Category: Feature

Frederick Law Olmsted (1822-1903) “…a man of initiative, patience, endless energy, and foresight, but not tact. His decisive acts, stubborn insistence on having his own way, and intensity of temper made enemies.” View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and New York

John J. Cisco (1806-1884) As the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury in New York, John J. Cisco had won the confidence of New York bankers while working under two Democratic presidents. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and New York

Erastus Corning (1794-1872) Corning was a Democrat, but he was first and foremost a businessman first in iron manufacturing, then banking and later in railroads. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and New York

Daniel S. Dickinson (1807-1866) One of the most picturesque and popular stump speakers was Daniel S. Dickinson. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and New York

John A. Dix (1798-1879) General John A. Dix never served on the front lines of the Civil War, but he was frequently in the thick of conflict. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and New York

George B. McClellan (1826-1885) “McClellan’s engaging personality, moreover, was not without its wonted effect, for it stirred the great heart in the White House to a feeling of friendliness quite apart from mere official support.” View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and New York

Moses F. Odell (1818-1866) “Although Odell did not always agree with his Republican colleagues, they appreciated his hard work and dedication to the committee’s investigations…” View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and New York

Horatio Seymour (1810-1886) “…he was a gentleman of wide reading, winning manners, and pure life.” View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and New York

Abraham’s dream!   The artist portrays a President tormented by nightmares of defeat in the election of 1864. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln’s Classroom

The true issue or In a rare pro-Democrat cartoon presidential aspirant George Brinton McClellan is portrayed as the intermediary between Lincoln and Davis. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln’s Classroom