President telegraphs Gov. Curtin (Pa.) regarding election returns: "How does it stand." Abraham Lincoln to Andrew G. Curtin, [14 October] 186[3], CW, 6:513.

Sec. Welles at White House congratulates President on election results in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Welles, Diary.

President recognizes Esteban Roberts as consul of Republic of Chile at New York. Washington Chronicle, 16 October 1863.

Exchanges cordial letters with Thurlow Weed: "I am sure if we could meet we would not part with any unpleasant impression on either side." Abraham Lincoln to Thurlow Weed, 14 October 1863, CW, 6:513-14.