A. Homer Byington: Mss fragments re Lincoln., 01/01/1864-12/31/1865

File — Box: 2, Folder: 8

Identifier: 61154

Collection-level Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

The collection consists of material relating to at least four generations of the Byington family, and includes correspondence, property deeds, biographical information and newspaper clippings organized into the following series:

Series 1. Aaron Homer Byington (1826-1910): Correspondence Series 2. Aaron Homer Byington: Manuscripts Series 3. Aaron Homer Byington: Related Material Series 4. Homer Morrison Byington I (1879-1966): Correspondence Series 5. Homer Morrison Byington I, II (1908-1987), III: Related Material Series 6. Oversized Material (includes maps of Norwalk, Conn. and presidential commissions to appointments in the Foreign Service).

Dates

01/01/1864-12/31/1865

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.50 Linear Feet (3 Hollinger boxes (2 Document Cases, 1 drop front flat))

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

08/19/06

Container Summary

Three autograph manuscript items by A. Homer Byington re Abraham Lincoln: #1 Anecdote on fragment of envelope re Byington's obtaining a pass from Lincoln to George G. Meade's(?) army in spite of opposition from Edwin M. Stanton(?). #2 Anecdote re death of Lincoln and reaction of son. #3 Note relating Byington's enlistment in the Clay Guards, 1861.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

BYINGTON, A. HOMER - MANUSCRIPT: ANECDOTES RE LINCOLN: Manuscript

LINCOLN, ABRAHAM - ANECDOTES BY BYINGTON, A. HOMER: Manuscript

MEADE, GEORGE G. - REFERENCE BY BYINGTON, A. HOMER: Manuscript

STANTON, EDWIN M. - REFERENCE BY BYINGTON, A. HOMER: Manuscript