Civil War History - Secession and PoliticsWas it Slavery, or was it States Rights? Perhaps it was the election of Lincoln? What were the real reasons for Southern Secession and what were the political issues in this time of war? Find your answers here in the Secession and Politics Disussion.
President nominates: former Cong. Burlingame (Mass.), minister to Austria; Rufus King, New York editor and friend of Sec. Seward, minister to Rome; Bradford R. Wood, one of founders of Republican party in New York state, minister to Denmark.
Willie and Tad Lincoln have the measles.
Titus C. Wetmore and Copeland Townsend of Colorado Territory interview President and submit recommendations for territorial appointments. Memorandum on Appointments to Territories
1862 - Thursday
President sends for Asst. Sec. Fox.
Calls meeting at White House to plan movement of Gen. McClellan's troops.
President and Comdr. Dahlgren go to Alexandria, Va., for meeting with McClellan, but miss him.
Mrs. Lincoln, confined to her room since death of Willie, is almost back to normal health.
Lincoln writes Gov. Francis H. Peirpoint (Va.), elected at Wheeling Convention, June 11, 1861: "Make haste slowly. Things are improving by time. Draw up your proclamation carefully, and, if you please, let me see it before issuing." Abraham Lincoln to Francis H. Peirpoint
Recommends to Congress "that Captain Samuel F. DuPont receive a vote of thanks of Congress for his services and gallantry, displayed in the capture, . . . of various points on the coasts of Georgia and Florida." Abraham Lincoln to the Senate and House of Representatives,
1863 - Friday
President revokes courtmartial sentence of Thomas W. Knox, correspondent of New York "Herald," "if Gen. Grant shall give his express assent." Abraham Lincoln to Whom It May Concern
Gov. Gurley (Arizona Terr.) again confers with President and believes matter of troops settled.
Pursuant to law, President declares public sales of lands in Washington Territory, Michigan, and Kansas.
1864 - Sunday
W. O. Stoddard returns to White House after recovering from typhoid and finds Lincoln resting on office lounge. They talk of many things, including Gen. Grant.
1865 - Monday
President replies to Gen. Grant's invitation to visit City Point, Va., that he had "already thought of going immediately after the next rain. Will go sooner if any reason for it. Mrs. L. and a few others will probably accompany me." Abraham Lincoln to Ulysses S. Grant
Interviews Cong. Thomas T. Davis (N.Y.), seeking discharge of Peter Lake, prisoner of war. Order Concerning Peter Lake
President writes secretary of war to give Thomas J. Pickett, Illinois state senator, U.S. agency of Island of Rock Island. Abraham Lincoln to Simon Cameron
1862 - Friday
President talks again with Gen. McDowell on troop movements of Army of Potomac.
At 3 P.M. embarks from Navy Yard with Comdr. Dahlgren for meeting with Gen. McClellan at Alexandria, Va. Meeting continues in evening at White House with Secs. Stanton and Welles, Asst. Sec. Fox, McDowell, and Dahlgren present.
Mrs. Lincoln is well enough to receive visit by Mrs. Irvin McDowell.
1863 - Saturday
Lincoln sends his old friend Dr. Anson G. Henry, surveyor general of Washington Territory, with a note to Sec. Chase. Abraham Lincoln to Salmon P. Chase
1864 - Monday
President interviews Miss Susan Dugger and Miss Beattie from Illinois and gives them note to Postmaster Gen. Blair. Abraham Lincoln to Montgomery Blair
Approves "An Act to enable the people of Nevada to form a Constitution and State Government, and for the admission of such State into the Union on an equal Footing with the original States." Proclamation Admitting Nevada into the Union
At 12 M. committee from New York Workingmen's Democratic Republican Association calls on President and presents address, to which Lincoln replies: "You comprehend, as your address shows, that the existing rebellion, . . . is, in fact, a war upon the rights of all working people." Reply to New York Workingmen's Democratic Republican Association
Acknowledges gift from Clara and Julia Brown, age 11 and 13 years respectively, of Buffalo, N.Y.: "The Afgan you sent is received, and gratefully accepted. I especially like my little friends; and although you have never seen me, I am glad you remember me for the country's sake, and even more, that you remember, and try to help, the poor Soldiers." Abraham Lincoln to Clara and Julia Brown
1865 - Tuesday
President confers again with Lt. Comdr. Barnes with respect to accommodating Mrs. Lincoln and friends on trip to City Point, Va. They decide to charter steamer "River Queen" and use U.S.S. "Bat" for protection.
Sec. Welles calls on President regarding Smith brothers law case. Cabinet meets
President and Mrs. Lincoln attend performance of Boieldieu's opera "La Dame Blanche" at Grover's Theatre.
Lincoln telegraphs Capt. Robert T. Lincoln at City Point: "We now think of starting to you about One P.M. Thursday. Don't make public." Abraham Lincoln to Robert T. Lincoln
Writes Gen. Walter B. Scates: "If you choose to go to New-Mexico, and reside, I will appoint you Chief Justice there. What say you? Please answer." ["Most respectfully declined."] Abraham Lincoln to Walter B. Scates
President and Mrs. Lincoln greet guests attending second White House reception of season. Marine band plays under direction of Prof. Francis Scala, who dedicates "Grand Union Inaugural March" to Mrs. Lincoln.
1862 - Saturday
Lincoln advises Sec. Stanton: "I personally know Gen. [John M.] Palmer, and [Lt.] John Condit Smith; and as the former wants the latter for a Quarter-Master, let the appointment be made." Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton
Despite snowstorm last evening there is fine attendance at public reception of President and Mrs. Lincoln, 8:30 to 11 P.M.
Lincoln's thought on slavery: "I never knew a man who wished to be himself a slave. Consider if you know any good thing, that no man desires for himself." On Slavery
1865 - Wednesday
Sen. Sumner (Mass.) calls on President and shows him letter from Duchess of Argyll, who believes that speech at Gettysburg will live. Memorandum Concerning the Duchess of Argyll
John Hay has been appointed secretary of legation at paris and will probably reach there in month or six weeks.
Cabinet meets in long session; presumably discusses affairs of state.
1862 - Sunday
President confers with Carl Schurz, minister to Spain, accepts resignation, and nominates him brigadier general.
1863 - Monday
Lincoln endorses letter of Alexander Williamson: "Submitted to the Sec. of Treasury. Mr. Williamson, writer of the within was our 'Willie's' teacher; and I would be really glad for him to be obliged."
Writes Gov. Horatio Seymour (N.Y.): "Private & Confidential . . . you and I are substantially strangers; and I write this chiefly that we may become better acquainted. . . . As to maintaining the nation's life, and integrity, I assume, and believe, there can not be a difference of purpose between you and me. . . . In theperformance of my duty, the co-operation of your State, as that of others, is needed—in fact, is indispensable. . . . Please write me at least as long a letter as this—of course, saying in it, just what you think fit." Abraham Lincoln to Horatio Seymour
1864 - Wednesday
Sens. Wade (Ohio) and Chandler (Mich.) again call on Lincoln demanding removal of Gen. Meade.
Lincoln sends note to Gen. Schenck (resigned) as explanation of embarrassing incident at reception last evening.
Answers request of Gen. Schurz for permission to join political campaign: "Nor could I be justified to detail any officer to the political campaign during its continuance, and then return him to the Army."
1865 - Thursday
President telegraphs Gen. Grant at City Point, Va.: "We start to you at One P.M. to-day. May lie over during the dark hours of the night. Very small party of us." In addition to Mrs. Lincoln and her maid, there are Tad, W. H. Crook, and Capt. Charles B. Penrose, detailed by Sec. Stanton to accompany President. Abraham Lincoln to Ulysses S. Grant
President leaves Washington for front this afternoon on steamer "River Queen."
President and party depart from Arsenal dock, 6th Street wharf, at 1 P.M. for City Point.
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__________________ "The American people and the Government at Washington may refuse to recognize it for a time but the inexorable logic of events will force it upon them in the end; that the war now being waged in this land is a war for and against slavery." Frederick Douglass
"Loyalty to our ancestors does not include loyalty to their mistakes." George Santayana
Cong. Colfax (Ind.) informs President that Horace Greeley will support gradual, compensated emancipation.
President writes Horace Greeley: "I am grateful for the generous sentiments and purposes expressed towards the administration. . . . I am a little uneasy about the abolishment of slavery in this District, . . . as to the time and manner of doing it. . . . I would like the bill to have the three main features—gradual—compensation—and vote of the people." Abraham Lincoln to Horace Greeley
1863 - Tuesday
Lincoln directs Sec. Stanton : "Let [Col.] James H. Ledlie [3d New York Artillery] . . . be made a Brigadier General, if it is legally possible."
Inquires of secretary of war: "Can not this sum of 250,000 be paid at once?" Amount requested by governor of Kentucky to aid in raising new troops. Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton
1864 - Thursday
President summons Sen. Doolittle (Wis.) to White House for conference.
Sends to Senate report regarding establishment of monarchical governments in Central and South America. Abraham Lincoln to the Senate
Interviews former Gov. Newell (N.J.) on military problems.
Confers with John Hay; reviews report on political situation in Florida.
Spends evening with Gen. Grant at White House.
1865 - Friday
President unwell on trip down Potomac; thought to be result of poor drinking water. Fresh supply taken on at Fortress Monroe, Va. about noon. Anchors off City Point, Va. at 9 P.M.
Capt. Penrose telegraphs Sec. Stanton: "The President desires me to say he has just arrived at this point safely, and both he and family are well, having entirely recovered from their indisposition of this morning."
Deputation of 60 citizens of Baltimore calls upon President and secretary of treasury. Cabinet in session, presumably to complete appointments before Senate adjourns.
On letter written to him this day Lincoln writes "Foolishness."
1862 - Tuesday
Vice President Hamlin confers with Lincoln about military appointment for nephew.
President and part of family visit Navy Yard in afternoon.
Lincoln suspends death sentence for breach of parole passed on Col. Ebenezer Magoffin, brother of former Gov. Magoffin (Ky.).
Refuses request of Gen. Rosecrans to renominate Gen. Robert B. Mitchell.
Forwards five-pound bank note from British subject to U.S. Christian Commission for purchase of Bibles.
Greets at White House six exchanged soldiers who took part in Andrews train raid in April 1862.
Attends Grover's Theatre to witness performance of "Hamlet" starring E. L. Davenport.
1864 - Friday
Cabinet meets. Sec. Welles calls attention to scarcity of seamen. Suggests transfer of 12,000 men from Army to Navy.
Lincoln in his study all evening with F. B. Carpenter. Talks Shakespeare. Recites poem, "Oh! Why should the spirit of mortal be proud?"
Writes Commissioner French: "I understand a Bill is before Congress, by your instigation, for taking your office from the control of the Department of the Interior, . . . The proposed change may be right for ought I know; . . . What I wish to say is that if the change is made, I do not think I can allow you to retain the office; because that would be encouraging officers to be constantly intriguing, to the detriment of the public interest, in order to profit themselves." Abraham Lincoln to Benjamin B. French
Asks Thurlow Weed if it is true that he is hurt because one of his suggestions on how to run affairs of government was not followed. Abraham Lincoln to Thurlow Weed
1865 - Saturday
President arises early, does not look too well, eats very little. Robert comes aboard during breakfast and reports fighting at front. Several officers, including Rear Adm. Porter, assemble and walk with President to Gen. Grant's headquarters. Lincoln expresses desire to visit scene of fighting. About noon special train is made up, and large party proceeds over military railroad to Gen. Meade's headquarters and sees evidence of fighting during visit.[The 'fighting' was the early morning assault ang repluse at Fort Stedman]
President mounts horse and rides over part of battlefield where dead are being buried. Train returns slowly to City Point. Cars with wounded attached. President weary and worn; declines invitation to supper at Grant's headquarters and returns to "River Queen."
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