Lincoln interviews Mrs. Gimber and directs her to Gen. Hitchcock. Abraham Lincoln to Ethan A. Hitchcock, 15 November 1864, CW, 8:110.

Attends Grover's Theatre to see E. L. Davenport in title role in Shakespeare's Hamlet. N.Y. Herald, 17 November 1864.

Asks governors to tell him exactly, or approximately, number of votes cast in their states in late election. Information needed for forthcoming Annual Message. Abraham Lincoln to Samuel A. Cony and Others, 15 November 1864, CW, 8:108-10.

Telegraphs chairman, Maryland State Central Committee of Union Party: "I shall be happy to receive the committee on Thursday morning (17th.) as you propose." Abraham Lincoln to William H. Purnell, 15 November 1864, CW, 8:111.

Asks Gen. Thomas how much force and artillery Gen. Gillem had, when attacked and routed near Morristown, Tenn., last night. Abraham Lincoln to George H. Thomas, 15 November 1864, CW, 8:111-12.