President designates Col. Anderson agent to distribute arms in Kentucky. Abraham Lincoln to Robert Anderson, 14 May 1861, CW, 4:368-69.

Suggests that Sec. Cameron see Postmaster Gen. Blair "and ascertain what is the trouble with him." Abraham Lincoln to Simon Cameron, 14 May 1861, CW, 4:369.

Discusses military commissions with Cameron. Lincoln to Cameron, 14 May 1861, Simon Cameron Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

[Irwin deposits $112.50 in Springfield Marine Bank, interest on William Cline note. Pratt, Personal Finances, 164.

Attends reception hosted by Secretary of State at his residence near Lafayette Square. National Republican (Washington, DC), 15 May 1861, 3:2.

President's account charged $5.50 for "boys' saddle." Lutz Account Book].