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Let the political army have new drums also! / Gillam.

Illustration shows Ulysses S. Grant with his "Grant Boom" band comprised of Samuel J. Tilden, Lucius Q.C. Lamar, Roscoe Conkling, William W. Phelps, David Davis, James D. Cameron, John Sherman, James G. Blaine,... More

The national dime-museum - will be run during the presidential campaig...

Illustration shows a gallery of presidential candidates, clockwise, from bottom left: John Kelly as a card-playing pig, Chester A. Arthur as "The Snake Charmer" charming a snake labeled "Stalwart Vote" with a h... More

The Presidential recruiting-office / Gillam., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows the interior of a recruiting office for the presidency with Uncle Sam and Puck examining potential recruits against a height chart labeled, from low to high, "Notoriety, Popularity, Capabilit... More

A summer smoke-cloud / J. Keppler.

Print shows Puck reclining before a table covered with alcoholic beverages, some labeled "V.H. Dusenbury's P.P. Brandy" and "Puck Punch [No London Punch]", smoking and blowing smoke rings. Among the figures app... More

Our national dog-show / Gillam., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows a dog show where a variety of breeds are competing; in the upper left corner, labeled the "Judges' Stand" are several newspaper editors, among them are James Gordon Bennett (N.Y. Herald), Whi... More

Judge's Docket in Gundy v. Gundy, [Law papers].

Summary: Joseph Gundy and John Gundy entered into the business of selling hogs and cattle in the fall of 1847, and decided to dissolve the partnership in December 1848. Joseph Gundy sued John Gundy in a chancer... More

The autobiography of Abraham Lincoln.. American Civil War 1861-1865.

Includes facsimile of letter Lincoln wrote to Jesse W. Fell.

Rushing the season / J. Keppler., Political Cartoon

Print shows the interior of the "Political Hot House" where many plants with the heads of politicians are potted and labeled with botanical names, for example "Butleria Cockeya", "McVeaghia No Chancea", "Tilden... More

Congressional cracksmen / J. Keppler., Political Cartoon

Print shows "Policeman Puck" and Uncle Sam investigating a robbery at the U.S. Treasury, a safe has been broken into and a barrel labeled "150,000,000 $ Surplus" is empty; there is a hole in the floor which lea... More

The end of a bad show / J. Keppler.

Illustration shows a scene in the "Grand National Congressional Theatre" at the conclusion of the performance of "Fair Promise Combination No. 47 - Great Reform Bill - Act I Tarif Reform - Act II Civil Service ... More

The great congressional tramp bullying the old women of the national h...

Print shows George M. Robeson shabbily dressed as a tramp, standing in a doorway; Joseph W. Keifer, as a small dog with a cap labeled "Speaker" tied to its tail, stands behind Robeson, and on the floor at his f... More

Who killed Hancock? / Gillam. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Print shows the ghost of Winfield Scott Hancock sitting on a throne in a banquet hall, Samuel J. Tilden pushes a frightened Charles A. Dana, as Macbeth, toward Hancock, Dana makes wild statements while waving a... More

Decoration-day, 1883 / Gillam. - Political cartoon, public domain imag...

Illustration shows a large group of politicians and others in a cemetery on Memorial Day, each seems to be grieving at gravestones that bear special messages, such as Pope Leo XIII standing in front of a stone ... More

A lenten dream / J. Keppler. - Political cartoon, public domain image

Illustration shows a mermaid labeled "Presidency" swimming in water with a clear view of the fish that are attracted to her. Depicted are David Davis, Grover Cleveland, Joseph E. McDonald, Benjamin F. Butler, R... More

Deposition in Trustees of Township 17N, Range 13W v. Donovan & Palmer,...

Summary: The trustees of schools, of township 17N, range 13W, sued Donovan and Palmer to set aside a land sale. Donovan had purchased four lots from the school commissioners at $0.50 and $0.75 per acre after th... More

A presidential conjuror / J. Keppler., Political Cartoon

Print shows President Chester A. Arthur as a magician on a stage, pulling cards out of a hat and tossing them into the audience; the cards are labeled "Secretary of Navy, Foreign Minister, Interior, Consulate, ... More

Train Extra! Right of free speech! George Francis Train arrested in Fa...

Picryl description: Public domain book scan - American Civil War, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Another bombardment - the newspaper fleet firing on the Bedouins in Wa...

Print shows newspaper editors Charles A. Dana, James G. Bennett, Carl Schurz, Henry Watterson, George W. Curtis, and Whitelaw Reid, as well as Puck, with a fleet of paper gunboats labeled "N.Y. Times, N.Y. Sun,... More

Wallace & Whitney, Attorney's & Counselors at Law.

Picryl description: Public domain American history related, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Puck's pyrotechnics - Fourth-of-July fireworks free to all / Opper & C...

Print shows a fireworks display with Puck bowing on a stage in front of a "Fan Light" featuring the likenesses of William H. Vanderbilt, Russell Sage, Cyrus W. Field, and Jay Gould; on stage with Puck is a hand... More

Theodore Roosevelt - Bottom's dream, Political Cartoon

Illustration shows Puck's stereotypical Irishman labeled "Democracy" in the role of "Bottom" from Shakespeare's "Midsummer Night's Dream", with Puck holding the head of an ass above him. He is holding a paper t... More

Leap-year / J. Keppler. - Drawing. Public domain image.

Illustration shows a wetland labeled "Campaign Swamp" with William M. Evarts and John G. Carlisle as two cranes on the left and several frogs identified as "Lincoln, Arthur, Robeson, Edmunds, Cameron, Sherman, ... More

A presidential conjuror / J. Keppler., Political Cartoon

Print shows President Chester A. Arthur as a magician on a stage, pulling cards out of a hat and tossing them into the audience; the cards are labeled "Secretary of Navy, Foreign Minister, Interior, Consulate, ... More

A new bull in the ring / F. Graetz.

Print shows Chester A. Arthur riding the Republican elephant tossed high in the air in a "Political Arena", the elephant is patched with scandals labeled "Credit Mobilier, Collusion with Monopolies, Back Pay Gr... More

Overtraining young horses / Gillam., Political Cartoon

Illustration shows a horse labeled "Butlers Policy" ridden by Benjamin F. Butler is kicking up its rear legs startling a horse labeled "Clevelands Policy" ridden by Grover Cleveland at the "Presidential Race-Co... More

Petition for Dower in Wyatt v. Leonard et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Doshia Wyatt, widow of Robert Wyatt, retained Lincoln and sued for her dower. Thomas Wyatt died in 1847 and left all of his property to his son Robert. Robert Wyatt lost part of the land, the Mill Farm... More

Demurrer, Plea in Smith v. Campbell, [Law papers].

Summary: Campbell sued Smith in an action of slander and requested $2,000 in damages. Campbell, the state's attorney, claimed that Smith publicly accused him of drunkenness, neglect of duty, and collusion by pu... More

Important dispatches from the South and East; President's Proclamation...

Bill of Exceptions in McDonald et al. v. Great Western Railroad, [Law ...

Portion of manuscript appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Summary: The Great Western Railroad petitioned the circuit court to appoint commissioners to assess damages on land that belonged to McDonald and others. T... More

Bill of Exceptions in McDonald et al. v. Great Western Railroad, [Law ...

Portion of manuscript appears to be in Lincoln's hand. Summary: The Great Western Railroad petitioned the circuit court to appoint commissioners to assess damages on land that belonged to McDonald and others. T... More

Letter from Robert Todd Lincoln to James H. Hackett, September 28, 187...

Order for Subpoena in Toney v. Sconce, [Law papers].

Summary: Toney retained Lincoln and sued Sconce in an action of slander, seeking $5,000 in damages. Toney charged that Sconce publicly stated that she had committed fornication with Whitcomb, after hearing the ... More

Order for Subpoena in Toney v. Sconce, [Law papers].

Summary: Toney retained Lincoln and sued Sconce in an action of slander, seeking $5,000 in damages. Toney charged that Sconce publicly stated that she had committed fornication with Whitcomb, after hearing the ... More

Bill of Complaint in Johnson et al. v. Snow et al, [Law papers].

Summary: The heirs of Joseph Davis retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Marcus Snow in a bill of chancery to collect money misappropriated by Snow while he was the administrator of Davis's estate. The Davis h... More

Bill of Complaint in Johnson et al. v. Snow et al, [Law papers].

Summary: The heirs of Joseph Davis retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Marcus Snow in a bill of chancery to collect money misappropriated by Snow while he was the administrator of Davis's estate. The Davis h... More

Bill of Complaint in Johnson et al. v. Snow et al, [Law papers].

Summary: The heirs of Joseph Davis retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Marcus Snow in a bill of chancery to collect money misappropriated by Snow while he was the administrator of Davis's estate. The Davis h... More

Demurrer, Plea in Smith v. Campbell, [Law papers].

Summary: Campbell sued Smith in an action of slander and requested $2,000 in damages. Campbell, the state's attorney, claimed that Smith publicly accused him of drunkenness, neglect of duty, and collusion by pu... More

Important dispatches from the South and East; President's Proclamation...

Wm. McCullough & Co., real estate brokers general land and collecting ...

Picryl description: Public domain American history related, free to use, no copyright restrictions image.

Letter from Robert Todd Lincoln to James H. Hackett, September 28, 187...

Decree in Ex parte Lewis, [Law papers].

Document signed by Judge David Davis regarding the estate of Christian Nudson, in which Lincoln's name appears as guardian for Lena Nudson. Summary: At the time of his death in 1855, Christian Nudson owed debts... More

Order for Subpoena in Prather v. Strain, [Law papers].

Summary: Prather sued Strain in JP court for $20 in an action of trover and conversion. The JP dismissed the case, and Prather appealed to the circuit court. The jury found for Prather and awarded him $7. Linco... More

Demurrer, Plea in Smith v. Campbell, [Law papers].

Summary: Campbell sued Smith in an action of slander and requested $2,000 in damages. Campbell, the state's attorney, claimed that Smith publicly accused him of drunkenness, neglect of duty, and collusion by pu... More

Demurrer, Plea in Smith v. Campbell, [Law papers].

Summary: Campbell sued Smith in an action of slander and requested $2,000 in damages. Campbell, the state's attorney, claimed that Smith publicly accused him of drunkenness, neglect of duty, and collusion by pu... More

Plea in Peters for use of Booker & Miller v. Lamon & Turner, [Law pape...

Summary: Peters agreed to sell for Booker and Miller eighty acres of land for $400 and chattel and cattle for $200 in return for twelve shares of capital stock in the Wabash Navigation Company. The parties agre... More

A dreadful attack of "presidential fever" in the U.S. Senate / F. Oppe...

Illustration shows Puck in the Senate chamber, among many senators sick with "Presidential Fever"; Puck is offering a spoonful of "Anti-Presidential Quinine" to John Sherman. Among the senators present are Wade... More

Order for Subpoena in Toney v. Sconce, [Law papers].

Summary: Toney retained Lincoln and sued Sconce in an action of slander, seeking $5,000 in damages. Toney charged that Sconce publicly stated that she had committed fornication with Whitcomb, after hearing the ... More

Petition for Dower in Wyatt v. Leonard et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Doshia Wyatt, widow of Robert Wyatt, retained Lincoln and sued for her dower. Thomas Wyatt died in 1847 and left all of his property to his son Robert. Robert Wyatt lost part of the land, the Mill Farm... More

Petition for Dower in Wyatt v. Leonard et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Doshia Wyatt, widow of Robert Wyatt, retained Lincoln and sued for her dower. Thomas Wyatt died in 1847 and left all of his property to his son Robert. Robert Wyatt lost part of the land, the Mill Farm... More

Petition for Dower in Wyatt v. Leonard et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Doshia Wyatt, widow of Robert Wyatt, retained Lincoln and sued for her dower. Thomas Wyatt died in 1847 and left all of his property to his son Robert. Robert Wyatt lost part of the land, the Mill Farm... More

Judge's Docket in Gundy v. Gundy, [Law papers].

Summary: Joseph Gundy and John Gundy entered into the business of selling hogs and cattle in the fall of 1847, and decided to dissolve the partnership in December 1848. Joseph Gundy sued John Gundy in a chancer... More

Replication in Lee v. Coburn, [Law papers].

Autographed endorsement. Summary: Lee sued Coburn to collect $600 for five years of labor as a servant. There was no written contract, guarantee, or promise between the parties, and Lee refused to prosecute the... More

Bill of Complaint in Johnson et al. v. Snow et al, [Law papers].

Summary: The heirs of Joseph Davis retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Marcus Snow in a bill of chancery to collect money misappropriated by Snow while he was the administrator of Davis's estate. The Davis h... More

Bill of Exceptions in Gray v. Gray et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Mary Anna Gray sued Franklin Gray for divorce on the grounds of adultery. Franklin Gray failed to appear, and the court granted the divorce and awarded Mary Anna Gray $5,000 in alimony. Five years late... More

Puck's own Yorktown celebration / J. Keppler.

Print shows Puck sitting on a wooden cut-out Pegasus reviewing a procession of soldiers, among whom are John A. Logan, Roscoe Conkling carrying a flag labeled "Third Term", Joseph W. Keifer, William M. Evarts, ... More

The political Sam'ls of Posen / Gillam.

Print shows a large group of political peddlers trying to sell their goods to Columbia as mistress of the house. Among those shown are Samuel J. Tilden selling "Tribulation Toys", Benjamin F. Butler with "Elast... More

The contest of beauty / J. Keppler.

Illustration shows a beauty contest where "First Prize" is the "Presidency". The presidential candidates, all dressed as women, are sitting on raised platforms around which men have gathered to admire their bea... More

Deposition in Trustees of Township 17N, Range 13W v. Donovan & Palmer,...

Summary: The trustees of schools, of township 17N, range 13W, sued Donovan and Palmer to set aside a land sale. Donovan had purchased four lots from the school commissioners at $0.50 and $0.75 per acre after th... More

Decree in Ex parte Lewis, [Law papers].

Document signed by Judge David Davis regarding the estate of Christian Nudson, in which Lincoln's name appears as guardian for Lena Nudson. Summary: At the time of his death in 1855, Christian Nudson owed debts... More

Petition for Dower in Wyatt v. Leonard et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Doshia Wyatt, widow of Robert Wyatt, retained Lincoln and sued for her dower. Thomas Wyatt died in 1847 and left all of his property to his son Robert. Robert Wyatt lost part of the land, the Mill Farm... More

Petition for Dower in Wyatt v. Leonard et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Doshia Wyatt, widow of Robert Wyatt, retained Lincoln and sued for her dower. Thomas Wyatt died in 1847 and left all of his property to his son Robert. Robert Wyatt lost part of the land, the Mill Farm... More

Petition for Dower in Wyatt v. Leonard et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Doshia Wyatt, widow of Robert Wyatt, retained Lincoln and sued for her dower. Thomas Wyatt died in 1847 and left all of his property to his son Robert. Robert Wyatt lost part of the land, the Mill Farm... More

Judge's Docket in Gundy v. Gundy, [Law papers].

Summary: Joseph Gundy and John Gundy entered into the business of selling hogs and cattle in the fall of 1847, and decided to dissolve the partnership in December 1848. Joseph Gundy sued John Gundy in a chancer... More

Demurrer in McFarland v. Layton, [Law papers].

Summary: McFarland sued Layton in an action of debt, seeking $2,500 for the debt and an additional $1,250 in damages. Layton, represented by Lincoln, pleaded the statute of limitations since the debts accrued a... More

Letter from Robert Todd Lincoln to James H. Hackett, September 28, 187...

Deposition in Trustees of Township 17N, Range 13W v. Donovan & Palmer,...

Summary: The trustees of schools, of township 17N, range 13W, sued Donovan and Palmer to set aside a land sale. Donovan had purchased four lots from the school commissioners at $0.50 and $0.75 per acre after th... More

Deposition in Trustees of Township 17N, Range 13W v. Donovan & Palmer,...

Summary: The trustees of schools, of township 17N, range 13W, sued Donovan and Palmer to set aside a land sale. Donovan had purchased four lots from the school commissioners at $0.50 and $0.75 per acre after th... More

Bill for Injunction in Sconce & Conover v. Hiestand & Probst, [Law pap...

Summary: Sconce and Conover hired Hiestand to build a saw mill. Hiestand won a $423.22 judgment against them, and Sconce and Conover won $50 and $261.90 judgments against Hiestand. Sconce and Conover retained L... More

Praecipe in People v. Furrow & Rice, [Law papers].

Summary: Furrow and Rice stole Deck's horse. The state's attorney indicted Furrow and Rice for larceny, and Furrow and Rice retained Lincoln and pleaded not guilty. The jury found Furrow and Rice guilty and sen... More

Bill of Complaint in Johnson et al. v. Snow et al, [Law papers].

Summary: The heirs of Joseph Davis retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Marcus Snow in a bill of chancery to collect money misappropriated by Snow while he was the administrator of Davis's estate. The Davis h... More

Bill of Complaint in Johnson et al. v. Snow et al, [Law papers].

Summary: The heirs of Joseph Davis retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Marcus Snow in a bill of chancery to collect money misappropriated by Snow while he was the administrator of Davis's estate. The Davis h... More

Bill of Complaint in Johnson et al. v. Snow et al, [Law papers].

Summary: The heirs of Joseph Davis retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Marcus Snow in a bill of chancery to collect money misappropriated by Snow while he was the administrator of Davis's estate. The Davis h... More

Demurrer in McFarland v. Layton, [Law papers].

Summary: McFarland sued Layton in an action of debt, seeking $2,500 for the debt and an additional $1,250 in damages. Layton, represented by Lincoln, pleaded the statute of limitations since the debts accrued a... More

Deposition in Trustees of Township 17N, Range 13W v. Donovan & Palmer,...

Summary: The trustees of schools, of township 17N, range 13W, sued Donovan and Palmer to set aside a land sale. Donovan had purchased four lots from the school commissioners at $0.50 and $0.75 per acre after th... More

Deposition in Trustees of Township 17N, Range 13W v. Donovan & Palmer,...

Summary: The trustees of schools, of township 17N, range 13W, sued Donovan and Palmer to set aside a land sale. Donovan had purchased four lots from the school commissioners at $0.50 and $0.75 per acre after th... More

Letter from Robert Todd Lincoln to James H. Hackett, March 17, 1871.

Petition for Dower in Wyatt v. Leonard et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Doshia Wyatt, widow of Robert Wyatt, retained Lincoln and sued for her dower. Thomas Wyatt died in 1847 and left all of his property to his son Robert. Robert Wyatt lost part of the land, the Mill Farm... More

Bill for Divorce in McCardle v. McCardle, [Law papers].

Bill of Complaint in Johnson et al. v. Snow et al, [Law papers].

Summary: The heirs of Joseph Davis retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Marcus Snow in a bill of chancery to collect money misappropriated by Snow while he was the administrator of Davis's estate. The Davis h... More

Bill of Complaint in Johnson et al. v. Snow et al, [Law papers].

Summary: The heirs of Joseph Davis retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Marcus Snow in a bill of chancery to collect money misappropriated by Snow while he was the administrator of Davis's estate. The Davis h... More

Demurrer, Plea in Smith v. Campbell, [Law papers].

Summary: Campbell sued Smith in an action of slander and requested $2,000 in damages. Campbell, the state's attorney, claimed that Smith publicly accused him of drunkenness, neglect of duty, and collusion by pu... More

Letter from Robert Todd Lincoln to James H. Hackett, September 28, 187...

Deposition in Trustees of Township 17N, Range 13W v. Donovan & Palmer,...

Summary: The trustees of schools, of township 17N, range 13W, sued Donovan and Palmer to set aside a land sale. Donovan had purchased four lots from the school commissioners at $0.50 and $0.75 per acre after th... More

Deposition in Trustees of Township 17N, Range 13W v. Donovan & Palmer,...

Summary: The trustees of schools, of township 17N, range 13W, sued Donovan and Palmer to set aside a land sale. Donovan had purchased four lots from the school commissioners at $0.50 and $0.75 per acre after th... More

Decree in Ex parte Lewis, [Law papers].

Document signed by Judge David Davis regarding the estate of Christian Nudson, in which Lincoln's name appears as guardian for Lena Nudson. Summary: At the time of his death in 1855, Christian Nudson owed debts... More

Letter from Robert Todd Lincoln to James H. Hackett, March 17, 1871.

Letter from Robert Todd Lincoln to James H. Hackett, March 17, 1871.

Decree in Hamilton v. Haines et al, [Law papers].

Summary: Haines gave Hamilton a promissory note for $2,000 and secured the note with a mortgage on two hundred acres. Hamilton sued to foreclose the mortgage after Haines failed to pay. Haines defaulted, and th... More

Order for Subpoena in Toney v. Sconce, [Law papers].

Summary: Toney retained Lincoln and sued Sconce in an action of slander, seeking $5,000 in damages. Toney charged that Sconce publicly stated that she had committed fornication with Whitcomb, after hearing the ... More

Judge's Docket in Gundy v. Gundy, [Law papers].

Summary: Joseph Gundy and John Gundy entered into the business of selling hogs and cattle in the fall of 1847, and decided to dissolve the partnership in December 1848. Joseph Gundy sued John Gundy in a chancer... More

Bill for Injunction in Sconce & Conover v. Hiestand & Probst, [Law pap...

Summary: Sconce and Conover hired Hiestand to build a saw mill. Hiestand won a $423.22 judgment against them, and Sconce and Conover won $50 and $261.90 judgments against Hiestand. Sconce and Conover retained L... More

Bill for Injunction in Sconce & Conover v. Hiestand & Probst, [Law pap...

Summary: Sconce and Conover hired Hiestand to build a saw mill. Hiestand won a $423.22 judgment against them, and Sconce and Conover won $50 and $261.90 judgments against Hiestand. Sconce and Conover retained L... More

Bill for Divorce in McCardle v. McCardle, [Law papers].

Bill of Complaint in Johnson et al. v. Snow et al, [Law papers].

Summary: The heirs of Joseph Davis retained Lincoln and sued the heirs of Marcus Snow in a bill of chancery to collect money misappropriated by Snow while he was the administrator of Davis's estate. The Davis h... More

Plea in Jones & Smith v. Madden & Rhode, [Law papers].

The autobiography of Lincoln, copy 2.

Public domain image related to President Abraham Lincoln, gelatin silver print, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Deposition in Trustees of Township 17N, Range 13W v. Donovan & Palmer,...

Summary: The trustees of schools, of township 17N, range 13W, sued Donovan and Palmer to set aside a land sale. Donovan had purchased four lots from the school commissioners at $0.50 and $0.75 per acre after th... More

Deposition in Trustees of Township 17N, Range 13W v. Donovan & Palmer,...

Summary: The trustees of schools, of township 17N, range 13W, sued Donovan and Palmer to set aside a land sale. Donovan had purchased four lots from the school commissioners at $0.50 and $0.75 per acre after th... More

Order for Subpoena in Prather v. Strain, [Law papers].

Summary: Prather sued Strain in JP court for $20 in an action of trover and conversion. The JP dismissed the case, and Prather appealed to the circuit court. The jury found for Prather and awarded him $7. Linco... More

Letter from Robert Todd Lincoln to James H. Hackett, March 17, 1871.