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.

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: J. H. Lathrop to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, January 01, 1863 (Printed petition in support of John McNeil)

Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: California Missouri Citizens to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, January 01, 1863 (Petition requesting repeal of General Schofield's General Order No. 3)

Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: Valentine Hitchcock, Wednesday, January 14, 1863 (Muster-In Roll)

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: John A. McClernand to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, February 02, 1863 (Cover letter)
