Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1809 - 1865
Biographical History
Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) was a lawyer and politician from Illinois. He served as the 16th president of the United States between 1861 and 1865.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Abraham Lincoln letter
Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233293353]
Identifier: Vault MSS 605
Scope and Contents
Handwritten and signed letter designating George Harrington temporary Secretary of the Treasury in the abscence of Salmon P. Chase.
Dates:
1862
Abraham Lincoln letter to Samuel D. Marshall
Item — Folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233292538]
Identifier: Vault MSS 563
Scope and Contents
Handwritten and signed letter written from Springfield, Illinois, dated December 30, 1845, and addressed to the attorney, Samuel D. Marshall. The item is concerned with a plea to be brought before the "Supreme Court." Lincoln questions how the case is to be presented and how much it will cost.
Dates:
1845 December 30