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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Check of Robert Irwin to Abraham Lincoln]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[This Springfield Marine &amp; Fire Insurance Company bank draft for $50 payable to Abraham Lincoln is one of two bank drafts Lincoln purchased before his trip to speak at Cooper Union in New York City. While Lincoln used the other draft, he retained this one and never used it. The check is signed by Robert Irwin, ]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Irwin, Robert; Springfield Marine &amp; Fire Insurance Co.]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1860-02-22]]></dcterms:date>
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    <dcterms:language><![CDATA[en]]></dcterms:language>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[300022]]></dcterms:identifier>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[T1860.02.22]]></dcterms:identifier>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[239516]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Demurrer in Henrichsen v. Laughery]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln writes and submits his demurrer on behalf of John E. Laughery who is accused by Michael Henrichsen of stealing a cow. Henrichsen sues Laughery for slander.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Lincoln, Abraham]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1860-03-19]]></dcterms:date>
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    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[300053]]></dcterms:identifier>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[T1860.03.19]]></dcterms:identifier>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[3554 (legal)]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Joseph Proctor to unknown]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Joseph Proctor writes his father and brother that he and Lizzie are enjoying good fortune. His engagement ends that evening and they plan to leave for Ireland at 10 PM on a steamer. Proctor states that his performances have been well received and adds that Lizzie sends seeds to mother.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Proctor, Joseph]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1860-04-21]]></dcterms:date>
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    <dcterms:language><![CDATA[en]]></dcterms:language>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[300273]]></dcterms:identifier>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[T1860.04.21-MISC]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Envelope addressed to George P. Davis]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[This Illustrated envelope is addressed to George P. Davis of Beloit, Wisconsin. The bright yellow envelope has a three cent postage stamp in the upper right corner with a Galesburg postmark stamped over it. The envelope is illustrated on the left side and top with a split rail fence running around a portrait of Abraham Lincoln in a circular frame and a river scene in an oval frame. The envelope is properly sealed but the right side has been torn open.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Baker]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1860-06-23?]]></dcterms:date>
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    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[300274]]></dcterms:identifier>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[T1860.06.23-MISC]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln to J. R. Giddings]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln replies to a June 19, 1860, letter from Joshua R. Giddings, an Ohio abolitionist congressman. Lincoln apoligizes for his failure to make his reply earlier due to illness in the family. Lincoln agrees that the suggestions Giddings made in his letter are important and he appreciates them. He writes that "If I fail, it will be for lack of ability, and not of purpose." Mr. Tuck sent Lincoln a note written by Giddings which Lincoln answered; but since Giddings did not mention the reply, Lincoln is afraid that he did not receive it. According to Basler 4:80-81: Giddings' letter of June 19 suggested that Lincoln follow the example set by John Quincy Adams in not answering any questions upon which he was expected to act as president until he was elected, and further that he should say to applicants for office that at the proper time he would select his cabinet and leave each secretary responsible for appointments in his department.  The letter is marked private in the top left corner.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Lincoln, Abraham]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1860-06-26]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:hasVersion><![CDATA[Basler 4:80-81]]></dcterms:hasVersion>
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    <dcterms:language><![CDATA[en]]></dcterms:language>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[300023]]></dcterms:identifier>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[T1860.06.26]]></dcterms:identifier>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[201390]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Lyman Trumbull to Samuel J. Kirkwood]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Lyman Trumbull writes to Samuel J. Kirkwood, Governor of Iowa, regarding Republican Party politics noting that "we are having a close fight in Ill." Trumbull, who later became senator, was an anti-slavery activist.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Trumbull, Lyman]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1860-07-19]]></dcterms:date>
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    <dcterms:language><![CDATA[en]]></dcterms:language>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[300275]]></dcterms:identifier>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[T1860.07.19-MISC]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Joseph Proctor to unknown]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Joseph Proctor write to his father and brothers from "the Bonnie North, Englands divided Isle" Proctor recounts his tour of the Highlands and his plans to go to Cottage in mid-November.  Proctor discusses the activities of his agents. He plans to hire Mr. Leavy for United Kingdom work. Levy has been in England for one to two years now and is well known in U.S.  Another of Proctor's agents, Mr. Olwine,  is ill and cannot do his New York work. Mr. Cowell is too busy and asks the family to write Davenport.  Proctor needs Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Boston arrangements too. Proctor has advised his agents to get on the Broadway side in New York. "The Bowery will be a 2d consideration and Niblos, or the Metropolitan that was, will of course be the advisable starting point."]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Proctor, Joseph]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1860-08-04]]></dcterms:date>
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    <dcterms:language><![CDATA[en]]></dcterms:language>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[300276]]></dcterms:identifier>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[T1860.08.04-MISC]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[William H. Herndon to John L. Douglas &amp; Bro.]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[William H. Herndon writes to John L. Douglas and Brothers regarding a letter Herndon received from a Mr Leland of Boston in reference to a mortgage held by him, as trustee of the Estate of Mr. Dutch,decd, and executed by the company. In that letter to the law firm of Lincoln and Herndon is a copy of Christy's letter stating that Douglas and Brothers are willing to give up the land on March 1, 1862, and pay $3.45 in taxes.  Herndon asks Douglas and Brothers if they will do as Mr Christy writes to Mr Leland or to Mr Ford?  If so, Lincoln and Herndon would like to to be notified. The law firm is employed now to settle up this business and waits for a reply by Douglas and Brothers.The Taper Collection also contains a November 23, 1860, letter by Herndon to John L. Douglas and Brothers concerning the matter.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Herndon, William H.]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1860-08-24]]></dcterms:date>
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    <dcterms:language><![CDATA[en]]></dcterms:language>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[300277]]></dcterms:identifier>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[T1860.08.24-MISC]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Joseph Proctor to Thomas W. McKeon]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Joseph Proctor writes to Thomas McKeon regarding his upcoming schedule and the many cities he plans to visit. On the reverse side is a letter written by G.S. Ballard to N.B. and H.E. Proctor sending them the frock measurements of F.W. Kinsman and Chandler Webber for costumes completing the forty needed.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Proctor, Joseph; Ballard, G. S.]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1860-09-05]]></dcterms:date>
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    <dcterms:language><![CDATA[en]]></dcterms:language>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[300278]]></dcterms:identifier>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[T1860.09.05-MISC]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/items/show/8003">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Joseph Proctor to unknown]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Joseph Proctor writes to his father and brothers: "You will perceive that I have arrived thus far towards home.  I have arranged to open here at the Walnut St. Theatre on Monday, Nov. 4th, so you see I shall only be able to stop one week in Providence.  We leave for N.York tonight or by first train in the morning.  Shall doubtless be in Boston Saturday morning as I wrote before going to Washington.  Love to all from Lizzy and Joseph." The letter includes an envelope addressed to Nicholson B. Proctor of Boston with a Philadelphia postmark of the same date.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Proctor, Joseph]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1860-10-24]]></dcterms:date>
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    <dcterms:language><![CDATA[en]]></dcterms:language>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[300279]]></dcterms:identifier>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[T1860.10.24-MISC]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[William H. Herndon to W.S. Douglas &amp; Bro.]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[William H. Herndon writes to Messrs. W. S. Douglas &amp; Bro. concerning Mr. Leland of Boston.  Herndon recommends that his client accept Leland's proposition immediately, "taking into consideration the pecuniary crisis which is now in our midst, bankrupting us ," according to Leland. The letter is stabilized with a paper border 1/4" all around.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Herndon, William H.]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1860-11-23]]></dcterms:date>
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    <dcterms:language><![CDATA[en]]></dcterms:language>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[300280]]></dcterms:identifier>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[T1860.11.23-MISC]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/items/show/8005">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Envelope addressed to George P. Davis of Beloit, Wisc.]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[This envelope is addressed to George P. Davis, Esq. of Beloit, Wisconsin, with a Bloomington, Illinois, postmark. The bright yellow envelope is illustrated with a portrait of Abraham Lincoln engraved by Mendel. The stamp once affixed to the envelope is missing.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Mendel, Edward]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1860?]]></dcterms:date>
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    <dcterms:language><![CDATA[en]]></dcterms:language>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[300281]]></dcterms:identifier>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[T1860?-MISC]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/items/show/8006">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[John Todd Stuart to Mr. McGalliard]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[John Todd Stuart writes to Mr. McGalliard on Stuart, Edwards, and Brown Law Firm stationary regarding a legal case.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Stuart, John Todd]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1861]]></dcterms:date>
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    <dcterms:language><![CDATA[en]]></dcterms:language>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[300300]]></dcterms:identifier>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[T1861-MISC]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Edwin M. Stanton to Benjamin B. French]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Edwin M. Stanton writes to B.B. French requesting a name of a case he cannot recall because a previous memo containing that name cannot be found. A stationer's mark is located in the upper left corner.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Stanton, Edwin M.]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1861-01-09]]></dcterms:date>
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    <dcterms:language><![CDATA[en]]></dcterms:language>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[300282]]></dcterms:identifier>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[T1861.01.09-MISC]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[William Joshua Allen to unknown]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[William Joshua Allen writes to his mother about a visit he and two southern "fire-eaters" had with President-elect Lincoln.  Allen mentions attempts of other southerners to assassinate Lincoln by sending him poisoned fruit.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Allen, William Joshua]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1861-01-26]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[pdf]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:language><![CDATA[en]]></dcterms:language>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[300283]]></dcterms:identifier>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[T1861.01.26-MISC]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Richard Townsend to unknown]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Richard Townsend writes to a cousin predicting that the electorate will be disappointed in Lincoln and acknowledging that he had voted against him in the recent election.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Townsend, Richard]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1861-02-12]]></dcterms:date>
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    <dcterms:language><![CDATA[en]]></dcterms:language>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[300284]]></dcterms:identifier>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[T1861.02.12-MISC]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/items/show/8011">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Frank to unknown]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Frank writes from Philadelphia to his brother about his prospects at work and offers his reaction to Lincoln's inauguration and subsequent celebration in Washington.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Frank]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1861-03-04]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[pdf]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:language><![CDATA[en]]></dcterms:language>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[300285]]></dcterms:identifier>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[T1861.03.04-MISC]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/items/show/8012">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Appointment of John J. Sweet as Second Lieutenant in the 2nd U. S. Cavalry.]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[An engraved parchment document signed "Abraham Lincoln," and countersigned by Secretary of War Simon Cameron appoints John J. Sweet to the rank of second lieutenant in the second regiment of cavalry.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Lincoln, Abraham]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1861-03-19]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:format><![CDATA[pdf]]></dcterms:format>
    <dcterms:language><![CDATA[en]]></dcterms:language>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[300823]]></dcterms:identifier>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[T1861.03.19]]></dcterms:identifier>
</rdf:Description><rdf:Description rdf:about="https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/items/show/8013">
    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln to Hiram Barney]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln asks Hiram Barney to see him so that he may "...make up the New York card better...." once they talk. Hiram Barney is a prominent New York attorney Lincoln would appoint as collector of the port of New York in April 1861 only to be removed from office by the President in September 1864.  ]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Lincoln, Abraham]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1861-03-29]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:hasVersion><![CDATA[Basler 4:300]]></dcterms:hasVersion>
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    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[300025]]></dcterms:identifier>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[T1861.03.29]]></dcterms:identifier>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[201753]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Manuscript copy of April 19, 1861, presidential proclamation]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[This hand-written copy of President Lincoln's proclamation ordering the blockade of harbors in South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas opened the Civil War. On the reverse side of this manuscript is found the note "original copy from Pub. Printers Office Washington" which leads some to speculate that this manuscript is most likely the copy of Lincoln's proclamation generated by Secretary of War (Seward's) office and forwarded to the Public Printer's Office, Washington, D.C., for publication. The blockade proclamation came just a few days after the attack on Fort Sumter.  The original, signed by Lincoln, is in the National Archives.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Unidentified hand]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1861-04-19]]></dcterms:date>
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    <dcterms:language><![CDATA[en]]></dcterms:language>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[300026]]></dcterms:identifier>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[T1861.04.19-MISC]]></dcterms:identifier>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[201839c]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Joseph Proctor to John Proctor]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Joseph Proctor writes to his brother John, about the state of Americans in England on the eve of the Civil War. Proctor is pro-Union. He informs his brother that the English government proposes a "strict new treaty" and will likely find "some pretext" to interfere "in our quarrel with the South." Joseph feels he has been advised not "to remain in this country." He needs $400-500 to close up his affairs. It is costly "to keep up appearances in this country." Some Americans have lost their jobs and are going home. Most actors are not getting any share of the thearter revenue with attendance down so. Joseph plans to act with Douglas in two weeks at his 'Eastern Opera House &amp; Pavilion' starting on June 17th. He asks his brother to find a person to carry sovereigns, no, make that American gold, to him at 28 Surry St., Strand.  Geo. Peabody &amp; Co. will hold remittances for sixty days while others charge a steep fee for foreign exchange.  Many men are out of work in the manufacturing cities here. This war is sad, but "providence" brought it. Joseph asks his brother to destroy this letter and not to tell the women all of this dire news because it may become too public. Part of Proctor's letter is written in a cross-hatch style on blue paper. The date of this letter is from the context only.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Proctor, Joseph]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1861-06-16]]></dcterms:date>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Pass through Union lines]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Aide-de-camp Drake DeKay signs a pass through union lines for B.B. French incorporating an oath to the Union signed by French on the reverse side of the pass.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Military Department of Washington; DeKay, Drake; French, B.B.]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1861-06-19]]></dcterms:date>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Note of Abraham Lincoln regarding Theodore C. Dorsey's candidacy at West Point]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln writes a note regarding Theodore C. Dorsey's candidacy at West Point. Lincoln refers the request of Isabella Dorsey to appoint her sixteen year old brother as a cadet at West Point "when he shall be old enough."]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Lincoln, Abraham]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1861-07-09]]></dcterms:date>
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    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[239511]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln to Montgomery Blair]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[President Abraham Lincoln requests U.S. Postmaster General Montgomery Blair the nomination of John Armstrong for postmaster at Springfield, Illinois. As an attorney, Lincoln once defended both Armstrong and his son Duff in the 1850's.  Armstrong served as postmaster until August 1865.]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Lincoln, Abraham]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1861-07-15]]></dcterms:date>
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    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[T1861.07.15]]></dcterms:identifier>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[239611]]></dcterms:identifier>
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    <dcterms:title><![CDATA[Benjamin Harrison to Albert G. Porter]]></dcterms:title>
    <dcterms:description><![CDATA[Future president Benjamin Harrison of Indianapolis,Indiana,writes to Albert G. Porter requesting a commission for his brother, Carter B. Harrison (later mayor of Chicago). Abraham Lincoln's endorsement of Harrison appears on the reverse side of this letter. Carter and Benjamin Harrison are grandsons of William Henry Harrison.  ]]></dcterms:description>
    <dcterms:creator><![CDATA[Harrison, Benjamin]]></dcterms:creator>
    <dcterms:publisher><![CDATA[Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum]]></dcterms:publisher>
    <dcterms:date><![CDATA[1861-08-07]]></dcterms:date>
    <dcterms:hasVersion><![CDATA[Basler supp. 1:89]]></dcterms:hasVersion>
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    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[300029]]></dcterms:identifier>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[T1861.08.07]]></dcterms:identifier>
    <dcterms:identifier><![CDATA[207030]]></dcterms:identifier>
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