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 …
Beecher asks promotion for his son Robert, giving account of his war experience. Endorsement in Hay's writing, signed by Lincoln April 2, 1864, commending the …
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 …
Petition that Lt. Col. Sidney Burbank be promoted to Colonel. With biographical details about Burbank. Also signed by John How, with A.E.S. by S.T. Glover, …
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 …