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Hunt writes to the president of local political activities in his congressional district.
Hurley is an applicant for a consulship and writes to Lincoln about the letters he receives, those which seek relief and liberty.
Hulbert writes to Seward, imploring him to pass her letter on to the president.
Hulbert writes to the president to "unfurl the banner of peace."
Grant gives an introduction to Mrs. Hulbert of Memphis.
Hillhouse writes to Lincoln with a recommendation to promote Colonel James C. Rice, 44th New York Volunteers, to the rank of Brig General.
This letter accompanies a proposition to purchase arms.
The Marquis de Lafayette welcomes Seward to France.
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.
Reverend Chambers writes to Lincoln with the preamble and resolutions that were adopted by the General Synod of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church…
A two page handwritten letter from a young child
Susan B. Anthony's letter to Sarah Hallowell about redecorating the house.
In this letter to Rachel Foster Avery's adopted infant daughter, Susan B. Anthony expresses her concern that Rachel Foster Avery will be distracted…
Susan B. Anthony writes to Rachel Foster Avery on November 11, 1887 about the impending merger of the NWSA and the AWSA.
In this letter from Susan B. Anthony to Rachel Foster Avery, Anthony comments on the sculpture of herself by Adelaide Johnson and encloses suggested…
Susan B. Anthony writes Mary Lewis Gannett from Germany on June 17, 1904, describing a banquet she attended.
Susan B. Anthony writes Mary Lewis Gannett on August 15, 1898 soliciting a letter of endorsement for Ida Wells Barnett and comments on the…
In this letter Anthony discusses how the scandal of the rumored affair of Henry Ward Beecher and Elizabeth Tilton shall not interrupt her goals of…
On December 19, 1883, Susan B. Anthony wrote to her niece, Louise Mosher, about the power of mind over body.
Susan B. Anthony writes her brother-in-law Eugene Mosher on October 4, 1877 about the death of her sister Hannah and the illness of her mother.
In this letter, Anthony sends proof copy of her attorney, Henry Selden’s, argument that she should be discharged to Francis S. Rew, the publisher of…
Susan B. Anthony writes Amy Post on February 14, 1867 about the upcoming referendum in Kansas. On page 2, Anthony mentions that Louisa Jacobs,…
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Susan B. Anthony writes to Amy Post to encourage her to attend the upcoming Woman's Rights Convention in New York City.
Susan B. Anthony writes to Amy Post about recent experiences. Also included is a "Call for a meeting of the loyal women of the nation."
North Carolina resident, Stephen D. Pool, writes to Abraham Lincoln, seeking an audience with him.
Cameron writes to Lincoln about legal matters.
Pellet writes to the president to express her support and faith in him and God.
Pellet writes of her brother, whom she lost in the war.
Daily writes to the president about the appointment of Dr. Charles S. Henry for the position of Assistant Quartermaster U.S.A.
Chase writes of war updates as reported in the Richmond newspaper.
Translation of second letter written by a "soldat citoyen," recommending his scheme of "forming before Spring a military Division composed of…
Handwritten letter from Ruden Wheeler to Josephine W Post, November 27, 1923.
Included in this letter is a translated copy of Resolutions passed by the Congregational Welsh Association of Pennsylvania.
Burroughs writes to Seward with his thoughts on the war and President Lincoln's strategies.
Sykes writes on behalf of others in Norfolk to restore "civil government" to their city.
In this letter, Norton expresses his fears about possible outcomes of the war and urges Seward to impress upon Lincoln to immediately, as a military…
Wetmore sends a corrected copy of a resolution and news of pamphlets.
Wellington seeks a position in the navy.
Friese writes to share his thoughts on race relations.
Arce, a resident of Mexico, writes to the President about circumstances surrounding his legal problems.
Holden wants one son sent to West Point and another to the Naval Academy.
Banks writes with updates from Texas and Mexico.
Banks writes seeking the promotion of Captain John W. McClure, Quarter Masters Department, to the rank of Major.
Banks writes to the president about Dr. Zacharie.
Banks writes to President Lincoln seeking the appointment to his staff of Colonel John S. Clark as an additional Aid de Camp.
Mrs. Benham writes to Weed, seeking his influence in getting her husband detached from the Sacramento, blockading off Wilmington, and moved closer to…
Taylor offers congratulations and thanks to the president on his success.
Grinnell passes along news from the Times and reports of insults to the president by C.M. Clay.
Mary Todd Lincoln writes to Seward with an apology to him and her opinion on a political appointment. She asks him to speak with President.
Letter from Mary T. Williams to JAW. 2 March 1962.
Fetherston resends a letter that was mistakenly omitted in earlier correspondence.
Fetherston writes to Lincoln again, on behalf of Mr. Patrick McIlroy who is seeking employment in the Navy Yard of Charlestown, Massachusetts.
Madame de Give is trying to reach her husband, Mr. Lamont de Give, Belgian Consul, who left for Atlanta 13 months earlier.
Flanders writes on behalf of the friends of Jas Hitchins.
Ghilardi sends regrets that he cannot meet with the president before departing for Mexico. He urges government assistance for Mexico.
Ghilardi announced his arrival in the United States and seeks an audience with the president.
Hunt warns President Lincoln against possible concerns of conscripting men in Missouri.
Julia Griffiths (1811-1895) was Frederick Douglass’ (1818-1895) business manager and a tireless fundraiser for his work. She wrote numerous letters to…
Lathrop writes to express her thanks to the president and to bring an enclosed circular to his attention.
Dent writes on behalf of Mr. Walter Mitchell of Port Tobacco, Charles County Maryland, to be allowed to return home.
Knowland writes of God and duty.
Heco's letter of resignation as Interpreter to the United States Consulate at Kanagawa.
Wright communicates about a mutual acquaintance, Dr. William Patton of New Haven, Connecticut.
This letter is also signed by Elbridge Gerry Spaulding, William W. Mann, Henry W. Rogers, George R. Babcock. They recommend the "Stoddards Miniature…
Forney reports on the majorities in Pennsylvania and predicts they will carry the state.
McClure writes to Seward about his own promotion, hoping that Seward will bring it to the attention of the president.
Sarell, an Englishman, seeks an audience with President Lincoln.
John McLeod sends a document on behalf of the General Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in North America.
Motley writes to Seward in response to his question and with impressions from Europe.
Downey requests that Lincoln include representation from the Pacific area in his cabinet.
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.
Bigelow encloses a letter from Lieutenant Hills and asks that a furlough may be obtained for him.
McClernand writes to President Lincoln with updates from the army, including attacks on Arkanasas.
Tellkampf writes to Seward on his thoughts on the war and how the South's strategy is similar to Napoleon's.
Cantel writes to apply for the consulships of either Quebec, Erie, or Demerara.
Howard writes of Guglielmo Tocci and his intention to send the president pamphlets.
ABW members were asked by Midge Costanza, then aide to President Jimmy Carter, to attend a meeting at the White House to discuss the issue of domestic…
In this letter, Taylor proposes compensation to slave states for $200 per slave, and includes a list of figures for each state.
Henderson writes to the president to share what is contemplated in Europe about the war.
Caldwell writes to Lincoln that his sixteen year old son has run away and enlisted, and he seeks to have him released.
Harvey writes of meeting American ship captains and their opinions on the war. He also discusses news from Europe.
Cleveland continues with the plight of his soldier son.
Cleveland writes of the predicament of his son, a volunteer in the army, who is a "slave within your lines."
This letter is to recommend Captain John. W. McClure, A. Q. M., for promotion to the rank of Major in the Quarter Masters Department.
Contemporary copy of a letter from James and Lucretia Mott to their children written from London on June 14, 1840.
This company transports passengers from France and Germany to the United States and seeks Lincoln's assistance in stopping rumors that those newly…
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…
McDowell writes to Lincoln to recommend Davies Wilson Esq. for a position abroad.
Zacharie writes of news from New Orleans.
In this letter to her husband, Isabella Beecher Hooker reports that the Senate Judiciary Committee voted down their appeal by a margin of 86 to 95
Lagan calls upon their past communication and implores the president for a government position in Baltimore.
Ballard writes on behalf of the candidacy of S. P. Allen Esqr. of the City of Rochester, for the appointment of U. S. Marshall.
A letter from Horace B. Hooker to his wife Susan Hooker, while he was deployed serving under the Union Army.
Barney writes to President Lincoln to make a case for a potential consulship for Hon. Caleb Lyon of New York.
Leslie is an inventor who informs President Lincoln of his new "instrument of war."
Sanford writes with details of conversations and news from abroad.
Herman writes to the president on the prejudices that Jews have faced in military service.
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.
Morse provides a lot of figures and ultimately doubts that the North can have a successful outcome.
Barker writes to Seward about mislaid papers and the need of her husband for a position.
Here, author Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) offers advice to Rochester activist Susan Porter (1811-1880) as she works on the book that will become…
Allen writes to President Lincoln about supply routes and encourages him to stop allowing provisions to the confederate army via this route.
Morgan writes to Lincoln, seeking a clerkship in Washington.
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…
Translation of a letter from Garibaldi to President Lincoln.
George Wallace Jones writes to President Lincoln seeking information on why he was arrested.