President telegraphs Mrs. Lincoln at Manchester, Vt.: "All well, including Tad's pony and the goats. Mrs. Col. Dimmick [Dimick, wife of Col. Justin Dimick, governor of Soldiers' Home] died night before last. Bob left Sunday afternoon. Said he did not know whether he should see you." Abraham Lincoln to Mary Todd Lincoln, 8 September 1864, CW, 7:544.

Interviews Mr. Brandes, who has plan for financing government. Halsted to Lincoln, 11 September 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Atty. Gen. Bates introduces his lifelong friend, Mrs. Brent, to President. Bates to Lincoln, 8 September 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln introduces by letter former Gov. Newell (N.J.) to Simeon Draper, collector of customs at New York: "He is a true friend of the Union, and every way a reliable gentleman." Abraham Lincoln to Simeon Draper, 8 September 1864, CW, 7:543.

Telegraphs Gov. William Pickering (Washington Terr.) on receipt of first telegraphic message sent from there: "Your patriotic despatch of yesterday received, and will be published." Abraham Lincoln to William Pickering, 8 September 1864, CW, 7:544.

Late in the morning, Lincoln meets Judge David McDonald and journalist Charles M. Walker, both of Indiana. McDonald notes in his diary, "my notion of the President's abilities was somewhat raised. Certainly he is very far from being a fool." "Diaries of Judge David McDonald," Indiana Magazine of History 28 (December 1932): 300-01.

President interviews Mrs. Joshua F. Noble, whose husband is serving prison term on Dry Tortugas, Fla. Abraham Lincoln to Joseph Holt, 9 September 1864, CW, 7:545-46.

Cabinet meets. Trading with enemy for cotton discussed. President and cabinet take position that trade should be open to all who wish to participate. Welles, Diary; Bates, Diary.

President issues order of thanks to 100-day troops from Ohio and directs that copy be sent to governor of state. Order of Thanks to One Hundred Day Troops from Ohio, 10 September 1864, CW, 7:547.

Receives telegram from Sec. Seward in New York: "I will be in Washington Monday a.m.[11th]". Seward to Lincoln, 10 September 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Meets with Simeon Draper, Collector of the port of New York, and Secretary of the Treasury William P. Fessenden. Daily National Republican (Washington, DC), 10 September 1864, 2d ed., 2:1.

Meets with Congressman Henry C. Deming of Connecticut and Postmaster Edward S. Cleveland of Hartford regarding political condition of Connecticut. Daily National Republican (Washington, DC), 10 September 1864, 2d ed., 2:4.

Treasury Dept. clerks perform battalion parade in front of White House. Washington Chronicle, 11 September 1864.

Cong. Fernando Wood (N.Y.) has 8 A.M. appointment with Lincoln at Soldiers' Home. Wood to Lincoln, 10 September 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

President telegraphs Mrs. Lincoln in New York: "All well. What day will you be home? Four days ago sent despatch to Manchester Vt. for you." Abraham Lincoln to Mary Lincoln, 11 September 1864, CW, 7:547.

President endorses certificate concerning William Elmore: "If this man's Colonel will say in writing on this sheet that he is willing to receive him back into his regiment I will pardon and send him." Endorsement Concerning William Elmore, 14 September 1864, CW, 8:5.

President interviews Mrs. McElrath, widow of Maj. H. McD. McElrath (CSA), who asks permission to return to Knoxville. Abraham Lincoln to James B. Steedman, 15 September 1864, CW, 8:7.

Receives Gen. Eustorjio Salgar, new minister from United States of Colombia, and they exchange brief formal remarks. Daily National Republican (Washington, DC), 16 September 1864, 2d ed., 2:1; Abraham Lincoln to Eustorjio Salgar, 15 September 1864, CW, 8:6-7.

Confers with F. P. Blair, Sr., on political conditions in Tennessee. Blair to Lincoln, 14 September 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

[Mrs. Lincoln and Tad return from trip to New York at 6:30 P.M. Evening Star (Washington, DC), 16 September 1864, 2d ed., 2:4.]

Cabinet meets. Withdrawal of Gen. Fremont (resigned) from presidential race is principal topic of discussion. Randall, Lincoln, 4:230.

President interviews Sen. Chandler (Mich.) and State Sen. David H. Jerome (Mich.) regarding support of Lincoln by Sen. Wade (Ohio) and Cong. Davis (Md.). Charles Moore, "Zachariah Chandler in Lincoln's Second Campaign," Century Magazine 50 (1895):476-77.

Explains to Gen. Grant that recruiting in prisoner depot in Illinois was in no way associated with Sec. Stanton . Abraham Lincoln to Ulysses S. Grant, 22 September 1864, CW, 8:17-18.

President accepts offer of Postmaster Gen. Blair: "You have generously said to me more than once, that whenever your resignation could be a relief to me, it was at my disposal. The time has come." Abraham Lincoln to Montgomery Blair, 23 September 1864, CW, 8:18-19.

Cabinet meets. Atty. Gen. Bates learns from Blair that President has accepted Blair's resignation. Bates, Diary; Welles, Diary.

President telegraphs former Gov. Dennison (Ohio): "Mr. Blair has resigned, and I appoint you Post-Master General. Come on immediately." Abraham Lincoln to William Dennison, 24 September 1864, CW, 8:20.

Notifies Judge Advocate General that wife of Simon Ready, recently tried by military court, "is bothering me." Abraham Lincoln to Joseph Holt, 24 September 1864, CW, 8:22.

Issues order relative to purchase of products in South, as authorized by Congress. Executive Order Relative to the Purchase of Products of Insurrectionary States, 24 September 1864, CW, 8:20-22.

John Hay receives letter from John Nicolay in New York and reads it to President. Lincoln recommends that Nicolay stay around New York a while longer. Hay, Letters and Diary.

President requests Henry W. Hoffman, collector of customs at Baltimore and chairman, Maryland Unconditional Union Central Committee, to call at White House. Abraham Lincoln to Henry W. Hoffman, 25 September 1864, CW, 8:23.

Explains to John Hay that Thurlow Weed's trips to Canada and elsewhere relate to story of Gen. McClellan's military actions and political aspirations. William R. Thayer, The Life and Letters of John Hay, 2 vols. (Boston: Houghton Mifflin, 1915), 1:129-36.

President interviews Henry A. Cargill about selecting treasury agent at Memphis, Tenn. Wood to Lincoln, 24 September 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Recognizes Jose M. Bernes as vice consul of Portugal. Washington Chronicle, 3 October 1864.

John Nicolay returns from conference with Thurlow Weed and other political figures in New York. Nicolay to Chandler, 28 September 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

President reminds Gen. Rosecrans of Missouri laws regarding privilege of voting. "Wherever the law allows soldiers to vote, their officers must also allow it." Abraham Lincoln to William S. Rosecrans, 26 September 1864, CW, 8:24-25.

Inquires of Sec. Stanton : "Have you, as yet definitely concluded whether the order prohibiting the exportation of arms shall be rescinded?" Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton, 26 September 1864, CW, 8:25.

Sec. Welles consults with President about document permitting Gen. A. J. Hamilton to export cotton from Texas. Document, signed by President, received by Welles from Rear Adm. Farragut. Welles, Diary.

President receives deputation from New York Young Men's Republican Union. Ballard to Lincoln, 24 September 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Interviews John W. Wilson, who has just arrived from England with letter of introduction from John Bright. Wilson to Lincoln, 27 September 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Hears complaint of Asst. Surg. William Crouse who says Gen. Butler ordered him out of department. Butler's explanation: "He was drinking and worthless." Abraham Lincoln to Benjamin F. Butler, 27 September 1864, CW, 8:25.

Telegraphs former Gov. Dennison (Ohio): "Yours received. Come so soon as you can." [Dennison, recently appointed postmaster general, had missed train connections in Steubenville, Ohio.] Abraham Lincoln to William Dennison, 27 September 1864, CW, 8:25.

Refers to Gen. Grant request of William H. Kent, correspondent, New York "Tribune," to have his pass reinstated. Abraham Lincoln to Ulysses S. Grant, 27 September 1864, CW, 8:26.

Telegraphs Gen. Sherman: "You say Jeff. Davis is on a visit to [Gen. John B.] Hood (CSA). I judge that [Gov. Joseph E.] Brown [Ga.] and [A. H.] Stephens are the objects of his visit." Abraham Lincoln to William T. Sherman, 27 September 1864, CW, 8:27.

President declines invitation to attend ratification meeting at New Albany, Indiana Abraham Lincoln to John R. Cannon, 28 September 1864, CW, 8:28.

"Expresses his great satisfaction" that New Hampshire's soldier voting bill becomes law. Nicolay to Chandler, 28 September 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Confers with Governor Andrew Curtin of Pennsylvania in "friendly spirit, to remove the coolness that has so long existed" between them. Meeting also includes Alexander K. McClure, editor of the Franklin Repository newspaper in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania. Kelley to Lincoln, enclosing clipping from Philadelphia "Press," 30 September 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Daily National Republican (Washington, DC), 28 September 1864, 2d ed., 2:2.

Lincoln consults with Gen. Halleck about Gen. R. E. Lee reinforcing Gen. Early against Gen. Sheridan and cautions Gen. Grant of possibility. Hay, Letters and Diary; Abraham Lincoln to Ulysses S. Grant, 29 September 1864, CW, 8:29.

Sec. Welles again discusses with President permit for Gen. A. J. Hamilton to trade in cotton. Welles, Diary.

President obtains services of John Summerfield Staples of Stroudsburg, Pa., who becomes representative recruit for Lincoln and is credited to quota of Third Ward. Washington Chronicle, 2 October 1864.

Cabinet meets. Admission of Nevada into Union is discussed. Welles, Diary; Bates, Diary.

Lincoln interviews F. Vaughn, who wants agency to receive cotton for government. Vaughn to Lincoln, 30 September 1864, Abraham Lincoln Papers, Library of Congress, Washington, DC.

Lincoln writes an endorsement on a letter from David G. Lindsay to Adjutant General Lorenzo Thomas. Lindsay is attempting to correct an assignment error. He explains, "I inlisted in the 17th Regt. Pa. Cavalry and . . . I was Sent to the 90th Pa Infantry." Lindsay seeks a transfer to the 17th in order to "be along with . . . the only Brother I have." Lincoln writes, "I have seen this man, who seems to be an intelligent & manly man, and whose story I believe to be true. If it does not invol[v]e much inconvenience, let the transfer . . . be made." David G. Lindsay to Lorenzo Thomas, 29 September 1864; Abraham Lincoln to Lorenzo Thomas, 30 September 1864, both in CW, 8:32.

Prepares order concerning lessees and owners of plantations worked by freedmen. [Not issued.] Order Concerning Lessees and Owners of Plantations Worked by Freedmen, [30?] September 1864, CW, 8:30-31.