of 1837 24 June 1837 Documents Relating to 1837 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Carey A. Harris criticizing paying John Ross to attend Congress 15 October 1836 Documents Relating to 1836 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Charles Lynch, regarding countermanding order for troops to help Texans 7 August 1836 Documents Relating to 1836 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Daniel T. Patterson 8 April 1818 Documents Relating to 1818 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to David Holmes regarding an attack on the Creek Indians 4 November 1813 Documents Relating to 1813 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to the Democratic Committee of Pennsylvania on gubernatorial candidates 25 July 1835 Documents Relating to 1835 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to E. B. Penrose declining an invitation to attend militia training 9 October 1836 Documents Relating to 1836 Correspondence; Military document
Andrew Jackson to E. D. Williams, O. Jones, William Butler, Moses Dawson and others, thanking them for their invitation to a public dinner 16 February 1837 Documents Relating to 1837 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to E. S. Johnson 14 December 1842 Documents Relating to 1842 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Edward B. Donelson telling his troublesome nephew to pursue his education 9 February 1844 Documents Relating to 1844 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Edward G. W. Butler declining an invitation 12 February 1829 Documents Relating to 1829 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Edward Livingston regarding a bronze casting of Napoleon 21 January 1818 Documents Relating to 1818 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Eliza Farquahar discussing marriage 28 August 1832 Documents Relating to 1832 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Emily Ward thanking her for a recent letter 24 December 1836 The Personal side of the Presidency: 32 letters and documents Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Emma Y. Donelson concerning family, friends and his health 30 April 1845 Documents Relating to 1845 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Ezra Stiles Ely concerning personal attacks on Jackson and his wife 19 May 1827 Documents Relating to 1827 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Frederick W. Porter refusing 'charity' of a membership to the American Sunday School Union ca. December 1838 Documents Relating to 1838 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to George Gibson appealing for an increase in Captain Thornton's salary 15 October 1822 Documents Relating to 1822 Correspondence; Military document
Andrew Jackson to George Graham regarding Cherokee Indians 19 August 1817 Documents Relating to 1817 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to George Pessenger and William P. Varian thanking them for sending a side of beef 15 April 1835 Documents Relating to 1835 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to George Poindexter introducing him to Rev. Austin Dickinson 7 December 1820 Documents Relating to 1820 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Hardy M. Cryer on trade with the West Indies, the French revolution of 1830 and his late wife 18 October 1830 Documents Relating to 1830 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Hardy M. Cryer regarding a visit to Sumner County, Tennessee 1 March 1827 Documents Relating to 1827 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Hardy Murfree Cryer regarding a runaway slave 12 July 1823 Documents Relating to 1823 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Henry Sherburne re: Treaty with the Chickasaw Nation 18 August 1818 Documents Relating to 1818 Correspondence; Government document
Andrew Jackson to Henry Toland agreeing to pay off some of his adopted son's debts 21 August 1835 Documents Relating to 1835 Correspondence; Business and financial document
Andrew Jackson to Isaac Dutton Barnard, William Marks, John B. Steneger, D. M. Miller and J. B. Sutherland asking for advice on a pardon 10 May 1830 Documents Relating to 1830 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to James A. Hamilton 23 February 1833 Documents Relating to 1833 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to James Monroe recommending Crittenden for an unidentified post 8 October 1819 Documents Relating to 1819 Correspondence; Government document
Andrew Jackson to James Monroe regarding delayed supplies 13 January 1815 Documents Relating to 1815 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to James Monroe regarding his successful treaty negotiations with the Cherokee and Chickasaw Indians 23 October 1816 Documents Relating to 1816 Correspondence; Government document; Land transaction document
Andrew Jackson to James T. Armstrong concerning studies and subordination 28 January 1844 Documents Relating to 1844 Correspondence; Military document
Andrew Jackson to James W. Breedlove regarding "The Kentuckian on Martial Law" 17 February 1843 Collection of nine letters from Andrew Jackson to James Winchester and James Breedlove Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to James W. Breedlove regarding the death of Federalism 25 July 1843 Collection of nine letters from Andrew Jackson to James Winchester and James Breedlove Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to James W. Breedlove regarding falsehoods of "Kentuckian on Martial Law" 11 January 1843 Collection of nine letters from Andrew Jackson to James Winchester and James Breedlove Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to James W. Breedlove regarding his anger about Senator Conrad's attack on him 1 August 1842 Collection of nine letters from Andrew Jackson to James Winchester and James Breedlove Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to James W. Breedlove regarding his improving health and congratulations on Breedlove's appointment 8 May 1843 Collection of nine letters from Andrew Jackson to James Winchester and James Breedlove Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to James W. Breedlove regarding Martin's history of Louisiana and Clay's attacks on him 3 October 1842 Collection of nine letters from Andrew Jackson to James Winchester and James Breedlove Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to James W. Breedlove regarding the treatment of prisoners captured by the Mexicans during the Mexican War 27 February 1843 Collection of nine letters from Andrew Jackson to James Winchester and James Breedlove Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to James Winchester regarding procedures of court of inquiry 15 May 1815 Collection of nine letters from Andrew Jackson to James Winchester and James Breedlove Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to James Winchester regarding a tour to "Bluff and Back Again" 12 March 1821 Collection of nine letters from Andrew Jackson to James Winchester and James Breedlove Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Jean B. Plaunche regarding a Whig victory in the election 25 October 1841 Documents Relating to 1841 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to John C. Calhoun about the removal of intruders on Cherokee land on the Georgia frontier 26 July 1820 Documents Relating to 1820 Correspondence; Government document
Andrew Jackson to John C. Calhoun regarding monetary matters 15 March 1820 Documents Relating to 1820 Correspondence; Military document
Andrew Jackson to John C. Calhoun regarding slavery 27 April 1820 Documents Relating to 1820 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to John C. Calhoun regarding a treaty with the Chickasaw nation 30 November 1818 Documents Relating to 1818 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to John C. Calhoun regarding the war against the Seminole Indians 2 June 1818 Documents Relating to 1818 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to John Coffee about Indian affairs 4 October 1829 Documents Relating to 1829 Correspondence; Government document
Andrew Jackson to John P. Hickman regarding his service during the War of 1812 26 December 1837 Documents Relating to 1837 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to John Reid regarding the Treaty of Fort Jackson 9 August 1814 Documents Relating to 1814 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to John Sevier regarding military matters 2 January 1806 Documents Relating to 1806 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Jonathan Harvey thanking him for providing the address of Abner Greenleaf 6 May 1828 Documents Relating to 1828 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Joseph Conn Guild regarding the Republican Party 24 April 1835 Documents Relating to 1835 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to L. Jones cancelling a slave purchase 25 March 1832 Documents Relating to 1832 Correspondence; Business and financial document
Andrew Jackson to Levi Woodbury introducing him to Henry Lee and requesting his assistance on his research of a recent war 23 June 1828 Documents Relating to 1828 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Lewis Cass about Christian missions to the Indians west of the Mississippi 8 April 1833 Documents Relating to 1833 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Lewis Cass about generals' authority to negotiate with Choctaws 10 February 1832 Documents Relating to 1832 Correspondence; Military document; Government document
Andrew Jackson to Littleton W. Tazewell on the boundary between US and Spanish Texas along the Sabine 24 February 1832 Documents Relating to 1832 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Mary E. Polk concerning his health and a visit from Major Donelson 22 December 1836 The Personal side of the Presidency: 32 letters and documents Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Mary P. Payson expressing his sentiment 31 August 1842 Collection of documents relating to religion and spirituality Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Maunsel White about cotton, crops, friends and relations with Britain 1 January 1842 Documents Relating to 1842 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Morven M. Jones discussing the Presidential candidates 25 June 1844 Documents Relating to 1844 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Moses Dawson concerning the economic panic of 1834 4 March 1834 Documents Relating to 1834 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Mr. Peal regarding the sale and delivery of slaves to his plantation 30 January 1819 Documents Relating to 1819 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Peter Hagner challenging the issue of expenses 26 May 1821 Documents Relating to 1821 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to R.W. Latham discussing a general purchase of slaves 28 December 1843 Documents Relating to 1843 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Rachel Jackson concerning investigations into his conduct during the First Seminole War 25 January 1819 Documents Relating to 1819 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Rachel Jackson outlying his travel plans before he can return to Nashville 25 April 1814 Documents Relating to 1814 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Richard G. Dunlap attacking those he blamed for the Petticoat Affair 18 July 1831 Documents Relating to 1831 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Richard G. Dunlap regarding charges made my political enemies 29 August 1831 Documents Relating to 1831 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Richard K. Call trying to reconcile him with Joseph M. White 5 September 1826 Documents Relating to 1826 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Richard Keith Call giving him advice on politics 28 August 1822 Documents Relating to 1822 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Robert Andrews ordering provisions 14 March 1813 Documents Relating to 1813 Correspondence; Military document
Andrew Jackson to Robert Armstrong about Texas annexation 17 October 1844 Documents Relating to 1844 Correspondence; Government document
Andrew Jackson to Samuel Carswell requesting he extend a line of credit to John H. Eaton 13 January 1817 Documents Relating to 1817 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Samuel D. Ingham about punishment for a customs official 8 March 1830 Documents Relating to 1830 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Samuel Smith regarding the Maysville Road bill 14 June 1830 Documents Relating to 1830 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Susan Decatur rejecting her request to install an acquaintance of hers in a governmental position 24 June 1831 Documents Relating to 1831 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to T. Grover et. al. about Governor Wolf and the state election 4 September 1835 Documents Relating to 1835 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Thomas J. Donelson regarding the duties of the latter 21 March 1843 Documents Relating to 1843 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Thomas Swann requesting details of a case 14 November 1831 Documents relating to Presidential Pardons Correspondence; Government document; Legal document
Andrew Jackson to Tilghman Ashurst Howard about various matters 28 August 1833 Documents Relating to 1833 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to unknown regarding the movements of some former slaves 25 January 1838 Documents Relating to 1838 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to William B. Lewis on the nullification crisis 28 August 1832 Documents Relating to 1832 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to William Blount regarding the war of 1812 27 August 1814 Documents Relating to 1814 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to William H. Crawford regarding the examination of forts in the south 23 March 1816 Documents Relating to 1816 Correspondence; Military document
Andrew Jackson to William H. Crawford regarding a muster roll of volunteers 6 August 1816 Documents Relating to 1816 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to William H. Ellis at the end of his term as President 25 February 1837 Documents Relating to 1837 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to William Rabun requesting the arrest of Obediah Wright for murdering several Chehaw Indians 7 May 1818 The massacre of Chehaw Indians by Georgia militia Correspondence; Legal document; Military document
Andrew Jackson to William Russell desiring the annexation of Texas and other political matters 8 July 1844 Documents Relating to 1844 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Wilson Lumpkin concerning the governance of Indian tribes 15 February 1828 Documents Relating to 1828 Correspondence
Andrew Jackson to Zell E. Morton 22 September 1840 Documents Relating to 1840 Correspondence
Andrew Johnson bestows an award on two members of the Blackfoot tribe 14 November 1863 Documents Relating to the 1860s Government document
Andrew Johnson to Alfred O. Nicholson regarding the concept of popular sovereignty 18 January 1848 Documents Relating to 1848 Correspondence
Andrew Johnson to D. J. Patterson discussing appointments, politicians and the Democratic party 23 January 1858 Documents Relating to 1858 Correspondence
Andrew Johnson to the Editors of the Daily National Intelligencer on being misquoted regarding the Homestead Act 22 April 1852 Collection of 2 items concerning Andrew Johnson Correspondence; Newspapers and Magazines
Andrew Johnson to Hugh McCulloch requesting an interview with the Secretary of State ca. 1865-1869 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1865-1929 Correspondence
Andrew Johnson to John Young Mason endorsing Baird Scott Hopkins as a midshipman 21 January 1848 Documents Relating to 1848 Correspondence; Government document
Andrew Johnson to unknown regarding his candidacy and internal policy 15 May 1853 Documents Relating to 1853 Correspondence
Andrew Johnson to William H. Seward re: affairs in Texas July 1867 Documents Relating to the 1860s Correspondence
Andrew Johnson to William M. Lawery about his political career 24 November 1856 Documents Relating to 1856 Correspondence
Andrew Johnson to William M. Lowry apologizing for not being able to help him keep his job 12 August 1850 Documents Relating to 1850 Correspondence
Andrew Johnson to William M. Lowry regarding the political situation in Tennessee and the state of the Democratic party 16 August 1857 Documents Relating to 1857 Correspondence
Andrew Johnson's Appointment of Thomas W. Ward collector of Customs at Corpus Christi 6 October 1866 Documents Relating to the 1860s Government document
Andrew T. Judson to William S. Holabird suggesting a previous case that might offer precedent for the Amistad one 10 November 1839 Papers related to the Amistad mutiny Correspondence
Anecdote about Lincoln's kindness towards a wounded Confederate soldier n.d. Collection of letters, clipped signatures, and news clippings from Lincoln's cabinet members Correspondence
Ann Gerry to unknown discussing making a claim to Congress for the remaining salary of her late husband 3 October 1832 Documents Relating to 1832 Correspondence
Anne Brown Adams to Alexander M. Ross discussing the election of Benjamin Harrison and her mistrust of Democrats and temperance associations 2 December 1888 Collection of John Brown documents from Alexander M. Ross Correspondence
Annotated manuscript copy of the 1732 acts of Parliament ca. 1762-1767 Documents Relating to 1754-1764 Government document
Announcement of the passage of the Embargo Act to port collectors 22 December 1807 Documents Relating to 1807 Correspondence
Annual message of the President [incomplete] ca. 1 December 1862 Documents Relating to the 1860s Government document
Another view of Roosevelt petting an eagle, while a Rough Rider tames a lion cub n.d. Photographs related to Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders Photograph
Anson Jones to M. P. Norton regarding politics and being elected President 13 April 1844 Texana collection Correspondence
Answer to Mr. Binney's reply to 'remarks' on his treatise on the habeas corpus 1862 Pamphlets related to President Lincoln's suspension of habeas corpus Pamphlet
Anthony Wayne to George Washington expressing frustration with contradictory accounts from New York 25 December 1780 Documents Relating to 1780 Correspondence
Anthony Wayne to Henry Knox declining a military appointment 1 April 1792 The Henry Knox Papers [0108] April 1792 Correspondence; Military document
An Appeal for the Union. Letter from the Hon. Robert J. Walker 30 September 1856 Documents Relating to 1856 Pamphlet; Correspondence
Appeal from the Western Sanitary Commission to President Abraham Lincoln regarding the condition of freed slaves 6 November 1863 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1863 Broadside
An Appendix to the Notes on Virginia Relative to the Murder of Logan's Family 1800 Documents Relating to 1800 Pamphlet
Appointing Madison as his attorney for lands granted to him in Louisiana 23 December 1806 Documents Relating to 1806 Correspondence
Appointment of Anson Burlingame as envoy extraordinary to China 15 July 1861 Documents Relating to the 1860s Government document
Appointment of Benjamin Morgan as member of Legislative Council for Louisiana 13 August 1804 Documents Relating to 1804 Government document
Appointment of Branch W. Miller as midshipman 8 March 1814 Documents Relating to 1814 Military document
Appointment of Carey A. Harris as interim Secretary of War 23 October 1835 Documents Relating to 1835 Government document; Military document
Appointment of Cephas Brainerd, interim arbitrator (c/s Seward) 6 September 1862 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1862 Government document
Appointment of commissioner Elijah Brigham [c/s Pickering] 29 August 1798 Documents Relating to 1798 Government document
Appointment of David B. Mitchell as Commissioner of the United States 28 October 1817 Documents Relating to 1817 Government document
Appointment of David Rittenhouse commissioner for subscriptions of the Bank of United States 19 March 1791 Documents Relating to 1791 Business and financial document; Government document
Appointment of Edward M. McCook to Brigadier General of Volunteers 30 April 1864 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1864 Military document
Appointment of Eleazor D. Wood to major in the corps of engineers 2 August 1813 Documents Relating to 1813 Government document; Military document
Appointment of George C. Munson as Assayer of the United States Mint at Denver, Colorado 27 July 1886 Documents Relating to the 1880s Government document
Appointment of George Craft as sailing master 17 August 1814 Documents Relating to 1814 Military document
Appointment of George D. LaRoche as sailing master 31 August 1813 Documents Relating to 1813 Military document
Appointment of George Stoneman 1 June 1868 Documents Relating to the 1860s Government document
Appointment of James Madison Porter, Secretary of War 8 March 1843 Documents Relating to 1843 Government document
Appointment of James R. Partridge as Minister Resident of the United States at Honduras 21 February 1862 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1862 Government document
Appointment of John Chew as midshipman 1 December 1809 Documents Relating to 1809 Military document
Appointment of John Crean as midshipman 1 February 1814 Documents Relating to 1814 Military document
Appointment of John G. Butler, Chief Coiner, Philadelphia (c/s Seward) 9 November 1863 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1863 Military document
Appointment of John Geary as governor of the territory of Kansas 31 July 1856 Documents Relating to 1856 Government document
Appointment of John Wheeler, Superintendent of the Branch Mint at Charlotte 17 January 1837 Currency, Counterfeiting and Coins Government document
Appointment of Joshua Potts as Navy Agent 21 April 1812 Documents Relating to 1812 Military document
Appointment of Levett Harris to secretary to legation at St. Petersburg, Russia 19 July 1813 Documents Relating to 1813 Government document
Appointment of Morris S. Miller to negotiate a treaty with the Seneca Indians of New York 26 March 1819 Documents Relating to 1819 Government document
Appointment of Robert Morris as judge of district court in New Jersey 28 August 1790 Documents Relating to 1790 Government document
Appointment of Robert S. Falconer to Surgeon's Mate in the U.S. Navy 28 March 1820 Documents Relating to 1820 Government document; Military document
Appointment of Samuel C. Crafts as Commissioner for fifth division of Vermont 7 March 1799 Documents Relating to 1799 Government document
Appointment of Samuel Nicholson as Commander of Frigate Deane 14 August 1777 Documents Relating to 1777 Military document
Appointment of Solomon Lincoln as Marshal for Massachusetts 10 March 1841 The Personal side of the Presidency: 32 letters and documents Government document
Appointment of Thomas Ap Catesby Jones to Master Commandant in U.S. Navy 28 March 1823 Documents Relating to 1820 Military document
Appointment of William Eustis as Secretary of War 7 March 1809 Documents Relating to 1809 Government document
Appointment of William North as an Adjutant General with the rank of Brigadier General in the United States Army 17 October 1799 Documents Relating to 1799 Government document; Military document
Appointment of William S. Holabird as US Attorney for the District of Connecticut 2 July 1834 Papers related to the Amistad mutiny Legal document; Government document
Appointment of William Siler as U.S. Consul at Capetown 30 June 1881 Documents Relating to the 1880s Government document
Appointment of Winthrop Sargent as Adjutant and Inspector General of the army 21 April 1792 The Henry Knox Papers [0108] April 1792 Correspondence; Military document
Argument of John Quincy Adams, before the Supreme Court of the United States : in the case of the United States, appellants, vs. Cinque, and others... 1841 Documents Relating to 1841 Pamphlet
Arkansas land grant 27 September 1821 Documents Relating to 1821 Land transaction document
Arthur E. Bostwick to John H. Gundlach regarding a photograph 28 April 1922 Collection relating to Grant's presidency & family with 3 S.B. Anthony items Correspondence
Arthur Lee to James Madison regarding the rejection of a British peace offer 24 May 1782 Documents Relating to 1782 Correspondence; Government document
Articles of capitulation settled at Yorktown 19 October 1781 The Henry Knox Papers [0034] October 1781 Military document
Artillery advancing n.d. Photographs related to Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders Photograph
As one southerner to another: [Lincoln and the Declaration of Independence] 1943 Documents Relating to the 1940s-1960s Pamphlet
The Assassin's Vision ca. 1865 Cartes de visites Artwork
At the deathbed of Abraham Lincoln ca. 1925 Collection of letters, clipped signatures, and news clippings from Lincoln's cabinet members Newspapers and Magazines
At the grave of Lt. Quentin Roosevelt ca. 1918 Photographs related to Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders Photograph
The Atlas. [Vol. 6, no. 164 (January 11, 1838)] 11 January 1838 Collection of documents relating to religion and spirituality Newspapers and Magazines
Augustine Henry Shepperd to Mr. Murphy about President Jackson's appointments 19 February 1829 Documents Relating to 1829 Correspondence
Aurora General Advertiser No. 2735 30 December 1799 Documents Relating to 1799 Newspapers and Magazines
Authorisation to affix the seal to the proclamation concerning the eight hours law 19 May 1869 Documents Relating to the 1860s Government document
Authorities cited antagonistic to Horace Binney's conclusions on the writ of habeas corpus 1862 Pamphlets related to President Lincoln's suspension of habeas corpus Pamphlet
Authority to Affix seal of U.S. to letter to Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria 28 September 1899 Documents Relating to the 1890s Government document
Authority to affix the Seal of the United States to the pardon of William J. Porter 18 February 1864 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1864 Government document; Legal document
Authority to affix the seal of the United States to a treaty concluded with the Cherokee Indians on the 22nd day of February 1853 7 April 1855 Documents Relating to 1855 Government document
Authority to affix seal to additional article to slave trade treaty with Britain 5 March 1863 Documents Relating to the 1860s Government document; Legal document
Authority to affix the seal to arrest warrant of seven men 24 January 1857 Documents Relating to 1857 Legal document
Authority to affix the seal to letter of marque to R. B. Forbes 8 October 1861 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1861 Government document
Authority to affix the seal to Lincoln's Proclamation 24 September 1862 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1862 Government document
Authority to affix the seal to the pardon of Charles Hughes 6 November 1863 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1863 Government document; Legal document
Authority to affix the seal to the pardon of Henry Fort 10 January 1863 Collection of Presidential Pardons Government document
Authority to affix the seal to pardon of James Ackerman 20 February 1864 Documents Relating to the 1860s Government document; Legal document
Authority to affix the seal to pardon of James Brady, for theft of mail 10 May 1864 Documents Relating to the 1860s Legal document
Authority to affix seal to pardon of Jane Irvin 5 October 1872 Documents Relating to the 1870s Government document
Authority to affix the seal to the pardon of Peyton R. Sides 17 February 1845 Documents Relating to 1845 Government document; Legal document
Authority to affix the seal to pardon of William F. Sterling, convicted of counterfeiting ca. 1846 Currency, Counterfeiting and Coins Legal document
Authority to affix the seal to proclamation declaring the end of war in Texas 20 August 1866 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1865-1929 Government document
Authority to affix the seal to a proclamation for the celebration of George Washington's birthday 19 February 1862 Documents Relating to the 1860s Government document
Authority to affix the seal to proclamation for day of Thanksgiving 15 July 1863 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1863 Government document
Authority to affix the seal to treaty with Miami Indians of Indiana 19 August 1854 Documents Relating to 1854 Government document
Authority to affix the seal to a treaty with the Shoshonee Goship Indians 17 January 1865 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1865 Government document
Authority to affix the seal to a treaty with Umpqua Indians and the Calapooia Indians in the Umpqua Valley 30 March 1855 Documents Relating to 1855 Government document
Authority to affix the seal, for the pardon of Robert Armstrong 11 December 1868 Collection of Presidential Pardons Government document
Authority to affix the seal...to treat...on...suppression of African slave trade 4 April 1862 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1862 Government document
Authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal of the United States to the pardon of William Edwards 28 March 1861 Documents Relating to the 1860s Government document
Authority to the Secretary of State to affix the seal to the pardon of Diogenes Wetmore for fraud 19 March 1860 Collection of Presidential Pardons Government document; Legal document
Authorization for James Buchanan to conclude a Consular Convention with Great Britain 1 November 1854 Documents Relating to 1854 Government document
Authorization for Richard Rush to prosecute claim to the Smithsonian bequest 8 July 1836 Documents Relating to 1836 Government document
Authorization for the Secretary of State to affix the United States seal to President Lincoln's proclamation 19 November 1864 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1864 Government document
Authorization for transfer of funds 10 July 1822 Documents Relating to 1822 Government document; Military document; Business and financial document
Authorization for William Lee to return to Virginia 20 October 1779 Documents Relating to 1779 Government document; Legal document
Authorization to affix the seal of the United States 4 August 1851 Documents Relating to 1851 Government document
Authorization to affix the Seal of the United States to a proclamation of war with Mexico 13 May 1846 Documents Relating to 1846 Government document
Authorization to the Secretary of State to affix the seal of the United States to the pardon of Milo Thornton for counterfeiting coins 29 March 1861 Collection of Presidential Pardons Legal document; Government document
Autograph manuscript map of Boston drawn and annotated by Trumbull September 1775 Documents Relating to 1775 Map
B. Krepp to Nathaniel Wordin describing a wagon journey to Jackson, Mississippi 21 December 1835 Collection of 15 items related to the Mississippi territory, the Smith family, and the treason trial of Aaron Burr Correspondence
B.S. Clark to "Ever Remmebered Cousin" 25 August 1864 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1864 Correspondence
Bank of the Metropolis check for twenty dollars 8 January 1835 Currency, Counterfeiting and Coins Business and financial document
Bartholomew Dandridge to Henry Knox forwarding a letter January 1795 The Henry Knox Papers [0125] January-March 1795 Correspondence
Bartholomew Dandridge to Henry Knox with a request for an appointment with the President August 1793 The Henry Knox Papers [0119] July-September 1793 Correspondence; Government document
Battle at Princeton ca. 1786-1789 Portraits of historical figures: engravings, lithographs, photographs Artwork
Battle of Monmouth 1858 Portraits of historical figures: engravings, lithographs, photographs Artwork
The battle of New Orleans 1856 Portraits of historical figures: engravings, lithographs, photographs Artwork
Battle of New Orleans and Death of Major General Packenham ca. 1816 Documents Relating to 1816 Artwork
Before Election. After Election. 1864 Election of 1864 Union party ballots Miscellany
Beginning of the great hunt, President Roosevelt and party entering the bear country. 1905 Stereoviews of Roosevelt as President and Rough Rider Photograph
Behind the scenes.' By Elizabeth Keckley, formerly a slave, yet more recently modiste, and friend to Mrs. Abraham Lincoln 1868 Documents Relating to the 1860s Book
Bell Wharton to Joseph M. Maitland reporting her shock at the news of Lincoln's assassination ca. 15 April 1865 Collection of Joseph M. Maitland Correspondence
Benjamin Franklin to Comte de Moustier regarding observations on Congress and hopes for France 27 April 1789 Collection of letters to the French Ambassador to America, Comte de Moustier, from various American statesmen and Lafayette Correspondence
Benjamin Franklin to John Jay regarding Jean-Antoine Hudon and a bust of George Washington 26 October 1785 Documents Relating to 1785 Correspondence
Benjamin Harrison and William Fisher Wharton to President Roberto Sacasa of Nicaragua regarding Romuldo Pasheco's end of service as United States Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary 1 September 1891 Documents Relating to the 1890s Correspondence
Benjamin Harrison to Anna Harrison Morris re: prayers for a relative and worries of office 5 December 1890 Documents Relating to the 1890s Correspondence
Benjamin Harrison to Charles Hedges thanking him for editing a copy of his speeches 23 March 1892 Documents Relating to the 1890s Correspondence
Benjamin Harrison to "Dear Judge" regarding salaries and a river and harbor bill 3 March 1885 Documents Relating to the 1880s Correspondence
Benjamin Harrison to Murat Halstead, concerning his recent trip to New York and Brooklyn 17 May 1894 Documents Relating to the 1890s Correspondence
Benjamin Harrison to Sen. Joseph R. Hawley re: his loneliness and an invitation to dinner 10 November 1889 Documents Relating to the 1880s Correspondence
Benjamin Hichborn to Henry Knox about business and American neutrality 19 October 1793 The Henry Knox Papers [0120] October-December 1793 Correspondence
Benjamin Hichborn to Henry Knox discussing Mr. Frederick in the government and other matters 5 March 1789 The Henry Knox Papers [0088] March-April 1789 Correspondence
Benjamin Hichborn to Henry Knox requesting an appointment for his nephew 28 July 1789 The Henry Knox Papers [0090] July-August 1789 Correspondence
Benjamin K. Pierce to his father, Benjamin Pierce, including postscripts by Franklin Pierce regarding Gen. Jackson & his cabinet 10 December 1835 Documents Relating to 1835 Correspondence
Benjamin Lincoln to George Washington concerning Shays' rebellion 4 December 1786 Documents Relating to 1786 Correspondence; Military document
Benjamin Lincoln to George Washington on the situation of Charlestown 3 August 1781 The Henry Knox Papers [0032] August 1781 Military document
Benjamin Lincoln to Henry Knox about military repairs and administration 28 August 1782 The Henry Knox Papers [0045] August 1782 Correspondence; Military document
Benjamin Lincoln to Henry Knox asking for help securing work 31 May 1789 The Henry Knox Papers [0089] May-June 1789 Correspondence
Benjamin Lincoln to Henry Knox regarding appointments to the judiciary 18 July 1789 The Henry Knox Papers [0090] July-August 1789 Correspondence
Benjamin Rush to James Madison regarding a pamphlet and a sermon 24 April 1790 Documents Relating to 1790 Correspondence
Benjamin Rush to Mr. Fitssimons about a funding act 19 February 1790 Documents Relating to 1790 Correspondence
Benjamin Smead to Moody Bedel reporting on the state of his regiment at the end of the War of 1812 26 February 1815 Documents relating to Moody Bedel Correspondence; Military document
Benjamin Stoddert to Henry Knox informing Knox that his son, Lieutenant Henry Jackson Knox, will be assigned to the "Constellation" under Captain James Barron 6 August 1799 The Henry Knox Papers [0140] May-August 1799 Correspondence; Military document
Benjamin Tallmadge to James McHenry discussing general issues, including politics and the War of 1812 29 November 1812 Documents Relating to 1812 Correspondence
Benjamin Tappan to Francis P. Blair regarding the action of William Henry Harrison in War of 1812 31 August 1840 Archive of correspondence relating to the Blair family, including letters of Roger B. Taney, Jackson, Welles Correspondence
Benjamin Waller to James Madison re: lawsuit between James Madison, Sr and Carter Braxton 14 April 1761 Collection of letters, documents & briefs from Edmund Pendleton to the Madisons Correspondence; Land transaction document
Benjamin Waterhouse to Lucy Knox about Knox's daughter-in-law and asking for Henry Knox's opinions on establishing a US navy 6 February 1818 The Henry Knox Papers [0159] Post-1806 Correspondence
Benjamin Williams Crowninshield to David Porter regarding the latter's promotion to the Board of the Naval Commission 28 February 1815 Documents Relating to 1815 Correspondence
A Bill for Establishing a System of Public Education ca. 24 October 1817 Documents Relating to 1817 Government document
Bill for surveying and patenting land 25 January 1774 Documents Relating to 1765-1774 Land transaction document
Bill for two books for Thomas Jefferson 2 May 1803 Documents Relating to 1803 Business and financial document
Bill of sale to Andrew Johnson for a slave girl named Dolly 2 January 1843 Documents Relating to 1843 Business and financial document
Biographical oration on President William Henry Harrison ca. 4 March 1841 Documents Relating to 1841 Miscellany
Biographical sketch of Samuel B. Webb n.d. The Henry Knox Papers [0161] Undated: Revolutionary War Military document
Blank form to promote militia members with instructions on following orders 1779-1780 Documents Relating to 1779 Military document
Bond on the estate of John M. Bingley 3 April 1837 Documents Relating to 1837 Legal document; Business and financial document
Booker T. Washington to Anne Abbott regarding female missionaries 23 April 1892 Documents Relating to the 1890s Correspondence
Boston Courier report of the Union Meeting in Faneuil Hall 8 December 1859 Documents Relating to 1859 Pamphlet; Newspapers and Magazines
Boston daily advertiser. [Vol. 105 no. 90 (April 17, 1865)] 17 April 1865 Collection of miscellaneous Civil War-era newspapers Newspapers and Magazines
Boston Gazette Extra, No. 2 [preparing for war] 2 November 1807 Documents Relating to 1807 Broadside
Boston Patriot Vol. 3, no. 35 30 June 1810 Documents Relating to 1810 Newspapers and Magazines
Boston Patriot Vol. 3, no. 36 4 July 1810 Documents Relating to 1810 Newspapers and Magazines
Bound collection of 45 Congressional speeches of various people 1840-1841 Documents Relating to 1840 Book; Government document
Brady cabinet card and carte de visites of Lincoln February 1861, February 1864 Civil War Photographs Photograph
Brief Appeals for the Loyal Cause 1863 Civil war loyalty pamphlets Pamphlet
British soldier's journal detailing New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania engagements during the Revolutionary War 27 August 1776 - 1777 Items pertaining to British soldier Henry Rooke Diary; Military document
The British surrendering their arms to Gen: Washington after their defeat at York Town in Virginia October 1781 28 January 1819 Documents Relating to 1819 Artwork
Broadside describing the Confederate attack of Fort Sumter, South Carolina 13 April 1861 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1861 Broadside
Broadside regarding bringing rioters to justice for the Whiskey Rebellion 25 July 1794 Documents Relating to 1794 Broadside; Government document
Bronze medal by Anthony Paquet 1864 Unassociated Civil War Documents 1864 Object
Broughton's Monthly Planet Reader and Astrological Journal. 1860 Documents Relating to the 1860s Pamphlet
Browntone silverprint of beardless Lincoln, by Hesler 1860 Documents Relating to the 1860s Photograph
Buchanan and Breckinridge. The Democratic hand-book, compiled by Mich. W. Cluskey, of Washington City, D.C. … 1856 Documents Relating to 1856 Pamphlet
Bureaux-Pusy to Thomas Jefferson requesting assistance [in French] 11 August 1801 Documents Relating to 1801 Correspondence
Bust portrait engraving of young-looking Ulysses S. Grant with two stars visible on his jacket. 1865 Collection relating to Grant's presidency & family with 3 S.B. Anthony items Artwork
Bust portrait of Abraham Lincoln n.d. Album of abolitionist cartes de visite Photograph
Bust portrait of Grant 1861-1865 Collection relating to Grant's presidency & family with 3 S.B. Anthony items Artwork
Bust portrait of Grant in civilian dress. 1879 Collection relating to Grant's presidency & family with 3 S.B. Anthony items Artwork
Bust portrait of Grant with three stars visible on his uniform 1861-1865 Collection relating to Grant's presidency & family with 3 S.B. Anthony items Artwork
Bust portrait of Grant with three stars visible on his uniform 1861-1865 Collection relating to Grant's presidency & family with 3 S.B. Anthony items Artwork
Bust portrait of Grant with three stars visible on his uniform 1861-1865 Collection relating to Grant's presidency & family with 3 S.B. Anthony items Artwork
Bust portrait of Grant with two stars visible on his uniform 1861-1865 Collection relating to Grant's presidency & family with 3 S.B. Anthony items Artwork
Bust portrait of Grant with two stars visible on his uniform 1861-1865 Collection relating to Grant's presidency & family with 3 S.B. Anthony items Artwork
Bust portrait of Grant with two stars visible on his uniform jacket. 1861-1865 Collection relating to Grant's presidency & family with 3 S.B. Anthony items Artwork