Washington's Birthday. Advantage is taken of it by those who sustain the late veto to assemble and give expression to their feelings, fo...

The contractors for the Puritan and Dictator are in trouble and embarrassed. Congress has extended to them relief, contingent on my action. ...

Had some talk with Senator Lot Morrill, who is a good deal excited, not to say alarmed. The slow progress of our armies, the mismanagement o...

I had a telegram from Tom this morning, stating that Colonel Stedman was mortally wounded and would probably not survive the night, that Gen...

Going into the War Department yesterday morning to inquire if any tidings had been received concerning Colonel Stedman of the 11th Connectic...