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Note from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, April 14, 1865
Lincoln asks Seward to assemble the cabinet that day, where General Grant will meet them.
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to James A. McDougal, March 14, 1862
Lincoln discloses his suggestion on the topic of gradual emancipation with compensation.
Note from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward on booklet, September 16, 1863
Lincoln asks Seward to prepare a response from the State Department for the Minutes of the 25th Annual Session of the Synod of Pennsylvania, 1862.
Note from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, March 6, 1865
Lincoln writes that he would like to see Thomas D. Jones, of Cincinnati, and John J. Piatt, of Washington, to have small consular appointments when…
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, January 31, 1865
Lincoln instructs Seward to proceed to Fortress-Monroe, Virginia, to meet with Stephens, Hunter, and Campbell, on the basis of his letter to F. P.…
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to Francis P. Blair, January 18, 1865
Lincoln refers to a letter from Mr. Davis and his own willingness to receive any agent who may be instrumental in securing peace.
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, February 16, 1864
Lincoln reports the news that Elwood Evans, Secretary of Washington Territory, has gone over to the enemy.
Note from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, October 9, 1863
Lincoln writes that he's heard from Mrs. Galez, who requests that Mr. Frederick Wippermann, now Consul at Galatz in Moldavia, be moved. He asks Seward…
Note from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, July 21, 1863
Lincoln seeks "copies of the Instructions of the Sec. of the Navy, on the subject we have in hand."
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward and Salmon P. Chase, December 20, 1862
Lincoln responds to Seward's request to resign as Secretary of State, requesting that he stay on and resume his duties.
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, March 7, 1862
In this letter, Lincoln discusses James F. B. Marshall, of Massachusetts, as the Honolulu commissioner.
Note from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, December 9, 1861
Lincoln inquires about consular appointment for a friend of Mr. Blair of Pennsylvania.
Note from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, October 3, 1861
Lincoln's note accompanies letters regarding James Mitchell and a possible post for his brother-in-law, G.F. Savitz.
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Lincoln writes to Seward to see if a position may be found for Zebina Eastman of Chicago, to serve a post in England where he will be influential.
Note from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, June 8, 1861
President Lincoln asks Seward to give William W. Richmond an interview for the Consul to Paris position.
Note from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, May 6, 1861
Lincoln discusses circumstances around making E. Joy Morris the Minister to Constantinople.
Note from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, May 2, 1861
Lincoln writes to Seward that "our Chicago detective has arrived" and has set up a meeting.
Note from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, April 29, 1861
Lincoln writes to Seward about Timothy C. Smith taking a consulship in Russia.
Note from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, 1861
In this note to Seward, Lincoln references a letter and Mrs. Walworth.
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, March 18, 1861
In this letter, Lincoln continues his discussion of diplomatic posts and who should serve them.
Note from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, March 14, 1861
Lincoln writes to Seward, requesting that he give Mr. F. Hassaurek an interview.
Note from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, March 13, 1861
Lincoln writes to Seward with the request that Jacob. S. Haldeman be appointed minister resident of Sweden and Norway.
Note from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, March 11, 1861
Lincoln writes to Seward, suggesting but not dictating, certain ministers for certain foreign posts.
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, March 6, 1861
In this brief letter, Lincoln requests the blank nominations of Mr. Judd and Mr. Kreismann.
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, March 4, 1861
Lincoln responds to Seward's ask to withdraw as Secretary of State by asking him to reconsider the withdrawal.
Note from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, March 1, 1861
In this brief note to Seward, Lincoln directs that a successor to Gen. Twiggs should not be appointed.
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, February 1, 1861
Lincoln writes about the "vexed" question and affirms his stance on not compromising on the issue of permitting the extension of slavery within the…
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, January 19, 1861
Lincoln compliments Seward on a recent speech given, and discusses recent events.
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, January 12, 1861
Lincoln discusses his hope that Mr. Gilmer will take a post within the cabinet.
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, January 3, 1861
Lincoln discusses when to arrive in Washington D.C., and who the heads of the War and Navy departments should be.
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, December 8, 1860
In this brief letter, Abraham Lincoln writes to William Henry Seward that he will nominate him to the Senate for confirmation as Secretary of State…
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 Abraham Lincoln to Edwin McMaster Stanton, August 9, 1862
President Lincoln writes to Edwin Stanton about the "Rafael Repeater" gun and thinks it worthy of the attention of the Ordnance Bureau.
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, December 8, 1860
In this longer letter to William Henry Seward, Abraham Lincoln writes of the rumors around the nomination and to affirm his hope that Seward will…
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