Guide to the Robert Todd Lincoln letter to William B. Davenport 1977.381
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Descriptive Summary
| Creator: | Lincoln, Robert Todd, 1843-1926 |
|---|---|
| Title: | Robert Todd Lincoln letter to William B. Davenport |
| Dates: | 1911 |
| Quantity: | 0.01 Linear feet in one folder. |
| Text [Box]: | A0068 |
| Call Phrase: | 1977.381 |
| Sponsor: | This collection was processed and described as part of the project, "Uncovering the Secrets of Brooklyn's 19th Century Past: Creation to Consolidation," funded by the Council on Library and Information Resources, with additional support from The Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation. |
Biographical Note
Robert Todd Lincoln (1843-1926) was the first son of United States President Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) and Mary Todd Lincoln (1818-1882). He worked as a lawyer and also served as Secretary of War to United States President James A. Garfield (1831-1881).
Scope and Contents note
One letter from Robert Todd Lincoln to William B. Davenport regarding a visit made by President Abraham Lincoln to Brooklyn to consult with Henry Ward Beecher on the Emancipation Proclamation. The letter is dated April 9, 1911.
Access Points
Subject Names
- Beecher, Henry Ward, 1813-1887
- Davenport, William B.
- Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
- Lincoln, Robert Todd, 1843-1926
Document Type
- Correspondence
Subject Organizations
- United States. President (1861-1865 : Lincoln). Emancipation Proclamation.
Subject Topics
- Clergy -- New York (State) -- Kings County
- Presidents -- United States
- Slavery -- United States
- Slaves -x Emancipation -- United States
Subject Places
- Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
Administrative Information
Conditions Governing Access note
Open to users without restriction.
Preferred Citation
Identification of item, date (if known); Robert Todd Lincoln letter to William B. Davenport, 1977.381, Box and Folder number; Brooklyn Historical Society.
Immediate Source of Acquisition note
Gift of William B. Davenport, date unknown. Formally accessioned in 1977.