Benjamin Harrison was the 23rd president of the United States, serving from 1889 to 1893. He was a member of the Harrison family of Virginia,a grandson of the ninth president, William Henry Harrison, and a great-grandson of Benjamin Harrison V, a Founding Father. A Union army veteran and a Republican, he defeated incumbent Grover Cleveland to win the presidency in 1888.
[Enclosure 3 in No. 3.] Mr. Benjamin to Acting Consul Cridland. Department of State, Richmond, June 8, 1863. Sir: Having been informed through Admiral Buchanan that you have been introduced…
[Enclosure 4 in No. 2.] Mr. Benjamin to M. Paul. Department of State, Richmond, June 10, 1863. Sir: It becomes my duty to inform you that the president has determined…
Mr. Benjamin to Mr. Mason. Department of State, Richmond, June 11, 1863. Sir: Since my No. 24, of 6th instant, further information has reached the department, illustrating most forcibly the…
[Enclosure 10 in No. 5.] Mr. Benjamin to Acting Consul Cridland. Richmond, July 3, 1863. Dear Sir: Under the circumstances mentioned in your private letter of the 25th ultimo, just…
[Enclosure 1 in No. 9.] Mr. Benjamin to Mr. Slidell. Department of State, Richmond, October 8, 1863. Sir: The conduct of the British consular agents in the confederacy has compelled…