President and Asst. Sec. Fox at War Dept. all morning awaiting news of outcome of Battle of Seven Pines (Fair Oaks). Fox, Diary, Gist-Blair Family Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln sends three telegrams to Gen. McClellan: [9:30 A.M.] "You are probably engaged with the enemy. . . . Stand well on your guard—hold all your ground, . . . This morning we merge Gen. Wool's department into yours, giving you command of the whole, and sending Gen. Dix to Fortress-Monroe, and Gen. Wool to Fort-McHenry. We also send Gen. Sigel to report to you for duty. . . . [1:1 P.M.] I suggest—(do not order) that he [Gen. Sigel] have command of such of the forces about Fort-Monroe, Norfolk, Newports-News, &c. as you may see fit to put into active service. . . . [5. P.M.] . . . If the enemy shall not have renewed the attack this afternoon, I think the hardest of your work is done. Shields' advance came in collision with part of the enemy yesterday evening six miles from Front-Royal . . . driving them back, . . . We have concluded to send Gen. Sigel to Harper's Ferry." Abraham Lincoln to George B. McClellan, 1 June 1862, CW, 5:255; Abraham Lincoln to George B. McClellan, 1 June 1862, CW, 5:255; Abraham Lincoln to George B. McClellan, 1 June 1862, CW, 5:255-56.

In afternoon Joseph C. G. Kennedy, superintendent of census, calls at White House and walks through grounds with President. Kennedy to McClellan, 12 June 1862, George B. McClellan Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

At 6 P.M. President and Mrs. Lincoln stroll in White House grounds with Sen. Browning (Ill.). Later Browning accompanies Lincoln to War Dept. for news of fighting near Richmond. Browning, Diary.

In evening group of generals and senators meet with President in War Dept. to review late war news. Extracts from Dahlgren Diary, John G. Nicolay Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Mrs. Lincoln sends Mrs. G. V. Fox bouquet of roses. Fox, Diary, Gist-Blair Family Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

President communicates with Senate regarding Gen. Hooker's report on Battle of Williamsburg. [Action May 5, 1862 at Williamsburg, Va.] N.Y. Tribune, 3 June 1862.

Converses with Sen. Browning (Ill.) at White House. Browning, Diary.

Asks Gen. Ripley: "Please consider whether this Musket-shell, would be a valuable missile in battle?" Abraham Lincoln to James W. Ripley, 2 June 1862, CW, 5:257.

President promises Kentucky congressional delegation at White House that Herman Franks, indicted for treason, will be pardoned upon receipt of its written request. Abraham Lincoln to Edward Bates, 4 June 1862, CW, 5:258.

Cautions Gen. McClellan: "With these continuous rains, I am very anxious about the Chickahominy so close in your rear, and crossing your line of communication. Please look well to it." Abraham Lincoln to Geroge B. McClellan, 3 June 1862, CW, 5:257-58.

Telegraphs Gen. McDowell: "(6.15 P.M.) Anxious to know whether Shields can head or flank Jackson. Please tell about where Shields and Jackson respectively are, at the time this reaches you." Abraham Lincoln to Irvin McDowell, 3 June 1862, CW, 5:258.

President transmits to House of Representatives report on closing of Negro schools in North Carolina by Mil. Gov. Edward Stanly (N.C.). Abraham Lincoln to the House of Representatives, 4 June 1862, CW, 5:259-60.

As requested by Kentucky delegation, pardons H. Franks indicted for treason. Abraham Lincoln to Edward Bates, 4 June 1862, CW, 5:258.

Forwards to Senate documentation on American claims against Paraguay for damages to vessel "Water Witch." Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 4 June 1862, CW, 5:260.

Telegraphs Gen. Halleck at Corinth, Miss., after receiving report that 10,000 prisoners have been captured: "Your despatch of to-day to Sec. of War received. Thanks for the good news it brings. Have you anything from Memphis or other parts of the Mississippi river? Please answer." Abraham Lincoln to Henry W. Halleck, 4 June 1862, CW, 5:259.

Asks Mil. Gov. Johnson at Nashville: "Do you really wish to have control of the question of releasing rebel prisoners so far as they may be Tennesseeans? If you do, please tell us so distinctly. Your answer not to be made public." Abraham Lincoln to Andrew Johnson, 4 June 1862, CW, 5:260.

In the White House, President Lincoln meets with Maryland Governor Augustus W. Bradford and Colonel John R. Kenly, whose Union forces were defeated at Front Royal, Virginia, on May 23. The Confederates captured and imprisoned Kenly and many other members of Maryland's First Regiment. The Confederates paroled Kenly so that he could negotiate "an exchange for himself and those of his command." A newspaper reports, "President Lincoln received the gallant officer very kindly, and inquired with much interest into the details of the battle." Evening Star (Washington, DC), 6 June 1862, 3:6; Sun (Baltimore, MD), 6 June 1862, 1:6; 7 June 1862, 1:2.

Interviews Vincent Colyer, educator from North Carolina, regarding action of Gov. Stanly in closing Colyer's school for loyal Negroes, in order to foster good relations with people of North Carolina. N.Y. Tribune, 7 June 1862.

Directs Sec. Stanton to transfer Gen. McCall's division from Gen. McDowell to Gen. McClellan immediately. Committee on Conduct of War, Report (1863), 1:334.

Approves act for collection of direct taxes in insurrectionary districts within U.S., and for other purposes. Stat. L., XII, 422.

White House announces there will be no music in "President's grounds" this season. National Intelligencer, 7 June 1862.

President writes recommendation: "The bearer of this, Edward Burke [Benke?], has been here at the White-House, several months, during my residence here, and has appeared to me to be a quiet, orderly, and faithful man." Recommendation for Edward Burke, 7 June 1862, CW, 5:263.

Telegraphs Gen. McClellan: "Your despatch about Chattanooga and Dalton was duly received and sent to Gen. Halleck. I have just received the following answer from him. We have Fort-Pillow, Randolph, and Memphis." Abraham Lincoln to Geroge B. McClellan, 7 June 1862, CW, 5:263.

President examines cases of soldiers imprisoned by courts-martial in District of Columbia penitentiary. N.Y. Tribune, 9 June 1862.

President receives Captain Com. Schonheyden and Lieutenant Steen Bille of Danish Navy. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 9 June 1862, 2d ed., 2:1.

Telegraphs Gen. Banks at Winchester, Va.: "We are arranging a general plan for the valley of the Shenandoah; . . . move your main force to the Shenandoah at or opposite Front-Royal as soon as possible." Abraham Lincoln to Nathaniel P. Banks, 9 June 1862, CW, 5:264.

Orders Gen. Fremont at Harrisonburg, Va.: "Halt at Harrisonburg, pursuing Jackson no farther; . . . stand on the defensive, . . . and await further orders." Abraham Lincoln to John C. Fremont, 9 June 1862, CW, 5:264.

President transmits to Congress treaty with England for suppression of African slave trade. [See April 7, 1862.] Abraham Lincoln to the Senate and House of Representatives, 10 June 1862, CW, 5:265.

Mrs. Lincoln sends strawberries and flowers to Mrs. G. V. Fox. Fox, Diary, Gist-Blair Family Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

President confers with Gen. Burnside who leaves shortly for Fortress Monroe, Va. Burnside to McClellan, 13 June 1862, George B. McClellan Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

In evening at White House, Lincoln, Sen. Browning (Ill.), Marshal Lamon, and Gen. Wadsworth discuss operation of Fugitive Slave Law in District of Columbia. Browning, Diary.

Lincoln directs Atty. Gen. Bates to remit fine of $20 imposed on Hermann Kirchner, Washington restaurateur, for sending brandy to wounded soldier in neighboring house, if in his opinion President has legal power to order remittance. Abraham Lincoln to Edward Bates, 14 June 1862, CW, 5:270.

President recognizes appointment of Baron von der Osten-Sacken as consul general of Russia at New York. National Intelligencer, 20 June 1862.

President and Vice President Hamlin ride horseback to Soldiers' Home for evening meal. After dinner they retire to library and behind locked doors Lincoln reads draft of Emancipation Proclamation. Charles E. Hamlin, Life and Times of Hannibal Hamlin (Cambridge: Riverside Press, 1899), 429.

Telegraphs Gen. McClellan regarding transfer of 10,000 Confederate troops from Richmond to Shenandoah Valley: "If this be true, it is as good as a reinforcement to you of an equal force. I could better dispose of things if I could know about what day you can attack Richmond, and would be glad to be informed, if you think you can inform me with safety." Abraham Lincoln to George B. McClellan, 18 June 1862, CW, 5:276.

President, accompanied by Sec. Stanton and Gen. Wadsworth, reviews Scott Cavalry Regiment. Boston Advertiser, 20 June 1862.

Secretary of Senate ordered to "wait upon Presdt. of U.S. and inform him that, in the absence of the V.P., the Senate has chosen the Honorable Solomon Foot Presdt. of the Senate pro tempore." Memorandum, 19 June 1862, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

President approves act securing freedom to all persons within U.S. territories. Stat. L., XII, 432.

Writes Gen. McClellan: "If large re-inforcements are going from Richmond to Jackson, it proves one of two things, either that they are very strong at Richmond, or do not mean to defend the place desperately." Abraham Lincoln to George B. McClellan, 19 June 1862, CW, 5:277.

Sec. Chase at White House during morning. Hall to Chase, 20 June 1862, Salmon P. Chase Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

President announces signing of treaty with Mexico for extradition of criminals. National Intelligencer, 24 June 1862.

Delegation of Progressive Friends waits upon President with memorial against slavery. Lincoln responds saying that he had 'sometime thought that perhaps he might be an instrument of God's hands of accomplishing a great work.' Senators David Wilmot (Pa.) and Wilson (Mass.) accompany group. Remarks to a Delegation of Progressive Friends, 20 June 1862, CW, 5:278-79; Rice, 281-83; Evening Star (Washington, DC), 21 June 1862, 2d ed., 3:2.

Lincoln writes Gen. McClellan that reports on Gen. Jackson being reinforced from Richmond may be contrivance for deception. "If we knew it were not true, we could send you some more force, but as the case stands, we do not think we safely can." Abraham Lincoln to George B. McClellan, 20 June 1862, CW, 5:277-78.

President nominates 255 generals, of whom 19 are major generals. N.Y. Tribune, 23 June 1862.

President Lincoln writes to Major General George B. McClellan, who commands the Army of the Potomac, regarding McClellan's offer to provide Lincoln with an assessment of the "present state of Military affairs throughout the whole country." Lincoln expresses interest unless doing so "would . . . divert too much of your time, and attention from the Army under your immediate command." Lincoln adds, "I would be very glad to talk with you, but you can not leave your camp, and I can not well leave here." George B. McClellan to Abraham Lincoln, 20 June 1862, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Abraham Lincoln to George B. McClellan, 21 June 1862, CW, 5:279-80.

Interviews D. O. Macomber of firm of Ferriss & Macomber, who urges trial and use of Ferriss gun. Macomber to Lincoln, 11 January 1865, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

President breakfasts with Asst. Sec. of War Watson at Stanton residence. Watson to Stanton, 29 June 1862, Edwin M. Stanton Papers, Library of Congress, Washington DC.

Interviews Charles C. Fulton editor Baltimore "American," fresh from battlefields in vicinity of Richmond. Abraham Lincoln to William H. Seward, 29 June 1862, CW, 5:292-93.