Major General McClernand My dear Sir, Your interesting communication by the hand of Major Scates is received. I never did ask more, nor ever was willing to accept less, than
Although the Temperance cause has been in progress for near twenty years, it is apparent to all, that it is, just now, being crowned with a degree of success, hitherto unparalleled The
Members of the Agricultural Society and Citizens of Wisconsin: Agricultural fairs are becoming an institution of the country. They are useful in more ways than one. They bring us together,
My dear General Hurlbut: Your letter by Mr. Dana was duly received. I now learn that your resignation has reached the War Department. I also learn that an active command
Abraham Lincoln, “Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833-1916: Abraham Lincoln to Congress, Tuesday, December 08, 1863 (Annual Message),” in Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States:
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA:A Proclamation Whereas, it has become necessary to call into service not only volunteers but also portions of the militia of the
Major General Sherman, The State election of Indiana occurs on the 11th. of October, and the loss of it to the friends of the Government would go far towards losing
Source: Abraham Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln papers: Series 1. General Correspondence. 1833 to 1916: Abraham Lincoln to Albert G. Hodges, April 4, 1864. Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, https://goo.gl/dpkx2e. My dear
Proclamation Concerning Reconstruction By the President of the United States Whereas, as the late Session, Congress passed a Bill, “To guarantee to certain States, whose governments have been usurped or
Gentlemen: I can only say, in response to the kind remarks of your chairman, as I suppose, that I am very grateful for the renewed confidence which has been accorded
