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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…
This note will be introduced by "Sister Angela a Religeuse," who desires an audience with the president.
Jones writes to President Lincoln about how he is regarded in England.
Heco's letter of resignation as Interpreter to the United States Consulate at Kanagawa.
Roselius recommends Charles A. Peabody for district judge of the state of Louisiana.
Fetherston writes to Lincoln again, on behalf of Mr. Patrick McIlroy who is seeking employment in the Navy Yard of Charlestown, Massachusetts.
Johnson writes to President Lincoln of recent success in battle and the sentiment in Tennessee.
Allen writes of past claims, terms of office, and the role of church and state.
Edwards suffers ill health and requests a leave of absence from his consular duties.
Banks writes to President Lincoln seeking the appointment to his staff of Colonel John S. Clark as an additional Aid de Camp.
Seward reports that he will "cheerfully" resume his post as Secretary of State.
In this note, William Henry Seward requests that President Lincoln accept his resignation as Secretary of State.
In this note, Frederick Seward requests that President Lincoln accept his resignation as Assistant Secretary of State.
Friese writes to share his thoughts on race relations.
Cameron writes to Lincoln about legal matters.
Morgan writes to Lincoln with a recommendation to promote Colonel James C. Rice, 44th New York Volunteers, to the rank of Brig General.
Hillhouse writes to Lincoln with a recommendation to promote Colonel James C. Rice, 44th New York Volunteers, to the rank of Brig General.
Lathrop writes to express her thanks to the president and to bring an enclosed circular to his attention.
Ballard writes on behalf of the candidacy of S. P. Allen Esqr. of the City of Rochester, for the appointment of U. S. Marshall.
Leslie is an inventor who informs President Lincoln of his new "instrument of war."
Jewett is about to leave for Europe and writes of European relations.
Haven writes with his thoughts on the war.
McClellan is optimistic about the army's next moves.
Holden wants one son sent to West Point and another to the Naval Academy.
Henderson writes to the president to share what is contemplated in Europe about the war.
Seward forwards August Belmont's letters to President Lincoln and discusses the draft.
Seward discusses a circular to the governors which he intends to send about raising regiments.
Lincoln shares his present views on the war with Seward.
Ghilardi sends regrets that he cannot meet with the president before departing for Mexico. He urges government assistance for Mexico.
Ghilardi sends regrets that he cannot meet with the president before departing for Mexico. He urges government assistance for Mexico.
Schultz write to President Lincoln about the "rebel pirate steamer Sumter."
Ghilardi announced his arrival in the United States and seeks an audience with the president.
Haight writes to President Lincoln to "save Gordon for his young wifes sake."
Translation of a letter from Garibaldi to President Lincoln.
George Wallace Jones writes to President Lincoln seeking information on why he was arrested.
Owen writes to President Lincoln in reference to stolen papers connected to Lord Lyons.
Dent writes on behalf of Mr. Walter Mitchell of Port Tobacco, Charles County Maryland, to be allowed to return home.
Translation of second letter written by a "soldat citoyen," recommending his scheme of "forming before Spring a military Division composed of…
This letter is also signed by Elbridge Gerry Spaulding, William W. Mann, Henry W. Rogers, George R. Babcock. They recommend the "Stoddards Miniature…
Leport writes to President Lincoln to seek help for his brother, Andrew R. Leport, who is a prisoner at Richmond.
Mrs. Ely writes to President Lincoln to seek information on the release of her husband, Alfred Ely, from prison in Richmond.
Frémont writes to President Lincoln with news from the U.S. Army's Western Department.
Frémont writes to President Lincoln with news from the U.S. Army's Western Department.
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…
Mr. von Reutz writes to Lincoln to seek a consulship.
McClellan writes to Lincoln about reviewing a letter he has written to General Scott.
Hamilton writes to President Lincoln to share his thoughts on the war.
This brief note from Bates accompanies a draft of a proclamation that Bates wants Lincoln to review.
Hurley is an applicant for a consulship and writes to Lincoln about the letters he receives, those which seek relief and liberty.
Boreman writes to President Lincoln and includes a copy of the Declaration of the People of Virginia.
Mott writes to President Lincoln with suggestions of putting bounties out on the leaders of the rebellion.
Allen writes to President Lincoln about supply routes and encourages him to stop allowing provisions to the confederate army via this route.
Bryant writes to Lincoln on behalf of Samuel J. Wood Esqre. of Peekskill, and is seeking reparation for Wood's loss at Graytown.
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…
This note, signed by Thurlow Weed and George D. Morgan, accompanies a letter dated the same day.
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…
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…
Michael Durham and "sevrl other Irishmen" of Middletown (state unknown) offer themselves to the army in this brief note to Lincoln.
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.
Porter writes to Lincoln about conflicting orders and seeks advice on which orders to follow.
Lincoln makes notes about possible appointments.
North Carolina resident, Stephen D. Pool, writes to Abraham Lincoln, seeking an audience with him.
In this letter to Abraham Lincoln, Seward retracts his withdrawal from the role of Secretary of State.
A letter from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln where Seward tenders his resignation as Secretary of State.
Morgan writes to Lincoln, seeking a clerkship in Washington.
In this brief letter to Abraham Lincoln, Seward indicates that should he be nominated and confirmed, he will accept the appointment of Secretary of…
In this letter to Abraham Lincoln, William Henry Seward acknowledges receipt of Lincoln's letters of December 8, which discuss Seward's nomination for…
Downey requests that Lincoln include representation from the Pacific area in his cabinet.
Patterson writes to Lincoln about the circumstances of William H. Knapp, who was convicted of defrauding the government while raising men for service.
Flanders writes on behalf of the friends of Jas Hitchins.
Raymond writes to President Lincoln seeking the promotion of Charles G. Halpine.
President Lincoln writes to Edwin Stanton about the "Rafael Repeater" gun and thinks it worthy of the attention of the Ordnance Bureau.
McDowell writes to Lincoln to recommend Davies Wilson Esq. for a position abroad.
A letter from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln where Seward tenders his resignation as Secretary of State.
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…
In this letter to Abraham Lincoln, William Henry Seward acknowledges receipt of Lincoln's letters of December 8, which discuss Seward's nomination for…
In this brief letter to Abraham Lincoln, Seward indicates that should he be nominated and confirmed, he will accept the appointment of Secretary of…
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…
Lincoln reports that there are no updates.