RR Auction: January Rare Manuscript, Document, and Autograph Auction

Lincoln’s Springfield neighbor, who cast his first presidential vote for Lincoln on his 21st birthday and served as a marshall in the Lincoln funeral

Methodist bishop (1811–1884) who was a close friend and trusted advisor of Lincoln, and delivered the eulogy at his burial. Unsigned original 4.25 x 6

ALS signed “M. Simpson,” one page, lightly-lined, 4.75 x 7, September 15, 1865. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “Terms such as are given to your lectu

American politician (1814–1869) who served as secretary of war in the cabinets of Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visit

War-dated LS, one page, lightly-lined, 7.75 x 9.5, War Department letterhead, December 23, 1863. Letter to Abraham Lincoln, “His Excellency, the Presi

Unsigned original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Stanton, by Alexander Gardner of Washington. In fine condition, with some soiling to the lower

Author and inventor (1835–1925) who served as an assistant secretary to Lincoln during his first term. ALS, one page, 6.5 x 8.75, Madison, New Jersey,

American sculptor (1828–1895) notable for making one of only two life masks of Lincoln. Ink signature, “I remain, very sincerely, your friend, Leonard

New York newspaper publisher (1797–1882) and ardent Lincoln supporter, who played an instrumental role in securing the presidential nominations of Har

Six unsigned original cartes-de-visite, each approximately 2.5 x 4 or 4 x 2.5, two depicting the White House from the north front, two from the west f