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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