President sets forth duties of Gen. Schofield in command in Missouri: 1. Advance efficiency of military establishment. 2. Arrest individuals and suppress newspapers when they are working injury to military. 3. Remove inhabitants en masse at own discretion. 4. Do not engage in returning fugitive slaves nor in enticing slaves from their homes. 5. Allow no one to enlist Negro troops except upon orders. 6. Allow no one to confiscate property except upon orders. 7. Allow only those qualified under Missouri laws to vote. 8. So far as practicable, expel guerrillas, marauders, and murderers. Abraham Lincoln to John M. Schofield, 1 October 1863, CW, 6:492-93.

President's nephew, John Todd Grimsley, fails to meet entrance requirements at Naval Academy. Washington Chronicle, 2 October 1863.

Sen. Sherman (Ohio) and Judge David K. Cartter visit Lincoln in support of delegation from Missouri and Kansas. Butler, Correspondence, 3:116.

Lincoln writes Gov. Bradford (Md.): "Please be here in person at 12. M. Saturday to fix up definitely in writing" the matter about slaves of loyal Marylanders being enlisted along with other Negroes. Abraham Lincoln to Augustus W. Bradford, 1 October 1863, CW, 6:491.

Advises Sec. Usher: "I suppose [Newton] Edmunds [chief clerk in surveyor general's office for Dakota Territory] better be appointed Governor of Dakota." Abraham Lincoln to John P. Usher, 1 October 1863, CW, 6:494-95.

Lincoln writes Gen. Schofield at St. Louis: "I have just seen your despatch to Gen. Halleck about Gen. Blunt. If possible, you better allow me to get through with a certain matter here, before adding to the difficulty of it. Meantime telegraph me the particulars of Gen. Blunt's case." Abraham Lincoln to John M. Schofield, 2 October 1863, CW, 6:495.

President by proclamation sets last Thursday of November as day of thanksgiving. Proclamation of Thanksgiving, 3 October 1863, CW, 6:496-97; Washington Chronicle, 4 October 1863.

Confers with Sec. Welles on proposed instructions for naval officers. Welles, Diary.

Interviews Gov. Bradford (Md.) regarding enlistment of slaves of loyal Marylanders along with other Negroes. Bradford to Lincoln, 1 October 1863, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Requests Gen. William Birney at Baltimore: "Please give me, as near as you can, the number of slaves you have recruited in Maryland. Of course, the number is not to include the free colored." Abraham Lincoln to William Birney, 3 October 1863, CW, 6:495.

Lincoln predicts outcome of rebellion to Gen. Rosecrans: "If we can hold Chattanooga, and East Tennessee, I think the rebellion must dwindle and die. I think you and Burnside can do this; and hence doing so is your main object." Abraham Lincoln to William S. Rosecrans, 4 October 1863, CW, 6:498.

President, in answer to petition of delegation from Missouri and Kansas, declines to remove Gen. Schofield. Abraham Lincoln to Charles D. Drake and Others, 5 October 1863, CW, 6:499-504.

Receives September salary warrant for $2,022.33. Pratt, Personal Finances, 183.

Mrs. Galez calls and asks that Frederick Wippermann, consul at Galatza, be transferred to Hamburg. Abraham Lincoln to William H. Seward, 9 October 1863, CW, 6:507.

Sec. Chase confers with President regarding reconstruction in Louisiana and urges that Gen. Butler be sent back to New Orleans. Butler, Correspondence, 3:120.

At 1:30 P.M. President receives invitation to attend celebration of Grand United Order of Odd Fellows in America at Israel Church on Capitol Hill. Committee to Lincoln, 8 October 1863, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Sends note to Sec. Stanton that Mrs. Thomas G. Clemsin, daughter of John C. Calhoun of South Carolina, asks permission to visit her son in prison at Johnson's Island, Ohio. "With your approbation, I consent for her to go." Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton, 9 October 1863, CW, 6:507-8.

In morning at Soldiers' Home, President speaks to soldier who requests discharge for lumbago. In afternoon, President publishes request in newspaper for unnamed soldier to see him again. Daily National Republican (Washington, DC), 10 October 1863, 2d ed., 2:1.

President receives Lord Lyons, Rear Admiral Alexander Milne, and two other officers of British navy, escorted by Secretary of State Seward. Washington Chronicle, 12 October 1863.

General Meade reports there are reasons to believe enemy is moving into Shenandoah Valley. Lincoln telegraphs: "Am interested with your despatch of noon. How is it now?" Abraham Lincoln to George G. Meade, 10 October 1863, CW, 6:509.

President acknowledges receipt of medal from Union League of Philadelphia, by which he becomes an honorary member. Abraham Lincoln to George H. Boker, 24 October 1863, CW, 6:533-34.

Suggests to Gen. Halleck that Army of Potomac "with all possible expedition" get ready to attack Gen. R. E. Lee. Abraham Lincoln to Henry W. Halleck, 24 October 1863, CW, 6:534-35.

At 2 P.M. in White House replies to address by moderator of Baltimore Presbyterian Synod. Remarks to Baltimore Presbyterian Synod: Two Versions, 24 October 1863, CW, 6:535-36; Daily National Republican (Washington, DC), 24 October 1863, 2d ed., 2:5-6.

About 3 P.M. visits Government Printing Office, North Capitol and H Sts. NW., on invitation of Supt. John D. Defrees, and speaks briefly to employees. Daily National Republican (Washington, DC), 26 October 1863, 2d ed., 3:1; Washington Chronicle, 25 October 1863.

Confers with Sec. Chase about appointment of former Gov. Israel Washburn, Jr., (Maine) to collectorship at Portland, Maine. Chase to Lincoln, 24 October 1863, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Comments on difference of outlook in dispatches from Gens. Rosecrans and Thomas. Hay, Letters and Diary.

In afternoon President discusses with Gen. Alfred H. Terry and Col. Joseph R. Hawley proposals for attacking Charleston. Hay, Letters and Diary.

Lincoln gives original draft of Emancipation Proclamation to ladies having charge of Northwestern Fair for Sanitary Commission in Chicago. Abraham Lincoln to Ladies in Charge of Northwestern Fair, 26 October 1863, CW, 6:539-40.

Lincoln writes to Congressman Elihu B. Washburne, of Galena, Illinois. Washburne urged Lincoln "to let some of your confidential friends know your wishes and feelings" about running for re-election. Washburne informed Lincoln that their mutual friend Thompson Campbell, a California state legislator, supports Lincoln's candidacy. Lincoln responds, "Thanks to both you and . . . Campbell, for your kind words and intentions. A second term would be a great honor and a great labor, which together, perhaps I would not decline, if tendered." Elihu B. Washburne to Abraham Lincoln, 12 October 1863, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Abraham Lincoln to Elihu B. Washburne, 26 October 1863, CW, 6:540-41.

Postmaster Gen. Blair delivers to Lincoln letter containing charges against Alexander Montgomery. Montgomery to Blair, 24 October 1863, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln writes Sec. Chase: "The writer of the accompanying letter is one of Mrs. L[incoln]'s numerous cousins. . . . I know not a thing about his loyalty beyond what he says. Supposing he is loyal, can any of his requests be granted?" Abraham Lincoln to Salmon P. Chase, 26 October 1863, CW, 6:537-38.

Approves courtmartial proceedings in case of Capt. James M. Cutts, Jr., brother of late Sen. Douglas' (Ill.) second wife, and remits sentence. Writes reprimand [that may have been delivered in personal interview]: "You have too much of life yet before you, and have shown too much of promise as an officer, for your future to be lightly surrendered. . . . No man resolved to make the most of himself, can spare time for personal contention." Abraham Lincoln to James M. Cutts, Jr., 26 October 1863, CW, 6:538-39. [See July 18, 1863.]

In evening, President and Tad go to see the comedies Handy Andy and A Lesson for Husbands, starring Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Florence at Grover's Theatre. Daily National Republican (Washington, DC), 26 October 1863, 2d ed., 3:5, 27 October 1863, 2d ed., 2:1.

Lincoln's opinion, based apparently upon "Review of the Judge Advocate General of the Record of the Court of Inquiry Relative to the Evacuation of Winchester by the command of Maj. Gen. R. H. Milroy," is that no courtmartial "is deemed necessary or proper in the case." Opinion on the Loss of Robert H. Milroy's Division, [27 October 1863], CW, 6:541-42.

President telegraphs Gov. Johnson (Tenn.): "If not too inconvenient, please come at once, and have a personal consultation with me." Abraham Lincoln to Andrew Johnson, 28 October 1863, CW, 6:543.

Lincoln writes to commander of the Department of the Missouri General John M. Schofield and asks him to investigate claims "that the Federal and State authorities are arming the disloyal, and disarming the loyal." Lincoln reviewed "three communications . . . and . . . a large number of affidavits . . . [that] show by name, forty two persons, as disloyal, who have been armed." Lincoln finds no evidence to substantiate the claims. He asks Schofield "to give special attention to this region, particularly on election day. Prevent violence from whatever quarter; and see that the soldiers themselves, do no wrong." Abraham Lincoln to John M. Schofield, 28 October 1863, CW, 6:543-45.

President replies to speech made by Matias Romero as envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary of Mexico. Reply to Matias Romero, 29 October 1863, CW, 6:548-49; Daily National Republican (Washington, DC), 30 October 1863, 2d ed., 2:1.

Contributes to efforts of former Cong. Etheridge (Tenn.) to retain job as clerk of House of Representatives. Hay, Letters and Diary.

Writes Sen. Grimes (Iowa) and Vice President Hamlin regarding act approved March 3, 1863, likely to affect credentials of Representatives from their States. Abraham Lincoln to James W. Grimes, 29 October 1863, CW, 6:546-47; Abraham Lincoln to Hannibal Hamlin, 29 October 1863, CW, 6:547-48.

Lincoln interviews George I. Bergen, former resident of Springfield, Ill., and directs him to Gen. Stoneman. Abraham Lincoln to George Stoneman, 30 October 1863, CW, 6:551.

President and Mrs. Lincoln visit Ford's Theatre on occasion of Maggie Mitchell's penultimate performance of Fanchon, the Cricket. Daily National Republican (Washington, DC), 31 October 1863, 2d ed., 2:2; Evening Star (Washington, DC), 31 October 1863, 2d ed., 3:1.

President continues to notify congressmen-elect of provisions relating to credentials in act approved March 3, 1863. Abraham Lincoln to William Sprague, 31 October 1863, CW, 6:552-53.