William Henry Bailhache papers

  • Creator Names Bailhache, William Henry, 1826-1905.
  • Title William Henry Bailhache papers [manuscript], 1860-1899.
  • Physical description 9 items.
  • Collection summary Letters, chiefly personal letters exchanged between members of the Bailhache family, particularly William and his wife, Ada Bailhache. Includes letter from Paul Selby to Bailhache about the Republican presidential nomination, June 1, 1892. Also includes May 18, 1860 letter from Bailhache to his wife expressing joy over Lincoln's 1860 nomination, "I cannot do or say anything for the very great happiness I feel in the auspicious termination of my labors and those who worked with me."
  • Biographical or Historical Note Bailhache was an Illinois journalist; born Chillicothe (Ohio); died Coronado (Calif.). Owner and manager of Illinois State Journal, Springfield (Ill.); Abraham Lincoln granted him a commission when the Civil War broke out. He was made Captain and Assistant Quartermaster, U.S. Volunteers. There is a family relationship between the Bailhache, Brayman, and Starring families.
  • Location of Other Archival Materials Note For related material see Mason Brayman papers and U.S. History. Civil War. Letters. Starring, Fred. A at the Chicago History Museum, Research Center.
  • Finding Aids Note Finding aid available.
  • Names
    • Bailhache, Ada
    • Bailhache family.
    • Bailhache, William Henry, 1826-1905.
    • Blaine, James Gillespie, 1830-1893
    • Selby, Paul, 1825-1913
    • Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
    • Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )
    • Republican National Convention (2nd : 1860 : Chicago, Ill.)
    • Bailhache, Ada
    • Selby, Paul, 1825-1913
  • Subjects
    • Families Illinois Springfield 19th century.
    • Journalists Illinois 19th century.
  • Geographic coverage Illinois Politics and government 19th century.
  • Geographic name United States Illinois Sangamon County Springfield.