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Letter from George Patterson to Abraham Lincoln, August 20, 1863
Patterson writes to Lincoln about the circumstances of William H. Knapp, who was convicted of defrauding the government while raising men for service.
Letter from George Howes to William Henry Seward, August 18, 1862
Howes writes to Seward in favor of organizing Black Regiments.
Letter from Frederick Douglass to Theodore Tilton, November 22, 1862<br />
On November 22, 1862 Frederick Douglass writes to his fellow abolitionist Theodore Tilton that "Our friend Miss Anthony is at home watching by the…
Letter from Fred E. Gilbert to Archbishop John Hughes, August 12, 1861
Fred Gilbert writes to the Archbishop seeking a favor for his brother-in-law, James S. Reynolds.
Letter from Francis Tryon to William Henry Seward, September 5, 1862
Tryon writes to Seward with suggested strategies for the war.
Letter from Francis H. Duffee to William Henry Seward, March 17, 1865
In this letter to Lincoln, Duffee writes to introduce Louisa C. L. De Barres, the daughter of the late Hon. Lewis C. Levin.
Letter from Francis E. Grafton to Abraham Lincoln, August 22, 1864
Grafton includes a clipping from a newspaper column that he wrote and assures the president that the people of Canada support his cause.
Letter from Ewald von Frankenberg to Abraham Lincoln, July 20, 1864
Ludwigsdorff writes to President Lincoln seeking a charge in the U.S. Army and the ability to serve his adopted country.
Letter from Eunice Jones to Abraham Lincoln, February 24, 1863
Jones writes to President Lincoln about how he is regarded in England.
Letter from Erastus D. Webster to Frederick William Seward, August 24, 1862
Webster writes to Frederick William Seward about recruiting efforts that he's witnessed.
Letter from Enoch Pratt, et al., to Abraham Lincoln, May 1862
Appeal to the president for government employment for laborers and mechanics of Baltimore.
Letter from Edwin Denison Morgan to Abraham Lincoln, November 25, 1862
Morgan writes to Lincoln with a recommendation to promote Colonel James C. Rice, 44th New York Volunteers, to the rank of Brig General.
Letter from Edwin Denison Morgan to Abraham Lincoln, April 21, 1861
In this letter, the Governor of New York informs Lincoln on the movement of several troops from New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island in support…
Letter from Edward Yates to Abraham Lincoln, May 11, 1863
Yates writes of the public opinion in England on the war, abolitionism, and the United States.
Letter from Edward W. Bates to Abraham Lincoln, March 21, 1864
Bates writes to President Lincoln about requests his office has received from those wishing to take an oath under the proclamation issued by Lincoln…
Letter from Edward Everett to William Henry Seward, September 12, 1862
Everett discusses his health and wonders about the need for an authentic semi-official bulletin telegraphed to New York daily.
Letter from David Dixon Porter to Abraham Lincoln, April 6, 1861
Porter writes to Lincoln about conflicting orders and seeks advice on which orders to follow.
Letter from David Davis to Abraham Lincoln, March 6, 1861
David Davis writes to the president with two suggestions for candidates for judgeships.
Letter from Danny Cranston to Midge Constanza, with 'Vice Mayor' labels
A letter from 10 year old Danny Cranston, where he includes handmade labels for Midge Costanza's Vice Mayor office
Letter from Cornelius Ryerrs Disosway to Abraham Lincoln, February 12, 1864
Disosway seeks justice for W. W. Disosway of the N. Y. Mounted Rifles, who he claims was unjustly killed by Patrick Boyle.
Letter from copyeditor David Caligiuri to Li-Young Lee about Book of my Nights edits
Opening letter from copyeditor David Caligiuri to Li-Young Lee regarding Caligiuri's edits on Book of My Nights
Letter from Christian Roselius to Abraham Lincoln, February 16, 1863
Roselius recommends Charles A. Peabody for district judge of the state of Louisiana.
Letter from Charles A. Peabody to Abraham Lincoln, May 31, 1863
Peabody writes to the president to recommend Captain John. W. McClure of the Quarter Masters Department for promotion.
Letter from Caroline L. Field Ely to Abraham Lincoln, September 18, 1861
Mrs. Ely writes to President Lincoln to seek information on the release of her husband, Alfred Ely, from prison in Richmond.
Letter from C.S. Leport to Abraham Lincoln, October 7, 1861
Leport writes to President Lincoln to seek help for his brother, Andrew R. Leport, who is a prisoner at Richmond.
Letter from C.F. Burt to Abraham Lincoln, February 1864
Burt suggests two amendments which should be added to the constitution.
Letter from C.A. Trowbridge to William Henry Seward, August 19, 1862
Trowbridge follows up on his letter from three days earlier with another letter containing an article from a New York paper. He says this article,…
Letter from C.A. Trowbridge to William Henry Seward, August 16, 1862
Trowbridge writes to Seward about his thoughts regarding the war and motivations of the South.
Letter from BOA editor Steven Huff to printing servicer, McNaughton & Huff
Letter sent from BOA managing editor Steven Huff to Karl Frauhammer at book printing company McNaughton & Gunn
Letter from Benjamin G. Owen to Abraham Lincoln, November 29, 1861
Owen writes to President Lincoln in reference to stolen papers connected to Lord Lyons.
Letter from Benjamin Balch to Abraham Lincoln, June 22, 1863
Balch writes of all his perceived accomplishments and directs the attention of the president to his application for appointment as a government agent…
Letter from Arthur W. Fletcher to Abraham Lincoln, October 18, 1863
Fletcher requests to be reinstated in his position as Paymaster for the U.S. Army after being dismissed and arrested.
Letter from Arthur Mott to Abraham Lincoln, June 11, 1861
Mott writes to President Lincoln with suggestions of putting bounties out on the leaders of the rebellion.
Letter from Andrew Johnson to Abraham Lincoln, January 11, 1863
Johnson writes to President Lincoln of recent success in battle and the sentiment in Tennessee.
Letter from Andrew Jackson to Abraham Lincoln, April 25, 1861
Andrew Jackson of Albany writes to President Lincoln to disclose that although he voted for him, he regrets the policy thus far pursued by the…
Letter from Alessandro Repetti to William Henry Seward, March 28, 1863
Repetti writes concerning the organization of the proposed Corps d' Armee.
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, March 7, 1862
In this letter, Lincoln discusses James F. B. Marshall, of Massachusetts, as the Honolulu commissioner.
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, March 6, 1861
In this brief letter, Lincoln requests the blank nominations of Mr. Judd and Mr. Kreismann.
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, March 4, 1861
Lincoln responds to Seward's ask to withdraw as Secretary of State by asking him to reconsider the withdrawal.
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, March 18, 1861
In this letter, Lincoln continues his discussion of diplomatic posts and who should serve them.
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, January 31, 1865
Lincoln instructs Seward to proceed to Fortress-Monroe, Virginia, to meet with Stephens, Hunter, and Campbell, on the basis of his letter to F. P.…
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, January 3, 1861
Lincoln discusses when to arrive in Washington D.C., and who the heads of the War and Navy departments should be.
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, January 19, 1861
Lincoln compliments Seward on a recent speech given, and discusses recent events.
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, January 12, 1861
Lincoln discusses his hope that Mr. Gilmer will take a post within the cabinet.
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, February 16, 1864
Lincoln reports the news that Elwood Evans, Secretary of Washington Territory, has gone over to the enemy.
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, February 1, 1861
Lincoln writes about the "vexed" question and affirms his stance on not compromising on the issue of permitting the extension of slavery within the…
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, December 8, 1860
In this brief letter, Abraham Lincoln writes to William Henry Seward that he will nominate him to the Senate for confirmation as Secretary of State…
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, December 8, 1860
In this longer letter to William Henry Seward, Abraham Lincoln writes of the rumors around the nomination and to affirm his hope that Seward will…
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Lincoln writes to Seward to see if a position may be found for Zebina Eastman of Chicago, to serve a post in England where he will be influential.
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward and Salmon P. Chase, December 20, 1862
Lincoln responds to Seward's request to resign as Secretary of State, requesting that he stay on and resume his duties.
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to James A. McDougal, March 14, 1862
Lincoln discloses his suggestion on the topic of gradual emancipation with compensation.
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to Gideon Welles, July 25, 1863
Lincoln writes to Welles about new instructions given to naval commanders regarding neutral ports and neutral vessels.
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to Francis P. Blair, January 18, 1865
Lincoln refers to a letter from Mr. Davis and his own willingness to receive any agent who may be instrumental in securing peace.
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to Edwin McMaster Stanton, August 9, 1862
President Lincoln writes to Edwin Stanton about the "Rafael Repeater" gun and thinks it worthy of the attention of the Ordnance Bureau.
Letter from Abigail Bush to Susan B. Anthony, 1898-04-14
In this 1898 letter to Susan B. Anthony, Bush reflects on her work fifty years earlier. She writes that her action "ended the feeling with women that…
Letter from A.P. Field to Abraham Lincoln, February 28, 1863
Field writes in support of the appointment of Charles A. Peabody to the office of the Judge of the District Court for the Eastern District of…
Letter from A.H. Clark to Abraham Lincoln, September 25, 1861
Clark, an unsuccessful applicant for the consulship to Acapulco, now seeks the position in Tahiti.
Letter from A.G. Hodges to William Henry Seward, October 24, 1864
Hodges inquires after a visit from either Seward or Secretary Stanton.
Letter from A. Dixon to William Henry Seward, October 13, 1863
Dixon writes of war strategies and international relations.
Letter from a Belgian citizen soldier to Abraham Lincoln, September 20, 1861
In this letter, a Belgian citizen soldier writes against conscription, recommending that Lincoln announce the abolishment of slavery.
Letchworth, Josiah. Letter to Isaac Post.
Handwritten letter from Josiah Letchworth to Isaac Post, June 23, 1846.
Leslie Adrienne Miller: Neilly Series Lecture
Leslie Adrienne Miller's poetry has won numerous prizes and awards, and has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.  She is currently…
Lesbian Resource Center pamphlet, 1975
First named as the Gay Revolution of Women, the Lesbian Resource Center (LRC) stemmed from the lesbian caucus of the Gay Liberation Front at the…
Len Joy '73: Neilly Series Lecture
Published in April 2014, American Past Time tells the story of the disintegration and redemption of a family after the father, a minor league baseball…
Leid des KoKo
[Sheet music]. Arthur Sullivan. "Lied des KoKo." Vienna: Jos. Weinberger &amp
Legends of Knights and Dragons Sir Lancelot Playset
Legends of Knights and Dragons Sir Lancelot Playset
Lefferts, M ?. Letter to Amy Kirby Post.
Handwritten letter from M ? Lefferts to Amy Kirby Post, April 23, 1827.
Leek, Marion Loretta (1933)
Marion Loretta Leek, sculpture.
Lee, W. T. Carte-de-visite of Emma Sellew Roberts, Rochester, New York, 1870s.
"Let every woman use the ability God has given her, do the greatest work she can, and in her own way. May no man say to her 'thus far thou shalt go…
Ledyard, Jane A. Letter to Amy Kirby Post.
Handwritten letter from Jane A Ledyard to Amy Kirby Post, February 6, 1851.
Le Morte DArthur
The Noble & Joyous Boke Entytled Le Morte DArthur Notwythstondyng It Treateth of the Birth Lyf and Actes of the Sayd Kyng Arthur: Of His Noble…
Layton, Heather (2007)
Heather Layton, for contributions made in art and literature
Lawrence Hill: Neilly Series Lecture Lecture (UReads)
Join the University of Rochester community as we read and discuss the same book: Someone Knows My Name by Lawrence Hill. The Book: Someone Knows My…
Lawrence Ashmead: Neilly Series Lecture
An Editor's Quest: Finding Books to Publish: Lawrence Ashmead '54, vice president and executive editor at HarperCollins, will be at the Libraries to…
Law, Rolla A. Letter to Amy Kirby Post.
Handwritten letter from Rolla A Law to Amy Kirby Post, January 3, 1870.
Lauren Holmes: Neilly Series Lecture
Lauren Holmes was born in upstate New York. She received her BA from Wellesley College and MFA from Hunter College. Her first book, Barbara the Slut…
Lauren Haley: Neilly Series Lecture
Lauren Alexandra Haley is a violinist, pedagogy expert, and the author of Kids Aren’t Lazy: Developing Motivation & Talent Through Music.  In…
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Karl Laurell, weaving.
Laura Nash: Neilly Series Lecture
Senior lecturer at Harvard Business School in the Entrepreneurial Management unit, Laura Nash will explore critical problems with dominant models of…
Launcelot and the Falcon
Drawing of Launcelot and the Falcon by Anna-Marie Ferguson.
LAST FLIGHT FROM AMBO BER. Program of production presented by People's Theater, in Cambridge, Mass., for the Theatre in Process series of new plays. November 1981.
LAST FLIGHT FROM AMBO BER. Program of production presented by People's Theater, in Cambridge, Mass., for the Theatre in Process series of new plays.…
LAST FLIGHT FROM AMBO BER. Pelham, N.Y.: American Association for Ethiopian Jews (1983). First edition. Original wrappers.
LAST FLIGHT FROM AMBO BER. Pelham, N.Y.: American Association for Ethiopian Jews (1983). First edition. Original wrappers.
LAST FLIGHT FROM AMBO BER. Acting Script (offset from typescript).
LAST FLIGHT FROM AMBO BER. Acting Script (offset from typescript).
Large Family Portrait
Large 20 family members seated around a decorated dinner table.
LANCELOT SPEED SIGNATURE
signature of lancelot speed
Lancelot Dreams of Camelot
Stained glass. This stained glass window panel captures Lancelot’s longing to return to Camelot, which appears as an ethereal vision.
Lake, H.S. Letter to C. Fred Farlin.
Handwritten letter from H.S. Lake to C. Fred Farlin, July 23, 1885.
Lady Pendragon vol. 2, no. 1 Comic Book.
Lady Pendragon vol. 2, no. 1 Comic Book.
L'HOMME QUI CRIAIT JE SUIS. Paris: Quai Voltaire (1994). French edition.
L'HOMME QUI CRIAIT JE SUIS. Paris: Quai Voltaire (1994). French edition.
L___, G ?. Letter to Amy Kirby Post.
Handwritten letter from G ? L___ to Amy Kirby Post, n.d. Letter writers requests more time to repay a debt to Amy while thanking her for helping his…
Kroeger, Alfred C. W. (1925)
Alfred C. W. Kroeger, music, for S.P.D.S., a symphonic poem for orchestra, performed by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, November 25.
Kristel Thornell: Neilly Series Lecture
Kristel Thornell was born in Sydney, Australia, and has lived in Italy, Mexico, Canada, Finland and, currently, is based in Rochester, NY. Her debut…
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Erik Hans Krause, textile design, for decorative designs for textiles, mural panels, and posters.
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