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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…
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 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.
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 Stephen D. Pool to Abraham Lincoln, March 25, 1861
North Carolina resident, Stephen D. Pool, writes to Abraham Lincoln, seeking an audience with him.
Letter from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln, March 2, 1861
A letter from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln where Seward tenders his resignation as Secretary of State.
Letter from H.A. Morgan to Abraham Lincoln, February 18, 1861
Morgan writes to Lincoln, seeking a clerkship in Washington.
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…
Letter from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln, December 13, 1860
In this letter to Abraham Lincoln, William Henry Seward acknowledges receipt of Lincoln's letters of December 8, which discuss Seward's nomination for…
Letter from George Patterson to Abraham Lincoln, August 20, 1863
Patterson writes to Lincoln about the circumstances of William H. Knapp, who was convicted of defrauding the government while raising men for service.
Letter from Lyman Flanders to Abraham Lincoln, 186-?
Flanders writes on behalf of the friends of Jas Hitchins.
Letter from J.H. McDowell to Abraham Lincoln, May 1, 1861
McDowell writes to Lincoln to recommend Davies Wilson Esq. for a position abroad.
Letter from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln, March 2, 1861
A letter from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln where Seward tenders his resignation as Secretary of State.
Letter from H. Dunn to Abraham Lincoln, July 26, 1861
Dunn writes to President Lincoln to apologize for a past interaction and to inform him of plans to furnish books for the army. He seeks the creation…
Letter from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln, December 13, 1860
In this letter to Abraham Lincoln, William Henry Seward acknowledges receipt of Lincoln's letters of December 8, which discuss Seward's nomination for…
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…
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