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[Western Union telegraph envelope]

[Western Union telegraph envelope]

Addressed to Wm. E. Ingle, Farmen H. Fiers[?], Drop in P.O. off[...]; bears 1 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2010; (DLC/PP-2010:105). pp/liljmem

Abraham Lincoln to William H. Seward, Tuesday, August 20, 1861  (Appointment of Zebina Eastman)
San Francisco Citizens to Abraham Lincoln, February 1861  (Petition of recommendation)
[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flag and stalk of wheat with message "The people will save the country"]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flag and stalk of whea...

Addressed to Otis B. String, Huntsburgh, Geauga County, Ohio; bears 3 cent stamp; barely legible postmark. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

Watson Newbold to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, January 23, 1861  (Cabinet appointments)
Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886; 1861, Sept. 4-20

Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886;...

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Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886; 1861, Sept. 4-20

Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886;...

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Charles H. Ray to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, May 20, 1861  (Recommends acceptance of German soldiers into service)
Salmon P. Chase to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, March 18, 1861  (Columbus post office)
Edward Bates to Abraham Lincoln, Tuesday, April 23, 1861  (Memorandum on what action to take against Maryland and Virginia)
[A. Coleman Woolfolk] to John G. Nicolay, Thursday, December 19, 1861  (Seeks office)
Amos Beckwith to Julian S. Rumsey, Sunday, May 26, 1861  (Military affairs)
B. S. Hedrick to Salmon P. Chase, Saturday, September 14, 1861  (Charles H. Foster; with endorsement from Chase to Lincoln)
Henry D. Bacon to Abraham Lincoln, Tuesday, December 10, 1861  (Political affairs)
Hamilton Illinois Ministers to Abraham Lincoln, Tuesday, October 01, 1861  (Support Fremont)
Simon Cameron to Robert Anderson, Thursday, April 04, 1861  (Copy)
August Belmont to Lionel De Rothschild, Tuesday, May 21, 1861  (British recognition of Confederacy)

August Belmont to Lionel De Rothschild, Tuesday, May 21, 1861 (Britis...

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John Russell to Richard B. Pemell, Lord Lyons, Saturday, November 30, 1861  (Trent Affair, with Note from Pemell to Seward)
Smith & Lockwood to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, June 13, 1861  (Express receipt)
Cyrus W. Field to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, December 27, 1861  (Introduction)
Ira Harris to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, November 01, 1861  (Resignation of Gen. Wool)
George A. Cutler to William P. Dole, Monday, October 21, 1861  (Fear that Cherokees will invade Kansas)
Galusha A. Grow to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, January 18, 1861  (Cabinet recommendations)
Henry Foelke to Abraham Lincoln, February 1861  (Translation of German Poem welcoming Lincoln to Washington)

Henry Foelke to Abraham Lincoln, February 1861 (Translation of German...

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Letter to General Thompson from Gideon J. Pillow, August 29, 1861.
Norman J. Hall, Friday, March 01, 1861  (List of provisions at Fort Sumter)

Norman J. Hall, Friday, March 01, 1861 (List of provisions at Fort Su...

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Robert Anderson to Samuel Cooper, Thursday, February 28, 1861  (Reinforcement of Fort Sumter)

Robert Anderson to Samuel Cooper, Thursday, February 28, 1861 (Reinfo...

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Charles L. Huntington to John G. Nicolay, Tuesday, December 10, 1861  (Wants to join David Porter's expedition)
Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886; 1861, Aug. 9-Sept. 3

Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886;...

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Jefferson Davis to Abraham Lincoln, Saturday, July 06, 1861  (Capture of the Savannah)
Elihu B. Washburne to Abraham Lincoln, Sunday, February 03, 1861  (Conspiracy to seize Washington)
Abraham Lincoln to William Ballard Preston, Alexander H. H. Stuart,  and George W. Randolph, [April 13, 1861]  (Reply to Virginia Convention)
California Republican Central Committee to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, January 28, 1861  (Recommendation)
Charles S. Tripler to John Crisfield, Friday, December 13, 1861  (Loyalty of Col. Buchanan)
Renewick Dickerson to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, April 15, 1861  (Support)
Francis P. Blair Sr. to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, January 14, 1861  (Compromise with South)
[Civil War envelope showing soldiers with sword and American flag]

[Civil War envelope showing soldiers with sword and American flag]

Addressed to Miss E. J. Whittier, Skowhegan, Maine; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Portland. Notation on verso: May 14th, 1861. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia, eagle, shield, state seal of New York, and banner with message "New York loyal to the Union"]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia, eagle, shield, state seal of New...

Addressed to Mrs. Caleb Lyon, Rossville, Staten Island, N.Y.; bears 3 cent stamp; postmarked Washington, D.C., February 27. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127) pp/liljmem

Robert Anderson to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, October 02, 1861  (Telegram regarding military affairs)
[Civil War envelope showing Union soldier with flag and sword trampling the Confederate flag]

[Civil War envelope showing Union soldier with flag and sword tramplin...

Addressed to Mr. Amos Hower, Mogadore, Summit Co., Ohio; bears 3 cent stamp. Notation on recto: Cromwell [Indiana?], Apr. 8/62 Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

Hamilton R. Gamble to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, October 30, 1861  (Cover letter)
Hiland Hall to William H. Seward, Saturday, February 23, 1861  (Delegate to Washington Peace Convention discusses compromise)
Abner Doubleday to Mary Doubleday, Wednesday, March 27, 1861  (Fort Sumter)

Abner Doubleday to Mary Doubleday, Wednesday, March 27, 1861 (Fort Su...

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Alexander K. McClure to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, January 11, 1861  (Cabinet appointment for Simon Cameron)
Andrew Webb to James W. Webb, Sunday, May 19, 1861  (Situation at Fort Pickens; with endorsement from James Watson Webb to AL, June 8, 1861)
J. C. Boutecon to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, September 20, 1861  (Supports Fremont)
Abraham Lincoln, [May-June 1861]  (Message to Congress, July 4, 1861, Handwritten Draft)
Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886; 1861, July 18-Aug. 8

Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886;...

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George B. Rapelye to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, April 18, 1861  (Sends notes on the framing of the Constitution)
Kamehameha IV, Monday, April 15, 1861  (Pamphlet)
Anonymous. “Old E.D.T.” to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, April 05, 1861  (Balloon navigation)
Henry W. Benham to Montgomery Blair, Tuesday, September 24, 1861  (Military affairs)
Cyrus W. Field to Abraham Lincoln, Saturday, December 14, 1861  (Cover letter)
George W. Brown to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, April 18, 1861  (Conditions in Baltimore; with endorsement from Thomas Hicks)
Horace Greeley to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, February 06, 1861  (New York patronage)
Salmon P. Chase to Abraham Lincoln, Saturday, July 06, 1861  (Appointments)
Benjamin Eggleston, et al. to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, February 01, 1861  (Invitation)
Charles D. Ramsay, Saturday, August 31, 1861  (Statement of arms on hand at Washington Arsenal)
John A. Knight to Abraham Lincoln, Tuesday, February 12, 1861  (Seeks copy of Inaugural Address to be published in London)
George B. McClellan to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, May 30, 1861  (Situation in Kentucky)
James L. Rightmyer to Abraham Lincoln, Saturday, January 12, 1861  (Supports Cameron)
Unknown, March 1861  (Brief pertaining to application of Henry Bennett for New York naval officer)
John S. Carlile, William G. Brown, and James C. McGrew to Abraham Lincoln, Sunday, March 10, 1861  (Virginia Union men recommend Crittenden for Supreme Court)
Benjamin F. Hall to William H. Seward, Wednesday, October 09, 1861  (Salary and situation in Colorado; endorsed by Seward to Edward Bates)
Andrew Jackson Wills to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, January 28, 1861  (Cabinet advice)
Winfield Scott to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, May 01, 1861  (Report on military affairs)
Abraham Lincoln to Isham G. Harris, May 11, 1861  (Seizure of C. E. Hillman)
William H. Seward to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, March 11, 1861  (Diplomatic appointments)
William B. Thomas to Abraham Lincoln, Sunday, September 15, 1861  (Military preparations in Illinois)
[Civil War envelope showing Columbia holding sword and American flag, with message "God, our country and liberty!"]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia holding sword and American flag, ...

Addressed to Mr. W.F. McClinton, Biggsvill., Ills.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

[Civil War envelope showing Union sailor with American flag, with message "Our brave gun boat boys"]

[Civil War envelope showing Union sailor with American flag, with mess...

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[Civil War envelope showing eagle atop American flag and "American Congress, we are one" medallion with message "United forever"]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle atop American flag and "American Con...

Addressed to Miss Marslin Blanchard, Keeseville, Essex County, N.Y.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

Benjamin Eggleston to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, November 15, 1861  (Telegram regarding appointment)
[Envelope showing Confederate flag, addressed to Miss Lou Taylor, No. 461 Sixth St., Cincinnati, Ohio]
John W. Garrett to George W. Brown, [May 1861]  (Troops in Maryland)
[Civil War envelope showing caricatures of Winfield Scott and Jefferson Davis as dogs and Washington, D.C., as a cut of meat, with message "Why don't you take it?"]

[Civil War envelope showing caricatures of Winfield Scott and Jefferso...

Addressed to Mr. David F. Gorham, Mount Kisco, N.Y.; bears 3 cent stamp. Gift; Tom Liljenquist; 2012; (DLC/PP-2012:127). pp/liljmem

William H. Seward to Abraham Lincoln, Monday, April 01, 1861  (Memorandum: “Some thoughts for the President's consideration”)
Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886; 1861, July 18-Aug. 8

Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886;...

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Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886; 1861, July 18-Aug. 8

Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886;...

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John Allison to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, September 11, 1861  (Pennsylvania office seeker)
Elihu B. Washburne to Abraham Lincoln, Saturday, October 26, 1861  (Telegram reporting situation in Missouri)
Cyrus W. Field to Abraham Lincoln, Saturday, December 14, 1861  (Cover letter)
Jonathan W. Gordon to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, January 03, 1861  (Recommendation for Caleb Smith)
John M. Palmer to Lyman Trumbull, Saturday, December 28, 1861  (Military affairs)
[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with sword floating above marching soldiers]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia with sword floating above marchin...

Addressed to Miss Mary J. Chambers, Toledo, Tama County, Iowa; illegible postmark. Handwritten poem on verso: In years agone, when quiet reigned, throughout this happy land. Before rebellion had attained, so g... More

Montgomery C. Meigs to William H. Seward, Monday, April 01, 1861  (Situation at Fort Pickens)
Zebina Eastman to Abraham Lincoln, Tuesday, December 10, 1861  (Report from England)
Cyrus W. Field to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, December 26, 1861  (Cover letter)
Montgomery Blair to Abraham Lincoln, Thursday, November 21, 1861  (Compensation for slaves lost by Union men)
Unknown to Thomas A. Scott, Tuesday, October 15, 1861  (Telegram regarding military affairs)
E. C. Porterfield to Mrs. Porterfield, Saturday, May 18, 1861  (Situation in Virginia)
Alexander K. McClure to Abraham Lincoln, January 24 [1861]  (Opposes cabinet appointment for Cameron)
Elihu Geer to John G. Nicolay, Wednesday, February 06, 1861  (Legal business)
John Poyner to Abraham Lincoln, Tuesday, August 27, 1861  (Situation in Missouri; with endorsement from Edward Bates to Lincoln)
O. H. Williamson to Abraham Lincoln, Saturday, October 12, 1861  (Supports Fremont and opposes the Blairs)
William Lilley to Joseph Holt, Thursday, October 17, 1861  (Commission as quarter master)
Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886; 1861, Nov. 20-Dec. 27

Alexander Hamilton Stephens Papers: General Correspondence, 1784-1886;...

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[Civil War envelope showing Columbia holding American flag and cornucopia next to an eagle with a snake in its beak, and with a verse from a song]

[Civil War envelope showing Columbia holding American flag and cornuco...

Addressed to Miss Julia A. Barnes, Granville, Bradford Co., Pa.; bears 3 cent stamp. Verse from song Starry Flag by John Savage: We must keep that flag where it e'er has stood; In front of the free, the wise, ... More

S. E. King to Abraham Lincoln, Friday, February 01, 1861  (Autograph request)
[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flags, shield, arrows, and laurel branch with first stanza from Joseph Rodman Drake's poem, "The American Flag"]

[Civil War envelope showing eagle with American flags, shield, arrows,...

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