461 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/24a53e9043871ce7663e990899985976.pdf 71857058e6bb0f9b4c1a6f54a5c4d401 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. March 10th 63 Executive Mansion Major French My Dear Sir: Your kind note, accompanied by the sad & touching lines, were received by me on yesterday, allow me to express my thanks to you, for your remembrance. Such a mark of friendship, <hr /> will long be cherished, when in after years, we shall all have passed from the scene of action. Our heavy bereavement, has caused this to be a very painful winter to me, yet situated as we are, being compelled to receive the world at large, I have endeavored to bear up, under our afflictions, as well as I can. With kind regards to Mrs. French, I <hr /> [written vertically] remain very Sincerely your 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 3 p 15 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 300079 T1863.03.10 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Benjamin B. French 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 1863-03-10 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Still mourning the death of her son, Willie, Mary Lincoln writes to B.B. French referring to "our heavy bereavement" and noting that "situated as we are, being compelled to receive the world at large, I have endeavored to bear up, under our affliction, as well as I can" Mary thanks French for "your remembrance" which possibly means that French wrote on the one-year anniversary of the death of Willie. Mary uses personal stationery with black borders and "L" monogram at top. Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Library of Congress, Papers of B.B. French 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. March 10th 63 Executive Mansion Major French My Dear Sir: Your kind note, accompanied by the sad & touching lines, were received by me on yesterday, allow me to express my thanks to you, for your remembrance. Such a mark of friendship, <hr /> will long be cherished, when in after years, we shall all have passed from the scene of action. Our heavy bereavement, has caused this to be a very painful winter to me, yet situated as we are, being compelled to receive the world at large, I have endeavored to bear up, under our afflictions, as well as I can. With kind regards to Mrs. French, I <hr /> [written vertically] remain very Sincerely your 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/091c02e300165c8504225f5fc57cacd7.pdf b4dee80afa8526e5f6999b2dd8b681a0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Executive Mansion, Washington, Jany 16th, 1864 Major French My Dear Sir- I write you in behalf, of a most worthy young man. The one in the place of Burns named Dunn. He makes more outside & there is every probability we will lose him, if his salary is not a little increased, as he finds it <hr /> to live, at the present rate impossible. Can you not by adding $15 a month to it, which will then be $75? We would dislike very much to lose, so efficient a person at the door, on account of so small an amount & we can readily imagine that $75 a month, would require <hr /> great economy. Just now, that we feel so perfectly satisfied, about our door men, it would be very unpleasant to change them. And I am sure, you will oblige me, about Dunn's wages. I am very respectfully 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 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 300082 T1864.01.16 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Benjamin B. French 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 1864-01-16 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln appeals to B.B. French for a salary increase on behalf of a young man (Dunn) who is employed at the White House as a doorman. She states that he is unable to continue at his present salary. The following year Dunn gave a piece of the broadcloth coat worn by Lincoln on the night of the assassination to the Rev. Gurley. That artifact was also part of the Taper Collection. Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Library of Congress, Papers of B.B. French 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. Executive Mansion, Washington, Jany 16th, 1864 Major French My Dear Sir- I write you in behalf, of a most worthy young man. The one in the place of Burns named Dunn. He makes more outside & there is every probability we will lose him, if his salary is not a little increased, as he finds it <hr /> to live, at the present rate impossible. Can you not by adding $15 a month to it, which will then be $75? We would dislike very much to lose, so efficient a person at the door, on account of so small an amount & we can readily imagine that $75 a month, would require <hr /> great economy. Just now, that we feel so perfectly satisfied, about our door men, it would be very unpleasant to change them. And I am sure, you will oblige me, about Dunn's wages. I am very respectfully 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/bb584fb7cd1c6088b98e1e0c24c68110.pdf 89141d2fa682cec4530a7b5945444be4 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Executive Mansion Feb 15th/65 My Dear Mrs Wright: It is almost painful for one to remember, how long since you wrote me & that your kind & acceptable letter, still remains unanswered. The beautiful wreath of hair has been very much admired & will always be retained in our family, almost, as a sacred relic. We have had a very busy winter, it is now however drawing rapidly to a close. Owing to some changes & repairs being made in the upper part of the establishment, not to speak of the painting going on, which <hr /> is particularly offensive, we will be deprived of several charming visitors, yourselves included on the 1st of March. Yet if you locate yourselves at Willard's or elsewhere, we will be very happy, to have you dine with us & see you frequently. I am interrupted & must close. With kind regards to Gov Wright & I remain truly yours Mary Lincoln I take the liberty of enclosing you a notice of our last dinner. M. L. 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 300088 T1865.02.15 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Caroline Wright 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 1865-02-15 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln thanks Mrs. Caroline Wright, wife of the former governor of Indiana, for a "beautiful wreath of hair" and adds that "we have had a very busy winter" while the White House is under repair. Mary Lincoln uses stationary with black borders. 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. Executive Mansion Feb 15th/65 My Dear Mrs Wright: It is almost painful for one to remember, how long since you wrote me & that your kind & acceptable letter, still remains unanswered. The beautiful wreath of hair has been very much admired & will always be retained in our family, almost, as a sacred relic. We have had a very busy winter, it is now however drawing rapidly to a close. Owing to some changes & repairs being made in the upper part of the establishment, not to speak of the painting going on, which <hr /> is particularly offensive, we will be deprived of several charming visitors, yourselves included on the 1st of March. Yet if you locate yourselves at Willard's or elsewhere, we will be very happy, to have you dine with us & see you frequently. I am interrupted & must close. With kind regards to Gov Wright & I remain truly yours Mary Lincoln I take the liberty of enclosing you a notice of our last dinner. M. L. 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/b4de52b886d84c16adf980b237d75c88.pdf bf52e75f20dd35fdfc7ccb8e110202e9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Nov 9th H. Kelly is allowed a furlough of two days, to Baltimore & return. As he is a faithful attendant, at the W. H. door. And if the Sec of War, will give a transportation ticket, it will oblige Mrs L --- Nov 9 1864 Kelly, H & Jas Transpin to & from 'Balt. request of Mrs Lincoln Sec of War -- 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 300086 T1864.11.09-2 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton 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 1864-11-09 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln asks Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton if H. Kelly, a faithful attendant at the White House door, could have a transportation ticket to use on his two-day furlough. A ticket is granted to H. and James Kelly. Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Turner, 182. 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. Nov 9th H. Kelly is allowed a furlough of two days, to Baltimore & return. As he is a faithful attendant, at the W. H. door. And if the Sec of War, will give a transportation ticket, it will oblige Mrs L --- Nov 9 1864 Kelly, H & Jas Transpin to & from 'Balt. request of Mrs Lincoln Sec of War -- 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/caed4956992d7c04f12cf365ac047450.pdf e93e65e4befa7302766eb3ba91480709 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Oct 11th Mr Stanton, will oblige Mrs Lincoln, by assigning to Mr A. F. Pike a situation as clerk, in any of his departments. He is a most excellent, young man, very attentive to his business and was a favorite of both, my husband & myself. 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 12 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 300091 T1865.10.11 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton 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 1865-10-11 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln asks Edwin M. Stanton to oblige her by appointing Albert F. Pike, who is "a most excellent young man and was a favorite of both, my husband & myself." The Taper Collection also contains Pike's letter to Stanton dated December 15, 1865. 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. Chicago Oct 11th Mr Stanton, will oblige Mrs Lincoln, by assigning to Mr A. F. Pike a situation as clerk, in any of his departments. He is a most excellent, young man, very attentive to his business and was a favorite of both, my husband & myself. 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/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/ae07f4ee0b7994fbd4b6feae5793e47a.pdf 60bf9b64418a2a7f7acfb7d39265ba09 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Executive Mansion May 27th 64. Mrs Fanny Barrow Dear Madam Unavoidable circumstances have delayed my sending a reply to your kind & complimentary request, regarding the dedication of the new work you are about publishing for children. I remember with much pleasure and gratitude, your kindness in sending my darling boys a copy of your "Night Caps, the reading of which afforded <hr /> much enjoyment. Since then, sorrow & bereavement have sorely tried us, & we, with the whole land, have been called upon to drink of the bitter cup of affliction. My little boy's name is Thomas Lincoln, a very plain name, yet being the name of my Husband's Father & he being an only son, it was considered best thus to name him, and if he turns out to be a wise & good man, it is unneccessary to ponder much over a name. I am happy to <hr /> inform you that the President is well although, necessarily much occupied with his high & responsible duties. I remain very Sincerely yours Mary Lincoln <hr /> Mrs Fanny Barrow 173 East 13th St New York. Mrs Lincoln <hr /> M. L. 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 5 p 18 x 12 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 300084 T1864.05.27 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Fanny Barrow 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 1864-05-27 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary thanks Fanny Barrow, a successful author of children's fiction, for a book 'Night Caps' sent to "my darling boys" and adds that "since then, sorrow & bereavement have sorely tried us & we, with the whole land, have been called upon to drink of the bitter cup of affliction." She explains that "My little boy's name is Thomas Lincoln, a very plain name" and adds that "the President is well although much occupied with his high & responsible duties." The original envelope addressed by Mary accompanies the letter. The envelope bears a near-perfect wax seal from Mary's private seal. 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. Executive Mansion May 27th 64. Mrs Fanny Barrow Dear Madam Unavoidable circumstances have delayed my sending a reply to your kind & complimentary request, regarding the dedication of the new work you are about publishing for children. I remember with much pleasure and gratitude, your kindness in sending my darling boys a copy of your "Night Caps, the reading of which afforded <hr /> much enjoyment. Since then, sorrow & bereavement have sorely tried us, & we, with the whole land, have been called upon to drink of the bitter cup of affliction. My little boy's name is Thomas Lincoln, a very plain name, yet being the name of my Husband's Father & he being an only son, it was considered best thus to name him, and if he turns out to be a wise & good man, it is unneccessary to ponder much over a name. I am happy to <hr /> inform you that the President is well although, necessarily much occupied with his high & responsible duties. I remain very Sincerely yours Mary Lincoln <hr /> Mrs Fanny Barrow 173 East 13th St New York. Mrs Lincoln <hr /> M. L. 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/bd19c368dc2af1dc7cf876fe51226b95.pdf d1a71095a0151435f1a1e1c5226de0ef Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Oct. 26th 1865 Mr. Frank B Carpenter Dear Sir: In the midst of my overwhelming distress, the kind promise, you several times made me, in regard to my beloved husband's portrait, returns to my remembrance. Will you not, send us, one quite as accurate, as in the "Emancipation Proclamation?" More, we could not ask or expect. As one whom my lamented husband so highly respected we will always----hope, to see you, should you visit Chicago. I have always felt, great pride, in the success of your great painting; bowed down with such intense sorrow, think of what inestimable value, a portrait from your unerring skill, would be prized by myself and my Boys. Please present my regards to Mrs. Carpenter and be assured of my sincere esteem. Mary Lincoln --- <pre>Envelope addressed to: Mr. Frank B Carpenter,Artist,New York City </pre> Postmarked Chicago, Ill Oct. 27 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 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 300092 T1865.10.26 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Francis Bicknell Carpenter 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 1865-10-26 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln reminds Francis Bicknell Carpenter of his promise to send a copy of "my beloved husband's portrait one quite as accurate as in the 'Emancipation Proclamation'?" A year later Carpenter sent a portrait with which Mary was extremely pleased. Mary addresses the heavy black bordered letter and accompanying envelope to 'Mr. Frank B. Carpenter.' Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Turner, pp. 278-79 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. Chicago Oct. 26th 1865 Mr. Frank B Carpenter Dear Sir: In the midst of my overwhelming distress, the kind promise, you several times made me, in regard to my beloved husband's portrait, returns to my remembrance. Will you not, send us, one quite as accurate, as in the "Emancipation Proclamation?" More, we could not ask or expect. As one whom my lamented husband so highly respected we will always----hope, to see you, should you visit Chicago. I have always felt, great pride, in the success of your great painting; bowed down with such intense sorrow, think of what inestimable value, a portrait from your unerring skill, would be prized by myself and my Boys. Please present my regards to Mrs. Carpenter and be assured of my sincere esteem. Mary Lincoln --- <pre>Envelope addressed to: Mr. Frank B Carpenter,Artist,New York City </pre> Postmarked Chicago, Ill Oct. 27 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/c616bc049c65075e1829753f30a6d2f1.pdf e5c0f82a0af04ce1aa5be66746c218bb Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Dec 30th 1865 Clifton House Private Genl. Spinner My dear Sir: Mr Wentworth, called last evening & proposed writing you to day, relative to the $25,000-which Congress voted me. Please send it to me, as soon, as you conveniently can $16,000 in 7 - 30s - seven thirties - the remaining $9,000 in money. I trust, notwithstanding the arduous duties, of your office, your health remains good. I am very respectfully yours Mary Lincoln <hr /> [illegible] (paper torn) answered, January [illegible] 2083.33 [illegible] 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 300093 T1865.12.30 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Francis E. Spinner 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 1865-12-30 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Todd Lincoln writes to U.S. Treasurer Francis E. Spinner regarding the $25,000 pension Congress awarded her. She asks him to send it as soon as possible. Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Turner, p. 318 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. Chicago Dec 30th 1865 Clifton House Private Genl. Spinner My dear Sir: Mr Wentworth, called last evening & proposed writing you to day, relative to the $25,000-which Congress voted me. Please send it to me, as soon, as you conveniently can $16,000 in 7 - 30s - seven thirties - the remaining $9,000 in money. I trust, notwithstanding the arduous duties, of your office, your health remains good. I am very respectfully yours Mary Lincoln <hr /> [illegible] (paper torn) answered, January [illegible] 2083.33 [illegible] 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/89802c526719417af912e09345f09c67.pdf b8cecfa2119c1aa5b2bf268cbc89ee6c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago, Jan 11th Hon F. E. Spinner: U. S. Treasurer Dear Sir: As you were so kind, as to offer to convert the money coming to me, into 7 3/10 bonds, I enclose you the draft, endorsed to your order, for that purpose. I will leave it, to your discretion, as to which of the issues to take, at the present market price the draft will purchase twenty two thousand dollars <hr /> 22000, of bonds, with accrued interest, and leave some margin. Please send a draft for the surplus. With thanks for your kind offer of services. I remain truly Mary Lincoln <hr /> Mrs. Mary Lincoln January [illegible] answered January [illegible] <hr /> (envelope) Private (postmarked) Chicago Ill Jan 12 Hon F. E. Spinner U. S. Treasurer Washington D. C. 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 19 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 300094 T1866.01.11 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Francis E. Spinner 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 1866-01-11 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln sends a draft for $22,000 with her letter to Francis E. Spinner taking up his offer to convert her husband's unused salary granted to her by Congress into bonds. Mary addresses her black bordered letter and envelope to F.E. Spinner. Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Turner, p. 325 (only partial text cited) 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. Chicago, Jan 11th Hon F. E. Spinner: U. S. Treasurer Dear Sir: As you were so kind, as to offer to convert the money coming to me, into 7 3/10 bonds, I enclose you the draft, endorsed to your order, for that purpose. I will leave it, to your discretion, as to which of the issues to take, at the present market price the draft will purchase twenty two thousand dollars <hr /> 22000, of bonds, with accrued interest, and leave some margin. Please send a draft for the surplus. With thanks for your kind offer of services. I remain truly Mary Lincoln <hr /> Mrs. Mary Lincoln January [illegible] answered January [illegible] <hr /> (envelope) Private (postmarked) Chicago Ill Jan 12 Hon F. E. Spinner U. S. Treasurer Washington D. C. 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/95868c535a8f17eaf6bf692a2f594922.pdf 598542ff8eb7999040d734d46ce797af Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago - March 14th Genl. Spinner My dear Sir: Your letter & receipts have been received - In a few days, I will send you the remaining sum. May I, at the same time, ask the favor of you, to advance the sum of $10 - to Mr. Williamson, I will faithfully remit it to you, next week - when I send you a check, for the other sum - I remain very gratefully & respectfully Mary Lincoln <hr /> Mrs. Mary Lincoln March 14/17, 1866. Write Sirs. Williamsons Receipt/10. 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 17 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 300098 T1866.03.14 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Francis Spinner 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 1866-03-14 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln asks Francis Spinner to advance the sum of $10 to Mr. Williamson and promises to repay him next week. Mary writes this letter on black-bordered stationery. 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. Chicago - March 14th Genl. Spinner My dear Sir: Your letter & receipts have been received - In a few days, I will send you the remaining sum. May I, at the same time, ask the favor of you, to advance the sum of $10 - to Mr. Williamson, I will faithfully remit it to you, next week - when I send you a check, for the other sum - I remain very gratefully & respectfully Mary Lincoln <hr /> Mrs. Mary Lincoln March 14/17, 1866. Write Sirs. Williamsons Receipt/10. 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/8b85920127de7135c5b193f1be6252ab.pdf 6826d3d89735c30e77aa608d749b4c5c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago April 6th 1866. Genl Spinner My dear Sir: Circumstances, have delayed my sending you, the remainder of the money, to close final settlement, I hope to do so, in a very few days. I presume, you received the note, I wrote you, requesting you to hand Mr Williamson $10 - that, will also be returned you, at same time. I remain very gratefully & respectfully Mary Lincoln <hr /> Mrs. Mary Lincoln April of 9 1866. Answered April 9, 1866. 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 17 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 300100 T1866.04.06 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Francis Spinner 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 1866-04-06 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln explains to Francis Spinner that circumstances have delayed her sending "the remainder of the money." Mary writes her letter on mourning stationary. This is one of nine documents from the Taper Collection relating to Mary Lincoln obtaining her husband's unpaid salary. 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. Chicago April 6th 1866. Genl Spinner My dear Sir: Circumstances, have delayed my sending you, the remainder of the money, to close final settlement, I hope to do so, in a very few days. I presume, you received the note, I wrote you, requesting you to hand Mr Williamson $10 - that, will also be returned you, at same time. I remain very gratefully & respectfully Mary Lincoln <hr /> Mrs. Mary Lincoln April of 9 1866. Answered April 9, 1866. 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/60475dddf4c02136dff53fefa258ef54.pdf 1c7c39d6d7dfbbd540514c47a68b7870 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Private L Chicago. July 23d. Genl Francis Spinner My dear Sir: You will kindly pardon my long delay, in refunding you the $10---you [handed?]---Mr Williamson on my behalf. For your consideration, pray accept my thanks. At the same time, may I trouble you to have sent to Galt & Bro. the remaining sum due them---and in return receive their receipt in full. Also---will you, yourself, return the receipt to me. With high respect, I remain truly Mary Lincoln <hr /> Mrs. Mary Lincoln July [25?] 1866 Answered, July 25, 1866 Paid Messrs Galt & Bro. same day the draft received from Mrs Lincoln, payable to their order, for $694.40 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 300101 T1866.07.23 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Francis Spinner 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 1866-07-23 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln apologizes to Francis Spinner for the her delay in returning the $10 for Mr. Williamson and asks him to pay Galt & Company. This is one of nine documents from the Taper Collection relating to Mary Lincoln's receipt of her husband's remaining unpaid salary. Mary uses her black-bordered mourning stationery with the "L" monogram at top. Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Turner, pp. 376-77 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. Private L Chicago. July 23d. Genl Francis Spinner My dear Sir: You will kindly pardon my long delay, in refunding you the $10---you [handed?]---Mr Williamson on my behalf. For your consideration, pray accept my thanks. At the same time, may I trouble you to have sent to Galt & Bro. the remaining sum due them---and in return receive their receipt in full. Also---will you, yourself, return the receipt to me. With high respect, I remain truly Mary Lincoln <hr /> Mrs. Mary Lincoln July [25?] 1866 Answered, July 25, 1866 Paid Messrs Galt & Bro. same day the draft received from Mrs Lincoln, payable to their order, for $694.40 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/34afa62b05b9f1ae4aea8845b965e7cf.pdf ef30847b167e43788ef09303bd901174 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 320 pm Major Gen Sickles Army of Potomac. Sherman is quite pleased with his visit so if you do not particularly desire his return, cannot he remain? Mrs. Lincoln. 1863. Head-Quarters, Army of the Potomac, Mary Lincoln <hr /> Mrs. Lincoln to Genl Sickles 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 300081 T1863 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Gen. Daniel E. Sickles 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 1863? Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln boldly pens on a sheet of stationary reading "Head-Quarters, Army of the Potomac." a note to Gen. Daniel E. Sickles that states: "Sherman is quite pleased with his visit, so if you do not particularly desire his return, cannot he remain?" 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. 320 pm Major Gen Sickles Army of Potomac. Sherman is quite pleased with his visit so if you do not particularly desire his return, cannot he remain? Mrs. Lincoln. 1863. Head-Quarters, Army of the Potomac, Mary Lincoln <hr /> Mrs. Lincoln to Genl Sickles 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/ed73fcce66c85572566de2f70347e2ea.pdf 4e64daa1f2cd2de5e3fbcdb9fa88ada2 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mr Gumpert, 1226 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia Oct 19th Has Col Sweeney gone up to New York, See World", of Tuesday Mrs Lincoln Please answer immediately <hr /> Mr Gumpert. 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 16 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 300085 T1864.10.19 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Gustav E. Gumpert 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 1864-10-19 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln sends a hurried request to Gustav E. Gumpert, a Philadelphia store owner, which reads: "Has Col. Sweeney gone up to New York, see 'World' of Tuesday please answer immediately." 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. Mr Gumpert, 1226 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia Oct 19th Has Col Sweeney gone up to New York, See World", of Tuesday Mrs Lincoln Please answer immediately <hr /> Mr Gumpert. 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/a8b23f40c3ac344ce1a634479ab68ab1.pdf ebe8b794737dccff764e1444e5857aa9 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. War Department Washington City, __________18 Hon H. Crosby Dear Sir Have you heard from Mr. Allen or learned of his whereabouts as the first draws near, and rent day approaching I am very anxious, if it is not asking too much of you please drop me a line at 607 13th St. Most Respectfully Yours Mrs. A. Lincoln Wednesday Oct 22nd, 1873 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 300115 T1873.10.22 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to H. Crosby 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 1873-10-22 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource In a letter written for Mary Lincoln in an unknown hand on War Department stationary, Mary Lincoln asks if Mr. H. Crosby has heard from Mr. Allen and notes that her rent would soon be due. Mary Lincoln asks Mr. Crosby to reply to her at 607 13th Street. In the years following Tad's death, Mrs. Lincoln all but disappeared from sight. Letters from the period 1871-76 are scarce. Some may have been lost; others were perhaps deliberately destroyed by Robert. 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. War Department Washington City, __________18 Hon H. Crosby Dear Sir Have you heard from Mr. Allen or learned of his whereabouts as the first draws near, and rent day approaching I am very anxious, if it is not asking too much of you please drop me a line at 607 13th St. Most Respectfully Yours Mrs. A. Lincoln Wednesday Oct 22nd, 1873 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/2e20cb102ed86c9d82943f66dcd666e5.pdf 25d180744ad01bee0a77dcddd8d4aeab Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Marienbad. Bohemia May 28th 1870 Hon. James H. Orne My Dear Sir: The letter and paper of May 3d, which you so kindly sent me, was received here a day or two since. Since that time alas, to judge from the report of the Senate Committee && there is to my mind, so troubled with anxiety & sorrow---but little chance of the noble work of the House being responded to---by the Senate. Mr Edmunds the Sen---(in the place of that good, noble & true gentleman, dear Senator Foote) appears vehemently determined---that cruel injustice <hr /> shall be rendered to the bereaved family of the man, who was above all others in the great work of the War. If I could possibly live, otherwise than to be a mortification to myself, I would not make the least request---at the hands of those---who could so ameliorate my sad condition. I am almost helpless---there are days when I cannot walk straight. I am unable to wait upon myself---from very frequent illnesses---as in the only plainest & most obscure way, I can keep myself---assuredly with my small means I cannot keep a servant. I wrote you, dear Mr Orne, a hurried but sincere statement of facts, a week since from Eger, en route here. Then I told you, what my oldest <hr /> son & myself, have always kept to ourselves---that so soon---as my senses could be regained---I had every [Wash?] & every other indebtedness---sent to me & out of every dollar---I could command---I paid to the uttermost farthing. In some cases, known by the the administrators---but in a very few---it was all done by ourselves my son & myself out of my money so that it should be said---that President Lincoln---was not in debt. This is one of the causes, why I am so straightened now---for living as we were compelled to, my husband not being a rich man & we had to pay enormous prices for every thing---those war times. When I now hear, from cruel---wicked reckless assertions---how rich I am---often wanting <hr /> for a meal---that I would daily offer a hungry way farer---If I could. my broken heart, cries aloud & I sigh more than ever to be at rest by my darling husband's side. Under any circumstances, I believe I should have hastened to settle any indebtedness against the estate, but being often told---that the remaining salary of the four years, would be given to the family. All I wished then was to die, if it had been Our Heavenly Fathers will---and the great sorrow & oftentimes cruelty---I have endured since, does not soften the aspect of life---or deprive it of its bitterness. Please write me on receipt of this a candid statement & your just views of the situation of affairs. <hr /> 5 I wrote you on my letter from Eger that on receipt of the refusal of the Sen. Com to confirm the bill---it was deemed best by my physician & two or three friends, that I should come on here. My mind is in such a disturbed state and truth to say---I am so unpleasantly situated---so unable to place myself in quarters---that one hearing my name, should occupy---that I am uncomfortable here. My health is very poor---so much so, since I have been here, now one week---I have had to send for the old physician of the place, two or three times---no menial near to assist me, if I was dying. Will not this condition of affairs, be rectified by a people---who are the nobles of the earth. Could my <hr /> devoted & indulgent husband, ever have anticipated---such a return for the work of freedom & saving his country---from a rebellious foe! Whilst I am writing, I am in receipt of a letter from my young son saying that Mrs Orne & her family have arrived at Frankfort & he has seen them! I feel like flying back---but will certainly very much shorten my stay here---to return to see them. There never was such goodness & nobleness of heart, I believe in any other woman in the world, as Mrs Orne possesses. Her loving sympathy---has been a great comfort to me. I will write her at once. If she had written me, she would have been coming earlier than July to Germany---I would have waited for her. As it is---two weeks hence---I return to Frankfort. <hr /> [written vertically across page 1] Hoping you will excuse this letter which in your great goodness---under the present trying circumstances I am sure you will---and earnestly requesting---your views of affairs & prospects in A---I remain most respectfully Your 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 6 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 300112 T1870.05.28 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to James Orme 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 1870-05-28 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource With her finances apparently in freefall, Mary Lincoln writes a second letter to James Orme renewing her appeal to him in response to word that Congress has turned its back on her situation. She mentions the Senate committee report tabling her bill because of lack of precedent and the fact that her wealth, as they calculated it, amounted to nearly $60,000. She strongly refutes that charge. Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Turner, p. 561 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. Marienbad. Bohemia May 28th 1870 Hon. James H. Orne My Dear Sir: The letter and paper of May 3d, which you so kindly sent me, was received here a day or two since. Since that time alas, to judge from the report of the Senate Committee && there is to my mind, so troubled with anxiety & sorrow---but little chance of the noble work of the House being responded to---by the Senate. Mr Edmunds the Sen---(in the place of that good, noble & true gentleman, dear Senator Foote) appears vehemently determined---that cruel injustice <hr /> shall be rendered to the bereaved family of the man, who was above all others in the great work of the War. If I could possibly live, otherwise than to be a mortification to myself, I would not make the least request---at the hands of those---who could so ameliorate my sad condition. I am almost helpless---there are days when I cannot walk straight. I am unable to wait upon myself---from very frequent illnesses---as in the only plainest & most obscure way, I can keep myself---assuredly with my small means I cannot keep a servant. I wrote you, dear Mr Orne, a hurried but sincere statement of facts, a week since from Eger, en route here. Then I told you, what my oldest <hr /> son & myself, have always kept to ourselves---that so soon---as my senses could be regained---I had every [Wash?] & every other indebtedness---sent to me & out of every dollar---I could command---I paid to the uttermost farthing. In some cases, known by the the administrators---but in a very few---it was all done by ourselves my son & myself out of my money so that it should be said---that President Lincoln---was not in debt. This is one of the causes, why I am so straightened now---for living as we were compelled to, my husband not being a rich man & we had to pay enormous prices for every thing---those war times. When I now hear, from cruel---wicked reckless assertions---how rich I am---often wanting <hr /> for a meal---that I would daily offer a hungry way farer---If I could. my broken heart, cries aloud & I sigh more than ever to be at rest by my darling husband's side. Under any circumstances, I believe I should have hastened to settle any indebtedness against the estate, but being often told---that the remaining salary of the four years, would be given to the family. All I wished then was to die, if it had been Our Heavenly Fathers will---and the great sorrow & oftentimes cruelty---I have endured since, does not soften the aspect of life---or deprive it of its bitterness. Please write me on receipt of this a candid statement & your just views of the situation of affairs. <hr /> 5 I wrote you on my letter from Eger that on receipt of the refusal of the Sen. Com to confirm the bill---it was deemed best by my physician & two or three friends, that I should come on here. My mind is in such a disturbed state and truth to say---I am so unpleasantly situated---so unable to place myself in quarters---that one hearing my name, should occupy---that I am uncomfortable here. My health is very poor---so much so, since I have been here, now one week---I have had to send for the old physician of the place, two or three times---no menial near to assist me, if I was dying. Will not this condition of affairs, be rectified by a people---who are the nobles of the earth. Could my <hr /> devoted & indulgent husband, ever have anticipated---such a return for the work of freedom & saving his country---from a rebellious foe! Whilst I am writing, I am in receipt of a letter from my young son saying that Mrs Orne & her family have arrived at Frankfort & he has seen them! I feel like flying back---but will certainly very much shorten my stay here---to return to see them. There never was such goodness & nobleness of heart, I believe in any other woman in the world, as Mrs Orne possesses. Her loving sympathy---has been a great comfort to me. I will write her at once. If she had written me, she would have been coming earlier than July to Germany---I would have waited for her. As it is---two weeks hence---I return to Frankfort. <hr /> [written vertically across page 1] Hoping you will excuse this letter which in your great goodness---under the present trying circumstances I am sure you will---and earnestly requesting---your views of affairs & prospects in A---I remain most respectfully Your 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 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/47290be371c18a64eb7faed8ab97c015.pdf 2dc406128d23a47356ecdfe91fc7898a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Frankfurt A Maine Feb 2nd 1870 Hon James H Orne: My dear Sir: When I explain my reason for writing this note upon your kind notice, with my impression of your great nobleness of heart, I feel assured, you will excuse the liberty I am taking. Mrs Orne has frequently written to me, during the winter and has invariably assured me of [Private written vertically across the page] <hr /> of the interest you are taking regarding Congressional action in my behalf. As you are doubtless aware, she is now in Italy & I have not heard from her since her arrival there. The details of my situation regarding pecuniary matters, would be too painful for me to write to you, from dear Mrs Orne, who in her kindness & sympathy, has proved an angel of light to me,I dare say, you have [Private written vertically across the page] <hr /> heard exactly, in what manner I am compelled to live---both at home & abroad. Between my great sorrow, & humiliating surroundings, separated from a devoted husband; who always provided so comfortably & even luxuriously for me, you can imagine that the great change, is crushing me to the earth. The anxiety too, regarding what Congress will do for me---where it is so much required---has completely undermined my health, so much so---that the physician who has been attending upon me, <hr /> has urged me to go South. Alas, alas, it would be a sad story to reveal to him, that the wife of the man, whose life was so sacrificed in his country's service, has not the means to leave the place, where she now is. Dear Mr Orne, will you, in your great goodness, ascertain as you have the means of doing, whether the service of my great & good husband, will be recognised by his country. The silence so far, regarding, some relief for me in Congress - is <hr /> [written vertically across page 1] very painful to me. Will you forgive the liberty I have taken & inform me, when you receive this, candidly what expectations I may have. Words cannot express, my fearfully trying position, at [present?] I remain, most respectfully, Mrs A 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 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 300111 T1870.02.02 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to James 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 1870-02-02 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Desperate to resolve her pecuniary situation, Mary Lincoln appeals to wealthy Republican benefactor James Orme: "Dear Mr. Orne, will you, in your great goodness, ascertain as you have the means of doing, whether the services of my great & good husband, will be recognised, by his country. The silence so far, regarding some relief for me in Congress -- is very painful to me. Will you forgive the liberty I have taken & inform me, when you receive this, candidly what expectations, I may have " 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 Maine Feb 2nd 1870 Hon James H Orne: My dear Sir: When I explain my reason for writing this note upon your kind notice, with my impression of your great nobleness of heart, I feel assured, you will excuse the liberty I am taking. Mrs Orne has frequently written to me, during the winter and has invariably assured me of [Private written vertically across the page] <hr /> of the interest you are taking regarding Congressional action in my behalf. As you are doubtless aware, she is now in Italy & I have not heard from her since her arrival there. The details of my situation regarding pecuniary matters, would be too painful for me to write to you, from dear Mrs Orne, who in her kindness & sympathy, has proved an angel of light to me,I dare say, you have [Private written vertically across the page] <hr /> heard exactly, in what manner I am compelled to live---both at home & abroad. Between my great sorrow, & humiliating surroundings, separated from a devoted husband; who always provided so comfortably & even luxuriously for me, you can imagine that the great change, is crushing me to the earth. The anxiety too, regarding what Congress will do for me---where it is so much required---has completely undermined my health, so much so---that the physician who has been attending upon me, <hr /> has urged me to go South. Alas, alas, it would be a sad story to reveal to him, that the wife of the man, whose life was so sacrificed in his country's service, has not the means to leave the place, where she now is. Dear Mr Orne, will you, in your great goodness, ascertain as you have the means of doing, whether the service of my great & good husband, will be recognised by his country. The silence so far, regarding, some relief for me in Congress - is <hr /> [written vertically across page 1] very painful to me. Will you forgive the liberty I have taken & inform me, when you receive this, candidly what expectations I may have. Words cannot express, my fearfully trying position, at [present?] I remain, most respectfully, Mrs A 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/05ef08c109053fbe7006ee4c32f194bd.pdf 110eeea59873b091b7a4dd0d19fe47be Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 5th Avenue Hotel My Dear Genl Dix Would you oblige me by coming up at 1 pm with one or two of your staff to accompany me to the Russian Frigate. Very sincerely Mary Lincoln Tuesday eve - <hr /> Mrs. Lincoln 15. Sept. 1863. 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 300080 T1863.09.15 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to John Adams Dix 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 1863-09-15 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln writes from the 5th Avenue Hotel to John Adams Dix, Military commandant of New York, to send someone to accompany her to the Russian frigate. The First Lady was to visit the Russian warship "Osliaba" anchored in New York. 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. 5th Avenue Hotel My Dear Genl Dix Would you oblige me by coming up at 1 pm with one or two of your staff to accompany me to the Russian Frigate. Very sincerely Mary Lincoln Tuesday eve - <hr /> Mrs. Lincoln 15. Sept. 1863. 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/abd32206a66896fb357ea14d988c620c.pdf 8793d9b4bd724b65ef3de47ef873cb75 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago 13th Sept Hon. L. Swett: My Dear Sir: You will pardon me about being solicitous about hearing from the results of your communications, with the friends to whom you proposed writing. With the most rigid economy which I am compelled to practise, I find it will be absolutely impossible to continue housekeeping on my present means two mont[h]s longer. Seeking retirement as a necessity, with my great sorrow upon me, it would be to me the greatest conceivable pain, that I should have to rent this place, to assist me, in living. With the sum, with the amount <hr /> of which you are apprised. I cannot attempt to struggle through the coming winter, with the requirements, which the winter necessarily brings. All I desire to know is, what prospect, there is of a change, or if you have been advised of any, please inform me so that I may make my arrangements. I can assure you, it will add, another pang, to my afflictions, if I have to give up for want of means to keep it up, my present situation. If so, my pride would not allow me to remain in a land, under so many obligations to my noble husband. I would go, with my son, where I could live retired & at less expense, far distant from here. Without hesitation in case of nothing being done, I shall proceed in a few weeks, to dispose of all my personal effects, which in the future will not be required. Please write me if you have heard any thing. [continued on page 1 written sideways in margin] believe me most respectfully 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 300102 T1866.09.13 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 [1866]-09-13 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln informs Leonard Swett that she cannot continue in her present residence with her present means, even practicing "the most rigid economy." She states that if she must give it up her pride would not allow her "to remain in a land, under so many obligations to [her] noble husband." Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Turner, pp. 388-89 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. Chicago 13th Sept Hon. L. Swett: My Dear Sir: You will pardon me about being solicitous about hearing from the results of your communications, with the friends to whom you proposed writing. With the most rigid economy which I am compelled to practise, I find it will be absolutely impossible to continue housekeeping on my present means two mont[h]s longer. Seeking retirement as a necessity, with my great sorrow upon me, it would be to me the greatest conceivable pain, that I should have to rent this place, to assist me, in living. With the sum, with the amount <hr /> of which you are apprised. I cannot attempt to struggle through the coming winter, with the requirements, which the winter necessarily brings. All I desire to know is, what prospect, there is of a change, or if you have been advised of any, please inform me so that I may make my arrangements. I can assure you, it will add, another pang, to my afflictions, if I have to give up for want of means to keep it up, my present situation. If so, my pride would not allow me to remain in a land, under so many obligations to my noble husband. I would go, with my son, where I could live retired & at less expense, far distant from here. Without hesitation in case of nothing being done, I shall proceed in a few weeks, to dispose of all my personal effects, which in the future will not be required. Please write me if you have heard any thing. [continued on page 1 written sideways in margin] believe me most respectfully 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/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/c03d67de49ba72219fe18415dfafbdbd.pdf ccffb3b1cc2cf51b12ad2d1d6de0d117 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Saturday afternoon My Dear Mrs. Brayman, If your health will admit of venturing out Such damp weather, we would be much pleased to have you. Mr B. & the young ladies come round this eve about seven & pass a social evening, also any friend you may have with you Yours Truly 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 pencil 1 p 15 x 9 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 300072 T185? Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Mary W. Brayman 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 1850's Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln writes a gracious invitation to Mr. & Mrs. W. Brayman and young ladies inviting them to drop by her house for a social visit that Saturday evening. The Braymans occupied the Lincolns' Springfield house during the war years. The invitation is written on stationary embossed with "moiniers". 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. Saturday afternoon My Dear Mrs. Brayman, If your health will admit of venturing out Such damp weather, we would be much pleased to have you. Mr B. & the young ladies come round this eve about seven & pass a social evening, also any friend you may have with you Yours Truly 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/b91aea0c1306719e83a0ba74d68f0d4c.pdf 83d84e03595455a5175ea676a60c6ebf Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. L August 5th Mess Miller & Grant Please excuse the delay, in not before sending you the check for this bill. Please return it to me, receipted. At the same send some samples of your finest thread edging, for trimming ruffles, with prices. Desire very fine quality. Resp. Mrs 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 1 p 15 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 300078 T1862.08.05 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Miller & Grant 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 1862-08-05 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln makes an apology to the firm of Miller & Grant for her late payment of a bill and asks for samples of their best quality thread for ruffles. Mary uses stationery with black borders and "L" monogram at top. 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. L August 5th Mess Miller & Grant Please excuse the delay, in not before sending you the check for this bill. Please return it to me, receipted. At the same send some samples of your finest thread edging, for trimming ruffles, with prices. Desire very fine quality. Resp. Mrs 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/79081616437bd1bb3f224a7d0b8acdfe.pdf b8a6fbdd76057cf297b53c1b3adb0adc Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. L Executive Mansion Gen Meigs Dear Sir, Our personal friends, Col Sweeney & Mr Gilbert, in whom both the President & myself feel much interested, are desirous of obtaining a contract, in your department. Any favor extended to these gentlemen, will be highly appreciated <hr /> by us, as we know, they are worthy of any request they may ask, at your hands. Trusting, you may feel disposed to act favorably towards them, I remain very Respectfully Mrs A. Lincoln <hr /> L 34. Book 14 Mrs. A. Lincoln Recommending messers Gilbert & Sweeney to the favorable consideration of the 2 [illegible] Genl in the matter of a contract for clothing cloth & c. Received May 3d 1862. 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 15 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 300077 T1862.05.03 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Montgomery C. Meigs 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 1862-05-03 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln states in her letter to Quartermaster General Montgomery C. Meigs that Col. Sweeney and Mr. Gilbert "in whom the president & myself feel much interested," are seeking a contract with the quartermaster and she goes on to request that he act favorably toward them. Mary uses stationery with black borders and "L" monogram at top. 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. L Executive Mansion Gen Meigs Dear Sir, Our personal friends, Col Sweeney & Mr Gilbert, in whom both the President & myself feel much interested, are desirous of obtaining a contract, in your department. Any favor extended to these gentlemen, will be highly appreciated <hr /> by us, as we know, they are worthy of any request they may ask, at your hands. Trusting, you may feel disposed to act favorably towards them, I remain very Respectfully Mrs A. Lincoln <hr /> L 34. Book 14 Mrs. A. Lincoln Recommending messers Gilbert & Sweeney to the favorable consideration of the 2 [illegible] Genl in the matter of a contract for clothing cloth & c. Received May 3d 1862. 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