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Adams writes that his son, Charles, owes his appointment to Seward's kindness.
Allen writes to President Lincoln about supply routes and encourages him to stop allowing provisions to the confederate army via this route.
Allen writes of past claims, terms of office, and the role of church and state.
Arce, a resident of Mexico, writes to the President about circumstances surrounding his legal problems.
Balch writes of all his perceived accomplishments and directs the attention of the president to his application for appointment as a government agent…
Ball writes to Seward that the president ought to emancipate every slave in the U.S.
Ballard writes on behalf of the candidacy of S. P. Allen Esqr. of the City of Rochester, for the appointment of U. S. Marshall.
Banks writes to President Lincoln seeking the appointment to his staff of Colonel John S. Clark as an additional Aid de Camp.
Banks writes to the president about Dr. Zacharie.
Banks writes seeking the promotion of Captain John W. McClure, Quarter Masters Department, to the rank of Major.
Banks writes with updates from Texas and Mexico.
Barker writes to Seward about mislaid papers and the need of her husband for a position.
Barney writes to President Lincoln to make a case for a potential consulship for Hon. Caleb Lyon of New York.
This brief note from Bates accompanies a draft of a proclamation that Bates wants Lincoln to review.
Bates writes to President Lincoln about requests his office has received from those wishing to take an oath under the proclamation issued by Lincoln…
Bigelow encloses a letter from Lieutenant Hills and asks that a furlough may be obtained for him.
Booth writes to President Lincoln of peace and discusses a pamphlet.
Boreman writes to President Lincoln and includes a copy of the Declaration of the People of Virginia.
This letter is to recommend Captain John. W. McClure, A. Q. M., for promotion to the rank of Major in the Quarter Masters Department.
Bryant writes to Lincoln on behalf of Samuel J. Wood Esqre. of Peekskill, and is seeking reparation for Wood's loss at Graytown.
Burroughs writes to Seward with his thoughts on the war and President Lincoln's strategies.
Burt suggests two amendments which should be added to the constitution.
Caldwell writes to Lincoln that his sixteen year old son has run away and enlisted, and he seeks to have him released.
Cameron writes to Lincoln about legal matters.
Cantel writes to apply for the consulships of either Quebec, Erie, or Demerara.
Reverend Chambers writes to Lincoln with the preamble and resolutions that were adopted by the General Synod of the Reformed Protestant Dutch Church…
Chase writes of war updates as reported in the Richmond newspaper.
Chick writes of his support for the president.
Cleveland writes of the predicament of his son, a volunteer in the army, who is a "slave within your lines."
Cleveland continues with the plight of his soldier son.
Daily writes to the president about the appointment of Dr. Charles S. Henry for the position of Assistant Quartermaster U.S.A.
David Davis writes to the president with two suggestions for candidates for judgeships.
Denison seeks repayment for personal expenses incurred while working in England.
Dent writes on behalf of Mr. Walter Mitchell of Port Tobacco, Charles County Maryland, to be allowed to return home.
Disosway seeks justice for W. W. Disosway of the N. Y. Mounted Rifles, who he claims was unjustly killed by Patrick Boyle.
Dixon writes of war strategies and international relations.
In this letter to Lincoln, Duffee writes to introduce Louisa C. L. De Barres, the daughter of the late Hon. Lewis C. Levin.
Michael Durham and "sevrl other Irishmen" of Middletown (state unknown) offer themselves to the army in this brief note to Lincoln.
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…
Edwards suffers ill health and requests a leave of absence from his consular duties.
Mrs. Ely writes to President Lincoln to seek information on the release of her husband, Alfred Ely, from prison in Richmond.
Evans writes of his support for the president's actions.
Everett discusses his health and wonders about the need for an authentic semi-official bulletin telegraphed to New York daily.
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…
This note will be introduced by "Sister Angela a Religeuse," who desires an audience with the president.
Fetherston writes to Lincoln again, on behalf of Mr. Patrick McIlroy who is seeking employment in the Navy Yard of Charlestown, Massachusetts.
Fetherston resends a letter that was mistakenly omitted in earlier correspondence.
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…
Fletcher requests to be reinstated in his position as Paymaster for the U.S. Army after being dismissed and arrested.
Forney reports on the majorities in Pennsylvania and predicts they will carry the state.
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.
Friese writes to share his thoughts on race relations.
Translation of a letter from Garibaldi to President Lincoln.
Ghilardi announced his arrival in the United States and seeks an audience with the president.
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.
Fred Gilbert writes to the Archbishop seeking a favor for his brother-in-law, James S. Reynolds.
Grafton includes a clipping from a newspaper column that he wrote and assures the president that the people of Canada support his cause.
Grant gives an introduction to Mrs. Hulbert of Memphis.
Grant reports news from the Richmond newspaper about a writ of habeas corpus on the petition of Governor Foote.
Grinnell passes along news from the Times and reports of insults to the president by C.M. Clay.
Haight writes to President Lincoln to "save Gordon for his young wifes sake."
Hamilton writes to President Lincoln to share his thoughts on the war.
Harvey writes of meeting American ship captains and their opinions on the war. He also discusses news from Europe.
Haven writes with his thoughts on the war.
Heco's letter of resignation as Interpreter to the United States Consulate at Kanagawa.
Henderson writes to the president to share what is contemplated in Europe about the war.
Herman writes to the president on the prejudices that Jews have faced in military service.
Translation of second letter written by a "soldat citoyen," recommending his scheme of "forming before Spring a military Division composed of…
Hillhouse writes to Lincoln with a recommendation to promote Colonel James C. Rice, 44th New York Volunteers, to the rank of Brig General.
Hodges inquires after a visit from either Seward or Secretary Stanton.
Holden wants one son sent to West Point and another to the Naval Academy.
Howard writes of Guglielmo Tocci and his intention to send the president pamphlets.
Howes writes to Seward in favor of organizing Black Regiments.
Hulbert writes to the president to "unfurl the banner of peace."
Hulbert writes to Seward, imploring him to pass her letter on to the president.
Hunt warns President Lincoln against possible concerns of conscripting men in Missouri.
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.
This company transports passengers from France and Germany to the United States and seeks Lincoln's assistance in stopping rumors that those newly…
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…
Jewett seeks an answer on his proposed European visit.
Jewett is about to leave for Europe and writes of European relations.
Jewett reports that the marshals of New York and Buffalo hold orders for his arrest and seeks advice from President Lincoln.
Jewett writes to urge provision for the national debt through Colorado and other gold localities.
Johnson writes to President Lincoln of recent success in battle and the sentiment in Tennessee.
Jones writes to President Lincoln about how he is regarded in England.
George Wallace Jones writes to President Lincoln seeking information on why he was arrested.
Knowland writes of God and duty.
Lagan calls upon their past communication and implores the president for a government position in Baltimore.
Lathrop writes to express her thanks to the president and to bring an enclosed circular to his attention.
Leport writes to President Lincoln to seek help for his brother, Andrew R. Leport, who is a prisoner at Richmond.
Leslie is an inventor who informs President Lincoln of his new "instrument of war."
Lincoln makes notes about possible appointments.
Lincoln shares his present views on the war with Seward.
Pardon for Cortland Van Rensselaer.
Lincoln writes to Welles about new instructions given to naval commanders regarding neutral ports and neutral vessels.
Lincoln updates Seward that there is "no news of consequence this morning."
Lincoln updates Seward on news of the war.
Lincoln advises Raymond to seek a conference for peace with Jefferson Davis.
Lincoln discloses his suggestion on the topic of gradual emancipation with compensation.
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.
McClure writes to Seward about his own promotion, hoping that Seward will bring it to the attention of the president.
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.
Morse provides a lot of figures and ultimately doubts that the North can have a successful outcome.
Motley writes to Seward in response to his question and with impressions from Europe.
Mott writes to President Lincoln with suggestions of putting bounties out on the leaders of the rebellion.
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…
Owen writes to President Lincoln in reference to stolen papers connected to Lord Lyons.
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.
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 discusses a memorandum and the potential damage it may do to Democrats.
Repetti writes concerning the organization of the proposed Corps d' Armee.
Mr. von Reutz writes to Lincoln to seek a consulship.
Roselius recommends Charles A. Peabody for district judge of the state of Louisiana.
Sanford writes with details of conversations and news from abroad.
Sarell, an Englishman, seeks an audience with President Lincoln.
Schultz write to President Lincoln about the "rebel pirate steamer Sumter."
