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

Civil War–dated mailing envelope bearing the printed text, “From the President of the United States,” addressed in Mary Todd Lincoln’s hand to “Mrs. C

Son of President Abraham Lincoln (1843–1926) who served as secretary of war in the Garfield and Arthur administrations. TLS signed “Robert T. Lincoln,

Ink signature, “Robert Lincoln, Oct 12, 1881,” on a 7 x 8 album page. In fine condition, with a bit of mild edge toning.

Ink signature, “Robert T. Lincoln,” on an off-white 3 x 1.75 card. Matted with an image of Lincoln to an overall size of 8.25 x 10.75. In fine conditi

Fourth and youngest son of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln (1853–1871). Unsigned original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Tad as a young boy, b

Ten carte-de-visite portraits of Lincoln’s cabinet members and vice presidents from throughout his time in office, each approximately 2.5 x 4, primari

Fourteen items, consisting of letters, documents, and signatures: two ALSs, one by Montgomery Blair and one by Caleb B. Smith; one LS by Simon Cameron

One of Lincoln’s early ‘patronage appointments,’ who served as surveyor of the Port of New York. He was present at Ford’s Theatre on the night of Linc

Lincoln’s controversial first secretary of war (1799–1889). Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Cameron, by Henszey & Co. of Phila...

American painter (1830–1900) who resided with Lincoln at the White House for six months and is best known for his 1864 painting, ‘First Reading of the

Politician (1808–1873) who served as secretary of the treasury for the first three years of Abraham Lincoln's term, after which Lincoln appointe...

Typscript, one page, 6.25 x 9, July 26, 1960, consisting of the Gettysburg Address and Clark’s response to it, signed at the conclusion in fountain pe

Personal friend of Lincoln who served with him in the Illinois state legislature (1811–1876). Unsigned original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite three-quarter

Union general who served as a member of the military commission that tried the conspirators involved with Lincoln’s assassination (1819–1891). Civil W

American politician (1809–1891) who served as Lincoln’s first vice president. ALS signed “H. Hamlin,” one page, lightly-lined, 4.5 x 7, November 23, 1

Private secretary (1838–1905) to and, later, biographer of Abraham Lincoln who also served as secretary of state under McKinley and Roosevelt. Civil W

ALS signed “John Hay, Major & A. A. G.,” one page, 5 x 8, Executive Mansion letterhead, February 16, 1865. Letter to “Colonel Davis.” In full: “...

Politician (1807–1894) who was a member of the Buchanan administration, later serving as Judge Advocate General of the Army. Most notably, he was the

ALS signed “J. Holt,” one page, lightly-lined, 5 x 8, March 8, 1887. Letter to a gentleman. In part: “I am not aware that I have in my possession an a

Politician (1807–1894) who was a member of the Buchanan administration, later serving as Judge Advocate General of the Army. Most notably, he was the

President of the military commission trying the conspirators involved with the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln (1802–1886). Original 2.5 x

Stage actress and manager (1826–1873) whose company was playing Our American Cousin at Ford’s Theatre on the night of Lincoln’s assassination. After h

ALS, one gridded page both sides, 4.25 x 6.75, embossed personal letterhead, no date. Letter to “Stanton.” In full: “Are you engaged for next Season,

Personal friend and law partner of Lincoln (1828–1893), who took it upon himself to serve as Lincoln’s bodyguard once he became president. Ink signatu

American military officer and statesman (1826–1886) who fought in the Mexican-American War and the Civil War. An activist on behalf of veterans’ affai

Painter and engraver (1837–1906) whose studies of Abraham Lincoln and George Washington are considered iconic portraits. ALS signed “Wm. E. Marshall,”

Methodist pastor (1836–1906) known as the ‘Singing Chaplain,’ who taught soldiers ‘The Battle Hymn of the Republic’ to lift morale; he once performed

Sculptor (1810–1883) best known for his life mask of Lincoln, cast just two months before the assassination, as well as his equestrian statues of Andr

Endorsement, “Respectfully referred by the President to the Hon., the Attorney General, Jno. G. Nicolay, Priv. Sec., March 6th, 1865,” on the reverse

Original 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite bust portrait of Nicolay, by an anonymous studio, signed at the bottom of the image in black ink, “Jno. G. Nicolay.”

Sergeant at arms in the House of Representatives and member of the official delegation of mourners that accompanied the slain president to Springfield

Civil War nurse (1817–1884) who was called to the White House in 1862 after the death of Willie Lincoln, to help nurse Tad and Mary Todd Lincoln back

Prolific journalist (1820–1887) who advocated for the Whig and Republican parties and published The Conspiracy Trial for the Murder of Abraham Lincoln

Son of the prominent Pennsylvania jurist and ardent supporter of Lincoln during the 1860 campaign, he served as an adjutant general during the Civil W

Two original cartes-de-visite, each approximately 2.5 x 4, one depicting Ream’s Lincoln bust sculpture in profile, and the other an oval portrait of t

American sculptor (1847–1914) best known for her statue of Abraham Lincoln displayed in the US Capitol rotunda. Four items, two signed: one ALS, one p

Politician (1818–1895) who served in Congress during the Civil War and went on to become the governor of Massachusetts. ALS signed “Alex H. Rice,” thr

Original 2.5 x 4.25 carte-de-visite three-quarter length portrait of Rice seated, by Black & Batchelder of Boston, signed in the lower border in...

Union officer who later served under Major General O. O. Howard as chief superintendent of the Freedmen's Bureau in Lexington, Kentucky. ALS, fo...

Lincoln’s Springfield neighbor and friend of his sons, Tad and Willie. Upon moving to Washington, the Lincoln family presented their dog, Fido, to Fra

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