President congratulates José M. Medina on election to presidency of Republic of Honduras. Abraham Lincoln to José M. Medina, 1 June 1864, CW, 7:373.

Confers with Sec. Welles on appointment of midshipmen and with Gen. Schenck (resigned) on selection of retired officers' board members. Welles, Diary.

Visits telegraph office, reads New York "Herald" report on Cleveland, Ohio, convention, asks for Bible and reads aloud from it. Bates, Telegraph Office, 194.

[Irwin deposits in Springfield Marine Bank $645, principal and interest on I. Lindsay note. Pratt, Personal Finances, 166.]

President continues to welcome all delegations to Baltimore Convention, knowing many will not be admitted: carpetbaggers, Negroes, sutlers claiming to represent states still in rebellion. Monaghan, Diplomat, 364; Hay, Letters and Diary.

Marine Band gives public concert on grounds of Executive Mansion at 5:00 p.m. Daily National Republican (Washington, DC), 4 June 1864, 2d ed., 2:6; 6 June 1864, 2d ed., 2:6.

President will not commit himself on subject of candidate for Vice President. Brooks, Washington, 151.

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.

National Union Convention, meeting in Baltimore, nominates Lincoln for President. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 9 June 1864, 2d ed., 2:1.

Lincoln busy in morning at War Department, in constant telegraphic communication with Gen. Grant. Hurries to White House for quick lunch and returns to War Department. About 4:30 P.M. sees dispatch announcing nomination of Military Governor Andrew Johnson (Tennessee) for Vice President. Learns announcement of his own nomination received two hours ago. Lamon, Recollections, 112-13; LL, No. 217.

Interviews James G. McAdam of New York on behalf of James A. McCrea, accused of procuring whiskey for soldiers at Beaufort, S.C. Abraham Lincoln to James G. McAdam, 10 June 1864, CW, 7:385-86.

In evening, receives visit and congratulations from Mayor Richard Wallach (Washington). Evening Star (Washington, DC), 9 June 1864, 2d ed., 3:1.

Attends Grover's Theatre in evening alone to see Ludwig van Beethoven's only opera Fidelio. Leonard Grover, "Lincoln's Interest in the Theater," Century Magazine 77 (April 1909):947; Evening Star (Washington, DC), 8 June 1864, 2d ed., Extra, 1:4.

President Lincoln forwards to Congress a communication from the Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton regarding the Enrollment Act, which instituted a military draft. Stanton suggested that Congress "repeal" the Act's "three hundred dollar clause," which allowed draftees to pay $300, in lieu of serving in the military. Stanton explained, "ample experience has now shown that the pecuniary exemption from service frustrates the object of the enrolment law, by furnishing money instead of men." Lincoln informs Congress that he "concur[s] with Stanton's "recommendation." Abraham Lincoln to the Senate and House of Representatives, 8 June 1864, CW, 7:380; Edwin M. Stanton to Abraham Lincoln, 7 June 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, D. C.

President communicates with Robert: "My dear Son Of course I will try to give the sittings for the 'Crayon.' Your Father." [Probably Col. David H. Strother, whose pseudonym was "Porte Crayon," writer and artist employed by "Harper's New Monthly Magazine."] Abraham Lincoln to Robert Todd Lincoln, 14 June 1864, CW, 7:392.

In conversation with Noah Brooks, Lincoln says that he will be satisfied if war in Virginia is over within a year. Brooks, Washington, 149.

Recognizes Joseph Lang as consul of Duchy of Brunswick-Lüneburg at New Orleans. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 21 June 1864, 2d ed., Extra, 2:2.

President and party, accompanied by committee of escort, leave Washington on special train at 7 A.M. for Philadelphia, to attend Great Central Fair in aid of U.S. Sanitary Commission. Webster to Lincoln, 15 June 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; LL, No. 1315.

Stop briefly at Baltimore, MD (9:00 A.M.) and Wilmington, DE (11:00 A.M.); arrive at Philadelphia and Continental Hotel about 11:30 A.M. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 17 June 1864; Daily National Republican (Washington, DC), 16 June 1864, 2d ed., 2:3; LL, No. 1315.

President leaves hotel after lunch and arrives Logan Square fairgrounds at 4:15 P.M. Responds to toast at banquet in main assembly hall of fair: "War, at the best, is terrible, and this war of ours, in its magnitude and in its duration, is one of the most terrible. . . . It has destroyed property, and ruined homes; . . . We accepted this war for an object, a worthy object, and the war will end when the object is attained. . . . I have never been in the habit of making predictions in regard to the war, but I am almost tempted to make one.—If I were to hazard it, it is this: That Grant is this evening, with General Meade and General Hancock, of Pennsylvania, and the brave officers and soldiers with him, in a position from whence he will never be dislodged until Richmond is taken." Speech at Great Central Sanitary Fair, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 16 June 1864, CW, 7:394-96; Evening Star (Washington, DC), 17 June 1864, 3d ed., Extra, 1:6.

General Wallace, Edward Everett, and others speak, following President's address. Several presents, including silver medal from ladies of fair, accepted by Lincoln with words of appreciation. President leaves fair for Union League Club in torchlight procession, without committee assigned to escort him. Speaks briefly at Union League Club in response to welcome by Daniel Dougherty, prominent Philadelphia lawyer and political orator. After reception by members of club, speaks again from front steps. LL, No. 1315; Speech Accepting Medal Presented by Ladies of the Fair, 16 June 1864, CW, 7:396-97.

Near midnight returns to hotel, where crowd insists upon an appearance. Speaks from balcony: "I attended the Fair at Philadelphia to-day in the hope that possibly it might aid something in swelling the contributions for the benefit of the soldiers in the field, . . . I thought I might do this without impropriety. It did not even occur to me that a kind demonstration like this would be made to me. . . . I have really appeared before you now . . . to show to you that I am not wanting in due consideration and respect for you, when you make this kind of demonstration in my honor." LL, No. 1315; Speech at Hotel Continental, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 16 June 1864, CW, 7:398.

Unable to accept invitation to occupy reserved boxes at Arch Street Theatre in evening. Drew to Lincoln, 15 June 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Transmits to Senate further report and papers relative to Mexican affairs. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 16 June 1864, CW, 7:394.

President and party depart Philadelphia 8 A.M. in special train for Washington. LL, No. 1315.

John Hay returns from St. Louis and reports to President on interview with Gen. Rosecrans. Dennett, Hay Diaries and Letters, 187.

Lincoln replies to request of Sen. Trumbull (Ill.) for information on reorganization of state government in Arkansas, that copies of documentation have been furnished Cong. Henry L. Dawes (Mass.). Abraham Lincoln to Lyman Trumbull, 17 June 1864, CW, 7:398-99.

President confers with Cong. Lucian Anderson (Ky.) and Judge Rufus K. Williams of Kentucky Court of Appeals relative to suspended assessments and appointment of Gen. Eleazer A. Paine. Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton, 18 June 1864, CW, 7:400.

Summons C. A. Walborn to Washington relative to article in New York "Tribune" charging official influence in political matters. Abraham Lincoln to Cornelius A. Walborn, 18 June 1864, CW, 7:400.

Recognizes C. F. Mebius as consul of Bavaria at San Francisco. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 21 June 1864, 2d ed., Extra, 2:2.

Consults with O. H. Browning at night on D. L. Phillips and Commodore Wilkes cases and appointment of Ebenezer Moore of Illinois as secretary of Montana Territory. List of Applicants for Montana Appointments, [c. June 1864], CW, 7:371-72; Browning, Diary.

Writes Sec. Welles: "My old friend C. B. Denio, is in some trouble, pecuniarily, . . . I feel confident he has not meant wrong, and I shall be glad for you to do the best for him you can." Abraham Lincoln to Gideon Welles, 18 June 1864, CW, 7:401.

Transmits to Senate copy of dispatch from "Acting Consul of the United States at Havana" containing further evidence implicating J. A. Arguëlles in fraudulent sale of captured Negroes. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 18 June 1864, CW, 7:399-400.

President telegraphs Mrs. Lincoln at Fifth Avenue Hotel, New York: "Tad arrived safely, and all well." Abraham Lincoln to Mary Todd Lincoln, 19 June 1864, CW, 7:401.

Attends funeral of 18 women killed in explosion at Arsenal and buried in Congressional Cemetery, 1801 E St. SE., on eastern branch of Potomac, about one and a half miles from Capitol. Daily National Republican (Washington, DC), 20 June 1864, 2d ed., 3:1-2; N.Y. Herald, 20 June 1864; Chicago Tribune, 20 June 1864.

Accompanied by John Hay, visits Ford's Theatre for sacred concert. William R. Thayer, The Life and Letters of John Hay, 2 vols. (Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1915), 1:147; Daily National Republican (Washington, DC), 20 June 1864, 2d ed., 3:2.

President interviews C. A. Walborn relative to influencing suffrage among subordinates in Philadelphia post office. Memorandum of Interview with Cornelius A. Walborn, 20 June 1864, CW, 7:402.

Leaves Washington at 5 P.M. with Tad and Assistant Secretary of the Navy Gustavus V. Fox on U.S.S. Baltimore, to visit General Grant and army on James River. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 21 June 1864, 2d ed., Extra, 2:4; Welles, Diary.

Writes Gov. Brough (Ohio) and Gen. Heintzelman: "Consult together freely, watch Vallandigham and others closely, and, upon discovering any palpable injury, . . . arrest all implicated." [The envelope containing this letter is endorsed by Lincoln "Brough & Heintzelman—Not sent."] Abraham Lincoln to John Brough and Samuel P. Heintzelman, 20 June 1864, CW, 7:402.

Arrives at City Point about noon. Gen. Grant and staff board steamer to welcome President, who has upset stomach. Lincoln refuses champagne because too many fellows get "seasick ashore from drinking that very stuff." Rests briefly at headquarters, then mounts Grant's horse "Cincinnati" and visits lines before Petersburg, Va. Grant rides "Jeff Davis." President reviews black troops under Gen. Edward W. Hinks and receives hearty cheers. Sits with Grant and staff in front of Grant's tent in evening for spell of story-telling. Sleeps on steamer. Dana to Stanton, 21 June 1864, Edwin M. Stanton Papers, Library of Congress, Washington DC; Horace Porter, Campaigning with Grant (New York: Century, 1897), 216-24; Daily National Republican (Washington, DC), 24 June 1864, 2d ed., 2:2.

[President communicates to Senate convention between U.S. and Delaware Indians of Kansas. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 21 June 1864, CW, 7:403.]

At 8 A.M. President and Gen. Grant steam up James River to see that portion of lines and to visit flagship of Acting Rear Adm. Lee. Pick up Gen. Butler at Bermuda Hundred. Lee joins party and they go up river as far as considered safe. After 2 P.M. Butler and President return by steamer "Greyhound," and Lincoln leaves City Point soon afterward on U.S.S. "Baltimore" for trip to Washington. Butler, Correspondence, 4:424; N.Y. Herald, 25 June 1864; Horace Porter, Campaigning with Grant (New York: Century, 1897), 216-24.

President and Assistant Secretary Gustavus V. Fox, who have been visiting Generals Grant and Butler and Acting Rear Admiral Lee at City Point, Va., Bermuda Hundred, Va., and below Fort Darling, Va., arrive about 5 P.M. on U.S.S. Baltimore. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 24 June 1864, 2d ed., Extra, 2:1; Daily National Republican (Washington, DC), 24 June 1864, 2d ed., 2:4.

President returns from front sunburned and tired, but refreshed and cheered. Hay, Letters and Diary.

President telegraphs Mrs. Lincoln in Boston: "All well, and very warm. Tad and I have been to Gen. Grant's army. Returned yesterday safe and sound." Abraham Lincoln to Mary Todd Lincoln, 24 June 1864, CW, 7:406.

Lays before Senate treaty with Kansas tribe of Indians. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 24 June 1864, CW, 7:407.

Cabinet meets. President in good spirits. Welles, Diary.

Asks Atty. Gen. Bates for "opinion in writing as to what pay, bounty, and clothing are allowed by law to persons of color who were free on the 19th. day of April, 1861, and who have been enlisted and mustered into the military service of the United States between the month of December, 1862 and the 16th. of June 1864." Abraham Lincoln to Edward Bates, 24 June 1864, CW, 7:404-6.

Requests Gen. Rosecrans to report on complaint that Gen. Egbert B. Brown does not do his best to suppress bushwhackers. Abraham Lincoln to William S. Rosecrans, 24 June 1864, CW, 7:407.

In morning Lincoln interviews Gen. Gillmore, who is awaiting orders. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 25 June 1864, 2d ed., 2:1.

Assures Atty. Gen. Bates that Gen. Wallace's two confiscation orders have been revoked. Bates, Diary.

At night President, Asst. Sec. Fox, and O. H. Browning go from White House to Navy Yard and witness throwing of rockets and signals from six- and twelve-pound guns. Return at 10 P.M. Browning, Diary.

President informs Senate that resolution consenting to appointment of John H. Goddard to be justice of peace is part of permanent records of Dept. of State. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 25 June 1864, CW, 7:408-9.

Thanks Mrs. Louisa Drew for gift of theater tickets. [Once owned by late John Barrymore, actor, letter was destroyed by fire.] CW, 8:545.

President confers with Sec. Welles on removal of Isaac Henderson, navy agent at New York. Abraham Lincoln to William C. Bryant, 27 June 1864, CW, 7:409-10.

President Lincoln writes to William Dennison, who chaired the Republican Party's national convention, where delegates nominated Lincoln for a second term. Dennison explained, "The Union men of the country . . . have seen you throughout this tremendous contest patient, sagacious, faithful, just; leaning upon the heart of the great mass of the people." Lincoln "gratefully accept[s]" the nomination and he commends the convention for recognizing the military. He writes, "[T]he soldier and the seaman . . . forever must and will be remembered by the grateful country for whose salvation they devote their lives." William Dennison, et al. to Abraham Lincoln, 14 June 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Abraham Lincoln to William Dennison and Others, 27 June 1864, CW, 7:411-12.

Approves act to prevent smuggling, and for other purposes. Stat. L., XIII, 197.

Cabinet meets. President attends "although slightly indisposed." Welles, Diary.

Transmits to Senate information in regard to maltreatment of passengers and seamen on board ships plying between New York and New Granada. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 28 June 1864, CW, 7:415.

Communicates to Senate reports on alleged enlistment in foreign countries of recruits for military and naval service of U.S. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate, 28 June 1864, CW, 7:415-16.

Approves act repealing fugitive slave act of 1850 and all acts and parts of acts for rendition of fugitive slaves. Stat. L., XIII, 200.

Approves joint resolution of Congress to incorporate Young Men's Christian Association of city of Washington. Stat. L., XIII, 411.

Explains to Sec. Chase that for political reasons Maunsell B. Field cannot be appointed assistant treasurer of U.S. at New York. Abraham Lincoln to Salmon P. Chase, 28 June 1864, CW, 7:413-14.