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From Samuel Artus to Abraham Lincoln

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Quincy Ill. Oct 17. 1860 Hon A. Lincoln Sir Please accept the accompanying fish — a Mississippi River Salmon — the finest one caught at thisplace this season — with the sincere compliments of the undersigned. He confidently believes that the fish which he caught this morning will grace the table of the next President [...]

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The National Game Three Outs and One Run

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Summary: A pro-Lincoln satire, deposited for copyright weeks before the 1860 presidential election. The contest is portrayed as a baseball game in which Lincoln has defeated (left to right) John Bell, Stephen A. Douglas, and John C. Breckinridge. Lincoln (right) stands with his foot on “Home Base,” advising the others, “Gentlemen, if any of you [...]

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Working the monoliths

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General images from 1860 No. 3 The photo shows construction at U.S. Capitol, including “S. Wing” and “Centre Building.” The workmen include African Americans. Working the Monoliths. Washington D.C, 1860. [Photograph] Image retrieved from the Library of Congress, August 11, 2020

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2nd & Pine.

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General images from 1860  No. 2 2nd & Pine Sts. east side looking south, taken. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 1860. Photograph shows commercial buildings, including Pennsylvania Hotel, and market sheds on 2nd Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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The oldest fireman

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Title: Jacob Tripler the oldest fireman now attached to the fire department, 1860 Creator(s): Germon, W. L. (Washington Lafayette), photographer Date Created/Published: Philad[elphi]a : W.L. Germon photographer 168 Chestnut St. Philada., 1860. Medium: 1 photograph : albumen print on card mount ; photo 23.1 x 15 cm, on mount 29.2 x 24.1 cm. Summary: Photo [...]

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From J. R. Mahan to Abraham Lincoln

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Greencastle July 5 60 A. Lincoln Dr Sir I take a moment to write you. acording to promise we held a meeting of the Americans at Indianapolis yesterday. the matter we talked of at your House is all Right we will not have a ticket for Bell in this State.[1] Indiana is Reliable for Lincoln [...]

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