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William H. Seward (1801-1872) “Not that Mr. Seward personally, is not, eminently qualified for the place, in talents, Knowledge, experience and urbanity of manners; but, at the South, whether justly or unjustly, there is a bitter prejudice against him…” View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and New York

Ira Harris (1802-1875) New York Senator Ira Harris was among President Lincoln’s “most frequent evening visitors,” wrote Lincoln biographer Benjamin Thomas.  His frequent presence made him privy to the President’s patronage so much so that the President once claimed that he looked underneath his bed each night to check if Senator Harris was there, seeking… Continue reading Ira Harris (1802-1875)

Simeon Draper (1804-1866) The New York Tribune reported that the “Hon. Abraham Lincoln, a tall specimen of an Illinoisan…was called out, and spoke briefly and happily in reply to Mr. Field.”… View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and New York

Reuben E. Fenton (1819-1885) Reuben E. Fenton was “a suave and able businessman and politician of Old Democratic vintage, who came from western New York…” View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and New York

David Dudley Field (1805-1894) Mr. Lincoln first met David Dudley Field in Chicago at the River and Harbor Convention in July 1847 where Mr. Lincoln delivered a reply to Fields contention that publicly financed public works should be limited by the Constitution. The New York Tribune reported that the Hon. Abraham Lincoln, a tall specimen… Continue reading David Dudley Field (1805-1894)

Chauncey M. Depew (1834-1928) Had Chauncey M. Depew “devoted himself to politics exclusively there is no office in the United States he might not legitimately aspire to…” View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and New York

Colonization Support for foreign colonization of freed slaves had a long history in the United States with advocates among both whites and blacks… View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and Freedom

Mr. Lincoln’s Visits to Philadelphia 1865 Map of Mr. Lincoln’s funeral route through Philadelphia, April 22-24, 1865. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and the Founders

Mr. Lincoln’s Visits to Philadelphia 1861 Map of Mr. Lincoln’s Pre-Inaugural visit to Philadelphia, February 21 and 22, 1861. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and the Founders

Mr. Lincoln’s Visits to Philadelphia 1848 to 1864 Map of Philadelphia sites visited by Mr. Lincoln from 1848 to 1864. View the feature in its entirety at: Mr. Lincoln and the Founders>