Category: Feature

Edwin D. Morgan (1811-1883) Edwin D. Morgan was “a courageous and high-minded New York merchant who served with distinction in the legislature and as state and national party chairman…” View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and New York

Preston King (1806-1865) “…a man of wonderful sagacity; has an excellent mind and judgment…” View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and New York

George G. Hoskins (1824-1893) George G. Hoskins was a prominent Upstate Republican leader who served as Speaker of the New York State Assembly in 1865. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and New York

Business Trip to New York On July 22, 1857, Mr. Lincoln and his wife left Springfield to travel to New York via Niagara Falls, where they stayed at Cataract House until July 24. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and New York

Mr. Lincoln and New York If Mr. Lincoln associated New York with a bunch of screaming children, he might have had some justification. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and New York

Mr. Lincoln and New York 1860 …in February 1860, Abraham Lincoln bought a new black suit before he left Springfield, Illinois to deliver the landmark speech of his first presidential campaign. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and New York

The Journalists Newspaper editors played an in important role in politics and a particularly important role in Abraham Lincoln’s political life. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and Friends

The Preachers Springfield printer Gilbert J. Greene…remarked on the sympathy and compassion and religious comfort Mr. Lincoln brought the woman – including reading the 23rd Psalm and a portion of the Gospel of John to her. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and Friends

Hannah Armstrong (1811-1890) “Abe would Come out to our house – drink milk & mush – Corn bred – butter – bring the Children candy.” View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and Friends

Anne Rutledge (1813-1835) Mr. Lincoln was attracted to intelligent women. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and Friends