President sends John Hay to Fortress Monroe, Va., with Asst. Sec. Fox for conference with Gen. Butler. Abraham Lincoln to Gustavus V. Fox, [23 April 1864], CW, 7:310.

Orders withdrawal of Gen. Blair's resignation and his assignment to new command. Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton, 23 April 1864, CW, 7:312.

Accepts proposition of governors of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin to raise 85,000 men to serve 100 days in approaching campaign. Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton, 23 April 1864, CW, 7:312-13.

Interviews Mrs. Ward, sister of late John M. Weimer, and refers to Gen. Rosecrans her request for permission to return to St. Louis. Abraham Lincoln to William S. Rosecrans, 23 April 1864, CW, 7:310-11.

Transmits to Senate report of secretary of war regarding appointment of brigadier generals. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 23 April 1864, CW, 7:311.

Sends to Congress copy of note from Lord Lyons to secretary of state on subject of two British naval officers who recently received medical treatment at naval hospital at Norfolk. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate and House of Representatives, 23 April 1864, CW, 7:311.