Robert Todd Lincoln, by Mathew Brady, 1861
     After graduating from Harvard University in 1864, Robert Todd Lincoln (1843-1926) entered the army and became a member of General Grant's staff.

After the war, he studied law in Chicago and became a highly successful corporate lawyer. He was president of the Pullman Company from 1897-1911, served as secretary of war under presidents Garfield and Arthur, and as Minister to Great Britain under Harrison.		  
Robert Todd Lincoln
by Mathew Brady, 1861

Click image to enlarge.

Copyright 2002 The Chicago Historical Society
  
Image 3 of 49
 
Link to Home Page Link to Lincoln's America Linkto Slavery Link to Slavery Debate Link to Impending Crisis Link to Civil War Link to War, Politics, and Society Link to Aftremath Link to Resources Link to Credits