Letter: Abraham Lincoln to Willie P. Mangum, 1852, August 19

This series features correspondence written by Abraham Lincoln that covers a variety of different subjects, but primarily focuses on slavery, abolition, and the political atmosphere before and during the Civil War. The letters offer a glimpse into a tumultuous era that saw sectional tensions grow. This correspondence spans from 1852 to 1865; thus, scholars of the Civil War and American politics would find this collection most valuable. The series also includes ephemeral pieces such as a check signed by Lincoln and his calling card. It is arranged chronologically by date in ascending order.