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to Edwin M. Stanton

One letter from Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton dated June 4, 1863. Regarding suspending the publication of the anti-war Chicago Times.

GLC00001

The New York herald. [ No. 10445 (April 4, 1865)]

One newspaper issue of The New York herald, dated April 4, 1865. Prints news of the capture of Richmond and various celebrations in the North, particularly in New York City. Other printed material includes auction sales, public notices, employment...

GLC08840

to Nahum Capen

Less than a month after being appointed Secretary of War, Stanton makes a thinly-veiled attack on Lincoln's economic policies.
Excerpt:
"No public man, in times like these, can fail to have both his words and acts misunderstood & any one is...

GLC00008

to William T. Sherman

In this telegram Stanton, Secretary of War, writes "The Richmond Enquirer of Saturday rejoices that 'Beauregard has been assigned to the Command of the Army in Georgia, that his star ever led to victory and his very name inspires confidence of...

GLC01583

to Edwin M. Stanton

Halleck writes to the Secretary of War to request that he be "releieved from further duties" as General in Chief of the Union Army because of differences of opinion between himself, Stanton, and the President. In March 1864 he was appointed (demoted)...

GLC01688

to Elizabeth Halleck

Halleck writes his wife a lengthy description of events that led to his appointment as General in Chief of the Union Army. He explains how he avoided quarrels between Edwin Stanton and George McClellan by refusing to mediate when asked to go to...

GLC01689

[Appointment of Edward M. McCook to Brigadier General of Volunteers]

Countersigned by Secretary of State Edwin M. Stanton. Docketed and signed at top by Assistant Adjutant General E.D. Townsend. McCook, who had been a member of the Kansas territorial House of Representatives, went on to become U.S. Minister to...

GLC00496.047

to dear General

Signs with the letter "H." Addressee is likely Hunt's father-in-law, Henry K. Craig. Hunt.discusses President Andrew Johnson's attempt to force the resignation of Secretary of War Edwin McMasters Stanton. Refers to newspaper editorials discussing...

GLC02382.034

to Henry Knox Craig

Hunt reports that he sent papers to Craig the previous day addressed to General Schenck (possibly Robert Cumming Schenck, a Congressman from Ohio), and Wilson. Discusses whether or not the House of Representatives will vote to impeach President...

GLC02382.037

to Henry Jackson Hunt

Discusses current events, including recent elections. Writes that Hunt may be in a position to aid the army by influencing the Secretary of War to prohibit army appointments made by politicians. Writes "Try to have a rule adopted by which every...

GLC02382.054