Last night I was at a party at Mr. Chase's, or his daughter Mrs. Sprague’s, and late in the evening he spoke to me of the great abuses ...

Columbus , Jan’y 20, 1860. Dear Sumner , There are a few Republicans in the Legislature who think decided opposition — especially of a ...

I send some papers by this mail. Columbus , June 20, 1859. I mark last Saturday with a white stone, for it brought me, dear Sumner,...

Columbus , Jany 18, 1858. My Dear & Excellent Friend , Your kind note to me makes amends for your long silence; though, indeed, I n...

The case of Vallandigham, recently arrested by General Burnside, tried by court martial, convicted of something, and sentenced to Fort Warr...

Nicolay and I visited to-night the Secretaries of the Interior and of the Treasury. Usher talked about the vacancy occasioned by the death...

. . . In the evening Miss Chase and Gov. Sprague’s wedding. A very brilliantlooking party. Kate looked tired out and languid, especially at...

At home all day, nursing inflamed foot — reading and conversing with Katie and friends. SOURCE:  Annual Report of the American Histo...

At home to favor foot. Much better in the afternoon, and rode over to Insane Asylum to see Hooker. Was glad to find him much improved. He s...

The President called a special meeting of the Cabinet to-day, and asked our judgments on two questions: First, as to the expediency of...

At home to-day, under orders from Dr. F. — Mr. Montgomery of Philadelphia dined with us. — Called on Harrington, to have Dr. F. go to see G...

Katie came home this morning, looking very well. — Nothing of special importance in any Department. — Mr. Garrett called expressing great u...

I was honored to-day by visits from a great number of Members of Congress, journalists, and others. Judging from the expressions of most of...

Westwood, Hanover County . — I pass over the sad leave-taking of our kind friends in Clarke and Winchester. It was very sad, because we kne...

Nothing in public affairs of special note to-day. New regiments begin to arrive, but reason to hope more from new levies than old? None, th...

A telegram from Genl. Morgan this morning apprised me of his resignation, and of his wish that I would secure its prompt acceptance. I went...

WASHINGTON, July 24, 1861. I spent last evening with Mr. Chase and his daughter. They had a large number of wounded and tired soldiers ...