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To Mikell

An attempt by a confederate colonel to deliver a letter to Abraham Lincoln, which was not answered but "probably prevented the execution of the captives."

GLC08043

To George Phelan

General Joseph E. Johnston's book: "I know he is malignant and skillful in the supporesis viri et suggestio falsi"

GLC08044

Petition

Petition of John Slidell, shows that Charles Timpel has fled to foreign parts.

GLC08045

To John Stone

"The subject of arbitrary arrests is certainly a very grave one. All my instincts are in favor of the largest liberty of this subject."

GLC08046

to Sir

"The destruction of slavery by the rebellion of its propriety and advocacy, will be regarded in after times, as one of the most beneficent."

GLC08047

To Henry Dearborn

Determination of army rank

GLC08048

To Henry Dearborn

Account of British troops in Quebec and Upper Canada

GLC08049

To Morgan Lewis

The loss of troop movement correspondence to British and Indian forces. Fort Meigs "is closely invested by a British and Indian force, " and the express mail, which may contain notice of intended American troop movements was captured

GLC08050

Captain Hugh Knyvett an Australian Galahad

The honor of Captain Hugh Knyvett, " an Australian Galahad," a World War I hero. Roosevelt contrasts him with the "mischievous weaklings, who clamor for peace without victory"

GLC08051

To George Lorimer

Disputes with Theodore Roosevelt

GLC08052