1863: Civil War, Emancipation Proclamation, and Gettysburg Address

Issued Final Emancipation Proclamation on January 1, 1863. Union victories at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on July 3, and Vicksburg, Mississippi, on July 4. November 19, delivered Gettysburg Address at cemetery dedication in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. December 8th, issued Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction, which established lenient terms for former Confederates wishing to rejoin the Union.
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Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: Hannibal Missouri Citizens to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, January 01, 1863 (Printed petition in support of John McNeil)
Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: Hannibal Missouri Citizens to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, January 01, 1863 (Printed petition in support of John McNeil)
Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: Lagrange Missouri Loyal Citizens to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, January 01, 1863 (Printed petition in support of John McNeil)
Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: Lagrange Missouri Loyal Citizens to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, January 01, 1863 (Printed petition in support of John McNeil)
Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: Macon City Missouri Citizens to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, January 01, 1863 (Printed petition in support of John McNeil)
Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: Macon City Missouri Citizens to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, January 01, 1863 (Printed petition in support of John McNeil)
Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: J. J. Richards to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, January 21, 1863 (Cabinet advice)
Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: J. J. Richards to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, January 21, 1863 (Cabinet advice)
Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: New Mexico Territory Legislature to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, January 23, 1863 (Printed memorial concerning mismanagement of Indian affairs)
Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: New Mexico Territory Legislature to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, January 23, 1863 (Printed memorial concerning mismanagement of Indian affairs)
Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: Monticello Indiana Citizens to Schuyler Colfax, Wednesday, February 11, 1863 (Petition recommending day of fasting and prayer)
Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: Monticello Indiana Citizens to Schuyler Colfax, Wednesday, February 11, 1863 (Petition recommending day of fasting and prayer)
Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: New York Chamber of Commerce, Saturday, February 21, 1863 (Pamphlet)
Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: New York Chamber of Commerce, Saturday, February 21, 1863 (Pamphlet)
Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: Salt Lake City Utah Citizens to Abraham Lincoln, Tuesday, March 03, 1863 (Petition recommending removal of governor and judges)
Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: Salt Lake City Utah Citizens to Abraham Lincoln, Tuesday, March 03, 1863 (Petition recommending removal of governor and judges)
Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: Joseph W. McClurg to Abraham Lincoln, Tuesday, March 31, 1863 (Recommendation for George R. Smith)
Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: Joseph W. McClurg to Abraham Lincoln, Tuesday, March 31, 1863 (Recommendation for George R. Smith)
Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: Moline, Illinois Citizens to Edwin Stanton, Wednesday, April 08, 1863 (Petition protesting removal of Thomas J. Pickett)
Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: Moline, Illinois Citizens to Edwin Stanton, Wednesday, April 08, 1863 (Petition protesting removal of Thomas J. Pickett)