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Unknown to Abraham Lincoln, June 15, 1862
HEADQUARTERS MOUNTAIN DEPARTMENT, Mount Jackson, June 15, 1862. I respectfully remind the President that when assigned to this command I was informed that I should have a corps of 35,000…
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Letters to Abraham Lincoln
B. 1809 · D. 1865
Abraham Lincoln was the 16th president of the United States, serving from 1861 until his assassination in 1865. He led the United States through the American Civil War, defeating the Confederacy and playing a major role in the abolition of slavery.
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48 letters
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John A. McClernand to Abraham Lincoln, December 12, 1862
Springfield, Ill., December 12, 1862. His Excellency ABRAHAM LINCOLN: Since my return here on the 25th October last, and receipt of orders to assist the Governors of Illinois, Indiana, and…
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Henry W. Halleck to Abraham Lincoln, December 14, 1862
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAO, December 14, 1862. December 14, 1862—4 a.m. (Received 4.30 a. m.) I have just returned from the field. Our troops are all over the river…
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Unknown to Abraham Lincoln, December 16, 1862
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAO, December 16, 1862. December 16, 1862—5.30 p.m. (Received 6 p. m.) Your dispatch is received. The army was withdrawn to this side of the river…
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William F. Barry to Abraham Lincoln, December 16, 1862
HEADQUARTERS INSPECTOR OF ARTILLERY, Washington, December 16, 1862. f GENERAL: It having been stated in various publie prints, and in a speech of Senator Chandler, of Michigan, in his place…
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to the meeting to Abraham Lincoln, December 31, 1862
[Enclosures.] 1. Address to President, Sheffield, December 31, 1862. 2. Resolutions of same meeting. 3. Resolutions of Sheffield meeting, January 10, 1863. 4. Copy of Mr. Clegg to Mr. Adams,…
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John A. Moclernand to Abraham Lincoln, January 16, 1863
Post Arkansas, January 16, 1863. His Excellency ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President of the United States : Sir: Herewith I have taken the liberty to transmit a copy of a communication to…
Order
Samuel R. Curtis to Abraham Lincoln, March 30, 1863
Sart Louis, Mo. Sart Louis, Mo., March 30, 1863. President LINCOLN: General Schofield is here. Please order him to Washington immediately. Y H. R. GAMBLE, Governor. [DEPARTMENT OF THE Missouri,]…
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E.D. Townsend to Abraham Lincoln, August 31, 1864
GENERAL WAR DEPARTMENT, August 31, 1864. CouRT-MARTIAL ORDERS, ADJUTANT-GENERAL’S OFFICE, No. 274, \ Washington, August 31, 1864, The sentences “to be hung,” awarded by a military commission and promulgated in…
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John Williams James, Chairman to Abraham Lincoln, December 8, 1864
[Letter above refered to. ] December 8, 1864. Respected Sir: In conveying to you our congratulations on your re-election to the important dignity of chief magistrate of America, we do…
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CHAMERORZOW, Secretary to Abraham Lincoln, January 12, 1865
Mr. Chamerorzow to President Lincoln 27 New Broad Street, E. C., London, January 12, 1865. Sir: I am instructed by the committee of the British and Foreign Anti-slavery Society to…
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JAMES SMITH, Chairman to Abraham Lincoln, March 17, 1865
[Untitled] Union and Emancipation Society, Glasgow, March 17, 1865. In the name of the Union and Emancipation Society of Glasgow, we desire to express to your Excellency the satisfaction with…
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E. E. D. Townsend to Abraham Lincoln, March 23, 1865
WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington City, March 23, 1865. President LINCOLN, Fort Monroe: (Care of General Barnes, Point Lookout.) Ireached the arsenal with Mrs. Stanton to see you depart a few minutes…
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Lieutenant-General to Abraham Lincoln, March 24, 1865
WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington City, March 24, 1865. The PRESIDENT, City Point: I was glad to hear your safe arrival at Fortress Monroe, and hope that by this time you and…
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Geo. D. Ruggles to Abraham Lincoln, March 25, 1865
WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington City, March 25, 1865—8 p.m.. To the PRESIDENT: Your telegram and Parke’s report* of the “scrimmage” this morning are received. The rebel rooster looks a little the…
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Made out for communication to Mr. J. Koronikolski to Abraham Lincoln, April 14, 1865
[Untitled] Berne, April, 1865. Sir: Animated by the desire to procure for his unfortunate countrymen, the Polish refugees, the best means of finding a new home, the undersigned, professor of…
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MERIE, Keeper of the Seals to Abraham Lincoln, April 15, 1865
Lodge of the Friends of Perfect Union to Mrs. Lincoln. undated Madam: Some misfortunes are irreparable, and for which there is no consolation; these have fallen to your lot, and…
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Raaslöff to Abraham Lincoln, May 20, 1865
Mr. Raaslöff to the President Danish Legation, New York, May 20, 1865. President: I have the honor, in conformity with instructions from my government which have just reached me, to…
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JOB ARUNDALE, Secretary to Abraham Lincoln, May 26, 1865
Union and Emancipation Society Ashton-under-Lyne Union and Emancipation Society, May 26, 1865. Address of the Union and Emancipation Society of Ashton-under-Lyne to Mrs. Lincoln. The sorrowful intelligence which has been…
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Vries to Abraham Lincoln, June 7, 1865
J. H. Vries Paris, June 7, 1865. Most Illustrious Excellency: I have the honor of sending you a copy of my letter to Mrs. Lincoln and the illustrious nation whose…
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William H. Seward to Abraham Lincoln, April 12, 1866
[Untitled] Department of State, Washington, April 12, 1866. The Secretary of State to whom was referred a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 10th instant, in the following…
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Lewis D. Campbell to Abraham Lincoln, November 5, 1866
[Telegram.] Mr. Campbell to the President United States Military Telegraph, War Department. Hamilton, Ohio, November 5, 1866. To the President of the United States and Secretary of State: I shall…
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Ward to Abraham Lincoln, July 12, 1867
Mr. Ward to the President State of New Jersey, Executive Department, Trenton, July 12, 1867. Sir: The subject of the release of Stephen J. Meany, claimed to be a citizen…
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DUMAS, Senator and President of the Commission on Coins and Medals to Abraham Lincoln, November 5, 1867
[Translation.] Mr. Dumas to the President Office of the President of the Commission on Coins and Medals, Paris, November 5, 1867. Mr. President: The relations which Mr. Ruggles has held…