"Appointment of Lewis Merriam ... deputy postmaster at Greenfield in the State of Massachusetts ... during the pleasure of the president ... and until the …
Bates writes that Lincoln's request for the papers in the Henry Crittenden case did not reach his office until late Saturday evening when the "pardon …
Letter recommends appointment of Dr. James B. Greeley, late of the 1st R.I. Cavalry; with A.N.S. of William Sprague, concurring in recommendation, Dec. 17, 1862; …
Petition, signed by 22 persons, that James L. Pettigru [sic] succeed retiring Justice J.A. Campbell at Supreme Court. Copy in E.D. Neill's hand. The original …
Warrant originally in favor of William Young, Private, and by him assigned to Kinny and Huggins. Signed "Abraham Lincoln" by W.D. Stoddard, Secy. Also signed …
Enclosed with Lincoln Doc. no. A 38685 41: Petition requesting stay of execution for Jordan C. Mosley, Jesse Broadaway, James Mallory, and R.T. Bridges (added …
Buckingham's letter recommends Lt. Col. Nelson L. White for judgeship. Endorsed by Lincoln: "Col. Nelson L. White for territorial Judgeship. File. A.L. Feb. 13, 1865."
Letter describes political situation in Kentucky, and Lincoln's prospects in the presidential election. Includes details about Lincoln's grandparents and parents acquired by hearsay. With this …
Cameron recommends J. Warren Bell for territorial judgeship, March 17, 1864; A.N.S. endorsement signed with Lincoln's initials, dated May 21, 1864. (Removed from vol. of …