Dr. Lincoln Caswell portrayed Abraham Lincoln in the 1920’s-1930’s. This is what was said of his portrayal- “After years devoted to this study and after diligent effort in surmounting serious difficulties in the presentation of this supreme character in American history, Dr. Caswell has built up a portrayal in as vivid a style as possible with such characteristics of Lincoln as exhibited at the height of his career while leading this nation through the throes of an unparalleled Civil War. There having been nothing of the theatrical in the entire composition of Lincoln, this presentation is purposely one of nature itself, rather than one of mirrored nature as we might term the theatre. It would be far easier for the portrayer to surround himself with scenic equipment and a cast of players, but that would defeat the purpose—that of projecting the dominating spirit of Lincoln in all his characteristic simplicity. Dr. Caswell does not lecture; he does not talk ABOUT Lincoln—he simply IS Lincoln when before the audience. From the very moment he steps on the stage to the last exit, he never once comes out of the character. He looks like Lincoln, talks like him, acts like him. He converses with people of Lincoln's day. He makes the audience live again the thrilling events of those momentous times. The wit and humorous stories of that master of storytelling fall from his lips in truly natural fashion, convulsing the audience with laughter as Lincoln brings home a telling point. Here is a living, breathing portrayal of Abraham Lincoln. In appearance, stature, mannerisms and voice he holds you spellbound—so astounded are you that you feel you must be in the actual presence of the great emancipator.” W.H. Gilbert, of Wrightsville, a Union veteran who fought at Gettysburg and later heard President Lincoln give the Gettysburg address, told Dr. Caswell after hearing him recite the famous address at the ceremonies of the seventieth anniversary, "If I didn't know that Lincoln was dead, I would surely think that you were he.”

Autograph is written in blue ink and reads, “LINCOLN H. CASWELL 231 EAST 76 ST. NEW YORK CITY / DELIVERING THE FAMOUS ADDRESS OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN”. Top left corner of the sheet of paper has the official label for the seventieth anniversary of the Gettysburg Address in 1933. Paper measures 8 ½” x 11” and is in very good condition with no tears, holes or chips. Envelope that paper was stored with has printed label that reads, “HUMAN INTEREST STORIES OF THE BATTLES OF GETTYSBURG” with “TO” and “FROM” lines. Envelope measures 9 ½” x 12 ½” and has three small tears with one larger tear.  [sm]

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