President recognizes Pedro Pablo Ortiz as vice consul of Republic of Chile for port of New York. National Republican (Washington, DC), 10 December 1861, 2:6; National Intelligencer, 10 December 1861.

Lt. Barstow of Gen. Dix's staff delivers to Lincoln Japanese sword reported stolen in Baltimore. N.Y. Times, 8 December 1861.

Mrs. Lincoln holds morning reception. N.Y. Times, 8 December 1861.