A handwritten letter of reference penned by President Abraham Lincoln in 1861 just two weeks into his first term is now on public display at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. The ...

gelatin silver print, hinged to the original two-tone mount, with annotation and date 'Lincoln and Hamlin Inaugural March 4th 1861' in an old hand in ink on the mount, framed Subscribe now to view ...

Abraham Lincoln spent his birthday in Cincinnati on Feb. 12, 1861, on his way from Springfield, Illinois, to the nation’s capital for his inauguration. The president-elect didn’t know what kind of ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. On March 4, 1861, Abraham Lincoln ...

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — The short, handwritten note is a typical letter of reference for a man seeking a job. But the author is the president of the United States. Other WRAL Top Stories It is also ...