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Patterson writes to Lincoln about the circumstances of William H. Knapp, who was convicted of defrauding the government while raising men for service.
Howes writes to Seward in favor of organizing Black Regiments.
Thomas writes of news from the front.
Ball writes to Seward that the president ought to emancipate every slave in the U.S.
McClellan is optimistic about the army's next moves.
On November 22, 1862 Frederick Douglass writes to his fellow abolitionist Theodore Tilton that "Our friend Miss Anthony is at home watching by the…
Fred Gilbert writes to the Archbishop seeking a favor for his brother-in-law, James S. Reynolds.
Tryon writes to Seward with suggested strategies for the war.
In this letter to Lincoln, Duffee writes to introduce Louisa C. L. De Barres, the daughter of the late Hon. Lewis C. Levin.
Grafton includes a clipping from a newspaper column that he wrote and assures the president that the people of Canada support his cause.
Ludwigsdorff writes to President Lincoln seeking a charge in the U.S. Army and the ability to serve his adopted country.
Jones writes to President Lincoln about how he is regarded in England.
Evans writes of his support for the president's actions.
Webster writes to Frederick William Seward about recruiting efforts that he's witnessed.
Appeal to the president for government employment for laborers and mechanics of Baltimore.
Chick writes of his support for the president.
Booth writes to President Lincoln of peace and discusses a pamphlet.
Morgan writes to Lincoln with a recommendation to promote Colonel James C. Rice, 44th New York Volunteers, to the rank of Brig General.
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…
Yates writes of the public opinion in England on the war, abolitionism, and the United States.
Bates writes to President Lincoln about requests his office has received from those wishing to take an oath under the proclamation issued by Lincoln…
Everett discusses his health and wonders about the need for an authentic semi-official bulletin telegraphed to New York daily.
Porter writes to Lincoln about conflicting orders and seeks advice on which orders to follow.
David Davis writes to the president with two suggestions for candidates for judgeships.
A letter from 10 year old Danny Cranston, where he includes handmade labels for Midge Costanza's Vice Mayor office
Haven writes with his thoughts on the war.
Disosway seeks justice for W. W. Disosway of the N. Y. Mounted Rifles, who he claims was unjustly killed by Patrick Boyle.
Opening letter from copyeditor David Caligiuri to Li-Young Lee regarding Caligiuri's edits on Book of My Nights
Roselius recommends Charles A. Peabody for district judge of the state of Louisiana.
Denison seeks repayment for personal expenses incurred while working in England.
Adams writes that his son, Charles, owes his appointment to Seward's kindness.
Peabody writes to the president to recommend Captain John. W. McClure of the Quarter Masters Department for promotion.
Mrs. Ely writes to President Lincoln to seek information on the release of her husband, Alfred Ely, from prison in Richmond.
Leport writes to President Lincoln to seek help for his brother, Andrew R. Leport, who is a prisoner at Richmond.
Burt suggests two amendments which should be added to the constitution.
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,…
Trowbridge writes to Seward about his thoughts regarding the war and motivations of the South.
Letter sent from BOA managing editor Steven Huff to Karl Frauhammer at book printing company McNaughton & Gunn
Owen writes to President Lincoln in reference to stolen papers connected to Lord Lyons.
Hamilton writes to President Lincoln to share his thoughts on the war.
Balch writes of all his perceived accomplishments and directs the attention of the president to his application for appointment as a government agent…
Fletcher requests to be reinstated in his position as Paymaster for the U.S. Army after being dismissed and arrested.
Mott writes to President Lincoln with suggestions of putting bounties out on the leaders of the rebellion.
Boreman writes to President Lincoln and includes a copy of the Declaration of the People of Virginia.
Johnson writes to President Lincoln of recent success in battle and the sentiment in Tennessee.
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…
Schultz write to President Lincoln about the "rebel pirate steamer Sumter."
Repetti writes concerning the organization of the proposed Corps d' Armee.
In this letter, Lincoln discusses James F. B. Marshall, of Massachusetts, as the Honolulu commissioner.
In this brief letter, Lincoln requests the blank nominations of Mr. Judd and Mr. Kreismann.
Lincoln responds to Seward's ask to withdraw as Secretary of State by asking him to reconsider the withdrawal.
In this letter, Lincoln continues his discussion of diplomatic posts and who should serve them.
Lincoln writes to Seward about unfilled diplomatic posts.
Lincoln shares his present views on the war with Seward.
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.…
Lincoln inquires after a conulship appointment for Foegelmeisy.
Lincoln discusses when to arrive in Washington D.C., and who the heads of the War and Navy departments should be.
Lincoln compliments Seward on a recent speech given, and discusses recent events.
Lincoln discusses his hope that Mr. Gilmer will take a post within the cabinet.
Lincoln reports the news that Elwood Evans, Secretary of Washington Territory, has gone over to the enemy.
Lincoln writes about the "vexed" question and affirms his stance on not compromising on the issue of permitting the extension of slavery within the…
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…
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…
Lincoln discusses candidates for places in the cabinet.
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.
Lincoln responds to Seward's request to resign as Secretary of State, requesting that he stay on and resume his duties.
Lincoln discloses his suggestion on the topic of gradual emancipation with compensation.
Lincoln advises Raymond to seek a conference for peace with Jefferson Davis.
Lincoln writes to Welles about new instructions given to naval commanders regarding neutral ports and neutral vessels.
Lincoln refers to a letter from Mr. Davis and his own willingness to receive any agent who may be instrumental in securing peace.
President Lincoln writes to Edwin Stanton about the "Rafael Repeater" gun and thinks it worthy of the attention of the Ordnance Bureau.
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…
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…
Clark, an unsuccessful applicant for the consulship to Acapulco, now seeks the position in Tahiti.
Hodges inquires after a visit from either Seward or Secretary Stanton.
Dixon writes of war strategies and international relations.
In this letter, a Belgian citizen soldier writes against conscription, recommending that Lincoln announce the abolishment of slavery.
Handwritten letter from Josiah Letchworth to Isaac Post, June 23, 1846.
Leslie Adrienne Miller's poetry has won numerous prizes and awards, and has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies. She is currently…
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…
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…
[Sheet music]. Arthur Sullivan. "Lied des KoKo." Vienna: Jos. Weinberger &
Legends of Knights and Dragons Sir Lancelot Playset
Handwritten letter from M ? Lefferts to Amy Kirby Post, April 23, 1827.
"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…
Handwritten letter from Jane A Ledyard to Amy Kirby Post, February 6, 1851.
Le Morte Darthur: The Book of King Arthur and of His Noble Knights of the Round Table.
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…
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…
An Editor's Quest: Finding Books to Publish: Lawrence Ashmead '54, vice president and executive editor at HarperCollins, will be at the Libraries to…
Handwritten letter from Rolla A Law to Amy Kirby Post, January 3, 1870.
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 Alexandra Haley is a violinist, pedagogy expert, and the author of Kids Aren’t Lazy: Developing Motivation & Talent Through Music.
In…
Senior lecturer at Harvard Business School in the Entrepreneurial Management unit, Laura Nash will explore critical problems with dominant models of…
Drawing of Launcelot and the Falcon by Anna-Marie Ferguson.
Cover design by Sarah Wyman Whitman
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. Acting Script (offset from typescript).
Blue diagonal rib cloth binding stamped in maroon and gold
Stained glass. This stained glass window panel captures Lancelot’s longing to return to Camelot, which appears as an ethereal vision.
Lancelot Denied a Vision of the Grail
Handwritten letter from H.S. Lake to C. Fred Farlin, July 23, 1885.
Lady Pendragon vol. 2, no. 1 Comic Book.
Lady of the Lake with Excalibur
Cover and spine engraving by John Feely [signed JF]
L'HOMME QUI CRIAIT JE SUIS. Paris: Quai Voltaire (1994). French edition.
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…
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 was born in Sydney, Australia, and has lived in Italy, Mexico, Canada, Finland and, currently, is based in Rochester, NY. Her debut…
Erik Hans Krause, textile design, for decorative designs for textiles, mural panels, and posters.