Stevens: Thaddeus Stevens Collection, 1792-2001, Part 2, Series I

Call number: MG-115, Part 2, Series I

This collection is in the process of being cataloged.

33 boxes     21 cubic ft.

Repository: LancasterHistory (Organization); PV7

Shelving Location: Archives South, Side 3

Description:  Collection contains information on Thaddeus Stevens, abolitionist and resident of Lancaster. Part 1 contains original correspondence, his will, legal documents and published material. Part 2 contains photocopies of correspondence, speeches, legal documents, business papers, newspaper articles and congressional committee minutes.

Creators:  Stevens, Thaddeus (1792-1868); Palmer, Beverly Wilson.

System of Arrangement: Organized in two parts.

Part 1 Papers of Thaddeus Stevens 

Part 2 Photocopies of:

Series I  General Correspondence and Miscellaneous Documents

Series II  Speeches and Resolutions

Series III  Legal Arguments and Legal and Business Papers

Series IV  Congressional Committee Minutes

Conditions for access: No restrictions.

Conditions Governing Reproductions: Collection may not be photocopied. Please contact Research Staff or Archives Staff with questions.

Language: English

Source of Acquisition: Items in Part I were collected by LancasterHistory and the Lancaster County Historical Society, unless otherwise noted. The photocopies in Part II were donated by Beverly Wilson Palmer in 1996.

Preferred Citation:  Thaddeus Stevens Collection (MG-115), Part 2, Series #, Box #, Folder #, LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pa.

 

Part 2  Photocopies

Gift of Beverly Wilson Palmer, editor of The Thaddeus Stevens Papers, 1996. These photocopies were used to create the microfilm edition. LancasterHistory does not have the microfilm.

 

Series I  General Correspondence and Miscellaneous Documents. Arranged chronologically with letters to and from Thaddeus Stevens.

Box 2  5 January 1814 to 20 December 1841

Folder 1  Letter to Samuel Merrill. 5 January 1814.

Folder 2  Letter to the treasurer of Dartmouth College. 31 August [1815].

Folder 3  Transcription of newspaper article and regarding opening a law office in Gettysburg, 1 October 1816. Adams Centinel, 18 December 1816.

Folder 4  Newspaper advertisement regarding a brewery for rent in [Gettysburg], 31 October [1828]. Adams Centinel, 31 December 1828.

Folder 5  Newspaper advertisement regarding the return of books borrowed from Thaddeus Stevens, 24 February 1829. Adams Centinel, 4 March 1829.

Folder 6  Letter printed in the newspaper to [Robert G. Harper] from Thaddeus Stevens. Adams Centinel, 9 September 1829.

Folder 7  Letter printed in the newspaper to Thaddeus Stevens from Robert G. Harper. Adams Centinel, 9 September 1829.

Folder 8  ?

Folder 9  Newspaper article regarding an attempted robbery at the Bank of Gettysburg. Thaddeus Stevens was on the Board of Directors, 5 October 1829. Adams Centinel, 7 October 1829.

Folder 10  Letter from Joshua Stevens. 16 October 1829.

Folder 11  Letter to George Wolf. 8 January 1830.

Folder 12  Letter printed in the newspaper to Jacob Lefever from the Committee for the Anti-Masonic Delegates, 9 January 1830. Thaddeus Stevens was a member of the committee. Adams Centinel, 20 January 1830.

Folder 13  Letter printed in the newspaper for the Committee for the Anti-Masonic Delegates from Jacob Lefever, 11 January 1830. Adams Centinel, 20 January 1830.

Folder 14  Letter printed in the newspaper for the Committee for the Anti-Masonic Delegates from Robert Harper, 14 January 1830. Adams Centinel, 20 January 1830.

Folder 15  Letter to George Wolf. 29 January 1830.

Folder 16  Letter printed in the newspaper for the Committee for the Anti-Masonic Delegates from Adams County Citizens, 20 January 1830. Adams Centinel, 20 January 1830.

Folder 17  Letter from Sarah Stevens. [27] April 1830. Letter to Henry Stevens. 11 May 1830.

Folder 18  Letter to J. L. [Guiller]. 6 October 1830.

Folder 19  Letter from Joseph O’Brien. 5 November 1830.

Folder 20  Letter from James Stray. 6 November 1830.

Folder 21  Letter to John McClean. 28 June 1831.

Folder 22  Letter from John McClean. 7 July 1831.

Folder 23  Letter to George Wolf. 27 August 1831.

Folder 24  Letter to John Shriner. 14 January 1832.

Folder 25  Letter printed in the newspaper to Thaddeus Stevens from Amos Ellmaker. Lancaster. 16 August 1832.

Folder 26  Letter printed in the newspaper to R. W. Middletown from Thaddeus Stevens. Star and Banner, 16 January 1833.

Folder 27  Letter to [Rev.] F. Pitts. 30 July 1833.

Folder 28  Letter to Thomas Burrowes. 8 April 1833.

Folder 29  Letter to Jacob Lefever. 3 October 1833.

Folder 30  Letter printed in the newspaper to Thaddeus Stevens from C. G. McClean, [13] December 1833. The Comet, 3 October 1834.

Folder 31  Letter printed in the newspaper to C. G. McClean from Thaddeus Stevens, 14 December 1833. The Comet, 3 October 1834.

Folder 32  Letter printed in the newspaper to Thaddeus Stevens from C. G. McClean, 18 December 1833. The Comet, 3 October 1834.

Folder 33  Letter from Joseph Kepner. 4 January 1834.

Folder 34  Letter printed in the newspaper to Thaddeus Stevens from Garrett Brinkerhoff, et al., 8 January 1834. Star & Banner, 28 January 1834.

Folder 35  Letter printed in the newspaper to Garrett Brinkerhoff, et al. from Thaddeus Stevens, 1 January 1834. Star & Banner, 21 January 1834.

Folder 36  Letter to William Frazer. 23 March 1834.

Folder 37  Letter printed in the newspaper to Thaddeus Stevens from C. G. McClean, 19 June 1834. The Comet, 3 October 1834.

Folder 38  Letter printed in the newspaper to C. G. McClean from Thaddeus Stevens, 23 June 1834. The Comet, 3 October 1834.

Folder 39  Letter to Morrill Stevens. 28 June 1834.

Folder 40  Letter to Daniel Webster. __ June 1834.

Folder 41  Letter to John Beschler. 4 July 1834.

Folder 42  Letter from Edward McPherson. 13 August 1834.

Folder 43  Article printed in the newspaper to the public from Thaddeus Stevens, 4 October 1834. The Comet, 3 October 1834.

Folder 44  Letter from George Law. 18 November 1834.

Folder 45  Letter to Gales and Seaton. 5 December 1834.

Folder 46  Letter to Alexander Ramsey. 17 March 1835.

Folder 47  Letter to J. H. A. Bamberger. 21 July 1835.

Folder 48  Letter to Pennsylvania College Trustees. 11 August 1835.

Folder 49  Letter to Joseph Wallace. 16 August 1835.

Folder 50  Letter from Jacob Lefever. 27 August 1835.

Folder 51  Letter printed in the newspaper to Jacob Lefever from Thaddeus Stevens, 29 August 1835. Gettysburg Compiler, 15 September 1835.

Folder 52  Letter printed in the newspaper to Thaddeus Stevens from Jacob Lefever, 29 August 1835. Gettysburg Compiler, 15 September 1835.

Folder 53  Newspaper article reprinted from the Boston Free Press,  “Tribute to Moral Courage,” regarding Thaddeus Stevens as a man of moral courage. Star & Banner, 17 August 1835.

Folder 54  Newspaper article reply by Thaddeus Stevens. Star & Banner, 17 August 1835.

Folder 55  Letter printed in the newspaper to Thaddeus Stevens from Jacob Lefever, 1 September 1835. Gettysburg Compiler, 15 September 1835.

Folder 56  Letter printed in the newspaper to Jacob Lefever from Thaddeus Stevens, 2 September 1835. Gettysburg Compiler, 15 September 1835.

Folder 57  Letter printed in the newspaper to Thaddeus Stevens from Jacob Lefever, 9 September 1835. Gettysburg Compiler, 15 September 1835.

Folder 58  Letter to William Henry Harrison. 22 October 1835.

Folder 59  Letter to Joseph Wallace. 24 October 1835.

Folder 60  Letter to Samuel Reed. 26 October 1835.

Folder 61 Transcription printed in the newspaper to William Henry Harrison, 4 November 1835. Pennsylvania Reporter, 8 January 1836.

Folder 62  Letter to Samuel Schoch. 6 November 1835.

Folder 63  Newspaper article regarding General Harrison. [ __ November 1835].

Folder 64  Article from T. G. McCulloh. Pennsylvania House Journal, 12 December 1835.

Folder 65  Letter printed in the newspaper to the Anti-Masonic Citizens of Pennsylvania from the Committee of Anti-Masonic Delegates, 31 December 1835. Harrisburg Chronicle, 31 December 1835.

Folder 66  Letter to John Quincy Adams. 11 January [1836].

Folder 67  Letter to Thaddeus Stevens from John Nielson. Pennsylvania House Journal, Vol. 2, 14 January 1836.

Folder 68  Letter printed in the newspaper to the committee of the House of Representatives from George Wolf, 31 December 1835. Thaddeus Stevens was a member of the committee. 1 January 1836. 46th session, 14 January 1836.

Folder 69  Letter from John Quincy Adams. 16 January 1836.

Folder 70  Letter from Joseph Lawrence / Treasury Department. 16 January 1836.

Folder 71  Letter from Elijah F. Pennypacker and John Walker. 18 January 1836.

Folder 72  Letter printed in the newspaper to Thaddeus Stevens from Francis R. Shunk, [20 January] 1836. Harrisburg Chronicle, 21 January 1836.

Folder 73  Letter from George Junkin. 2 March 1836.

Folder 74 

Folder 75  Letter to Espey Anderson. 3 March 1836.

Folder 76  Letter to Lafayette College Community. 19 March 1836.

Folder 77  Letter to William Lewis. 22 March 1836.

Folder 78  Letter to Nicholas Biddle. 6 May 1836.

Folder 79  Letter to William Lewis. 12 May 1836.

Folder 80  Letter to William Lewis. 29 May 1836.

Folder 81  Letter from J. Cowperthwait. 28 June 1836.

Folder 82  Article printed in the newspaper to Anti-Mason Democrats from Samuel Fisher and Thaddeus Stevens, 8 September 1836. Adams Centinel and General Advertiser, 6 March 1837.

Folder 83  Letter to Samuel Schoch. 28 September 1836.

Folder 84  Letter from Thomas Burrowes. 15 December 1836.

Folder 85  Letter from Thomas Burrowes. 16 December 1836.

Folder 86  Letter from [William McClellan]. [1836].

Folder 87  Letter from Thomas Burrowes. 26 January 1837.

Folder 88  Letter printed in the newspaper to Mr. Stevens, “Protest from Thaddeus Stevens.” Protest dated 25 February 1837. Adams Centinel and General Advertiser, 6 March 1837.

Folder 89  Letter to B. F. Baskin. 25 March 1837. Letter to Lafayette College. 25 March 1837.

Folder 90  Letter to O. H. Johnston. 19 April 1837.

Folder 91  Letter from Joseph Wallace. 22 April 1837.

Folder 92  Letter to U. V. Pennypacker. 12 June 1837.

Folder 93  Letter printed in the newspaper to Pennsylvania Citizens from committee, [  ] July 1837. Adams Centinel, 31 July 1837.

Folder 94  Letter printed in the newspaper to James Miles from Thaddeus Stevens. 21 August 1837. Three Pennsylvania State Reports. [  ] May 1846.

Folder 95  Letter from Pennsylvania College trustees. [  ] August 1837.

Folder 96  Letter to Samuel Barclay. 30 October 1837.

Folder 97  Letter to Elijah Pennypacker. 20 November 1837.

Folder 98  Letter to John Young. 25 November 1837.

Folder 99  Letter to John McPherson. 19 December 1837.

Folder 100  Letter to Pennsylvania College trustees from committee. 1837.

Folder 101  Letter from Boston Atlas editors. 4 January 1838.

Folder 102  Letter to Nicholas Biddle. 11 February 1838.

Folder 103  Letter to Peter Stathaur 12 April 1838.

Folder 104  Letter to Edward Chapin. 15 April 1838.

Folder 105  Letter to Elijah Pennypacker. 17 April 1838.

Folder 106  Letter printed in the newspaper to Pennsylvania Hall for Free Discussion from the committee, 4 May 1838. Thaddeus Stevens and Samuel Webb were members of this committee. Pennsylvania Freeman, 17 May 1838.

Folder 107  Letter to [Marshall College Literature Society]. 7 June 1838

Folder 108  Letter from Thomas Burrowes. 24 June 1838.

Folder 109  Letter from Thomas Burrowes. 30 June 1838.

Folder 110  Letter from Thomas Burrowes. 1 July 1838.

Folder 111  Letter to [ ____ ] Miller, [ ____ ] Orbisan and [ ____ ] Steel. 2 July 1838.

Folder 112  Transcribed letter from The Correspondence of Nicholas Biddle. 3 July 1838. Reginald C. McGrane, editor, Boston. 1919.

Folder 113  Letter to Thomas Burrowes. 16 July 1838.

Folder 114  Letter printed in the newspaper to Pennsylvania contractors from Thaddeus Stevens, 20 July [1838]. Adams Centinel, 3 September 1838.

Folder 115  Letter to Nicholas Biddle. 27 August 1838.

Folder 116  Letter from Thomas Burrowes. 22 September 1838.

Folder 117  Letter to Nicholas Biddle. 1838.

Folder 118  Letter from Thomas Burrowes. 5 October 1838.

Folder 119  Transcribed letter John Montelius. 29 October 1838.

Folder 120  Letter printed in the newspaper to the editor of the Pennsylvania Telegraph, 6 December 1838. Pennsylvania Telegraph, 10 December 1838.

Folder 121  Letter to Charles Burk. 9 December 1838.

Folder 122  Letter printed in the newspaper to Adams County Citizens from Thaddeus Stevens, 26 December 1838. Pennsylvania Telegraph, 2 January 1839.

Folder 123  Letter to Thomas Burrowes. 9 January 1839.

Folder 124  Letter printed in the newspaper to Adams County Citizens from Thaddeus Stevens, 17 January 1839. Pennsylvania Telegraph, 17 January 1839.

Folder 125  Letter printed in the newspaper to Adams County Citizens from Thaddeus Stevens, [21 January] 1839. Gettysburg Star, 22 January 1839.

Folder 126  Letter from C. A. Barnitz. 11 February 1839.

Folder 127  Letter from John Edie. 9 April 1839.

Folder 128  Letter to J. B. Baron. 24 April 1839.

Folder 129  Letter printed in the newspaper from the committee, 27 April 1839. Thaddeus Stevens, M. C. Clarkson, James Cooper and Robert Paxton were members of the committee. Star & Banner, 7 May 1839.

Folder 130  Letter printed in the newspaper from the committee, 3 May 1839. Star & Banner, 7 May 1839.

Folder 131  Letter to Joseph Wallace. 4 May 1839.

Folder 132  Letter printed in the newspaper from the Election Committee to Thaddeus Stevens, 11 May 1839. Charles Hegins was chairman of the Election Committee. Gettysburg Star, 28 May 1839.

Folder 133  Letter printed in the newspaper to the Election Committee from Thaddeus Stevens, 13 May 1839. Gettysburg Star, 28 May 1839.

Folder 134  Letter to John McPherson. 24 May 1839.

Folder 135  Letter printed in the newspaper to Adams County Citizens from Thaddeus Stevens, 25 May 1839. Adams Centinel, 27 May 1839.

Folder 136  Letter to Christian Haldeman. 30 May 1839.

Folder 137  Letter from Christian Hershey, Aaron Evans, Nathaniel Ellmaker, Benjamin Brackbill, [Z.] M. Lenegan, T. F. [ ____ ], James Porter, Hiester, John Bear, Robert Middletown, A. H. Hood, M. Kirkpatrick, [D. R. Dondersmith], Samuel Patterson, Thomas [Sterritt], Samuel Parke, George [ ____ ], Amos Ellmaker, John Bear on behalf of the G. Committee, Barry Hoover, H. C. Soche, John Long and George B. Markley.

Folder 138  Letter printed in the newspaper to Adams County Citizens from Thaddeus Stevens, 15 June 1839. Gettysburg Star, 18 June 1839.

Folder 139  Letter printed in the newspaper to Thaddeus Stevens from the Escort Committee: James Cooper, John McPherson, Daniel Smyser, John Slentz and Samuel Witherow. 17 June 1839. Gettysburg Star, 18 June 1839.

Folder 140  Letter printed in the newspaper to the Escort Committee from Thaddeus Stevens, 17 June 1839. Gettysburg Star, 18 June 1839.

Folder 141  Letter to Charles Penrose. 21 June 1839.

Folder 142  Letter from John Zeilin. 22 June 1839.

Folder 143  Letter to Lancaster County Anti-Masons from Thaddeus Stevens, 24 June 1839. Messengers included Patterson, Starett, Parke, Ford, Ellmaker and others. Gettysburg Star, 2 July 1839.

Folder 144  Letter to William Lewis. 25 July 1839.

Folder 145  Letter to Joseph Wallace. 27 July 1839.

Folder 146  Letter from Morrill Stevens. 11 September 1839.

Folder 147  Letter to Thomas Dunlop. 5 November 1839.

Folder 148  Letter to John P. Kennedy. 5 November 1839.

Folder 149  Letter from Horace Greeley. 10 December 1839.

Folder 150  Letter from Charles Howard. 29 February 1840.

Folder 151  Letter from Charles Howard. 23 March 1840.

Folder 152  Letter to Thomas Burrowes. 12 May 1840.

Folder 153  Letter from J. B. Mitchell. 5 June [1840].

Folder 154  Letter to Samuel [Winck], et al. 15 August 1840.

Folder 155  Letter printed in the newspaper to Adams County Citizens from the Central Committee, 24 October 1840. Thaddeus Stevens was a member of the committee. Adams Centinel, 26 October 1840.

Folder 156  Letter to Thomas Elder. 18 February 1841.

Folder 157  Letter to Thomas Elder. 25 February 1841.

Folder 158  Letter to William Henry Harrison. 6 March 1841.

Folder 159  Letter to Daniel Webster. 8 March 1841.

Folder 160  Letter to Daniel Webster. 27 March 1841.

Folder 161  Letter to Francis Granger. 28 April 1841.

Folder 162  Letter to Thomas Burrowes. 22 May 1841.

Folder 163  Letter to Daniel Webster. 26 May 1841.

Folder 164  Letter to Daniel Webster. 11 June 1841.

Folder 165  Letter to Francis Granger. 12 July 1841.

Folder 166  Letter to Daniel Webster. 26 July 1841.

Folder 167  Letter from Alexander Reed. 28 August [1841].

Folder 168  Letter from F. Leas. 25 September 1841.

Folder 169  Letter to William M. Reynolds, et al. Total Abstinence Society. 25 September 1841.

Folder 170  Letter from William Patterson. 23 October 1841.

Folder 171  Letter to Winfield Scott. 28 October 1841.

Folder 172  Letter from Winfield Scott. 1 November 1841.

Folder 173  Letter from Winfield Scott. 4 November 1841.

Folder 174  Letter from Winfield Scott. 13 November 1841.

Folder 175  Letter from Winfield Scott. 21 November 1841.

Folder 176  Letter from William Sanders. 5 December 1841.

Folder 177  Letter to Joseph Wallace. 20 December 1841.

Box 3  21 March 1842 to [ ____ ] 1850

Folder 178  Letter from James Dobbins. 21 March 1842.

Folder 179  Letter from Salmon P. Chase. 8 April 1842.

Folder 180  Letter from Jonathan Blanchard. 9 April 1842.

Folder 181  Letter from H. W. Smith. 11 April 1842.

Folder 182  Letter from James B. Beers. 24 April 1842.

Folder 183  Letter from Winfield Scott. 5 May 1842.

Folder 184  Letter from Winfield Scott. 5 May 1842.

Folder 185  Letter from James Caldwell. 14 May 1842.

Folder 186  Letter from James Dunlop. 18 May 1842.

Folder 187  Letter from Charles Howard. 19 May 1842.

Folder 188  Letter from James Hepburne. 20 May 1842.

Folder 189  Letter from M. S. [ ____ ] McCoy. 21 May 1842.

Folder 190  Letter to Jonathan Blanchard. 24 May 1842.

Folder 191  Letter from L. G. Boggs. 28 May 1842.

Folder 192  Letter from Samuel Schoch. 4 June 1842.

Folder 193  Letter from John Donaldson. 6 June 1842.

Folder 194  Letter to Thomas H. Burrowes. 7 June 1842.

Folder 195  Letter from M. C. Clarkson. 19 June 1842.

Folder 196  Letter from Nicholas Biddle. 25 June 1842.

Folder 197  Letter from Elijah F. Pennypacker. 13 July 1842.

Folder 198  Letter from Winfield Scott. 2 August 1842.

Folder 199  Letter to John B. McPherson. [5 August 1842].

Folder 200  Letter to David McConaughy. [25 October 1842].

Folder 201  Letter from John S. Littell. 3 November 1842.

Folder 202  Letter. Recipient unknown. 25 November 1842.

Folder 203  Letter from Boker & Brothers. 19 January 1843.

Folder 204  Letter to Winfield Scott. 15 February 1843.

Folder 205  Letter from E. Chapin. 20 March 1843.

Folder 206  Letter from James L. McCall. 27 April 1843.

Folder 207  Letter from James [H.] McLanahan. 2 June 1843.

Folder 208  Letter from [Juan] Watts. 14 June 1843. Letter to William M. Meredith. 15 June 1843.

Folder 209  Letter to William M. Meredith. 18 June 1843.

Folder 210  Letter to [ ____ ] Grable. 17 July 1843.

Folder 211  Letter to [Samuel Schoch] 12 August 1843.

Folder 212  Letter to Edward G. Biddle. 28 October 1843.

Folder 213  Letter from Clement A. Buckley and William Harmar. 4 May 1844.

Folder 214  Letter to J. Williamson. 6 August 1844.

Folder 215  Letter from [Q. Armstrong, et al.]. 10 September 1844.

Folder 216  Letter to Josiah Randall and William B. Rudd. 21 September 1844.

Folder 217  Letter from M. C. Clarkson. 27 September 1844.

Folder 218  Letter to Alexander Ramsey. 21 [February] 1845.

Folder 219  Letter from Alfred Rix. 18 March 1845.

Folder 220  Letter to Samuel Schoch. 11 April 1845.

Folder 221  Letter to Samuel Schoch. 10 May 1845.

Folder 222  Letter from Henry Gassett. 27 May 1845.

Folder 223  Letter to Robb & Winebrenner. 17 June 1845.

Folder 224  Letter to Samuel Schoch. 7 July 1845.

Folder 225  Letter from Robert W. Middleton. 7 August 1845. Letter from Louis Morrill. 18 August 1845.

Folder 226  Letter from Edward Griest. 25 August [1845].

Folder 227  Letter from Dudley Selden. 26 September 1845.

Folder 228  Letter from Alfred Rix. 22 October 1845.

Folder 229  Letter from Dudley Selden. 12 November 1845. Letter from Dudley Selden. 2 October 1845.

Folder 230  Letter from Adam Diller. 24 November 1845.

Folder 231  Letter to [L. B.] Jenks. 31 December 1845.

Folder 232  Letter to H. B. Wright. 24 May 1846.

Folder 233  Letter to Robb & Winebrenner. 25 May 1846.

Folder 234  Letter from William M. Patterson. 6 July 1846.

Folder 235  Letter from Samuel A. [Gibson]. 28 September 1846.

Folder 236  Letter from Morrill Stevens. 5 October 1846.

Folder 237  Letter from William G. Bradly. 2 December 1846.

Folder 238  Letter from Samuel Galloway. 6 May 1847.

Folder 239  Letter from Jonathan Blanchard. 12 May 1847.

Folder 240  Letter from John Evans. 2 June 1847.

Folder 241  Letter to John McClintock. 20 July 1847.

Folder 242  Letter from [Sarah Morrill Stevens]. 20 July [1847].

Folder 243  Letter to John McClintock. 2 August 1847.

Folder 244  Letter to John McClintock. 9 August 1847.

Folder 245  Letter from Heshaw Courtright. 2 September 1847.

Folder 246  Letter from Henry Stevens. 11 September 1847.

Folder 247  Letter from John B. McPherson. 24 September 1847.

Folder 248  Letter from Daniel B. Smyser. 5 November 1847.

Folder 249  Transcribed letter to Jeremiah Brown, [ ____ ] 1847. Published in The Pilgrim’s Pathway: the Underground Railroad in Lancaster County, by Charles D. Spotts. Lancaster. 1966.

Folder 250  Letter from James D. Paxton. 31 January 1848.

Folder 251  Letter from James D. Paxton. 5 February 1848.

Folder 252  Letter to Henry Stevens. 16 April 1848.

Folder 253  Letter from Alfred Rix. 22 April 1848.

Folder 254  Letter from Samuel Galloway. 3 May 1848.

Folder 255  Letter from Matthew Truman. 7 July [1848].

Folder 256  Letter from William F. Johnston. 29 July 1848.

Folder 257  Letter from Alexander Ramsey. 30 July 1848.

Folder 258  Letter from Jacob Cadwalader. 31 July 1848.

Folder 259  Letter to Jacob Barritz. 2 August 1848.

Folder 260  Letter printed in the newspaper to Thaddeus Stevens from R. F. Rauch. 14 August 1848. Lancaster Examiner & Herald, 16 August 1848.

Folder 261  Letter printed in the newspaper to R. F. Rauch from Thaddeus Stevens. 14 August 1848. Lancaster Examiner & Herald, 16 August 1848.

Folder 262  Letter from John H. Sharretts. 25 August 1848.

Folder 263  Letter to Samuel Calvin. 3 September 1848.

Folder 264  Letter from Abraham Lincoln. 3 September 1848.

Folder 265  Letter to Abraham Lincoln. 7 September 1848.

Folder 266  Letter from Alfred Rix. 11 September 1848.

Folder 267  Letter printed in the newspaper to Thaddeus Stevens from Joseph Gibbons, 16 September 1848. Lancaster Examiner & Herald, 27 September 1848.

Folder 268  Letter printed in the newspaper to the Free Soil Committee from Thaddeus Stevens, 18 September 1848. Joseph Gibbons was a member of the committee. Lancaster Examiner & Herald, 27 September 1848.

Folder 269  Letter to David McConaughy. 5 October 1848.

Folder 270  Letter from Truman Smith. 20 October 1848.

Folder 271  Letter to Samuel Galloway. 24 October 1848.

Folder 272  Letter to [Washington Townsend]. 26 October 1848.

Folder 273  Letter from I. L. Gallatin. 28 [October] 1848.

Folder 274  Mass Meetings Address letterhead from Alexander Ramsey. [ ____ 1848].

Folder 275  Letter from Jonathan Blanchard. 10 November 1848.

Folder 276  Letter from John Brotherline. 24 November 1848.

Folder 277  Letter from Charles B. Penrose. 27 November 1848.

Folder 278 Letter from Warren Day. 27 December 1848.

Folder 279  Letter to Erastus Fairbanks. 20 January 1849.

Folder 280  Letter to David McConaughy. 20 January 1849.

Folder 281  Letter to Thomas Elder. 24 January 1849.

Folder 282  Letter from [W. T.] Boone. 4 February 1849.

Folder 283  Letter to William H. Seward. 2 March 1849.

Folder 284  Letter to Thomas Elder. 3 March 1849.

Folder 285  Letter from Charles F. Camp. 5 March 1849.

Folder 286  Letter. Recipient unknown. 21 March 1849.

Folder 287  Letter from Charles F. Camp. 14 May 1849.

Folder 288  Letter to William M. Meredith. 16 May 1849.

Folder 289  Letter to William D. Lewis. 21 May 1849.

Folder 290  Letter from Eli Bowen. 9 June 1849.

Folder 291  Letter from Truman Smith. 16 June 1849.

Folder 292  Letter printed in the newspaper to Lancaster County Citizens from Thaddeus Stevens, 7 August 1849. Lancaster Examiner & Herald, 8 August 1849.

Folder 293  Letter to Charles Sumner. 20 August 1849.

Folder 294  Letter to John M. Clayton. 25 August 1849. Letter to William M. Meredith. 25 August 1849.

Folder 295  Letter from Joseph P. Smith. 29 August 1849.

Folder 296  Letter to John M. Clayton. 8 September 1849.

Folder 297  Letter from W. E. Camp.17 September 1849.

Folder 298  Letter to William M. Meredith. 27 September 1849.

Folder 299  Letter from W. E. Camp. 5 October 1849.

Folder 300  Letter from Daniel Kaufman. 19 October 1849.

Folder 301  Letter to James Martin Bell. 11 November 1849.

Folder 302  Letter from J. P. Garrett. 26 November 1849.

Folder 303  Letter to William D. Lewis. 14 December 1849.

Folder 304  Letter to William D. Lewis. 16 December 1849.

Folder 305  Letter from Joseph P. Clarkson. 19 December 1849.

Folder 306  Letter from [A. Weeks, Jr.]. 20 December 1849.

Folder 307  Letter from Joseph P. Smith. 22 December 1849.

Folder 308  Letter from James P. Ailes. [ _ ] January 1850.

Folder 309  Letter from John L. Thompson. 8 January 1850.

Folder 310  Letter from Amos Ellmaker. 11 January 1850.

Folder 311  Letter from John L. Thompson. 19 January 1850.

Folder 312  Letter from William D. Lewis. 21 January 1850.

Folder 313  Letter from William M. Stewart. 25 January 1850.

Folder 314  Letter from William H. Dillingham. 28 January 1850.

Folder 315  Letter from James Condon. 14 February 1850.

Folder 316  Letter from E. D. Gilbert. 16 February 1850.

Folder 317  Letter from H. Mehaffy. 18 February 1850.

Folder 318  Letter from Morton McMichael. 21 February 1850.

Folder 319  Letter from James M. McKim. 24 February 1850.

Folder 319a  Letter from Thomas Ewing. 25 February 1850.

Folder 320  Letter from Jonathan Blanchard. 13 March 1850.

Folder 321  Letter to Dr. A. Phelps. 13 March 1850.

Folder 322  Letter from Joseph P. Smith. 28 March 1850.

Folder 323  Letter from Joseph P. Smith. 3 April 1850.

Folder 324  Letter from J. B. Garber. 6 April 1850.

Folder 325  Letter to Elijah F. Pennypacker. 13 [April] 1850.

Folder 326  Letter from [Iairus] Lincoln. 4 May 1850.

Folder 327  Letter from Horace Greeley. 27 May 1850.

Folder 328  Letter from John Miller. 3 June 1850.

Folder 329  Letter. Sender unknown. 13 June 1850.

Folder 330  Letter to L. D. Campbell. 2 July 1850.

Folder 331  Letter to David McConaughy. 6 July 1850.

Folder 332  Letter from Alexander H. Hood. 10 July 1850.

Folder 333  Transcribed letter from Amos Ellmaker to Thaddeus Stevens, 16 July 1850. Papers Read Before the Lancaster County Historical Society, 1906.

Folder 334  Letter from A. W. Davis. 29 July 1850. Letter from Elijah F. Pennypacker. [29 July 1850].

Folder 335  Letter from James Buchanan. 31 July 1850.

Folder 336  Letter from George Ford. 6 August 1850.

Folder 337  Letter from James Buchanan. 10 August 1850.

Folder 338  Letter from Frederick Douglass. [10 August 1850].

Folder 339  Letter from George Ford. 10 August 1850.

Folder 340  Letter from John Weis. 31 August 1850.

Folder 341  Letter printed in the newspaper to W. P. Powell from Thaddeus Stevens, 29 September 1850. National Anti-Slavery Standard, 10 October 1850.

Folder 342  Letter to Charles M. Conrad. 7 October 1850.

Folder 343  Letter from James Aiken, et al. 8 October 1850.

Folder 344  Letter from John B. McPherson. 13 October 1850.

Folder 345  Letter to David McConaughy. 14 October 1850.

Folder 346  Letter to James Aiken, et al. 25 October 1850.

Folder 347  Letter to David McConaughy. 5 December 1850.

Folder 348  Letter from William A. Graham. 27 December 1850.

Folder 349  Letter from Abraham Herr Smith. 30 December 1850.

Folder 350  Letter from Amaziah C. Barr. [ ___ 1850].

Folder 351  Letter from Sam Houston. [ ___ 1850].

Folder 352  Letter from Richard Randolph. [ ___ 1850].

Folder 353  Letter to [ ____ ] Roberts. [ ___ 1850].

Box 4  11 January 1851 to 29 December 1860

Folder 354  Letter to D. Blair regarding a recommendation. 11 January 1851.

Folder 355  Letter from David McConaughy requesting a copy of the muster roll of Captain Samuel White & Co. 16 January 1851.

Folder 356  Letter to Isaac Richardson regarding Mr. Jackson’s reports. 21 January 1851.

Folder 357  Letter from J. M. Moorhead imploring Stevens to not expose him for a crime involving a loan transaction (which he claims was his first crime). The sender is distressed and claims that he and his family will be ruined if Stevens exposes him. 24 January 1851.

Folder 358  Letter from G. E. W. Sharretts regarding a financial account of anchouies and bar iron made at the Caledonia Iron Works. 2 February 1851.

Folder 359  Letter to the editor of the Boston Atlas regarding the appearance of Stevens’ name in an issue of the Atlas. 27 February 1851.
Folder 360  Letter to William D. Lewis regarding an exchange of papers. 23 March 1851.

Folder 361  Letter from B. Gilbert requesting a loan in the amount of $25 to pay a carpenter for the construction of a room. Photocopy of addressed envelope. 21 June 1851.

Folder 362  Letter to William D. Lewis, urging him to lend money to their mutual friend, Colonel Dickey. 27 June 1851.

Folder 363  Letter from E. D. Gilbert, a young physician, requesting financial assistance. DATE.

Folder 364  Letter to Thurlow Weed praising a building contractor, [Francis, Banz & Co.]. 2 August 1851.

Folder 365  Letter from Edward McPherson regarding Senate legislation. 14 August 1851.

Folder 366  Letter from Edward McPherson regarding legislation relating to the state debt. 16 August 1851.

Folder 367  Letter from T. D. Knight requesting help in obtaining citizenship for his slaves. 25 August 1851.

Folder 368  Letter to Alexander Ramsey introducing  and recommending J. W. Hunter as a member of the bar. 2 September 1851.

Folder 369  Letter printed in the newspaper to President Millard Filmore from E. Louis Lowel discussing what would happen if Maryland tried to secede. Published in the Baltimore American, 15 September 1851.

Folder 370  Letter to the Pennsylvania Freeman the increase of the power of slavery. 14 October 1851.

Folder 371  Letter to John Cadwalader. 21 October 1851.

Folder 372  Letter to John Cadwalader. 22 October 1851.

Folder 373  Letter to John Jay thanking him for information contained in a letter. 23 October 1851.

Folder 374  Letter from Joseph Pervis regarding Judge Davis. 21 January 1852.

Folder 375  Letter from John Livingston asking Stevens to permit him to include an entry on Stevens in a book he is preparing, which will document the best attorneys in America. The letter requests that Stevens return a daguerreotype, as well as a biography to be included in the book. 28 January 1852.

Folder 376  Letter from John T. Backler describing the founding and financial information of the Moravian Church. 2 February 1852.

Folder 377  Letter to Mrs. A. Weygand regarding his intention to sell all of his real estate in order to pay off a debt of $30,000 which has fallen upon him. 16 February 1852.

Folder 378  Letter from the Whig Committee requesting his help in securing the nomination and election of Daniel Webster as President of the United States. 16 March 1852.

Folder 379  Letter to William Rhoads regarding the Postmaster General. 30 March 1852.

Folder 380  Letter to David McConaughy. 7 May 1852.

Folder 381  Letter to David McConaughy. 17 May 1852.

Folder 382  Letter to George Washington Harris regarding the Wallace trial. 22 May 1852.

Folder 383  Letter to T. Yate regarding the veracity of Mr. Yate. 2 June 1852.

Folder 384  Letter from H. M. Wyatts praising Stevens’ tariff speech, “Free Trade is for Barbarian Tribes,” delivered during the tariff debates of 1852. 17 June 1852.

Folder 385  Letter from Edward McPherson regarding his travels up the northeast coast to western Vermont. 3 July 1852.

Folder 386  Letter from Paul James praising Stevens’ speech on the tariff. Mr. James claims that he gave the speech to two Democrats who were impressed with it and requests a dozen more copies to distribute to the “rank and file” of the Democratic Party, whom he believes are honest. 5 July 1852.

Folder 387  Letter to D. B. Stacy regarding legislation. 23 July 1852.

Folder 388  Letter to David McConaughy. 24 July 1852.

Folder 389  Letter to David McConaughy. 27 July 1852.

Folder 390  Letter to David McConaughy. 3 August 1852.

Folder 391  Letter to Isaac Chandler regarding a meeting. 5 September 1852.

Folder 392  Letter to David McConaughy regarding finances. 12 November 1852.

Folder 393  Letter to John Jay regarding a court case. 15 November 1852.

Folder 394  Letter from William H. Dundas regarding the success of a petition drafted by Stevens to the Post Office. 17 December 1852.

Folder 395  Letter to David McConaughy confirming that he did as McConaughy requested in the Way [and Means Committee]. 19 December 1852.

Folder 396  Letter to Mrs. A. Weygand regarding the sale of his real estate. 28 December 1852.

Folder 397  Letter from Gutelius Snyder requesting that Stevens loan him a book to read, because he is young and likes to read useful books. 16 April 1853.

Folder 398  Letter to Thaddeus Stevens, Jr. (nephew) giving him advice regarding college. The letter urges Stevens, Jr. to study extremely hard, to be first in his class and to never taste alcohol. 30 August 1853.

Folder 399  Letter to John B. McPherson regarding a $4,000 debt. 23 August 1853.

Folder 400  Letter to John B. McPherson regarding a $738 debt. 30 December 1853.

Folder 401  Letter from David McConaughy regarding his purchase of land in Texas. 2 January 1854.

Folder 402  Letter from John Kunkel. 12 January 1854.

Folder 403  Letter from George W. Dobbin requesting a favor. 27 January 1854.

Folder 404  Letter from George V. Campbell regarding Chesnut Hill. 9 February 1854.

Folder 405  Letter from Enoch Lewis regarding slavery in Nebraska. 9 February 1854.

Folder 406  Letter from David McConaughy requesting an opinion about land ownership. 15 February 1854.

Folder 407  Letter from William Neal regarding a lecture of Stevens. 16 February 1854.

Folder 408  Letter from Daniel M. Smyser requesting that Stevens allow a young lawyer, John A. Marshall, to be associated with one of Stevens’ court cases in order to gain experience and for a networking opportunity. 19 February 1854.

Folder 409  Letter from William D. Lewis regarding the president of the Sunbury and Erie Railroad Company, whom he accuses of fraud. 20 February 1854.

Folder 410  Letter from William Neal regarding the Nebraska Act of 1854. 20 February 1854.

Folder 411  Letter from George H. Rogers regarding legal affairs. 21 February 1854.

Folder 412  Letter from David McConaughy requesting legal advice on property contracts. 22 February 1854.

Folder 413  Letter from James D. Paxton regarding the sale of Stevens’ land. 22 February 1854.

Folder 414  Letter from T. S. Slentz requesting a $1.50 loan and advice regarding his education. 22 February 1854.

Folder 415  Letter from George V. Campbell regarding legal affairs. 23 February 1854.

Folder 416  Letter from William Neal requesting that Stevens deliver a lecture. 23 February 1854.

Folder 417  Letter from A. M. Gangewer requesting financial assistance in his endeavor to start a newspaper in Harrisburg. Also, a postscript by Dr. Gamaliel Bailey, which vouches for Gangewer’s character and ability. 8 March 1854.

Folder 418  Letter from James D. Paxton regarding the sale of Stevens’ land. 8 March 1854.

Folder 419  Letter from B. F. Pennypacker requesting that Stevens deliver a lecture. 20 March 1854.

Folder 420  Letter to L. W. Maynard regarding the License Clause. 26 March 1854.

Folder 421  Letter from John E. Mann regarding Whig politics 29 March 1854.

Folder 422  Letter from Charles B. Penrose regarding a topographical and geological survey. 3 April 1854.

Folder 423  Letter from A. M. Gangewer regarding his endeavor to start a newspaper in Harrisburg and thanking Stevens for a financial gift, further inquiring whether Stevens will be able to assist him more in the future should the need arise. 13 April 1854.

Folder 424  Letter from Edward McPherson regarding Willcart and Company. 24 April 1854.

Folder 425  Letter from Adelaide McElroy regarding her unfaithful husband, who has caused her great pain and wishes to have custody of her child. In her lengthy letter she asks Stevens if her husband would be legally justified in his desire to have custody of her child. Also included is the last letter Adelaide wrote to her husband, which is in fact a poem in heroic couplets lamenting the sin of her husband. 14 May 1854.

Folder 426  Letter from Thomas Farrington regarding financial affairs. 19 May 1854.

Folder 427  Letter from James G. Reed regarding financial agreements. 26 May 1854.

Folder 428  Letter from J. Chamberlain requesting legal advice. 10 July 1854.

Folder 429  Letter from Oliver Johnson requesting that Stevens deliver a lecture to the New York Anti-Slavery Society. 28 July 1854.

Folder 430  Letter to Oliver Johnson replying to an invitation to deliver a lecture. 29 July 1854.

Folder 431  Letter from Jacob Stauffer requesting legal advice. 31 July 1854.

Folder 432  Letter to John B. McPherson and [ ____ ] Harper regarding an excavation contract. 7 September 1854.

Folder 433  Letter to Samuel A. Evans regarding polling for an upcoming election. 5 October 1854.

Folder 434  Letter to Samuel A. Evans regarding Senate legislation. 8 October 1854.

Folder 435  Letter to Jacob Blanchard regarding fundraising for the Juvenile Society. 17 October 1854.

Folder 436  Letter to David McConaughy. 23 October 1854.

Folder 437  Letter to Thaddeus Stevens, Jr. chastising him for his poor work at college, calling him lazy and warning him that if he has drunk liquor, there is no hope for him. 23 October 1854.

Folder 438  Letter from/to John Allison regarding senatorial elections. 8 November 1854.

Folder 439  Letter to Jacob Blanchard regarding his financial gift to the Juvenile Society. 11 November 1854.

Folder 440  Letter from John P. Rogers regarding Whig politics. 14 November 1854.

Folder 441  Letter from Emily Eshleman requesting appointment to a clerkship in Washington. 21 November 1854.

Folder 442  Letter to Thaddeus Stevens, Jr. chastising him for his indolence at college. 4 December 1854.

Folder 443  Letter from David Wilmot regarding his senatorial campaign. 11 December 1854.

Folder 444  Letter from Emily Eshleman regarding her unsuccessful attempt to obtain an appointment to clerkship. 14 December 1854.

Folder 445  Letter from Abner Thompson regarding Andrew Curtin. 19 December 1854.

Folder 446  Letter to Samuel Schoch. 27 December 1854.

Folder 447  Letter to Jacob Blanchard regarding the sale of property. 8 January 1855.

Folder 448  Letter to Thompson Powell giving legal advice. 17 March 1855.

Folder 449  Letter to Alexander Ramsey regarding a recommendation. 25 April 1855.

Folder 450  Letter to John O’Brien regarding financial transactions. 7 May 1855.

Folder 451  Letter to John O’Brien regarding financial transactions. 11 May 1855.

Folder 452  Letter to John O’Brien regarding financial transactions of the Dark Coal Company. 20 May 1855.

Folder 453  Letter from Samuel Schoch regarding financial transactions. 20 May 1855.

Folder 454  Letter to John  O’Brien regarding the coal lands. 12 June 1855.

Folder 455  Letter to William F. Roberts regarding legislation. 19 June 1855.

Folder 456  Letter from Prime, Wards and King regarding the selling of goods. 26 June 1855.

Folder 457  Letter to Lewis Coryell regarding the sale of the Rape tract. 10 October 1855.

Folder 458  Letter to Edward McPherson regarding Peter Martin’s status as an anti-slavery man. 22 September 1855.

Folder 459  Letter from Samuel Schoch regarding coal land speculation. 21 October 1855.

Folder 460  Letter to Samuel Schoch regarding business. 24 October 1855.

Folder 461  Letter to Jacob Blanchard regarding Blanchard’s role as power of attorney. 13 December 1855.

Folder 462  Letter to Dr. D. Gilbert regarding financial affairs. 22 March 1856.

Folder 463  Letter to William Seward requesting copies of his last speech. 12 April 1856.

Folder 464  Letter to John Scott regarding Stevens’ role as power of attorney. 18 April 1856.

Folder 465  Letter to Thaddeus Stevens, Jr. giving him financial advice. 25 April 1856.

Folder 466  Letter to Jacob Blanchard regarding the sale of land. 31 May 1856.

Folder 467  Letter from Thomas G. Allen asking that Lancaster form a union of all parties opposed to slavery. 4 June 1856.

Folder 468  Letter from George Fenstermaker regarding the sale of the Rape tract. 18 June 1856.

Folder 469  Letter from Truman Smith regarding the 1856 presidential election. 14 August 1856.

Folder 470  Letter from E. D. Gazzam regarding the 1856 presidential election. 24 August 1856.

Folder 471  Letter to Thurlow Weed regarding political campaigning. 24 August 1856.

Folder 472  Letter to Henry C. Carey. 24 September 1856.

Folder 473  Letter to Henry C. Carey regarding York County. 30 September 1856.

Folder 474  Letter to W. H. Miller regarding court decisions. 24 October 1856.

Folder 475  Letter to Simon Cameron regarding the state of the Republican Party. 30 November 1856.

Folder 476  Letter to E. D. Gazzam regarding the senatorial campaign of Simon Cameron. 4 December 1856.

Folder 477  Letter to David McConaughy regarding court affairs. 23 February 1857.

Folder 478  Letter to Samuel A. Evans regarding political office. 27 February 1857.

Folder 479  Letter from David McConaughy regarding Congressional legislation. 2 March 1857.

Folder 480  Letter to David McConaughy regarding Judge Hepburn. 10 March 1857.

Folder 481  Letter from David McConaughy regarding a meeting with Judge Hepburn. 12 March 1857.

Folder 482  Letter to Edward McPherson regarding Congressional legislation. 14 March 1857.

Folder 483  Letter to David McConaughy regarding a meeting with Judge Hepburn. 15 March 1857.

Folder 484  Letter from Lydia Jane Pierson regarding the death of her son. 16 March 1857.

Folder 485  Letter from Edward McPherson regarding Congressional affairs. 20 March 1857.

Folder 486  Letter from James Cooper regarding gubernatorial politics. 22 March 1857.

Folder 487  Letter from John Jay Langdon regarding the sale of land. 23 March 1857.

Folder 488  Letter from David McConaughy regarding court affairs. 26 March 1857.

Folder 489  Letter to John Jay Langdon regarding the sale of land. 27 March 1857.

Folder 490  Letter from Edward McPherson requesting a loan to purchase a newspaper. 28 March 1857.

Folder 491  Letter from James Cooper regarding property value. 31 March 1857.

Folder 492  Letter from W. Hammett regarding property value. 2 April 1857.

Folder 493  Letter from Edward McPherson regarding financial and congressional affairs. 3 April 1857.

Folder 494  Letter from Charles B. Penrose regarding a meeting with Judge Wilmot. 3 April 1857.

Folder 495  Letter from Joseph Pervis regarding the case of Williamson v. Kane. 14 April 1857.

Folder 496  Letter from John F. Cowan regarding a financial settlement with Mr. McDamaul. 16 April 1857.

Folder 497  Letter from Alanson J. Stevens, nephew of Thaddeus Stevens, regarding the output of an iron furnace. 15 June 1857.

Folder 498  Telegram from T. McP., “For God’s sake come this morning.” 18 July 1857.

Folder 499  Letter to Lemuel Todd regarding his busy schedule and inability to meet soon. 9 August 1857.

Folder 500  Letter to S. B. Haines regarding his busy schedule and inability to meet soon. 12 September 1857.

Folder 501  Letter to Samuel A. Evans. 30 September 1857.

Folder 502  Letter to Judge Brinton regarding court affairs. 24 October 1857.

Folder 503  Letter from William C. Arnold regarding a court settlement. 23 November 1857.

Folder 504  Letter regarding mining cases. 26 December 1857.

Folder 505 Letter to Edward McPherson responding to a request. 20 June 1858.

[Edward McPherson from Gettysburg was elected as a Republican in 1858 to the United States House of Representatives. He represented Adams and Franklin counties from 1859—1863.]

Folder 506 Letter to David McConaughy regarding the Bank trial. He is too ill to attend court and is seeking a continuance. 8 August 1858.

Folder 507 Letter from John Hause. Receipt for money on account of Hause v. Wright and a change of address. 7 September 1858.

Folder 508 Letter to David McConaughy regarding a contract dispute. 8 August 1858.

Folder 509 Letter to Salmon P. Chase regarding election politics. 25 September 1858.

Folder 510 Letter to Joshua R. Giddings regarding the important qualities in a Speaker. 4 November 1858.

Folder 511 Letter from Alanson J. Stevens regarding problems at the forge in Caledonia. 12 December 1858.

Folder 512 Letter from A. L. Forster writing from Eckley, Luzerne County, regarding ­­–Stevens’ Wallace Tract of land. 6 January 1859.

Folder 513 Letter from J. D. Paxton of Gettysburg regarding offers on the sale of land. 13 January 1859.
Folder 514 Letter from Eliza Wood Worth writing from Ohio regarding the sale of her land and collection of rents. 21 January 1859.

Folder 515 Letter to Israel Washburn Jr. regarding a court case. 26 January 1859.
Folder 516 Letter from Lydia Jane Pierson relating family news and requesting favors. 7 February 1859.

Folder 517 Letter from A. L. Foster regarding an offer to purchase the Wallace Tract. 10 February 1859.

Folder 518 Letter from Lewis W. Barnitz, regarding possible fraud. 14 February 1859.

Folder 519 Letter from Thaddeus F. Peet regarding payment of a loan. 19 February 1859.

Folder 520 Letter from James J. Duncan offering land for sale. 21 February 1859.

Folder 521 Letter from James J. Duncan with details of the land sale in the above letter. 28 February 1859.

Folder 522 Letter to John O’Brien requesting assistance in getting a bill passed and in a purchase. 3 March 1859.

Folder 523 Letter from John O’Brien agreeing to assist on both. 5 March 1859.

Folder 524 Letter to Sharpe, Savings? & Co. [or Sharpe, Leisenring & Co.]. 16 March 1859.

Folder 525 Letter to David McConaughy regarding scheduling for the following week. 4 May 1859.

Folder 526 Receipt for $352 from John O’Brien. 6 May 1859.

Folder 527 Letter to Thaddeus M. Stevens giving family names and dates, and general family news. 10 June 1859.

Folder 528 Letter to James Martin Bell regarding a possible purchase of land from Mr. Lebkechler. 7 October 1859.

Folder 529 Letter to James Martin Bell stating that Mr. Lebkechler will offer houses for sale privately to those who wish to get rid of Lancaster Bank notes. 4 November 1859.

Folder 530 Letter to Horace Greeley suggesting that he collect and print the speeches of abolitionist John Brown. 7 November 1859.

Folder 531 Letter to Samuel Calvin. [__] November 1859.

Folder 532 Letter from Washington to Thomas E. Franklin regarding a legal case; news from Washington. 11 December 1859.

Folder 533 Petition to Edward McPherson, Clerk of the House of Representatives, recommending H. V. N. Boynton for Librarian of the House if Whitelaw Reid should resign. Signed by Thaddeus Stevens and 54 others. 11 April 1860.

Folder 534 Note [to John Silva Meehan] requesting a volume of [Hume’s] History of England. 13 April 1860.

Folder 535 Letter to an unnamed man regarding a lawsuit. Washington, DC, 25 April 1860. [This is a photocopy of the letter in MG-115, Series 1, Folder 3, Insert 1.]

Folder 536 Letter to Thomas E. Franklin. Washington, DC, 7 May 1860. [This is a photocopy of the letter in MG-115, Series 1, Folder 3, Insert 1.]

Folder 537 Letter to M. D. Phillips stating that he does not have the requested eulogies. Lancaster, 19 July 1860.

Folder 538 Invitation to Mrs. F. Keenan for the evening of 24 August. 21 August 1860.

Folder 539 Invitation to Mr. and Mrs. William Wright for the evening of 24 August. 21 August 1860.

Folder 540 Letter to Edward McPherson explaining where to get a copy of a recent speech. Lancaster, 7 October 1860.

Folder 541 Letter to Edward McPherson offering assistance if McPherson has a request of Lincoln; requesting favorable notice in newspapers; advising vigilance until 6 November. Lancaster, 23 October 1860.

Folder 542 Letter from John McMahan inquiring whether Stevens has the Northumberland County Committee of Safety records from the Revolution, and if certain officers are entitled to half pay for life. [Chilisquaque], [Pa.], 1 November 1860.

Folder 543 Letter from George Arnold, Robert G. Harper, John Gilbert, J. D. Paxton, William Douglas and George Little congratulating Stevens on his reelection as an advocate of “Freedom, Constitutional Rights and Protection of the Industrial Interests of Pennsylvania” and inviting him to join them in a celebration the following week. Gettysburg, 9 November 1860.

Folder 544 Letter from John O’Brien, regarding arrangements for the payment of a judgment against Mr. Corran. Philadelphia, 13 November 1860.

Folder 545 Letter to Horace Greeley, editor of the New York Tribune, requesting insertion of a letter. [14] November 1960.A photocopy of the newspaper letter dated 15 November 1868 is also in the folder. The letter concerns election results for the first congressional district of Pennsylvania.

Folder 546 Letter from James Gettys regarding Lincoln’s election and his hope that the Union can be preserved. Sewee Mills, Tennessee, 15 November 1860.

Folder 547 Letter from James T. Hale stating that despite Stevens’s qualifications, he is obligated to name Mr. Wilmot instead. Bellefonte, 17 November 1860.

Folder 548 Letter from B. Gilbert stating his concern about troubles ahead, that Lincoln will be better than the “disgrace” Buchanan was; and asking for a position as a clerk in Washington. Athens, Tennessee, 19 December 1860.

Folder 549 Letter to Edward McPherson stating he will stay until New Year’s if he can. “I do not care to be present while the process of humiliation is going on—Buchanan is a very traitor.” Caledonia, 19 December 1860.

Folder 550 Letter from J. R. Sypher, a manufacturer in Memphis, asking for Stevens’s opinion on what is likely to happen. Memphis, 21 December 1860.

Folder 551 Letter from S. Austin Allibone urging Stevens to move for the impeachment of Buchanan. Philadelphia 29 December 1860.

Box 5  ­­4 January 1861 to 28 March 1862

Folder 552  Letter to Salmon P. Chase regarding Lincoln’s cabinet appointments. Washington, 4 January 186[1].

Folder 553  Letter from Alexander McClure regarding a conference with Curtin in Philadelphia; the nomination of Slifer for Secretary; Curtin has made promises to six men for the post of Attorney General; asks Stevens’s advice on whether he should write to Lincoln and recommend Cameron not be given a cabinet position. Stevens is unlikely to become a senator. Other names mentioned are Cowen, Wilmot and [Meges]. Chambersburg, [am] 7 [January 1861].

Folder 554  Letter from Salmon P. Chase finds Lincoln to be “a man to be depended on.” Columbus 9 January 1861.

Folder 555  Letter from Alexander McClure summarizing his efforts to convince Lincoln not to appoint Cameron to a Cabinet post. Harrisburg, 10 January [1861].

Folder 556  Letter from Alexander McClure still awaiting Lincoln’s decision regarding Cameron. Harrisburg 12 January [1861].

Folder 557  Letter from D. W. Wilson, a “poor and needy” man, asking Stevens to secure him a position under the Lincoln administration. Bellville, Ohio 14 January 1861.

Folder 558  Letter from Alexander McClure regarding Lincoln’s probable decision to name Cameron his Secretary of War. Harrisburg, 16 January [am] [1861].

Folder 559  Letter from R. P. Maclay urging Stevens to use his influence have Fort Sumter supplied and Major Anderson reinforced before Lincoln’s inauguration. Clarion County, Pa., 18 January 1861.

Folder 560  Letter to Elihu B. Washburne laying out the events of Cameron’s duplicity regarding a Cabinet appointment. Washington, 19 January 1861.

Folder 561  Letter from Alexander McClure concerning the Cameron’s probable appointment to Lincoln’s cabinet. Harrisburg, 21 January [1861].

Folder 562  Letter from Thaddeus Stevens Jr. regarding law office matters. Including the note that Mrs. [Lydia] Smith’s house had been rented. Lancaster 23 January 1861.

Folder 563  Letter from Thomas E. Cochran reporting on the letter he wrote to Lincoln recommending Stevens for Secretary of the Treasury. Harrisburg, 24 January 1861.

Folder 564  Letter from Alexander McClure concerning the state of Cameron’s chances for a Cabinet post. Harrisburg 24 January [1861].

Folder 565  Letter from D. D. Durboran expressing his views on the political situation between North and South. Waynesboro (Augusta Co.), Virginia 26 January 1861.

Folder 566   Letter from D. W. Patterson asking if Stevens has knowledge regarding the rumor of a conspiracy to take the capitol. [Lancaster] 29 January 1861.

Folder 567 Letter from John F. Cowan who offers shares of stock against a claim. Washington 31 January 1861.

Folder 568  Letter from Daniel Keller requesting a copy of Stevens’s recent speech in the House, and expressing his views on politics. Frederick, Md. 31 January 1861.

Folder 569  Letter from David Root, an abolitionist preacher, stating his support of Stevens and requesting a copy of the recent speech. Cheshire, Conn., 31 January 1861.

Folder 570  Letter from “One Who Knows” concerning irregularities at the Brooklyn Naval Yard. Washington, 1 February 1861.

Folder 571  Letter from James Graham & Co. Transmittal of an enclosure for Hon. J. Pollock; also mentions a suit against Hollinger, and cooperation with Franklin and Meredith as well as Pollock. Philadelphia, 2 February 1861.

Folder 572  Letter from John W. Howe requesting copies of TS’s recent speech and expressing surprise at Cameron and Seward’s successes. [Meadview] 2 February 1861

Folder 573  Letter from William Kirkpatrick requesting that the letter carrier John Shirts be keep his job  even if others are seeking that office. Lancaster 2 February 1861.

Folder 574  Letter from Alexander McClure with updates on whether Cameron will have a Cabinet post. Harrisburg, 2 February [1861].

Folder 575  Letter to Salmon Chase asking his opinion whether the Republican Party can survive with Seward and Cameron in the Cabinet. Washington, 3 February 1861.

Folder 576  Letter from Benjamin F. Morgan with a long and emphatic refutation of points in Stevens’ recent speech in the House. Montgomery, 4 February 1861.

Folder 577  Letter from A. W. Myers encouraging Republicans to make no concessions to the South. Meadville, PA, 4 February 1861.

Folder 578  Letter to Simon Stevens stating that Cameron and Seward have been offered Cabinet positions. Washington, 4 February 1861.

Folder 579  Letter to Simon Stevens stating that Cameron has “positively declined” the Cabinet post and that a recommendation from New York friends might secure TS the post. Washington, 10 February 1861.

Folder 580  Letter from E. Birdseye giving his view of politics from Eastern Tennessee. Knoxville, 14 February 1861.

Folder 581  Letter from J. M. Dunlap with questions about applying for a patronage post on or after March 4, 1861. Manheim, 23 February 1861.

Folder 582  Letter from Theodore McGowan, from Mechanicsburg, PA, now working in the South Carolina is seeking a position in the North. Sumter, SC, 26 February 1861.

Folder 583  Letter from Joseph Ritner , a position seeker, requesting TS to recommend him to Lincoln. Mt. Rock, [PA], 27 February 1861.

Folder 584  Letter to Simon Cameron, recommending Daniel Moran for a position. Washington, 4 March 1861.

Folder 585  Letter to Caleb B. Smith recommending [T. E. Cassell] for a position. Lancaster 16 March 1861.

Folder 586  Letter to William B. Thomas recommending [Mr.] Carter for a position in the Customs House. Lancaster, 4 April 1861.

Folder 587  Letter to Salmon P. Chase recommending Daniel Newport for a post at the port of Philadelphia. Lancaster, 11 April 1861.

Folder 588  Letter from Joseph Gibbons asking if he may refer to TS in an upcoming speech as a candidate in the next election. Philadelphia, 13 April 1861.

Folder 589  Letter from John W. Rawlins seeking a position in the government. Rawlinsville, 15 April 1861.

Folder 590  Letter to an unnamed recipient recommending Samuel L. [Hartman] for a position. Lancaster, 18 April 1861.

Folder 591  Letter from W. E. Camp reporting that many had enlisted to fight the war and if the operations at Caledonia could be stopped, all the workforce would like to do the same. Chambersburg, 19 April 1861.

Folder 592  Letter from Frank Mann relating the urgency for fighting to start soon and the reasons he will not be enlisting. Rochester, 20 April 1861.

Folder 593  Letter to William B. Thomas stating that J. J. Cochran will be visiting to get positions in his department for Lancaster County people, especially Judge [Hibsman] and H. A. Zook. Lancaster, 24 April 1861.

Folder 594  Letter to William B. Thomas recommending Henry Carter for a position in the Custom House. Lancaster, 3 May 1861.

Folder 595  Letter to William B. Thomas requesting a position for Joseph Gibbons. This letter was “copied to facilitate reading.” Lancaster 8 May 1861.

Folder 596  Letter to J. Holler Hughes concerning a legal dispute over cord wood. Caledonia Iron Works, 23 May 1861.

Folder 597  Letter to J. Holler Hughes forbidding him to continue washing ore above TS’s pond. This letter is not in Stevens’s handwriting. Caledonia Iron Works, 24 May 1861.

Folder 598  Letter to Gideon Wells recommending A. [L.] Sanderman be appointed an officer in the Marine Corps. Lancaster, 26 May 1861.

Folder 599  Letter from Thaddeus Stevens, Jr., concerning iron ore, the state of the crops and a possible visit from Cousin Thaddeus. Caledonia Iron Works, 23 June 1861.

Folder 600  Letter from Thomas B. Keating detailing his parents’ financial need and asking for assistance in obtaining a position on a man-of-war. Crestline, Ohio, 8 July 1861.

Folder 601  Letter from David McConkey posing the idea of a law inviting (or insisting that) everyone in the government, including military, buy a treasury note in a percentage of the amount needed. West Chester, Penna., 8 July 1861.

Folder 602  Letter from E. D. Roath, asking for TS’s assistance in allowing John Breshler to continue delivering the mail between Marietta and Maytown. Marietta, Penna., 8 July 1861.

Folder 603  Letter from Caleb B. Smith recommending that the city of Washington police force be appointed by an official of the Department of the Interior. Department of the Interior, 8 July 1861.

Folder 604  Letter from Caleb B. Smith recommending the creation of the position of an Assistant Secretary of the Interior. Department of the Interior, 8 July 1861.

Folder 605 Letter from Emerson Etheridge itemizing the estimated operation costs for the House of Representatives for the fiscal year. Washington DC, 9 July 1861.

Folder 606  Letter from David H. Gildersleeve describing suggested changes in tariffs on drugs, dyes etc. that would increase revenue without hurting sales. New York, 9 July 1861.

Folder 607  Letter from Charles A. Lamont urging passage of a law that would raise tariffs on sugar. New York, 9 July 1861

Folder 608  Letter from Marburg & Co., Importers, requesting that the start date of the new tariffs be postponed. New York, 9 July 1861.

Folder 609  Letter from Salmon P. Chase, forwarding requests for additional appropriations for the Executive Department. Treasury Department, 10 July 1861.

Folder 610  Letter from Salmon P. Chase requesting funds be appropriated for the salaries of officers of the Dakota and Nevada territories. Treasury Department, 10 July 1861.

Folder 611  Letter from B. T. Sanford requesting that no tax be imposed on tea and coffee. Washington, 10 July 1861.

Folder 612  Letter from William H. Seward requesting an appropriation to cover the cost of  publishing the laws passed by the extra session of Congress. Department of State, 10 July 1861.

Folder 613  Letter from Salmon P. Chase reminding TS that the augmented military force will require augmented funding. Treasury Department, 11 July 1861.

Folder 614  Letter from John M. Butler wishing that TS send the printing work for the new issue of Treasury notes to the firm in Pennsylvania rather than the one in New York. Washington, 12 July 1861.

Folder 615  Letter to Simon Cameron requesting him to submit the explanation of  “Extra Clerk Hire at $75,000.” Committee of Ways and Means, 12 July 1861.

Folder 616  Letter from Salmon P. Chase requesting that the clerks in the office of the Assistant Treasurer of New York be given a salary increase. Treasury Department, 12 July 1861.

Folder 617  Letter from Edward Knight forwarding a letter he received from a New York importer. House of Representatives, 12 July, 1861.

Folder 618  Letter from William M. Meredith requesting that General George A. McCall be made a Major General. Harrisburg, 13 July 1861.

Folder 619  Letter from Henry C. Carey regarding tariffs. [Phila.], 14 July 1861.

Folder 620  Letter from William Irving urging against higher tariffs on sugar and molasses. New York, 14 July 1861.

Folder 621  Letter from Simon Cameron explaining that the “Extra Clerk Hire $75, 000” would be for temporary employees to assist the permanent employees during emergencies and periods of heavy work loads. War Department, 15 July 1861.

Folder 622  Letter from Salmon P. Chase containing proposed corrections to the Tariff Bill. Treasury Department, 15 July, 1861.

Folder 623 Letter from Salmon P. Chase requesting increased appropriations for the Executive. Treasury Department, 15 July 1861.

Folder 624 Letter from Salmon P. Chase forwarding a letter from the director of the Philadelphia Mint.Treasury Department, 17 July 1861.

Folder 625 Letter to Salmon P. Chase requesting the amount of money to be appropriated in order to refund duties on arms that were paid by loyal states. Committee of Ways and Means, 18 July 1861.

Folder 626 Letter from John Girard asking TS to see Mr. Howard and determine what is delaying his report; it is needed for a court case. Philadelphia, 18 July 1861.

Folder 627 Letter from Salmon P. Chase in response to TS’s letter (Folder 625). Treasury Department, 19 July 1861.

Folder 628 Letter from Charles VanWyck requesting appropriation for investigating committees. Washington, 19 July 1861.

Folder 629 Letter from Salmon P. Chase regarding the amount of money expected to be raised by the proposed Direct Tax and other taxes. Treasury Department, 23 July 1861.

Folder 630 Letter from Simon Cameron requesting monthly appropriations to support the new police force in Baltimore. War Department, 24 July 1861.

Folder 631 Letter from Salmon P. Chase suggesting changes to Senate Bill No. 41 supplementary to the National Loan Act. Also suggestions concerning the Treasury Notes to be issued. Treasury Department, 24 July 1861.

Folder 632 Letter to Lydia Smith stating that Thaddeus and Alanson were not in the recent battle, and that he expects to be home in two weeks. Washington, 24 July 1861.

Folder 633 Letter from George B. Lipton presenting his suggestions regarding the proposed government loan. Boston, 27 July 1861.

Folder 634 Letter from Charles VanWyck requesting appropriations so that the investigating committees may continue working during the congressional recess. Washington, 29 July 1861.

Folder 635 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to his nephew Thaddeus, regarding his military service, the law practice, and the nomination of brigadier generals. Washington, 30 July 1861.

Folder 636 Letter from Thomas A. Scott requesting an appropriation for gun boats on the western rivers. War Department, 3 August 1861.

Folder 637 Letter to Simon Stevens. TS’s doctor has advised against the water treatment. Lancaster, 5 September 1861.

Folder 638 Letter to Joseph Gibbons regarding a payment and a position for H. A. Zug. [Lancaster], 10 September 1861.

Folder 639 Letter from Salmon P. Chase stating that C. Hagar has been made an agent to receive subscriptions to the National Debt. Treasury Department, 13 September 1861.

Folder 640 Letter from A. Slaymaker, being a copy of a resolution inviting TS to speak at the next meeting of the Union League. [Lancaster], [9? September 1861].

Folder 641 Request for an autograph from John F. Carroll. Either in reply or as a draft of something else, TS has written on the request, railing against John S. Phelps and Ambrose W. Thompson.

Folder 642 Letter from J. Frazer Boughter requesting a letter of reference for admission to the Naval Academy. Philadelphia, 27 September 1861.

Folder 643 Letter to William H. Seward seeking an office for A. H. Hood, Esq. Washington, 15 October 1861.

Folder 644 Letter to [Simon] Stevens asking when he’ll be in Washington. Letter mentions Fremont, Greeley, Cameron, Bennet and Seward. Lancaster, 5 November 1861.

Folder 645 Letter to William M. Meredith thanking him for his response to Seward. Wilkes Barre, 13 November 1861.

Folder 646 Letter from James R. Gordon presenting a proposed amendment to the constitution. Philadelphia, 1 December 1861.

Folder 647 Letter from Francis P. Blair, Jr. requesting an increase in the “clerkly force” in the Treasury Department’s St. Louis office. House of Representitives, 5 December 1861.

Folder 648 Published letter from Gerrit Smith commenting on the recent President’s Message, Secretary Cameron’s Report, and Stevens’ Resolution. Peterboro, 6 December 1861.

Folder 649 Letter from R. W. Taylor with his objections to the income tax. Columbus, Ohio, 9 September 1861.

Folder 650 Letter from William H. Seward requesting increased funding for consular offices.Department of State, 13 December 1861.

Folder 651 Letter to Garrit Smith concerning his antislavery resolutions. Washington, 14 December 1861.

Folder 652 Letter from William H. Seward requesting appropriations for Consul at Paramaribo. Department of State, 15 December 1861.

Folder 653 Letter to Thaddeus Stevens Jr. explaining that he does not expect to be in Lancaster until the middle of the next week. 21 December 1861.

Folder 654 Letter from Salmon P. Chase requesting appropriations to expand the staff of the Assistant Treasurer at Boston. Treasury Department, 30 December 1861.

Folder 655 Letter from E. G. Waterhouse Congratulation TS on his recent speech in the House, and urging Republicans to stand firm I their principles. Philadelphia, 30 December 1861.

Folder 656 Letter from Lizzie Gardner urging TS to reconsider an unnamed undertaking that he considered hopeless. A Mr. Jenkins is mentioned. York, no date.

Folder 657 Letter from Francis P. Blair Jr. complaining that Surveyors of Ports in the West (St. Louis and Cincinnati in particular) are under-compensated compared to those in the East, and suggesting a solution. House of Representatives, 1 January 1862.

Folder 658 Letter from G. W. Kerr with refinements to his proposal to sell Treasury notes to finance the war. Bank of Newburgh, NY, 2 January 1862.

Folder 659 Letter from Salmon P. Chase concerning payment of duties on warehoused goods. Treasury Department, 3 January 1862.

Folder 660 Letter from G. Dawson Coleman suggesting that the method of  assessing the taxable income of a farm should be changed. Lebanon Furnace, Pa., 4 January 1862.

Folder 661 Letter from Benjamin Brown French requesting appropriations for two more carts and two more horses for the Public Gardner. Office of the Commissioner of Public Buildings, 5 January 1862.

Folder 662 Letter from Luther C. Carter, voicing concerns about Crittenden’s reluctance to investigate the military for irregularities. Flushing, 8 January 1862.

Folder 663 Letter from John D. Defrees, concerning appropriations for printing costs. Washington, 8 January 1862.

Folder 664 Letter from Alexander H. Hood with his opinions on the progress of the war. Lancaster, 8 January 1862.

Folder 665 Letter from Alexander D. Bache printed in the Globe. Arguments for continuing funding for the Coast Survey. Coast Survey Office, 9 January 1862.

Folder 666 Letter from Salmon P. Chase suggesting alterations to a bill that would establish a mint in Denver. Treasury Department, 10 January 1862.

Folder 667 Letter from P. C. King requesting an increase in duties on imported calcined plaster. New York, 11 January 1862.

Folder 668 Letter from Alexander D. Bache printed in the Globe stating the need for accurate surveys of southern waters, and that the survey steamer Bibb is en route to Port Royal; urgent need for appropriations. Coast Survey Office, 13 January 1862.

Folder 669 Letter from Simeon Guilford in appreciation of TS’s work in the House, and requesting a copy of the Report of the Commissioner of Agriculture, 1862. Lebanon, 13 January 1862.

Folder 670 Memorandum from James R. Partridge requesting funding to defray the expenses of exhibitors at the International Exhibition at London in May 1862. [13 January 1862.]

Folder 671 Letter from James Pleasants suggesting provisions be added to the Treasury notes proposal in order to prevent problems if the currency should depreciate. Sunbury, 15 January 1862.

Folder 672 Letter from David Logan & Co. regarding the proposed tax on tobacco. Newport, 20 January 1862.

Folder 673 Letter to Bassett, [_____] requesting a book that includes the decision on the constitutionality of a US bank. 21 January 1862.

Folder 674 Letter from W. Whitecock & Co. recommending a duty on guano. Baltimore, 21 January 1862.

Folder 675 Letter from Montgomery Blair requesting appropriations to cover the salaries of twenty-five additional clerks. Post Office Department, 22 January 1862.

Folder 676 Letter from William H. Seward regarding appropriations for Consular and Diplomatic expenses. Department of State, 24 January 1862.

Folder 677 Letter from Caleb B. Smith requesting funding for the boxing and shipping of government papers to depositories. Department of the Interior, 25 January 1862.

Folder 678 Letter from M. B. Blake and George F. Steinbrenner suggesting a tax be levied on all ships and marine machines that are built. New York  27 January 1862.

Folder 679 Letter from Salmon P. Chase forwarding two letters concerning tariffs. Treasury Department, 27 January 1862.

Folder 680 Letter from the Merchant Tailors of New York  (signed by James M. Raymond, Abraham Lent, Gershom Lockwood, and W. H. Braisted) insisting that they should not be taxed as manufacturers because they produce custom goods, not wares in bulk. 27 January 1862.

Folder 681 Letter from Salmon P. Chase with his comments on the Treasury Note Bill. Treasury Department, 29 January 1862.

Folder 682 Letter from Charles D. Cleveland urging the immediate appropriation of funds to pay his salary and expenses as Consul. Cardiff 29 January 1862.

Folder 683 Report from Lorin Blodget et al., the Board of Trade on the variety of taxes to be levied. Philadelphia, 1 February 1862.

Folder 684 Letter to Salmon P. Chase pleading for the reinstatement of Joseph Gibbons at the Philadelphia Customs House. Washington, 1 February 1862.

Folder 685 Letter to Salmon P. Chase transmitting revisions to the Treasury Note bill. Treasury Department, 3 February 1862.

Folder 686 Letter from Caleb B. Smith requesting an appropriation to cover additional operating costs of public buildings. Department of the Interior, 3 February 1862.

Folder 687 Letter from Simeon Lash regarding the Treasury Note Bill. He believes it will fail as proposed and offers suggestions. Gallipolis, [Ohio], 5 February 1862.

Folder 688 Letter from J. P. Case sends a list of names to be added into an unidentified bill. Names a Mr Fenton and the Camden and Amboy Railroad. Washington, 4 February [1862].

Folder 689 Letter from Salmon P. Chase detailing the costs of printing and distributing notes and bonds for the new loan. Treasury Department, 7 February 1861.

Folder 690 Letter from Uriah Brunner urging the emancipation of slaves. Omaha, Nebraska, 8 February 1862.

Folder 691 Letter from William W. Keith of heartfelt praise for TS’s recent speech.  Wyoming, New York, 8 February 1862.

Folder 692 Letter from Edward Clark and Caleb B. Smith requesting an appropriation so that the front of the building can be enclosed. Architect’s Office, Patent Office Extension, 11 February 1862.

Folder 693 Letter from Timothy Davis with a suggestion to improve the way government lands are sold. Dubuque, Iowa, 11 February 1862.

Folder 694 Letter from Caleb B. Smith request for an appropriation to extend for another year the enforcement of the Suppression of Slave Trade law.  Department of the Interior, 11 February 1862.

Folder 695 Letter from Caleb B. Smith. A copy of the letter in Folder 694. Department of the Interior, 11 February 1862.

Folder 696 Letter from Salmon P. Chase wishing that the “Act to Indemnify the States” recently passed by the Senate will go through the House Ways and Means Committee. Treasury Department, 14 February 1862.

Folder 697 Letter from Salmon P. Chase  stressing the urgency to complete the extension on the Treasury building. Treasury Department 14 February 1862.

Folder 698 Letter from Caleb B. Smith requesting appropriations to establish the position of Assistant Secretary of the Interior. Department of the Interior, 15 February 1862.

Folder 699 Letter from H[enry] Addison requesting a small appropriation for building repairs. Mayor’s Office [Georgetown], DC, 17 February 1862.

Folder 700 Letter from Edward Reilly regarding upcoming cases in Lancaster where the parties request TS’s presence. Lancaster, 17 February 1862.

Folder 701 Letter from John Strohm asking for his neighbor’s (Frederick Sourbeer) son to be appointed a cadet to West Point. Refton, [Pa.], 17 February 1862.

Folder 702 Letter from Montgomery Blair requesting appropriations so that the Post Office building extension can be completed. Post Office Department, 18 February 1862.

Folder 703 Letter from Salmon P. Chase transmitting two letters and a proposed bill from the Assistant Treasurer of New York, and requesting appropriations. Treasury Department, 19 February 1862.

Folder 704 Letter from William H. Seward requesting appropriations for the Consular Courts, for prisons at [Amoy], and requesting that the salary of the consul in Havanna be raised to equal the consuls in Liverpool and London. Department of State, 20 February 1862.

Folder 705 Letter to the Secretary of War [Edwin M. Stanton] recommending David Mitchell for a post as a civil engineer, possibly at one on the forts. Signed by TS and eighteen others. A separate note was signed by four others who concur. 22 February 1862.

Folder 706 Letter from John Fondersmith, asking TS to inquire why Col. Hambright’s regiment has not been paid. He congratulates TS on his recent Currency Bill speech and mentions that Sanderson thought it excellent. Asks that his nephew be given a place at West Point, and hopes to come to Washington. Lancaster, 24 February 1862.

Folder 707 Letter from John Stewart, citizen. with his opinion on the handling of the war. 24 February 1862.

Folder 708 Letter from Salmon P. Chase stressing the urgent need to pay creditors and suggesting the Ways and Means Committee consider paying them with interest-bearing notes. Treasury Department, 25 February 1862.

Folder 709 Letter from John Sweeney concerning ore mining. Caledonia Iron Works, 25 February 1862.

Folder 710 Letter from Salmon P. Chase transmitting a bill to impose stamp taxes. And stating that a second tax bill will follow. Treasury Department, 28 February 1862.

Folder 711 Document from E. A. Stevens detailing the advantages of the Stevens Battery. Washington, [no date] February 1862.

Folder 712 Letter from Salmon P. Chase transmitting a second tax bill. Treasury Department, 1 March 1862.

Folder 713 Letter from J. M. Edmunds explaining the duties of the Recorder of Public Lands. General Land Office, 3 March 1862.

Folder 714 Letter from Benjamin Brown French requesting an appropriation to secure the uncompleted Patent Office building. Commissioner of Public Buildings, The Capitol, 3 March 1863.

Folder 715 Letter from Salmon P. Chase recommending a law to prevent bonds to be sold for coin. Treasury Department, 4 March 1862.

Folder 716 Letter from Henry C. Carey warning that nothing can make the second tax bill work. 5 March [1862].

Folder 717 Letter from Alfred E. Lewis stating that he was considered too old for the post of Assistant Paymaster in the Navy, and now asks for a letter recommending him for the post of Collector of Internal Revenue. Washington, 5 March 1862.

Folder 718 Letter from Eli Lewis with his views on the tax bill. York, 5 March 1862.

Folder 719 Letter from Simon Stevens regarding a subscription to Hunt’s Merchant’s Magazine. New York, 5 March 1862.

Folder 720 Letter from Alanson J. Stevens, describing in detail the march from near Bowling Green, Kentucky, to Nashville, including a description of Mammoth Cave. Edgefield, [Tennessee],  6 March 1862.

Folder 721 Letter from Samuel Blair regarding politics and the war. Hollidaysburg, 8 March 1862.

Folder 722 Letter from Henry C. Carey warning that the proposed tax bill contains errors that will make it unworkable. He refers to his letter of 5 March 1862, Folder 716. [Philadelphia] 8March 1862.

Folder 723 Letter from William D. Lewis requesting a copy of the full proposed tax bill. He has some strong objections. Philadelphia, 8 March 1862.

Folder 724 Letter to Alexander H. Hood suggesting he could be given a post under the forthcoming tax bill. Washington, 9 March 1862.

Folder 725 Letter from Edwin M. Stanton requesting an appropriation for policemen in Baltimore. War Department, 10 March 1862.

Folder 726 Letter from Salmon P. Chase requesting increased appropriations for the Assistant Treasurer at Boston. Treasury Department, 11 March 1862.

Folder 727 Letter from New York Chamber of Commerce requesting copies of Bill # 312. New York City, 11 March 1862.

Folder 728 Letter from “the Doctor” warnings of rebel army intentions at Manassas. [Bainbridge], 11 March 1862.

Folder 729 Letter from Simon Stevens requesting assistance in settling an account. New York City, 13 March 1862.

Folder 730 Letter from Salmon P. Chase hoping to have legislation passed today. 14 March [1862]

Folder 731 Letter from William McGowan with copy of an investment made for Catherine McGowan. Christiana, 15 March 1862.

Folder 732 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens Jr. asking for a letter of advice for a Mr. Long near Maytown. Lancaster, 15 March 1862.

Folder 733 Letter from John Gibson & Sons complaining that makers of domestic whiskey are being doubly taxed. Philadelphia, 17 March 1862.

Folder 734 Letter from Eli  Lewis with criticism of the tax bill. York, 17 March 1862

Folder 735 Letter from James J. Jackson questioning the structural integrity of the Monitor. Wellsboro, Penna., 18 March 1862.

Folder 736 Letter from E. D. Morgan & Co. urging the Finance Committee to compensate holders of Floyd acceptances. New York 18 March 1862.

Folder 737 Letter from Watt J. Smith concerning funding of the new position of Assistant the Secretary of the Interior. Department of the Interior, 18 March 1862.

Folder 738 Letter from J. M. W. Geist recommending John W. Rawlins for any position he chooses. Lancaster, 19 March 1862.

Folder 739 Letter from Elias Lee wishing to put his land in Virginia to use by having Contrabands raise food for the army. Derby Line, Vt., 19 March 1862.

Folder 740 Letter from William H. Seward requesting funds to purchase “Reports of the Supreme Court of the U.S.” Department of State, 19 March 1862.

Folder 741 Letter from John R. Agnew, who finds it urgent that an oath of allegiance be required of all, so that primary alliegence would be to the national laws rather than those of a secret society. Mercersburg, 20 March 1862.

Folder 742 Letter from Elizabeth E. Hutter who calls on TS’s kindness to secure a position for her brother. Philadelphia, 30 March 1862.

Folder 743 Letter from Thomas Whitson thanking him for his efforts toward ending slavery.Willow Glen, 20 March [1862].

Folder 744 Letter from Salmon P. Chase requesting an appropriation to pay Hiram Silbey for construction of a telegraph line connecting the east and west coasts. Treasury Department, 21 March 1862.

Folder 745 Letter from A. J. Jones asking TS to support construction of a railroad between Hagerstown and Leesburg. Harrisburg, 21 March 1862.

Folder 746 Letter from Frederick Miles urging the complete eradication of slavery, although he despairs of it happening in the current congressional session. Sugar Grove, Warren Co., Penna., 21 March 1862.

Folder 747 Letter from Simon Stevens regarding a subscription to and back issues of Merchant’s Magazine. New York, 22 March 1862.

Folder 748 Letter from Simon Stevens recommending E. [D.] Ogden  at the New York Custom House, who could suggest ways to streamline the process of collecting the revenue. New York, 22 March 1862.

Folder 749 Letter from Benjamin Brown French requesting additional funds for gas to light the Capitol, including bakeries and restaurants, as it is being used to house soldiers. Commissioner of Public Buildings, 24 March 1862.

Folder 750 Letter from Jacob M. Howard with proposed changes to the tax bill. Senate Chamber, 24 March 1862.

Folder 751 Letter from William F. Johnston regarding the tax on crude oil. Pittsburgh, 28 March 1862.

Folder 752 Letter from John Sweney regarding business matters at the furnace. Caledonia Iron Works, [__ March 1862].

 

Box 6  3 April 1862 to 23 December 1862

Folder 753 Letter from John Sweney to Thaddeus Stevens to update him on the ore production at the Caledonia Iron Works. 3 April 1862.

Folder 754 Letter from Joshua R. Giddings to Thaddeus Stevens giving his opinion about how the reciprocity treaty that the House of Representatives created, that exemplifies certain items, like coal, from taxation, he is in favor of. 5 April 1862. 

Folder 755 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Simon Cameron asking for a copy of General Scott’s letter. 6 April 1862.

Folder 756 Letter from Thaddeus M. Stevens to Thaddeus Stevens asking general questions about his health, wanting to come visit and asking where Alanson Stevens is. 6 April 1862. 

Folder 757 Letter from Benjamin Brown French, of the Office of the Commissioner on Public Buildings, to Thaddeus Stevens wanting to draw Steven’s attention to getting the outside of the Capitol painted and to bring the proposal to the Committee on Ways and Means. 7 April 1862.

Folder 758 Letter from Elihu Burritt to Thaddeus Stevens stating that he took the liberty of sending Stevens a work he published from 1856 called the “Year-Book of Nations” and that when his latest work is published he will send Stevens a copy. 11 April 1862.

Folder 759 Letter from P.H. Watson, the Assistant Secretary of War, to Stevens stating that the Secretary of War wants to have a meeting with him on Sunday, 13April 1862. 12 April 1862.

Folder 760 Letter from R. Weiser to Thaddeus Stevens asking him to help make an appointment with the House of Representatives to appoint a chaplain in the hospital at St. Louis. 12 April 1862.

Folder 761 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to the Committee on Ways and Means stating how a meeting with the Secretary of War went. (Folder 343) 13 April 1862.

Folder 762 Letter from Alexander H. Hood to Thaddeus Stevens talking about his great dislike of the situation with John C. Breckinridge and Governor Magoffin. In the end of the letter Hood mentions that the Senate is still reviewing the Tax Bill. 14 April 1862.

Folder 763 Letter from Silas M. Stilwell to Thaddeus Stevens stating how he believes the Banking Bill, which is being voted on in the House of Representatives, is very important and lists many reasons how it is necessary. 14 April 1862.

Folder 764 Letter from D.G. Eshleman to Thaddeus Stevens informing him of recent events with a claim against the government that Eshleman issued and wrote to Stevens about before. 15 April 1862.

Folder 765 Letter from S. Hastings Grant to Thaddeus Stevens asking if Stevens has any material, that is listed, to be included in the publication of A Bibliography of the present Civil War. 15 April 1862.

Folder 766 Letter from Caleb B. Smith, Secretary of the Department of the Interior, to Thaddeus Stevens to inform him that the Pine Lands of the United States in Wisconsin and Minnesota are being trespassed on. The trespassers are cutting down the trees, which are the only value of these lands. Smith wants to make the Commissioner of the General Land Office to bring the lands onto market in the hopes that the people cutting down the trees will buy it instead. 16 April 1862.

Folder 767 Letter from Caleb B. Smith, Secretary of the Department of the Interior, to Thaddeus Stevens informing him that money is going to be spent to cover the expenses of conducting a treaty with the Red Lake and Red River Indians to gain control over part of the Mississippi River that are in their lands. 16 April 1862.

Folder 768 Letter from Alanson J. Stevens to Thaddeus Stevens, his uncle, to update him of his time on the field, being in charge of the company, and his health. 16 April 1862.

Folder 769 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens replying to a previous letter from Dr. Joseph Gibbons, on 13 April 1861, saying that he is fine with Gibbon mentioning his running for the next fall’s nomination when Gibbons speaks at the “State of the nation”. 17 April 1862.

Folder 770 Letter from J. E. Cassel, from the field, Shiloh Tennessee near Savannah, to Thaddeus Stevens asking him if Stevens could make the Senate confirm him as the Brigade Quartermaster of McCooks Division, General Buell’s Army. Cassel is already the Quartermaster of the 77th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment but has lost, to Cassel’s estimation, about 1,600 men. 17 April 1862.

Folder 771 Letter from Joseph W. Megee, a pastor, to Thaddeus Stevens stating that he is supporting him in abolishing slavery and asks Stevens if he would be willing to help him and his followers in gaining a building to worship in. 17 April 1862.

Folder 772 Letter from Thomas H. Burrowes to Thaddeus Stevens discussing that Burrowes never chose his path in life, but he allowed his second son to go to West Point when he wanted to. The only accept of his son’s life that he worries about is his retirement. 18 April 1862.

Folder 773 Letter from M. R. Hall to Thaddeus Stevens asking if Stevens could send him 100 or 200 copies of his speech that Stevens made in the House of Representatives on 22 January 1863, so Hall can spread them around in Indiana and Illinois when he travels there. Hall has also done this with William M. Davis’ speeches. 18 April 1862.

Folder 774 Letter from John Sweney to Thaddeus Stevens letting him know that Robert [Blael] wants to buy something from the Caledonia Iron Works and Sweney is vouching for him. 18 April 1863.

Folder 775 Letter from A. B. Grosh to Thaddeus Stevens to inform him of a Captain’s Clerk, Abm. Melony, who is aboard the Jamestown and is sympathetic to the Confederates. The Captain of the Jamestown is also a sympathizer and is allowing known Confederate vessels to pass in and out of a North Carolina harbor without perusing them. Grosh wants Stevens to look further into Mr. Melony’s character and wrong doings, and if a committee wishes to, take him court. 21 April 1862. A transcription of the letter is available within the folder.

Folder 776 Letter from William McLellan to Thaddeus Stevens mentioning that a case was decided in Stevens’ favor and another attorney wants to take it to the Supreme Court. 23 April 1862.

Folder 777 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens Jr., to his uncle, Thaddeus Stevens to inform him on the various cases that they are working on for Mr. Franklin, Mr. Gruff, and Mrs. Smith. 25 April 1862.

Folder 778 Letter from Simon Stevens to Thaddeus Stevens discussing various aspects that pertain to the case Stevens is working on for Simon. Simon was being accused of reselling Hall’s carbines to John C. Fremont at a higher price from Simon’s original purchase of them. 26 April 1862.

Folder 779 Letter from Salmon P. Chase, the Secretary of Treasury, to Thaddeus Stevens discussing an aspect of the act that was passed on, 27th of July, that would provide reimbursement to the States for their expenses on organizing and supplying troops, which is not in the States favor and is the Treasury’s fault. Chase wants to send a draft of a section of law authorizing that as long as the States accounts and claims are filed by the 31st of July, they are withstanding, even if the accounting officers have not settled them by that date. 29 April 1862.

Folder 780 Letter from John C. Fremont to Thaddeus Stevens thanking him for defending him during his speech he made on the, 21^st of April. Fremont was being accused of paying excessive sums for construction expenses in and around St. Louis. 28 April 1862.

Folder 781 Letter from John Henderson with complaints about the Tariff Act. New York,  29 April 1862.

Folder 782 Letter from the Senators and members of the House of Representatives of the state of Pennsylvania to Abraham Lincoln, the President of the United States, stating that they recommend the appointment of John M. Pomeroy to become a paymaster in the regular army. 29 April 1862.

Folder 783 Letter from Joseph H. Barrett, the Chief Clerk of the Office of Pension, to Thaddeus Stevens relaying his annual report, stating that due to the influx of business the Office of Pension will need about twenty new clerks. These also a specific list of how many clerks will be needed in each section of the Office. 30 April 1862.

Folder 784 Letter from John Sweney to Thaddeus Stevens updating him on the finances of the Caledonia Iron Works. There is no date specified on the document. It is believed to be from some day in April of 1862.

Folder 785 Letter from Martin F. Conway to Thaddeus Stevens asking him if he would help represent Conway’s view of the Pacific rail road Bill on his behalf. 1 May 1862.

Folder 786 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Simon Cameron stating that he has the amendment papers that Cameron wants. 2 May 1862.

Folder 787 Letter from Simon Stevens to Thaddeus Stevens stating various mistakes in the Report of the Investigation Committee about the purchasing of the Halls Carbines. 13 May 1862. (case also mentioned in Folder 362).

Folder 788 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to William McLellan talking about a book of surveys that does not mention certain surveys within it and McLellan discusses he concern with that. It is not clear what the book is titled or what the surveys were for. 15 May 1862

Folder 789 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to William McLellan stating there were mistakes in a letter that was previously sent to TS by McLellan. 15 May 1862.

Folder 790  Two letters from Salmon P. Chase, the Secretary of the Treasury, to Thaddeus Stevens in regards to beginning the contract with Hiram Sibley who is constructing the electric telegraph lines to the Atlantic and Pacific. Chase originally sent this letter on, 21 March 1862, but had to send a copy on 17 May 1862.

Folder 791 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Oliver K. Brooks replying that he cannot comply with Brooks’ request. The document does not clarify what the request was. 26 May 1862.

Folder 792 Letter from William P. Dole, the Commissioner of the Office of Indian Affairs, to Thaddeus Stevens in reply to Stevens’ request for a statement of facts on the case of Agent W.W. Dennison for the [Ottue] and Missouri Indians. 26 May 1862.

Folder 793 Letter from Salmon P. Chase, the Secretary of the Treasury, to Thaddeus Stevens arguing that the Treasurer of the United States and the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury salaries should be increased due to the amount of work that they do. 27 May 1862.

Folder 794 Letter from D. E. Conery to Thaddeus Stevens regarding Conery’s thoughts on Stevens’ speech on Fremont. 5 June 1862.

Folder 795 Two letters from Charles D. Cleveland to Thaddeus Stevens asking for Stevens to read a copy of a letter that Cleveland sent to W. H. Seward, on 24 March 1862, who is the Secretary of State, suggesting revisions of the Consular Tariff of Fees. 6 June 1862.

Folder 796 Letter from the J. F. Brown, the Secretary in-Change for the Gas Light Company, to Thaddeus Stevens advising that the Senate needs to adopt an amendment to the fixing of gas prices since their policies on it are costing them money. 12 June 1862.

Folder 797 Letter from George W. Riggs to Thaddeus Stevens about the concerns he has about the Senate amendment on the bill for the gas prices because he does not believe it would be fair to have a fixed price of gas in every city. 12 June 1862. There is also an envelope signed by James W. Grimes stating that he would be satisfied with a fixed price of gas in Washington. (This bill is also mentioned in Folder 380).

Folder 798 Letter from William A. Hammond, of the Surgeon General’s Office, to Thaddeus Stevens informing him that Hammond is going to apply through the Secretary of War for an increase of clerks in his office. Hammond mentions that Mr. Harton, of the Committee of Ways and Means, told him to inform Stevens of this matter. 14 June 1862.

Folder 799 Letter from Salmon P. Chase, the Secretary of the Treasury, to Thaddeus Stevens to inform him and voice his concerns about the price of sugar from Louisiana. 21 June 1862.

Folder 800 Letter from Salmon P. Chase, the Secretary of the Treasury, to Thaddeus Stevens to inform him of a Bill, “to facilitate the Collection of the revenue in El Paso County and in the Territory of New Mexico”, which was drawn out by Judge Walts a delegate from New Mexico. Chase mentions that this bill is similar to the Act of August 2, 1854 with some modifications. 25 June 1862.

Folder 801 Letter from Caleb B. Smith, Secretary of the Department of the Interior, to Thaddeus Stevens asking him to look into the matter of making an appointment to clarify the salary for the Secretary of the Interior. 25 June 1862.

Folder 802 Letter from William H. Seward to Thaddeus Stevens to communicate a copy of a letter that was sent to the Department of State from the Secretary of Treasury, who received a note from the French Minister, to ask on behalf of certain naval rebels from his county in USA waters, could purchase supplies from the public warehouse in Baltimore. The request was not allowed by law. 26 June 1962.

Folder 803 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Charles Francis Adams stating that Colonel [Shachis] is an honorable and trust worthy man. 28 June 1862.

Folder 804 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Henry McCormick explaining the amendment that TS had turned into a bill about the duty on R.R. iron. 30 June 1862. Includes copy of envelope and a transcription of the letter.

Folder 805 Letter from Caleb B. Smith, Secretary of the Department of the Interior, to Thaddeus Stevens stating that act of Congress that established a Returns Office in the Department did not authorize an appropriate salary for the clerk. Smith wants the Committee of Ways and Means to  take action in providing the salary for the clerk. 30 June 1862.

Folder 806 Letter from Caleb B. Smith, Secretary of the Department of the Interior, to Thaddeus Stevens stating that a law made by Congress said that the Assistant Secretary of the Interior would get a larger salary. Smith states that the Department does not have the funds in order to give this salary so Smith is asking that Stevens’ Committee give the Department greater funds. 30 June 1862.

Folder 807 Letter from Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of the Treasury, to Thaddeus Stevens sending the draft of two Sections that are going to replace Section A6 in the bill 53S. 1 July 1862.

Folder 808 Letter from Benjamin Brown French, of the Office of the Commissioner of Public Buildings, to Thaddeus Stevens to explain that the coal and furnace that warm the Library of Congress is exhausted. 2 July 1862.

Folder 809 Letter from Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of Treasury, to Thaddeus Stevens to draw his attention to the tax on domestic sugars, which Chase wants to be imposed because it is important to the Revenue. 3 July 1862.

Folder 810 Letter from Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of Treasury, to Thaddeus Stevens requesting that the 75th section of the Act of July 1, 1862, be embraced into the Tariff Bill and the reform be presented to the House of Representatives. 9 July 1862.

Folder 811 Letter from Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of Treasury, to Thaddeus Stevens to suggest a draft of a Bill that would make coins physically less weight to make sure the actual value of them is less than one dollar. 14 July 1862.

Folder 812 Letter from William H. Seward, of the Department of State, to Thaddeus Stevens to stress that fifteen thousand dollars is needed to meet the expenses incurred by the Department to execute the Law relating to the Treaty for the Suppression of the Slave Trade. 14 July 1862.

Folder 813 Letter from Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of Treasury, to Thaddeus Stevens to submit a short Bill to fix an issue with the act, “An Act to provide Internal Revenue to support the Government and to pay interest on the Public Debt”. 16 July 1862.

Folder 814 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War, saying that a man, from Cumberland County, has not had his appointment made with this Department. Stevens stresses that the appointment should be made. 28 July 1862.

Folder 815 Letter from Lee Hoffman Hershey to Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of Treasury, that was send to Chase by Thaddeus Stevens. Hershey asks Chase if the government would like to receive the assistance of the Farmers Bank of Mount Joy in selling Post Stamps tell Bonds. 1 August 1862.

Folder 816 Letter from Simon Stevens to Thaddeus Stevens commenting on how the  Committee made little of the President and how he is anxious to see how the President will react. Which meeting this happened in was not mentioned. 10 August 1862. Transcription of the letter is included in folder.

Folder 817 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Eli Silfer stating that the Secretary of War has to name Jacob [Keneagy] of Lancaster County. 14 August 1862.

Folder 818 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Edwin M. Stanton stating that James W. [Linville], of Lancaster County, would like to be made Brigade Commissary and that Stevens believes that he would be a great man for this job. 18 August 1862.

Folder 819 Letter from John A. Gurley to Thaddeus Stevens asking Stevens what kind and how much wine he wants Gurley to send him. Gurley also mentions how terribly General McClellan has been doing as head of the army and that if the War does not get any better before then the next session in Congress will be worse than the last session held. 22 August 1862.

Folder 820 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of Treasury, to let him know that the President fell into the Committee’s trap.  25 August 1862. Transcription of the letter is included in the folder.

Folder 821 Letter from Edward Moore to Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War, that was send to Stanton by Thaddeus Stevens. Moore is asking to make an application for the post of Assistant Paymaster in the Army. 25 August 1863.

Folder 822 Letter from Salmon P. Chase to Thaddeus Stevens stating that he has read Stevens’ letter to the President. He mentions his thoughts on colonization. Chase also updates Stevens on Major General John Pope and McClellan. 31 August 1862. The letter was copied out of the book, An Account of the Private Life and Public Service of Salmon Portland Chase, written by Robert B. Warden.

Folder 823 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Simon Stevens stating that he thinks the removal of Hunter & Butler and the continued refusal to receive African American  soldiers shows that the Administration is preparing the people to surrender to the South. He also thinks that the current policy will never subdue the rebels and many other members agree with him in the Convention. 5 September 1862. Transcription of letter in the folder.

Folder 824 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to the Editor of the Evening Express stating that George Sanderson was wrong in the quotation that he stated was in Stevens’ speech. Sanderson was trying to correct General Steinman when he quoted Stevens in his speech during the Democratic Convention. Stevens states that he did not say either versions of the men’s quotations. 17 September 1862. The article was copied out of the Lancaster Intelligencer.

Folder 825 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Adj. Gen. Russel stating that, C. Joyler, Nathan Haines, Alex Scott, and W. Scott are loyal and trustworthy men and should be allowed to go down the Cumberland Valley to visit their sons that are in the army. 21 September 1862.

Folder 826 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Edwin M. Stanton stating that P. W. Housekeeper of Lancaster County has applied for a position and Stevens thinks he will be very good at the position. 21 September 1862.

Folder 827 Letter from Barr Spangler to Thaddeus Stevens expressing his concern with deserters passing through his town. Also recounts support in Clearfield Co., Penna. Marietta, Penna., 25 September 1862.

Folder 828 Letter from M. J. Wilkinson to Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War to recommend the appointment of John W. Bond for the position of Assistant Commissary with the rank of Captain. This was also recommended by Henry M. Rice and Thaddeus Stevens. 2 October 1862.

Second letter from Henry M. Rice to Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War recommending an appointment of Assistant Commissary in the Army, John W. Bond. There is a small note from Thaddeus Stevens stating that he agrees with the writer of the letter. 2 October 1862. (2 items, 2 pages).

Folder 829 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Henry L. Dawes asking if the members of Dawes’ committee would approve a Bill to allow volunteers to vote when they are in the army, even though the Supreme Court decided it was unconstitutional in May of 1862. 23 October 1862.

Folder 830 Letter from the Brewers of Cincinnati to Thaddeus Stevens to ask if the same duty, one dollar per barrel, will be applied to the beer that was brewed last winter and before the September 1st as it is after September 1st. 27 October 1862.

Folder 831 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Simon Stevens relaying Stevens’ concern that nothing seems to be going right and that without a new Cabinet there is no hope. He states that he has great fear for New York. 27 October 1862. Transcription of the letter is included in the folder.

Folder 832 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Edward McPherson to state his apologizes for McPherson’s defeat and asks if it would have been a different outcome if the army would have been able to vote. 20 October 1862.

Folder 833 Letter from Edward McPherson to Thaddeus Stevens replying to a previous letter (Folder 416) stating that with the army vote McPherson still had 9% but some companies did not vote at all. 31 October 1862.

Folder 834 Letter from Thaddeus Steven to Milton Durnall stating that Stevens was excited to hear Durnall’s lecture but his health is too bad for him to attend. 4 November 1862.

Folder 835 Letter from John W. Rawlins to Thaddeus Stevens to ask if Stevens would help him get promoted as another Regiment’s surgeon. He lists several reasons why he needs to leave the current Regiment that he is in, which is the Irish Brigade. 10 November 1862.

Folder 836 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Simon Stevens stating that he hopes that Seward could be removed but fears that it could not be done. If it could, Stevens would want Bancroft to be his successor and not Fessenden. 17 November 1862.

Folder 837 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to William McLellan with suggestions for an upcoming legal case. 18 November 1862.

Folder 838 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Alanson J. Stevens stating that Stevens is glad to hear that Alanson is in good health and that he is happy to hear of his promotion. Stevens also states that Thaddeus M. Stevens is down near the enemy. 19 November 1862.

Folder 839 Letter from Thaddeus M. Stevens to Thaddeus Stevens stating that he will not be joining TS in Washington for the winter because he wants to be able to take any opportunities that might arise. 25 November 1862.

Folder 840 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to James M. McKim stating that Stevens is leaving for Washington tomorrow. 27 November 1862.

Folder 841 Letter from George S. Boutwell, Commissioner of the Treasury Department, to Thaddeus Stevens stating that the language of the 102^nd Section of the Excise Law should be looked at because it is creating doubt on the authority of the office in transmitting steamers. 4 December 1862.

Folder 842 Letter from V. A Cowdrey to the Committee of Ways and Means, House of Representatives to ask on behalf of certain Railway Companies to draw the committee members attention to several parts of the Act to Provide Internal Revenue. The Railway companies are not objecting to the taxes that are being imposed but, desire that they be raised to reasonable amounts. 5 December 1862. A copy of the envelope is also included in the folder.

Folder 843 Letter from Emerson Etheridge, the Clerk of the House of Representatives, to Thaddeus Stevens . Cover letter to corrected estimates of the amount of compensation to officers, clerks, messengers, and others that are receiving an annual salary in the employment of the House of Representatives. 8 December 1862.

Folder 844 Letter from members of Congress to Abraham Lincoln requesting that Major General Lewis Wallace be removed from duty in the trial of Maj. Gen. Buell and returned to active service in the field. 9 December1862.

Folder 845 Letter from S. H. Ackerman to Thaddeus Stevens suggesting that the government could raise a lot of money through Tonnage taxes on ships. 10 December 1862.

Folder 846 Letter from Henry A. Bowen, financial editor of the “Post,” to Thaddeus Stevens advising him to further the rise of “greenbacks” to better their current currency system. 10 December 1862. There also contains a scan of an article that explains the new financial scheme for Congress.

Folder 847 Letter from H. L. Brown to Thaddeus Stevens (a childhood acquaintance of Brown’s father) asking for advice. During the previous election Brown was not allowed to vote because, he was told, birthplace was brought into question. Brown believes he was not allowed because he is a proud Whig in a Democratic area.10 December 1862.

Folder 848 Letter from J. W. Douglass, Collector of the Internal Revenue Office, to Thaddeus Stevens to explain his worries about the changes to the Stamp Duties and to suggest ways to fix the problems that have arose from the changes. 10 December 1862.

Folder 849 Letter from J. B. Bacon to Thaddeus with suggested changes to Excise Tax Law. Bacon also asks TS if he would be willing to help secure Mr. Anthony J. Bleecker, an Assessor of the 8^th Collection District of New York, in his position who Bacon is the Assistant Assessor of. 11 December 1862.

Folder 850 Letter from Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of the Treasury Department, to Thaddeus Stevens transmitting the estimate of appropriations that are needed for the Library of Congress for the Fiscal Year ending 30 June 1864. 12 December 1862.

Folder 851 Letter from Benjamin Brown French, from the Office of the Commissioner of Public Buildings, to Thaddeus Stevens stating that a corner of the Library of Congress roof is so damaged that the whole corner has to be replaced. French enclosed an estimate of the repairs and asks that a clause be put into the Bill. 12 December 1862.

Folder 852 Letter from J. C. M. to Thaddeus Stevens suggesting that any future national loans where interest to investors is paid in paper currency, that interest should be tax free. 12 December 1862.

Folder 853 Letter from Emerson Etheridge, Clerk of the House of Representatives, to Thaddeus Stevens listing the sums that will need to be applied to the various expenses within the House for that present fiscal year. 13 December 1862.

Folder 854 Letter from A. S. Lippincott to Thaddeus Stevens stating objections to the Financial Revenue Law. 13 December 1862.

Folder 855 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to A. D. Ditmors responding to a question on the laws of Iowa concerning negligence and/or damages awarded. 15 December 1862. Transcription of the letter is included in the folder.

Folder 856 Letter from Levi S. Reist to Thaddeus Stevens telling of Reist’s German friend that was afraid to for fear of being drafted, which he was. Reist asks for help to have him exempted. 15 December 1862.  

Folder 857 Letter from A. S. Lippincott to Thaddeus Stevens in regard to the Internal Revenue bill. Lippincott’s question deals with how the taxation of cloth that he sells to New England and New York would be taxed according to this bill. 16 December 1862.

Folder 858 Letter from W. P. McPhail to Thaddeus Stevens asking if TS could speak for McPhail to get him a [position] with the Department of Paymaster since McPhail’s health is deteriorating from 20 months in the field of service. 16 December 1862. There is also a message signed by Edwin M. Stanton and Thaddeus Stevens stating that they believe McPhail’s request is reasonable.

Folder 859 Letter from R. B. Wood to Thaddeus Stevens asking if TS would be willing to write Wood a speech on the immediate emancipation of slaves, for a convention that will be called by the General Assembly of Virginia. 17 December 1862.

Folder 860 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of Treasury, requesting that Chase send a draft of a bill to cover his views on how to care for the government for the current and next, fiscal year. 19 December 1862.

Folder 861 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Andrew G. Curtin stating for Curtin to do something for a man if possible, but the man’s name is not mentioned. 19 December 1862.

Folder 862 Letter from G. W. Pratt to Thaddeus Stevens explaining that Pratt was very impressed with TS’s views on the government’s financial affairs, which Stevens spoke about in the House the day previous. Pratt does list some suggestions that he thinks Stevens should consider. 20 December 1862.

Folder 863 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Simon Stevens stating that it is not known if the President has accepted either of the [nominations]. TS also mentions that Mr. Opdyke and Field would also be good appointments. 21 December 1862.

Folder 864 Letter from Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of Treasury, to Thaddeus Stevens stating that Chase is transmitting the Bill “my views as to the manner of providing the Ways and Means for carrying on the government for the current and next fiscal year”. Chase also discusses that he believes that it will be next to impossible to collect the Internal revenue without the public credit. 23 December 1862.

Folder 865 Letter from Benjamin Brown French, Commissioner of Public Buildings, to Thaddeus Stevens informing him that in the old Hall of Representatives and the Supreme Court Room there are furnaces that are in extremely poor shape. French then asks that the request for new furnaces be place in the proper bill. 23 December 1862.

Folder 866 Letter from H. D. Kead to Thaddeus Steven to explain that her late brother, Colonel [Fanning], was a great soldier and is now being wrongly portrayed by the newspapers. Kead is hoping that Congress could help make sure that his will is rightfully abided by. [n.d.] 1862.

Folder 867 Letter from John Sweney to Thaddeus Stevens stating that he should look at Mr. Bailey’s note and to send the endorsement to Mr. Messersmith at the Bank of Chambersburg. Sweney will also need another note for [Greenswalt] and Bar. [n.d.] 1862.

Folder 868 Letter from the Committee of the Merchant Tailors of New York City to Thaddeus Stevens wishing to address how the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, Mr. Boutwell, addressed Tailors are manufactures within the meaning of the law. The Committee then lists reasons why they should not be considered manufactures. [n.d.] 1862.

Folder 869 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to John Sweney stating that he does not know his balance in the Bank of [Gettysburg] so insert the check that TS included and draw that amount. [n.d.] 1862.

 

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Folder 870 Letter from Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of Treasury, to Thaddeus Stevens stating that he strongly requests that Congress not divide the Loan Sections and the Banking Sections of the Bill. Chase also states his concerns with supporting or objections to including public credit. 2 January 1863.

Folder 871 Letter from Montgomery Meigs to Thaddeus Stevens sending the Quartermaster General’s report, and recommending additional solicitors, auditors, and clerks be hired. Meigs explains that for the responsibilities that the Department has they need the additional help. 6 January 1863.

Folder 872 Letter from Charles Nauman to Thaddeus Stevens reminding him that Nauman had come to Stevens the summer before asking to gain a position as an aide on some General’s staff. Nauman received a letter from Major General Absalom Baird of the 19th Army Corps and said that he would give a position if it was in his power. Nauman is now asking Stevens if he could use his position with the President to help him. 6 January 1863.

Folder 873 Letter from Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of Treasury, to Thaddeus Stevens recommending a certain salary to clerks, watchmen, and porter at a depository in Santa Fe, New Mexico. 7 January 1863. Reprint.

Folder 874 Letter from Pliny Freeman to Thaddeus Stevens suggesting that the interests on bonds should go to six per cent instead of four because it would make more revenue for the government. 7 January 1863.

Folder 875 Letter from John P. Usher, acting Secretary of the Department of the Interior forwarding correspondence between the Commissioner of Indian Affairs and H. B. Branch, the Superintendent of Indian Affairs Central Superintendency. Branch recommends that his clerk’s salary be increased. Usher wants the Committee of Ways and Means to see if this salary is necessary. 7 January 1863.

Folder 876 Letter from Joseph H. Barrett, Commissioner of the Pension Office, to Thaddeus Stevens asking for a large fund because within the last few months the Pension Office has increased and the Office needs more clerks to act on pension claims in a timely manner. 9 January 1863. Reprint.

Folder 877 Letter from William P. Dole, Commissioner of the Department of Indian Affairs, to Thaddeus Stevens to transmit copies if the treaty with the Ottawa Indians of [Blanchard Fork] and [Roche de Boeuf] to compare them to the letters from the clerk of the Committee of Ways and Means. 9 January 1863.

Folder 878 Letter from H. G. Burlingam, of the Tanners of New York, to Thaddeus Stevens asking if there is any memorandum for the Committee of Ways and Means in reference to calf skins in connection with Memorial of tanners of the northern and central countries of New York. Burlingam then lists slaughter and sale prices for calf skins. 10 January 1863.

Folder 879 Letter from R. and G. A. Wright to Thaddeus Stevens asking for aid in protecting their branch of manufacturers that have monopolized the perfuming trade and are now exporting perfumed alcohol to the West Indies and the South Americas. They are asking if the law be applied to enable them to gain the drawback on alcohol. 10 January 1863.

Folder 880 Letter from Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of Treasury, to Thaddeus Stevens wishing to confer right away. Chase will send a carriage. 11 January 1863.

Folder 881 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Simon Cameron stating that Judge [White] of York is a gentlemen of high character and his suggestions are worthy of consideration. 12 January 1863.

Folder 882 Letter from Matthew P. Read, Chairman of the Committee of Brewers, to Thaddeus Stevens stating their point of view on the tax law on malt liquors. 14 January 1863. Another letter from Matthew P. Read, Walter W. Price, and A. A. Dunlop, the Committee of the Association of Brewers of the States of New York and New Jersey, listing reasons why the Tax Bill is unequal and oppressive. 14 January 1863.

Folder 883 Letter from John H. Diehl, of the Office for the Collection of Internal Revenue, to Thaddeus Stevens wanting to explain some of the practical workings of the Internal Revenue Law before Congress will amend it. 14 January 1863.

Folder 884 Letter from Benjamin Brown French, Commissioner of Public Buildings, to Thaddeus Stevens to inform that the fence around the Smithsonian is decaying and needs to be fixed before it gets blown into the trees and shrubbery. 14 January 1863.

Folder 885 Letter from the friends of Major George H. Bardwell, of the 116^th Regiment P.V., to Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War, asking for Bardwell to be appointed Paymaster of the US Army. This letter was forwarded to Stanton by Thaddeus Stevens. 14 January 1863.

Folder 886 Letter from Joseph G. Totten to Thaddeus Stevens stating that he sent the Chairman of the Military Committee for the House, A. B. Olin, a draft of a billing for making the preparations for the new fortifications for the next fiscal year. Annotated in what appears to be Stevens’ hand “[Approved] Edwin M. Stanton Sec. of War. 14 January 1863.

Folder 887 Letter from Alfred Berney to Thaddeus Stevens recommending a method of canceling Bank Stamps. 15 January 1863.

Folder 888 Cover letter from Charles E. Strong to a memorandum of amendments to the stamp portion of the Internal Revenue bill. 15 January 1863.

Folder 889 Letter from F. explaining that there was a wrong report made against Daninese by Mr. Morrill of Stevens’ Committee. The report stated the Committee on Claims made an adverse report on the item of Judicial Services under the act of 11 August 1848. Daninese then explains how his actions were correct according to the bill. 16 January 1863.

Folder 890 Letter from Thomas W. Sweney to the Committee of Ways and Means to inform them of the expenses in setting up the assessor’s office in the second assessment district of Pennsylvania;  also a statement of the yearly expenses. 17 January 1863.

Folder 891 Letter from John B. S. Todd to Thaddeus Stevens to inform Stevens that in 1862 the Secretary of the Interior estimated a certain amount of funds for a census of the Dakota Territory, which was taken in June and July of 1861. The funds were never allocated. 19 January 1863.

Folder 892 Letter from the Oak Coopers of the City and County of Philadelphia to the Committee of Ways and Means to explain why a modification of the New National Tax Law is important for their business. They explain that the parts of their business that do not make as much money is paying all the taxation while other parts of their business, that could bear the taxation, is not being taxed at all and they want to switch that. 21 January 1863.

Folder 893 Letter from Henry Simons to Thaddeus Stevens to suggest an amendment to the Revenue Laws, which Simons then explains that all  distributing offices of the government should deduct from all bills to pay the amount of the Excise Tax. 21 January 1863.

Folder 894 Letter from John Welsh to Thaddeus Stevens making suggestions on the Stamps and the National Finances. 20 January 1863.

Folder 895 Letter from J. M. Edmunds to Thaddeus Stevens stating that Edmunds examined the House Bill No. 635 and it proposed to reduce the funds submitted to the office for Compensation of Surveyors General and their clerks. Edmund then explains why this must not be done. 22 January 1863.

Folder 896 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War, to explain that the Major of the 116^th Regiment, [George Bardwell] has been wounded in the left hand, which stops him from being able to hold the reins of his horse. TS explains that the Major is fit to be a paymaster and to stay in the service. 22 January 1863.

Folder 897 Letter to Edwin M. Stanton from the Pennsylvania delegation [House of Representatives] stating that Colonel Frederick S. Sturnbaugh, or Sturnberg’s name was overlooked as a candidate for appointment to Major or Brigadier General. The delegation recommends his promotion. 23 January 1863.

Folder 898 Letter from Fernando C. Beaman to Thaddeus Stevens, forwarding a letter from N. Van [Brunt] suggesting a tax upon Stallions and Jacks since they should be considered “manufacturers.” 24 January 1863.

Folder 899 Letter from Joseph G. Totten, forwarding a letter from A. H. Bowman, Superintendent of the Military, asking Stevens to restore an appropriation for upgrading the heating system at the Military Academy. 27 January 1863.

Folder 900 Letter from Edwin M. Stanton to relay an estimate of additional appropriations for the Contingent Funds of the War Department, due to the expansion of the public business. 24 January 1863.

Folder 901 Letter from Salmon P. Chase informing TS of unpaid claims against the U.S. Court House at Indianapolis. 23 January 1863.

Folder 902 Letter from H. Bridge requesting twelve hundred dollars be given to the Brooklyn Navy Yard to obtain a coffee roaster, coolers, etc. 27 January 1863.

Folder 903 Letter from Salmon P. Chase  transmit a copy of a letter from the Light  House Board, asking for funds for the re-creation of the Light at Kenosha, Wisconsin and the repair of the Pier that it was placed on. 27 January 1863.

Folder 904 Letter from Salmon P. Chase transmitting a copy of a letter from the Light House Board, suggesting a light at Ediz Hook, Port Angeles Harbor, Washington Territory and ask for the funds to do so. The copy of the letter from the Light House Board to Chase is also included. 27 January 1863.

Folder 905 Letter from Salmon P. Chase forwarding the report from the Secretary of the Interior, which asks for the necessary funds to complete compiling the census. 27 January 1863.

Folder 906 Letter from Edward McPherson regarding a minimum pay for assessors. 27 January 1863.

Folder 907 Letter from the Pennsylvania Reserve Corps officers to the Penna. Senators and Congressmen asking to be put on temporary relief so the men that are wounded can recuperate, and to obtain and train new members. Signed in concurrence by congressmen, including TS. 27 Jan 1863.

Folder 908 Letter from Salmon P. Chase  forwarding correspondence with R. J. Atkinson, Third Auditor of the Treasury, which states the changes on the additional number of Clerks in his Bureau that he needs. 28 January 1863.

Folder 909 Letter from Salmon P. Chase asking for opinions on amendments to a bill that was sent to the Treasury Department by a clerk of the Committee of Ways and Means. Chase also states that there is an included letter from the Director on some suggestions of verbal changes to the bill. 28 January 1863.

Folder 910 Letter from J. B. Rodgers stating that laws regarding revenue need to be amended; he offers assistance. 28 January 1863.

Folder 911 Letter from John P. Usher, Secretary of the Department of the Interior transmitting a letter from the Commissioner of Indian Affairs. The Omaha Agency payment has been delayed for want of funds. 30 January 1863.

Folder 912 Letter from Charles Emerson and John S. Phillips, Board of Assessors; Internal Revenue Massachusetts, requesting pay increases. 31 January 1863.

Folder 913 Letter from Owen Lovejoy stating that there should be an amendment that makes auditors be licensed before they can ask for the collection of duties. 31 January 1863.

Folder 914 Two letters for Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War. The first letter is from members of Congress to recommend James W. Insell, Jr. for the position of commissary of subsistence. The second letter is from Insell stating his qualifications for this position. 31 January 1863.

Folder 915 Letter from William H. Seward forwarding a letter from E. L. Hamlin, regarding the Reciprocity Treaty with Great Britain, requesting that an appropriation may be made as suggested by Hamlin.  The letter from E. L. Hamlin is included in the folder. 2 February 1863.

Folder 916 Letter from Edwin M. Stanton with concerns for the defense of Washington and asks for a sum, that was planned out by Brigadier General J. G. Barnard, to help fix some of the issues with the defense. 2 February 1863.

Folder 917 Three sections of a letter, both to E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War. The first is from W. [M.] Rumyan, asking for Stanton to consider him for the position of Commissary of Subsistence with the rank of Captain. The second section is from five members of Congress recommending that William Rumyan of Pennsylvania be considered favorably by the Secretary of War.  30 January 1863. The last section is from W. [M.] Rumyan asking that the Secretary of War look at his application from three months ago in favor. 2 April 1863.

Folder 918 Letter from Henry C. Bowman requesting that taxing of liquor businesses should be changed. He lists three changes that should be applied to the Tax Law. 3 February 1863.

Folder 919 Letter from Salmon P. Chase, submitting a list of amendments that should be made to the proper bills. 3 February 1863.

Folder 920 Letter from Andrew C. Elliott, stating that the 15 cents tax on a pound of tobacco will never affect the sale, manufacturing, and use of it, so the government should increase the tax to 2.50. 4 February 1863.

Folder 921 Letter from Edwin M. Stanton, detailing needs for additional clerks and a laborer in the Secretary of War’s office. 4 February 1863.

Folder 922 Letter from S. Broadbent reminding TS of a conversation they had regarding the taxing of lottery tickets. 5 February 1863.

Folder 923 Letter to Simon Cameron requesting another copy of a letter that Cameron had send him. 5 February 1863.

Folder 924 Letters to Abraham Lincoln endorsing Merideth Clymer to be Medical Inspector of the army. There are three separate entries combined into one letter. The first segment is from Edgar Cowan and L. Wilmot, the second from A. G. [Ceuetice] and [C. Perud], and the last segment is from T. J. Coffey, Asst. Attorney General. On the second page, the Penna. Congressmen concur with the endorsement.  5 February 1863.

Folder 925 Transmittal from Edwin M. Stanton, forwarding a letter from Brigadier General Barnard, on the state of Washington’s defenses, and appropriations needed to improve them. 5 February 1863.

Folder 926 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens and others to Edwin M. Stanton recommending Captain Blair of the 149^th Regiment for the position of paymaster. 5 February 1863.

Folder 927 Letter from Henry Wharton with suggestions to amendments on the Internal Revenue Act. 5 February 1863.

Folder 928 Letter from Henry C. Bowen, Collection 3^rd District, New York, to Thaddeus Stevens ferries between New York and Brooklyn should tax carts and carriages, not only the passenger. 6 February 1863.

Folder 929 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of Treasury, stating that a certain vote was unanimous before it was voted on by the committee. The letter does not specify what the committee was voting on specifically. 8 February 1863.

Folder 930 Transmittal from Salmon P. Chase sending Stevens a copy of a letter from Edward Jordan, Treasury Department solicitor, with his report on his investigation into frauds by the Custom House at New York City, and suggestions to prevent them in the future. 9 February 1863. The letter from Jordan is also included in the folder. 25 January 1863.

Folder 931 Letter from John Cradlebaugh, delegate of Nevada, to the Committee of Ways and Means requesting the proceeds of the internal revenue collected in the territory from 1863 to 1864 in order to erect public buildings. 9 February 1863.

Folder 932 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to [Huston and Penrose] regarding their payment for “bloom.” 9 February 1863.

Folder 933 Letter to Abraham Lincoln from the Republican Senators and Congress members of Pennsylvania recommending James H. Campbell to a foreign mission, as with  Simon Cameron’s retirement there are no Pennsylvanians in the foreign service. 27 January 1863. Postscript by TS confirming the recommendation. 9 February 1863.

Folder 934 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Abraham Lincoln recommending Thaddeus Stevens [Clarkson] to a commission in the regular service. 9 February 1863.

Folder 935 Letter from Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War with an estimate of appropriations required the Pennsylvania Militia that was called in September 1862, for the invasion of Maryland by the Rebels under General Robert E. Lee. 9 February 1863.

Folder 934 Letter from John P. Usher, Secretary of the Interior, to Thaddeus Stevens concerning appropriations pertaining to the laws for the suppression of the African slave trade. 9 February 1863.

Folder 935 Letter from Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of Treasury, to Thaddeus Stevens requesting that there should be compensation for the Receiver and Depository at Santa Fe, New Mexico, since his pay was cut due to the Act of May 30, 1862. 10 February 1863.

Folder 936 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Abraham Lincoln recommending Dr. M. Clymer for the Medical Inspector position. 10 February 1863.

Folder 937 Letter from John P. Usher, Secretary of the Interior, to Thaddeus Stevens requesting appropriations for the purchase of 2000 copies of  the forthcoming Volume 12 of the Statutes at Large. 10 February 1863.

Folder 938 Letter from Henry C. Brown to Thaddeus Stevens informing him that there is Western Coal Oil being sold in the New York Market that is not being taxed. 11 February 1863.

Folder 939 Letter from Benjamin Brown French, Commissioner of Public Buildings, to Thaddeus Stevens requesting appropriation for wages for the laborers who clean the Capitol. 12 February 1863.

Folder 940 Letter from E. Grundy to Thaddeus Stevens stating that the government’s financial crisis due to the war could be helped if the Banks were taxed. Grundy also explains why he believes that the Banks should have never been separated from the Government. 13 February 1863.

Folder 941 Transmittal from William T. Otto, Assistant Secretary of the Interior, to Thaddeus Stevens requesting legislation to authorize and pay for a Draftsman at the Bureau of Indian Affairs.13 February 1863.

Folder 942 Transmittal from Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of Treasury, to Thaddeus Stevens, of a request for more clerical staff at the Fifth Auditor’s office. 14 February 1863.

Folder 943 Letter from Benjamin Brown French, Commissioner of Public Buildings, to Thaddeus Stevens stating that the act authorizing gas lighting on Maryland Avenue and Sixth Street South was passed but without any appropriation. 17 February 1863.

Folder 944 Letter from Charles M. Taintor to Thaddeus Stevens to discussing the pros and cons of a duty on paper manufacturing. 12 February 1863.

Folder 945 Letter from Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of Treasury, to Thaddeus Stevens to send three amendments to the Bank Bill which Chase wants to be approved by the Committee. 18 February 1863.

Folder 946 Transmittal from Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of Treasury, to Thaddeus Stevens, of a letter from the Commissioner of Internal Revenue regarding taxes on an overlooked type of sugar, cotton, and tobacco. 19 February 1863.

Folder 947 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Abraham Lincoln asking for any comments on the amendments to the revenue bill; also renews his recommendation of [J. W.] Fisher as Brigadier General. 19 February 1863.

Folder 948 Letter from Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of Treasury, to Thaddeus Stevens to submit an amendment to the Miscellaneous Appropriation Bill to fund repairs to the stairs leading into the Boston Custom House, and for repairs to the interior of the building. 21 February 1863.

Folder 949 Transmittal from Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of Treasury, to Thaddeus Stevens of a draft of a bill amending the Tariff Act of July 14,1862. 21 February 1863.

Folder 950 Transmittal from Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War, to Thaddeus Stevens of a letter from the Lieutenant General of the Army regarding the expenses of his office for the fiscal year. 21 February 1863.

Folder 951 Letter from H. Bridge, Chief of the Bureau of Provisions, to Thaddeus Stevens recommending that the Navy should buy flour, rather than bread, and bake its own more cheaply and with better quality. 23 February 1863.

Folder 952  Letter from John Mullen to Thaddeus Stevens to present the ideas for the construction of a Northern Pacific Railway from Lake Superior [or] St. Paul, Minnesota, to the Pacific Ocean. Mullen explains that the British are also advancing their railway system across Canada, so should the United States, as well as various other points why it would help the country. 24 February 1863.

Folder 953 Letter from Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War, to Thaddeus Stevens to send request from the Adjutant General asking for money to purchase books on tactics and instruction for Army. 24 February 1863.

Folder 954 Transmittal from Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of Treasury, to Thaddeus Stevens of a letter from the Commissioner of Internal Revenue stating that [Messrs] Butler and Carpenter, the contractors for the supply of Revenue Stamps, should be paid early with a third of the total they are owed. 25 February 1863.

Folder 955 Three letters to Edwin M. Stanton, Secretary of War. The first letter was from George R. Krickbaum, applying for the post of Paymaster. 25 February 1863. The second letter is from William Morris Davis, recommending that Krickbaum be given the Paymaster position. 20 February 1863. The last letter is from M. Russel Thayer, recommending that Krickbaum be given the Paymaster position. 11 February 1863. A postscript from Thaddeus Stevens concurs with the others.

Folder 956 Transmittal from Edwin M. Stanton of letters from Col. Crossman, Quartermaster General, expressing concern for clothing, and camp/garrison material stored in wooden sheds at the Schuylkill arsenal, and suggesting appropriations to buy land and build brick structures. 25 February 1863.

Folder 957 Letter from George S. Boutwell, Commissioner of Internal Revenue, transmitting amendments to have licenses expire all on the same day (Boutwell does not specify what licenses he is referring to), as well as to revise Article 42 of the bill.  26 February 1863.

Folder 958 Transmittal from Salmon P. Chase of a letter from the Second Comptroller of the Treasury, who needs additional clerical force in his offices. 26 February 1863.

Folder 959 Letter to Edwin M. Stanton, recommending that [Slater B. Russell] be appointed to Commissioner of [Subsistence]. 26 February 1863.

Folder 960 Letter from Benjamin Brown French, Commissioner of Public requesting money for street widening and pavement in Washington DC. 27 February 1863.

Folder 961 Letter from Benjamin Brown French, Commissioner of Public, requesting money to repair a broken culvert in Washington, D.C. 28 February 1863.

Folder 962 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Abraham Lincoln requesting that Col.[ L.] W. Fisher be re-nominated for Brigadier General. 28 February 1863.

Folder 963 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens Jr. on conditions in camp of the Army of the Potomac. Near Falmouth Virginia, [February] 1862.

Folder 964  Letter from the Committee from the City Councils of Washington to the Senate and House of Representatives stating that the streets and avenues of the city are in terrible shape because of the travel of the Government wagons for the transportation of army supplies. The city does not make enough money through tax to fix the problem and requests an appropriation from Congress. [February] 1862.

Folder 965 Letter from Benjamin Brown French, Commissioner of Public Buildings, encouraging Congress to provide funds to fix the city’s streets. 2 March 1863.

Folder 966 Letter to from Congressman Alfred Ely to William A. Hammond, Surgeon General, recommending John N. [Moulder] to be appointed to a Clerkship. TS concurs in a postscript. 2 March 1863.

Folder 967 Letter from Rev. Edwin H. Nevin to Abraham Lincoln asking that Nevin’s son, Edwin H. Nevin, Jr., be moved to a position of Quartermaster due to his health. TS and others concur with the request in postscripts. 2 March 1863.

Folder 968 Letter from Samuel H. Huntington, of the Court of Claims, to Thaddeus Stevens to state the salary needed for the office of the Court of Claims. 3 March 1963.

Folder 969 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Abraham Lincoln recommending that Colonial J. W. Fisher should be appointed Brigadier General. 4 March 1863.

Folder 970 Letter from John A. Gurley informing TS that Gurley’s nephew will present him with a bill for the wine. 7 March 1863.

Folder 971 Letter to Edwin M. Stanton stating that Jay Cadwell has been confirmed as [Assistant] Quarter Master. TS also recommends B. M. [Stauffer] as a good candidate to become either a Pay Master or a [Assistant] Quarter Master. 7 March 1863.

Folder 972 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to Isaac Newton, [Commission of Agriculture] stating that the chemist’s salary should be equal to chemists in any other department. It would be a shame to lose D. Wetherill’s services. 9 March 1863.

Folder 973 Letter to Alanson J. Stevens. TS is happy Alanson is in good health. His swearing in [as commander of his unit] will mean three years of pain and inconvenience, but he should continue acting as he has been and not disgrace his position. Lancaster, 16 March 1863.

Folder 974 Letter from P. H. Watson, Assistant Secretary of War, to Thaddeus Stevens stating that even though the Secretary of War got TS’s letter about appointing J. Kakler Snyder, of Company “H” 79th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteer, to Lieutenancy in the regular army. Watson states this cannot be done because of an inflexible rule of the Department that forbids transfers or appointments from the volunteer to the regular service. Washington, 16 March 1863.

Folder 975 Letter from Edward McPherson to Thaddeus Stevens to tell him the shocking news that [Carry] was one of the men that were dropped from the Census Bureau. McPherson went to Judge Otto, the one that fired Carry but he was not able to do much. 19 March 1863.

Folder 976 Letter from J. Kakler Snyder, Company “H” of the 79th Regiment of Pennsylvania Volunteers, seeking promotion to Lieutenancy in the regular army. 6 March 1863. There is a note from Thaddeus Stevens on the submission to Edwin M. Stanton supporting Snyde’s promotion. 21 March 1863.

Folder 977 Letter to Abraham Lincoln stating that Stevens asked for James Whitehill to be appointed Paymaster in the regular army and would like to ask Lincoln to again look at Whitehill’s request. 23 March 1863.

Folder 978 Letter from A. Russel reporting the dismissal of Peter Filbert’s son, Lieutenant Colonel Peter Filbert. He was dismissed because his Colonel, H. S. Cake, was displeased with Lieut. Col. Filbert’s promotion and had him examined by a board of military officers. Russel asks for help getting Filbert a hearing. 31 March 1863.

Folder 979 Letter to Mrs. S. Haines offering to invest her money at 6% interest. Details are spelled out. 9 April 1863.

Folder 980 Letter to William A. Hammond recommending Jeff Danner for a position. 11 April 1863.

Folder 981 Letter to Alanson J. Stevens stating that he is glad that Alanson is of good health since he will need it. Thaddeus Jr. will likely see more action. TS does not think the war will end soon because northern democrats are helping the south and that the government has not done enough to defeat the rebels. 12 April 1863.

Folder 982 Letter to Mrs. S. Haines enclosing a bond for $4000. 13 April 1863.

Folder 983 Letter to Edwin M. Stanton, recommending George S. Wentz for the Commissioner of [Subsistence]. 16 April 1863.

Folder 984 Letter to Edward McPherson to introduce Ellwood Griest. 29 April 1863.

Folder 985 Letter to Huston and Penrose. TS will endeavor to meet the contract for iron despite difficulties at the furnace. 7 April 1863.

Folder 986 Letter to Simon Stevens stating that rumors of Hooker being drunk at Chancellorsville are false. Many saw him on the battlefield.18 April 1863.

Folder 987 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens to William Irwin thanking him for attending to TS business. 19 May 1863.

Folder 988 Letter to Alanson J. Stevens mentions seeing a forest fire; how Thaddeus Jr. has been doing; and the local talk of Alanson’s involvement with a “very worthless, dissolute woman.” Caledonia, 22 May 1863.

Folder 989 Letter to Oliver J. Dickey has limited knowledge of the results at Gettysburg. General Couch would like to know if a wagon train of supplies would be able to cross the Susquehanna safely at Peach Bottom. Harrisburg, 2 June [July] 1863.

Folder 990 Letter to Alanson J. Stevens responding that a promotion to Colonel or Lt. Colonel would mean another three years of military service. If he decides that is what he wants, TS will help. Lancaster, 7 June 1863.

Folder 991 Letter to Simon Stevens stating that Lincoln wants to give General Fremont command of the Negro army. TS hopes he accepts the post and that they fight well and earn glory. Lancaster, 9 June 1963

Folder 992 Letter to Simon Cameron regarding reports of Cameron endorsing the re-employment of generals McClellan and Franklin. Caledonia Iron Works, 19 June 1863.

Folder 993 Letter to Simon Stevens stating that Caledonia Iron Works is surrounded by rebels; TS expects losses. He has paid for stock; expects that to be worthless. Lancaster, 23 June 1863.

Folder 994 Letter to Simon Stevens relating how much of TS’s property been lost due to war. Lancaster, 6 July 1863.

Folder 995 Letter to Oliver J. Dickey regarding the state of the war in Pennsylvania, and Meade and Lee’s activities Harrisburg, 7 July 1863.

Folder 996 Letter to Simon, thankful for his offer to help financially. TS believes that he may still be able to make profit through his practice of law, may have to resign his seat.       Lancaster, 10 July 1863.

Folder 997 Letter to Simon Stevens with details on the damage to his Caledonia furnace property. Lancaster, 11 July 1863.

Folder 998 A transcription of a letter to James B. Fry, Provost Marshal General, with criticism of Substitution and Commutation aspects of the conscription law. Lancaster, 15 July 1863.

Folder 999 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens Jr. on conditions in the camp and soldiers’ opinions of the draft. Maryland, 2 August 1863.

Folder 1000 Letter to [William A. Hammond] stating that he knows A. W. Hoffmaier well and that he should be appointed as a hospital steward. 7 August 1963.

Folder 1001 Letter from John Sweney on the possibility of re-establishing business at the furnace. Caledonia iron works, 7 August 1863.

Folder 1002 Letter from Joshua Stevens relating that he received a letter from James Daugherty, their former master miner, who is in need of work, more so than David Mencer. McMinnvill[e], Tenn.,8 August 1863.

Folder 1003 Letter from W. Maxwell asking TS to intervene with Lincoln for his son, Captain Ralph Maxwell, who was discharged for disability, to be appointed a Lieutenant in the Regular Army. 9 August 1863.

Folder 1004 Letter from William E. Matthews, forwarding an editorial from the Observer on the blacks’ opinion of the Negro Enlistment bill. Bedford Springs, [Penna.], 10 August 1863.

Folder 1005 Letter to President Abraham suggesting, on the death of Brig. Gen. Welsh, that Col. J. W Fisher be appointed. Bedford Springs, Penna., 17 August 1863.

Folder 1006 Letter to David McConaughy to giving him permission to make purchase [of ten horses]. Lancaster, 27 August 1863.

Folder 1007 Letter to Edward M. Stanton, Secretary of War, stating that Stevens has returned from Franklin and Adams, [counties] of where the rebels are operating and stated that the locals hate the federal troops more than the rebels. There is also a note from Assistant Adjunct General stating that federal troops are stealing from the farmers and that this situation has to be controlled so the government does not lose that area’s vote. Lancaster, 1 September 1863.

Folder 1008 Letter from John Sweney requesting a copy of a statement that he wrote to obtain money for the damages the rebels made at the Iron Works. Caledonia Iron Works. 19 September 1863.

Folder 1009 Memoriam for Capt. A. J. Stevens. Signed by S. M. McDowell, Emanuel Shutzer and Jacob Ziegler. 20 September 1863.

Folder 1010 Letter from Edward McPherson warning Stevens that an effort might be underway to remove Stevens as chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. Washington, D.C. 21 September 1863.

Folder 1011 Letter to Edward McPherson thanking him for the information and stating, “If they succeed, it will greatly relieve me.” Lancaster. 22 September 1863.

Folder 1012 Letter to Edwin M. Stanton recommending the appointment of paymaster for James Whitehill. Lancaster. 28 September 1863.

Folder 1013 Letter to Edwin M. Stanton recommending the appointment of Amos [A. Hauke] as sutler. Lancaster. 28 September 1863.

Folder 1014 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens, Jr. reporting on the death of Capt. Alanson J. Stevens at the [Battle of Chickamauga], other men who were injured and brief news of the condition of Independent Battery B. Alanson was shot and his body is in the hands of the enemy. He also states that he will be in Chattanooga for the night and then return home. 28 September 1863 Stevenson, Alabama. 28 September 1863.

Folder 1015 Letter from George W. Hamersly, secretary of Union State Central Committee Rooms, regarding the upcoming election and stating that the committee understands Stevens’ suggestion in getting the Army votes but is concerned with how the process would be carried out in obtaining them. The votes which have been taken seem to be in favor of Gov. Curtin. Philadelphia. 29 September 1863.

Folder 1016 Letter from Henry Winter Davis expressing outrage regarding the destruction of Stevens’ property. [September 1863].

Folder 1017 Letter to J. R. Gitt recommending that he pay the $300 or provide a substitute. 5 September 1863.

Folder 1018 Letter to Salmon P. Chase, Secretary of the Treasury, regarding the upcoming election and giving the clerks from Lancaster County a leave of absence [to return home to vote]. Lancaster. 21 September 1863.

Folder 1019 Letter from John Sweney with information from a letter he received from Alanson [Stevens] and sending blackberry wine. 2 October 1863.

Folder 1020 Letter from David McMurtrie asking Stevens for his advice on a statement on certain stocks from a private bank and McMurtrie is hoping Stevens will help him make money. Huntingdon, PA. 3 October 1863.

Folder 1021 Letter to John Sweney stating that he also received a letter from Alanson from the battlefield, and also one from Alanson’s  brother. Lancaster. 5 October 1863.

Folder 1022 Letter from Anna R. Justice of the Pennsylvania Relief Association for Sick and Wounded Soldiers requesting that Stevens be a speaker for their lecture series. Philadelphia. 7 October 1863.

Folder 1023 Letter to Salmon P. Chase stating that a speech that was made for the republican party did not represent the administration and it will not help them in election. Lancaster. 8 October 1863.

Folder 1024 to Edwin M. Stanton stating that he agrees with the letter from Andrew Seurs, who is asking for his son, Fredrick W. Seurs to be appointed Quartermaster. 9 October 1863.

Folder 1025 Letter to Charles Sumner stating that the speech by Postmaster General [Blair]  needs to be brought to the attention of the President with the request for his removalfrom office. Lancaster. 9 October 1863.

Folder 1026 Letter to Salmon P. Chase recommending Robert S. Reed for a position of General Appraiser. Lancaster. 16 October 1863.

Folder 1027 Letter to Edwin M. Stanton, recommending Amos A. Hanke to be Sutler at the Compd. in Washington. Lancaster, 17 October 1863.

Folder 1028 Letter to Edwin M. Stanton, recommending Jacob Ritz for the appointment of Sutler. Lancaster, 19 October 1863.

Folder 1029 Letter from John L. Thomas, Baltimore City Counselor, stating that the men of the Tenth Calvary of Baltimore unanimously request that General E. B. Tyler be put in command of the fortifications of Baltimore on the departure of Major General Schenck. 24 October 1863.

Folder 1030 Letter to Abraham Lincoln recommending that Colonel J. W. Fisher be appointed to Brigadier General. 27 October 1863.

Folder 1031 Letter to Edwin M. Stanton, recommending that James M. [Clarke] and A.A. Hanke be appointed Sutler. 29 October 1863.

Folder 1032 Letter from Salmon P. Chase stating that Chase appointed TS’s friend, Dr. Freeland for clerkship in the Treasury Department. Stevens’ note about Blair is baffling. Chase occasionally talks to Stanton and Lincoln about the war and politics. 31 October 1863.

Folder 1033 Letter to Alexander H. Hood informing him that George Brubaker’s faction wants to secretly control Republican party nominations. TS requests the organization’s bylaws and member list. Lancaster, 2 November 1863.

Folder 1034 Letter from John Sweney concerning business at the Caledonia Iron Works. 3 November 1863.

Folder 1035 Letter to Edwin M. Stanton, recommending Mr. Calvin Gilbert for the positiont of Captain of Volunteers. Lancaster, 13 November 1863.

Folder 1036 Letter from John Sweney concerning repairs at Caledonia Iron Works. The sawmill is being rebuilt; he outlines his ideas for rebuilding the forge and furnace. 14 November 1863.

Folder 1037 Letter to Edward McPherson, clerk of the House of Representatives, on his appointment to the position. Lancaster, 15 November 1863.

Folder 1038 Letter from John B. Clark, relating the activity of Copperheads in the Dadeville, Mo., area. 17 November 1863.

Folder 1039  Letter from Mrs. Rhoda M. Wood, TS’s cousin in Canada, who asks why he has not visited. She updates him on her four children and their hardships and asks him to write her back soon. 18 November [1863].

Folder 1040 Letter from John Sweney listing debts of the Caledonia Iron Works, and how he is planning to pay them off. He would not like it if Mr. Hammitt took charge of the works. 20 November 1863.

Folder 1041 Cover letter from Simon Stevens for certificates of stocks in the [Duck] Coal Company and stating that Stevens can send him a check for however much he sees fit. 23 November 1863.

Folder 1042 Letter to Espey A. Anderson asking for a half barrel of Bedford water to be sent to Washington. 24 November 1863.

Folder 1043 Letter from W. H. McDowell asking for Stevens’ assistance in getting his son released. A civilian, the son was captured by rebels retreating after the battle of Gettysburg. Chambersburg, Pa., 24 November 1863.

Folder 1044 Letter from Lindley R. McClure, of the Regiment P.R.V.C, enlisting help for his brother, Hugh H. McClure, who is being sentenced to the Dry Tortugas. Camp at Mountain Run, Virginia. 25 November 1863.

Folder 1045 Letter from Samuel R. Curtis asking for TS’s vote for Hawkins Taylor for the position of door keeper. 26 November 1863.

Folder 1046 Letter from Simon Stevens, asking that a copy of the Report of the Committee on the Conduct of the War be sent to the Chief Engineer of the Union Pacific, Col. J. W. Adams. New York, 28 November 1863.

Folder 1047 Letter from James B. Freeland, asking for Stevens’ assistance in procuring a better position. 30 November 1863.

 

Box 8  1 December 1863 to 31 January 1864

Folder 1048 Letter from the mother of deceased soldier Henry P. Rowell concerning his neglectful treatment and her year-long attempts to receive his back pay. The end of the letter is missing. Charlestown, Mass., 1 December 1863.

Folder 1049 Letter from Simon Stevens with details of his upcoming trip to Washington. New York, 1 December 1863.

Folder 1050 Letters forwarded to Edwin M. Stanton from the Clerk of the House of Representatives recommending Alexander Koser for a paymaster position. TS concurs with the recommendation in a postscript. Washington, 12 January 1864.

Folder 1051 Letter from H. R. Knotwell turning down a proposal to rent land. 3 December 1863.

Folder 1052 Letter from W. B. Thomas asking for assistance in having George Scott made Doorkeeper of the House. Custom House, Philadelphia, 3 December 1863.

Folder 1053 Letter from J. B. Tshudy concerning proposed changes to distilling taxes. Lititz, Pennsylvania,  5 December 1863.

Folder 1054 Letter from J. C. Gutshell, a doctor, requesting a position as a clerk, or, if necessary, as an assistant surgeon in the Army or Navy. 4 December 1863.

Folder 1055 Letter from Nathan Ellmaker asking to be relieved of active duty by being appointed to the post of Camp Sutler. Camp near Brandy Station, Va., 5 December 1863.

Folder 1056 Letter from Arthur S. Chapoul requesting copies of TS’s publications and speeches for use in preparing a book to be called “History of the War.” Philadelphia, 7 December 1863.

Folder 1057 Letters to Edwin M. Stanton recommending William A. McCartney as Sutler of the Dismounted Calvary camp. TS concurs in a postscript. Department of the Interior, 7 December 1863.

Folder 1058 Letter from David Hershey with his objections to the Conscription Act. [Fostoria,] Blair County, Pennsylvania, 8 December 1863.

Folder 1059 Letter from B. B. Martin introducing Lt. J. C. Martin, now in Washington, who desires assistance. Lancaster, 8 December 1863.

Box 8 is still being cataloged.

 

Box 9  1 February 1864 – March 1864

Folder 1229 Letter from Samuel S. Blair requesting Stevens to pass a bill regarding stamp dating.  Blair cites a court case where a deposition was rejected due to a perceived stamp error. Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, 1 February 1864.

Folder 1230 Letter from Isaac McConike, on behalf of Reverend Dr. Chapman, soliciting Stevens, an alumni of Dartmouth College, to provide a biographical sketch. Troy, New York, 1 February 1864.

Folder 1231 Letter from Thomas Stackpole to the Committee on Ways and Means regarding a wage increase for the use of his horses and carriage for the President and his family. Washington DC, 1 February 1864.

Folder 1232 Letter from James Van Alen recommending an increase in duties, citing customs receipts from January. New York, 1 February 1864.

Folder 1233 Letter from Henry Carter regarding the vote in Senate for Dr.  W. S. Thomson as Surgeon. New Texas, Lancaster County. 2 February 1864

Folder 1234  Letter from Samuel Tolan of the East Company 12th Pennsylvania Volunteer Regiment 5th Corps asking when his regiment will be discharged as they have been kept in service since April 1861. Bull Run, Va., 2 February 1864.

Folder 1235  Letter from Secretary of Treasury [Salmon Chase] asking for the position of Assistant Register of the Treasury to be made into a permanent position. Washington DC, 3 February 1864.

Folder 1236  Letter from John D. Defrees requesting map-making payments be reallocated in the bill being sent to the Superintendent of Public Printing instead of the Secretary of Interior. Washington DC, 3 February 1864.

Folder 1237 Letter from Ellwood Griest reporting the poor state of prisoners in Richmond. Christiana, Pa., 3 Feb 1864.

Folder 1238  Letter from A.J. Perkins, Assistant Assessor of Philadelphia, concerning the city’s businesses of plumbing and steam fittings that have been avoiding taxation. Philadelphia, Pa., 3 February 1864.

Folder 1239  Letter to [Mary Howard Schoolcraft] advising her to take her claim to the Indian Committee. 3 February 1864.

Folder 1240  Letter from “Union” concerning tax difference for butchers who slaughter in the winter than in the summer. Ohio, 4 February 1864.

Folder 1241 Letter from G. B. Manley encouraging Stevens to keep putting pressure on the war effort. Cogan Station, Lycoming County, Pa., 4 February 1864.

Folder 1242 Letter from John Sweney of Caledonia Iron Works discussing the cost of carriage upkeep and horse care. 4 February 1864.

Folder 1243 Letter from Oliver J. Dickey asking for work for a navy yard employee named Sullivan who wants to move from Washington to Philadelphia. Lancaster, 5 February 1864.

Folder 1244 Letter from Newton Evans asking for changes to be made to the Enrollment bill, chiefly concerned that men were falsely claiming disability in order to be exempt from the draft. Hatboro, Pa., 5 February 1864.

Folder 1245 Letter from Simon Stevens asking for several certificates to be transferred into his name. New York, 5 February 1864.

Folder 1246 Letter from Jacob Franciscus describing the frustration of hundreds of men stuck at Giesboro Point who haven’t been given their fair wages. Washington DC, 6 February 1864.

Folder 1247 Letter from J. J. Gordon about the liquor tax. Trappe, Montgomery County, Pa., 6 February 1864.

Folder 1248 Letter from Salmon Chase asking for confirmation on several expenses attached to the appropriation bill. Washington DC, 8 February 1864.

Folder 1249 Letters from A. Hyatt addressing issues of new taxes on brick makers in their city. Additional letter signed by C. Winfield, W. [Rordford], John B. Steele, H. A. Nelson. New York, 8 February 1864.

Folder 1250 Letter from Frederick Muhlenberg asking for a promotion for his two sons in the army. Lancaster, Pa., 8 February 1864.

Folder 1251 Letters from Salmon Chase and Rowland Johnson concerning adding an import duty to shipments from China. New York, 4 February 1864; Washington DC, 9 February 1864.

Folder 1252 Letters from Salmon Chase and Rudolph Schleiden, Minister Resident of the Hanseatic Republic, concerning duties placed on light houses. Washington DC, 9 February 1864.

Folder 1253 Letter to Abraham Lincoln introducing Rev. Gregg. Washington DC, 9 February 1864.

Folder 1254 Letter from Daniel Tompkins discussing the tax on brick makers. 11 February 1864.

Folder 1255 Letter from Kate Sprague reminding Stevens he is always welcomed to visit. Washington DC, February 1864.

Folder 1256 Letter from Salmon Chase requesting that a $33,000 charge be added to the deficiency bill for the territory of Idaho. Washington DC, 12 February 1864.

Folder 1257 Letter from W. W. Ketcham requesting that Capt. Samuel Bonard be transferred to the invalid corps. Wilkes-Barre, Pa., 12 February 1864.

Folder 1258 Letter from H. A. Zug commenting on the effects of the new duty on soda ash as well as recommending duties be added to imported old iron from Cuba. Philadelphia, 14 February 1864.

Folder 1259 Letter from Eugene A. Frueauff  making an introduction for Prof. W. Roepper. Bethlehem, Pa., 15 February 1864.

Folder 1260 Letter from John McIlheny regarding a property transaction valued at about $900. Chambersburg, Pa., 15 February 1864.

Folder 1261 Letter from John Nicolay asking for reimbursement for hiring a carriage to run errands for the President. He notes the burning of the stables at the Executive Mansion. Washington DC, 15 February 1864.

Folder 1262 Letter from Edgar Conkling concerning a forthcoming bill that will affect railroads, the Northern Pacific Railroad in particular. Cincinnati, Ohio, 16 February 1864.

Folder 1263 Letter from D.G. Eshleman discussing the Confiscation bill and the harsher punishments that should be placed upon captured rebel leaders. Lancaster, Pa., 16 February 1864.

Folder 1264 Letter from F.I. Figueira clarifying his stance on Custom House appropriation. Philadelphia, 16 February 1864.

Folder 1265 Note in which Joseph Holt expressed concern over a lost invitation to Stevens for dinner. 16 February 1864.

Folder 1266 Letter from Joseph C.G. Kennedy of the Census Office asking for a salary increase should the other government departments get one. Washington D.C., 16 February 1864.

Folder 1267 Letter from Uriah Uhler, a Pennsylvania man who was forced to serve a year in the Confederate army, asking for help diminishing his prison sentence. Fort Delaware, 16 February 1864.

Folder 1268 Letter from Emma M. Bolenius stating that Mr. Bolenius could travel to Washington to assist Stevens only if his name was cleared of all charges and slander. Lancaster, Pa., 17 February 1864.

Folder 1269 Letter from Edward McPherson addressing several provisions that the Senate added to the Deficiency bill. Washington D.C., 17 February 1864.

Folder 1270 Letter from Alexander Reader recommending his friend Robert E. Wright for the position of Superior Court reporter. Easton, Pa., 17 February 1864.

Folder 1271 Letter from Russel M. Thayer requesting funds for the upkeep of Franklin Square. Washington D.C., 17 February 1864.

Folder 1272 Letter from Nathaniel Ellmaker informing Stevens that the other commissaries are reluctant to adopt new methods and choose volunteer veterans for open positions. Johnson’s Island, Ohio, 18 February 1864.

Folder 1273 Letter from Salmon Chase recommending several actions to help prevent fluctuations in the gold market. Washington, D.C., 19 February 1864.

Folder 1274 Letter from M. Cheney discussing his plans to write a political history of the country. Schuyler Country, New York, 19 February 1864.

Folder 1275 Letter from Hugh McCulloch sending several possible amendments to the National Currency Act. Washington, D.C. 19 February 1864.

Folder 1276 Letter from Simon Stevens discussing stock certificate exchanges as well as a petition for an injunction in the US Circuit Court of Kansas. New York, 19 February 1864.

Folder 1277 Letter from John Sweney discussing new water wheels that were installed near his forge. Caledonia, Pa., 19 February 1864.

Folder 1278 Letter from William Zinser suggesting that the treasury use the access of gold they were planning on selling to start paying in advance the Texas Indemnity Loan. 19 February 1864.

Folder 1279 Letter from Isaac N. Arnold asking for Stevens’ picture and autograph for his daughter’s album. Washington, D.C. 20 February 1864.

Folder 1280 Letter from Charles Norton requesting that Stevens aid in the petition to supply financial aid to the family of recently deceased Congressman John E. Bouligny. New York, 21 February 1864.

Folder 1281 Letter from Thaddeus Pfeiffer requesting a promotion from his current position in the military or, if that isn’t possible, an honorable discharge. 21 February 1864.

Folder 1282 Letter from Ellwood Griest stating that he didn’t think he was qualified for position of clerk due to his lack of talents and health concerns. He also mentions the many concerns being sent to him over his report on the state of prisoners. Christiana, Pa., 22 February 1864.

Folder 1283 Letter from Lewis Pughe reporting that a local brewery was making false returns on the sale of their products. [Carbondale] Pa., 22 February 1864.

Folder 1284 Letter from George W. South stating that the merchants of his city are turning against the National Bank and refusing to use its notes. [Philadelphia], 22 February 1864.

Folder 1285 Letters from Tomlinson Sperry and Horatio Sperry concerning an in-law whom Stevens holds a note of debt against. Marbledale, Conn., 22 February 1864.

Folder 1286 Letter from Salmon Chase enclosing a bill for an amendment that provides for Ways and Means. Washington D.C. 23 February 1864.

Folder 1287 Letter from F. I. Figueira concerning complaints made about his stores from a Mr. Rogers. 23 February 1864.

Folder 1288 Letter to Lincoln introducing him to a Judge Henniker who is looking for a short-term position in government. Washington D.C. 23 February 1864.

Folder 1289 Letter from Joseph D. Pyott asking for a position in government so as to support is ailing mother and give him a better chance at avoiding the draft. 23 February 1864.

Folder 1290 Letter from Gilbert Davis discussing duties placed on whiskey. New York, 24 February 1864.

Folder 1291 Letter from Emanuel Gerhart requesting a letter of recommendation for his son who is applying for a major/lieutenant position. Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pa., 24 February 1864.

Folder 1292 Letter from D. Hartman asking for advice on the Articles of Association from the Lancaster County Mining Company. Lancaster, Pa., 24 February 1864.

Folder 1293 Letter from Franklin P. LeFevre asking for a recommendation for his application for Captain/Assistant Adjunct General. Culpeper, Va., 24 February 1864.

Folder 1294 Letter from R. S. Reed discussing applicants for the position of District Attorney. Philadelphia, 24 February 1864.

Folder 1295 Letter from Salmon P. Chase discussing the disadvantages of opening Mint branches in Nevada and Oregon. Washington D.C., 24 February 1864.

Folder 1296 Letter from Edmund Dwight arguing against the bill that would give the Treasury the power to sell the government’s excess gold. New York 26 February 1864.

Folder 1297 Letter from John Sweney reporting their progress in renovating the forge. Caledonia, Pa., 26 February 1864.

Folder 1298 Letter from Salmon P. Chase changing the initial estimate for the appropriation for clerical force in the office of Assistant Treasurer at St. Louis. Washington D.C., 27 February 1864.

Folder 1299 Letter from John H. Walker consulting Stevens on a balance due for a court case as well as expressing his opinions on the war effort. 27 February 1864.

Folder 1300 Letter from W. L. Bear relaying his disappointment that Stevens’ nephew was appointed Provost Marshal of their district. Bristoe Station, Va., 28 February 1864.

Folder 1301 Letter from Sarah Christy asking for Stevens’ signature for a petition to free her son from prison for a crime she believes he didn’t commit. Northumberland, Pa., 27 February 1864.

Folder 1302 Letter from L. A. Davis asking for monetary assistance as she is a widow and her only son died in the war. Ohio, 28 February 1864.

Folder 1303 Letter from H. H. Lantz asking for information on a bill regarding the transfer of soldiers. Fort Wood, New York, 28 February 1864.

Folder 1304 Letter from William S. Amweg recommending a Captain Leonard for higher position. Lancaster, Pa., 29 February 1864.

Folder 1305 Letter from Ferree Brinton asking for Stevens to put a good word in with the Senate for his son-in-law Captain Wiltbank for a promotion. Bellemonte [Pa.], 29 February 1864.

Folder 1306 Letter from James W. Hopkins introducing an acquaintance of his, David [Hensler], whom he hopes can get a job in government. Lancaster County, Pa., 29 February 1864.

Folder 1307 Letter from George Leonard asking for a position in government as his ailments prevent him from further serving on the frontline. Lancaster, Pa., 29 February 1864.

Folder 1308 Letter from P. Lorillard Jr. informing Stevens that distributers of snuff are getting away with selling their product without paying taxes. New York, 29 February 1864.

Folder 1309 Letter from Robert C. Schenck asking for protection for land sellers by placing restrictions on auctions. Champaign, Ill., 29 February 1864.

Folder 1310 Letter from Van Beil & Co. asking for information regarding the possible tax on whiskey. Philadelphia, February 1864.

Folder 1311 Letter from Philip Lowry Jr. of the US Butcher Association arguing against a possible tax on slaughtering animals. February 1864.

Folder 1312 Letter from A.W. Bolenius asking that none of the statements made against him be taken into account until a thorough investigations has occurred. February 1864.

Folder 1313 Letter from Tripple & Rhodes asking for support for limiting the restrictions against the manufacturing of torpedoes. Lancaster, Pa., February 1864.

Folder 1314 Letter from Mrs. J.E. Bouligny asking for assistance in securing financial stability for her children after the passing of her husband. Washington D.C. 1 March 1864.

Folder 1315 Letter from Oliver J. Dickey requesting that Stevens give a word of recommendation for David Houston. Lancaster, Pa., 1 March 1864.

Folder 1316 Letter from J. McSpeden suggesting that taxes be placed on the sales of stocks and moneyed securities. New York, 1 March 1864.

Folder 1317 Letter from James H. Reigart asking for a copy of one of Stevens’ speeches to take back west with him. Lancaster, Pa., 1 March 1864.

Folder 1318 Letter from Daniel M. Smyser introducing his friend a Joseph Allabaugh Esq. Norristown, Pa., 1 March 1864.

Folder 1319 Letter from Thomas J. Durant regarding his stance on the free state movement. New Orleans, 2 March 1864.

Folder 1320 Letter from Joseph D. Pownall asking when his neighbors, soldiers currently stationed at Harpers Ferry, will finally be paid. Christiana, Pa., 2 March 1864.

Folder 1321 Letter from William F. Johnston asking for the tax on coal oil manufacturers be reduced from 8% to 3%. Pittsburg, 3 March 1864.

Folder 1321 Letter from W. B. Welles arguing against the Mint coining new one and two cent pieces made of bronze. New York, 3 March 1864.

Folder 1322 Letter from William Wilkeson arguing against possible amendments that would adversely affect American railroad manufacturers. Buffalo, New York, 3 March 1864.

Folder 1323 Letter from Grace Lytle Bennett asking for compensation for the property she lost while fleeing the South. Washington D.C., 3 March 1864.

Folder 1324 Letter from Walter G. Evans asking for assistance in getting his recently enlisted friend, George F. Miller, a furlough so that he can settle his affairs before leaving with the regiment. Lancaster, Pa., 4 March 1864.

Folder 1325 Letter from Salmon P. Chase forwarding a correspondence from the director of the Philadelphia Mint regarding the switch from nickel to bronze in coinage. Washington D.C., 5 March 1864.

Folder 1326 Letter from William Seward disclosing information on the smuggling situation across the US/Canada border. Washington D.C., 5 March 1864.

Folder 1327 Letter from John Sweney discussing a possible land transaction. Caledonia, PA, 5 March 1864.

Folder 1328 Letter from R. W. Taylor on behalf of a petition regarding an issue addressed to the committee of Ways and Means. [Letter does not specify what this issue is.] Washington, D.C., 5 March 1864.

Folder 1329 Letter from John R. Bricker detailing his new business venture as well as mentioning an issue of favoritism between one trader and the officers stationed at Yorktown. Yorktown, Va., 6 March 1864.

Folder 1330 Letter from Molly Dengler searching for information on her son. Millcreek, Pa., 6 March 1864.

Folder 1331 Letter from T. S. Slentz asking for assistance in obtaining a promotion. Washington D.C., 6 March 1864.

Folder 1332 Letter from Simon Stevens introducing a friend of his. New York, 6 March 1864.

Folder 1333 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens Jr. informing his uncle that he appointed a Mr. Boyd as deputy Provost Marshal as per his request. Lancaster, Pa., 6 March 1864.

Folder 1334 Note to Salmon P. Chase inquiring after men Stevens refers to as “Fatman” and “Sea Lion”. Washington D.C. 7 March 1864.

Folder 1335 Letter from William P. Esterbrook asking for monetary assistance since he has yet to be paid for his work in repairing the Customs House. New York, 7 March 1864.

Folder 1336 Letter from M. B. Lowry discussing the effects of an upcoming amendment to the Internal Revenue Law. Harrisburg, Pa., 7 March 1864.

Folder 1337 A petition for the promotion of a William F. Wood. TS concurs in a postscript. Wayne County, Pa., 8 March 1864.

Folder 1338 Letter from W. H. Sanderson inquiring about a law that was meant to give enlisted marines a bounty of $100 but has yet to be fulfilled. Brooklyn, New York, 8 March 1864.

Folder 1339 Letter from Frederick Schuchardt discussing the Treasury’s new ability to sell off surplus gold. New York, 8 March 1864.

Folder 1340 Letter from David Wills discussing a possibly selling some of Stevens’ property in the area. Gettysburg, Pa., 8 March 1864.

Folder 1341 Letter from Israel Bushong discussing a law that would affect officers’ pay. Lancaster, Pa., 9 March 1864.

*Folder 1342 Letter from W. Hammett mentioning a plot of land open near Hagerstown that a Mr. Hughs had sold. Waynesboro, Pa., 9 March 1864.

Folder 1343 Letter to William A. Hammond introducing the surgeon general to a Mr. Y. [Black].  Washington, D.C., 9 March 1864.

Folder 1344 Letter from Alexander K. McClure relaying his fears on Lincoln’s position with Pennsylvania’s voters for the upcoming election. He worries  that the Democrats may win if they can get Grant. Chambersburg, Pa., 9 March 1864.

Folder 1345 Letter from H.J. Baker & Brother arguing against raising the duty on castor seed. New York, 11 March 1864.

Folder 1346 Letter from Benjamin C. Champneys suggesting that Pennsylvania adopt a Massachusetts Banking Act for their own system. Harrisburg, Pa., 11 March 1864.

Folder 1347 Letter from Samuel Downer requesting a meeting. Washington, D.C., 11 March 1864.

Folder 1348 Letter from Joseph G. Totten discussing some changes in the estimates for the bill for appropriations for fortifications. Washington, D.C., 11 March 1864.

Folder 1349 Letter from Salmon P. Chase answering Stevens’ inquiries about the “sea lion”, he states that the “sea lion” was linked to a naval mishap in Key West. Washington, D.C., 14 March 1864.

Folder 1350 Letter From William H. Seward addressing some changes made to the Senate Bill #65. Washington, D.C., 14 March 1864.

Folder 1351 Letter from Jeremy B. B. Young pointing out changes he believe should be made to the national tax on those who “purchase or sell Real Estate for others”. New York, 14 March 1864.

Folder 1352 Letter from David D. Field concerning an amendment made to the Stamp Law. Washington, D.C., 15 March 1864.

Folder 1353 Letter from William Penn Gaskell sending a petition for his company to enlist as volunteer engineers and given the same recognition as engineers from New York. Harpers Ferry, W. Va., 16 March 1864.

Folder 1354 Letter from P. Gossler inquiring about a possible railroad from Columbia to Washington, D.C. Columbia, Md., 16 March 1864.

Folder 1355 Letter from S. D. Hamler requesting that he acquire a position as major so as to continue to serve even with a leg injury. 16 March 1864.

Folder 1356 Letter from Thaddeus S. Pfeiffer thanking Stevens for his assistance in securing Pfeiffer his new appointment as well as asking if he could be placed under the command of General Sigel. 16 March 1864.

Folder 1357 Letter from N. Robinson concerning the increase in salaries of legislators. Allegheny City, Pa., 16 March 1864.

Folder 1358 Letter from Oliver J. Dickey pleading for his friend a Mrs. William Reynolds to be allowed to visit Hilton Head. Lancaster, Pa., 17 March 1864.

*Folder 1359 Letter from Samuel Shoch regarding worries over the state of local banks due to a lack of currency circulation. 17 March 1864.

Folder 1360 Letter from Salmon P. Chase including a correspondence from the director of the Philadelphia Mint, James Pollock, both letters address concerns for immediate legislation to change the coinage material from nickel to bronze due to a dwindling supply of nickel. Washington D.C., 18 March 1864.

Folder 1361 Letter from I. S. Cannon asking that Stevens look into the case of a Captain C. [Sanetson / Saneston] who was discharged on the accusation of disloyalty. Washington D.C., 18 March 1864.

Folder 1362 Letter from Henry Bennet inquiring after a possible bill that would provide funding for a railroad form Lake Superior to Puget Sound. 19 March 1864.

Folder 1363 Letter from B. F. Corson asking that a discrimination be made in the whiskey tax to not include alcohol as it has more uses than whiskey. Rochester, New York, 19 March 1864.

Folder 1364 Letter from J. W. Douglass requesting that a provision be added to the new Revenue Bill that would grant officers of the internal revenue franking privileges. The 19^th District of Pennsylvania, 19 March 1864.

Folder 1365 Letter from William H. Seward regarding an amendment waiting for a House vote that would help prevent smuggling through the Canadian border. Included is a dispatch from a Louis M. [Villin] providing proof of said smuggling. Washington D.C., 19 March 1864.

Folder 1366 Letter from Robert A. Chesebrough asking that benzole be taxed the same as oil so to discourage dishonest business practices. New York, 20 March 1864.

Folder 1367 Letter from David Gordon requesting aid as he and his family had lost the majority of their property during the war. Baltimore, Md., 20 March 1864.

Folder 1368 Letter from Samuel L. Kauffelt arguing that harsher actions should be taken toward captured rebel leaders. Wrightsville, Pa., 22 March 1864.

Folder 1369 Letter from Maunsell B. Field including a copy of the bill to switch coinage material from nickel to bronze. Washington, D.C., 23 March 1864.

Folder 1370 Letter from Theodore Adams regarding changes in the Internal Revenue Act that would affect telegraph dispatches. New York, 24 March 1864.

Folder 1371 Letter from Salmon P. Chase noting that a bill is being created to set up Mint branches in Portland, Oregon and Carson City, Nevada. Washington D.C., 24 March 1864.

Folder 1372 Letter from Maunsell B. Field addressing possible alterations for the Tariff Act. Washington, D.C., 24 March 1864.

Folder 1373 Letter to Edwin M. Stanton introducing him to a Professor [Wickersham]. 24 March 1864.

Folder 1374 Letter from John Bigelow asking for funds to acquire a larger office. Paris, France, 25 March 1864.

Folder 1375 Letter from Edward Reilly expressing his trouble in getting a loan for a business transaction. Lancaster, Pa., 25 March 1864.

Folder 1376 Letter from Josephine C. Roedel reminding Stevens of his promise to help her return home; she even writes that she is willing to leave on a provisions or prisoner boat so long as she can return to her family. Baltimore, Md., 25 March 1864.

Folder 1377 Letter from Mary Durham requesting financial aid as her husband was killed in the battle at Fredericksburg and she has yet to receive compensation from the government. New Brunswick, N.J., 28 March 1864.

Folder 1378 Letter from A. N. Hay discussing the Rariton–Delaware Bay railroad project as well as the Republican Party’s prospects in New Jersey in the upcoming election. Winslow, N.J., 28 March 1864.

Folder 1379 Letter from Peter L. Magennis asking for assistance against charges of desertion placed against him which he claims was due to mishandling of paperwork. Lancaster, Pa., 28 March 1864.

Folder 1380 Letter from William Smith asking Stevens to support a Mr. [Kitchen] in his upcoming campaign. Berkeley County, Va./W.Va., 28 March 1864.

Folder 1381 Letter from Edward Reilly informing Stevens on some sort of property transaction. Lancaster, Pa., 29 March 1864.

Folder 1382 Letter from H. T. Blake suggesting that the government tax the naturalization of foreigners. Bridgeport, Conn., 30 March 1864.

Folder 1383 Letter from A. L. Hayes reporting on the examination of the vacancy in the naval academy. Lancaster, Pa., 30 March 1864.

Folder 1384 Letter to unknown recipient introducing an Andrew  Armstrong who wishes to join the army. Washington, D.C., 30 March 1864.

Folder 1385 Letter from the Chelsea Oil Co., Lee Crocker & Co., and the Linseed Oil Manufacturers arguing against raising the tariff on imported linseed. 31 March 1864.

Folder 1386 Letter from N. M. Dunn regarding the position of assistant adjutant general. Saint Louis, 31 March 1864.

Folder 1387 Letter from Francis W. Kellogg asking for travel expenses of assessors to be covered by the government. 31 March 1864.

*Folder 1388 Letter from Salmon P. Chase concerning funds needed to appoint additional clerks to the office of Commissioner of Customs; included is a letter from said commissioner. Washington, D.C., 31 March 1864.

Folder 1389 Letter from Linseed Oil Manufacturers arguing that linseed oil should not bear the same tax as linseed. New York, 31 March 1864.

Folder 1390 Letter from “155 Baltimore” commenting on the effects of the upcoming duty on whiskey. March 1864.

Folder 1391 Letter from Demas S. Barnes asking that the tax on spirits not be applied to non-drinkable alcohol. March 1864.

Folder 1392 Letter from J. B. Warfel asking Stevens to read over several letters sent to Warfel as he himself is too ill to make much sense of them. March 1864.

 

Box 10  2 April 1864 ­­– 30 September 1864

Folder 1393 Letter from [Herm. Gelpikz] of The Chicago Salt and Lumber Manufacturing Company, to William B. Allison supporting a bill before the Ways and Means Committee that would raise the levy on imports of foreign salt. East Saginaw, Michigan, 1 April 1864.

Folder 1394 Letter from John R. Bricker who wanted to open a store in Williamsburg but was blocked by General Weister. Yorktown, 2 April 1864.

Folder 1395 Letter from Mr. Usher, of the Department of the Interior, who requested an item be added to the appropriations bill. 2 April 1864.

Folder 1396 Letter from H. M. Watts seeking a letter of introduction to Mr. Adams of London. Philadelphia, Pa., 2 April 1864.

Folder 1397 Letter from John Sweeney, of the Caledonia Iron Works, who wrote that he received a check for $500 and reported on the state of the iron works. 3 April 1864.

Folder 1398 Letter from S. D. Grafflin to R. C. Schenck asking for his support for him regarding a tax on cigars and papers of tobacco that was before Congress. J. A. Jordan vouched for Grafflin to R. C. Schenck. Dayton, Ohio, 1 April, 1864.

Folder 1399 Letter from Simon Stevens introducing C. P. Dixon from L. P. M. Rail Road. New York ,4 April, 1864.

Folder 1400 Letter from George D. Hill requesting additional appropriations to survey Pembina country, Dakota Territory. Washington, D.C., 5 April 1864.

Folder 1401 Letter from Josephine Roedel requesting a pass to go south to see her husband. Baltimore, Maryland, 5 April 1864.

Folder 1402 Letter from Charles G. Nazro regarding a banking bill before the Ways and Means Committee. Boston, 6 April 1864.

Folder 1403 Letter from C. A. Trombridge about a recent local election. Leavenworth, Kansas, 6 April 1864.

Folder 1404 Letter to Surgeon General Barnes introducing Reverend Mr. Noble of Chester County. Washington, D.C., 7 April 1864.

Folder 1405 Letter from Alfred Jervis regarding the need to extend natural and civil liberties to Negroes for fear of them siding with Maximilian I,  should he violate the Monroe Doctrine. New Orleans, Louisiana, 8 April 1964.

Folder 1406 Letter from M. H. Tucker, of the Merchants Gargling Oil Company, asking for a company exemption from a proposed tax increase on spirits. Lockport, New York. 9 April 1864.

Folder 1407 Letter from W. B. Phillips regarding the petition for the value of cargo that was damaged by the government. Philadelphia, Pa.. 9 April 1864.

Folder 1408 Letter from Salmon P. Chase advocating for the creation of a single, nationally issued currency. 11 April 1864.

Folder 1409 Letter from B. B. French, Commissioner of Public Buildings,  asking for an appropriation to improve the President’s House. 11 April 1864.

Folder 1410 Letter from George Snedecor regarding an increased tax on silver and gold leaf. New York 11 April 1864.

Folder 1411 Letter from Salmon P. Chase proposing a bill to hinder the rising price of gold and to prevent the further diminishment of the price of United States currency. Washington, D. C. 12 April 1864.

Folder 1412 Letter from Joseph Wharton, of Camden Nickel Works, regarding a tariff on nickel and cobalt oxide. Philadelphia, Pa. 12 April 1864.

Folder 1413 Letter from Jeremiah S. Black to advocate for a law that “private property not be taken without just compensation.”  Washington, D.C. 16 April 1864.

Folder 1414 Letter from David Wills regarding owed money in the amount of $900.00. Gettysburg, Pa.. 16 April 1864.

Folder 1415 Letter from A. M. Cosby asking that the District of Columbia’s Fire Department be given a steam fire engine and legal control over it. Washington, D. C. 18 April 1864.

Folder 1416 Letter to an unknown recipient regarding an investment of $600.00. Washington, D. C. 18 April 1864.

Folder 1417 Letter from Eliza Irwin asking for a friend’s son to be discharged from the Army. [Covington], 18 April 1864.

Folder 1418 Letter from Henry Hoyt regarding the income tax. Norwalk Conn., 19 April 1864.

Folder 1419 Letter to Edwin Stanton nominating John Herr and J. D. Bricker for positions in the postal service.

Folder 1420 Letter from J. Dixon, of The Bottlers Protection Agency, regarding a tax on alcoholic beverages. New York, 20 April 1864.

Folder 1421 Letter from Nathan Ellmaker regarding the state of the Civil War. 20 April 1864. Sandusky, Ohio,  20 April 1864.

Folder 1422 Letter from the Office of the Commissioner of Public Buildings in Washington, D. C., asking that the laborer in charge of the water closets be compensated in accordance with the rest of the department’s laborers. Washington, D.C., 20 April 1864.

Folder 1423 Letter from John Sweeney regarding the running of Caledonia Iron Works. 20 April 1864.

Folder 1424 Letter from George W. Patterson, Jr., of George Washington Bank, regarding a stamp tax. Corning, New York, 20 April, 1864.

Folder 1425 Letter from D. W. Haines regarding the Commissioner of Customs request for more clerks. Washington, D. C. 21 April 1864.

Folder 1426 Letter to Edwin Stanton recommending Captain S. W. [Sharp] for the Invalid Corps. 21 April 1864.

Folder 1427 Letter from Ellwood Griest regarding his appointment as Clerk. Sandusky, Ohio. 22 April, 1864.

Folder 1428 Letter from C. S. Delavan regarding the Lottery tax and Lottery offices. New York, 23 April 1864.

Folder 1429 Letter from W. Hammett seeking a Naval Ordinances Manual for his nephew. Elwood Iron Works, 23 April 1864.

Folder 1430 Letter from John McCollum asking that district tax assessors be compensated similarly to internal revenue collectors. Baltimore, Maryland. 23 April 1864.

Folder 1431 Letter from W. B. Phillips regarding the “Sea Lion” petition. New York, 23 April 1864.

Folder 1432 Letter from David Willis regarding John Livingston, and Turnpike stocks. Gettysburg, 23 April 1864.

Folder 1433 Letter from David H. Anderson regarding an imposed import tariff. New York, 25 April 1864.

Folder 1434 Letter from H. Hagans regarding the construction of a railroad line. West Virginia, 25 April 1864.

Folder 1435 Letter from M. D. G. Pfeiffer informing Stevens of the military status of “Thadd.” New Oxford, Pa., 25 April 1864.

Folder 1436 Letter from George W. Riggs, of the Washington Gas Light Company, on a proposed gas tax. Washington, 25 April 1864.

Folder 1437 Letter to Edwin M. Stanton asking for Captain [Sharp] to be allowed to join the Invalid Corps. Washington, 25 April 1864.

Folder 1438 Letter from Silas M. Stillwell regarding the high price of gold. New York, 25 April 1864.

Folder 1439 Letter from John Sweeney asking for a job for a Mr. Hutcheson of Chambersburg. Caledonia Iron Works, 25 April 1864.

Folder 1440 Letter from John H. Diehl about a bill that would restructure the pay structure of Internal Revenue collectors. Philadelphia, Pa., 26 April 1864.

Folder 1441 Letter from A. Emerson & Co. regarding a tariff on rags. Boston, 26 April 1864.

Folder 1442 Letter from R. J. Houston asking for employment for his brother. 26 April 1864.

Folder 1443 Letter from John L. Hayes writing on behalf of Dr. Charles T. Jackson. Who was a co-discoverer of sulphuric ether for surgeries and desires compensation equal to his co-discoverer, Dr. W. T. N. Morton. Washington, D.C. 27 April 1864.

Folder 1444 Letter from William Seward regarding the location of Consulates and State Department authority to make consular appointments. He asked for additional funds for the State Department. 27 April 1864.

Folder 1445 Letter from C. S. Delavan regarding a proposed tax on the sale of stocks. 28 April 1864.

Folder 1446 Letter from Robert Mays showing his support on some matters. Washington 28 April 1864.

Folder 1447 Letter from William Seward regarding French objections to new American tariffs on French goods and speaking of new French taxes on American goods. Washington, 28 April 1864.

Folder 1448 Letter from Mrs. T. A. Lloyd seeking employment. Philadelphia, 29 April 1864.

Folder 1449 Letter from Edward Watts asking for the job of [Superintendant] Engineer. of the Delaware breakwater. Carlisle, Pa., 29 April 1864.

Folder 1450 Letter from J. A. Creever asking that metallic tokens be substituted for paper money when it involves fractional values of the dollar. Cincinnati, 30 April 1864.

Folder 1451 Letter from John Elwell regarding the National Bank bill. Onawa, Iowa, 30 April 1864.

Folder 1452 Letter from Josiah Perham regarding a land transaction debated in Congress. Boston, 1 May 1864.

Folder 1453 Letter from David H. Powell regarding bill that would increase military pay but not for musicians. Camp of 26^th Penna. Volunteers, near Brandy Station, Va., 1 May 1864.

Folder 1454 Letter from D. A. Baldwin that recently raised duties should not include goods already in store that have already been subject to the lower duties. New York,  2 May 1864.

Folder 1455 Letter from J. F. Downey desiring a discharge for his father, Sgt. David Downey. Philadelphia, Pa. 2 May 1864.

Folder 1456 Letter from J. S. Fox regarding an increase in state banks circulating increased currency. Jersey City, 2 May 1864.

Folder 1457 Letter from Alfred Jenks regarding a new manufacturing tax. Philadelphia, 2 May 1864.

Folder 1458 Letter from Jacob Souders asking for a position for his son in the free Military School of Philadelphia. Springville, [Pa.], 2 May 1864.

Folder 1459 Letter from William B. Thomas regarding the increased duty on goods in bond. Philadelphia, Pa., 2 May 1864.

Folder 1460 Letter from Charles Denison relaying a message from Mr. C. M. [Shout]. New York, 3 May 1864.

Folder 1461 Letter from Ruhe Brothers on the effect of new taxes on cigar manufacturers. Allentown, Pa., 3 May 1864.

Folder 1462 Letter from Salmon P. Chase asking for funds and appoint additional clerks for the Treasury Department. Annotated to note that all has been agreed to. Washington, D.C. 5 May 1864.

Folder 1463 Letter from John P. Usher offering a visit of inspection over the Washington Aqueduct to the Great Falls of the Potomac . Washington, D.C., 5 May 1864.

Folder 1464 Letter from Joseph Wharton regarding import duties on certain minerals. Camden, N. J., 6 May 1864.

Folder 1465 Letter from David Wills regarding Stevens’ workmen cutting wood on another’s land. Gettysburg, 6 May 1864.

Folder 1466 Letter from Salmon P. Chase regarding the new machinery for the manufacture of bonds and notes. Washington, D.C., 7 May 1864.

Folder 1467 Letter to A. D. Ditmors relating that there is good news from the Army. Washington, D. C., 8 May 1864.

Folder 1468 Letter from M. D. G Pfeiffer requesting a transfer for “my Thad” to Sigel’s command. New Oxford, Pa., 9 May 1864.

Folder 1469 Letter from John P. Usher regarding a revision of the appropriation for the Indian Office. 9 May 1864.

Folder 1470 Letter to Simon Cameron on official letterhead describing his “late” iron works and offering it for sale to Cameron. Washington, D. C., 10 May 1864.

Folder 1471 Letter from Silas M. Stilwell regarding the application of the new tariff laws. New York, 10 May 1864.

Folder 1472 Letter from Salmon P. Chase requesting an appropriation to hire more Treasury clerks for New York. Washington, D. C., 11 May 1864.

Folder 1473 Letter from John P. Usher requesting an appropriation to pay judges working with Great Britain to suppress the slave trade.  Washington, D. C., 11 May 1864.

Folder 1474 Letter from J. Fisher Leaming proposing a tax on land. Philadelphia, 12 May 1864.

Folder 1475 Letter from Salmon P. Chase regarding the need to curb counterfeiting of U. S. currency. Washington, D. C. 13 May 1864.

Folder 1476 Letter from Salmon P. Chase proposing a law regulating import duties. Washington, D. C. , 13 May 1864.

Folder 1477 Letter from H. B. Hellman requesting five card autographs to be auctioned at a fair. Philadelphia, 16 May 1864.

Folder 1478 Letter from [M.] Hersh requesting extended home leave for his son. New Oxford [Pa.], 16 May 1864.

Folder 1479 Letter from Ruth Livingston Swift regarding a land grant, railroad and speculation.  St. Peter, Minnesota, 16 May 1864.

Folder 1480 Letter from Salmon P. Chase regarding pay for Internal Revenue Service engraving work. Washington, D. C., 17 May 1864.

Folder 1481 Letter from Salmon P. Chase forwarding  a letter from Mr. E. Cornell regarding the importation of British steam machinery. Washington, D. C., 17 May 1864.

Folder 1482 Letter from B. B. French regarding an appropriation to improve Washington, D. C.’s infrastructure. Washington, D. C., 18 May 1864.

Folder 1483 Letter to [A.] Green recommending Corporal [H. W.] Jones. Washington, D. C., 18 May 1864.

Folder 1484 Letter to Abraham Lincoln introducing Miss Mary Smith who wishes to speak to Lincoln about her brother.  Washington, D. C., 18 May 1864.

Folder 1485 Letter from Hanna Martin and Oseella Moore seeking employment in the Treasury department. Lancaster, 18 May 1864.

Folder 1486 Letter from Salmon P. Chase requesting additional appraisers for the Port of New York. Washington, D. C., 18 May 1864.

Folder 1487 Letter from Mrs. A. I. Leiber requesting a job in the Treasury department. York, 19 May 1864.

Folder 1488 Letter from H. B. McNeal asking for Stevens to pass his letter to General Butler so that he may merchandize in his department. Lancaster, 19 May 1864.

Folder 1489 Letter from E. Cornell, on behalf of the New York Steam Agricultural Company, advocating for the importation of steam engines for agricultural labor. Washington, D. C., 19 May 1864.

Folder 1490 Letter from S. L. P. Phelps expressing thanks for a favor Stevens did for him; sending a copy of General McClennen’s report. Lancaster, 19 May 1864.

Folder 1491 Letter from Salmon P. Chase forwarding a letter from Thomas S. Malcom regarding coffee import tariffs. Washington, D. C., 20 May 1864.

Folder 1492 Letter from Salmon P. Chase asking for additional appropriations for the hiring of Treasury Department clerks. Washington, D. C., 20 May 1864.

Folder 1493 Letter from Thaddeus Stevens, Jr. regarding a sum of money received from the South East Ward Committee. Provost Marshal’s Office, 9^th District, Pa., 20 May 1864.

Folder 1494 Letter from Salmon P. Chase asking for pay raises for workers at the US Mint at Philadelphia. Washington, D. C., 23 May 1864.

Folder 1495 Letter from David Bricker thanking Stevens for his son’s homecoming due to Stevens’ intervention with General Butler. Lititz, Pa.,  24 May 1864.

Folder 1496 Letter from Salmon P. Chase regarding the issuing of $7,350 dollars worth of Oregon bonds. 24 May 1864.

Folder 1497 Letter from Salmon P. Chase regarding the purchase of the Merchants’ Exchange Building in New York. 28 May 1864.

Folder 1498 Letter from John Sweeney regarding business activities. Caledonia Iron Works. 24 May 1864.

Folder 1499 Letter from John R. Agnew regarding the future of his coal company near Chattanooga, Tennessee. Philadelphia, Pa. 25 May 1864.

Folder 1500 Letter from Lewis Peterson, on behalf of the Salt Manufacturers, regarding the tariff on salt. Near Tarentum, Allegheny County, Pa. 25 May 1864.

Folder 1501 Letter from John R. Agnew regarding the disposition of ownership of his coal company. Philadelphia, Pa. 26 May 1864.

Folder 1502 Pamphlet from Joseph M. Strong to H. T. Kerr on raw silk versus silk piece imports. New York,  26 May 1864.

Folder 1503 Letter from John Kerr expressing thanks to Stevens after being appointed Assistant Quarter Master. Lancaster, 27 May 1864.

Folder 1504 Letter from Joseph Wharton, of the Camden Nickel Works, about a lack of inclusion of nickel or cobalt oxide in a recent tariff bill. Philadelphia, Pa. 28 May 1864.

Folder 1505 Letter from John P. Kellogg regarding the refunding of extra duties. New York, 28 May 1864.

Folder 1506 Letter from C. & W. Knapp in regards to a tax on alcohol. 28 May 1864.

Folder 1507 Letter from R. H. McCord requesting a pass in order to get his brother’s remains. Lewistown, Pa.,  28 May 1864.

Folder 1508 Letter to Hanna Martin & Oseella Moore informing them that no ladies are currently being hired. Washington, DC, 28 May 1864.

Folder 1509 Letter from Joseph Segar asking for compensation for the government’s use of his property. Rosland 28 May 1864.

Folder 1510 Letter from John A. Hiestand regarding President Lincoln not abolishing slavery. Lancaster, 29 May 1864.

Folder 1511 Letter from Louise Cory, a distant relative of Stevens’, asking for the funds to travel to nurse her wounded brother. Sun Prairie, [Wisc.], 29 May 1864.

Folder 1512 Letter from Zenus Barnum confirming a hotel reservation during the Union Convention. Baltimore, 30 May 1864.

Folder 1513 Letter from Benjamin Champreys, seeking employment for Miss S. A. O’Neill and for his son. Lancaster, 31 May 1874,

Folder 1514 Letter from George M. Ritz stating his immediate plans and contact information. Philadelphia, 31 May 1864.

Folder 1515 Letter from Lizzie Stevens urging “Uncle” to write, send a photo and to visit along with Mrs. Smith. Unspecified Sunday in May 1864.

Folder 1516 Letter from Salmon P. Chase forwarding a letter from John T. Hogeboom with suggestions for cork wood duties. Treasury Department, 1 June 1864.

Folder 1517 Letter from Amelia E. Harman about applying to Congress for compensation for the loss of her family’s house during the battle at Gettysburg. A newspaper account is enclosed. Gettysburg, Pa. 1 June 1864.

Folder 1518 Letter from William P. Lightner asking to receive any public documents TS sends out. Baltimore, 2 June 1864

Folder 1519 Letter from A. [Wieting], regarding a legal case. Middletown, [Pa.], 2 June 1864.

Folder 1520 Letter from Edmund Wolf regarding a report being prepared before compensation for damages can be paid. Baltimore, 5 June 1864.

Folder 1521 Letter from J. Rutherford Worster forwarding a letter regarding reparations at Gettysburg. Washington DC, 2 June 1864.

Folder 1522 Letter from Benjamin C. Champreys acknowledging receipt of the 1860 Census. Lancaster, 3 June [1864].

Folder 1523 Letter from J. J. Eshleman with questions about supplying a substitute before he is drafted. Philadelphia, 3 June 1864.

Folder 1524 Letter from David McConaughy requesting a diplomatic mission for their mutual friend David Gamble when he travels to Ireland. Gettysburg, 3 June 1864.

Folder 1525 Letter from Thomas Richards, is imprisoned, wrongly, he believes, for desertion and is in poor health. He seeks TS’s influence in securing his release or transfer. Georgetown, D.C., 3 June 1864.

 

Folder 1526 Letter from John H. Walker suggesting that Grant (if he wins at Richmond) should be nominated for president over Lincoln, who isn’t as popular as officeholders may think. Erie, Penna., 3 June 1864.

Folder 1527 Letter from Salmon P. Chase with edits to the house bill on increasing tariffs and duties. Treasury Department, 4 June 1864.

Folder 1528 Letter from Salmon P. Chase listing appropriations requested for the Treasury Department. Treasury Department, 4 June 1864.

Folder 1529 Letter from Charles Fosdick Fletcher regarding railroads to be built. Philadelphia, 4 June 1864.

Folder 1530 Letter from Salmon P. Chase transmitting two items to be added to the Miscellaneous Appropriation Bill. Treasury Department, 6 June 1864.

Folder 1531 Letter from Salmon P. Chase forwarding a proposed bill. Treasury Department, 6 June 1864.

Folder 1532 Letter from Joseph E. Sands seeking assistance keeping his position of postmaster in the face of opposition from local Copperheads. [Mordensville,] Columbia County, Penna., 6 June 1864.

Folder 1533 Letter from A. S. Bright seeking information on the disposition of Dock Coal Company’s coal. New York, 7 June 1864.

Folder 1534 Letter from John C. Fremont hoping that a bill favorable to the Leavenworth P. & W. R. will be enacted. New York, 7 June 1864.

Folder 1535 Letter from R. S. Reed pointing out a loophole in the liquor license tax revenue. Philadelphia, 7 June 1864.

Folder 1536 Letter from William H. Seward regarding an amendment to an act concerning payment of claims by Peruvian citizens. Department of State, 8 June 1864.

Folder 1537 Letter from Loyal [Case] and forwarded by Horace Hubbell warning of southern sympathizers in the US House from Arkansas. He names [Isaac] Murphy and [William] Fishback. Philadelphia, 13 June 1864.

Folder 1538 Letter from Gower, Thaddeus S. seeking a commission as a first or second lieutenant. TS endorses him in a postscript. Harrisburg, 14 June 1864.

Folder 1539 Letter from John A. Hiestand. With Bates and Blair out of the Cabinet he thinks it likely that TS will be appointed. Lancaster, 15 June 1864.

Folder 1540 Letter from Butler & Carpenter seeking payment of their indemnity claim before the current congressional session ends. Philadelphia, 16 June 1864.

Folder 1541 Letter from Little, Brown & Co. (Charles E. Little) requesting payment for volumes of statutes they printed. Washington, 16 June 1864.

Folder 1542 Letter from Little, Brown & Co. (Charles E. Little) concerning volumes of Statutes at Large for Congress they printed. Washington, 17 June 1864.

Folder 1543 Letter from the American Medical Association (Guido Furman) protesting any appropriation to Dr. [William] T. G. Morton due to his attempt to patent the use of sulfuric ether as an anesthetic. New York, 18 June 1864.

Folder 1544 Letter from Salmon P. Chase requesting appropriation for clerks in the Treasury Department. Washington 18 June 1864.

Folder 1545 Letter from Col. T. W. Higginson demanding equal pay for African-American volunteers as promised by Mr. Stanton. Pigeon Cove, Mass. 20 June 1864.

Folder 1546 Letter to Edwin M. Stanton recommending [William] Foster for employment. Washington 21 June 1864.

Folder 1547 Letter from J. W. Fairfield recommending that kerosene be taxed. Hudson [

[New York] 23 June 1864.

Folder 1548 Two letters from Salmon P. Chase. The first is a cover letter to proposed amendments to a bill regarding captured and abandoned property. The second letter introduces Mr. Orton, Collector of the sixth district of New York. Washington 25 June 1864.

Folder 1549 Letter from John P. Usher, regarding appropriations for the Washington Aqueduct. Washington 25 June 1864.

Folder 1550 Letter from Lizzie Stevens with family news, greetings to Mrs. Smith, and a request for an agricultural report. Indianapolis 26 June 1864.

Folder 1551 Letter from William B. Occleston reporting on the state of affairs in northern Alabama. Huntsville Alabama 28 June 1864.

Folder 1552 Letter from Salmon P. Chase with thoughts on raising revenue for the fiscal year 1864—65. Washington 29 June 1864.

Folder 1553 Letter from Jameson Harvey concerned with the influence of Copperheads in the area. Plymouth,Township, Luzerne Co., Penna.  [30] June 1864.

Folder 1554 Letter from Senator John Sherman to arrange a time when they can meet. Washington, 30 June 1864.

Folder 1555 Letter to Justin Morrill apparently excusing himself from the congressional session. Illegible handwriting. Washington 2 July 1864.
Folder 1556 Letter to E. M. Stanton recommending Mr. [Cahoon] for a commission. Washington, 4 July 1864.

Folder 1557 Letter to E. McPherson, regarding Lincoln’s proclamation on why he would not sign the Wade-Davis bill. Lancaster, 10 July 1864.

Folder 1558 Letter from John Law sending the text of a speech he delivered and describing the state of the war. Washington, 12 July 1864.

Folder 1559 Letter from William Reynolds thanking TS for his intervention with the Navy Department. US Ship Vermont, Port Royal [South Carolina], 16 July 1864.

Folder 1560 Letter from Ellwood Greist asking TS to assist in getting him the post of Commissary. Johnson’s Island, Ohio, 17 July 1864.

Folder 1561 Letter from William H. Duffield stating that a buyer is interested in the Caledonia Iron Works; requests a description, price and terms. Philadelphia, 21 July 1864.

Folder 1562 Letter to Edwin M. Stanton from J. L. Rhoads requesting the position of A. Q. M. of US Volunteers, with a handwritten endorsement from Stevens. Cambridge P.O., Pennsylvania, 3 August 1864.

Folder 1563 Letter to “Uncle Thaddy” from John B. Clark Jr. despairing of Lincoln’s reelection. Washington, 5 August 1864.

Folder 1564 Letter to Abraham Lincoln recommending Rev. David Swope of Gettysburg to be made chaplain of a hospital. Lancaster, 13 August 1864.

Folder 1565 Letter from J. P. McCaskey asking that James H. Marshall be promoted on his merit but also to remove him from “the hands of his Copperhead Colonel.” Lancaster, 27 August 1864.

Folder 1566 Letter from William H. Duffield concerning the Caledonia property. Sent to Washington. Philadelphia, 29 August 1864.

Folder 1567 Letter from William H. Duffield concerning the Caledonia property. Letter sent to Lancaster. Philadelphia, 29 August 1864.

Folder 1568 Letter from John Sweeney reporting on affairs at the furnace including the worker’s fear of the draft and General Coach’s presence in the area. Caledonia Iron Works, 29 August 1864.

Folder 1569 Letter to Edwin M. Stanton asking that Col. Fisher be appointed Judge Advocate for the Susquehanna district. Washington, 30 August 1864.

Folder 1570 Letter from Thomas Mendenhall requesting a position in the Treasury Department. In an added note, Senator Henry Johnson endorses him as a worthy candidate. Muncy P. O., Lycoming County, Penna., 31 August 1864.

Folder 1571 Letter from Esther L. Mendenhall requesting a position in the Register’s Office of the Treasury Department. Alexandria, Virginia, 8 September 1864.

Folder 1572 Letter from E. [L.] Carr with an invitation to attend the marriage of Kate [Bacon] to a Mr. Trowbridge. New York, 18 September 1864.

Folder 1573 Letter to John B. Gilfillan on affairs concerning Gilfillan’s father. Lancaster, 18 September 1864.

Folder 1574 Letter forwarded to E. M. Stanton endorsing Rev. Louis Eysenbach for the office of Chaplain in the U.S. Army. Bethlehem, Penna., 19 September 1864.

Folder 1575 Letter inviting General Butler to attend a political meeting in Lancaster on 5 October 1864. Lancaster, 22 September 1864.

Folder 1576 Letter from James Russell questioning land claims of a Dr. Hamilton.

[Mummas], 26 September 1864.

Folder 1577 Letter from Henry Winter Davis who is looking forward to seeing TS on 5 October 1864.

Folder 1578 Letter from David Wills with plans for taking testimony from [Beomer] and [Worren]. Gettysburg, 30 September 1864.

Folder 1579 Letter to Justin S. Morrill with thoughts on the election. Lancaster, 7 October 1864.

 

Box 11

Folder 1580 Letter from John Sweney reporting on the ore banks. Caledonia Iron Works, 8 October 1864.

Folder 1581 Letter to Edwin M. Stanton recommending a Mr. [Marshall] for the post of Commissioner of Subsistence. Lancaster, Pa. 12 October 1864.

Folder 1582 Letter from John Naille warning that the reelection of Lincoln may depend on getting the votes of Dunkers and Mennonites. Elizabethtown, Pa. 14 October 1864.

Folder 1583 Letter to Abraham Lincoln recommending Mr. Bishop, a physician and clergyman, to a hospital post. Lancaster, Pa. 15 October 1864.

Folder 1584 Letter from Thomas N. Bird asking for assistance getting money and clothing to two prisoners of war, Thompson and Porter. Washington, D.C. 20 October 1864.

Folder 1585 Letter from Thomas N. Bird thanking him and enclosing a letter from Thompson. Washington, D.C. 23 October 1863.

Folder 1586 Letter from Stephen Benton requesting a meeting to discuss stock owned by the late Mrs. Haines. Philadelphia, 4 November 1864.

Folder 1587 Letter to Edwin M. Stanton recommending Lt. W. B. Todd for a position. Lancaster, Pa. 4 November 1864.

Folder 1588 Letter from B. H. Brewster concerning a Mrs. Haine’s share of an oil property. Philadelphia, Pa. 4 November 1864.

Folder 1589 Letter to George Harrington with his thoughts on the upcoming election. Lancaster, Pa. 5 November 1864.

Folder 1590 Telegram to Abraham Lincoln estimating the local vote. Lancaster, Pa. 8 November 1864.

Folder 1591 Letter from Banking House of Scott, Kerr & Co. regarding Mrs. Haines’s finances. Leavenworth, Kansas. 10 November 1864.

Folder 1592 Letter to Edward McPherson requesting a position for Dr. Mellinger. Lancaster, Pa. 12 November 1864.

Folder 1593 Letter from Samuel J. Reeves, Phoenix Iron Co., stating that an Iron and Steel Association has been formed to promote their interests, and protesting Lincoln’s intention to appoint Robert J. Walker to the Treasury Department. Philadelphia, Pa. 18 November 1864.

Folder 1594 Letter to Abraham Lincoln declaring that Butler’s peace propositions are “twaddle.” Lancaster, Pa. 20 November 1864.

Folder 1595 Letter from Harry Schwentzel requesting a position as Commissary of Subsistence. In an annotation Thaddeus Stevens forwards it to Lincoln. Camp Russell, Virginia. 26 November 1864.

Folder 1596 Letter from J. W. Williams recommending that Assistant Surgeon A. Van [Cleef] be transferred to division headquarters. Thaddeus Stevens concurs in an annotation and forwards letter to Surgeon General who returns it to the Secretary of War. Camp Russell, Virginia. 26 November 1864.

Folder 1597 Letter from Thomas E. Noell resigning his commission as captain as he was elected to congress. Forwarded to Edwin M. Stanton. St. Louis, Missouri. 27 November 1864.

Folder 1598 Letter to Richard Allen with suggestions on the taxing of whiskey. New York, New York. 3 December 1864.

Folder 1599 Report from William P. Furniss titled “Our National Finances as they should have been & as they now are.”  New York, New York. 5 December 1864.

Folder 1600 Letter from Mrs. G. B. Hartley asking for assistance in getting her son’s bounty. Forwarded to Capt. Stevens. Lancaster, Pa. 6 December 1864.

Folder 1601 Letter from Charles W. Denison supporting the Gold Bill. Philadelphia, Pa. 7 December 1864.

Folder 1602 Letter from “An Old Banker” with his suggestions on the selling of gold. New York, New York. 8 December 1864.

Folder 1603 Letter from William Helmick listing names and marital status of clerks in his office to dispute a statement that most were single and did not need a pay raise. Pension Office. 8 December 1864.

Folder 1604 Letter from Winfield Smith, Wisconsin Attorney General, with questions on the Internal Revenue Act. Madison, Wisconsin. 8 December 1864.

Folder 1605 Letter from Eleazar Lord regarding the Gold Bill. Piermont, New York. 9 December 1864.

Folder 1606 Letter from William H. Ainey regarding the Internal Revenue Act. Allentown, Pa. 10 December 1864.

Folder 1607 Letter from John Ewing requesting a recommendation to Stanton for his son. Washington, D.C. 12 December 1864.

Folder 1608 Letter from William Irvin complaining that congress has done nothing to exchange prisoners. Mentions the 149^th Pennsylvania Volunteers. [Cunvenville]. 12 December 1865.

Folder 1609 Letter to Edwin Stanton recommending Thaddeus Stevens [Shannon] for the post of Assistant Paymaster. Washington, D.C. 12 December 1864.

Folder 1610 Letter to Mary Howard Schoolcraft explaining why he is unable to attend her husband’s funeral. Washington, D.C. 12 December 1864.

Folder 1611 Letter from William Elder enclosing the draft of a bill to increase the pay of some clerks. Treasury Department. 16 December 1864.

Folder 1612 Letter from James A. Hardie enclosing court martial papers for Capt. J. C. King. War Department, Washington, D.C. 16 December 1864.

Folder 1613 Letter from Isaac Newton pointing out an error in a document. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.

Folder 1614 Letter from H. Dougherty and Samuel Hart & Co. on the unequal tax burden on [playing] cards. Washington, D.C. 17 December 1864.

Folder 1615 Note on a letter from men of Philadelphia  to Edwin M. Stanton. Thaddeus Stevens agrees  with the recommendation of John E. Brown to be sutler at Camp Convalescent, Virginia. 17 December 1864.

Folder 1616 Letter from James Abrams on the status of clerks in the executive branch. Department of Interior, Washington, D.C. 19 December 1864.

Folder 1617 Letter from the Coast Survey Office asking for their pay to be increased to the level of other departments. 20 December 1864.

Folder 1618 Letter from William Pitt Fessenden accompanying a proposed bill to appoint assistant clerks in the Boston office. Treasury Department, Washington, D.C. 20 December 1864.

Folder 1619 Letter from Gideon Welles with estimate of funding deficiencies in several bureaus of the navy. Navy Department. 20 December 1864.

Folder 1620 Letter from Coast Survey Office detailing deficits in the salaries of those employed in the survey of the coast. Washington, D.C. 21 December 1864.

Folder 1621 Letter from Alexander H. Hood mentions the weather; taxes on whiskey and cigars; Winter Davis’s report; not to increase taxes in the coming year; Sherman completing his march; his fears for the fleet; Chandler is talking nonsense; if we had more generals like Thomas the war could end by the fourth of July; the House is bowing to gold speculators’ interests; ends by acknowledging that Thaddeus Stevens hates long letters. Lancaster, Pa. 22 December.

Folder 1622 Letter to John Sweney on iron furnace matters. Mentions a Mr. Ahl. Washington, D.C. 22 December 1864.

Folder 1623 Letter from Benjamin Brown French requesting an appropriation to repair the roof and skylights at the Capitol. Commissioner of Public Buildings, Washington, D.C. 23 December 1864.

Folder 1624 Letter from William H. Gable thanking Thaddeus Stevens for getting him a job. Washington, D.C. 27 December 1864.

Folder 1625 Letter from Benjamin Brown French requesting appropriations for shoveling snow, hauling manure to the gardens, and maintaining Franklin Square. Commissioner of Public Buildings, Washington, D.C. 31 December 1864.

Folder 1626 Letter to Justin S. Morrill explaining his absence from the House. [Washington, D.C.] 1864.

Folder 1627 Letter to an editor offering money to encourage soldiers to volunteer, also offering money to three companies whose officers swear off intoxicating drink for nine months. No place. [1864].

Folder 1628 Letter from Georgia Loyalists to the House and Representatives and the Senate petitioning for a law to confiscate rebel lands and from it to remunerate loyalist losses and to give forty acres to each freed head of household. Lumpkin County, Georgia. [1864].

Folder 1629 Letter from “H” on the need for the federal government to reduce paper issues. No location. [1864].

Folder 1630 Letter from George. M. Kline asking for assistance in getting a promotion for Lt. Axe. No location. [1864].

Folder 1631 Petition to Edward McPherson from Thaddeus Stevens and eleven others nominating Judson Holcomb for the position of Assistant Clerk of the House. House of Representatives. [1864].

Folder 1632 Letter from Mrs. P. R. Rowell asking for help with her case. Beginning od=f letter not present. Charlestown. [1864].

Folder 1633 Letter to an unnamed recipient. Mrs. Schoolcraft should ask the [Sec’y of Int.] to send the Committee on Ways and Means a communication. No place. [1864].

Folder 1634 Petition to Edwin M. Stanton from Thaddeus Stevens and eleven others endorsing Charles W. Kelso for a judge advocate position. No place. [1864].

Folder 1635 Letter from Butler & Carpenter, engravers, requesting prompt payment of the indemnity owed them. A letter from Salmon P. Chase confirms their claim. Philadelphia, Pa. 3 January 1865.

Folder 1636 Letter from H. J. Tillman regarding the nonpayment of bounties to the 186^th Pa. Volunteers. Marble Hall, Pa. 4 January 1865.

Folder 1637 Letter from William Pitt Fessenden enclosing a bill to organize the Office of Internal Revenue. Treasury Department. 5 January 1865.

Folder 1638 Letter from Samuel H. Brown with suggestions for changes to the Enrollment Act. Cedar Springs, Clinton County, Pa. 6 January 1865.

Folder 1639 Letter from Charles W. Denison encouraging the efforts to limit speculation in gold. Philadelphia, Pa. 6 January 1865.

Folder 1640 Letter from Morgan J. Thomas requesting a commission in the regular army for his son James B. Thomas. Philadelphia, Pa. 6 January 1865.

Folder 1641 Letter from L. Bradees with suggestions for counteracting gold speculating. New York, New York. 7 January 1865.

Folder 1642 Letter from L.C. Paine Freer with suggestions for increasing revenues. Chicago, Illinois. 7 January 1865.

Folder 1643 Letter from C. I. Hildreth on the hardships caused by the Collection of Direct Taxes in Insurrectionary Districts Act of 1862. [Nasack,] Virginia. 7 January 1865.

Folder 1644 Letter from Bowman, J. G. with a suggested change to the Internal Revenue Act of 30 June 1864. Internal  Revenue, Vincennes, Indiana. 9 January 1965.

Folder 1645 Letter from John M. Broomall and ten others nominating Thaddeus Stevens for Secretary of the Treasury. Washington, D.C. 9 January 1865.

Folder 1646 Letter from William Pitt Fessenden with revisions to two sections of the Internal Revenue Bill. Treasury Department. 9 January 1865.

Folder 1647 Letter from H. W. Harbach with suggestions for future fact-finding visits to the South by the Reconstruction Committee. Fredericksburg, Virginia. 9 January 1865.

Folder 1648 Letter from J. B. Henderson recommending Col. Merrill for promotion.  Thaddeus Stevens concurs in an annotation and forwards to Secretary of War. Senate Chamber, Washington, D.C. [9 January 1865].

Folder 1649 Letter from Col. Lewis Merrill listing his accomplishments and reasons why he is seeking a promotion. Columbia, Pa. 9 June 1865.

Folder 1650 Letter from Francis H. Smith listing the job description of a Stenographer. Their compensation is written in another hand. Washington, D.C. 9 January 1865.

Folder 1651 Letter from Gideon Welles with the amount of the appropriation needed for clothing for the Marine Corps. Navy Department, 9 January 1865.

Folder 1652 Letter from William Pitt Fessenden requesting payment of the indemnity owed to Butler & Carpenter. A similar letter from Salmon P. Chase dated 7 May 1864 is enclosed. Treasury Department. 10 January 1865.

Folder 1653 Letter from William Pitt Fessenden with a change in wording regarding the compensation to temporary clerks. Treasury Department. 10 January 1865.

Folder 1654 Letter from D. P. Holloway requesting payment to Henry S. Davis for work done at the Patent Office. U.S. Patent Office. 10 January 1865.

Folder 1655 Letter from Jacob Smith, an acquaintance from Harrisburg in the 1840s. Sending shares of stock in a gold mine, and asking for assistance to get a job posting in the Idaho Territory; preferably as its governor. Rock Creek, Butte County, California. 10 January 1865.

Folder 1656 Letter from Pierre C. VanWyck suggesting changes in the way shipbuilding is taxed. Internal Revenue. 10 January 1865.

Folder 1657 Letter from William J. Canby enclosing a bill to raise salaries at the Custom House. Signed by five men including Joseph Gibbons. Philadelphia, Pa. 11 January 1865.

Folder 1658 Letter from William Pitt Fessenden requesting an increase in the clerical force in his department. Treasury Department. 11 January 1865.

Folder 1659 Letter from Samuel P. Bates requesting a photo and short biography to be included in a book on the history of education in Pennsylvania. Pa. Department of Common Schools, Harrisburg, Pa. 12 January 1865.

Folder 1660 Letter from Charles Anderson Dana forwarding a request for greater appropriations for “tool and siege trains.” War Department. 12 January 1865.

Folder 1661 Letter from William Pitt Fessenden with an estimate for the cost of converting rooms in the rear basement of the Treasury Building into offices. Treasury Department. 12 January 1865.

Folder 1662 Letter from William Pitt Fessenden requesting a salary increase for the revenue agent in Norfolk, Virginia. Treasury Department. 12 January 1865.

Folder 1663 Letter from William Pitt Fessenden requesting funds to reestablish lighthouses in and near the Savannah River. Treasury Department, 12 January 1865.

Folder 1664 Letter from Benjamin Brown French with an estimate for painting the President’s House inside and out as it “is now in a very shabby condition.” The surrounding iron fence will also be painted. Washington, D.C. 12 January 1865.

Folder 1665 Letter to James B. Fry recommending a Mr. Boyd for a position over a Mr. Bear. Washington, D.C. 13 January 1865.

Folder 1666 Letter from David McConaughy congratulating Thaddeus Stevens on his reply to Pendleton and on the abolition of slavery. No place. [13 January 1865].

Folder 1667 Letter from William H. Seward forwarding an invoice from Archibald Campbell for surveying the north west boundary. State Department. 13 January 1865.

Folder 1668 Letter forwarded by John P. Usher requesting additional funds for the completion of the Eighth Census. Interior Department. 13 January 1865.

Folder 1669 Letter from William Pitt Fessenden with an amendment to HR Bill 649 regarding the salary of the Treasurer of the Mint who also acts as the Assistant Treasurer of the US. Treasury Department. 14 January 1865.

Folder 1670 Letter from William Pitt Fessenden transmitting an estimate of the appropriation necessary for the repair of sailing vessels and steamers used in the Coast Survey. Treasury Department. 14 January 1865.

Folder 1671 Letter from William Wheeler Hubbell asking that steel railroad rails and steel locomotive tires should be considered enumerated articles under the Revenue Act, Philadelphia, Pa. 14 January 1865.

Folder 1672 Two notes in Thaddeus Stevens’ hand with no addressee. One is a list of six items that seem to be reminders to himself; no date. The other refers to sending a letter to the [Midwest] Marshall; dated 15 May 1864.

 

Box 12

Folder 1673 Letter from William Pitt Fessenden enclosing an amendment that would allow Assistant Treasurers to fill in for absent Treasurers. Washington, D.C. 16 January 1865

Folder 1674 Letter from William Pitt Fessenden suggesting modifications to the employment of clerks in the Treasury Department. Washington, D.C. 17 January 1865

Folder 1675 Letter from William Pitt Fessenden regarding the Merchant’s Exchange in New York City, and its retention as a Custom House. Washington, D.C. 19 January 1865.

Folder 1676 Letter from William Pitt Fessenden enclosing a bill to secure and maintain a [way] to the Marine Hospital at Westbrook, Maine. Washington, D.C. 19 January 1865.

Folder 1677 Letter from William Pitt Fessenden enclosing a bill that would allow for the sale of the Pennsylvania [Bank] Building, Philadelphia, Pa.

Folder 1678 Affidavit from Benjamin G. Welch concerning money owed for railroad iron. Other names in the document: William Hancock, Cattawissa Railroad, I. Easton & Co. (shipping merchants). Washington, D.C. 19 January 1865

Folder 1679 Letter from Benjamin Brown French. A developer, having bought land in Washington in order to build houses, requests that the street be graded. Washington, D.C. 20 January 1865.

Folder 1680 Letter from Gideon Welles requesting that the Ruggles property be purchased in order to enlarge the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Washington, D.C. 18 and 20 January 1865

Folder 1681 Letter from H. Humphrey expresses his opinion on what should happen to the rebel states after the war. Rochester, [New York]. 21 January 1865.

Folder 1682 Letter to Samuel Shoch returning an unwanted payment. Also mentions General Couch. Washington, D.C. 21 January 1865.

Folder 1683 Letter from Pliny Freeman with a suggestion for raising enough funds for the war without inflating the currency. New York, 22 January 1865.

Folder 1684 Letter from Mrs. John Banks asking for Thaddeus Stevens’ help in getting her son Sidney Banks restored to his position as 1^st Lt, 3^rd US Calvary. Thaddeus Stevens forwards letter to Stanton with his recommendation of Banks. Reading, Pa. 23 January 1865.

Folder 1685 Letter from Joseph Fatman with statistics on petroleum. New York, 23 January 1865.

Folder 1686 Letter from William Pitt Fessenden requesting increased salaries at the mint in Philadelphia. Washington, D.C. 23 January 1865.

Folder 1687 Letter from Benjamin Brown French requesting for multiple road improvements in Washington and building improvements at the President’s House. Washington, D.C. 23 January 1865.

Folder 1688 Letter from James Speed requesting appropriation so that the opinions of the Attorney General since March 1857 can be published. Washington, D.C. 23 January 1863.

Folder 1689 Letter from Sykes, Chadwick & Co. pointing out that hotels are being doubly taxed. Washington, D.C. 23 January 1865.

Folder 1690 Letter from John P. Usher requesting a pay increase for the Returns Officer in the Department of the Interior. Washington, D.C. 24 January 1865.

Folder 1691 Letter from John P. Usher asking that Section 6 of the Act of July 2, 1864 making appropriations for sundry civil expenses of the Government be re-enacted for 1886-1886. Washington, D.C. 24 January 1865.

Folder 1692 Letter from John P. Usher regarding the insufficient salaries of federal employees working on Indian reservations. Names mentioned: Moses M. Davis, W. P. Dole, Washington, D.C. 25 January 1865.

Folder 1693 Letter from Henry C. Carey with suggestions for improving the banking system. Philadelphia, Pa. 26 January 1865

Folder 1694 Printed copy of a letter From Governor Curtin to President Lincoln concerning the Enrollment Act. Harrisburg, Pa. 26 January 1865.

Folder 1695 Letter from William Pitt Fessenden asking for increased funding for the Territory of Arizona. Washington, D.C. 26 January 1865.

Folder 1696 Letter from William Pitt Fessenden asking for increased funding for national banks. Washington, D.C. 26 January 1865.

Folder 1697 Letter from William Pitt Fessenden asking for increased funding for the San Francisco Mint. Washington, D.C. 26 January 1865.

Folder 1698 Letter from Gideon Welles asking for increased funding to pay the bounties for men enrolling in the Navy. Navy Department, Washington, D.C. 26 January 1865.

Folder 1699 Letter from Mary Ladd who seeks a position as a copyist. Brooklyn, Long Island, New York. 28 January 1865.

Folder 1700 Letter from Benjamin Brown French asking for a salary increase for Gilman Kirby, as well as funding to repair fences at the Smithsonian. Commissioner of Public Works, U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. 30 January 1865.

Folder 1701 Letter from Delano T. Smith, Direct Tax Commissioner for Tennessee reports on having finished collecting in three districts. No place. 31 January 1865.

Folder 1702 Letter from H. Wachselager pointing out that domestic coffee substitutes are not being taxed. New York City, New York. 31 January 1865.

Folder 1703 Letter from C. S. Eyster enclosing a proposed measure concerning taxes on income of 1863 for the people of Chambersburg. Chambersburg, Pa. [January 1865?]

Folder 1704 Letter from Col. Isaac C. Bassett, 82^nd Pennsylvania V. Volunteers, requests assistance in having Bvt. Brig. Gen. [James] E. Hamlin reassigned from the command of the 3^rd Brigade 1^st Division 6^th Corps and having himself reinstalled in that position. Camp 82^nd Penna. V. Vols., 1 February 1865.

Folder 1705 Letter from Frederick W. Seward forwarding a request from the consulate in Valencia, Spain, to exempt “esparto” grass (used for papermaking) from import duties. Department of State, Washington, D.C. 1 February 1865

Folder 1706 Letter from William H. Gable asking for an advance on his salary until the “Deficiency Bill” is passed. House of Representatives. 1 February 1865.

Folder 1707 Letter from William H. Seward transmitting a dispatch from the consulate in Valencia, Spain, to exempt a native grass used for papermaking from import duties. Department of State, Washington, D.C. 1 February 1865.

Folder 1708 Letter from John P. Usher forwarding suggested changes to the appropriation providing funding for the Indian Department. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 1 February 1865.

Folder 1709 Letter from John Hopley, (Culver, Penn & Co., Bankers), who is still awaiting payment for preparing an index to the Currency Act. New York City,  New York. 2 February.

Folder 1710 Letter from Francis W. Christ requesting assistance in getting the [commission] to Lewis Eysenbach, who was appointed Chaplain at the [Shower] Hospital, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. [Lititz]. 3 February 1865.

Folder 1711 Transmittal letter from William Pitt Fessenden, concerning French interest in the tax on leaf tobacco. Treasury Department, Washington, D.C. 2 February 1865.

Folder 1712 Letter from James Speed with a proposed bill and associated papers to bring Justice Department compensation in line with other departments. Attorney General’s Office, Washington, D.C. 3 February 1865.

Folder 1713 Letter from Benjamin Brown French requesting increased appropriations for gas lighting. Commissioner of Public Buildings, Washington, D.C. 4 February 1865.

Folder 1714 Letter from William Pitt Fessenden requesting appropriations to pay salaries and expenses to employees in U.S. Depositories. Treasury Department, Washington, D.C. 6 February 1865.

Folder 1715 Letter from William Pitt Fessenden requesting an addition to the Appropriations Bill to cover the increased workforce at the Philadelphia Assistant Treasurer’s Office.

Folder 1716 Letter from B. H. Bartol requesting an increase in stock to cover increased demand for service. Washington Gas Company, Washington, D.C. 7 February 1865.

Folder 1717 Letter from John P. Usher regarding staffing of clerks in the Indian Affairs office. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 7 February 1865.

Folder 1718 Letter from Office of US Lake Survey requesting salaries equal to those of the Coast Survey. Signed by D. Farrand Henry and O. N. Chaffee. Detroit, Michigan. 8 February 1865.

Folder 1719 Reprint of letter from John P. Usher requesting funding for improvements to the government building in Indianapolis. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 8 February 1865.

Folder 1720 Letter to an unnamed recipient vouching for a Dr. Klinger who wants to go to Fort Fisher to retrieve the body of John Wisler. Washington, D.C. 8 February 1865.

Folder 1721 Reprint of letter from William Dennison. He refers to the letter in Folder 1715 and agrees with its contents. Post Office Department, Washington, D.C. 9 February 1865.

Folder 1722 Letter from John P. Usher requesting new positions for “a high grade of Clerks,” Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 9 February 1865.

Folder 1723 Letter from Benjamin Brown French forwarding a letter from Sister Loretto O’Reilly, Providence Hospital, who requests additional funds to cover costs. Commissioner of Public Buildings, Washington, D.C. 10 February 1865.

Folder 1724 Letter from Ebenezer Dumont forwarding suggested amendments to the revenue law. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. 11 February 1865.

Folder 1725 Letter from Erskine Hazard critiquing section 117 of the income tax law. Philadelphia, Pa. 11 February 1865.

Folder 1726 Letter from Charles Anderson Dana requesting funding for a superintendent and watchmen for the building. Quartermaster General’s Office, Washington, D.C. 11 February 1865.

Folder 1727 Letter from William Pitt Fessenden requesting funding to revise and reprint the Digest of Laws relating to Revenue, Navigation and Commerce. Treasury Department, Washington, D.C. 13 February 1865.

Folder 1728 Letter from James Whitehill begging for Thaddeus Stevens to intervene after he failed his Paymaster exam. Cincinnati, Ohio, 13 February 1865.

Folder 1729 Letter from John Hugh Auchincloss complaining of spool cotton duties on behalf of the Thread Importers. New York City, New York. 14 February 1865.

Folder 1730 Letter from E. R. Cope and B. H. Moore, domestic papermakers, opposing the reduction of duties on imported paper. Philadelphia, Pa.14 February 1865.

Folder 1731 Letter from William Pitt Fessenden stating that the appropriation for the Custom House in Philadelphia is insufficient; more will be needed. Treasury Department, Washington, D.C. 14 February 1865.

Folder 1732 Letter from Henry G. Stebbins detailing the workings of the Gold Exchange and offering suggestions for limiting speculation. New York City, 15 February 1865.

Folder 1733 Letter to William Pitt Fessenden concerning the sale of the Pennsylvania Bank building in Philadelphia. Washington, D.C.15 February 1865.

Folder 1734 Transmittal from Benjamin Brown French forwarding a petition for streetlights on 4 ½ Street. Commissioner of Public Buildings, Washington, D.C. 15 February.

Folder 1735 Letter from John D. Defrees, Superintendent of Public Printing, with reasons why he needs funding to buy more printing presses. Washington, D.C. 15 February 1865.

Folder 1736 Letter from John Peck. Duties on black sheet iron should match those on polished sheet iron. New York City, 15 February 1865

Folder 1737 Letter from William Pitt Fessenden with proposed legislation for building a Custom House in Portland, Maine. Treasury Department, Washington, D.C. 16 February 1865

Folder 1738 Letter from William F. Turner requesting more money for judges in the Territory of Arizona. Washington, D.C. 16 February 1865.

Folder 1739 Transmittal from William Pitt Fessenden, forwarding a letter from Isaiah Rogers about the sale of the Pennsylvania Bank in Philadelphia. Treasury Department, Washington, D.C. 17 February 1865.

Folder 1740 Letter from Benjamin Brown French regarding the purchase of coal to heat the central building of the Capitol. Washington, D.C. 17 February 1865.

Folder 1741 Letter from S. A. Peugh regarding an unpaid bill for carpentry work in the Patent Office. Washington, D.C. 17 February 1865.

Folder 1742 Letter from Charles Miller with a plan for raising revenue by requiring that candidates for office pay a fee. Norristown, Pa. 18 February 1865.

Folder 1743 Letter from William Pitt Fessenden with estimates of salaries needed for clerks in the War Department. Treasury Department, Washington, D.C. 20 February 1865

Folder 1744 Letter from David McConaughy requesting a full set of all Thaddeus Stevens’ speeches. Gettysburg, Pa. 20 February 1865.

Folder 1745 Letter from William D. Lewis with recommendations on the currency question. Philadelphia, Pa. 21 February 1865.

Folder 1746 Letter from James Whitehall forwarded to Abraham Lincoln with are commendation. Whitehall states his qualifications for the position of Paymaster despite having failed the exam. Cincinnati, Ohio, 14 February 1865

Folder 1747 Reprint of a letter from Edwin M. Stanton requesting an additional $36,000,000 to pay the army until the end of the fiscal year. War Department, Washington, D.C. 21 February 1865.

Folder 1748 Petition sent to Abraham Lincoln from Pennsylvania members of the House of Representatives recommending Winthrop W. Ketcham to replace John A. Bingham as Solicitor of the Court of Claims. [Washington, D.C. 22 February 1865.

Folder 1749 Letter from William Pitt Fessenden forwarding a request for funds to renovate several lighthouses Treasury Department, Washington, D.C. 23 February 1865.

Folder 1750 Letter from Benjamin French Brown requesting funds to purchase candles for an illumination of the Capitol to celebrate recent Union victories. Washington, D.C. 23 February 1865.

Folder 1751 Letter from John P. Usher suggesting a change to the way clerks are paid in his department. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 23 February 1865.

Folder 1752 Letter from John P. Usher suggesting a change to the Judiciary Fund. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 23 February 1865.

Folder 1753 Letter from John P. Usher Forwarding an account on the cost of conducting a census in Arizona. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 23 February 1865.

Folder 1754 Letter from Charles Wise regarding gaps in the income tax law and its enforcement. Philadelphia, Pa. 23 February 1865.

Folder 1755 Letter from Benjamin Brown French requesting funds so that The Avenue can be cleaned before 4 March 1865. Commissioner of Public Buildings, Washington, D.C. 24 February 1865.

Folder 1756 Letter to Abraham Lincoln pleading for a delay in the execution of Capt. Beal. Washington, D.C. 24 February 1865.

Folder 1757 Letter from John P. Usher regarding repairs needed to the Patent Office building. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 24 February 1865.

Folder 1758 Letter from Clinton Lloyd concerning the need for new furniture and carpets in the House of Representatives. Washington, D.C. 25 February 1865.

Folder 1759 Letter from John P. Usher requesting additional funding for the Commission of Indian Affairs. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 27 February 1865.

Folder 1760 Letter from John P. Usher forwarding a request for funds to fulfill a treaty with the Shoshone of Ruby Valley, Nevada Territory. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 27 February 1865.

Folder 1761 Letter from William Pitt Fessenden requesting funds to secure the right of way to the Marine Hospital in Westbrook, Maine. Treasury Department, Washington, D.C. 28 February 1865.

Folder 1762 Letter from William Pitt Fessenden requesting funds for the purchase of the Merchant’s Exchange Building in New York. Treasury Department, Washington, D.C. 1 March 1865.

Folder 1763 Letter from Joseph Pervis. As the new revenue bill is likely to fail in the Senate, the Direct Tax bill becomes even more important. Treasury Department, Washington, D.C. 1 March 1865

Folder 1764 Letter from S. Seymour complaining of accusations made by Thaddeus Stevens in a debate the evening before. Asks that a letter from the Secretary of the Interior exonerating him be read in the House. Washington, D.C. 2 March 1865.

Folder 1765 Letter from John P. Usher exonerating Mr. Seymour. The issue was the payment of expenses for the arbitration connected with the Washington Aqueduct. Department of the Interior, Washington, D.C. 2 March 1865.

Folder 1766 Letter from Aug. J. McConomy asking if the Substitution and Commutation portions of the 1863 Enrollment act were still in effect. Diocese of Philadelphia. 7 March 1865.

Folder 1767 Letter to John Sweney on furnace matters. Ends with the personal note: “We regret that you and your daughter could not visit us at the Inauguration.”

Washington, D.C. 8 March 1865.

Folder 1768 Letter from John P. Lee, a cousin, asks if he may visit. Stanstead, East Canada. 10 March 1855.

Folder 1769 Letter from John Kerr, sending checks and instructions. [New York City, New York]. 27 March 1865.

Folder 1770 Letter to Mrs. M. Stevens Coffman, a personal note to his niece along with a photo. Washington. 31 March 1865.

Folder 1771 Letter to [Edwin M. Stanton] recommending that [Captain Mercer] be accepted in the Veterans’ Reserve Corps. Washington, D.C. __ March 1865.

Folder 1772 Letter from Abolition Society of Pennsylvania inviting Thaddeus Stevens to speak at a meeting to celebrate the 90^th anniversary of the society. Signed by Joseph M. Truman. Philadelphia, Pa. 4 April 1965.

Folder 1773 Letter from Abolition Society of Pennsylvania with the date of the meeting for the 90^th anniversary of the society. Signed by Joseph M. Truman. Philadelphia, Pa. 4 April 1965.

Folder 1774 Letter to [Edwin M. Stanton] recommending S. J. Lauber. Lancaster, Pa. 6 April 1865.

Folder 1775 Letter from Henry G. Worthington asking for a letter of reference. House of Representatives, Washington, D.C. 9 April 1865.

Folder 1776 Letter from Littleton Clines and George H. Washington (African Americans) seeking advice on the proposed Florida constitution. Gadsden County, Florida. 10 April 1865.

Folder 1777 Letter from Godlove Stein Orth. Reconstruction could be the issue that divides the country; Thaddeus Stevens’ views should be heard widely. Lafayette, Indiana. 12 April 1865.

Folder 1778 Letter from Mrs. M. Stevens Coffman acknowledging receipt of his photo and regrets that he won’t be visiting. Indianapolis, Indiana. 13 April 1865.

Folder 1779 Letter to John Sweney regarding a request for money. Mr. Ahl is mentioned. Lancaster, Pa. 13 April 1865.

Folder 1780 Letter to Oliver J. Dickey about getting resolutions and arrangements ready for Saturday. Judge Champney is named. No place. 18 April 1865.

Folder 1781 Letter from Thomas E. Cochran asking that Thaddeus Stevens not support Hiram Young to be Assessor of the Internal Revenue. York, Pa. 20 April 1865.

Folder 1782 Letter from Francis W. Christ by way of Hermann Bolenius about the appointment of Louis Eysenbach to be chaplain to the Germans in Philadelphia hospitals. Forwarded to Edwin M. Stanton. Lititz, Pa. 14 April 1865 and Philadelphia, Pa. 24 April 1865.

Folder 1783 Letter from Simon Stevens sharing personal news. New York, New York. 25 April 1865.

Folder 1784 Letter to George Washington Harris confirming that a letter had been written. Lancaster, Pa. 19 April 1865.

Folder 1785 Letter from Lizzie Stevens begging him to visit, with an invitation to Mrs. Smith as well. Mentions Lincoln’s funeral train stopping in Lancaster. Indianapolis, Indiana. [   ] April 1865.

Folder 1786 Letter to Isaac McKing regarding land available in Plymouth Township. Luzerne County. Mentions a James Henry and a George W. Harris. Washington, D.C. 4 May [1865].

Folder 1787 Letter to Samuel Shoch regarding travel plans. No place. 4 May 1865.

Folder 1788 Letter to Charles Sumner despairing that President Johnson restored Virginia before congress was back in session. Philadelphia, Pa. 10 May 1865.

Folder 1789 Letter to Andrew Johnson regarding his reinstatement of the state of Virginia and the appointment of a governor. Objects to the use of executive power and urges that no further actions be taken. Caledonia Iron Works. 16 May 1865.

Folder 1790 Letter to Charles Sumner concerning President Johnson’s recent actions. Caledonia Iron Works. 17 May 1865.

Folder 1791 Short note to Joseph Gibbons urging him to do something that is not specified. Caledonia, Pa. 24 May 1865.

Folder 1792 Letter to G. W. Harris regarding the Rope and Shrawder land. [Not in Thaddeus Stevens’ usual handwriting.] Caledonia, Pa. 25 May 1865.

Folder 1793 Letter to William D. Kelley “venting his mortification” on President Johnson’s actions concerning North Carolina. Caledonia (Grafenburg), 30 May 1865.

Folder 1794 Letter to Charles Sumner seeking support to stop the government from its current course. Caledonia (Grafenburg), Pa. 3 June 1865.

Folder 1795 Letter to Edwin M. Stanton recommending Major Reynolds for a position. No place. 3 June 1865.

Folder 1796 Letter to William D. Kelley with a letter to forward to [Theo. Tillotson]. Caledonia Iron Works (Grafenburg, Pa.). 11 June 1865.

Folder 1797 Letter from S. Shoof to Edwin M. Stanton requesting that his nephew’s resignation be rescinded. Thaddeus Stevens adds his endorsement that this should be done. [Columbia]. 12 June 1865.

Folder 1798 Letter to Charles Sumner asking if he can “get up a movement in Massachusetts” to stop the “insane course of the President in ‘Reconstruction’.” Caledonia, Pa. 14 June 1865.

Folder 1799 Letter from Charles Sumner in response to Thaddeus Stevens’ of 14 June 1865, hoping Thaddeus Stevens will make a speech on the issue, and write or visit the president. Boston. 19 June 1865.

Folder 1800 Letter to William H. Seward forwarding a petition signed by fourteen men which asks that Captain John Herr, Post Quartermaster at Chambersburg, be retained in his position. Caledonia, Pa. 19 June 1865.

Folder 1801 Letter to Andrew Johnson recommending that E. R. Myer be retained as surveyor of the port of Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Pa. 22 June 1865.

Folder 1802 Letter to Dr. Joseph Gibbons offering to serve as a character reference. Lancaster, Pa. 23 June 1865.

Folder 1803 Letter to Andrew Johnson asking him to stop his policy of “Restoration” for the good of the country and to appoint military governors until Congress reconvenes. Philadelphia, 6 July 1865.

Folder 1804 Letter from Charles Sumner stating that Massachusetts opposes Andrew Jackson’s actions and asking what can be done in Pennsylvania. Boston, 12 July 1865.

Folder 1805 Letter to Edwin M. Stanton recommending Major Nathan S. Brinton to be promoted to Brevet Lieutenant Colonel. Lancaster, Pa. 19 July 1865.

Folder 1806 Letter to Alexander Johnson protesting the way Philadelphia Custom House appointments are to be made. Bedford Springs, Pa. 20 July 1865.

Folder 1807 Letter to Andrew Johnson recommending C. S. Eyster of Chambersburg for a judgeship in one of the territories. Bedford Springs, Pa. 29 July 1865.

Folder 1808 Letter to William D. Kelley, asking him to come to Harrisburg to be a delegate to the convention. Bedford Springs, Pa. 30 July 1865.

Folder 1809 Letter from Cornelius Cole with questions on the quality of iron ore found in Oregon. Gives news of acquaintances, and of life in the West. San Francisco, California. 31 July 1865.

Folder 1810 Letter to Edward M. Stanton forwarding letters from J. Aug. Ehler and Alfred Stenner, who wants to become a Second Lieutenant. No place given for Stevens’ letter; Ehler and Stenner both wrote from Lancaster, Pa. 4 August 1865.

Folder 1811 Letter to John Sweney regarding the purchase of iron ore. No place. 7 August 1865.

Folder 1812 Letter to William H. Seward stating that the Reciprocity Treaty with Canada contravenes the authority of Congress to regulate commerce. Bedford Springs, Pa. 12 August 1865.

Folder 1813 Letter from W. J. Stewart suggesting that there should be a uniform tax on all spirits regardless of the cost of its production. New York, 15 August 1865.

Folder 1814 Letter from Eli Bowen. John R. Conyngham, a nephew of Catherine Yates of Lancaster, has defrauded a Mr. Houser of $1000. Asks Thaddeus Stevens to speak to Miss Yates. Tamaqua, Pa. 17 August 1865.

Folder 1815 Letter from Charles Sumner, applauding the resolutions made at the Pennsylvania state convention. Boston. 20 August 1865.

Folder 1816 Letter from Alexander K. McClure asking Thaddeus Stevens to buy stock in his newspaper the Franklin Repository. Chambersburg, Pa. 21 August 1865.

Folder 1817 Letter to Edwin M. Stanton asking that a leave of absence be granted to Capt. J. A. [Bricker]. Lancaster, Pa. 24 August, 1865.

Folder 1818 Letter from John G. Kennedy who is outraged that Judge Edmonds, Commissioner of Public Lands, has reprinted Kennedy’s work under his own name. Washington, D.C. 25 August 1865.

Folder 1819 Letter to Charles Sumner regarding the President’s “fatal policy.” Mentions the convention in Harrisburg and Dawes. Lancaster, Pa. 26 August 1865.

Folder 1820 Letter to John Hutchins applauding his speech on reconstruction. Lancaster, Pa. 27 September 1865.

Folder 1821 Letter from Simon Stevens inviting Thaddeus Stevens to visit for the christening of “our little Thad,” and asking him to be godfather. Also seeks a job for his father-in-law. New York, New York. 28 August 1865.

Folder 1822 Letter from Alexander K. McClure asking for $1000 for the Franklin Repository office building. Chambersburg, Pa. 29 August 1865.

Folder 1823 Letter from William B. Thomas stating that David B. Good cannot be given a position at the Customs House unless another position is vacated. Wants Dr. [Joseph] Gibbons to be removed from his position due to the “contempt of all who know him,” as well as fights and assaults. Other names mentioned are Dr. M. R. Ginder, and Dr. Ward. Philadelphia, Pa. 31 August 1865.

Folder 1824 Letter from Samuel L. Kauffelt urging Thaddeus Stevens to stay quiet on the issue of “Negro Suffrage,” as that would lead to the Copperheads’ return to power. Wrightsville, [Pa.] 4 September 1865.

Folder 1825 Letter from Thomas M. Howe requesting (on behalf of Robert [T.] Kennedy), that General Hambright be given an assignment that suits his state of health.

Pittsburgh, Pa. 7 September 1865.

Folder 1826 Letter from G. B. Manley regarding the national currency. He enclosed a copy of a similar letter he wrote to Horace Maynard. Logan Station, Lycoming County, Pa. 12 September 1865.

Folder 1827 Letter from T. [J.] Haintchman forwarding part of a letter from an unnamed “[repentant] rebel” who before the war had been medical director for the Army of the Tennessee. Washington, D.C. 13 September 1865.

Folder 1828 Letter from Howard M. Jenkins saying that Thaddeus Stevens’ speech will not be printed for a week or two. Norristown, Pa. 19 September 1865.

Folder 1829 Letter from Joseph Baily on how Thaddeus Stevens’ recent speech was received in Perry County. Newport P. O., [Pa.] 22 September 1865.

Folder 1830 Letter from James M. Scovel on the Reconstruction speech. Also mentions Martin McMichael. Camden, New Jersey. 24 September 1865.

Folder 1831 Letter from Howard M. Jenkins enclosing a prospectus for a new Democratic newspaper in Philadelphia. Norristown, Pa. 16 September 1865.

Folder 1832 Letter from C. Shrunk [Shenck]. H received copies of Thaddeus Stevens’ speech and sent one to General Garfield. Current policies of the president will lead to misery. Youngstown, Ohio. 25 September 1865.

Folder 1833 Letter from Joseph W. McClurg with thanks for copy of speech. Will support Thaddeus Stevens’ proposed confiscation policies. Linn Creek, Missouri. 27 September 1865.

Folder 1834 Letter from Thomas Shankland complaining of Andrew Johnson’s policies. New York, New York. 29 September 1865.

Folder 1835 Letter from the Society for Protection of American Industry calling for tariffs to help the national economy recover from the war. Cleveland, Ohio. 27 September 1865.

Folder 1836 Letter from Alexander Hay agreeing with the message in Thaddeus Stevens’ speech of 6 September. Philadelphia, Pa. 1 October 1865.

Folder 1837 Letter from C. W. Tannenhauer offering for sale a parcel of land in Luzerne County. Allentown, Pa. 2 October 1865.

Folder 1838 Letter to Edward McPherson asking him to distribute copies of speeches. No place. 3 October 1865.

Folder 1839 Letter from Edward McPherson. He has distributed the speeches and is active with meetings in the area. Gettysburg, Pa. 4 October 1865.

Folder 1840 Letter to Charles Sumner seeking information on the Lancaster, Pa. 7 October 1865.

Folder 1841 Letter from James M. Scovel on political matters following the Gettysburg speech. No place. 9 October 1865.

Folder 1842 Letter from James L. Benson, Capt. Company B, 214^th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, repaying a loan. Washington, D.C. 10 October 1865.

Folder 1843 Letter from Samuel Grove requesting books for his Sabbath School. Maytown, [Pa.], 12 October 1865

Folder 1844 Letter to Edward McPherson seeking a position for his nephew who “like all the family cannot write.” Lancaster, Pa. 14 August 1865.

Folder 1845 Letter to Samuel Shoch; decision was made yesterday in favor of the bank. Lancaster, Pa. 14 October 1865.

Folder 1846 Letter to David McConaughy regarding voting irregularities. Caledonia, Pa. 19 October 1865.

Folder 1847 Letter from Ellwood Griest who has been posted to Jacksonville. Jacksonville, Florida. 25 October 1865.

Folder 1848 Letter to Charles Sumner reporting on the state convention. Lancaster, Pa. 25 October 1865.

Folder 1849 Long, rambling letter from nephew T. M. Stevens; ends with statement that Alanson Stevens’ former wife, Mrs. [Dawnive], is his enemy. [Indianapolis, Indiana] 30 October 1865.

Folder 1850 Letter from Henry Winter Davis forwarding a newspaper clipping of Judge Abell’s charge to the Grand Jury, First District Court. No place. [October 1865].