Meigs Collection

DEATH OF LINCOLN, 1865. Death bed of Lincoln. Lithograph, 1865

MONTGOMERY MEIGS (1816-1892). American engineer and general. Wood engraving, 1864

The Meigs Elevated Railway
5311810 The Meigs Elevated Railway; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Meigs Elevated Railway, an experimental steam-powered monorail invented by Josiah V. Meigs)

Meigs Raid on the British at Sag Harbor NY, 1777
Rhode Island militia taking Sag Harbor, Long Island, from the British during the Revolutionary War. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

JOHN MEIGS (1842-1864). American military officer in the Union Army during the United States Civil War. Photograph, c1860

JOHN RODGERS MEIGS (1842-1864). Union Army officer during the American Civil War. Watercolor portrait, c1862

D. C. : PENSION OFFICE, c1911. Exterior of the former Pension Office building, designed
D.C.: PENSION OFFICE, c1911. Exterior of the former Pension Office building, designed by Montgomery Meigs, now the National Building Museum, in Washington, D.C. Photograph, c1911

RETURN JONATHAN MEIGS, JR. (1764-1825). American politician, fourth Governor of Ohio and fifth U.S. Postmaster General. Line engraving, American, 1885

LOUISA MEIGS (1816-1879). American woman notable for her letters to her son during the Civil War. Photograph, 1861

WAR OF 1812: ENLISTMENT. Military Invitation. Broadside from the governor of Ohio, urging citizens to enlist in the North Western Army, Chillicothe, Ohio, 20 June 1813

Constructed in 1813 on the Maumee River on the site of present-day Perrysburg, Ohio
FORT MEIGS, OHIO, 1813. Constructed in 1813 on the Maumee River on the site of present-day Perrysburg, Ohio

The siege of Fort Meigs, Ohio, 1-9 May 1813
WAR OF 1812: FORT MEIGS. The siege of Fort Meigs, Ohio, 1-9 May 1813

Chicagos Downtown Yacht Harbor and Lagoon
Postcard view shows the lagoon and yacht harbor opposite Grant Park. Meigs Field and the Adler Planetarium are in the distance

The deathbed of President Abraham Lincoln, Washington, D. C. 15 April 1865. Lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1865
DEATH OF LINCOLN, 1865. The deathbed of President Abraham Lincoln, Washington, D.C. 15 April 1865. Lithograph by Currier & Ives, 1865

MONTGOMERY MEIGS (1816-1892). American engineer and Union general

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"Exploring the Legacy of Meigs: From Lincoln's Death Bed to Forts and Yacht Harbors" Delve into history with a glimpse into the world of Meigs, a name that echoes through time. In 1865, as the nation mourned the tragic death of Abraham Lincoln, an evocative lithograph captured his final moments on his death bed. This poignant image serves as a reminder of the profound impact that this era had on American society. Montgomery Meigs, an esteemed American engineer and general in 1864, left his mark on history through a wood engraving capturing his remarkable achievements. His contributions to engineering and military strategy shaped our nation during pivotal times. The daring Meigs Raid in 1777 witnessed British forces facing unexpected resistance at Sag Harbor NY. It was here that John Meigs demonstrated unwavering courage as he fought alongside fellow Union Army officers during the Civil War. Meanwhile, another John Rodgers Meigs stood tall among Union Army ranks during this tumultuous period in American history. Their bravery exemplified their dedication to preserving unity amidst chaos. In Washington D. C. , stands the former Pension Office building designed by Return Jonathan Meigs Jr. , who served as Ohio's fourth Governor and fifth United States Postmaster General. This architectural marvel is a testament to both creativity and functionality. Louisa Meigs' letters provide us with invaluable insights into life during the Civil War. Her words offer solace and support to her son serving in battlefields afar—a touching tribute from one mother's heart to another. Traveling back further in time, we encounter Ohio's involvement in the War of 1812 through military invitations issued by its governor—an invitation for brave souls ready to defend their homeland against foreign threats. Fort Meigs emerges prominently within this narrative—a stronghold constructed along Ohio's Maumee River in 1813—bearing witness to fierce battles fought for freedom between May 1st and 9th of that year.