255 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4d8c7130d98f45ee1de66d613af74ff1.pdf bf2bd254e89a01cd9c71f6e163ddb146 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 375 [West?] Wash St. Hon Leonard Swett My dear Sir: If perfectly convenient, I would be pleased to see you this afternoon, I have some things to say, which I would like to mention to you. I do not wish to be troublesome yet I am daily convinced that I must make some definite arrangements for the future. I remain respectfully, & Truly, Mary Lincoln. <hr /> Mary Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 21 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300105 T1867.02 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Leonard Swett Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1867-02 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln asks Leonard Swett to call on her, as "I have some things to say I do not wish to be troublesome yet I am daily convinced that I must make some definite arrangements for the future." Mary uses mourning stationery with black borders. Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Turner, p. 409 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 375 [West?] Wash St. Hon Leonard Swett My dear Sir: If perfectly convenient, I would be pleased to see you this afternoon, I have some things to say, which I would like to mention to you. I do not wish to be troublesome yet I am daily convinced that I must make some definite arrangements for the future. I remain respectfully, & Truly, Mary Lincoln. <hr /> Mary Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/3e4eacb6cb127479946e7f00cc69d82a.pdf 9247dfb273da4b42074f3e27e2410f19 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. B.B. French is one of those represented in Bachelders painting of the Death of Lincoln Office of the Commissioner of Public Buildings, Capitol of the United States, Washington City, Feb 11 1867 Maj B B French Dear Sir The Painting of the Last hours of Lincoln is in the city for the purpose of receiving the finishing touches. It is at the Internal Revenue Building , Room No. 47. Please call for a sitting as early as convenient. Truly Yours Jno B Bachelder Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 28 x 22 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300371 T1867.02.17-MISC Title A name given to the resource John Badger Bachelder to Benjamin B. French Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bachelder, John Badger Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1867-02-17 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource James Bachelder signs a letter written on Office of the Commissioner of Public Buildings stationery to B.B. French requesting French to call for a sitting as early as convenient. Bachelder has placed his painting "The last hours of Lincoln" in room number 47 of the Revenue Building where he is putting on the finishing touches to the painting. French is one of the men represented in the painting. The letter is pasted on a slightly larger piece of paper. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. B.B. French is one of those represented in Bachelders painting of the Death of Lincoln Office of the Commissioner of Public Buildings, Capitol of the United States, Washington City, Feb 11 1867 Maj B B French Dear Sir The Painting of the Last hours of Lincoln is in the city for the purpose of receiving the finishing touches. It is at the Internal Revenue Building , Room No. 47. Please call for a sitting as early as convenient. Truly Yours Jno B Bachelder Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5d4820091325b96ff433ba64c1284e32.pdf 58685bc9dd65cd641e77f04c70952111 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chief Quartermaster's Office, Depot of Washington, Washington, D.C. March 29th 1867. I certify that J.E. Allen was employed by me as Superintendent of Repair Shops from February 1862 until June 1866 and that he was enrolled in the Quartermasters Volunteers in the month of June 1864 in which organization he was commissioned Major of the 1st Regiment commanded by me and served until the month of November 1864 when the said organization was disbanded. Chas. H. Tompkins Brevet Brigadier General, U.S. Army. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 17 x 19 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300631 T1867.03.29-MISC Title A name given to the resource Certification of J.E. Allen's service as Superintendent of Repair Shops Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tompkins, Charles M. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1867-03-29 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Brevet Brigadier General Charles M. Tompkins of the Chief Quartermaster's Office signs a document certifying service of J.E. Allen as Superintendent of Repair Shops. The note is part of a display enclosed in an elaborate red morocco folding case, with the document mounted beneath an oval photo by A. Berger of Lincoln and Tad. The case is accompanied by a small oblong card on which Abraham Lincoln writes a note to J.E. Allen: "Shoe Tad's horse for him. A. Lincoln." Tad is bringing a note signed by his father, the president, to the soldiers in the stable, asking them to shoe his horse. All are part of the Taper Collection. Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Basler supp 1:235 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chief Quartermaster's Office, Depot of Washington, Washington, D.C. March 29th 1867. I certify that J.E. Allen was employed by me as Superintendent of Repair Shops from February 1862 until June 1866 and that he was enrolled in the Quartermasters Volunteers in the month of June 1864 in which organization he was commissioned Major of the 1st Regiment commanded by me and served until the month of November 1864 when the said organization was disbanded. Chas. H. Tompkins Brevet Brigadier General, U.S. Army. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6025b5145a3f1a82e4889873c76a60fa.pdf 8c070605789902d153db8e4950df9005 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. June 16th 1867 My dear Sir: Mr. Barrett is in England. I have not seen him since we conversed together, and I doubt if he ever recd a letter I directed to New Orleans- relative to his purchasing [yr.?] play. [1 or 2 sentences sliced out] Being obliged now to travel far & work hard & make up the losses of one little day, which – “at one fell swoop” – deprived me of a theatre & the result of long & painful labor. I wish I could advise you in regard to the <hr /> “Artist” – but know not what to say. Edwin Adams & Chas Barren are the only two young men who are likely to need new plays. Barrett now being engaged with [Boucicault?] to perform such characters as he shall write for him & I daresay (like myself) he has his hands full. Sincerely hoping for a change to brighter days – I am Very truly yours E. Booth <hr /> Edwin Booth June 6/67 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300372 T1867.06.16-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to unknown Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1867-06-16 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth addresses a letter to "My Dear Sirs" regretting that he is "obliged now to travel and work hard to make up the losses on one little day." A sentence or two has been sliced out of the first page. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. June 16th 1867 My dear Sir: Mr. Barrett is in England. I have not seen him since we conversed together, and I doubt if he ever recd a letter I directed to New Orleans- relative to his purchasing [yr.?] play. [1 or 2 sentences sliced out] Being obliged now to travel far & work hard & make up the losses of one little day, which – “at one fell swoop” – deprived me of a theatre & the result of long & painful labor. I wish I could advise you in regard to the <hr /> “Artist” – but know not what to say. Edwin Adams & Chas Barren are the only two young men who are likely to need new plays. Barrett now being engaged with [Boucicault?] to perform such characters as he shall write for him & I daresay (like myself) he has his hands full. Sincerely hoping for a change to brighter days – I am Very truly yours E. Booth <hr /> Edwin Booth June 6/67 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/7ff3d2d15ece2d4df12903cdbfa461b9.pdf 1c86c869f0fec13ff286d0e2f21829aa Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. F Washington Aug. 15. 1867 My dear Judge, Your kind note of the 12th instant came duly to hand. I thank you greatly for your kind sympathy. Mr Bradley has only received what he has long merited. His friends called a meeting hoping to make a demonstration which would deter myself or the court in time. It was called for 11 A.M. on Monday but fearing they would be completely borne down by the large majority <hr /> of the bar here who side with me, a baker's dozen met before the hour and adjourned some ten minutes before 11, having merely passed a resolution of inquiry. I cannot tell you how I was mortified at the conduct of the Ch. Jus. He promised to be with me on the bench when I should disbar Bradley but slipped off to the Patent Office and left me to tread the wine press alone. But I did it with a mob staring me maliciously in the face. He also assured me at ten o'clock on Monday that he would not allow the Court room to be used for the proposed indignation <hr /> meeting; but I had scarcely left him before he gave his consent to have it held then qualifying it with the condition that there should be no denunciation of the bench or any mention of it. His conduct throughout the whole case has not been at all satisfactory to me. He ought to have held up my hands all the way through but he did not do it as you very well know I shall always be most happy to hear from you and to see you. Wishing you great success in the convention and all thro' life I remain Ever truly your friend Geo. P. Fisher <hr /> 1867 Judge Fisher Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300373 T1867.08.15-MISC Title A name given to the resource George Purnell Fisher to Edwards Pierrepont Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Fisher, George Purnell Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1867-08-15 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource George Purnell Fisher uses his personal stationary to write Edwards Pierrepont concerning some legal matters. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. F Washington Aug. 15. 1867 My dear Judge, Your kind note of the 12th instant came duly to hand. I thank you greatly for your kind sympathy. Mr Bradley has only received what he has long merited. His friends called a meeting hoping to make a demonstration which would deter myself or the court in time. It was called for 11 A.M. on Monday but fearing they would be completely borne down by the large majority <hr /> of the bar here who side with me, a baker's dozen met before the hour and adjourned some ten minutes before 11, having merely passed a resolution of inquiry. I cannot tell you how I was mortified at the conduct of the Ch. Jus. He promised to be with me on the bench when I should disbar Bradley but slipped off to the Patent Office and left me to tread the wine press alone. But I did it with a mob staring me maliciously in the face. He also assured me at ten o'clock on Monday that he would not allow the Court room to be used for the proposed indignation <hr /> meeting; but I had scarcely left him before he gave his consent to have it held then qualifying it with the condition that there should be no denunciation of the bench or any mention of it. His conduct throughout the whole case has not been at all satisfactory to me. He ought to have held up my hands all the way through but he did not do it as you very well know I shall always be most happy to hear from you and to see you. Wishing you great success in the convention and all thro' life I remain Ever truly your friend Geo. P. Fisher <hr /> 1867 Judge Fisher Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/218ef97e0015639788f21b3918983e95.pdf 130bacc47fbaa7e3e2e7faae6e6bc943 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. New York Sept 24 1867 My Dear Friend Mrs Stanton Ellie & I reached here last evening, and are at Mrs Isaac Bells. It is our purpose to reach home this week, and we shall therefore not be able to accept your kind invitation to your country residence. There are many things to be talked of between us, but time and opportunity are not for the present under our control, and in the meantime, events are ripening into results which might now be unperceived. We have had a delightful trip at every stage, and the health of Mrs Stanton, as well as my own is greatly improved. I beg you to present my kindest regards to Mrs & Miss Pierrepont & Master {Edward?] & believe me ever truly Yours Edwin M Stanton Hon. Edwards Pierrepont <hr /> [Stanton?] 1867 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300374 T1867.09.24-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin M. Stanton to Edwards Pierrepont Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Stanton, Edwin M. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1867-09-24 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin M. Stanton writes to Edwards Pierrepont declining an invitation and hinting at events about to transpire. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. New York Sept 24 1867 My Dear Friend Mrs Stanton Ellie & I reached here last evening, and are at Mrs Isaac Bells. It is our purpose to reach home this week, and we shall therefore not be able to accept your kind invitation to your country residence. There are many things to be talked of between us, but time and opportunity are not for the present under our control, and in the meantime, events are ripening into results which might now be unperceived. We have had a delightful trip at every stage, and the health of Mrs Stanton, as well as my own is greatly improved. I beg you to present my kindest regards to Mrs & Miss Pierrepont & Master {Edward?] & believe me ever truly Yours Edwin M Stanton Hon. Edwards Pierrepont <hr /> [Stanton?] 1867 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a1010724b5c172599cfa17611882deaa.pdf 60938a49e4cf1f3f7d5307f2134d5043 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Department of State Washington Jan'y 11" 1868. Hon. B. B. French Washington D. C. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of a letter from R. V. Whaley Esq. of the 8th inst. relative to the claim of Richard W. Inman, a British subject residing in Kananha County West Virginia, for indemnity for certain property destroyed during the late rebellion, and requesting me to communicate with you on the subject. In reply I would state that <hr /> claims of the nature of that of Mr. Inman are considered by the "Special Claims Commifsion", appointed by special orders No. 39 [illegible mark] of August 9th 1866, from the War Department, and that that Department could give you the information required. I am Sir, Your Obedient Servant. William H. Seward <hr /> Inman's Claim Letter from Secy of State DC. Jany. 11. 1868. Wrote War Dept Jany. 13. 1868. Referred to Q. M. G. for report October 17. [64 ?] Referred by Quartermaster General to Gen.l Van Vliet U. S. Q. Master at Baltimore, Maryland, for report. not yet received back. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 26 x 20 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300375 T1868.01.11-MISC Title A name given to the resource William H. Seward to Benjamin B. French Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Seward, William H. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1868-01-11 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Secretary of State William H. Seward signs his letter to B.B. French discussing the proper way to handle claims for property destroyed during the Civil War, specifically the Richard Inman claim. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Department of State Washington Jan'y 11" 1868. Hon. B. B. French Washington D. C. Sir: I have to acknowledge the receipt of a letter from R. V. Whaley Esq. of the 8th inst. relative to the claim of Richard W. Inman, a British subject residing in Kananha County West Virginia, for indemnity for certain property destroyed during the late rebellion, and requesting me to communicate with you on the subject. In reply I would state that <hr /> claims of the nature of that of Mr. Inman are considered by the "Special Claims Commifsion", appointed by special orders No. 39 [illegible mark] of August 9th 1866, from the War Department, and that that Department could give you the information required. I am Sir, Your Obedient Servant. William H. Seward <hr /> Inman's Claim Letter from Secy of State DC. Jany. 11. 1868. Wrote War Dept Jany. 13. 1868. Referred to Q. M. G. for report October 17. [64 ?] Referred by Quartermaster General to Gen.l Van Vliet U. S. Q. Master at Baltimore, Maryland, for report. not yet received back. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/facedc0da6d229c9c16e4ffb5614d6e7.pdf 413a3e6172b25c752a33218ae3b06b33 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. United States Senate Chamber. Washington. Mar. 7- 1868 Gov. A. H. Holly, My Dear Sir, Yours in regard to impeachment was duly recd – The question is now upon us & cannot be avoided; 2 Senators are sworn to do impartial justice according to the constitution and laws. That each Senator will act impartially, & have the moral courage to render an unbiased judgment, the people have a right to expect and justice demands. Yours very truly Lyman Trumbull <hr /> Lyman Trumbull March 68. In regard to impeachment of President. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300376 T1868.03.07-MISC Title A name given to the resource Lyman Trumbull to A.H. Holly Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Trumbull, Lyman Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1868-03-07 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Lyman Trumbull writes to Governor A.H. Holly regarding the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson (which Trumbull opposed). Trumbull vows that each senator will act impartially. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. United States Senate Chamber. Washington. Mar. 7- 1868 Gov. A. H. Holly, My Dear Sir, Yours in regard to impeachment was duly recd – The question is now upon us & cannot be avoided; 2 Senators are sworn to do impartial justice according to the constitution and laws. That each Senator will act impartially, & have the moral courage to render an unbiased judgment, the people have a right to expect and justice demands. Yours very truly Lyman Trumbull <hr /> Lyman Trumbull March 68. In regard to impeachment of President. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/8f5da87b7444f145752dff95ecf03168.pdf c237b12a51b1fa6ac1152ddf8ccef872 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. O H Browning March 13, 1868 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 5 x 8 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300377 T1868.03.13-MISC Title A name given to the resource Orville H. Browning autograph with date Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Browning, Orville H. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1868-03-13 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Orville H. Browning signs and dates a card. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. O H Browning March 13, 1868 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b6d8fe44a7e53dde9918d93eff6ef39b.pdf c2e980fef32379795b6339cff0ec2e13 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Walnut St Theatre Apr 3d 186.8 My dear friend: I have scribbled off (in great haste and with no regard to poetic justice) a few quotations that bubbled up in my brain as I finished your letter. I hope they will serve - othre I shod really be ashamed of them - but no matter, I daresay a few silly ones will be satisfied with them. Forgive my scrawls & give my love to Prof. & Mrs [name] & to the travellers when you <hr /> write to them. My baby is with me & is well & happy - speaks often of dear little Georgie. Believe me Yr friend ever Edwin Booth To Miss Mary Felton of Cambridge Mass - speaking of Mrs Thos G Carey's family Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300378 T1868.04.03-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Mary Felton Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1868-04-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth furnishes quotations to Mary Felton, an admirer. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Walnut St Theatre Apr 3d 186.8 My dear friend: I have scribbled off (in great haste and with no regard to poetic justice) a few quotations that bubbled up in my brain as I finished your letter. I hope they will serve - othre I shod really be ashamed of them - but no matter, I daresay a few silly ones will be satisfied with them. Forgive my scrawls & give my love to Prof. & Mrs [name] & to the travellers when you <hr /> write to them. My baby is with me & is well & happy - speaks often of dear little Georgie. Believe me Yr friend ever Edwin Booth To Miss Mary Felton of Cambridge Mass - speaking of Mrs Thos G Carey's family Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5a9f78e9f51cd0eef8f60323d6854bd7.pdf 724ec8b637179a894d6d78cb612be39a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 54-AA April 19th 1868? Dear Mr. Sargent: I thought I should have seen you ere this-but I have had long rehearsals every day, and on Sundays have been compelled to act on to business connected with my New York theaters. Having now no wardrobe the few leisure moments I usually have between rehearsal and the play are employed in looking up the many little articles useful to my costumes, and so I have been kept on 'tenter-hooks' all this while. In a few days I hope to have the pleasure of driving out to see you. <hr /> I enclose tickets for my next performance of 'Hamlet'-I think after a change I act with more spirit and feeling than when wearied by routine, acting the same character successively for several nights is apt to make me dull and heavy and therefore I wished you to see me after having broken the monotony by acting other parts. I hope you will be able to visit the theater next Tuesday evening, and that I may not disappoint you. With many kind wishes for yourself and family, believe me, most respectly and sincerely yours, Edwin Booth <hr /> P.S.-I do not hesitate to send these tickets, believing that you will grant me the privilege to do so when I tell you it affords me great pleasure. From Edwin Booth, the actor Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300379 T1868.04.19-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to Epes Sargent Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1868-04-19 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth reflects upon his acting career in a letter to Epes Sargent. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 54-AA April 19th 1868? Dear Mr. Sargent: I thought I should have seen you ere this-but I have had long rehearsals every day, and on Sundays have been compelled to act on to business connected with my New York theaters. Having now no wardrobe the few leisure moments I usually have between rehearsal and the play are employed in looking up the many little articles useful to my costumes, and so I have been kept on 'tenter-hooks' all this while. In a few days I hope to have the pleasure of driving out to see you. <hr /> I enclose tickets for my next performance of 'Hamlet'-I think after a change I act with more spirit and feeling than when wearied by routine, acting the same character successively for several nights is apt to make me dull and heavy and therefore I wished you to see me after having broken the monotony by acting other parts. I hope you will be able to visit the theater next Tuesday evening, and that I may not disappoint you. With many kind wishes for yourself and family, believe me, most respectly and sincerely yours, Edwin Booth <hr /> P.S.-I do not hesitate to send these tickets, believing that you will grant me the privilege to do so when I tell you it affords me great pleasure. From Edwin Booth, the actor Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ec4ffa15fea072101c049081fdec82cd.pdf cbacaf6678a89d206b3062b48c1aeaf6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. District of Columbia, TO WIT: Whereas Application hath been made to me by Robert T. Lincoln AND Mary Harlan for LICENCE to be joined in HOLY MATRIMONY: These are, therefore, to authorize and license you to solemnize the RITES OF MARRIAGE between the said persons, according to law, there appearing to you no lawful cause or just impediment, by reason of any consanguinity or affinity to hinder the same. Given under my hand and the seal of my Office, this 24th day of September, 1868. To the Rev. Bishop Simpson (or any other person qualified by law to celebrate a Marriage in the District of Columbia.) [R I. Mervpe ?] <hr /> Baptized at [Ka ?] Oct 5 1868. Edward [illegible] Davis Frank Davis Edward [illegible] May 25th 65 John [Dunham ?] [May ? Dunham ?] James Cassidy Born 19th May 61 Myra [illegible] Born 22 Apr 63 [David Chesnet ?] Born 23 May 66 John B. Dixon Meriette L Dixon Mildred Ruth Born Nov 21. 67 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 17 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300921 T1868.09.24 Title A name given to the resource Marriage license of Robert Todd Lincoln and Mary Harlan Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Robert Todd; Lincoln, Mary Harlan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1868-09-24 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource This District of Columbia marriage license authorizes Bishop Simpson to unite Robert Todd Lincoln and Mary Harlan in marriage. Bishop Simpson certifies the marriage with his signature. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. District of Columbia, TO WIT: Whereas Application hath been made to me by Robert T. Lincoln AND Mary Harlan for LICENCE to be joined in HOLY MATRIMONY: These are, therefore, to authorize and license you to solemnize the RITES OF MARRIAGE between the said persons, according to law, there appearing to you no lawful cause or just impediment, by reason of any consanguinity or affinity to hinder the same. Given under my hand and the seal of my Office, this 24th day of September, 1868. To the Rev. Bishop Simpson (or any other person qualified by law to celebrate a Marriage in the District of Columbia.) [R I. Mervpe ?] <hr /> Baptized at [Ka ?] Oct 5 1868. Edward [illegible] Davis Frank Davis Edward [illegible] May 25th 65 John [Dunham ?] [May ? Dunham ?] James Cassidy Born 19th May 61 Myra [illegible] Born 22 Apr 63 [David Chesnet ?] Born 23 May 66 John B. Dixon Meriette L Dixon Mildred Ruth Born Nov 21. 67 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e2cefe8348d2e14f635844be6a544593.pdf 99cd0b08e707cd61d1ce7fee0f51bdc2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. P.M.A. Chester Oct 7th 1868 Dear Mother I have received your letter of the 5th and I was very glad to hear from you and glad you did not over to Europe with Mrs Lincoln and Tad I did think you would because you and Mrs Lincoln are such friends. I am very sorry to hear that you have a very bad cold I think it is the changes of the Climate. The reason I did not write to you is because I was not surtain if you was at home yet. I am getting along in all of my studies very well I do not study Geography know, but my German and Arithmetic I am getting a long very well. Mama I am studying as good as I can in all of my studies, and to get a good repord in all of my studies. Tell Tillie I will write to her as soon as I can. <hr /> Please tell Papa send me my ball in my box and [mat?] and Grapes and pears also. Please tell me what Tad Lincolns direction are I do not know From your Affectionate Son Daniel Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300380 T1868.10.07 Title A name given to the resource Daniel Slataper to Eliza Slataper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Slataper, Daniel Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1868-10-07 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Daniel Slataper writes to his mother, Eliza Slataper, expressing his approval that she did not go to Europe with Mary and Tad Lincoln; voicing his concerns for her health; and reporting on his studies at school. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. P.M.A. Chester Oct 7th 1868 Dear Mother I have received your letter of the 5th and I was very glad to hear from you and glad you did not over to Europe with Mrs Lincoln and Tad I did think you would because you and Mrs Lincoln are such friends. I am very sorry to hear that you have a very bad cold I think it is the changes of the Climate. The reason I did not write to you is because I was not surtain if you was at home yet. I am getting along in all of my studies very well I do not study Geography know, but my German and Arithmetic I am getting a long very well. Mama I am studying as good as I can in all of my studies, and to get a good repord in all of my studies. Tell Tillie I will write to her as soon as I can. <hr /> Please tell Papa send me my ball in my box and [mat?] and Grapes and pears also. Please tell me what Tad Lincolns direction are I do not know From your Affectionate Son Daniel Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/2788e81f2effd54b8434afd27321bce0.pdf 124dd5ca6ae92184ccc08f4efe5a6356 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [stationery mark on page Englischer Hof Frankfort A/M] Hotel d'Angleterre Frankfort A' Main Dec 13th '68 My dear Mrs Slataper In this distant land, how can I sufficiently express the great pleasure your kind letter, has afforded me! It is such a pleasure to be thus remembered, when we are separated from those we truly love! I came to Frankfort, expecting to remain a week, and now Christmas is almost upon us. When I was reading "John Ross Browne's" description of a winter & very especially a "Christmas" in Frankfort, I then scarcely expected to be here, to witness & pass through similar scenes. It was in the famous Alleghanies last summer, that his account was read. Certainly I expect in no place on the habitable globe do they make greater preparations for these holy days, than in F. There appears more to tempt one here than elsewhere. The shops are very beautiful and [illegible] [illegible] Americans [illegible] said to <hr /> have increased the prices. We are considered in Europe (& very justly) a most prodigal people---and this place has become a great resort for more quiet Americans. We have quite a little colony, at our hotel---which is considered the aristocratic one in F. All the nobility stop here, Counts, Dukes & Dutchesses abound in the house, and on my table, their cards are frequently laid. Yet in consideration of poor health & deep mourning, I have of course accepted no dinner invitations & have kept very quiet. Popp, the most charming of all dress makers, who receives many orders from America and makes for the royal family of Prussia & all the nobility, has just made me up some heavy mourning silks, richly trimmed with crape. The heaviest blk English Crape here, is only in our money $1.50 cts per yard. think of it. when in war times---I once gave, ten dollars per yard, for the heaviest! [Herr?] Popp has made dresses for Queen Victoria's daughters so long that a [illegible] years since when [illegible rest of line] <hr /> at this house---she sent for him & of course he obeyed the summons. He is a very modest man & never speaks of it himself! How different some of our boastful Americans, would be! I like Frankfort exceedingly, the true secret is, I suppose, I am enjoying peace, which in my deepest, heart sending sorrow, I was not allowed in my native land! I find it quite as expensive here as in America & as I am urged by my physicians to proceed to Italy very soon---at least I expect to start about the 22nd of January & remain until 1st April. That fearful, sorrowful month, will be spent very quietly here on my return. I wish those dear eyes of yours could become clairvoyant & [visit?] sunny Italy---its churches, paintings & all objects of interest with me. What happiness it would be of you were only with me! I am beginning to realize, why it is, that Europe spoils so many men & [illegible] [especially?] women. There is [illegible next line] <hr /> which we do not dream of in America. My rooms are on the same floor with Consul Murphy & wife, Mrs Mason of N.Y. & Mrs General Robert Allen & daughter of U.S. Army. Mrs M. is the wife of the Organ Mason, a very superior woman, we are much together---yet the attraction is so different from what I feel towards you. Her children have been so long going to school here & she has been in Germany so much herself, that she has imbibed many of their philosophical ideas, which are often startling to me. She requires that softness of character, without which no woman can be lovely. Notwithstanding I like her, I can perceive that she has been demoralised, as we called our Army men often. On yesterday, two American gentlemen friends, called to see me, they asked me if I was homesick, I told them I pined for a glass of American ice water---the latter here is impossible & really dangerous to drink. Wine, of course is universally used & yet I have never seen a person the least [illegible] intoxicated [illegible] days <hr /> Since I visited a building one thousand years 1,000 years old to see the portraits of about fifty German Emperors, some of them older than the building. The chairs on which these men sat, the stone floors on which they trod, every thing, of course possesses a charm for me---as I advance in my travels, the interest will certainly increase. I am sending you, my dear friend, a tedious account [of?] my movements, write me, I pray you, and tell me what dear Mrs Gross & yourself are doing. The weather is so mild here, at present, that my fire has died out, so different, from your weather I suspect. I often hear from Robert & Mary---the latter writes me often calling me "Dear Mother"---and says she is so happy. Wonders whether I am not almost ready to return to them. Dear child, it may be a weary day, ere I recross the broad Atlantic, not that my thoughts will not be daily, hourly with [illegible] so dear [illegible] <hr /> I am convinced the longer I live that life and its blessings are not so entirely unjustly distributed, are when we are suffering greatly, we are inclined to suppose. My home for so many years, was so rich in love & happiness; now I am so lonely & isolated whilst others live on in a careless lukewarm state---not appearing to fill 'Longfellow's measure. "Into each life, some rain must fall." I have read his "Tragedies, there is no doubt, but what he us a spiritualist. Himself & Daughters are now in Paris. I hope we will all meet "somewhere". Taddie, has some little Christmas remembrances for your daughter & Mrs Gross---which I hope ere long, he will have an opportunity to send. He likes his school & is a most affectionate, amiable tempered child. he is recovering from his homesickness. Do write me so soon as you receive this---so that I may hear from you before I leave for Italy. With much love to all your family, Mrs Gross & husband I remain, with much affection [line illegible] M Lincoln <hr /> [written vertically on page 1] Will you be able to decipher this [scrawl?] M.L. <hr /> Via Hamburg Mrs Felician Slataper Pittsburgh U.S.A.=Pennsylvania Care of F. Slataper Esq Civil Engineer <hr /> [stationery mark on envelope Englischer Hof Frankfort A/M] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 8 p 22 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300106 T1868.12.13 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Eliza Slataper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1868-12-13 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource While in Frankfurt, Germany, Mary Lincoln writes to her dear friend, Eliza Slataper, that: "all the nobility stop here, counts, dukes and dutchesses abound in the house, and on my table, their cards are frequently laid. Yet in consideration of poor health & deep mourning, I have of course accepted no dinner invitations & have kept very quiet." Popp, the dressmaker for Prussian royals, "has just made me up some heavy mourning silks, richly trimmed with crape." Mary notes that she receives regular letters of affection from Robert and Mary. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. [stationery mark on page Englischer Hof Frankfort A/M] Hotel d'Angleterre Frankfort A' Main Dec 13th '68 My dear Mrs Slataper In this distant land, how can I sufficiently express the great pleasure your kind letter, has afforded me! It is such a pleasure to be thus remembered, when we are separated from those we truly love! I came to Frankfort, expecting to remain a week, and now Christmas is almost upon us. When I was reading "John Ross Browne's" description of a winter & very especially a "Christmas" in Frankfort, I then scarcely expected to be here, to witness & pass through similar scenes. It was in the famous Alleghanies last summer, that his account was read. Certainly I expect in no place on the habitable globe do they make greater preparations for these holy days, than in F. There appears more to tempt one here than elsewhere. The shops are very beautiful and [illegible] [illegible] Americans [illegible] said to <hr /> have increased the prices. We are considered in Europe (& very justly) a most prodigal people---and this place has become a great resort for more quiet Americans. We have quite a little colony, at our hotel---which is considered the aristocratic one in F. All the nobility stop here, Counts, Dukes & Dutchesses abound in the house, and on my table, their cards are frequently laid. Yet in consideration of poor health & deep mourning, I have of course accepted no dinner invitations & have kept very quiet. Popp, the most charming of all dress makers, who receives many orders from America and makes for the royal family of Prussia & all the nobility, has just made me up some heavy mourning silks, richly trimmed with crape. The heaviest blk English Crape here, is only in our money $1.50 cts per yard. think of it. when in war times---I once gave, ten dollars per yard, for the heaviest! [Herr?] Popp has made dresses for Queen Victoria's daughters so long that a [illegible] years since when [illegible rest of line] <hr /> at this house---she sent for him & of course he obeyed the summons. He is a very modest man & never speaks of it himself! How different some of our boastful Americans, would be! I like Frankfort exceedingly, the true secret is, I suppose, I am enjoying peace, which in my deepest, heart sending sorrow, I was not allowed in my native land! I find it quite as expensive here as in America & as I am urged by my physicians to proceed to Italy very soon---at least I expect to start about the 22nd of January & remain until 1st April. That fearful, sorrowful month, will be spent very quietly here on my return. I wish those dear eyes of yours could become clairvoyant & [visit?] sunny Italy---its churches, paintings & all objects of interest with me. What happiness it would be of you were only with me! I am beginning to realize, why it is, that Europe spoils so many men & [illegible] [especially?] women. There is [illegible next line] <hr /> which we do not dream of in America. My rooms are on the same floor with Consul Murphy & wife, Mrs Mason of N.Y. & Mrs General Robert Allen & daughter of U.S. Army. Mrs M. is the wife of the Organ Mason, a very superior woman, we are much together---yet the attraction is so different from what I feel towards you. Her children have been so long going to school here & she has been in Germany so much herself, that she has imbibed many of their philosophical ideas, which are often startling to me. She requires that softness of character, without which no woman can be lovely. Notwithstanding I like her, I can perceive that she has been demoralised, as we called our Army men often. On yesterday, two American gentlemen friends, called to see me, they asked me if I was homesick, I told them I pined for a glass of American ice water---the latter here is impossible & really dangerous to drink. Wine, of course is universally used & yet I have never seen a person the least [illegible] intoxicated [illegible] days <hr /> Since I visited a building one thousand years 1,000 years old to see the portraits of about fifty German Emperors, some of them older than the building. The chairs on which these men sat, the stone floors on which they trod, every thing, of course possesses a charm for me---as I advance in my travels, the interest will certainly increase. I am sending you, my dear friend, a tedious account [of?] my movements, write me, I pray you, and tell me what dear Mrs Gross & yourself are doing. The weather is so mild here, at present, that my fire has died out, so different, from your weather I suspect. I often hear from Robert & Mary---the latter writes me often calling me "Dear Mother"---and says she is so happy. Wonders whether I am not almost ready to return to them. Dear child, it may be a weary day, ere I recross the broad Atlantic, not that my thoughts will not be daily, hourly with [illegible] so dear [illegible] <hr /> I am convinced the longer I live that life and its blessings are not so entirely unjustly distributed, are when we are suffering greatly, we are inclined to suppose. My home for so many years, was so rich in love & happiness; now I am so lonely & isolated whilst others live on in a careless lukewarm state---not appearing to fill 'Longfellow's measure. "Into each life, some rain must fall." I have read his "Tragedies, there is no doubt, but what he us a spiritualist. Himself & Daughters are now in Paris. I hope we will all meet "somewhere". Taddie, has some little Christmas remembrances for your daughter & Mrs Gross---which I hope ere long, he will have an opportunity to send. He likes his school & is a most affectionate, amiable tempered child. he is recovering from his homesickness. Do write me so soon as you receive this---so that I may hear from you before I leave for Italy. With much love to all your family, Mrs Gross & husband I remain, with much affection [line illegible] M Lincoln <hr /> [written vertically on page 1] Will you be able to decipher this [scrawl?] M.L. <hr /> Via Hamburg Mrs Felician Slataper Pittsburgh U.S.A.=Pennsylvania Care of F. Slataper Esq Civil Engineer <hr /> [stationery mark on envelope Englischer Hof Frankfort A/M] Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6a3483ad22cc30c24e215409d7164a74.pdf 5f6cca9b0a68b8610da76bd7e83de7bb Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mary Lincoln 5 Have you received the letter I wrote you the first of the week? So our good friend Genl Schenck has left Paris – en route home. He is a most agreeable, warmhearted man & I have always liked him. I do not wonder that he could not exactly comprehend, the depth and extent of my sadness and desolation. None but my Heavenly father, can do that. Gen S. remembers me as a gay, cheerful woman, well dressed & surrounded by many persons. What a contrast, this presents dark picture. <hr /> 6 His interest in my affairs – soon to be canvassed in Con carries much weight with it – not so great however in my estimation as the Phil members – all of them together will be formidable. If your own kind husband, would pardon my suggesting that if in the first commencement of the session – he would go to Wash & use his influence, it would be very greatly to my advantage. He would make friends for the measure & soften those, who might naturally oppose it – among the latter such men as Brooks, of N.Y. F Woods & others, whom your husband’s social position-would cause them to yield. And with these men - social recognition is a great deal if they are rich. <hr /> 7 Sumner- I think was not in Wash, to judge by the papers, even the earliest part of this month, so my dear friend, he has not yet had time to reply to yours but never judge him, by his silence. how you would admire that man, if you knew him as I do. For the last eight years, he has been as a brother to me. I have had so many beautiful letters from him, but since he had such trouble about his wife - I fancy he writes to no one. Although I have seen him since. He has heart as soft as a woman towards those he likes & I happen to be one of the cherished few. <hr /> During the rebellion when the fearful war was raging, we were drawn all of us very closely together. We met quite as frequently, with pale faces and cheeks, hot with tears & since my darling husband passed away Mr. S. has wept as bitterly, whilst sitting by my side, over my terrible bereavement and what he considered his own great loss as few men could do. He is just as warmly interested as you are in my cause & in both cases - I am aware – it is a great deal. Thank Heaven for raising me up such friends in this the time of darkness. I will say no more – you will understand me. <hr /> [Page 4 continues with overlapping sideways writing which reads as follows] Mr S– will most eagerly seek to cultivate your acquaintance – for he is very appreciative. <hr /> Your present noble conduct regarding the pending measure will so exalt you in Mr. Sumner’s estimation as well as your being a sister of Mr. Charles O’Neil of whom I have heard Mr. S speak so highly that if you are ever near him you will have a realizing sense of Mr S’s nobleness of soul – and general agreeability. You will observe that I am quite grateful. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 20 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300113 T1869-1870 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Sally Orne. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1869-1870? Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource After the letter of December 5, 1869, Mary Lincoln again writes to Sally Orne, expressing her concerns over Congress' actions on behalf of her pension and devoting much of the letter to praising Charles Sumner. The first four pages of the unsigned letter are missing. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mary Lincoln 5 Have you received the letter I wrote you the first of the week? So our good friend Genl Schenck has left Paris – en route home. He is a most agreeable, warmhearted man & I have always liked him. I do not wonder that he could not exactly comprehend, the depth and extent of my sadness and desolation. None but my Heavenly father, can do that. Gen S. remembers me as a gay, cheerful woman, well dressed & surrounded by many persons. What a contrast, this presents dark picture. <hr /> 6 His interest in my affairs – soon to be canvassed in Con carries much weight with it – not so great however in my estimation as the Phil members – all of them together will be formidable. If your own kind husband, would pardon my suggesting that if in the first commencement of the session – he would go to Wash & use his influence, it would be very greatly to my advantage. He would make friends for the measure & soften those, who might naturally oppose it – among the latter such men as Brooks, of N.Y. F Woods & others, whom your husband’s social position-would cause them to yield. And with these men - social recognition is a great deal if they are rich. <hr /> 7 Sumner- I think was not in Wash, to judge by the papers, even the earliest part of this month, so my dear friend, he has not yet had time to reply to yours but never judge him, by his silence. how you would admire that man, if you knew him as I do. For the last eight years, he has been as a brother to me. I have had so many beautiful letters from him, but since he had such trouble about his wife - I fancy he writes to no one. Although I have seen him since. He has heart as soft as a woman towards those he likes & I happen to be one of the cherished few. <hr /> During the rebellion when the fearful war was raging, we were drawn all of us very closely together. We met quite as frequently, with pale faces and cheeks, hot with tears & since my darling husband passed away Mr. S. has wept as bitterly, whilst sitting by my side, over my terrible bereavement and what he considered his own great loss as few men could do. He is just as warmly interested as you are in my cause & in both cases - I am aware – it is a great deal. Thank Heaven for raising me up such friends in this the time of darkness. I will say no more – you will understand me. <hr /> [Page 4 continues with overlapping sideways writing which reads as follows] Mr S– will most eagerly seek to cultivate your acquaintance – for he is very appreciative. <hr /> Your present noble conduct regarding the pending measure will so exalt you in Mr. Sumner’s estimation as well as your being a sister of Mr. Charles O’Neil of whom I have heard Mr. S speak so highly that if you are ever near him you will have a realizing sense of Mr S’s nobleness of soul – and general agreeability. You will observe that I am quite grateful. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5b0faeaeb1d3ed6ae4df256fbba7886d.pdf c38e159226f632b7df56deee8123fd16 Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 44 x 28 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300381 T1869.01.22-MISC Oversize Title A name given to the resource Quit claim deed from Rebecca Herndon to William H. Herndon Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Herndon, Rebecca Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1869-01-22 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Rebecca Herndon signs with her mark a quit claim deed to William H. Herndon for Sections 32 and 33 of Township 17 in Macon County, Illinois. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/68ce464d69990926f66ba5172f15487e.pdf 8056d1a0a93237e9e153556e784e2fd0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Nice France, March 16th '69 My dear Mrs White: Your letter recently received has afforded me much pleasure & believe me, in this far distant land, you are frequently remembered both in my thoughts & prayers. Past friendship, through the trying years of the war, and the fearful loss, we both have sustained in our dearly beloved husbands are ties, too strong for time or distance to sever. <hr /> Ill health rendered it absolutely necessary that I should come South, & by degrees, I find myself regaining strength. For sorrow, such as ours, there is [illegible] before the grave and Heaven, with reunion with our loved ones, can alone heal, bleeding, broken hearts. Whenever I am feeling so sadly, I lead a life of isolation & retirement, although I have been here several weeks, I am sure few or none are aware of it. I am not feeling sufficiently well in mind or body, to undertake Italy this winter. [Next?] winter, I shall try to come <hr /> down in Nov. The season is already so far advanced & nothing I could see could interest me in the terrible month of April. I feel that in a few days I must make the afforded return to my young son, who is now in Frankfort. When I visit Italy some months hence, it would be such a pleasure to have you as a companion. We could visit places of interest without being recognized. Of course, Americans abound everywhere--- & in my morning walks in the sunshine you can always recognise them <hr /> very often, by their loud voices so early, as ten or eleven in the morning, velvet costumes&c&cFull dress, when one is sight seeing or in quest of health & change, must certainly be a trial. After we have suffered heavy afflictions, life is at best, a fearful endurance. To me, every thing looks so desolate. I often wonder why I was spared, when my darling husband was taken, and to suffer so much too! I hope, my dear friend, you will write to me often. Please direct to Phillip, Nicoll, Schmidt, bankers, Frankfort a Maine---Germany. With apologies for so hurried a letter & with remembrances to your amiable family I <hr /> [written vertically across page 1] remain always truly yours Mary Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 22 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300107 T1869.03.16 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Rhoda White Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1869-03-16 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln pens a warm letter to an old friend, Rhoda White, describing her continuing sorrow and isolation, noting that she will return to Frankfurt in a few days. She adds that "I often wonder, why, I was spared, when my darling husband was taken " Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Turner, p. 503 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Nice France, March 16th '69 My dear Mrs White: Your letter recently received has afforded me much pleasure & believe me, in this far distant land, you are frequently remembered both in my thoughts & prayers. Past friendship, through the trying years of the war, and the fearful loss, we both have sustained in our dearly beloved husbands are ties, too strong for time or distance to sever. <hr /> Ill health rendered it absolutely necessary that I should come South, & by degrees, I find myself regaining strength. For sorrow, such as ours, there is [illegible] before the grave and Heaven, with reunion with our loved ones, can alone heal, bleeding, broken hearts. Whenever I am feeling so sadly, I lead a life of isolation & retirement, although I have been here several weeks, I am sure few or none are aware of it. I am not feeling sufficiently well in mind or body, to undertake Italy this winter. [Next?] winter, I shall try to come <hr /> down in Nov. The season is already so far advanced & nothing I could see could interest me in the terrible month of April. I feel that in a few days I must make the afforded return to my young son, who is now in Frankfort. When I visit Italy some months hence, it would be such a pleasure to have you as a companion. We could visit places of interest without being recognized. Of course, Americans abound everywhere--- & in my morning walks in the sunshine you can always recognise them <hr /> very often, by their loud voices so early, as ten or eleven in the morning, velvet costumes&c&cFull dress, when one is sight seeing or in quest of health & change, must certainly be a trial. After we have suffered heavy afflictions, life is at best, a fearful endurance. To me, every thing looks so desolate. I often wonder why I was spared, when my darling husband was taken, and to suffer so much too! I hope, my dear friend, you will write to me often. Please direct to Phillip, Nicoll, Schmidt, bankers, Frankfort a Maine---Germany. With apologies for so hurried a letter & with remembrances to your amiable family I <hr /> [written vertically across page 1] remain always truly yours Mary Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/08b91e1c5cd61afca9eae573ac5eb201.pdf 4242c722249f9e47d4c48c8fc2fec2cb Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 525 Springfield Ills April 11th 69 Mr Bradford My Dear Sir: It would afford me much pleasure to send you an autograph of Mr Lincoln---yet I have none to send---gave away all I had & could have given 10 thousand more---Commenced giving in 1860 & ended by exhaustion in 1867. You my good sir need give me no apology & all I regret is that it is not of my [power?] to accommodate you. Yours truly, W H Herndon Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300382 T1869.04.11-MISC Title A name given to the resource William H. Herndon to Mr. Bradford Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Herndon, William H. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1869-04-11 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource William H. Herndon replies to Mr. Bradford that he cannot supply an autograph of Lincoln, having given away all that he had. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 525 Springfield Ills April 11th 69 Mr Bradford My Dear Sir: It would afford me much pleasure to send you an autograph of Mr Lincoln---yet I have none to send---gave away all I had & could have given 10 thousand more---Commenced giving in 1860 & ended by exhaustion in 1867. You my good sir need give me no apology & all I regret is that it is not of my [power?] to accommodate you. Yours truly, W H Herndon Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ba29bab971e0586c4c2da5564dd79c83.pdf a6275b8674f1389981603c8ba4795f3b Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. BOOTH’S THEATRE, 23d Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues, New York, June 2d 1869 Mr. H.W. Bryant Dear Sir, Pray forgive my delay in acknowledging yr very kind letter. I have barely time to attend to the many business communications I receive. The two portraits you speak are already in my possession – that of my Father hangs in my green-room among a host of others. Never- <hr /> the-less – I thank you, and hope when you visit New York you will call at my theatre. By sending yr card, with a word to remind me of the “subject now under discussion”, I will be pleased to show you the green-room with its collection of Dramatic Worthies. Very Truly Yours Edwin Booth Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300383 T1869.06.02-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to H.W. Bryant Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1869-06-02 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth writes H.W. Bryant acknowledging his receipt of two portraits from Bryant. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. BOOTH’S THEATRE, 23d Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues, New York, June 2d 1869 Mr. H.W. Bryant Dear Sir, Pray forgive my delay in acknowledging yr very kind letter. I have barely time to attend to the many business communications I receive. The two portraits you speak are already in my possession – that of my Father hangs in my green-room among a host of others. Never- <hr /> the-less – I thank you, and hope when you visit New York you will call at my theatre. By sending yr card, with a word to remind me of the “subject now under discussion”, I will be pleased to show you the green-room with its collection of Dramatic Worthies. Very Truly Yours Edwin Booth Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/d1ccc1cf8d13328c013e703953fbe81a.pdf 1033e650cedc8ff42ec6f6f4b6eaee66 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Frankfurt a.M. Aug 17th '69 My dear Mrs Orne- After six weeks absence from town, I returned last evening & amongst my package of letters, I found one from your dear, kind self. I can scarcely express the pleasure, I feel, to think that you are <hr /> so near-but yet the sad thought will intrude itself, lest you may not be still at Hamburg. I write this, hoping for the best. If you are still at H please telegraph me "yes"- simply- I will understand. Address me, Hotel de Holland,room 72--My young son, has Thursday- <hr /> afternoon to himself, so if you have not left which I devoutly trust not, we will run out to see you, about 3 - P.M- of that day. If I could leave earlier, I would do so- I am so impatient to see you-With much love & in great haste, I remain always affectionately yours, Mary Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300108 T1869.08.17 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Sally Orne Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1869-08-17 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln finds herself in the same European city as Sally Orne and hastens to arrange a rendezvous. Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Turner, p. 511 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Frankfurt a.M. Aug 17th '69 My dear Mrs Orne- After six weeks absence from town, I returned last evening & amongst my package of letters, I found one from your dear, kind self. I can scarcely express the pleasure, I feel, to think that you are <hr /> so near-but yet the sad thought will intrude itself, lest you may not be still at Hamburg. I write this, hoping for the best. If you are still at H please telegraph me "yes"- simply- I will understand. Address me, Hotel de Holland,room 72--My young son, has Thursday- <hr /> afternoon to himself, so if you have not left which I devoutly trust not, we will run out to see you, about 3 - P.M- of that day. If I could leave earlier, I would do so- I am so impatient to see you-With much love & in great haste, I remain always affectionately yours, Mary Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/415629048f90b6c90f82bca38ae56e25.pdf 5bdcc2729b84c1942bc87544a32a8426 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Frankfurt – A. M. Aug. 21st 69 My Dear Mrs. Slataper: On my return from Scotland, three days since, I found your most acceptable letter quietly awaiting me written now, so many weeks since. Taddie & myself had been absent from this place seven weeks & have been so far north in Europe, as to see day light closing in upon us at eleven o’clock. PM and morning light, at 3 AM. <hr /> 2 Our old & dear friend, Dr. Smith, 73 years of age & very feeble, anticipating that he will not live much longer & desirous of seeing us before his departure, insisted so much upon our visit to him this summer, that we concluded to do so. We went to London via Paris, remaining at the latter place only 5 days, but sight seeing every moment of our time. In London – the kind good old man came down by steamer & met us. There we also remained 5 days. Beautiful, glorious Scotland has spoilt me for every other Country. It appears to me, that <hr /> 3 we saw every place, yet I presume we might remain five months there, continually travelling round, without doing so- We visited. Abbotsford, Dryburgh Abbey – passed six days in charming Edinburgh seeing oh so much! Glascow, journeys on the Clyde – all through the west of dear old Scotia, Burn’s birth place, saw the nook in the wall – where he first saw light. Went to Greenock – heaved a sigh over poor “Highland Mary’s grave – went out into the ocean – entered Fingal’s Cave visited Glencoe – Castles innumerable Balmoral – Dunsimore <hr /> 4 the latter perfectly fairly land. Visited Glamis Castle – saw the room & the bed on which poor King Duncan was murdered – Stepped on the same step – that Mary Queen of Scots, jumped into the canoe from her prison home at Lochleven. I cannot begin to enumerate all the places of interest we visited. I am convinced that I shall never again be able to arouse myself to take such another interest in any other country, I may chance to visit. I hastened back as Taddie had been delayed ten days after the commencement of his school. <hr /> 5 We returned via Ostend- Brussels. Went out to the battle field of Waterloo. I returned here with rather a heavy heart, my usual accompaniment of the last few years. But have had a very agreeable surprise in finding a very particular friend with her family – from Philadelphia. A most charming lady, she had searched for me every where written me letters enquiring my whereabouts when I was in. Went out to Hombourg and strange to say but it will not surprise either you or I – the day after my return <hr /> 6 stopping myself, at an hotel here where I never dreamed I should be she came here also – bag & baggage as she said in quest of me. She is now here – and we sat up in my room last night & until 3 this morning talking over former happy days. We were very intimate in Washington. They remain in E. three years & I suppose we will be much together. Her name is Mrs James Orne of Phil. They are immensely wealthy & she is as unaffected & overflowing with love for her friends as if she were penniless. She is accompanied by two very sweet young daughters – her <hr /> 7 maid & valet. I forgot to mention a brother. She is very much shocked that I should have no waiting woman & says a better time is coming for me. Poor me! Heaven grant it. Her brother, Charles O’Neil is a member of Congress from Phil. They are a very delightful family – and has written to me continually, since the fearful loss of my darling husband. If you remember, her writing me when we were at Bedford, to come on to Phil & make her a visit before sailing for E. I wish you knew this sweet woman. <hr /> 8 She said it was an irresistible impulse, for her two or three ago, to leave Homburg for Fr. & on entering the hotel, remarked to her daughters “I have a presentiment that Mrs Lincoln, is in this house” and before she had taken off her bonnet she was in my room & we sat up that whole night together too. A gentleman next door, knocked several times during the night saying “ladies, I should like to sleep some.” We amused ourselves very much, over his discomforture. Last night – another sufferer – rang the bell for the waiter & quiet at [continues as overlapping sideways writing on bottom right margin] 2 o’clock this AM. [Overlapping sideways writing on page 1- top left side reads as] Please burn this & oblige me, by telling no one save Mrs Gross of my recent journey to S. Will explain hereafter. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 8 p 21 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300109 T1869.08.21 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Eliza Slataper Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1869-08-21 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln writes to Eliza Slataper about her travels in Europe, especially England and Scotland, and continues with an account of her chance meeting with Sally Orne. Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Turner, pp. 512-13 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Frankfurt – A. M. Aug. 21st 69 My Dear Mrs. Slataper: On my return from Scotland, three days since, I found your most acceptable letter quietly awaiting me written now, so many weeks since. Taddie & myself had been absent from this place seven weeks & have been so far north in Europe, as to see day light closing in upon us at eleven o’clock. PM and morning light, at 3 AM. <hr /> 2 Our old & dear friend, Dr. Smith, 73 years of age & very feeble, anticipating that he will not live much longer & desirous of seeing us before his departure, insisted so much upon our visit to him this summer, that we concluded to do so. We went to London via Paris, remaining at the latter place only 5 days, but sight seeing every moment of our time. In London – the kind good old man came down by steamer & met us. There we also remained 5 days. Beautiful, glorious Scotland has spoilt me for every other Country. It appears to me, that <hr /> 3 we saw every place, yet I presume we might remain five months there, continually travelling round, without doing so- We visited. Abbotsford, Dryburgh Abbey – passed six days in charming Edinburgh seeing oh so much! Glascow, journeys on the Clyde – all through the west of dear old Scotia, Burn’s birth place, saw the nook in the wall – where he first saw light. Went to Greenock – heaved a sigh over poor “Highland Mary’s grave – went out into the ocean – entered Fingal’s Cave visited Glencoe – Castles innumerable Balmoral – Dunsimore <hr /> 4 the latter perfectly fairly land. Visited Glamis Castle – saw the room & the bed on which poor King Duncan was murdered – Stepped on the same step – that Mary Queen of Scots, jumped into the canoe from her prison home at Lochleven. I cannot begin to enumerate all the places of interest we visited. I am convinced that I shall never again be able to arouse myself to take such another interest in any other country, I may chance to visit. I hastened back as Taddie had been delayed ten days after the commencement of his school. <hr /> 5 We returned via Ostend- Brussels. Went out to the battle field of Waterloo. I returned here with rather a heavy heart, my usual accompaniment of the last few years. But have had a very agreeable surprise in finding a very particular friend with her family – from Philadelphia. A most charming lady, she had searched for me every where written me letters enquiring my whereabouts when I was in. Went out to Hombourg and strange to say but it will not surprise either you or I – the day after my return <hr /> 6 stopping myself, at an hotel here where I never dreamed I should be she came here also – bag & baggage as she said in quest of me. She is now here – and we sat up in my room last night & until 3 this morning talking over former happy days. We were very intimate in Washington. They remain in E. three years & I suppose we will be much together. Her name is Mrs James Orne of Phil. They are immensely wealthy & she is as unaffected & overflowing with love for her friends as if she were penniless. She is accompanied by two very sweet young daughters – her <hr /> 7 maid & valet. I forgot to mention a brother. She is very much shocked that I should have no waiting woman & says a better time is coming for me. Poor me! Heaven grant it. Her brother, Charles O’Neil is a member of Congress from Phil. They are a very delightful family – and has written to me continually, since the fearful loss of my darling husband. If you remember, her writing me when we were at Bedford, to come on to Phil & make her a visit before sailing for E. I wish you knew this sweet woman. <hr /> 8 She said it was an irresistible impulse, for her two or three ago, to leave Homburg for Fr. & on entering the hotel, remarked to her daughters “I have a presentiment that Mrs Lincoln, is in this house” and before she had taken off her bonnet she was in my room & we sat up that whole night together too. A gentleman next door, knocked several times during the night saying “ladies, I should like to sleep some.” We amused ourselves very much, over his discomforture. Last night – another sufferer – rang the bell for the waiter & quiet at [continues as overlapping sideways writing on bottom right margin] 2 o’clock this AM. [Overlapping sideways writing on page 1- top left side reads as] Please burn this & oblige me, by telling no one save Mrs Gross of my recent journey to S. Will explain hereafter. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/53531eeafa0e5374e25bea00d18ed5b8.pdf 5014ca55df15adf0582af97a17e968da Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (in pencil) N.Y. 1869 May 18th 1869 Postmarked New York Aug 23 Jno E. Russell Leicester Mass Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 8 x 11 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300384 T1869.08.23-MISC Title A name given to the resource Envelope by Edwin Booth to John E. Russell Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1869-08-23 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Edwin Booth addresses an envelope to John E. Russell of Leicester, Massachusetts. The stamp has been cut off of the envelope. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. (in pencil) N.Y. 1869 May 18th 1869 Postmarked New York Aug 23 Jno E. Russell Leicester Mass Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/e41402089ef89d48c430d6c9b6aebf72.pdf a95be575eb23f5400f4c2feb5a0d6017 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 58 BOOTH’S THEATRE, 23RD Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues New York, Sept 1st 1869 My dear Ward, [JQA in pencil] You must forgive my neglect---overrun with business I’ve only just redeemed yr last letter of 2 months ago. If you will call at the above address---send yr card to my rooms in [illegible] part of the building facing 6th Ave---I will be pleased <hr /> to see you any day twixt Eleven & 1 o’clk---or after 3 [1/2 ?] P.M. You can have anything from my wardrobe you desire. Sometime ago Rogers wrote me & I (travilling at the time) mislaid his letter & failed to answer it--- forgot it, in fact, until this moment in which <hr /> writing to you he has popped into my head. Now, if you see him tell him I am at his service for anything he requires of me in the [matter?] he spoke of---or let me know his address. Excuse haste Yours ever Edwin Booth <hr /> Edwin Booth 1869 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 21 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300385 T1869.09.01-MISC Title A name given to the resource Edwin Booth to J.Q.A. Ward Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Booth, Edwin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1869-09-01 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource In his correspondence with his sculptor, J.Q.A. Ward, Edwin Booth arranges a visit, adding "you can have anything from my wardrobe as you desire." Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 58 BOOTH’S THEATRE, 23RD Street, between 5th and 6th Avenues New York, Sept 1st 1869 My dear Ward, [JQA in pencil] You must forgive my neglect---overrun with business I’ve only just redeemed yr last letter of 2 months ago. If you will call at the above address---send yr card to my rooms in [illegible] part of the building facing 6th Ave---I will be pleased <hr /> to see you any day twixt Eleven & 1 o’clk---or after 3 [1/2 ?] P.M. You can have anything from my wardrobe you desire. Sometime ago Rogers wrote me & I (travilling at the time) mislaid his letter & failed to answer it--- forgot it, in fact, until this moment in which <hr /> writing to you he has popped into my head. Now, if you see him tell him I am at his service for anything he requires of me in the [matter?] he spoke of---or let me know his address. Excuse haste Yours ever Edwin Booth <hr /> Edwin Booth 1869 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b9b1acdc563462fc4813b634d3386d8f.pdf 7783f001283d164724a33c87da3a55a6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 64 BBF Washington Oct. 18, 1869 Andrew Boyd, Esq. My Dear Sir Yours of the 15th inst. is just recd. My address was printed and I send with this a copy. I enclose the funeral program and a card of admission. you may have them already. I have several pamphlets - addresses, sermons & c - touching Prest. Lincoln's death, but presume you have them. If ever I loved a man that man was Abraham Lincoln, & there is scarcely <hr /> anything I would not do to honor his memory. Truly & Fraternally Yours B. B. French Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300386 T1869.10.18-MISC Title A name given to the resource Benjamin B. French to Andrew Boyd Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource French, B.B. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1869-10-18 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource B.B. French sends a copy of his address, a funeral program and a card of admission to Andrew Boyd. French closes with: "If ever I loved a man that man was Abraham Lincoln, & there is scarcely anything I would not do to honor his memory." French uses his personal stationary imprinted with the BBF monogram at the top of the page. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 64 BBF Washington Oct. 18, 1869 Andrew Boyd, Esq. My Dear Sir Yours of the 15th inst. is just recd. My address was printed and I send with this a copy. I enclose the funeral program and a card of admission. you may have them already. I have several pamphlets - addresses, sermons & c - touching Prest. Lincoln's death, but presume you have them. If ever I loved a man that man was Abraham Lincoln, & there is scarcely <hr /> anything I would not do to honor his memory. Truly & Fraternally Yours B. B. French Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a5730bfe1301ecbfff7235cd46522094.pdf f012b135033a0ef7ad3fc41872b3a753 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Sunday evening Dec 5th 69 My dear Mrs Orne: Three evenings since, "Taddie Lincoln Lincoln" mailed a letter to you, with Mr Sumner's, enclosed within it. I do so hope, you received the latter. Senator Fenton, is by this time, doubtless on the stormy deep. Knowing what a power he will be in the Senate, I wish very much, he has been present the first day of the session. He cannot certainly arrive in Wash---until the first <hr /> of the 2nd week---and are you aware that Congress---will only most probably remain in session about two weeks, ere they adjourn for the Christmas Holidays. So even if I had hope---that charming, but deceitful syren on my side---I could scarcely suppose any good, would be effected in my cause by the time, when happier people are rejoicing over their comforts---alas, alas, what can I again expect, but to be left out in the cold. For it has become very much so here---how is it with you? <hr /> Oh that we could be together this wintry night---for how very much, we would have to say to each other. I can readily imagine, that your good, kind husband is even now, in Wash and that his voice & influence will be excited to the utmost. I must acknowledge---a great weakness about wishing to see what our friend, Col Forney, will have to say, [dinna?] forget me, should you receive any of his papers. I am very glad---that the time has come---for Congress to meet so that for weal or woe---I shall not be long kept in ignorance perhaps it may be bliss. <hr /> I hope you have entirely recovered from your cold. Poor Gen Sickles I suppose, he, too, is watching & waiting. It cannot be---that he will not be confirmed. Is Laura going to school in Spain? What changes---time, brings to us all. I sometimes feel as if I had lived a century. "My life, is not dated by years." Taddie, as usual is hurrying me so I will close---with ever so much love to your daughters & yourself. I shall feel anxious until I learn, whether you have received Sumner's letter. You are a wicked woman to be carrying on so many flirtations---you must remember that you have <hr /> [written vertically across page 1] a very handsome & agreeable husband in America. In great haste hoping very soon to hear from you---I remain always your affectionate friend Mary Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 21 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300110 T1869.12.05 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Sally Orne Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1869-12-05 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource While in Frankfurt, Germany, and still waiting for Congress to deal with her presidential pension, Mary Lincoln writes to her friend, Sally Orme: "What changes -- time, brings to us all -- I sometimes feel as if I have lived a century. 'My life, is not dated by years.' Taddie, as usual is hurrying me so I will close -- with ever so much love to your daughters and yourself. I shall feel anxious until I learn, whether you have received Sumner's letter -- you are a wicked woman to be carrying on so many flirtations. You must remember that you have a very handsome & agreeable husband in America ..." Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Turner, p. 530 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Sunday evening Dec 5th 69 My dear Mrs Orne: Three evenings since, "Taddie Lincoln Lincoln" mailed a letter to you, with Mr Sumner's, enclosed within it. I do so hope, you received the latter. Senator Fenton, is by this time, doubtless on the stormy deep. Knowing what a power he will be in the Senate, I wish very much, he has been present the first day of the session. He cannot certainly arrive in Wash---until the first <hr /> of the 2nd week---and are you aware that Congress---will only most probably remain in session about two weeks, ere they adjourn for the Christmas Holidays. So even if I had hope---that charming, but deceitful syren on my side---I could scarcely suppose any good, would be effected in my cause by the time, when happier people are rejoicing over their comforts---alas, alas, what can I again expect, but to be left out in the cold. For it has become very much so here---how is it with you? <hr /> Oh that we could be together this wintry night---for how very much, we would have to say to each other. I can readily imagine, that your good, kind husband is even now, in Wash and that his voice & influence will be excited to the utmost. I must acknowledge---a great weakness about wishing to see what our friend, Col Forney, will have to say, [dinna?] forget me, should you receive any of his papers. I am very glad---that the time has come---for Congress to meet so that for weal or woe---I shall not be long kept in ignorance perhaps it may be bliss. <hr /> I hope you have entirely recovered from your cold. Poor Gen Sickles I suppose, he, too, is watching & waiting. It cannot be---that he will not be confirmed. Is Laura going to school in Spain? What changes---time, brings to us all. I sometimes feel as if I had lived a century. "My life, is not dated by years." Taddie, as usual is hurrying me so I will close---with ever so much love to your daughters & yourself. I shall feel anxious until I learn, whether you have received Sumner's letter. You are a wicked woman to be carrying on so many flirtations---you must remember that you have <hr /> [written vertically across page 1] a very handsome & agreeable husband in America. In great haste hoping very soon to hear from you---I remain always your affectionate friend Mary Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20