Box 5
Contains 227 Results:
Subseries V A: Correspondence, 1919
232 items. Important correspondents include William Howard Taft, Robert T. Lincoln, Daniel Chester French, Royal Cortissoz, Jules Guerin, and Senators S. M. Cullom, J. C. S. Blackburn, and Henry S. Rankin.
Royal Cortissoz to Bacon, April 6, 1919
Gives his reasons for the inscription he composed for the memorial: "In this temple As in the hearts of the people For whom he saved the union The memory of Abraham Lincoln Is enshrined forever." And copy.
Bacon to Royal Cortissoz, April 7, 1919
Copy of reply that Bacon says this is a masterpiece and should go on the wall over the statue.
Robert T. Lincoln to Bacon, June 5, 1919
Inquiry as to how a "tripod" was forwarded to him. Expresses admiration for the Memorial and fear his health would prevent attendance upon "the ceremony": "It is a case of nervous distress in any assemblage."
Royal Cortissoz to Bacon, June 17, 1919
Acknowledgement of the blue print of the inscription.
Bacon to Henry B. Rankin, June 23, 1919
Copy of letter mentioning that Memorial is approaching completion and expectation it be ready for dedication in the coming autumn.
Robert T. Lincoln to Bacon, June 24, 1919
Inquiry about "tripod" not received & request for abstract of express receipt.