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Respecting a furlough request, presumed to be fore George Stinchfield (1840-1877). "This man wants a furlough, and I ask a fair hearing for him on the question."

From the Stinchfield family papers.

Discusses his esteem for H.K. Burgwyn and his son, who assisted Aldis's family in caring for his sick daughter. Burgwyn's son was taken prisoner, and his father writes that his Northern relatives want to see him; he needs to obtain "a parole for that purpose." Aldis has reached out to Collamer because Burgwyn believes that Judge Collamer's application would greatly assist in getting a parole from Lincoln. Charles A. Dana ANS regarding Capt. Burgwyn's parole: "Referred with directions . . . send Captain Burgwyn forward in the first body of officers who are exchanged." Abraham Lincoln ANS regarding Capt. Burgwyn's parole: "Let Capt. Burgoyne be paroled in he war that Senator Collamer may ask."

Written in Pitman shorthand, with a contemporary translation. Tanner describes the final hours and last moments of Abraham Lincoln's life.

Original housed in the "Gold Star Collection."

Printed card admitting bearer to the Executive's Mansion Green Room; endorsed envelope states that this is for the purpose of viewing Lincoln's remains. Also includes badge commemorating his life; "A nation mourns the departed Patriot, Statesman, and Martyr, Born Feb. 12th, 1809, Died April 15th, 1865."

From the George William Taylor papers

Shares that her family is in much need of support since the death of her husband. "I am inclined to ask from you, the position of clerk in one of the departments for my eldest son." Abraham Lincoln note acknowledges that letter is written by the widow of his former physician, Dr. Richards, and obliges her request that her son be made a department clerk.