D.179 William Henry Seward papers addition

Letter from the Marquis de Lafayette to William Henry Seward, September 1, 1833

The Marquis de Lafayette welcomes Seward to France.

Letter from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, June 4, 1849

Letter from John Wood to William Henry Seward, July 21, 1860

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 for the United States.

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 Secretary of State and confirm Seward's willigness to serve in the role.

Letter from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, December 29, 1860

Lincoln discusses candidates for places in 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, 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 19, 1861

Lincoln compliments Seward on a recent speech given, and discusses recent events.

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 nation's territory.

Letter from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln, February 24, 1861

Seward encourages Lincoln to omit several paragraphs from a draft of his inaugural address in order to lessen the chance of some states' immediate secession.

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.

Draft letter from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln, March 2, 1861

A draft of letter from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln where Seward tenders his resignation as Secretary of State.

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 5, 1861

In this brief note to Seward, Lincoln demands an audience with him.

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 7, 1861

Note from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, March 9, 1861

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.

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 14, 1861

Lincoln writes to Seward, requesting that he give Mr. F. Hassaurek an interview.

Note from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, March 15, 1861

Lincoln seeks Seward's opinion on provisioning Fort Sumter.

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.

Letter from Winfield Scott to Abraham Lincoln, March 21, 1861

Note from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, 1861

In this note to Seward, Lincoln references a letter and Mrs. Walworth.

Note from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, April 17, 1861

Lincoln seeks the brief for the secretary of the territory of Nebraska.

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, 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, May 4, 1861

Lincoln sends word that the Maryland Committee men are to arrive.

Note from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, May 6, 1861

Lincoln discusses circumstances around making E. Joy Morris the Minister to Constantinople.

Letter from Mary Todd Lincoln to William Henry Seward, May 12, 1861

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 Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, June 8, 1861

Lincoln writes to Seward about unfilled diplomatic posts.

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, July 3, 1861

Note from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, August 6, 1861

Lincoln discusses the appointment possibilities of Theodore D. Edwards.

Note from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, August 7, 1861

Lincoln writes to Seward about the appointment of the Consul to Paris.

Letter from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, August 20, 1861

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, August 30, 1861

Lincoln writes to Seward about the consul post to Cardiff.

Note from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, September 13, 1861

Lincoln writes to Seward about diplomatic posts.

Note from Edward W. Bates to Abraham Lincoln, September 23, 1861

Bates writes to President Lincoln, seeking a consulship for Mr. Slade of Cleveland, Ohio.

Letter from A.H. Clark to Abraham Lincoln, September 25, 1861

Clark, an unsuccessful applicant for the consulship to Acapulco, now seeks the position in Tahiti.

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.

Note from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln, October 7, 1861

Seward writes to set up a meeting for that afternoon.

Note from R.B. Marcy to William Henry Seward, December 7, 1861

This note includes an inquiry about a passport to Virginia.

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 John Hay to William Henry Seward, 1861

John Hay writes that the president is waiting for his carriage.

Note from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln, January 22, 1862

Seward seeks guidance on a nomination.

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 John Nicolay to William Henry Seward, July 23, 1862

Nicolay relays a brief message from the president.

Note from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, August 19, 1862

Lincoln directs Seward to see Governor Koerner, the new Minister to Spain.

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.

Note from John Nicolay to William Henry Seward, February 26, 1863

A brief note from the president to Seward.

FIX--missing 15042 Letter from William R. Nevins to Abraham Lincoln, March 28, 1863

Nevins petitions President Lincoln to be rewarded for his mechanical bread machine.

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."

Note from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln with response, September 2, 1863

Seward and Lincoln correspond about the appointment of Dr. Gray of Utica.

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 to oblige the request.

Telegraph note from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, November 3, 1863

Lincoln reports that all is quiet.

Note from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, November 23, 1863

Seward passes along news on developments in the war.

Letter from Madame Lamont Belgique de Give to Abraham Lincoln, 1863

Madame de Give is trying to reach her husband, Mr. Lamont de Give, Belgian Consul, who left for Atlanta 13 months earlier.

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.

Letter from Joseph A. Wright to Abraham Lincoln, March 16, 1864

Wright communicates about a mutual acquaintance, Dr. William Patton of New Haven, Connecticut.

Note from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, May 3, 1864

Lincoln requests that Seward invite all cabinet members to the meeting.

Note from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, June 9, 1864

Lincoln writes to Seward about Mr. Snow.

Note from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, July 6, 1864

A brief note from the president to Seward.

Note from P.J.J. to William Henry Seward, November 15, 1864

A note that says the opposition to the upcoming election will be to abstain from voting.

Letter from William Henry Seward to George H. Yeaman, December 24, 1864

Letter from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, January 3, 1865

Lincoln inquires after a conulship appointment for Foegelmeisy.

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, 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. Blair, and provides conditions for the conversations.

Telegraph note from Alexander Stephens to Abraham Lincoln, January 31, 1865

Stephens seeks safe passage in order to arrive in Washington and discuss terms for ending the war.

Telegraph note from Abraham Lincoln to William Henry Seward, February 2, 1865

Lincoln tells Seward that he will soon join him in Fort Monroe.

First telegraph note from Ulysses S. Grant to William Henry Seward, February 2, 1865

Grant updates that the proposed terms have been accepted and will proceed to Fort Monroe.

Second telegraph note from Ulysses S. Grant to William Henry Seward, February 2, 1865

Grant informs Seward that he has sent him a letter of which he retains no copy.

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 available.