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A draft of letter from William Henry Seward to Abraham Lincoln where Seward tenders his resignation as Secretary of State.
Grant updates that the proposed terms have been accepted and will proceed to Fort Monroe.
Nevins petitions President Lincoln to be rewarded for his mechanical bread machine.
Clark, an unsuccessful applicant for the consulship to Acapulco, now seeks the position in Tahiti.
Lincoln refers to a letter from Mr. Davis and his own willingness to receive any agent who may be instrumental in securing peace.
Lincoln responds to Seward's request to resign as Secretary of State, requesting that he stay on and resume his duties.
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.
Lincoln discusses candidates for places in the cabinet.
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…
Lincoln writes about the "vexed" question and affirms his stance on not compromising on the issue of permitting the extension of slavery within the…
Lincoln reports the news that Elwood Evans, Secretary of Washington Territory, has gone over to the enemy.
Lincoln discusses his hope that Mr. Gilmer will take a post within the cabinet.
Lincoln compliments Seward on a recent speech given, and discusses recent events.
Lincoln discusses when to arrive in Washington D.C., and who the heads of the War and Navy departments should be.
Lincoln inquires after a conulship appointment for Foegelmeisy.
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.…
Lincoln writes to Seward about unfilled diplomatic posts.
In this letter, Lincoln continues his discussion of diplomatic posts and who should serve them.
Lincoln responds to Seward's ask to withdraw as Secretary of State by asking him to reconsider the withdrawal.
In this brief letter, Lincoln requests the blank nominations of Mr. Judd and Mr. Kreismann.
In this letter, Lincoln discusses James F. B. Marshall, of Massachusetts, as the Honolulu commissioner.
Wright communicates about a mutual acquaintance, Dr. William Patton of New Haven, Connecticut.
Madame de Give is trying to reach her husband, Mr. Lamont de Give, Belgian Consul, who left for Atlanta 13 months earlier.
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.
The Marquis de Lafayette welcomes Seward to France.
In this letter to Abraham Lincoln, William Henry Seward acknowledges receipt of Lincoln's letters of December 8, which discuss Seward's nomination for…
Seward encourages Lincoln to omit several paragraphs from a draft of his inaugural address in order to lessen the chance of some states' immediate…
Lincoln writes to Seward about Mrs. Handy.
Lincoln asks Seward to prepare a response from the State Department for the Minutes of the 25th Annual Session of the Synod of Pennsylvania, 1862.
In this note to Seward, Lincoln references a letter and Mrs. Walworth.
Lincoln asks Seward to assemble the cabinet that day, where General Grant will meet them.
Lincoln seeks the brief for the secretary of the territory of Nebraska.
Lincoln writes to Seward about Timothy C. Smith taking a consulship in Russia.
Lincoln directs Seward to see Governor Koerner, the new Minister to Spain.
Lincoln writes to Seward about the consul post to Cardiff.
Lincoln discusses the appointment possibilities of Theodore D. Edwards.
Lincoln writes to Seward about the appointment of the Consul to Paris.
Lincoln inquires about consular appointment for a friend of Mr. Blair of Pennsylvania.
Lincoln seeks "copies of the Instructions of the Sec. of the Navy, on the subject we have in hand."
A brief note from the president to Seward.
President Lincoln asks Seward to give William W. Richmond an interview for the Consul to Paris position.
Lincoln writes to Seward about Mr. Snow.
In this brief note to Seward, Lincoln directs that a successor to Gen. Twiggs should not be appointed.
Lincoln writes to Seward, suggesting but not dictating, certain ministers for certain foreign posts.
Lincoln writes to Seward with the request that Jacob. S. Haldeman be appointed minister resident of Sweden and Norway.
Lincoln writes to Seward, requesting that he give Mr. F. Hassaurek an interview.
Lincoln seeks Seward's opinion on provisioning Fort Sumter.
In this brief note to Seward, Lincoln demands an audience with him.
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…
Lincoln writes to Seward that "our Chicago detective has arrived" and has set up a meeting.
Lincoln requests that Seward invite all cabinet members to the meeting.
Lincoln sends word that the Maryland Committee men are to arrive.
Lincoln discusses circumstances around making E. Joy Morris the Minister to Constantinople.
A note from Lincoln about election returns from Illinois.
Seward passes along news on developments in the war.
Lincoln's note accompanies letters regarding James Mitchell and a possible post for his brother-in-law, G.F. Savitz.
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…
Lincoln writes to Seward about diplomatic posts.
Bates writes to President Lincoln, seeking a consulship for Mr. Slade of Cleveland, Ohio.
Howard seeks a conversation with Seward.
John Hay writes that the president is waiting for his carriage.
A brief note from the president to Seward.
Nicolay relays a brief message from the president.
A note that says the opposition to the upcoming election will be to abstain from voting.
This note includes an inquiry about a passport to Virginia.
Seward and Lincoln correspond about the appointment of Dr. Gray of Utica.
Seward seeks guidance on a nomination.
Seward writes to set up a meeting for that afternoon.
Grant informs Seward that he has sent him a letter of which he retains no copy.
Lincoln tells Seward that he will soon join him in Fort Monroe.
Lincoln reports that all is quiet.
Stephens seeks safe passage in order to arrive in Washington and discuss terms for ending the war.
Hoffman requests an interview with President Johnson for the following day.
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