A.S51 William Henry Seward Papers

Letter from Paulina Wright Davis to William Henry Seward, August 22, 1852.

Letter from Emma Willard to William Henry Seward

Letter from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln, December 28, 1860

In this brief letter to Abraham Lincoln, Seward indicates that should he be nominated and confirmed, he will accept the appointment of Secretary of State.

Note from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, March 1861

Lincoln makes notes about possible appointments.

Letter from David Dixon Porter to Abraham Lincoln, April 6, 1861

Porter writes to Lincoln about conflicting orders and seeks advice on which orders to follow.

Letter from the "Many citizens of Florida" to Abraham Lincoln, April 15, 1861

In this letter addressed to Lincoln and his cabinet, the 'many citizens of Florida' want more troops deployed to defend the Union against the rebels.

Note from Michael Durham to Abraham Lincoln, April 18, 1861

Michael Durham and "sevrl other Irishmen" of Middletown (state unknown) offer themselves to the army in this brief note to Lincoln.

Letter on behalf of the 'Committee of Citizens' to Abraham Lincoln, April 21, 1861

In this letter from the 'Committee of Citizens' in New York, signees offer the support of New York's services during the course of the war. The letter is addressed to the president and signed by William Maxwell Everts, Richard Milford Blatchford, and…

Letter from Edwin Denison Morgan to Abraham Lincoln, April 21, 1861

In this letter, the Governor of New York informs Lincoln on the movement of several troops from New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island in support of war efforts. He also offers his support.

Note from Thurlow Weed and George D. Morgan to Abraham Lincoln, April 21, 1861

This note, signed by Thurlow Weed and George D. Morgan, accompanies a letter dated the same day.

Letter from Thurlow Weed to Abraham Lincoln, April 21, 1861

Letter from Andrew Jackson to Abraham Lincoln, April 25, 1861

Andrew Jackson of Albany writes to President Lincoln to disclose that although he voted for him, he regrets the policy thus far pursued by the administration.

Letter from William Cullen Bryant to Abraham Lincoln, May 14, 1861

Bryant writes to Lincoln on behalf of Samuel J. Wood Esqre. of Peekskill, and is seeking reparation for Wood's loss at Graytown.

Letter from Charles Sumner to Abraham Lincoln, May 12, 1861

Invitation for Mr. and Mrs. Seward to attend a dinner with the Lincolns, June 4, 1861

Letter from H.P. Allen to Abraham Lincoln, June 10, 1861

Allen writes to President Lincoln about supply routes and encourages him to stop allowing provisions to the confederate army via this route.

Letter from Arthur Mott to Abraham Lincoln, June 11, 1861

Mott writes to President Lincoln with suggestions of putting bounties out on the leaders of the rebellion.

Letter from Arthur I. Boreman to Abraham Lincoln, June 18, 1861, with Declaration of the People of Virginia

Boreman writes to President Lincoln and includes a copy of the Declaration of the People of Virginia.

Letter from Horatio N. Utting to William Henry Seward, July 4, 1861

Letter from W.R. Hurley to Abraham Lincoln, July 13, 1861

Hurley is an applicant for a consulship and writes to Lincoln about the letters he receives, those which seek relief and liberty.

Note from Edward W. Bates to Abraham Lincoln, August 10, 1861

This brief note from Bates accompanies a draft of a proclamation that Bates wants Lincoln to review.

Letter from Benjamin Franklin Hamilton to Abraham Lincoln, July 8, 1861

Hamilton writes to President Lincoln to share his thoughts on the war.

Note from George B. McClellan to Abraham Lincoln, August 8, 1861

McClellan writes to Lincoln about reviewing a letter he has written to General Scott.

Note from Felix von Reutz to Abraham Lincoln, October 12, 1861

Mr. von Reutz writes to Lincoln to seek a consulship.

Letter from J.K. Edwards to Abraham Lincoln, August 20, 1861

Edwards writes to President Lincoln that he is a "knight of the Golden Circle," an organization that seeks to overthrow the government, and would like to disclose their secrets.

Letter from Fred E. Gilbert to Archbishop John Hughes, August 12, 1861

Fred Gilbert writes to the Archbishop seeking a favor for his brother-in-law, James S. Reynolds.

Letter from John Charles Fremont to Abraham Lincoln, September 3, 1861

Frémont writes to President Lincoln with news from the U.S. Army's Western Department.

Letter from John Charles Fremont to Abraham Lincoln, September 3, 1861

Frémont writes to President Lincoln with news from the U.S. Army's Western Department.

Letter from Caroline L. Field Ely to Abraham Lincoln, September 18, 1861

Mrs. Ely writes to President Lincoln to seek information on the release of her husband, Alfred Ely, from prison in Richmond.

Letter from C.S. Leport to Abraham Lincoln, October 7, 1861

Leport writes to President Lincoln to seek help for his brother, Andrew R. Leport, who is a prisoner at Richmond.

Letter from John Wilkeson, et al., to Abraham Lincoln, October 24, 1861

This letter is also signed by Elbridge Gerry Spaulding, William W. Mann, Henry W. Rogers, George R. Babcock. They recommend the "Stoddards Miniature Artillery" improved rifle.

Letter from S. Berton Herman to Abraham Lincoln, October 28, 1861

Translation of second letter written by a "soldat citoyen," recommending his scheme of "forming before Spring a military Division composed of Frenchmen."

Letter from Josiah Dent to Abraham Lincoln, October 31, 1861

Dent writes on behalf of Mr. Walter Mitchell of Port Tobacco, Charles County Maryland, to be allowed to return home.

Letter from Benjamin G. Owen to Abraham Lincoln, November 29, 1861

Owen writes to President Lincoln in reference to stolen papers connected to Lord Lyons.

Letter from Abraham Lincoln to Henry Halleck, December 6, 1861

Letter from George Wallace Jones to Abraham Lincoln, December 20, 1861

George Wallace Jones writes to President Lincoln seeking information on why he was arrested.

Letter from Giuseppe Garibaldi to Abraham Lincoln, January 11, 1862

Translation of a letter from Garibaldi to President Lincoln.

Telegraph note from Benjamin I. Haight to Abraham Lincoln, February 20, 1862

Haight writes to President Lincoln to "save Gordon for his young wifes sake."

Note from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln, February 20, 1862

Letter from Luis Ghilardi to Abraham Lincoln, May 29, 1862

Ghilardi announced his arrival in the United States and seeks an audience with the president.

Letter from Alexander Hamilton Schultz to Abraham Lincoln, March 20, 1862

Schultz write to President Lincoln about the "rebel pirate steamer Sumter."

Letter from William Cornell Jewett to William Henry Seward, May 30, 1862

Jewett seeks an answer on his proposed European visit.

Letter from Luis Ghilardi to Abraham Lincoln, May 31, 1862

Ghilardi sends regrets that he cannot meet with the president before departing for Mexico. He urges government assistance for Mexico.

Translated letter from Luis Ghilardi to Abraham Lincoln, May 31, 1862

Ghilardi sends regrets that he cannot meet with the president before departing for Mexico. He urges government assistance for Mexico.

Letter from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, June 28, 1862

Lincoln shares his present views on the war with Seward.

Preliminary draft of a letter from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln, July 1, 1862

Seward discusses a circular to the governors which he intends to send about raising regiments.

Letter from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln, July 30, 1862

Seward forwards August Belmont's letters to President Lincoln and discusses the draft.

Letter from Edward Webb to Abraham Lincoln, July 24, 1862

Note from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln, August 1862

Letter from Leverett Ball to Abraham Lincoln, August 2, 1862

Letter from James Henderson to Abraham Lincoln, August 28, 1862

Henderson writes to the president to share what is contemplated in Europe about the war.

Letter from Oliver Holden to Abraham Lincoln, September 2, 1862

Holden wants one son sent to West Point and another to the Naval Academy.

Letter from George Brinton McClellan to Abraham Lincoln, September 13, 1862

McClellan is optimistic about the army's next moves.

Letter from D.P. Haven to Abraham Lincoln, September 14, 1862

Haven writes with his thoughts on the war.

Letter from William Cornell Jewett to Abraham Lincoln, September 19, 1862

Jewett is about to leave for Europe and writes of European relations.

Letter from Henry T. Leslie to Abraham Lincoln, September 23, 1862

Leslie is an inventor who informs President Lincoln of his new "instrument of war."

Letter from Horatio Ballard to Abraham Lincoln, October 16, 1862

Ballard writes on behalf of the candidacy of S. P. Allen Esqr. of the City of Rochester, for the appointment of U. S. Marshall.

Letter from Julia A. Lathrop to Abraham Lincoln, October 14, 1862

Lathrop writes to express her thanks to the president and to bring an enclosed circular to his attention.

Letter from Thurlow Weed to William Henry Seward, November 5, 1862

Letter from Peter Rock to Abraham Lincoln, November 9, 1862

Letter from Thomas Hillhouse to Abraham Lincoln, November 17, 1862

Hillhouse writes to Lincoln with a recommendation to promote Colonel James C. Rice, 44th New York Volunteers, to the rank of Brig General.

Letter from Edwin Denison Morgan to Abraham Lincoln, November 25, 1862

Morgan writes to Lincoln with a recommendation to promote Colonel James C. Rice, 44th New York Volunteers, to the rank of Brig General.

Letter from Simon Cameron to Abraham Lincoln, November 27, 1862

Cameron writes to Lincoln about legal matters.

Letter from Philip C. Friese to Abraham Lincoln, November 29, 1862

Friese writes to share his thoughts on race relations.

Note from Frederick William Seward to Abraham Lincoln, December 16, 1862

In this note, Frederick Seward requests that President Lincoln accept his resignation as Assistant Secretary of State.

Note from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln, December 16, 1862

In this note, William Henry Seward requests that President Lincoln accept his resignation as Secretary of State.

Note from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln, December 21, 1862

Seward reports that he will "cheerfully" resume his post as Secretary of State.

Letter from Nathaniel Prentiss Banks to Abraham Lincoln, December 19, 1862

Banks writes to President Lincoln seeking the appointment to his staff of Colonel John S. Clark as an additional Aid de Camp.

Letter from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln, December 1862

Note from Theodore D. Edwards to Abraham Lincoln, January 3, 1863

Edwards suffers ill health and requests a leave of absence from his consular duties.

Letter from William Winthrop Allen to Abraham Lincoln, January 6, 1863

Allen writes of past claims, terms of office, and the role of church and state.

Letter from James Shields to Abraham Lincoln, January 9, 1863

Letter from Andrew Johnson to Abraham Lincoln, January 11, 1863

Johnson writes to President Lincoln of recent success in battle and the sentiment in Tennessee.

Letter from Marian Fetherston to Abraham Lincoln, February 7, 1863

Fetherston writes to Lincoln again, on behalf of Mr. Patrick McIlroy who is seeking employment in the Navy Yard of Charlestown, Massachusetts.

Letter from Harriet Gray Barker to William Henry Seward, February 14, 1863

Barker writes to Seward about mislaid papers and the need of her husband for a position.

Letter from Christian Roselius to Abraham Lincoln, February 16, 1863

Roselius recommends Charles A. Peabody for district judge of the state of Louisiana.

Letter from Joseph Heco to Abraham Lincoln, February 20, 1863

Heco's letter of resignation as Interpreter to the United States Consulate at Kanagawa.

Letter from Eunice Jones to Abraham Lincoln, February 24, 1863

Jones writes to President Lincoln about how he is regarded in England.

Note from Thomas Ewing to Abraham Lincoln, February 25, 1863

This note will be introduced by "Sister Angela a Religeuse," who desires an audience with the president.

Letter from Sister Angela to Abraham Lincoln, February 26, 1863

Letter from A.P. Field to Abraham Lincoln, February 28, 1863

Field writes in support of the appointment of Charles A. Peabody to the office of the Judge of the District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana.

Letter from Hiram Barney to Abraham Lincoln, March 12, 1863

Barney writes to President Lincoln to make a case for a potential consulship for Hon. Caleb Lyon of New York.

Letter from Nathaniel Prentiss Banks to Abraham Lincoln, March 6, 1863

Banks writes to the president about Dr. Zacharie.

Letter from Marian Fetherston to Abraham Lincoln, March 13, 1863

Fetherston resends a letter that was mistakenly omitted in earlier correspondence.

Letter from Samuel Gordon Daily to Abraham Lincoln, March 21, 1863

Daily writes to the president about the appointment of Dr. Charles S. Henry for the position of Assistant Quartermaster U.S.A.

Letter from William Henry Seward to Nathaniel Prentiss Banks on Dr. Zacharie, March 26, 1863

In this letter marked "confidential," Seward writes to Banks about Dr. Zacharie.

Letter from William Henry Seward to Nathaniel Prentiss Banks on funds, March 26, 1863

In this letter marked "confidential," Seward writes to Banks that if decisive action is required beyond the given funds, the funds will be found.

Letter from Alessandro Repetti to William Henry Seward, March 28, 1863

Repetti writes concerning the organization of the proposed Corps d' Armee.

Letter from Edwin Gilliam Booth to Abraham Lincoln, April 10, 1863

Booth writes to President Lincoln of peace and discusses a pamphlet.

Letter from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln, April 16, 1863

Seward writes to Lincoln with a request from the "Prince of Joinville."

Pardon written by Abraham Lincoln, April 21, 1863

Pardon for Cortland Van Rensselaer.

Note from Samuel Wilkeson to Abraham Lincoln, May 5, 1863

Wilkeson makes note of latest dispatch.

Note from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln, May 8, 1863

Seward makes an observation about a letter received.

Letter from Isachar Zacharie to Abraham Lincoln, May 9, 1863

Zacharie writes of news from New Orleans.

Letter from Edward Yates to Abraham Lincoln, May 11, 1863

Yates writes of the public opinion in England on the war, abolitionism, and the United States.

Letter from Salmon Portland Chase to Abraham Lincoln, May 21, 1863

Chase writes of war updates as reported in the Richmond newspaper.

Letter from Nathaniel Prentiss Banks to Abraham Lincoln, May 31, 1863

Banks writes seeking the promotion of Captain John W. McClure, Quarter Masters Department, to the rank of Major.

Letter from Charles A. Peabody to Abraham Lincoln, May 31, 1863

Peabody writes to the president to recommend Captain John. W. McClure of the Quarter Masters Department for promotion.

Letter from John W. McClure to William Henry Seward, June 1, 1863

McClure writes to Seward about his own promotion, hoping that Seward will bring it to the attention of the president.

Letter from James Bowen to William Henry Seward, May 20, 1863

This letter is to recommend Captain John. W. McClure, A. Q. M., for promotion to the rank of Major in the Quarter Masters Department.

Letter from Talbot Wilson Chambers to Abraham Lincoln, June 10, 1863

Reverend Chambers writes to Lincoln with the preamble and resolutions that were adopted by the General Synod of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church in Newburgh N.Y.

Letter from Estwick Evans to Abraham Lincoln, June 21, 1863

Evans writes of his support for the president's actions.

Letter from Benjamin Balch to Abraham Lincoln, June 22, 1863

Balch writes of all his perceived accomplishments and directs the attention of the president to his application for appointment as a government agent in New England.

Letter from Abraham Lincoln to Gideon Welles, July 25, 1863

Lincoln writes to Welles about new instructions given to naval commanders regarding neutral ports and neutral vessels.

Letter from L.B. Hunt to Abraham Lincoln, August 11, 1863

Hunt warns President Lincoln against possible concerns of conscripting men in Missouri.

Letter from William Starrs to Abraham Lincoln, January 8, 1864

Starr wonders if President Lincoln will be attending the funeral of Archbishop Hughes.

Letter from William Cornell Jewett to Abraham Lincoln, January 19, 1864

Jewett reports that the marshals of New York and Buffalo hold orders for his arrest and seeks advice from President Lincoln.

Letter from James C. Cleveland to Abraham Lincoln, January 21, 1864

Cleveland writes of the predicament of his son, a volunteer in the army, who is a "slave within your lines."

Letter from James C. Cleveland to Abraham Lincoln, January 22, 1864

Cleveland continues with the plight of his soldier son.

Letter from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln, January 29, 1864

Seward writes to encourage Lincoln to attend the funeral of John Hitz, consul to Switzerland.

Letter from William Cornell Jewett to Abraham Lincoln, February 11, 1864

Jewett writes to urge provision for the national debt through Colorado and other gold localities.

Letter from Charles Wheeler Denison to Abraham Lincoln, February 25, 1864

Denison seeks repayment for personal expenses incurred while working in England.

Letter from Cornelius Ryerrs Disosway to Abraham Lincoln, February 12, 1864

Disosway seeks justice for W. W. Disosway of the N. Y. Mounted Rifles, who he claims was unjustly killed by Patrick Boyle.

Letter from Frederic Robertson to William Henry Seward, February 25, 1864

Letter from C.F. Burt to Abraham Lincoln, February 1864

Burt suggests two amendments which should be added to the constitution.

Letter from Edward W. Bates to Abraham Lincoln, March 21, 1864

Bates writes to President Lincoln about requests his office has received from those wishing to take an oath under the proclamation issued by Lincoln in December.

Letter from John Lothrop Motley to William Henry Seward, August 26, 1862

Motley writes to Seward in response to his question and with impressions from Europe.

Letter from William Henry Seward to Charles Francis Adams, August 2, 1862

Seward writes to Adams about an official decree regarding the end of slavery.

Letter from Pedro G. Arce to Abraham Lincoln, September 21, 1863

Arce, a resident of Mexico, writes to the President about circumstances surrounding his legal problems.

Letter from Jay T. Howard to Abraham Lincoln, September 22, 1863

Howard writes of Guglielmo Tocci and his intention to send the president pamphlets.

Letter from Guglielmo Tocci to Abraham Lincoln, September 22, 1863

Letter from Peter Stone to Abraham Lincoln, October 15, 1863

Letter from Arthur W. Fletcher to Abraham Lincoln, October 18, 1863

Fletcher requests to be reinstated in his position as Paymaster for the U.S. Army after being dismissed and arrested.

Letter from James G. Caldwell to Abraham Lincoln, November 2, 1863

Caldwell writes to Lincoln that his sixteen year old son has run away and enlisted, and he seeks to have him released.

Letter from Nathaniel Prentiss Banks to Abraham Lincoln, November 9, 1863

Banks writes with updates from Texas and Mexico.

Letter from John Sarell to Abraham Lincoln, November 20, 1863

Sarell, an Englishman, seeks an audience with President Lincoln.

Letter from J.N. Faass & Co. to Abraham Lincoln, December 19, 1863

This company transports passengers from France and Germany to the United States and seeks Lincoln's assistance in stopping rumors that those newly arrived in the U.S. will be immediately conscripted into the war.