462 25 22278 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/5a60d529573aefccfca37df07cdf3862.pdf 481b236e573bff6d4309ce7a3ebaf1d7 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. The President & Mrs. Lincoln request the honor of Mr & Mrs Eliot's company on Wednes evening Feb 5 at 9 O'clock Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 1 p 8 x 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 300075 T1862.02.05 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Mr. & Mrs. Elliot 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 1862-02-05 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln sends an invitation to Mr. and Mrs. Elliot to a gathering on Wednesday evening, February 5, at 9 o'clock. the narrow oblong invitation is mounted on a black card. The occasion is a White House ball, given by the First Lady, for which 600-700 invitations are issued. Thomas Eliot is a Massachusetts congressman. Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Meirs, Lincoln Day by Day 3:93 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. The President & Mrs. Lincoln request the honor of Mr & Mrs Eliot's company on Wednes evening Feb 5 at 9 O'clock 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/4db347cbbde3a0d29f876a90b63e9e45.pdf e79014b5d3b8e381a08cde49f7dda04a Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. March 4th 63. Executive Mansion. My Dear Mrs Heard. I will be gratified if you will visit me about 8 1/2 o'clock this eve, sans ceremonie also Mr H. & Mrs Doubleday. I am not expecting company, only perhaps, your friend Mrs Lamon, may look in upon us. Very Truly Mary Lincoln. If you attend the party at Mr Chase's this eve, we will excuse you at a suitable hour. <hr /> R.S.V.P. 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 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 300920 T1863.03.04 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Mrs. Charles Heard 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 1863-03-04 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln asks Mrs. Charles Heard if she could visit her with Mr. and Mrs. Doubleday noting that "your friend Mrs. Lamon may look in upon us." Mary refers to a party at Mr. Chase's this eve. She uses personal stationary 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. March 4th 63. Executive Mansion. My Dear Mrs Heard. I will be gratified if you will visit me about 8 1/2 o'clock this eve, sans ceremonie also Mr H. & Mrs Doubleday. I am not expecting company, only perhaps, your friend Mrs Lamon, may look in upon us. Very Truly Mary Lincoln. If you attend the party at Mr Chase's this eve, we will excuse you at a suitable hour. <hr /> R.S.V.P. 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/68ce464d69990926f66ba5172f15487e.pdf 8056d1a0a93237e9e153556e784e2fd0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Nice France, March 16th '69 My dear Mrs White: Your letter recently received has afforded me much pleasure & believe me, in this far distant land, you are frequently remembered both in my thoughts & prayers. Past friendship, through the trying years of the war, and the fearful loss, we both have sustained in our dearly beloved husbands are ties, too strong for time or distance to sever. <hr /> Ill health rendered it absolutely necessary that I should come South, & by degrees, I find myself regaining strength. For sorrow, such as ours, there is [illegible] before the grave and Heaven, with reunion with our loved ones, can alone heal, bleeding, broken hearts. Whenever I am feeling so sadly, I lead a life of isolation & retirement, although I have been here several weeks, I am sure few or none are aware of it. I am not feeling sufficiently well in mind or body, to undertake Italy this winter. [Next?] winter, I shall try to come <hr /> down in Nov. The season is already so far advanced & nothing I could see could interest me in the terrible month of April. I feel that in a few days I must make the afforded return to my young son, who is now in Frankfort. When I visit Italy some months hence, it would be such a pleasure to have you as a companion. We could visit places of interest without being recognized. Of course, Americans abound everywhere--- & in my morning walks in the sunshine you can always recognise them <hr /> very often, by their loud voices so early, as ten or eleven in the morning, velvet costumes&c&cFull dress, when one is sight seeing or in quest of health & change, must certainly be a trial. After we have suffered heavy afflictions, life is at best, a fearful endurance. To me, every thing looks so desolate. I often wonder why I was spared, when my darling husband was taken, and to suffer so much too! I hope, my dear friend, you will write to me often. Please direct to Phillip, Nicoll, Schmidt, bankers, Frankfort a Maine---Germany. With apologies for so hurried a letter & with remembrances to your amiable family I <hr /> [written vertically across page 1] remain always truly yours Mary Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 22 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300107 T1869.03.16 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Rhoda White Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1869-03-16 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln pens a warm letter to an old friend, Rhoda White, describing her continuing sorrow and isolation, noting that she will return to Frankfurt in a few days. She adds that "I often wonder, why, I was spared, when my darling husband was taken " Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Turner, p. 503 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Nice France, March 16th '69 My dear Mrs White: Your letter recently received has afforded me much pleasure & believe me, in this far distant land, you are frequently remembered both in my thoughts & prayers. Past friendship, through the trying years of the war, and the fearful loss, we both have sustained in our dearly beloved husbands are ties, too strong for time or distance to sever. <hr /> Ill health rendered it absolutely necessary that I should come South, & by degrees, I find myself regaining strength. For sorrow, such as ours, there is [illegible] before the grave and Heaven, with reunion with our loved ones, can alone heal, bleeding, broken hearts. Whenever I am feeling so sadly, I lead a life of isolation & retirement, although I have been here several weeks, I am sure few or none are aware of it. I am not feeling sufficiently well in mind or body, to undertake Italy this winter. [Next?] winter, I shall try to come <hr /> down in Nov. The season is already so far advanced & nothing I could see could interest me in the terrible month of April. I feel that in a few days I must make the afforded return to my young son, who is now in Frankfort. When I visit Italy some months hence, it would be such a pleasure to have you as a companion. We could visit places of interest without being recognized. Of course, Americans abound everywhere--- & in my morning walks in the sunshine you can always recognise them <hr /> very often, by their loud voices so early, as ten or eleven in the morning, velvet costumes&c&cFull dress, when one is sight seeing or in quest of health & change, must certainly be a trial. After we have suffered heavy afflictions, life is at best, a fearful endurance. To me, every thing looks so desolate. I often wonder why I was spared, when my darling husband was taken, and to suffer so much too! I hope, my dear friend, you will write to me often. Please direct to Phillip, Nicoll, Schmidt, bankers, Frankfort a Maine---Germany. With apologies for so hurried a letter & with remembrances to your amiable family I <hr /> [written vertically across page 1] remain always truly yours Mary Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/2fea7c0196b704904f53f271813fd8d0.pdf 9c34c68eafb797d9e0fc8d1297a493a0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. ML Private. Wabash av. 653. My dear Mrs. White: Your last kind letter has been received & I hasten to explain expressions that may have surprised you when I last wrote. I was then just recovering <hr /> from a very severe attack of heart complaint. There is no mistaking the symptoms of a complaint that has carried off so many members of our family - with so much less of grief, than I have been called upon to endure - a second physician <hr /> has since told me, that he thought my blood was turning to water & it was working its way to my heart - of course, I find myself gradually bloating, but my aching, broken, desolated life, may have to continue, longer than it is desirable, but I am advised to seek a much warmer climate, for the winter. <hr /> In the event of my son, not remaining here longer than Christmas - when for a few months he proposes a rest for himself for his young life, has been very greatly overtaxed, I have been thinking dear friend, of going to Florida soon after the first of Jany - to remain South until the latter part of April. Can it be that you will accompany me - if I do so. <hr /> 5 ML All I write you, I am sure you will consider strictly private - and when I place my plan & proposal before you. I will trust to your noble heart & unfailing kindness, even if your ideas do not coincide with mine not to feel displeased. Of course, I cannot go alone & in my state of <hr /> mind, a congenial, sympathising companion, is every thing to me. Now, for my plans. If you will go with me & pass the winter, where we both may find distraction of mind, I will so gladly pay the way for us both every where we go - the board - South is so much less than N.Y. or Chicago, is <hr /> said to be half as little that each one of us can meet that separately. If you consent to going & the arrangement about my son's plans agree we can cross over to New Orleans & it may be extend our voyage to Havana & Cuba. All this is entirely entre nous - to be mentioned to no one - if you please. I want so much to be with you, for I feel <hr /> myself so utterly alone in all my wretchedness. Mine is the agony of a broken heart. Without my blessed, darling son, who was such a comfort to me I can scarcely live. My thoughts are continually in that bright world, where my beloved treasures are and where I trust, I may ere long be. Please write me at once. Ever your most affectionate friend. M.L. <hr /> Free, Mary Lincoln. Saint Charles Il Mrs. Rhoda E. White Grand Central Hotel. New York. <hr /> ML [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 10 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 300114 T1871.12.08 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Rhoda White Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1871-12-08 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln writes to Rhoda White complaining of her poor health and "my aching, broken, desolated life," and her plans to visit Florida, perhaps with her son Robert. She refers to the death of Tad: "without my blessed, darling son, who was such a comfort to me, I can scarcely live." Mary Lincoln uses her personal mourning stationary and addresses the envelope with her free frank: "Free Mary Lincoln." postmarked St. Charles, Illinois. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. ML Private. Wabash av. 653. My dear Mrs. White: Your last kind letter has been received & I hasten to explain expressions that may have surprised you when I last wrote. I was then just recovering <hr /> from a very severe attack of heart complaint. There is no mistaking the symptoms of a complaint that has carried off so many members of our family - with so much less of grief, than I have been called upon to endure - a second physician <hr /> has since told me, that he thought my blood was turning to water & it was working its way to my heart - of course, I find myself gradually bloating, but my aching, broken, desolated life, may have to continue, longer than it is desirable, but I am advised to seek a much warmer climate, for the winter. <hr /> In the event of my son, not remaining here longer than Christmas - when for a few months he proposes a rest for himself for his young life, has been very greatly overtaxed, I have been thinking dear friend, of going to Florida soon after the first of Jany - to remain South until the latter part of April. Can it be that you will accompany me - if I do so. <hr /> 5 ML All I write you, I am sure you will consider strictly private - and when I place my plan & proposal before you. I will trust to your noble heart & unfailing kindness, even if your ideas do not coincide with mine not to feel displeased. Of course, I cannot go alone & in my state of <hr /> mind, a congenial, sympathising companion, is every thing to me. Now, for my plans. If you will go with me & pass the winter, where we both may find distraction of mind, I will so gladly pay the way for us both every where we go - the board - South is so much less than N.Y. or Chicago, is <hr /> said to be half as little that each one of us can meet that separately. If you consent to going & the arrangement about my son's plans agree we can cross over to New Orleans & it may be extend our voyage to Havana & Cuba. All this is entirely entre nous - to be mentioned to no one - if you please. I want so much to be with you, for I feel <hr /> myself so utterly alone in all my wretchedness. Mine is the agony of a broken heart. Without my blessed, darling son, who was such a comfort to me I can scarcely live. My thoughts are continually in that bright world, where my beloved treasures are and where I trust, I may ere long be. Please write me at once. Ever your most affectionate friend. M.L. <hr /> Free, Mary Lincoln. Saint Charles Il Mrs. Rhoda E. White Grand Central Hotel. New York. <hr /> ML [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/b673efd79a3b2427dafb2b4d2759e544.pdf 1e8fa8536bea96501fef799857cd7320 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. L March 13th 64 My Dear Mrs Alexander: Ever since your departure to Kentucky, I have frequently determined to write to you for knowing full well, the trials you had to pass through this past winter my sincerest sympathies, were with you. Yet now, in your hour of heart rending bereavement how much I have grieved with you, tongue, cannot tell, your sorrows, have only opened my own bleeding wounds afresh earth, can afford, no balm, for [written vertically across this page] Dear little Taddie sends his love to you the boys not forgetting little "Junebug" <hr /> such bereavements, as we have been called upon to pass through. Your lovely family, of little boys, were very dear to me your darling little Carroll, was my especial favorite. My precious Willie, was another of the pure ones, too good for earth, hence early transplanted to a more congenial soil. They are so happy & rejoicing, whilst we are bowed down, for their loss & yet our grief, how natural it is! Words cannot express, how much, I shall miss your presence at the Soldiers' Home, the coming summer, it was a most unexpected and <hr /> inexplicable affair, both to Mr L. & myself, we were really so sincerely attached to your noble Husband & yourself, your kindness to us, was so great, at all times, that we shall always feel under obligations & in coming years, I trust we may meet, my acquaintance, with you, has been, in such a time of deep sorrow, that I have always felt, in my nervous, miserable state, I was not able to do myself justice. I am indebted to you, whilst, in such moods, for many genial, pleasant hours, and if I were, now, with you we could freely weep together. The loss of my noble beautiful boy, is as keen a pang <hr /> to me, now, as it was at first, indeed, I realise it more, only the grave, can close upon, such afflictions. I have taken the great liberty of sending you a little package, it was a small part of a supply, I brought from home, three years since, not knowing whether, we had not to supply the table, in the W. H. I am sure, as a housekeeper, you will excuse, my sending such a poor offering. I trust, when your cares & feelings will permit, you will write to me, with love to your children & friends, I remain ever truly Mary Lincoln <hr /> [inner envelope front] Mrs. Col Alexander Mrs. Lincoln <hr /> [inner envelope back] L <hr /> [outer envelope front] A Lincoln Mrs. Col Alexander Care of Lt Col Alexander Louisville Kentucky [postmark] WASHINGTON D. C. FREE MAR [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 7 p 19 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 300067 T1864.03.13 285114 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Sallie R. Alexander Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-03-13 and 1864-03-14 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary consoles her friend from Kentucky on her bereavement which reminds her of her own loss (Willie). She writes: "earth can afford no balm for such bereavements My precious Willie, was another of the pure ones, too good for earth " She regrets that Mrs. Alexander will not be in Washington for the next summer and recalls their kindness to "us" and adds, "the loss of my noble beautiful boy is as keen a pang to me now, as it was at first" In a postscript she sends love from "Taddie." With this letter are two envelopes addressed by Mary Lincoln to Mrs. Colonel Alexander in Louisville, Kentucky. One of these has the free-frank signature of A. Lincoln. The letter was folded and put into a small envelope with the "L" monogram. This in turn was inserted into a second, larger envelope bearing the president's free frank signature and circular postmark. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. L March 13th 64 My Dear Mrs Alexander: Ever since your departure to Kentucky, I have frequently determined to write to you for knowing full well, the trials you had to pass through this past winter my sincerest sympathies, were with you. Yet now, in your hour of heart rending bereavement how much I have grieved with you, tongue, cannot tell, your sorrows, have only opened my own bleeding wounds afresh earth, can afford, no balm, for [written vertically across this page] Dear little Taddie sends his love to you the boys not forgetting little "Junebug" <hr /> such bereavements, as we have been called upon to pass through. Your lovely family, of little boys, were very dear to me your darling little Carroll, was my especial favorite. My precious Willie, was another of the pure ones, too good for earth, hence early transplanted to a more congenial soil. They are so happy & rejoicing, whilst we are bowed down, for their loss & yet our grief, how natural it is! Words cannot express, how much, I shall miss your presence at the Soldiers' Home, the coming summer, it was a most unexpected and <hr /> inexplicable affair, both to Mr L. & myself, we were really so sincerely attached to your noble Husband & yourself, your kindness to us, was so great, at all times, that we shall always feel under obligations & in coming years, I trust we may meet, my acquaintance, with you, has been, in such a time of deep sorrow, that I have always felt, in my nervous, miserable state, I was not able to do myself justice. I am indebted to you, whilst, in such moods, for many genial, pleasant hours, and if I were, now, with you we could freely weep together. The loss of my noble beautiful boy, is as keen a pang <hr /> to me, now, as it was at first, indeed, I realise it more, only the grave, can close upon, such afflictions. I have taken the great liberty of sending you a little package, it was a small part of a supply, I brought from home, three years since, not knowing whether, we had not to supply the table, in the W. H. I am sure, as a housekeeper, you will excuse, my sending such a poor offering. I trust, when your cares & feelings will permit, you will write to me, with love to your children & friends, I remain ever truly Mary Lincoln <hr /> [inner envelope front] Mrs. Col Alexander Mrs. Lincoln <hr /> [inner envelope back] L <hr /> [outer envelope front] A Lincoln Mrs. Col Alexander Care of Lt Col Alexander Louisville Kentucky [postmark] WASHINGTON D. C. FREE MAR [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/1f574a8924fbb97945cbc96603b41cad.pdf e7a8410d2a28396d96de11ae2adf0047 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Chicago Oct 5 1865 My dear Mrs. Orne Your very kind & deeply sympathizing letter was received some days since & believe me, only the severe indisposition of my little Taddie & myself, has prevented an earlier reply. I cannot find words to thank you, for the tenderness of feeling, you manifest for us, in our most afflicted state - but from my knowledge of your gentle & loving nature, I could never have expected, any thing else. My heart, went out to you, the first time, I saw you, I felt, that I could love you, like a dear sister and in my distracted state of mind, when you came weeping, to my bedside if the choice, had been left to me, would never have approved, of such entire seclusion. I cannot tell you how miserable I am. I am so rebellious, in my great sorrow, Do comfort me, a little by writing to me, your letters are very very interesting to me. With much love, I remain truly. Mary Lincoln <hr /> I would have had, you remain near me. As it was, perhaps it was best - for in my great state of anguish & excitement, probably calmer & more philosophic temperaments, were the most appropriate persons to be near me; yet your nature & mine, are so far removed, from such natures, that in our natural moods, they are not congenial. Yet, how much more, we suffer in the hour of trial, than they do. Every one, was very kind to me. Yet, after all, there is no "ministering to the mind diseased," or the broken hearted. God, alone can give comfort, yet in my most afflicted state, a removal from my sorrows & reunion, with my beloved husband, can alone, heal the terrible grief, I am called upon to bear. Without my idolized husband, I care not to live - although I most truly <hr /> acknowledge, my gratitude for my good boys. Think, how desolate, I would be without them I feel assured, that your kind husband's & your own advice is best - as you say, Congress will soon meet, and if immediately, after the election of Speaker, this subject, an appropriation, for us, should be introduced, before agitating subjects are brought forward your good Congressmen, will agree with me , that under the circumstances, a bill, in our favor, will be passed. I am so anxious once more, to be quiet, in a home of my own, suitable to receive my husband's friends. Will you not visit me, should I ever be thus, situated? You would like Chicago - it would be just the place to suit you. My friends here, live very handsomely & are very kind & attentive - but I Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 22 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300089 T1865.10.05 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Sally Orne Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1865-10-05 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Six months after Lincoln's assassination, Mary Lincoln writes to Sally Orme in which she refers to the possibility that Congress will pass an appropriation for her. Mary writes desolately: "I am so anxious once more, to be quiet, in a home of my own, suitable to receive my husband's friends yet very seldom can I summon courage, to see them. I must do better, by degrees -- when I get into a home you must come & lecture me for my darling husband would never have approved of such entire seclusion" 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 5 1865 My dear Mrs. Orne Your very kind & deeply sympathizing letter was received some days since & believe me, only the severe indisposition of my little Taddie & myself, has prevented an earlier reply. I cannot find words to thank you, for the tenderness of feeling, you manifest for us, in our most afflicted state - but from my knowledge of your gentle & loving nature, I could never have expected, any thing else. My heart, went out to you, the first time, I saw you, I felt, that I could love you, like a dear sister and in my distracted state of mind, when you came weeping, to my bedside if the choice, had been left to me, would never have approved, of such entire seclusion. I cannot tell you how miserable I am. I am so rebellious, in my great sorrow, Do comfort me, a little by writing to me, your letters are very very interesting to me. With much love, I remain truly. Mary Lincoln <hr /> I would have had, you remain near me. As it was, perhaps it was best - for in my great state of anguish & excitement, probably calmer & more philosophic temperaments, were the most appropriate persons to be near me; yet your nature & mine, are so far removed, from such natures, that in our natural moods, they are not congenial. Yet, how much more, we suffer in the hour of trial, than they do. Every one, was very kind to me. Yet, after all, there is no "ministering to the mind diseased," or the broken hearted. God, alone can give comfort, yet in my most afflicted state, a removal from my sorrows & reunion, with my beloved husband, can alone, heal the terrible grief, I am called upon to bear. Without my idolized husband, I care not to live - although I most truly <hr /> acknowledge, my gratitude for my good boys. Think, how desolate, I would be without them I feel assured, that your kind husband's & your own advice is best - as you say, Congress will soon meet, and if immediately, after the election of Speaker, this subject, an appropriation, for us, should be introduced, before agitating subjects are brought forward your good Congressmen, will agree with me , that under the circumstances, a bill, in our favor, will be passed. I am so anxious once more, to be quiet, in a home of my own, suitable to receive my husband's friends. Will you not visit me, should I ever be thus, situated? You would like Chicago - it would be just the place to suit you. My friends here, live very handsomely & are very kind & attentive - but I Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/d1ccc1cf8d13328c013e703953fbe81a.pdf 1033e650cedc8ff42ec6f6f4b6eaee66 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Frankfurt a.M. Aug 17th '69 My dear Mrs Orne- After six weeks absence from town, I returned last evening & amongst my package of letters, I found one from your dear, kind self. I can scarcely express the pleasure, I feel, to think that you are <hr /> so near-but yet the sad thought will intrude itself, lest you may not be still at Hamburg. I write this, hoping for the best. If you are still at H please telegraph me "yes"- simply- I will understand. Address me, Hotel de Holland,room 72--My young son, has Thursday- <hr /> afternoon to himself, so if you have not left which I devoutly trust not, we will run out to see you, about 3 - P.M- of that day. If I could leave earlier, I would do so- I am so impatient to see you-With much love & in great haste, I remain always affectionately yours, Mary Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 3 p 20 x 13 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300108 T1869.08.17 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Sally Orne Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1869-08-17 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln finds herself in the same European city as Sally Orne and hastens to arrange a rendezvous. Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Turner, p. 511 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Frankfurt a.M. Aug 17th '69 My dear Mrs Orne- After six weeks absence from town, I returned last evening & amongst my package of letters, I found one from your dear, kind self. I can scarcely express the pleasure, I feel, to think that you are <hr /> so near-but yet the sad thought will intrude itself, lest you may not be still at Hamburg. I write this, hoping for the best. If you are still at H please telegraph me "yes"- simply- I will understand. Address me, Hotel de Holland,room 72--My young son, has Thursday- <hr /> afternoon to himself, so if you have not left which I devoutly trust not, we will run out to see you, about 3 - P.M- of that day. If I could leave earlier, I would do so- I am so impatient to see you-With much love & in great haste, I remain always affectionately yours, Mary Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a5730bfe1301ecbfff7235cd46522094.pdf f012b135033a0ef7ad3fc41872b3a753 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Sunday evening Dec 5th 69 My dear Mrs Orne: Three evenings since, "Taddie Lincoln Lincoln" mailed a letter to you, with Mr Sumner's, enclosed within it. I do so hope, you received the latter. Senator Fenton, is by this time, doubtless on the stormy deep. Knowing what a power he will be in the Senate, I wish very much, he has been present the first day of the session. He cannot certainly arrive in Wash---until the first <hr /> of the 2nd week---and are you aware that Congress---will only most probably remain in session about two weeks, ere they adjourn for the Christmas Holidays. So even if I had hope---that charming, but deceitful syren on my side---I could scarcely suppose any good, would be effected in my cause by the time, when happier people are rejoicing over their comforts---alas, alas, what can I again expect, but to be left out in the cold. For it has become very much so here---how is it with you? <hr /> Oh that we could be together this wintry night---for how very much, we would have to say to each other. I can readily imagine, that your good, kind husband is even now, in Wash and that his voice & influence will be excited to the utmost. I must acknowledge---a great weakness about wishing to see what our friend, Col Forney, will have to say, [dinna?] forget me, should you receive any of his papers. I am very glad---that the time has come---for Congress to meet so that for weal or woe---I shall not be long kept in ignorance perhaps it may be bliss. <hr /> I hope you have entirely recovered from your cold. Poor Gen Sickles I suppose, he, too, is watching & waiting. It cannot be---that he will not be confirmed. Is Laura going to school in Spain? What changes---time, brings to us all. I sometimes feel as if I had lived a century. "My life, is not dated by years." Taddie, as usual is hurrying me so I will close---with ever so much love to your daughters & yourself. I shall feel anxious until I learn, whether you have received Sumner's letter. You are a wicked woman to be carrying on so many flirtations---you must remember that you have <hr /> [written vertically across page 1] a very handsome & agreeable husband in America. In great haste hoping very soon to hear from you---I remain always your affectionate friend Mary Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 21 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300110 T1869.12.05 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Sally Orne Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1869-12-05 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource While in Frankfurt, Germany, and still waiting for Congress to deal with her presidential pension, Mary Lincoln writes to her friend, Sally Orme: "What changes -- time, brings to us all -- I sometimes feel as if I have lived a century. 'My life, is not dated by years.' Taddie, as usual is hurrying me so I will close -- with ever so much love to your daughters and yourself. I shall feel anxious until I learn, whether you have received Sumner's letter -- you are a wicked woman to be carrying on so many flirtations. You must remember that you have a very handsome & agreeable husband in America ..." Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Turner, p. 530 Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Sunday evening Dec 5th 69 My dear Mrs Orne: Three evenings since, "Taddie Lincoln Lincoln" mailed a letter to you, with Mr Sumner's, enclosed within it. I do so hope, you received the latter. Senator Fenton, is by this time, doubtless on the stormy deep. Knowing what a power he will be in the Senate, I wish very much, he has been present the first day of the session. He cannot certainly arrive in Wash---until the first <hr /> of the 2nd week---and are you aware that Congress---will only most probably remain in session about two weeks, ere they adjourn for the Christmas Holidays. So even if I had hope---that charming, but deceitful syren on my side---I could scarcely suppose any good, would be effected in my cause by the time, when happier people are rejoicing over their comforts---alas, alas, what can I again expect, but to be left out in the cold. For it has become very much so here---how is it with you? <hr /> Oh that we could be together this wintry night---for how very much, we would have to say to each other. I can readily imagine, that your good, kind husband is even now, in Wash and that his voice & influence will be excited to the utmost. I must acknowledge---a great weakness about wishing to see what our friend, Col Forney, will have to say, [dinna?] forget me, should you receive any of his papers. I am very glad---that the time has come---for Congress to meet so that for weal or woe---I shall not be long kept in ignorance perhaps it may be bliss. <hr /> I hope you have entirely recovered from your cold. Poor Gen Sickles I suppose, he, too, is watching & waiting. It cannot be---that he will not be confirmed. Is Laura going to school in Spain? What changes---time, brings to us all. I sometimes feel as if I had lived a century. "My life, is not dated by years." Taddie, as usual is hurrying me so I will close---with ever so much love to your daughters & yourself. I shall feel anxious until I learn, whether you have received Sumner's letter. You are a wicked woman to be carrying on so many flirtations---you must remember that you have <hr /> [written vertically across page 1] a very handsome & agreeable husband in America. In great haste hoping very soon to hear from you---I remain always your affectionate friend Mary Lincoln Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/6a3483ad22cc30c24e215409d7164a74.pdf 5f6cca9b0a68b8610da76bd7e83de7bb Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mary Lincoln 5 Have you received the letter I wrote you the first of the week? So our good friend Genl Schenck has left Paris – en route home. He is a most agreeable, warmhearted man & I have always liked him. I do not wonder that he could not exactly comprehend, the depth and extent of my sadness and desolation. None but my Heavenly father, can do that. Gen S. remembers me as a gay, cheerful woman, well dressed & surrounded by many persons. What a contrast, this presents dark picture. <hr /> 6 His interest in my affairs – soon to be canvassed in Con carries much weight with it – not so great however in my estimation as the Phil members – all of them together will be formidable. If your own kind husband, would pardon my suggesting that if in the first commencement of the session – he would go to Wash & use his influence, it would be very greatly to my advantage. He would make friends for the measure & soften those, who might naturally oppose it – among the latter such men as Brooks, of N.Y. F Woods & others, whom your husband’s social position-would cause them to yield. And with these men - social recognition is a great deal if they are rich. <hr /> 7 Sumner- I think was not in Wash, to judge by the papers, even the earliest part of this month, so my dear friend, he has not yet had time to reply to yours but never judge him, by his silence. how you would admire that man, if you knew him as I do. For the last eight years, he has been as a brother to me. I have had so many beautiful letters from him, but since he had such trouble about his wife - I fancy he writes to no one. Although I have seen him since. He has heart as soft as a woman towards those he likes & I happen to be one of the cherished few. <hr /> During the rebellion when the fearful war was raging, we were drawn all of us very closely together. We met quite as frequently, with pale faces and cheeks, hot with tears & since my darling husband passed away Mr. S. has wept as bitterly, whilst sitting by my side, over my terrible bereavement and what he considered his own great loss as few men could do. He is just as warmly interested as you are in my cause & in both cases - I am aware – it is a great deal. Thank Heaven for raising me up such friends in this the time of darkness. I will say no more – you will understand me. <hr /> [Page 4 continues with overlapping sideways writing which reads as follows] Mr S– will most eagerly seek to cultivate your acquaintance – for he is very appreciative. <hr /> Your present noble conduct regarding the pending measure will so exalt you in Mr. Sumner’s estimation as well as your being a sister of Mr. Charles O’Neil of whom I have heard Mr. S speak so highly that if you are ever near him you will have a realizing sense of Mr S’s nobleness of soul – and general agreeability. You will observe that I am quite grateful. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 4 p 20 x 14 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 300113 T1869-1870 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to Sally Orne. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Lincoln, Mary Todd Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1869-1870? Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource After the letter of December 5, 1869, Mary Lincoln again writes to Sally Orne, expressing her concerns over Congress' actions on behalf of her pension and devoting much of the letter to praising Charles Sumner. The first four pages of the unsigned letter are missing. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Mary Lincoln 5 Have you received the letter I wrote you the first of the week? So our good friend Genl Schenck has left Paris – en route home. He is a most agreeable, warmhearted man & I have always liked him. I do not wonder that he could not exactly comprehend, the depth and extent of my sadness and desolation. None but my Heavenly father, can do that. Gen S. remembers me as a gay, cheerful woman, well dressed & surrounded by many persons. What a contrast, this presents dark picture. <hr /> 6 His interest in my affairs – soon to be canvassed in Con carries much weight with it – not so great however in my estimation as the Phil members – all of them together will be formidable. If your own kind husband, would pardon my suggesting that if in the first commencement of the session – he would go to Wash & use his influence, it would be very greatly to my advantage. He would make friends for the measure & soften those, who might naturally oppose it – among the latter such men as Brooks, of N.Y. F Woods & others, whom your husband’s social position-would cause them to yield. And with these men - social recognition is a great deal if they are rich. <hr /> 7 Sumner- I think was not in Wash, to judge by the papers, even the earliest part of this month, so my dear friend, he has not yet had time to reply to yours but never judge him, by his silence. how you would admire that man, if you knew him as I do. For the last eight years, he has been as a brother to me. I have had so many beautiful letters from him, but since he had such trouble about his wife - I fancy he writes to no one. Although I have seen him since. He has heart as soft as a woman towards those he likes & I happen to be one of the cherished few. <hr /> During the rebellion when the fearful war was raging, we were drawn all of us very closely together. We met quite as frequently, with pale faces and cheeks, hot with tears & since my darling husband passed away Mr. S. has wept as bitterly, whilst sitting by my side, over my terrible bereavement and what he considered his own great loss as few men could do. He is just as warmly interested as you are in my cause & in both cases - I am aware – it is a great deal. Thank Heaven for raising me up such friends in this the time of darkness. I will say no more – you will understand me. <hr /> [Page 4 continues with overlapping sideways writing which reads as follows] Mr S– will most eagerly seek to cultivate your acquaintance – for he is very appreciative. <hr /> Your present noble conduct regarding the pending measure will so exalt you in Mr. Sumner’s estimation as well as your being a sister of Mr. Charles O’Neil of whom I have heard Mr. S speak so highly that if you are ever near him you will have a realizing sense of Mr S’s nobleness of soul – and general agreeability. You will observe that I am quite grateful. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Percent Completed The percentage of pages with Completed status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/4e093e9961401be7615614c419a58199.pdf 0a3540ce5bf20f05711d8caff9618feb Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Please allow me the services of Charles, tomorrow, during the entire day & oblige yours respectfully Mrs Lincoln <hr /> Mrs. Lincoln March 11, 1864. Answered March 11, 1864. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete Document A resource containing textual data. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre text. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data paper and ink 2 p 17 x 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 300083 T1864.03.11 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to unknown 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 1864-03-11 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln writes to an unknown correspondent requesting the services of Charles Forbes for the day. Charles Forbes was Lincoln's personal attendant from 1861 until Lincoln's assassination. He was present at Ford's Theatre when the President was shot. Years later Robet Todd Lincoln was quoted as saying: "He was a personal servant at the White House in my father's time and earned unusual esteem by his fidelity & competence." 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. Please allow me the services of Charles, tomorrow, during the entire day & oblige yours respectfully Mrs Lincoln <hr /> Mrs. Lincoln March 11, 1864. Answered March 11, 1864. 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/a0f76adecc852861680de57314e350d8.pdf ae9281ed934274331d39110bffc169a6 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Miller's Hotel, NOS. 37, 39, & 41 WEST TWENTY-SIXTH STREET, New York City, Between Broadway and Sixth Avenue, near Madison Park. TURKISH, ELECTRIC AND ROMAN BATHS Connected with the Hotel. Dr. E. P. Miller, Proprietor. New York, Dec. 15th 1881. Permit me to introduce the Rev Mr Minor to you Our clergyman for 15 years our opposite neighbor, and a friend very much beloved by my husband Abraham Lincoln I sign myself very respectfully <hr /> Mrs Abraham 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 2 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 300116 T1881.12.15 Title A name given to the resource Mary Lincoln to unknown 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 1881-12-15 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Description An account of the resource Mary Lincoln writes a penciled note on Miller's Hotel stationary introducing Reverend Minor, "our clergyman for 15 years and a friend very much beloved by my husband, Abraham Lincoln " Mary died the following July 16th. Has Version A related resource that is a version, edition, or adaptation of the described resource. Turner, p. 710 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. Miller's Hotel, NOS. 37, 39, & 41 WEST TWENTY-SIXTH STREET, New York City, Between Broadway and Sixth Avenue, near Madison Park. TURKISH, ELECTRIC AND ROMAN BATHS Connected with the Hotel. Dr. E. P. Miller, Proprietor. New York, Dec. 15th 1881. Permit me to introduce the Rev Mr Minor to you Our clergyman for 15 years our opposite neighbor, and a friend very much beloved by my husband Abraham Lincoln I sign myself very respectfully <hr /> Mrs Abraham 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/6594ee801c5ff9854c3a7c1dc2bd3791.pdf b330ba95f7f1cfd2baff27f52d742a47 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Sept 25 / 63 Gov Yates As I am almost in [straitning?] Circumstances caused by the Death of my husband leaving me with five little children to maintain & have no home only as I can get a cabbin here & there & my only support is one son in the 101st Regt Ills Volts Co. E under Capt Lamb & if he has to remain in the Army I am Bound to suffer for another year [illegible] round, if there is any chance for a discharge for my Son you will please write immediately as I shall <hr /> need help soon. The name of my Son, Elvin Beckum. Yours Respectfully, Mary M. Beckum Jacksonville Morgan Co. Ills. <hr /> File B Beckum Mary M. Is in destitute circumstances her husband is in 101st wishes a discharge for him. Letter to Sec. of War [illegible] Beckum Oct 16 63 Write for her & to her that you have written. Ex Office Sept 30 1863 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/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 13, Folder 05 (September 16-30, 1863) 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 3 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/. Title A name given to the resource Mary M. Beckum to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-09-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503900 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf 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 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b2fbfd0a77a8a044280bd002e0d64e23.pdf f98c9a01428184abbdd6b173716c42cc Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Rock Island August 4th 63 Gov Yates - Dear Sir So many years have passed since I had the pleasure of knowing you, that in the [illegible] of events my very name may have passed from your recollection, permit me to say that it is Mrs. Bowers, long a resident of Island Grove, Sangamon Co. I am emboldened to ask the favor of a kind word from you to Sen. Trumbull in behalf of an application for a situation in one of the Dep. at Washington from my youngest son (my eldest is in the army) esteemed one of the best bookkeepers in this vicinity, but Rock Island, in common with many other places, is suffering in its business relations, and my son, having a widowed mother and sister to support, is anxious to enlarge his place of effort. I will not take up your valuable time by the testimonials I could offer of his abilities, habits, & principles I simply refer you to the hon. [J. W. Brown?] of Island <hr /> Grove, as knowing us intimately. A line to sanction and endorse a request to Sen. Trumbull enclosed to me at this place will be most gratefully appreciated, by Yours Very respect Mary M. Bowers My address is to the care of Edward H. Bowers, Rock Island, Ills. <hr /> Ansd Aug 10 63 Bowers Mary M. Wishes a letter recommending her son for a position in some of the Departments at Washington - is a good Bookkeeper &c Long known family [illegible] Write letter as requested requesting &c enclose recd Ex O Aug 10 1863 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/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 13, Folder 01 (August 1-15, 1863) 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 3 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/. Title A name given to the resource Mary M. Bowers to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-08-04 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 503679 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf 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 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Needs Review Percent Needs Review The percentage of pages with Needs Review status. 100 Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 200 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/01385babdf4789ed0fb41e046560befa.jpg 61ba74a2e5444fcf2d1396c8cd5b6a1c 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/. Title A name given to the resource Boch Family Collection Description An account of the resource The Boch family, headed by Stephen, Sr., a coal miner, and Maria "Mary" Prozniker Boch, were residents of Taylorville. Stephen and Maria immigrated from Austria with their two oldest children, Ferdinand and Agatha Boch Paul. After settling in Taylorville the Boch's had four sons, Max, Frederick S., Otto, and Frank. Stephen Boch, Sr. was an amateur photographer, a hobby shared with his son Frank. The University of Illinois at Springfield conducted an oral history interview with Frank and Frederick Boch in 1986. The interview may be accessed at <a href="http://library.uis.edu/archives/collections/oral/oralb.html#B631" target="_self">http://library.uis.edu/archives/collections/oral/oralb.html#B631</a>. Images in this collection include photographs of family and community members from Taylorville and the surrounding area. Subject The topic of the resource Boch, Stephen, Sr., 1872-1854 Boch, Maria Prozniker, 1869-1944 Boch, Max, 1910-1997 Boch, Frederick S., 1912-2003 Boch, Otto, 1914-2002 Boch, Frank, 1908-1990 Boch, Ferdinand, 1895- Paul, Agatha Boch, 1891-1972 Illinois--Taylorville Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data photographic print b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 18 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 400704 Boch Family Collection 149 Title A name given to the resource Mary Macek Description An account of the resource Mary Macek poses for an outdoor portrait while holding flowers. Subject The topic of the resource Macek, Mary fashion Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1919-XX-XX Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/712edea1584c487be516617fa2a8fac8.pdf 5fa70d5d1470cd19df91a893a887a0c2 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/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 9, Folder 07 (October 11-16, 1862) 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 6 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/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Maucker to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-10-16 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506531 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/537afea59d85781c3cb61d6dcbd9cda5.pdf 4dd649404526a107d6cf185ea662ee7c Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. 1862 the 2 August Albany Ills Mr. gov [illegible[ Dear sir as my husband is in the united Stats servis and is not fit for Duty i as a stranger have cald on you for his rescue for thair sirgon says that he will not give another discharge if they all on thair hands Oh my god can it be that my poor sick husband is thair and i can not be with him in howers of danger he has the consumption and he has had the sore eyes so that he cant hardly see to rods from him Oh dear can it be, if it lays in your power i want you to get him his <hr /> discharge if posable and you shall be rewarded for it i want you to get his discharge So that i can get him hom for he is no use to the Servis so for he is so he had better be at home wher i can take care of him I was withe him all winter untill my health failed so that i could stay no longer with my husband i was obliged to come north whair my health is improving slowly but it will not permit me to return to him so i thought if you could help me git his discharge you should be Rewarded fur it they have had his Discharge all made out but thair Sirgon would no Sign <hr /> Sign the discharge Thair has 100 and 30 soldiers dide thair for the want of a discharge they aplyed for one but thair sergon would not sign it my husband says that he thinks thair sirgon is a Rebble or he would have mor pitty on his soldiers patents and i think so to My husbands name is Joseph McMahan he is with the 52ond Ills volunteers Co F SS Dun is his Captain he is now in Pittsburg landing tinnn [illegible] but the company is at Corinth P Direct your letter to Albany Whitesid Co Ills to Mrs. Mary <hr /> McMahan pleas ans wer this lettre as soon as you get this and if thair is eny thing mor that you want to know write and i will tell you i wil Enclose a postage stamp so tha it may not cost you any thing on the letter When you get it made out Pleas send it to me so that i can send it to him before he gets Eny worse So no mor Respectfuly Yours Mrs Mary McMahan <hr /> Ansd Aug. 20 Mrs Mary McMahan Albany Aug 2/62 Wants her husband discharged from the Army - must apply through com'g officer on [acct of?] of disability &c Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete 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/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 8, Folder 05 (August 25-26, 1862) 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 5 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/. Title A name given to the resource Mary McMahon to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-08-25 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 504241 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf 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. 1862 the 2 August Albany Ills Mr. gov [illegible[ Dear sir as my husband is in the united Stats servis and is not fit for Duty i as a stranger have cald on you for his rescue for thair sirgon says that he will not give another discharge if they all on thair hands Oh my god can it be that my poor sick husband is thair and i can not be with him in howers of danger he has the consumption and he has had the sore eyes so that he cant hardly see to rods from him Oh dear can it be, if it lays in your power i want you to get him his <hr /> discharge if posable and you shall be rewarded for it i want you to get his discharge So that i can get him hom for he is no use to the Servis so for he is so he had better be at home wher i can take care of him I was withe him all winter untill my health failed so that i could stay no longer with my husband i was obliged to come north whair my health is improving slowly but it will not permit me to return to him so i thought if you could help me git his discharge you should be Rewarded fur it they have had his Discharge all made out but thair Sirgon would no Sign <hr /> Sign the discharge Thair has 100 and 30 soldiers dide thair for the want of a discharge they aplyed for one but thair sergon would not sign it my husband says that he thinks thair sirgon is a Rebble or he would have mor pitty on his soldiers patents and i think so to My husbands name is Joseph McMahan he is with the 52ond Ills volunteers Co F SS Dun is his Captain he is now in Pittsburg landing tinnn [illegible] but the company is at Corinth P Direct your letter to Albany Whitesid Co Ills to Mrs. Mary <hr /> McMahan pleas ans wer this lettre as soon as you get this and if thair is eny thing mor that you want to know write and i will tell you i wil Enclose a postage stamp so tha it may not cost you any thing on the letter When you get it made out Pleas send it to me so that i can send it to him before he gets Eny worse So no mor Respectfuly Yours Mrs Mary McMahan <hr /> Ansd Aug. 20 Mrs Mary McMahan Albany Aug 2/62 Wants her husband discharged from the Army - must apply through com'g officer on [acct of?] of disability &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/65bbf3371d18dcf2537e5bbcfc49e0a5.pdf edbe85e93209d20f822c9072be28a3c0 Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Vicksburg Sept 11th 64 Dear Govener Respected Sir I take this opertinnity to inform you of what has transpired here with My Husband within the last few days past he was arrested on the 15th Day of June for selling a Horse he was tried by Briggad Courtmarial when he proove the Horse to be his own lawful property and he onely sold the Horse on conditions. He was accuitted but shortly after He was rearested on the same charge and tried by a Jeneral courtmarcial convicted & sentenced for a tirm of one Year in this or any Millitary Prison they see fit to place him I can truely say to You that I know My Husband to be inocent of any such crime as they made it appear that the Horse belonged to our US Government the lord knows that My Husband is two much of a man <hr /> to wrong the government out a cent and I will further state that it was onely done to cover up some treacherous acts of his officers and cowardly sneaks that dare not stand up and try to defend their own treachery. My Husband has written to you from the Prison which I wil foreward with this asking your advice or assistance on the matter. I am left here without a friend on Earth helpless and to the mercy what may follow if assistance can be granted from You I shall stay here untill doomsday or wherever he may be placed untill he gets justice or pardoned pardoned for what he neaver was guilty of My most earnest praer is that that You may happen down here and see for Your self how some of Your Poor Boys are suffering unjust punishments. Governer if you will be so kind as to look to this matter you will very greatfuly relieve the mind of your obedient and neaver shall you be sorry for for it also you will rilease one of as good and lawyel men <hr /> as ever Abraham Lincoln put in the Field I will close by asking Your honor to respond soon as conveneant and you will relieve the mind of Your humbel servant Mrs. Mary Middaugh Wife of Geo. Middaugh To Hon. Richard Yates Gov State of Illinois <hr /> Middaugh Mrs Mary Vicksburg Sept 11th 1864 Says her husband was arrested on a charge of stealing a horse. That he was tried by a Brigade Courtmartial & aquitted but was again arrested on same charge & sentenced to one year in military prison that he is innocent &c. & wants him released. Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Complete 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/. Title A name given to the resource Richard Yates (Wabash College) Papers, Box 3, Folder 8 (September 1864) 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 4 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/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Middaugh to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1864-09-11 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 516331 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Transcription A written representation of a document or a page. Vicksburg Sept 11th 64 Dear Govener Respected Sir I take this opertinnity to inform you of what has transpired here with My Husband within the last few days past he was arrested on the 15th Day of June for selling a Horse he was tried by Briggad Courtmarial when he proove the Horse to be his own lawful property and he onely sold the Horse on conditions. He was accuitted but shortly after He was rearested on the same charge and tried by a Jeneral courtmarcial convicted & sentenced for a tirm of one Year in this or any Millitary Prison they see fit to place him I can truely say to You that I know My Husband to be inocent of any such crime as they made it appear that the Horse belonged to our US Government the lord knows that My Husband is two much of a man <hr /> to wrong the government out a cent and I will further state that it was onely done to cover up some treacherous acts of his officers and cowardly sneaks that dare not stand up and try to defend their own treachery. My Husband has written to you from the Prison which I wil foreward with this asking your advice or assistance on the matter. I am left here without a friend on Earth helpless and to the mercy what may follow if assistance can be granted from You I shall stay here untill doomsday or wherever he may be placed untill he gets justice or pardoned pardoned for what he neaver was guilty of My most earnest praer is that that You may happen down here and see for Your self how some of Your Poor Boys are suffering unjust punishments. Governer if you will be so kind as to look to this matter you will very greatfuly relieve the mind of your obedient and neaver shall you be sorry for for it also you will rilease one of as good and lawyel men <hr /> as ever Abraham Lincoln put in the Field I will close by asking Your honor to respond soon as conveneant and you will relieve the mind of Your humbel servant Mrs. Mary Middaugh Wife of Geo. Middaugh To Hon. Richard Yates Gov State of Illinois <hr /> Middaugh Mrs Mary Vicksburg Sept 11th 1864 Says her husband was arrested on a charge of stealing a horse. That he was tried by a Brigade Courtmartial & aquitted but was again arrested on same charge & sentenced to one year in military prison that he is innocent &c. & wants him released. 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/c3eec0b46cbd744e2dfe129bdcbfed43.pdf 429205d25fe08183374d48c582656ed4 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/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 14, Folder 01 (November 11-20, 1863) 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 3 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/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Miller to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1863-11-17 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 507163 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/b9beed483c1fd23291652f2523c83db4.jpg ee4e00706936f79735092f8a6cd9c9c4 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/. Title A name given to the resource Adin Baber Collection Subject The topic of the resource Baber, Adin, 1892-1974 Genealogy Baber, Adin, 1834-1902 Baber, Mary Ellen Hanks, 1844-1924 Baber, Dexter Dale, 1867-1966 Description An account of the resource The Adin Baber Collection includes photographs of the Adin and Mary Ellen Hanks Baber family. Adin Baber (1834-1902) married Mary Ellen Hanks, the paternal grand-niece of Abraham Lincoln's mother, Nancy Hanks. Adin and Mary Ellen Hanks had four children: Ora, Caroline, Dexter, and Margaret. Dexter had two children: Adin and Tedford. Adin Baber (1892-1974) wrote several books on Nancy Hanks and the Hanks family geneaology. The finding aid for the Adin Baber (Hanks Genealogical Collection) at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Adin Baber (Hanks Genealogical Collection)" href="https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/19" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/19</a>. The finding aid for the Adin and Dexter Baber Papers (1840-1949) at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Adin and Dexter Baber Papers (1840-1949)" href="https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/171" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/171</a>. Photographs in this collection include family portraits of several generations of the Baber Family. The resource record for the photographic material may be found at <a href="https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/3/resources/4692" title="Adin Baber Collection">https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/3/resources/4692</a> Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Manuscript: MS-BC29, MS-BC30 Audiovisual: AV-01-05-Baber Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data cabinet card b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 18 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 405693 Adin Baber Collection I-9392 Title A name given to the resource Mary O'Hair Hanks Description An account of the resource Mary O'Hair Hanks poses for a portrait wearing black clothing. She was the wife of William Hanks, the grandson of Abraham Hanks and nephew of Nancy Hanks.  On verso: "My maternal grandmother, D. D. Baber." Subject The topic of the resource Hanks, Mary O'Hair, 1809-1901 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Couper's Studio Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/cd61dd38b674e4d9bcea8b600d5af941.jpg a9a95208655a4f79b659edd1b0263a25 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/fff317c607ad3d2bff78e171d071fcf1.jpg b652f651eeb314928d25f8648e5dba82 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/. Title A name given to the resource Orendorff Family Collection Subject The topic of the resource Families Orendorff, Christian Orendorff, William J., 1829-1897 Orendorff, Alfred, 1845-1909 Description An account of the resource The Orendorff Family Collection follows the descendents of pre-Revolutionary war German immigrant, Christian Orendorff.  Christian Orendorff, a German immigrant, fought in the Revolutionary War as a Captain in the First Regiment, Maryland Continental Line.  Alfred (1845-1909), the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Orendorff, married Julia Williams (1850-1908) in June 1870 and had three children: John born 1871, Alice born 1872, and Lydia Edna born 1885. Alfred was an associate with Herndon and Zane and later a partner in Herndon and Orendorff.  He won election to the Illinois General Assembly in 1873.  He served as Chairman of the State Central Committee of the Democratic Party and was a frequent delegate to the national convention.  He was president of the Sterling Life Insurance Company of Springfield, president of the International Bank and Trust Co. of Vinita, Indian Territory; president of the Sangamon County Bar Association and the Illinois State Bar Association; and a director of the Illinois State Historical Society.   Alfred's son John married Maebelle Culver in 1903, and was the secretary of the Bank and Trust Company of Tishomingo, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory, and worked at the Tishomingo Electric Light and Power Company.  Alice never married but was involved with the Orendorff Place Improvements Association and secretary for the Women’s Auxiliary of the First Presbyterian Church.  Edna worked at the Illinois State Historical Library as an assistant doing genealogical research.  She married John Francis Macpherson in 1911 and they had two children, Julia born in 1913 and John Francis born in 1916.   W. J. Orendorff (1829-1897) was the son of John and Margaret Sayle Orendorff who came to Illinois in 1818 and settled near what is now Canton.  In 1850 W. J. went into partnership with his sister Caroline’s husband, William Parlin, manufacturing and selling plows.  In 1856 W. J. married Mary Rohrer and they had four children.  He represented his district, as a Republican, in the General Assembly from 1884 to 1886.  W.J. wrote a book of family history and attempted to get it published.  W. J. died in 1897 as a result of an accident with a team of runaway horses.  Ulysses Grant Orendorff (1865-1943), his son, became the Secretary Treasurer of Parlin & Orendorff and remained with the company until it was bought by International Harvester in 1918. He bought the local newspaper in 1911 and named it the Canton Ledger.  He was President of the First State Bank & Trust of Canton and the president of the Board of the Canton Park District.  He married Daisie Baughman in 1896.   The finding aid for the Orendorff Family Papers, 1868-1947 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Orendorff Family Papers, 1868-1947" href="http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/483" target="_blank">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/483</a>. Photographs in this collection include portraits of John W. Orendorff, William J. Orendorff, and several family photographs. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data cabinet card b&w 2 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 17 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 404830 Orendorff Family Collection Title A name given to the resource Mary Orendorff Description An account of the resource Mary Orendorff poses for a portrait wearing a dark dress. On verso: "Mrs. William J. (Mary) Orendorff; Born 6/30/1836, Died 6/11/1911." Subject The topic of the resource Orendorff, Mary, 1836-1911 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Scott, O. P. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1893-XX-XX Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/aaa0b4b17f989889ab171010de1586f9.pdf 8ba7f80661805c97e7a22c140d3cea2a 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/. Title A name given to the resource Yates Family Papers, Box 9, Folder 08 (October 17-24, 1862) 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 4 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/. Title A name given to the resource Mary P. Squires to Richard Yates Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1862-10-18 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 506544 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource en Scripto Manages transcriptions of items and files Weight A 6-digit number used to sort items quickly. 20000 Status The current transcription status of a document or a page. Start Transcribing https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/a0dbdd68ed9da0bd873a0ecf9e25703c.jpg a1862fe9313f4968d3bebdde29659d62 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/. Title A name given to the resource Joseph Cannon Collection Subject The topic of the resource Cannon, Joseph Gurney, 1836-1926 United States. Congress. House of Representatives Legislators Politicians United States. Congress. House. Office of the Speaker of the House Description An account of the resource Joseph G. Cannon was born in Guilford, North Carolina, the son of Dr. Horace Cannon and Gulielma Hollingsworth Cannon.  After the death of his father in 1851, Joseph went to work in a pottery in Annapolis, Indiana. While working as a clerk in a store he met John F. Usher, a lawyer, who agreed to let Cannon read the law under him and work as a clerk in his office.  Cannon attended law school at the University of Cincinnati, earning his diploma in six months. After attempting to set up practice in Shelbyville, Illinois with little luck, he moved to Tuscola where he worked the circuit. Cannon was elected state’s attorney in 1861, holding the position until 1868. In 1862 he married Mary Reed, from Ohio, who had come to Illinois to live with her brother and teach school. The Cannons moved to Danville, Illinois, in 1876.   Cannon sucessfully ran for Congress as a Republican in 1872, beginning what would become a 46 year career in the United States House of Representatives.  During his time in the House of Representatives Cannon served on the Committee on Appropriations, eventually becoming chairman, and the Committee on Rules. Cannon served as the chairman of the Committee on Rules and as Speaker concurrently, allowing him to determine committee chairmanships and members as well as what bills would reach the floor of the House. Cannon lost this power in 1910 after a Democrat-led revolt. Cannon, known as "Uncle Joe," rose in the Republican Party, becoming Speaker of the House from 1903-1910. Cannon is the second-longest serving Speaker of the House and was the first member of the House to pass 40 years of service (non-consecutive). Cannon lost two elections during his career in the House of Representatives (1890 and 1912) but he regained his seat in the following elections each time. Cannon retired from the House of Representatives in 1923 at the age of eighty-six. He and his wife had two daughters, Mabel and Helen. Mary, or Molly as Cannon called her, died in 1899.  Cannon died in 1926. The finding aid for the Joseph Gurney Cannon Papers, 1879-1940 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Joseph Gurney Cannon Papers, 1879-1940" href="https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/232" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/116https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/232</a>. Photographs in this collection include portraits of Joseph Cannon and images of Cannon attending events. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Manuscript: BC98 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data cabinet card b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 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 405590 Joseph Cannon Collection I-4864 Title A name given to the resource Mary Pamela Reed Cannon Description An account of the resource Mary Pamela Reed Cannon, wife of Joseph G. Cannon, leans against the back of a chair during a portrait session. Subject The topic of the resource Cannon, Mary Pamela Reed, 1842-1889 Politicians' spouses Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bell, C. M. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/cfae54745fd186261d6eab34a850ce6c.jpg fd1b820aea884e1bf3bbc26c92f52bce 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/. Title A name given to the resource Joseph Cannon Collection Subject The topic of the resource Cannon, Joseph Gurney, 1836-1926 United States. Congress. House of Representatives Legislators Politicians United States. Congress. House. Office of the Speaker of the House Description An account of the resource Joseph G. Cannon was born in Guilford, North Carolina, the son of Dr. Horace Cannon and Gulielma Hollingsworth Cannon.  After the death of his father in 1851, Joseph went to work in a pottery in Annapolis, Indiana. While working as a clerk in a store he met John F. Usher, a lawyer, who agreed to let Cannon read the law under him and work as a clerk in his office.  Cannon attended law school at the University of Cincinnati, earning his diploma in six months. After attempting to set up practice in Shelbyville, Illinois with little luck, he moved to Tuscola where he worked the circuit. Cannon was elected state’s attorney in 1861, holding the position until 1868. In 1862 he married Mary Reed, from Ohio, who had come to Illinois to live with her brother and teach school. The Cannons moved to Danville, Illinois, in 1876.   Cannon sucessfully ran for Congress as a Republican in 1872, beginning what would become a 46 year career in the United States House of Representatives.  During his time in the House of Representatives Cannon served on the Committee on Appropriations, eventually becoming chairman, and the Committee on Rules. Cannon served as the chairman of the Committee on Rules and as Speaker concurrently, allowing him to determine committee chairmanships and members as well as what bills would reach the floor of the House. Cannon lost this power in 1910 after a Democrat-led revolt. Cannon, known as "Uncle Joe," rose in the Republican Party, becoming Speaker of the House from 1903-1910. Cannon is the second-longest serving Speaker of the House and was the first member of the House to pass 40 years of service (non-consecutive). Cannon lost two elections during his career in the House of Representatives (1890 and 1912) but he regained his seat in the following elections each time. Cannon retired from the House of Representatives in 1923 at the age of eighty-six. He and his wife had two daughters, Mabel and Helen. Mary, or Molly as Cannon called her, died in 1899.  Cannon died in 1926. The finding aid for the Joseph Gurney Cannon Papers, 1879-1940 at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum may be found at <a title="Joseph Gurney Cannon Papers, 1879-1940" href="https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/232" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://alplm-cdi.com/chroniclingillinois/items/show/116https://illinois.as.atlas-sys.com/repositories/2/resources/232</a>. Photographs in this collection include portraits of Joseph Cannon and images of Cannon attending events. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Manuscript: BC98 Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data cabinet card b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 13 x 15 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 405598 Joseph Cannon Collection Title A name given to the resource Mary Pamela Reed Cannon Birthplace Description An account of the resource An exterior view shows the two-story brick home in Canton, Ohio, where Mary Reed Cannon was born. On verso: "House in Canton, Ohio where Mrs. J. G. Cannon (Mary Pamela Reed) was born in about 1891. Mrs. Frances Scovil Reed, (Bailey)." Subject The topic of the resource Cannon, Mary Pamela Reed, 1842-1889 Dwellings Ohio--Canton Architecture--Domestic Birthplaces Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource n.d. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/085ee69450599110df04b9cd9bdee667.jpg 22afb0fd6dcf114739bb75b4bd6e64f4 https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/ac19369c9d1e696d2241ab356316ca3a.jpg 7ef44d5b983f38be46ced1317a5d8084 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/. Title A name given to the resource St. Mary's School Class of 1888 Collection Subject The topic of the resource Universities and Colleges Women--Education (Higher) Illinois--Knoxville Education Education, Higher Students College students Episcopal Church Leffingwell, Charles W. (Charles Wesley) Description An account of the resource The St. Mary's School, a higher education institution for girls affiliated with the Episcopal Church, opened in 1868 with Reverend Charles Wesley Leffingwell as the first Rector. Leffingwell's wife, Elizabeth, served as the first matron of the school. St. Mary's School first operated from the former Ewing Female University building which closed in 1867 and whose buildings were donated to the Episcopal Church. The school quickly grew and constructed an addition to the building after four years of operation. A fire at the school in 1883 destroyed the building and its contents. The school reopened within a month at Ansgari College in Knoxville, Illinois. St. Mary's School closed in the 1930s. Photographs in this collection include images of the students of the Class of 1888. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data cabinet card b&w 2 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 17 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 400886 Class of 1888 St. Mary's School, Knoxville Photo Album Title A name given to the resource Mary Parkin Description An account of the resource Mary Parkin, a pupil or staff member from the St. Mary's School Class of 1888, poses for a portrait. Subject The topic of the resource Illinois--Knoxville Parkin, Mary Episcopal Church Women--Education (Higher) Universities and colleges Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Merrit Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource ca. 1888 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng https://www.chroniclingillinois.org/files/original/2d48ab95063a3da786a44077d54a3c32.jpg 9eb4bedfac2a79fe13333474436a589b 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/. Title A name given to the resource Mary Edwards Brown Collection Description An account of the resource Mary Edwards Brown was the grandniece of Mary Todd Lincoln and onetime custodian of the Liincoln Home in Springfield. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum holds all rights and permissions. Still Image A static visual representation. Examples of still images are: paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type "text" to images of textual materials. Original Format If the image is of an object, state the type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data studio portrait b&w 1 Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image. 26 x 21 cm Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 405728 Mary Edwards Brown Collection Title A name given to the resource Mary Remann Description An account of the resource Mary Remann stands in profile wearing a long white dress during a portrait session. Subject The topic of the resource Remann, Mary Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Moffett Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1939-XX-XX Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource jpg Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Language A language of the resource eng