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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…
A note from Lincoln about election returns from Illinois.
Lincoln writes to Seward about Mrs. Handy.
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.
Lincoln discloses his suggestion on the topic of gradual emancipation with compensation.
Lincoln asks Seward to assemble the cabinet that day, where General Grant will meet them.
Ludwigsdorff writes to President Lincoln seeking a charge in the U.S. Army and the ability to serve his adopted country.
McClellan writes to Lincoln about reviewing a letter he has written to General Scott.
McClellan is optimistic about the army's next moves.
McClernand writes to President Lincoln with updates from the army, including attacks on Arkanasas.
McDowell writes to Lincoln to recommend Davies Wilson Esq. for a position abroad.
In this letter to President Lincoln, McFarlane discusses his ideas of keeping France and Spain from claiming Mexico.
John McLeod sends a document on behalf of the General Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in North America.
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…
Morgan writes to Lincoln with a recommendation to promote Colonel James C. Rice, 44th New York Volunteers, to the rank of Brig General.
Morgan writes to Lincoln, seeking a clerkship in Washington.
Mott writes to President Lincoln with suggestions of putting bounties out on the leaders of the rebellion.
Nevins petitions President Lincoln to be rewarded for his mechanical bread machine.
Nicolay relays a brief message from the president.
A brief note from the president to Seward.
Owen writes to President Lincoln in reference to stolen papers connected to Lord Lyons.
Patterson writes to Lincoln about the circumstances of William H. Knapp, who was convicted of defrauding the government while raising men for service.
Peabody writes to the president to recommend Captain John. W. McClure of the Quarter Masters Department for promotion.
Pellet writes of her brother, whom she lost in the war.
Pellet writes to the president to express her support and faith in him and God.
North Carolina resident, Stephen D. Pool, writes to Abraham Lincoln, seeking an audience with him.
Porter writes to Lincoln about conflicting orders and seeks advice on which orders to follow.
Appeal to the president for government employment for laborers and mechanics of Baltimore.
Raymond writes to President Lincoln seeking the promotion of Charles G. Halpine.
Raymond discusses a memorandum and the potential damage it may do to Democrats.
Mr. von Reutz writes to Lincoln to seek a consulship.
Roselius recommends Charles A. Peabody for district judge of the state of Louisiana.
Sarell, an Englishman, seeks an audience with President Lincoln.
Schultz write to President Lincoln about the "rebel pirate steamer Sumter."
In this note, Frederick Seward requests that President Lincoln accept his resignation as Assistant Secretary of State.
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…
A letter from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln where Seward tenders his resignation as Secretary of State.
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…
A letter from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln where Seward tenders his resignation as Secretary of State.
In this letter to Abraham Lincoln, Seward retracts his withdrawal from the role of Secretary of State.
Seward discusses a circular to the governors which he intends to send about raising regiments.
Seward forwards August Belmont's letters to President Lincoln and discusses the draft.
In this note, William Henry Seward requests that President Lincoln accept his resignation as Secretary of State.
Seward reports that he will "cheerfully" resume his post as Secretary of State.
Seward writes to Lincoln with a request from the "Prince of Joinville."
Seward makes an observation about a letter received.
Seward writes to encourage Lincoln to attend the funeral of John Hitz, consul to Switzerland.
Seward asks for the return of an enclosed document.
Seward forwards a note from Moses H. Grinnell to the president.
In this letter to Abraham Lincoln, William Henry Seward acknowledges receipt of Lincoln's letters of December 8, which discuss Seward's nomination for…
Seward encourages Lincoln to omit several paragraphs from a draft of his inaugural address in order to lessen the chance of some states' immediate…
A draft of letter from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln where Seward tenders his resignation as Secretary of State.
Seward writes to set up a meeting for that afternoon.
Seward seeks guidance on a nomination.
Seward and Lincoln correspond about the appointment of Dr. Gray of Utica.
Starr wonders if President Lincoln will be attending the funeral of Archbishop Hughes.
President Lincoln is invited to the funeral of Archbishop Hughes.
Stephens seeks safe passage in order to arrive in Washington and discuss terms for ending the war.
Sykes writes on behalf of others in Norfolk to restore "civil government" to their city.
In this letter, Taylor proposes compensation to slave states for $200 per slave, and includes a list of figures for each state.
Taylor offers congratulations and thanks to the president on his success.
Thomas writes of news from the front.
This note, signed by Thurlow Weed and George D. Morgan, accompanies a letter dated the same day.
Wellington seeks a position in the navy.
This letter is also signed by Elbridge Gerry Spaulding, William W. Mann, Henry W. Rogers, George R. Babcock. They recommend the "Stoddards Miniature…
Wilkeson makes note of latest dispatch.
Included in this letter is a translated copy of Resolutions passed by the Congregational Welsh Association of Pennsylvania.
Wright communicates about a mutual acquaintance, Dr. William Patton of New Haven, Connecticut.
Yates writes of the public opinion in England on the war, abolitionism, and the United States.
Zacharie writes of news from New Orleans.
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.
In this letter, a Belgian citizen soldier writes against conscription, recommending that Lincoln announce the abolishment of slavery.