Lincoln votes nay on question of raising salary of secretary of state from $800 to $1,000. Seven other votes are recorded during day. Lincoln, Gregory of Greene, and Gordon of Morgan are appointed select committee to consider Senate school fund bill.House Journal.

[Lincoln's name does not appear in proceedings. Penitentiary Committee recommends construction of new prison. Larger shops should be built, library and hospital added, and warden's salary raised.House Journal.]

Lincoln votes to reduce attorney general's salary from $1,500 to $1,000 but opposes similar move in respect to members of Supreme Court. I. N. Morris is elected president of board of canal commissioners. Lincoln votes for W. F. Thornton. He votes for Jacob Fry, who is elected acting commissioner of canal board.House Journal.

Lincoln receipts on warrant register in auditor's office for $75, salary of A. Kitchell, state's attorney for Fourth Judicial Circuit for quarter ending September 30, 1843. He probably delivers money to Kitchell at Charleston.

Lincoln draws from auditor warrant for $150 for Judge John D. Caton, part of judge's salary for quarter ending September 30, 1844 as member of Supreme Court of Illinois.Warrant Register, Auditor's Office.

Lincoln draws warrant from auditor's office for $59.18, quarterly salary of Aaron Shaw, state's attorney of Fourth Judicial District. On margin of Warrant Register, clerk writes: "Handed to Capt. Lincoln July 10, 1845."Warrant Register, Auditor's Office.

Lincoln draws $62.50 from auditor, salary of A. Shaw as state's attorney of Fourth Circuit for quarter ending December 31, 1845.Photocopy.

Wilson et al. v. Van Winkle (SC), appeal from Edgar County, is argued by McDougall for plaintiff and Lincoln for defendant. Judgment of lower court is affirmed.Record.

Thomas for defendant and Lincoln for plaintiff conclude arguments in Hawks v. Lands. Same attorneys try Munsell v. Temple, appeal from McLean County Circuit Court holding that liquor license is transferable. Record.

Lincoln draws $55.56 from auditor for A. Shaw, state's attorney, Shaw's salary for quarter ending December 20, 1846. Photocopy.

Lincoln receives "dunn" from P. H. Hood & Co. for $5.38 and one from Walter Harper & Co. for $8.50 for goods purchased by Mrs. Lincoln. He hesitates to pay them, because, as he recalls, she told him when she left that no bills remained unpaid.Abraham Lincoln to Mary Todd Lincoln, 2 July 1848, CW, 1:495-96.

In House Lincoln speaks on bill changing time of holding courts in western Virginia and raising judge's salary from $1,600 to $2,500. He votes to strike out salary raise.Remarks in U. S. House of Representatives Concerning Salary of Judge of Western District in Virginia, 28 June 1848, CW, 1:494-95.

Lincoln again writes his friends Browning and Bushnell of Quincy about Hoyt case evidence. Abraham Lincoln to Orville H. Browning and Nehemiah Bushnell, 5 June 1851, CW, 2:105.

Lincoln collects from auditor $250 salary for Judge Justin Harlan of Fourth Judicial Circuit. Photocopy.

At auditor's office Lincoln picks up warrant No. 8456, $250, Judge Davis' salary for quarter ending August 30, 1853. Warrant Register, Auditor's Office.

Cabinet in session all forenoon; regular meetings Tuesdays and Fridays at noon. Baltimore Sun, 6 April 1861.

Comdr. Dahlgren at White House again today, finds Lincoln "ill at ease, and not self possessed." Extracts from Dahlgren Diary, John G. Nicolay Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Sec. Welles reads to President confidential letter to Capt. Samuel Mercer (USN), commanding USS Powhatan, that he is to command naval force in supplying Fort Sumter, S.C. Welles, Diary.

White House levee cancelled because of public business. N.Y. Herald, 6 April 1861.

President receives first (March) salary warrant for $2,083.33 and opens account by depositing it with Riggs & Co., Washington, DC. Pratt, Personal Finances, 124, 182.

Requests Sec. Chase to pay presidential salary on 5th of each month. Lincoln to Chase, 5 April 1861. In possession of Philip D. and Elsie Sang, Chicago, Ill.

Visits Brady's gallery. Washington Evening Star, 6 April 1861.

President Lincoln writes to Secretary of the Treasury Salmon P. Chase and introduces James Gordon Bennett, Jr., whose father, Bennett, Sr., publishes the New York Herald newspaper. Lincoln encourages Chase to meet with Bennett, who offers "a fine yacht of 160 tons burthen . . . [and] some other vessels of the same class" that may be of use in the government's war effort. The revenue cutter service branch of the Treasury Department employs ships to pursue vessels delivering war-related supplies to the South. Abraham Lincoln to Salmon P. Chase, 6 May 1861, CW, 4:357.

Writes Vice President Hamlin to report troop movements in New York. Abraham Lincoln to Hannibal Hamlin, 6 May 1861, CW, 4:357-58.

Informs commissioners of Maryland Legislature that any military use or occupation of state must necessarily be contingent upon nature of situation. Abraham Lincoln to Otho Scott, Robert M. McLane, and William J. Ross, 6 May 1861, CW, 4:358.

Appoints James W. Webb minister to Brazil. Abraham Lincoln to William H. Seward, 6 May 1861, CW, 4:358-59.

Receives April salary warrant for $2,083.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

In afternoon Lincoln goes for drive in open carriage with Sec. Seward and receives greetings of respect everywhere. N.Y. Tribune, 9 May 1861.

Attends flag-raising ceremony of 69th New York Regiment on Georgetown Heights. N.Y. Times, 9 May 1861.

Deposits April salary check for $2,083.33 in Riggs Bank. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

Writes Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles to ignore criticism of appointment of Gustavus V. Fox as chief clerk of navy dept., adding: "He is a live man, whose services we cannot well dispense with." Abraham Lincoln to Gideon Welles, 8 May 1861, CW, 4:363.

Lincoln writes to Secretary of the Treasury Salmon P. Chase regarding a patronage matter. Prominent New York Republicans Horace Greeley and Thurlow Weed seek a Treasury Department position for Christopher Adams. Ammi Young presently holds the position. Lincoln asks for Chase's opinion, and adds, "Adams is magnificently recommended; but the great point in his favor is that . . . Weed and . . . Greeley join in recommending him. I suppose the like never happened before, and never will again; so that it is now or never. What say you?" Abraham Lincoln to Salmon P. Chase, 8 May 1861, CW, 4:361-362.

Subcommittee of Union Defense Committee of New York reports to President on forwarding of troops and munitions. N.Y. Times, 6 June 1861.

[Lincoln's private secretary, John G. Nicolay, leaves for two-week trip to Illinois. N.Y. Tribune, 6 June 1861.]

Lincoln prepares order for Gen. George B. McClellan to command Sturges Rifles of Chicago [later McClellan's bodyguard]. Writes Gen. Scott for assistance in preparing way for appointment of Gen. Meigs as quartermaster general. Abraham Lincoln to Winfield Scott, 5 June 1861, CW, 4:394-95.

Gives Marshal W. H. Lamon written testimonial to expedite organization of brigade of Unionist Virginians. Testimonial Written for Ward H. Lamon, 5 June 1861, CW, 4:395.

Interviews Henry S. Turner, retired army officer, Missouri farmer, and banking partner of Gen. William T. Sherman. Sherman to Sherman, 8 June 1861, William T. Sherman Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Receives May salary warrant for $2,083.34. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

[President's Mounted Guard wanted dead or alive. Southern sources offer $500 reward for each and every member. N.Y. Herald, 6 June 1861.]

Lincoln writes Secretary of War: "Please let Col. Montgomery C. Meigs be appointed Quarter-Master-General." Abraham Lincoln to Simon Cameron, 10 June 1861, CW, 4:398.

Prepares order for issue of bonds for use of Delaware Indians. Order for Issue of Bonds for Use of Delaware Indians, 10 June 1861, CW, 4:400-2.

Appoints resident ministers: former Cong. Edward J. Morris (Pa.) to Constantinople, Henry T. Blow of Missouri to Venezuela, Charles N. Riotte of Texas to Costa Rica. N.Y. Tribune, 11 June 1861.

At 5 P.M. the President and General Winfield Scott review 2d Michigan Regiment at the White House. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 11 June 1861, 3:2.

In evening group of army chaplains is entertained by President and Mrs. Lincoln. Baltimore Sun, 12 June 1861.

[Irwin withdraws $31.65 from Springfield Marine Bank. Pratt, Personal Finances, 176.]

President deposits May salary check for $2,083.34 in Riggs Bank. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

Witnesses experiments with gun made by Orison Blunt and writes Comdr. Dahlgren: "I really think it worthy the attention of the government." Endorsement: John A. Dahlgren to Lincoln, 10 June 1861, CW, 4:399.

[For $2.50, Joseph Gawler, cabinet maker, mounts 4 maps in the President's house. DNA—RG 217, General Accounting Office, 141-665.]

Joint Congressional Committee announces to President that Congress is ready to receive communications. Senate Journal, 8.

President's message of July 4, 1861 read before Congress. Globe, 11.

In afternoon, with family and friends, Lincoln reviews 26th Pennsylvania Regiment under Col. William F. Small and 27th Pennsylvania Regiment under Col. Einstein. N.Y. Times, 6 July 1861.

Receives June salary warrant for $2,083.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

"Capt. Butterfield wishing me to go with him to the President's—Went." Browning, Diary.

President and Postmaster Gen. Blair visit Gen. McClellan's quarters. Russell, Diary.

President deposits June salary check for $2,083.33 in Riggs Bank. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

In the evening, President Lincoln and his wife, Mary, host a White House reception. A newspaper reports, "The military display was very brilliant, and the ladies never made a finer appearance. Mrs. Lincoln attracted universal attention by her graceful bearing and high social qualities. Vice President [Hannibal] Hamlin and Speaker [of the House Galusha A.] Grow were among the guests. Generals and colonels were as thick as blackberries." New York Herald, 11 July 1861, 1:1; Sun (Baltimore, MD), 11 July 1861, 4:5; Evening Star (Washington, DC), 10 July 1861, 2:1.

President confers with Sens. Lane (Kans.) and Browning (Ill.) about Delaware Indian treaty. Browning, Diary.

Answers Senate resolution regarding appointment of Lane to brigadier general. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 5 August 1861, CW, 4:473-74.

Consults with Gen. Butler on military and slavery topics. Butler, Correspondence, 1:206.

Approves congressional resolution to observe a day of public humiliation, fasting, and prayer. Stat. L., XII, 328.

Approves act levying income tax of 3 per cent on income exceeding $800 per year, and other taxes. Stat. L., XII, 292.

Receives July salary warrant for $2,083.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

[Mrs. Lincoln borrows "Oeuvres de Victor Hugo, vol. 9" from Library of Congress. Borrowers' Ledger 1861-63, 114, Archives of the Library of Congress, Library of Congress, Washington, DC. (Oeuvres de Victor Hugo, Paris, 1846.)]

Lincoln confers with Gen. Scott about Military Dept. of Missouri, Gen. Fremont, and Gen. Hunter. Scott to Lincoln, 5 September 1861, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Appears on Pennsylvania Ave. in rain, carrying parcel, no umbrella. Russell, Diary.

Approves purchase in Europe of 100,000 muskets and "18,000 sabres" through Herman Boker & Co. Abraham Lincoln to Simon Cameron, 5 September 1861, CW, 4:509.

Receives August salary warrant for $2,083.34. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

Mrs. Lincoln and family return to Washington. National Republican (Washington, DC), 6 September 1861, 2:1; Evening Star (Washington, DC), 6 September 1861, 3:1.

[In New York, Mrs. Lincoln purchases books from Daniel Appleton and Co., in amount of $264.00. DNA—RG 217, General Accounting Office, 141-775.]

Lincoln receives request from Dr. Gurley to send Rev. Henry Hopkins of Massachusetts as chaplain to Alexandria, Va. Gurley to Lincoln, 5 October 1861, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Sec. Welles hands Lincoln resolution by Chicago church adopting national fast day. Welles to Patton, 7 October 1861, Gideon Welles Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

President receives September salary warrant for $2,083.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

Cabinet votes to acquire two steam fire engines for Washington. N.Y. Tribune, 6 November 1861.

Gen. Halleck arrives in Washington and goes to White House with Gen. McClellan to meet President and cabinet. N.Y. Times, 6 November 1861.

President interviews Massachusetts delegation consisting of James Lawrence, Dr. Ira Russell, Army surgeon, and Dwight Foster, attorney general of Massachusetts, regarding promotion of Col. Charles Devens. Memorandum: Appointment of Charles Devens, 5 November 1861, CW, 5:15.

Receives October salary warrant for $2,083.33. [Irwin withdraws $12.50 from Springfield Marine Bank. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182, 176.]

President and Secs. Cameron and Seward receive Col. David B. Birney's 23d Philadelphia Zouaves after their parade. N.Y. Times, 6 December 1861.

Lincoln proclaims treaty with Arapaho and Cheyenne Indians. National Intelligencer, 11 December 1861.

Interviews Mrs. John Nininger, sister of Gov. Alexander Ramsey (Minn.), who wants son appointed to Naval Academy, Newport, R.I. Abraham Lincoln to Gideon Welles, 5 December 1861, CW, 5:59.

Receives November salary warrant for $2,083.34. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

Transmits to Senate treaty with King of Hanover "concerning the abolition of the Stade or Brunshausen Dues" [tolls levied on vessels ascending River Elbe and passing mouth of Schwinge River]. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 5 December 1861, CW, 5:58.

President visits Gen. McClellan still confined at home with typhoid fever. Shows him dispatch from Gen. Buell relative to military situation in East Tennessee. Abraham Lincoln to Don C. Buell, 6 January 1862, CW, 5:91.

Cabinet meets at 7:30 P.M. at request of Joint Committee on Conduct of War. Lincoln rejects demand of Senator Benjamin Wade (Ohio) for removal of McClellan. Thomas Harry Williams, Lincoln and the Radicals (Madison: University of Wisconsin Press, 1941), 83.

Receives December salary warrant for $2,083.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

President recognizes Herman Michels as consul for Kingdom of Saxony for California. National Intelligencer, 11 February 1862.

[Irwin deposits $680, payment on notes of N. W. Edwards, in Springfield Marine Bank. Pratt, Personal Finances, 165.]

President receives January salary warrant for $2,083.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

Mrs. Lincoln gives White House entertainment, a feature heretofore untried in the social customs of the First Lady. Issues invitations to 600-700 people. "A very respectable if not a brilliant success. The East Room was filled with well dressed guests looking very beautiful and the [midnight] supper was magnificent." Nicolay to Bates, 2 February 1862, 11 February 1862, John G. Nicolay Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

"The supper was, in many respects, the most superb affair of the kind ever seen here." The Marine Band performs. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 6 February 1862, 2d ed., 2:1-2.

President summons cabinet to meet at 7 P.M. Probably discusses compensated emancipation. Abraham Lincoln to William H. Seward, 5 March 1862, CW, 5:144.

Receives and deposits in Riggs Bank February salary warrant for $2,083.34. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

Lincoln interviews his friend, George C. Bestor, boat builder, and sends him with note to Gen. Meigs. Abraham Lincoln to Montgomery C. Meigs, 15 March 1862, CW, 5:162.

Atty. Gen. Bates has private talk with Lincoln to warn him against extremists in Congress. Bates, Diary.

Sen. Harris (N.Y.) and G. Opdyke see President and urge appointment of Mr. Gray (probably J. G. C. Gray) as minister to Rome in case former Gov. Randall (Wis.) declines. Opdyke to Chase, 16 March 1862, Salmon P. Chase Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Sec. Stanton escorts Gen. Ethan Allen Hitchcock to consult with Lincoln regarding Gen. McClellan. Ethan A. Hitchcock, Fifty Years in Camp and Field: Diary of Major-General Ethan Allen Hitchcock, U.S.A., edited by W. A. Croffut (New York: Putnam, 1909), 439.

Col. Le Grand B. Cannon, stationed at Fortress Monroe, Va., interviews President in presence of Sens. Harris (N.Y.) and King (N.Y.) in attempt to remove difficulties presented by order to McClellan to advance toward Richmond. LeGrand B. Cannon, Personal Reminiscences of the Rebellion, 1861-1866 (New York: Burr Print. House, 1895), 14.

Lincoln assigns Gen. James S. Wadsworth to post of military governor of Washington, DC. Philadelphia News, 15 March 1862.

Interviews Sen. Foot (Vt.) regarding appropriation for new Capitol dome. Foot to Lincoln, 17 March 1862, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Approves act authorizing joint commission representing U.S., Great Britain, and France for preservation of Atlantic fisheries. Stat. L., XII, 369.

Buys $14,200 worth of Treasury notes of 1861 with accumulation of seven salary warrants, July 1861 to January 1862. Pratt, Personal Finances, 127.

President receives Sen. Wade (Ohio) and makes appointment to meet with Committee on Conduct of War in evening. Committee on Conduct of War, Report (1863), 1:93.

Sen. Browning (Ill.) has interview at night with President. Browning, Diary.

Mrs. Lincoln instructs John Hay to pay to her the White House steward's salary. Dennett, Hay Diaries and Letters, 40.

Lincoln pays $21.25 on harness bill. Lutz Account Book.

Writes check to John Hay for $1,002.19. CW, 8:489.

President signifies willingness to sign bill abolishing slavery in District of Columbia. Philadelphia News, 7 April 1862.

In evening Sen. Browning (Ill.) at White House. Browning, Diary.

President receives March salary warrant for $2,083.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

In compliance with resolution of House of Representatives sends copy of dispatch from James S. Pike, U.S. minister at The Hague, summarizing methods of taxation in Netherlands. Abraham Lincoln to the House of Representatives, 5 April 1862, CW, 5:181.

President sends to Senate treaty with "Sac and Fox, of the Missouri, and the Iowa tribes, of Indians." Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 15 April 1862, CW, 5:189.

Uses March salary warrant for $2,083.33 to purchase 1861 treasury notes. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

Recommends to Senate passage of resolution extending time for ratification of extradition treaty with Mexico. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 15 April 1862, CW, 5:189-90.

Transmits to Senate treaty with Nicaragua as approved June 26, 1860, with amendments proposed by Congress of Nicaragua. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 15 April 1862, CW, 5:190-91.

Lieutenant John Worden, commander of the U.S.S. Monitor, his eyesight still impaired from a wound received in battle with the C.S.S. Virginia, calls on President. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 6 May 1862, 2d ed., 3:5.

Samuel Strong, inventor, displays his breechloading carbine at White House. Bruce, Tools of War, 188.

Lincoln interviews Lt. Col. G. Montagu Hicks and orders his appointment as aide-de-camp to Gen. Wool with rank of colonel. Hicks to Lincoln, 22 May 1862, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

About dusk President, Secs. Stanton and Chase, and several others leave Navy Yard on board revenue cutter "Miami" for Fortress Monroe. Spend night on Potomac 15 miles below Alexandria, Va. Nicolay to Bates, 9 May 1862, John G. Nicolay Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Flower, Stanton, 154.

Receives April salary warrant for $2,083.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

President approves bill providing commissioners to Liberia and Haiti, first Negro governments to be recognized by Congress. Monaghan, Diplomat, 227.

Spanish minister presents Generals Juan Prim y Prats and Milans to President and Secretary of State William H. Seward. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 6 June 1862, 2d ed., 2:2.

Lincoln receives acclaim of Maine Republican State Convention. National Intelligencer, 10 June 1862.

Sen. Browning (Ill.) has tea in Lincoln's room. Browning, Diary.

President receives May salary warrant for $2,083.34. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

Writes Sec. Stanton privately: "The proposed reappointment of William Kellogg, Jr. to a Cadetship . . . [is] . . . painful to me. . . . the father . . . is my personal friend of more than twenty year's standing. . . . This matter touches him very deeply—the feelings of a father for a child—as he thinks, all the future of his child. I can not be the instrument to crush his heart. . . . Let the appointment be made." Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton, 5 June 1862, CW, 5:261.

President recognizes Enrique de Ainz as consul of Spain at Portland, Maine and Friedrich Kuhne as consul for Principality of Reuss Schleitz at New York. National Intelligencer, 9 July 1862.

At telegraph office in afternoon joins conversation of Sec. Stanton and Maj. Eckert. Eckert to Colburn, 5 July 1862, George B. McClellan Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Thanks Gen. McClellan for relief afforded by recent dispatches. "If you can hold your present position, we shall 'hive' the enemy yet." Abraham Lincoln to George B. McClellan, 5 July 1862, CW, 5:307.

Transmits to Senate treaty with "Sac and Fox Indians of the Mississippi." Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 5 July 1862, CW, 5:307.

In evening Sen. Browning (Ill.) and friends visit Lincoln at Soldiers' Home. Browning, Diary.

Lincoln retires early, too exhausted to keep any appointments. Bache to Nicolay, 11 July 1862, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Receives June salary warrant for $2,083.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

Mrs. Lincoln in carriage on way to Soldiers' Home tells Comdr. Dahlgren that President frequently passes sleepless nights. Extracts from Dahlgren Diary, John G. Nicolay Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

At 10 A.M. President, Secretary of State William H. Seward, and General Samuel D. Sturgis begin inspection of forts and camps on south side of Potomac between Chain Bridge and Long Bridge. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 5 August 1862, 2d ed., 3:5.

Theodore S. Fay, former minister to Switzerland, tells Lincoln Union cause is suffering "on account of a poorly defined policy." N.Y. Tribune, 6 August 1862.

President receives July salary warrant for $2,083.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

President discusses with Gen. Pope recent changes in military command. Donald, Chase Diaries, 120.

Orders Gen. Halleck to organize immediately an army for active operations from all material within his control independent of forces needed for defense of Washington and to put this army in field. Abraham Lincoln to Henry W. Halleck, 3 September 1862, CW, 5:404.

Appoints Joseph Holt as Judge Advocate General of the Army. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 4 September 1862, 2d ed., 3:5.

At Soldiers' Home confers from 9 P.M. until midnight with Secretary of State William H. Seward, just returned from New York. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 4 September 1862, 2d ed., 3:6.

Deposits April salary warrant for $2,083.33 in Riggs Bank. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

Lincoln and John Hay visit War Dept. telegraph office before breakfast. Hay, Letters and Diary.

President presents Gen. Pope's report of his Virginia campaign to members of cabinet, who decide against publication. Welles, Diary; Official Records—Armies 461-62.

Gen. McClellan orders guard established at President's residence on grounds of Soldiers' Home. McClellan to Lincoln, 5 September 1862, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

President receives August salary warrant for $2,083.34. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

Gov. Morton (Ind.) and Sec. Chase request President to furlough Indiana soldiers home to vote. Official Records—Armies 499.

Former Sen. Walker (Miss.), who sent President pamphlet on subject two weeks before, discusses with Lincoln conclusive character of decisions of accounting offices of Treasury. Memorandum, [c. 6 October 1862], CW, 5:451.

President instructs Gen. Halleck to telegraph Gen. McClellan to "cross the Potomac and give battle to the enemy or drive him south." Abraham Lincoln to George B. McClellan, 7 October 1862, CW, 5:452.

Sec. Welles out riding meets President. Welles, Diary.

Lincoln receives September salary warrant for $2,022.33 which is $61 under previous warrant as result of 3 per cent income tax deduction. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

President orders provisional court of record for Louisiana and appoints Charles A. Peabody of New York to be judge. Executive Order Establishing A Provisional Court in Louisiana, 20 October 1862, CW, 5:467-68.

Gen. John Cochrane discusses military situation with Lincoln and urges replacement of Gen. Halleck with Gen. McClellan. Cochrane to Lincoln, 26 October 1862, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln deposits May salary warrant for $2,083.34 in Riggs Bank. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

Endorses expedition of Gen. McClernand to states of Indiana, Illinois and Iowa for purpose of organizing troops: "To the end, that when a sufficient force, not required by the operations of General Grant's command, shall be raised, an expedition may be organized under General McClernand's command against Vicksburg and to clear the Mississippi river and open navigation to New Orleans." Abraham Lincoln to John A. McClernand, 20 October 1862, CW, 5:468-69.

Writes memorandum on Army of Potomac showing grand total of 231,997 troops of which 144,662 are fit for duty. Confederate Army shows total of 89,563. Memorandum on Army of the Potomac, [20 October] 1862, CW, 5:469; Memorandum on Confederate Army, [20 October] 1862, CW, 5:469-70.

Publishes notice that draftees who may claim exemption on account of alienage should apply to State Dept. or through their ministers or consuls. Notice to Aliens, 20 October 1862, CW, 5:470.

Cabinet discusses problem of securing cotton. Bates, Diary.

President directs General in Chief Halleck to order Gen. McClellan removed from command of Army of Potomac and Gen. Burnside placed in command "forthwith, or so soon as he may deem proper." Abraham Lincoln to Henry W. Halleck, [5 November 1862], CW, 5:485-86.

Receives October salary warrant for $2,022.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

Writes Col. William R. Morrison: "I can not even conjecture what juniors of yours, you suppose I contemplate promoting over you. True, seniority has not been my rule, in this connection; but in considering military merit, it seems to me the world has abundant evidence that I discard politics." Abraham Lincoln to William R. Morrison, 5 November 1862, CW, 5:486-87.

Telegraphs Cong. Moses F. Odell (N.Y.): "You are re-elected. I wish to see you at once. Will you come? Please answer." Abraham Lincoln to Moses F. Odell, 5 November 1862, CW, 5:487.

Sen. Sumner (Mass.) interviews President in interest of Gen. Butler. Benjamin F. Butler, Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences . . . Butler's Book (Boston: A. M. Thayer, 1892), 552.

President receives Senate resolution requesting "all information in his possession touching the late Indian barbarities in the State of Minnesota." Abraham Lincoln to Caleb B. Smith, 5 December 1862, CW, 5:540-41.

Receives November salary warrant for $2,022.34. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

[Irwin deposits $75 in Springfield Marine Bank, interest on Cline note. Pratt, Personal Finances, 165.]

President transmits to House of Representatives report regarding interference of U.S. minister to Mexico in favor of French. Abraham Lincoln to the House of Representatives, 5 January 1863, CW, 6:38-39.

Congratulates Gen. William S. Rosecrans on victory in Battle of Murfreesboro (Stone's River): "God bless you, and all with you!" Abraham Lincoln to William S. Rosecrans, 5 January 186[3], CW, 6:39.

Sen. Harlan (Iowa) visits President and delivers communication from Religious Society of Friends of Prairie Grove, Ark. Abraham Lincoln to Caleb Russell and Sallie A. Fenton, 5 January 1863, CW, 6:39-40.

Missouri congressman lay before President request that practice of assessments be discontinued. Abraham Lincoln to Samuel R. Curtis, 5 January 1863, CW, 6:36-38.

Lincoln receives December salary warrant for $2,022.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

Borrows from Library of Congress: "Atlantic [magazine], Jan.-June 1861." Borrowers' Ledger 1861-63, 114, Archives of the Library of Congress, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

President congratulates Francisco Solano Lopez upon his election as President of Republic of Paraguay. Abraham Lincoln to Francisco S. Lopez, 5 February 1863, CW, 6:91-92.

Transmits to Senate two conventions between U.S. and Peru for settlement of claims. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 5 February 1863, CW, 6:92; Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 5 February 1863, CW, 6:92-93.

Receives three gentlemen from Boston interested in Navy and directs them to Sec. Seward. Abraham Lincoln to William H. Seward, 5 February 1863, CW, 6:93.

Recognizes David Stackfold as consul of Argentine Republic at Boston. Washington Star, 9 February 1863.

9 P.M. President and Mrs. Lincoln have Gen. and Mrs. Marcy as guests. Invitation, 5 February 1863, George B. McClellan Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln receives January salary warrant for $2,022.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

President Lincoln writes to Major General Franz Sigel about the tone of an earlier letter he wrote to Sigel. Lincoln reveals that Brigadier General Carl Schurz "thinks I was a little cross in my late note to you." Lincoln apologizes and explains, "If I do get up a little temper I have no sufficient time to keep it up." Sigel recently complained that the President had slighted Sigel's comrade Brigadier General Julius Stahel. Abraham Lincoln to Franz Sigel, 5 February 1863, CW, 6:93.

Lincoln forwards $868, to U.S. Treasurer Francis E. Spinner. Lincoln received the money together with a letter from an anonymous writer, of Brooklyn, New York. The writer explained, "I came by [the money] in a dishonest manner . . . Being tempted, in an unguarded moment I consented to take it being very much in want of money but thanks be to my Saviour I was led by the influences of the Holy Spirit to see my great sin and to return it to you as the representative of the United States." Anonymous. "Candide Secure" to Abraham Lincoln, 2 March 1863, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Receipt from Francis E. Spinner, 5 March 1863, CW, 6:125.

Senate committee announces to President that Senate is ready to receive communications. Senate Journal, 449. Sec.

Welles spends most of evening until 11 P.M. in President's room. Welles, Diary.

Lincoln receives February salary warrant for $2,022.34. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

President by proclamation reduces scope of commercial intercourse with insurrectionary states. Proclamation about Commercial Intercourse, 2 April 1863, CW, 6:159-60.

Convinces Sec. Welles that Rear Adm. Farragut's position should be strengthened. Accordingly Welles orders Rear Adm. Du Pont to send all but two ironclads to New Orleans as soon as Charleston surrenders. Gustavus V. Fox, Confidential Correspondence of Gustavus Vasa Fox, 2 vols. (New York: n.p., 1918), 1:197; West, Welles, 231.

President and Mrs. Lincoln receive at public White House reception. Jane Grey Swisshelm, abolitionist journalist, meets Lincoln for first time. Frank Klement, "Jane Grey Swisshelm and Lincoln: A Feminist Fusses and Frets," Abraham Lincoln Quarterly 6 (December 1950):234-35.

In evening President calls at Welles' house to read letter prepared by Welles concerning privateers. Welles, Diary.

Deposits June 1862 salary warrant for $2,083.33 in Riggs Bank. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

Grand review postponed because of weather. Washington Chronicle, 7 April 1863.

President rides horseback from place to place visiting disabled soldiers. Brooks, Washington, 48.

President Lincoln, his wife Mary, their son Tad, Attorney General Edward Bates, and others visit the Army of the Potomac's headquarters. A newspaper reports, "The visit . . . has served to relieve the monotony of camp life . . . It is pleasant also to see a lady in the camp, and Mrs. Lincoln probably had a new experience in sleeping for the first time in her life in a tent." Bates recalled that the presidential party "attended the review of Cavalry—in grand style . . . over 10.000 cavalry—the grandest sight I ever saw." Evening Star (Washington, DC), 7 April 1863, 2:1; Howard K. Beale, ed, The Diary of Edward Bates 1859-1866 (Washington, DC: United States Government Printing Office, 1933), 287-288.

Receives March salary warrant for $2,022.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

Cabinet meets. President reads telegram from Gen. Hooker admitting that Confederates hold works on heights of Fredericksburg, Va. Little else of importance. Welles, Diary.

In afternoon Sen. Sumner (Mass.) and Sec. Welles at Navy Dept. discuss army under Hooker. President arrives at department and joins discussion. Welles, Diary.

Receives April salary warrant for $2,022.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

Lincoln discusses with Gen. Halleck telegram from Gen. Hooker concerning disposition of troops in opposition to Gen. R. E. Lee. U.S. Congress, Joint Committee on the Conduct of the War, Report of the Joint Committee on the Conduct of the War, 3 vols., 38th Cong., 2d sess. (Washington, DC: Government Printing Office, 1865), I, 249.

President Lincoln writes to Commander of the Army of the Potomac General Joseph Hooker, and offers a strategy to outmaneuver Confederate General Robert E. Lee: "In case you find Lee coming to the North of the Rappahannock [River], I would by no means cross to the South of it. . . . In one word, I would not take any risk of being entangled upon the river, like an ox jumped half over a fence, and liable to be torn by dogs, front and rear, without a fair chance to gore one way or kick the other." Abraham Lincoln to Joseph Hooker, 5 June 1863, CW, 6:249-51.

Reads paper prepared in reply to Cong. "Erastus Corning [N.Y.] & Others." Welles, Diary.

Interviews Cong. Fernando Wood (N.Y.). N.Y. Herald, 6 June 1863.

Receives May salary warrant for $2,022.34. [Irwin deposits $350 in Springfield Marine Bank, rent from L. A. Tilton. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182, 165.]

Special cabinet meeting at 9 A.M. continues consideration of A. H. Stephens' mission and decides that he should communicate through prescribed military channels. Welles, Diary.

Lincoln leaves telegraph office in War Dept. and arrives at Soldiers' Home about 7 P.M. Abraham Lincoln to Henry W. Halleck, 6 July 1863, CW, 6:318.

Receives June salary warrant for $2,022.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

Suggests to Gen. Halleck that he look to movements of Army of Potomac. Does Gen. Meade intend to cover Baltimore and Washington, and get enemy across river again without further collision, or does he plan to prevent his crossing and to destroy him? Abraham Lincoln to Henry W. Halleck, 6 July 1863, CW, 6:318.

Lincoln authorizes Gen. Halleck to inform Gen. Meade that government is not "demanding of him to bring on a general engagement with Lee as soon as possible." Abraham Lincoln to Henry W. Halleck, 29 July 1863, CW, 6:354.

Requests sec. of war to consult with general in chief on subject of organizing force to go to western Texas. Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton, 29 July 1863, CW, 6:354-55.

Deposits July 1862 salary warrant for $2,083.33 in Riggs Bank. Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

President interviews Patrick Murphy of New York, father of Col. Murphy, regarding employment. Abraham Lincoln to Hiram Barney, 1 August 1863, CW, 6:361.

J. G. Hamilton of Illinois sees President in interest of William T. Smithson, held in Old Capitol Prison, 1st St., on charge of treason. Endorsement Concerning William T. Smithson, 1 August 1863, CW, 6:361.

President transmits to adjutant general petition of citizens of Shenandoah Valley requesting that Gen. Milroy be restored to command. DNA—WR RG 107, Off. Sec. War, Register of Letters Received, EB 3, Entry 117.

President and John Hay attend dedication of new printing office, home of Washington "Chronicle," on 9th St. Hay, Letters and Diary.

President converts eleven salary drafts, August 1862 to June 1863, amounting to $22,306.67 into U.S. treasury loan certificate bearing 5 per cent interest. Washington Chronicle, 17 October 1864; Pratt, Personal Finances, 182.

Cong. Boutwell (Mass.) interviews President on Louisiana affairs. Abraham Lincoln to Nathaniel P. Banks, 5 August 1863, CW, 6:364-66.

Lincoln receives July salary warrant for $2,022.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

President Lincoln writes to General Nathaniel P. Banks regarding Louisiana's possible readmission into the Union. Lincoln writes, "I would be glad for her to make a new Constitution recognizing the emancipation proclamation . . . And . . . to adopt some practical system by which the two races could gradually live themselves out of their old relation to each other, and both come out better prepared for the new. Education for young blacks should be included in the plan." Lincoln adds, "If these views can . . . giv[e] . . . impetus, to action there, I shall be glad for you to use them prudently for that object." Abraham Lincoln to Nathaniel P. Banks, 5 August 1863, CW, 6:364-66.

Telegraphs Cincinnati "Gazette": "Please send me your present posting as to Kentucky election." Abraham Lincoln to the Cincinnati Gazette, 5 August 1863, CW, 6:366.

Reviews production of gunpowder by Capt. Diller and Dr. Charles M. Wetherill in letter to I. Newton and discusses Wetherill's salary. Abraham Lincoln to Isaac Newton, 5 August 1863, CW, 6:367-68.

President Lincoln writes to Major General James Blunt, who is feuding with Kansas Governor Thomas Carney. Carney, whom Blunt called "a theif and a liar," informed Lincoln that Blunt allowed "Citizens" to "execut[e]" two men who had been accused of "robbery." Lincoln notes that he has been satisfied with Blunt's past performance, "[but] to take men charged with no offence against the military, out of the hands of the courts, to be turned over to a mob to be hanged, can find no precedent or principle to justify it." James G. Blunt to Abraham Lincoln, 31 July 1863, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.; Abraham Lincoln to James G. Blunt, 18 August 1863, CW, 6:395-97; Thomas Carney to Abraham Lincoln, 25 June 1863, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, D.C.

In afternoon Lincoln and C. M. Spencer, accompanied by Robert and John Hay, leave White House and walk to Treasury Park, where they test Spencer rifle. Bruce, Tools of War, 262-63.

Lincoln buys loan certificate for $3,874.73 with July salary warrant for $2,022.33 and $1,852.40 in greenbacks. Pratt, Personal Finances, 127-28, 183.

President interviews Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr., and directs him to quartermaster general. Abraham Lincoln to Montgomery C. Meigs, 5 September 1863, CW, 6:432-33.

Receives August salary warrant for $2,022.34. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

Writes former Cong. Segar (Va.) of dispatch from Maj. Henry Z. Hayner reporting that people are jubilant over presidential order ending collection of lighthouse assessment as victory over government extorted by fear. "No dollar shall be refunded by my order, until it shall appear that my act in the case has been accepted in the right spirit." Abraham Lincoln to Joseph Segar, 5 September 1863, CW, 6:434.

President, in answer to petition of delegation from Missouri and Kansas, declines to remove Gen. Schofield. Abraham Lincoln to Charles D. Drake and Others, 5 October 1863, CW, 6:499-504.

Receives September salary warrant for $2,022.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

President confers with former Cong. Benjamin F. Flanders (La.) and special agent of treasury regarding efforts to establish true state government and writes Gen. Banks of disappointment that nothing is being done. Abraham Lincoln to Nathaniel P. Banks, 5 November 1863, CW, 7:1-2.

Receives committee from African Civilization Society with petition asking for $5,000. Mitchell to Lincoln, 5 November 1863, John G. Nicolay Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Address to Lincoln, 5 November 1863, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Rides over to Georgetown Heights in afternoon accompanied by John Hay. Dennett, Hay Diaries and Letters, 116.

Receives October salary warrant for $2,022.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

John Nicolay returns from Rocky Mountains, entirely restored to health. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 5 November 1863, 2d ed., 2:1.

10 A.M. President telegraphs Mrs. Lincoln at Metropolitan Hotel, New York: "All doing well." Abraham Lincoln to Mary Lincoln, 5 December 1863, CW, 7:34.

Is toasted at banquet by city authorities to commemorate turning of Potomac water into aqueduct. Washington Chronicle, 7 December 1863.

Receives November salary warrant for $2,022.34. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

President receives joint committee from 38th Congress and announces that Annual Message will be communicated to Congress tomorrow at 12:30 P.M. Senate Journal, 8.

Annual report describes past year as one of health, sufficient harvests, improved conditions in national affairs, and peace with foreign powers. Treaties with Great Britain have suppressed African slave trade and adjusted possessory claims in Washington Territory. Negotiations with Spain, Chile, Peru, Nicaragua, and Colombia have been satisfactory. Foreigners within lines of insurgents are classed as belligerents, and naturalized persons must serve in military. Condition of organized territories is generally satisfactory. Under sharp discipline of civil war, Nation is beginning a new life. Operations of Treasury during last year have been successfully conducted. Pay of Army and Navy promptly met. People have borne burdens cheerfully. Blockade is increasing in efficiency; but illicit trade is not entirely suppressed. Production of war vessels has created new form of naval power. Post office may become self-supporting in few years. In Dept. of Interior public lands are being taken up, legislation is needed for Indian system, consideration should be given to enlarging water connections between Mississippi River and northeastern seaboard. When Congress assembled year ago, tone of public feeling and opinion at home and abroad was not satisfactory. With emancipation and employment of Negro troops there is new reckoning. Crisis which threatened to divide friends of Union is past. Looking to resumption of national authority within states, proclamation of amnesty and reconstruction is thought fit. State governments set up under prescribed mode will be recognized. War power is still main reliance. Chief care must be directed to Army and Navy. Annual Message to Congress, 8 December 1863, CW, 7:36-53.

President issues Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction whereby: 1. Persons in rebellion, with certain exceptions, who take oath to support Constitution are granted full pardon. 2. Exceptions are civil, diplomatic, and specified defense agents of Confederate government, and persons guilty of mistreating Negro prisoners of war. 3. Governments reestablished as prescribed in rebellious states shall be recognized as free governments of such states. 4. President will not object to provisions adopted by reestablished governments in relation to freed people. 5. Proclamation has no reference to states wherein loyal state governments have been maintained. 6. Congress shall have sole right of admitting members representing reestablished governments. Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction, 8 December 1863, CW, 7:53-56.

[This proclamation is authority for pardons granted by Lincoln throughout remainder of war.] Lincoln sends "my profoundest gratitude" to Gen. Grant and his command for fighting at Chattanooga and Knoxville. Abraham Lincoln to Ulysses S. Grant, 8 December 1863, CW, 7:53. Deposits in Riggs Bank November salary warrant for $2,022.34. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

Nominates "Commander D. D. Porter, to be a Rear Admiral in Navy, on the Active List, from the 4th. July 1863." Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 8 December 1863, CW, 7:56-57.

Recommends to Congress that "Capt. John Rodgers, U.S. Navy, receive vote of thanks" for skill and gallantry exhibited in engagement with rebel steamer "Fingal," alias "Atlanta." Abraham Lincoln to the Senate and House of Representatives, 8 December 1863, CW, 7:57.

President transmits to Congress communications from secretary of war and provost marshal general relating to joint resolution, approved December 23, 1863, prohibiting payment of bounties to veteran volunteers after January 5, 1864. "I feel constrained to recommend a re-consideration of the subject." Abraham Lincoln to the Senate and House of Representatives, 5 January 1864, CW, 7:107-8.

Sends Gen. Nathan Kimball to Arkansas with blank books in which to record names of persons taking oath of December 8, 1863. Abraham Lincoln to Frederick Steele, 5 January 1864, CW, 7:108-9.

Cabinet meets with only few members present. Welles, Diary.

President telegraphs Mrs. Lincoln in Philadelphia: "All very well." Abraham Lincoln to Mary Todd Lincoln, 5 January 1864, CW, 7:106.

Receives December salary warrant for $2,022.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

Asks H. T. Blow, president of Western Academy of Art, to thank John W. Schaerff, artist and lithographer at St. Louis, for "photograph of Mr. Schaerpp's picture which you have had the kindness to deliver." Abraham Lincoln to Henry T. Blow, 5 January 1864, CW, 7:105-6.

President establishes western base of Sierra Nevada Mountains relative to construction of Central Pacific Railroad. Order Fixing Western Base of Union Pacific Railroad, 12 January 1864, CW, 7:122.

Cabinet meets, with three members present. Welles, Diary.

"The President's reception this evening passed off very pleasantly, although not so largely attended as usual. . . . President Lincoln appeared in excellent health." New York Herald, 13 January 1864; Daily National Republican (Washington, DC), 13 January 1864, 2d ed., 1:7-2:1.

Lincoln devotes salary warrants, August 1863, September 1863, October 1863 and December 1863, to purchase of $8,000 Treasury notes. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

Transmits to Senate communications regarding "alleged exceptional treatment of Kansas troops when captured by those in rebellion." Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 12 January 1864, CW, 7:123.

Associate Supreme Court Justice David Davis and friends visit Lincoln in afternoon. David Davis to Abraham Lincoln, 5 February 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Receives January salary warrant for $2,022.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

Transmits to Senate report from secretary of state regarding reciprocity treaty with Sandwich Islands. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 5 February 1864, CW, 7:169.

Lincoln writes a comment on a letter addressed to Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton from Richard M. Edwards, who seeks clarification regarding a United States "oath of office requir[ement]." Edwards, of Tennessee, wishes to lead a Union regiment, but previously, he was "forced . . . to take an oath 'to support the confederate constitution.'" Lincoln writes, "On principle I dislike an oath which requires a man to swear he has not done wrong. It rejects the Christian principle of forgiveness on terms of repentance. I think it is enough if the man does no wrong hereafter." Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton, 5 February 1864, CW, 7:169-70.

President Lincoln and his son attend Grover's Theatre to see Felicita Vestvali in The Duke's Motto. Daily National Republican, 6 February 1864, 2d ed., 2:2.

Rear Adm. Dahlgren calls at White House for news of his son, Ulric. Abraham Lincoln to Benjamin F. Butler, 4 March 1864, CW, 7:222.

H. Villard interviews Lincoln for permission to publish letters exchanged between President and Secretary of the Treasury Chase relating to Pomeroy secret circular. Abraham Lincoln to Salmon P. Chase, 4 March 1864, CW, 7:222-23.

J. W. White, New York antislavery leader, calls on Lincoln and suggests that Gen. Grant be made general in chief responsible only to President. White to Lincoln, 4 March 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

"A pleasant Cabinet meeting." Chase and Postmaster Gen. Blair absent. Secretaries Seward and Stanton have private laugh about what they regard as Chase's "dilemma" concerning decision to run for President. Welles, Diary.

President and family visit Grover's Theatre to see Edwin Booth play the title role in Edward Bulwer-Lytton's Richelieu. This 1839 play originated the adage, "The pen is mightier than the sword." Washington Chronicle, 5 March 1864; Evening Star (Washington, DC), 4 March 1864, 1:5.

Lincoln deposits January salary warrant for $2,022.33 in Riggs Bank. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

Writes memorandum about churches: "I have written before, and now repeat, the United States Government must not undertake to run the churches. . . . It will not do for the United States to appoint trustees, supervisors, or other agents for the churches." Memorandum about Churches, 4 March 1864, CW, 7:223.

President proclaims ratification of treaty with Great Britain settling claims of Hudson's Bay and Puget's Sound Agricultural Companies. Washington Chronicle, 11 March 1864.

Receives February salary warrant for $2,022.34. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

Mrs. Lincoln holds Saturday afternoon reception. Washington National Republican, 5 March 1864.

President postpones regular Tuesday evening reception one week because of inclement weather. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 5 April 1864, 2d ed., 2:1.

Dennis F. Hanks, relative and lifelong friend of Lincoln, thanks him for $50 check. Hanks to Lincoln, 5 April 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln, accompanied by Mrs. Lincoln, visits Grover's Theatre to hear Friedrich von Flotow's romantic comic opera Martha; or, The Fair of Richmond sung by the Arion Society with the Grand Orchestra from the Academy of Music, New York. Evening Star, 6 April 1864, 2d ed., 2:1.

Receives March salary warrant for $2,022.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

President Lincoln writes to Mrs. Horace (Mary) Mann, of Concord, Massachusetts. He acknowledges receipt of a petition signed by 195 "persons under eighteen, praying that I would free all slave children." Lincoln writes, "Please tell these little people I am very glad their young hearts are so full of just and generous sympathy, and that, while I have not the power to grant all they ask, I trust they will remember that God has, and that, as it seems, He wills to do it." Concord Massachusetts Children to Abraham Lincoln, April 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Abraham Lincoln to Mrs. Horace Mann, 5 April 1864, CW, 7:287; Mary Mann to Abraham Lincoln, 20 April 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

In evening Lincoln interviews Congs. Smith (Ky.) and Ashley (Ohio). Hay, Letters and Diary.

Receives April salary warrant for $2,022.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

Lincoln writes to octogenarian Mrs. Abner (Sarah) Bartlett, of Medford, Massachusetts, and thanks her for the "very excellent pair of socks of your own knitting, which you did me the honor to send." Lincoln adds, "I accept them as a very comfortable article to wear; but more gratefully as an evidence, of the patriotic devotion which, at your advanced age, you bear to our great and just cause. May God give you yet many happy days." Abraham Lincoln to Mrs. Abner Bartlett, 5 May 1864, CW, 7:331.

Authorizes and requires Secs. Chase and Stanton to allow exportation of horses bought for personal use of French Emperor and of Captain General of Cuba. Abraham Lincoln to Salmon P. Chase and Edwin M. Stanton, 5 May 1864, CW, 7:331.

President interviews Prof. Eben N. Horsford of Cambridge, Mass., and Lewis H. Morgan, anthropologist of Rochester, N.Y., regarding Pvt. James McCarthy, Co. K, 140th New York Regiment, under sentence for attempt to desert. Abraham Lincoln to George G. Meade, 6 June 1864, CW, 7:378.

Grants audience to Stephen C. Massett, lecturer, and gives him card of introduction to Prof. Henry. Massett to Lincoln, 6 June 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Consults Sec. Chase about collector of customs at New York. Official Records—Armies 600-3.

Listens while John Hay reads letter from John Nicolay describing pre-convention activities in Baltimore. Instructs Hay to reply. Wishes not to interfere in nomination of Vice President and has no suggestion in regard to platform or organization of convention. Dennett, Hay Diaries and Letters, 186; Endorsement Concerning Leonard Swett and Joseph Holt, [6 June 1864], CW, 7:376-78.

Consults at length with Sen. Lane (Kans.) about national political situation and outlook. William O. Stoddard, Inside the White House in War Times (New York: C. L. Webster, 1890), 240-41.

Receives May salary warrant for $2,022.34. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

Writes Gen. Henry W. Slocum at Vicksburg: "My friend, Thomas A. Marshall, . . . has some difficulty in managing a plantation in your Department. . . . I personally know, so far as such things can be known that Mr. Marshall is loyal, truthful, and honorable; and that I shall be glad for him to be obliged in any not unreasonable way." Abraham Lincoln to Henry W. Slocum, 6 June 1864, CW, 7:378-79.

Frederick C. Meyer, chairman, Baltimore Convention, telegraphs Lincoln: "The Convention has just been called to order everything progressing." Meyer to Lincoln, 7 June 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

President interviews Burton C. Cook, chairman of Illinois delegation to Baltimore Convention. Charles E. Hamlin, Life and Times of Hannibal Hamlin (Cambridge: Riverside Press, 1899), 474.

Great Central Fair of U.S. Sanitary Commission opens in Philadelphia. President unable to accept invitation to dedicate event. Welsh to Lincoln, 23 May 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

9 P.M. Marshal Lamon telegraphs Lincoln from Baltimore Convention: "Enthusiastic unanimity beyond even my expectations. Preliminaries not yet settled. Nomination to be made tomorrow." Lamon to Lincoln, 7 June 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln deposits May salary warrant for $2,022.34 in Riggs Bank. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

Mrs. Lincoln goes to see opera Barber of Seville at Grover's Theatre. Fox, Diary, Gist-Blair Family Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Evening Star (Washington, DC), 7 June 1864, 1:4.

Lincoln addresses 130th Ohio Volunteers, 100-day troops recently arrived in Washington. Remarks to One Hundred Thirtieth Ohio Regiment, 11 June 1864, CW, 7:388-89.

Confers with Atty. Gen. Bates, who protests confiscation Orders Nos. 30 and 33 of Gen. Wallace at Baltimore. Bates, Diary.

Approves act providing for execution of treaties between U.S. and foreign nations regarding consular jurisdiction over crews of foreign vessels in U.S. waters and ports. Stat. L., XIII, 121.

Turns over to secretary of treasury for reinvestment salary warrants for February 1864 and March 1864, with balance of $89 from purchase of notes on January 12, 1864, and all his government securities, total amount $54,515.07. Pratt, Personal Finances, 128, 183.

President suspends writ of habeas corpus and establishes martial law in Kentucky. Proclamation Suspending Writ of Habeas Corpus, 5 July 1864, CW, 7:425-27.

Cabinet meets. Sec. Fessenden attends for first time. President more formal than usual. Welles, Diary.

Receives June salary warrant for $2,022.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

President Lincoln writes to New York Tribune editor Horace Greeley in response to Greeley's letter indicating that the Confederate President is ready to negotiate a peace settlement. Lincoln responds, "If you can find, any person anywhere professing to have any proposition of Jefferson Davis in writing, for peace, embracing the restoration of the Union and abandonment of slavery, what ever else it embraces . . . he may come to me with you, and that if he really brings such proposition, he shall . . . have safe conduct, with the paper . . . to the point where you shall have met him." Abraham Lincoln to Horace Greeley, 9 July 1864, CW, 7:435-36.

Lincoln deposits June salary warrant for $2,022.33 in Riggs Bank. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

Telegraphs J. W. Garrett: "What have you heard about a battle at Monococy [Monocacy] to-day? We have nothing about it here except what you say." Abraham Lincoln to John W. Garrett, 9 July 1864, CW, 7:434-35.

Gen. Rosecrans telegraphed President on July 8, 1864: "A telegram from Secretary of War says you direct the release of Dr. [James A.] Barrett [one of several purported leaders of Order of American Knights]. . . . I respectfully request a revision of the order." Lincoln replies: "When did the Sec. of War telegraph you to release Dr. Barrett? If it is an old thing, let it stand till you hear further." Abraham Lincoln to William S. Rosecrans, 9 July 1864, CW, 7:436.

Reviews 31 court martial cases. CW, 8:546.

President receives note from Sec. Stanton that Gen. Grant is at War Dept. Replies: "I will come over in a few minutes." Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton, [5 August 1864], CW, 7:482.

Cabinet meets. Only four members present. Welles, Diary.

Atty. Gen. Bates calls on President to deliver letter of Col. James O. Broadhead, provost marshal general of Missouri, on Missouri affairs. Bates, Diary.

Lincoln interviews Gen. Sheridan, who has been called to Washington and ordered to join Grant at Monocacy Junction. Philip H. Sheridan, Personal Memoirs of P. H. Sheridan, 2 vols. (New York: C. L. Webster, 1888), 1:463-64.

In evening Sec. Seward reads Davis Protest [Wade-Davis Manifesto] to Lincoln, who wants to know if protestors intend openly to oppose his election. Butler, Correspondence, 5:8.

Lincoln receives July salary warrant for $1,981.67, reduced $101.66 by income tax enacted June 30, 1864. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

President receives Blas Bruzual, minister from Venezuela, and replies to speech. Reply to Blas Bruzual, 5 September 1864, CW, 7:536-37.

At 12 M. salutes fired, as ordered by President on September 3, 1864. Henry J. Raymond, The Life and Public Services of Abraham Lincoln . . . Together with his State Papers, including his Speeches, Addresses, Messages, Letters, and Proclamations and the Closing Scenes Connected with his Life and Death (New York: Derby & Miller, 1865), 546.

Lincoln receives August salary warrant for $1,981.67. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

Early in morning President at Navy Dept. to discuss transfer of naval prisoners. Leaves and returns in hour with Secretary of State Seward. President, Seward, and Secretary of the Navy Welles go to War Department to see Secretary of War Stanton and Generals Hitchcock and Halleck. They decide to effect exchange as arranged by Welles through military. Welles, Diary.

President sends Private Secretary John G. Nicolay to Missouri to learn election sympathies of Union men. John G. Nicolay to Abraham Lincoln, 10 October 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Daily National Republican (Washington, DC), 6 October 1864, 2d ed., 2:4.

Receives September salary warrant for $1,981.66. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

Writes General Grant regarding contemplated exchange of naval prisoners through military lines: "I hope you may find it consistent to let it go forward under the general supervision of Gen. Butler." Abraham Lincoln to Ulysses S. Grant, 5 October 1864, CW, 8:36-37.

Lincoln sends autographed photograph to Mrs. Henry A. Wise of Boston for use of National Sailors' Fair. Abraham Lincoln to Charlotte B. Wise, 5 November 1864, CW, 8:92-93.

Receives October salary warrant for $1,981.67. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

Loans M. B. Church, former law student in office of Lincoln & Herndon, $260 for five months. [This was never repaid. Mrs. Lincoln requested administrator not to try to collect it.] Pratt, Personal Finances, 82.

President directs Gen. Butler to avoid clash between U.S. military forces and state militia during election in New York. Butler, Correspondence, 5:329.

Orders five-day leave, with pass and transportation to and from Philadelphia, for Lt. A. W. White. Order Concerning A. W. White, 7 November 1864, CW, 8:95.

Deposits April salary warrant for $2,022.33 and July salary warrant for $1,981.67 in Riggs Bank. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

Elizabeth S. Comstock, Quaker minister, pays evening call; reads to Lincoln from Book of Isaiah, 9th to 13th verses. "Mr. Lincoln was highly gratified with the interview, and before taking her leave she kneeled in prayer, while he joined in the reverend attitude." Armory Square Hospital Gazette (Washington, DC), 26 November 1864.

President confers with William P. Wood, superintendent, Old Capitol Prison, regarding Negro soldier sentenced to die. Grants respite of one week. [Soldier hanged 25th.] Washington Chronicle, 19 November 1864.

Proclaims treaty and convention between U.S. and Belgium for abolition of Scheldt Dues. Washington Chronicle, 30 November 1864.

Deposits September salary warrant for $1,981.66 in Riggs Bank. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

The Rev. and Mrs. Phineas D. Gurley are dinner guests. CW, 8:567.

President interviews A. H. Markland, who leaves for Savannah, Ga., to meet Gen. Sherman. Dennison to Lincoln, 5 December 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lord Lyons takes leave of President and Sec. Seward. Goes to New York to improve his health. Washington Chronicle, 7 December 1864.

President, with Mrs. Lincoln, Secretary of State Seward, and Secretaries Nicolay and Hay, attends Grover's Theatre for performance of Charles Gounod's Faust by Grand German Opera Company. ["Robert Le Diable" was postponed.] Washington National Republican, 6 December 1864; National Intelligencer, 5 December 1864; Washington Chronicle, 4 December 1864; Evening Star (Washington, DC), 6 December 1864, 2d ed., 2:1.

Lincoln receives November salary warrant for $1,981.67. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

President recommends to Senate that Comdr. William H. Macomb (USN) be advanced in grade 10 numbers for distinguished conduct at capture of Plymouth, N.C., and that Lt. Comdr. James B. Thornton (USN), executive officer of U.S.S. "Kearsarge," be advanced in grade 10 numbers for faithful discharge of duties in action against Confederate steamer "Alabama" on June 19, 1864. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 5 December 1864, CW, 8:133-34.

Recommends to Congress that Lt. [Lt. Comdr. as of October 27, 1864, by retroactive promotion] William B. Cushing (USN) receive vote of thanks from Congress for destroying Confederate steamer "Albemarle" on October 27, 1864, and that Capt. [Commodore as of June 19, 1864, by retroactive promotion] John A. Winslow (USN) receive vote of thanks from Congress for skill and gallantry while commanding "Kearsarge" at time "Alabama" was destroyed. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate and House of Representatives, 5 December 1864, CW, 8:134-35; Abraham Lincoln to the Senate and House of Representatives, 5 December 1864, CW, 8:135.

Lincoln sends for O. H. Browning in morning. Talks about Emily Todd Helm and Martha Todd White, who have cotton to sell. Issues passes for J W. Singleton to go south and visit trading posts. Browning, Diary.

Authorizes Asst. Sec. Dana to perform duties of secretary of war in absence of Sec. Stanton . DNA—WR RG 107, Off. Sec. War, Orders and Endorsements, BB 15/6237.

Receives committee of Democratic senators from Maryland asking that State Sen.-elect Levin L. Waters be released from military custody. Committee to Lincoln, 5 January 1865, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Receives December salary warrant for $1,981.66 and tucks it away in desk. [This is one of four found in desk after his death.] Pratt, Personal Finances, 184.

Telegraphs Gen. Grant: "Richard T. Jacob, Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky, is at the Spotswood-House in Richmond under an order of Gen. Burbridge not to return to Kentucky. Please communicate leave to him to pass your lines, and come to me here at Washington." Abraham Lincoln to Ulysses S. Grant, 5 January 186[5], CW, 8:198.

Returns to House of Representatives, for revision, joint resolution regarding internal revenue act. Abraham Lincoln to the House of Representatives, 5 January 1865, CW, 8:199.

Issues order permitting Robert E. Coxe to bring products through military lines in compliance with regulations of treasury. Order Permitting Robert E. Coxe to Bring Products through the Lines, 5 January 1865, CW, 8:199-200.

Writes Stanton that "while Gen. Sherman's 'get a good ready' is appreciated, and is not to be overlooked, time, now that the enemy is wavering, is more important than ever before. Being on the down-hill, & some what confused, keeping him going. Please say so much to Genl. S." Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton, 5 January 1865, CW, 8:201.

Cabinet meets. Welles, Diary.

President receives telegram from Gen. Grant requesting prompt action in removing Gen. Butler from command. Benjamin F. Butler, Autobiography and Personal Reminiscences . . . Butler's Book (Boston: A. M. Thayer, 1892), 829.

Meets with Horace Greeley. Daily National Republican (Washington, DC), 6 January 1865, 3d ed., 2:1.

Deposits October salary warrant for $1,981.67 in Riggs Bank. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

Scolds Gen. Napoleon J. T. Dana for issuing order requiring affidavits of ownership and control over products transported under treasury regulations. Abraham Lincoln to Napoleon J. T. Dana, 6 January 1865, CW, 8:201-3.

Writes check to "Self" for $725.00. CW, 8:575.

Cabinet meets. Welles, Diary.

President Lincoln writes to Secretary of State William H. Seward and instructs him to "proceed to Fortress-Monroe, Virginia," to "informally confer" with a Confederate peace commission, which includes Alexander H. Stephens, John A. Campbell, and Robert M. T. Hunter. Lincoln directs Seward to inform the participants of the President's stance on "national authority...Slavery...[and a] cessation of hostilities." Lincoln pledges that he will ponder any of the commission's proposals as long as they are "not inconsistent with" the positions that he has outlined. Abraham Lincoln to William H. Seward, 31 January 1865, CW, 8:250-51.

O. H. Browning and J. W. Singleton arrive at White House as President leaves for theater. They arrange meeting for following day. Browning, Diary.

At 11 P.M. Lincoln locates document relative to Confederate commissioners at Fortress Monroe and sends it to Sec. Seward. Seward to Lincoln, 31 January 1865, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Deposits November salary warrant for $1,981.67 in Riggs Bank. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

Thanks Cong. Cox (Ohio) for speech: "I sought it for the humor said to be in it; but while it meets expectations in that respect, it has a far higher merit." Abraham Lincoln to Samuel S. Cox, 31 January 1865, CW, 8:249.

President interviews Committee of Board of Supervisors of New York regarding troop quotas. Abraham Lincoln to James B. Fry, 6 February 1865, CW, 8:262-63.

Establishes board to examine into proper quotas and credits of respective states. Order to Make Corrections in the Draft, 6 February 1865, CW, 8:264-65.

Public reception at White House from 8:30 to 11 P.M. draws largest crowd of the season thus far. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 6 February 1865, 2d ed., 2:1, 7 February 1865, 3d ed., 2:4.

Lincoln receives January salary warrant for $1,981.67. Pratt, Personal Finances, 184.

Lincoln converses with former Congressman John T. Stuart (Ill.) and gives him card to Hanson A. Risley. Abraham Lincoln to Hanson A. Risley, 6 March 1865, CW, 8:337.

Senate committee announces to President that Senate is ready to receive communications. Senate Journal, 348; Daily National Republican (Washington, DC), 6 March 1865, 2d ed., Extra, 2:6.

At noon President receives diplomatic corps. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 6 March 1865, 2d ed., 2:4.

Poses for photograph by Henry F. Warren of Waltham, Mass. Frederick H. Meserve and Carl Sandburg, The Photographs of Abraham Lincoln (New York: Harcourt Brace, 1944), 6 March 1865.

In conference with Marcus L. Ward, philanthropist, "soldiers' friend," and later governor of New Jersey, reiterates value of Vice President Johnson in work before administration. Washington Chronicle, 23 April 1865.

Secretary of the Treasury William P. Fessenden resigns. Josiah G. Holland, The Life of Abraham Lincoln (Springfield, MA: G. Bill, 1866), 505.

Chief Justice Chase consults with President an hour in effort to exempt counties in eastern Virginia from "insurrectionary proclamation." Welles, Diary.

Nominates Comptroller of Currency Hugh McCulloch as secretary of treasury. Daily National Republican (Washington, DC), 6 March 1865, 2d ed., Extra, 2:4; Arnold, 628.

Notifies Senator Charles Sumner (Mass.): "Unless you send me word to the contrary, I shall this evening call with my carriage at your house, to take you with me to the Inauguration Ball." Abraham Lincoln to Charles Sumner, 6 March 1865, CW, 8:337.

Sometime after 10 P.M., President Lincoln and his wife, Mary, arrive at the Patent Office, where they attend the inaugural ball. A newspaper reports, "Mrs. Lincoln . . . wore a white silk skirt and boddice, an elaborately-worked white lace dress over the silk skirt . . . The President was dressed in black, with white kid gloves. . . . Shortly after midnight the Presidential party were escorted to the supper room." After dinner, "President Lincoln and party withdrew about one o'clock . . . It is estimated that not less than four thousand persons were present at this ball." Evening Star (Washington, DC), 7 March 1865, 2d ed., Extra, 2:4-5.

Lincoln receives February salary warrant for $1,976.22. Pratt, Personal Finances, 184.

Writes Sec. Seward: "I have some wish that Thomas D. Jones, of Cincinnati, and John J. Piatt [poet], now of this city, should have some of those moderate sized consulates which facilitate artists a little [in] their profession. Please watch for chances." Abraham Lincoln to William H. Seward, 6 March 1865, CW, 8:337.

President Lincoln issues a proclamation in which he commands "all deserters to return to their proper posts." Lincoln stipulates, "[A]ll deserters, who shall . . . on or before the tenth day of May 1865, return to service or report themselves to a Provost Marshal, shall be pardoned, on condition that they return to their regiments and companies, or to such other organizations as they may be assigned to, and serve the remainder of their original terms of enlistment and, in addition thereto, a period equal to the time lost by desertion." Proclamation Offering Pardon to Deserters, 11 March 1865, CW, 8:349-50.

Sends William Van Dalsan to Sec. Stanton with note. Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton, 11 March 1865, CW, 8:351.

Senate committee notifies President of adjournment unless he has further communications. Senate Journal, 355.

O. H. Browning and former Judge Hughes see President about schemes of J. W. Singleton to make millions trading in produce from southern states. Browning, Diary.

President discusses for hour terms of draft with delegation from first congressional district of Pennsylvania. Randall to Lincoln, 18 March 1865, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Mrs. Lincoln, assisted by President, holds her last afternoon reception of season from 1 to 5 P.M., with music provided by the Marine Band. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 11 March 1865, 2d ed., 2:4.

Nominates Private Secretary John G. Nicolay as consul in Paris at salary of $5,000, and Senate immediately and unanimously confirms the appointment. Nicolay to Bates, 12 March 1865, John G. Nicolay Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Evening Star (Washington, DC), 13 March 1865, 2d ed., Extra, 2:4.

At 9 A.M. President comes ashore in Rear Adm. Porter's barge and goes to army headquarters. Bates, Telegraph Office, 357.

Again meets former Assoc. Justice Campbell, to discuss how Virginia can be brought back into Union. Campbell to Anderson, 7 April 1865, Edwin M. Stanton Papers, Library of Congress, Washington DC; Abraham Lincoln to John A. Campbell, [5 April 1865], CW, 8:386-87.

After morning meeting with Campbell, President leaves Richmond for City Point. Abraham Lincoln to William H. Seward, 5 April 1865, CW, 8:387; Official Records—Armies 1, XLVI, pt. 3, 575.

President replies to Seward: "Yours of to-day received. I think there is no probability of my remaining here more than two days longer. If that is too long come down. I passed last night at Richmond and have just returned." Abraham Lincoln to William H. Seward, 5 April 1865, CW, 8:387.

At 6 P.M. receives message that Sec. Seward has been thrown from carriage and dangerously injured. Stanton to Lincoln, 5 April 1865, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

[Receives March salary warrant for $1,981.67. Pratt, Personal Finances, 184.]

[Mrs. Lincoln, accompanied by Senator Charles Sumner (Mass.), Senator Harlan (Iowa) and family, Mrs. Elizabeth Keckley, and Marquis de Chambrun, leaves Washington at 11 A.M. aboard steamer Monohasset for City Point. Daily National Republican (Washington, DC), 5 April 1865, 2d ed., Extra, 2:4; Evening Star (Washington, DC), 5 April 1865, 2d ed., 2:5; Elizabeth Keckley, Behind the Scenes: Thirty Years a Slave, and Four Years in the White House (1868: reprint, Buffalo, NY: Stansil and Lee, 1931), 162-64.]