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In this letter, a Belgian citizen soldier writes against conscription, recommending that Lincoln announce the abolishment of slavery.
Dixon writes of war strategies and international relations.
Hodges inquires after a visit from either Seward or Secretary Stanton.
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…
Lincoln writes to Welles about new instructions given to naval commanders regarding neutral ports and neutral vessels.
Lincoln advises Raymond to seek a conference for peace with Jefferson Davis.
Lincoln discloses his suggestion on the topic of gradual emancipation with compensation.
Lincoln shares his present views on the war with Seward.
Repetti writes concerning the organization of the proposed Corps d' Armee.
Schultz write to President Lincoln about the "rebel pirate steamer Sumter."
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…
Johnson writes to President Lincoln of recent success in battle and the sentiment in Tennessee.
Boreman writes to President Lincoln and includes a copy of the Declaration of the People of Virginia.
Mott writes to President Lincoln with suggestions of putting bounties out on the leaders of the rebellion.
Fletcher requests to be reinstated in his position as Paymaster for the U.S. Army after being dismissed and arrested.
Balch writes of all his perceived accomplishments and directs the attention of the president to his application for appointment as a government agent…
Hamilton writes to President Lincoln to share his thoughts on the war.
Owen writes to President Lincoln in reference to stolen papers connected to Lord Lyons.
Trowbridge writes to Seward about his thoughts regarding the war and motivations of the South.
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,…
Burt suggests two amendments which should be added to the constitution.
Leport writes to President Lincoln to seek help for his brother, Andrew R. Leport, who is a prisoner at Richmond.
Mrs. Ely writes to President Lincoln to seek information on the release of her husband, Alfred Ely, from prison in Richmond.
Peabody writes to the president to recommend Captain John. W. McClure of the Quarter Masters Department for promotion.
Adams writes that his son, Charles, owes his appointment to Seward's kindness.
Denison seeks repayment for personal expenses incurred while working in England.
Roselius recommends Charles A. Peabody for district judge of the state of Louisiana.
Disosway seeks justice for W. W. Disosway of the N. Y. Mounted Rifles, who he claims was unjustly killed by Patrick Boyle.
Haven writes with his thoughts on the war.
David Davis writes to the president with two suggestions for candidates for judgeships.
Porter writes to Lincoln about conflicting orders and seeks advice on which orders to follow.
Everett discusses his health and wonders about the need for an authentic semi-official bulletin telegraphed to New York daily.
Bates writes to President Lincoln about requests his office has received from those wishing to take an oath under the proclamation issued by Lincoln…
Yates writes of the public opinion in England on the war, abolitionism, and the United States.
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.
Booth writes to President Lincoln of peace and discusses a pamphlet.
Chick writes of his support for the president.
Appeal to the president for government employment for laborers and mechanics of Baltimore.
Webster writes to Frederick William Seward about recruiting efforts that he's witnessed.
Evans writes of his support for the president's actions.
Jones writes to President Lincoln about how he is regarded in England.
Ludwigsdorff writes to President Lincoln seeking a charge in the U.S. Army and the ability to serve his adopted country.
Grafton includes a clipping from a newspaper column that he wrote and assures the president that the people of Canada support his cause.
In this letter to Lincoln, Duffee writes to introduce Louisa C. L. De Barres, the daughter of the late Hon. Lewis C. Levin.
Tryon writes to Seward with suggested strategies for the war.
Fred Gilbert writes to the Archbishop seeking a favor for his brother-in-law, James S. Reynolds.
McClellan is optimistic about the army's next moves.
Ball writes to Seward that the president ought to emancipate every slave in the U.S.
Thomas writes of news from the front.
Howes writes to Seward in favor of organizing Black Regiments.
George Wallace Jones writes to President Lincoln seeking information on why he was arrested.
Translation of a letter from Garibaldi to President Lincoln.
Allen writes to President Lincoln about supply routes and encourages him to stop allowing provisions to the confederate army via this route.
Barker writes to Seward about mislaid papers and the need of her husband for a position.
Morse provides a lot of figures and ultimately doubts that the North can have a successful outcome.
Raymond discusses a memorandum and the potential damage it may do to Democrats.
Herman writes to the president on the prejudices that Jews have faced in military service.
Sanford writes with details of conversations and news from abroad.
Leslie is an inventor who informs President Lincoln of his new "instrument of war."
Barney writes to President Lincoln to make a case for a potential consulship for Hon. Caleb Lyon of New York.
Ballard writes on behalf of the candidacy of S. P. Allen Esqr. of the City of Rochester, for the appointment of U. S. Marshall.
Lagan calls upon their past communication and implores the president for a government position in Baltimore.
Zacharie writes of news from New Orleans.
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…
This company transports passengers from France and Germany to the United States and seeks Lincoln's assistance in stopping rumors that those newly…
This letter is to recommend Captain John. W. McClure, A. Q. M., for promotion to the rank of Major in the Quarter Masters Department.
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.
Harvey writes of meeting American ship captains and their opinions on the war. He also discusses news from Europe.
Caldwell writes to Lincoln that his sixteen year old son has run away and enlisted, and he seeks to have him released.
Henderson writes to the president to share what is contemplated in Europe about the war.
In this letter, Taylor proposes compensation to slave states for $200 per slave, and includes a list of figures for each state.
Howard writes of Guglielmo Tocci and his intention to send the president pamphlets.
Cantel writes to apply for the consulships of either Quebec, Erie, or Demerara.
Tellkampf writes to Seward on his thoughts on the war and how the South's strategy is similar to Napoleon's.
McClernand writes to President Lincoln with updates from the army, including attacks on Arkanasas.
Bigelow encloses a letter from Lieutenant Hills and asks that a furlough may be obtained for him.
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.
Motley writes to Seward in response to his question and with impressions from Europe.
John McLeod sends a document on behalf of the General Synod of the Reformed Presbyterian Church in North America.
Sarell, an Englishman, seeks an audience with President Lincoln.
McClure writes to Seward about his own promotion, hoping that Seward will bring it to the attention of the president.
Forney reports on the majorities in Pennsylvania and predicts they will carry the state.
This letter is also signed by Elbridge Gerry Spaulding, William W. Mann, Henry W. Rogers, George R. Babcock. They recommend the "Stoddards Miniature…
Heco's letter of resignation as Interpreter to the United States Consulate at Kanagawa.
Knowland writes of God and duty.
Dent writes on behalf of Mr. Walter Mitchell of Port Tobacco, Charles County Maryland, to be allowed to return home.
Lathrop writes to express her thanks to the president and to bring an enclosed circular to his attention.
Hunt warns President Lincoln against possible concerns of conscripting men in Missouri.
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.
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.
Grinnell passes along news from the Times and reports of insults to the president by C.M. Clay.
Taylor offers congratulations and thanks to the president on his success.
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.
Holden wants one son sent to West Point and another to the Naval Academy.
Arce, a resident of Mexico, writes to the President about circumstances surrounding his legal problems.
Friese writes to share his thoughts on race relations.
Wellington seeks a position in the navy.
Wetmore sends a corrected copy of a resolution and news of pamphlets.