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Herman writes to the president on the prejudices that Jews have faced in military service.
Dixon writes of war strategies and international relations.
McClernand writes to President Lincoln with updates from the army, including attacks on Arkanasas.
Included in this letter is a translated copy of Resolutions passed by the Congregational Welsh Association of Pennsylvania.
In this letter to President Lincoln, McFarlane discusses his ideas of keeping France and Spain from claiming Mexico.
Appeal to the president for government employment for laborers and mechanics of Baltimore.
In this letter, a Belgian citizen soldier writes against conscription, recommending that Lincoln announce the abolishment of slavery.
Lincoln discloses his suggestion on the topic of gradual emancipation with compensation.
Trowbridge follows up on his letter from three days earlier with another letter containing an article from a New York paper. He says this article,…
Morse provides a lot of figures and ultimately doubts that the North can have a successful outcome.
Howes writes to Seward in favor of organizing Black Regiments.
Trowbridge writes to Seward about his thoughts regarding the war and motivations of the South.
President Lincoln is invited to the funeral of Archbishop Hughes.
Grinnell passes along news from the Times and reports of insults to the president by C.M. Clay.
Webster writes to Frederick William Seward about recruiting efforts that he's witnessed.
Everett discusses his health and wonders about the need for an authentic semi-official bulletin telegraphed to New York daily.
Adams writes that his son, Charles, owes his appointment to Seward's kindness.
Bigelow encloses a letter from Lieutenant Hills and asks that a furlough may be obtained for him.
Tryon writes to Seward with suggested strategies for the war.
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.
Tellkampf writes to Seward on his thoughts on the war and how the South's strategy is similar to Napoleon's.
Sanford writes with details of conversations and news from abroad.
Harvey writes of meeting American ship captains and their opinions on the war. He also discusses news from Europe.
Burroughs writes to Seward with his thoughts on the war and President Lincoln's strategies.
Ball writes to Seward that the president ought to emancipate every slave in the U.S.
David Davis writes to the president with two suggestions for candidates for judgeships.
Seward forwards a note from Moses H. Grinnell to the president.
Lincoln advises Raymond to seek a conference for peace with Jefferson Davis.
Grafton includes a clipping from a newspaper column that he wrote and assures the president that the people of Canada support his cause.
Raymond discusses a memorandum and the potential damage it may do to Democrats.
Ludwigsdorff writes to President Lincoln seeking a charge in the U.S. Army and the ability to serve his adopted country.
John McLeod sends a document on behalf of the General Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in North America.
Seward asks for the return of an enclosed document.
In this letter, Taylor proposes compensation to slave states for $200 per slave, and includes a list of figures for each state.
Cantel writes to apply for the consulships of either Quebec, Erie, or Demerara.
Chick writes of his support for the president.
Grant reports news from the Richmond newspaper about a writ of habeas corpus on the petition of Governor Foote.
In this letter to Lincoln, Duffee writes to introduce Louisa C. L. De Barres, the daughter of the late Hon. Lewis C. Levin.
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."
Knowland writes of God and duty.
Taylor offers congratulations and thanks to the president on his success.
Wellington seeks a position in the navy.
Sykes writes on behalf of others in Norfolk to restore "civil government" to their city.
Lagan calls upon their past communication and implores the president for a government position in Baltimore.
Thomas writes of news from the front.
Pellet writes to the president to express her support and faith in him and God.
Lincoln updates Seward on news of the war.
Lincoln updates Seward that there is "no news of consequence this morning."
Hodges inquires after a visit from either Seward or Secretary Stanton.
Grant gives an introduction to Mrs. Hulbert of Memphis.
Forney reports on the majorities in Pennsylvania and predicts they will carry the state.
Hunt writes to the president of local political activities in his congressional district.
Pellet writes of her brother, whom she lost in the war.
This company transports passengers from France and Germany to the United States and seeks Lincoln's assistance in stopping rumors that those newly…
Sarell, an Englishman, seeks an audience with President Lincoln.
Banks writes with updates from Texas and Mexico.
Caldwell writes to Lincoln that his sixteen year old son has run away and enlisted, and he seeks to have him released.
Fletcher requests to be reinstated in his position as Paymaster for the U.S. Army after being dismissed and arrested.
Howard writes of Guglielmo Tocci and his intention to send the president pamphlets.
Arce, a resident of Mexico, writes to the President about circumstances surrounding his legal problems.
Seward writes to Adams about an official decree regarding the end of slavery.
Motley writes to Seward in response to his question and with impressions from Europe.
Bates writes to President Lincoln about requests his office has received from those wishing to take an oath under the proclamation issued by Lincoln…
Burt suggests two amendments which should be added to the constitution.
Disosway seeks justice for W. W. Disosway of the N. Y. Mounted Rifles, who he claims was unjustly killed by Patrick Boyle.
Denison seeks repayment for personal expenses incurred while working in England.
Jewett writes to urge provision for the national debt through Colorado and other gold localities.
Seward writes to encourage Lincoln to attend the funeral of John Hitz, consul to Switzerland.
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."
Jewett reports that the marshals of New York and Buffalo hold orders for his arrest and seeks advice from President Lincoln.
Starr wonders if President Lincoln will be attending the funeral of Archbishop Hughes.
Hunt warns President Lincoln against possible concerns of conscripting men in Missouri.
Lincoln writes to Welles about new instructions given to naval commanders regarding neutral ports and neutral vessels.
Balch writes of all his perceived accomplishments and directs the attention of the president to his application for appointment as a government agent…
Evans writes of his support for the president's actions.
Reverend Chambers writes to Lincoln with the preamble and resolutions that were adopted by the General Synod of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church…
This letter is to recommend Captain John. W. McClure, A. Q. M., for promotion to the rank of Major in the Quarter Masters Department.
McClure writes to Seward about his own promotion, hoping that Seward will bring it to the attention of the president.
Peabody writes to the president to recommend Captain John. W. McClure of the Quarter Masters Department for promotion.
Banks writes seeking the promotion of Captain John W. McClure, Quarter Masters Department, to the rank of Major.
Chase writes of war updates as reported in the Richmond newspaper.
Yates writes of the public opinion in England on the war, abolitionism, and the United States.
Zacharie writes of news from New Orleans.
Seward makes an observation about a letter received.
Wilkeson makes note of latest dispatch.
Pardon for Cortland Van Rensselaer.
Seward writes to Lincoln with a request from the "Prince of Joinville."
Booth writes to President Lincoln of peace and discusses a pamphlet.
Repetti writes concerning the organization of the proposed Corps d' Armee.
In this letter marked "confidential," Seward writes to Banks that if decisive action is required beyond the given funds, the funds will be found.
In this letter marked "confidential," Seward writes to Banks about Dr. Zacharie.
Daily writes to the president about the appointment of Dr. Charles S. Henry for the position of Assistant Quartermaster U.S.A.
Fetherston resends a letter that was mistakenly omitted in earlier correspondence.
Banks writes to the president about Dr. Zacharie.
Barney writes to President Lincoln to make a case for a potential consulship for Hon. Caleb Lyon of New York.
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.
Barker writes to Seward about mislaid papers and the need of her husband for a position.
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.