Lincoln thanks son of Henry Clay for snuffbox that belonged to "your great and patriotic father." Abraham Lincoln to John M. Clay, 9 August 1862, CW, 5:363-64.

Suggests to Sec. Stanton that "Rafael Repeater" be brought to attention of Ordnance Bureau. Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton, 9 August 1862, CW, 5:365.

President Lincoln writes to the Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles regarding an age requirement affecting the appointment of William F. Hall. Lincoln writes, "It is said to be a mistake of a clerk that Midshipmen, when appointed must be between the ages of fourteen and seventeen, where-as Congress actually voted "between fourteen and eighteen." Lincoln approves Hall's appointment "with the understanding that I may require him to resign if Congress, at the next session does not correct this mistake." Abraham Lincoln to Gideon Welles, 9 August 1862, Private Collection.