[Lincoln, Abraham] Group of Five Assorted Letters on Lincoln's Death and Presidency
Including:
Watson, S.L. Autograph letter, signed. Muncie (IN), November 11, 1864. One sheet, 12.5 x 7.5 in. To his brother discussing the recent election of 1864. In part: "A very exciting election has just closed...Lincoln will get over 40,000 majority in Ind...I tell you a copper head had to be very mute in Muncie this day..." Creasing from old folds.
Hubbell, Libbie. Autograph letter, signed. North Blersheim, April 23, 1865. Bifolium, 8 x 6 in. To her brother Richtmeyer regarding a sermon held in town for President Lincoln. With original mailing envelope. Foxed.
Spinner, Francis S. Autograph letter, signed. (Washington, D.C.), May 12, 1865. One sheet, 8 x 6 in. As Treasurer of the United States to Edward G. Judson. Featuring the black mourning border for the recent assassination of Lincoln. Creasing from old folds.
Myers, Joel. Autograph letter, signed. Mansfield (OH), July 4, 1865. To his cousins, discussing Fourth of July celebrations, lamenting Lincoln, and his hope for maintaining peace in the country. With original mailing envelope. Creasing from old folds, foxed.
Warner, Charles K. Autograph letter, signed. Philadelphia, May 14, 1866. Two sheets, each 8 x 5 in. To an unnamed recipient discussing the sale of commemorative Presidential coins, including one for Lincoln. Loss around margins, adhesive residue on verso of second page.
Estate of David O'Reilly, Old Bridge, New Jersey
This lot is located in Philadelphia.