Lincoln presents his autograph to Mrs. A. E. Gridley, who spent three months in Washington visiting hospitals. Gridley to Lincoln, 30 September 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Confers with Gov. Michael Hahn (La.) about new constitution for Louisiana, and electoral campaign. Hahn to Lincoln, 24 September 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Recognizes Fernando de la Cuesta as consul of Mexican Republic at Philadelphia. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 3 September 1864, 2d ed., Extra, 2:2.

[John Nicolay at Astor House in New York. Puleston to Nicolay, 1 September 1864, John G. Nicolay Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.]

President telegraphs Postmaster Gen. Blair at Portsmouth, N.H.: "Please return here at your earliest convenience." Abraham Lincoln to Montgomery Blair, 1 September 1864, CW, 7:529.

Directs Col. Huidekoper to proceed to Rock Island, Ill., and ascertain names of prisoners of war there who wish to take oath of allegiance and enter military service of Union. Order to Henry S. Huidekoper, 1 September 1864, CW, 7:530-31.

[Atlanta is occupied by Union forces under General William T. Sherman.]