President visits and inspects Arsenal most of morning, accompanied by Major George D. Ramsey. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 4 September 1861, 2:2.

In afternoon inspects army installations near Falls Church, Va. Russell, Diary.

At some point during day, visits Navy Yard with General George B. McClellan and Secretary of War Simon Cameron. National Republican (Washington, DC), 4 September 1861, 3:1.

Rides with Secretary of State William H. Seward family in evening. Talks briefly with General Winfield Scott. Frances Seward, Diary.