The last arrivals indicate a better tone and temper in England, and I think in France also. From the articles in their papers, Cole's l...

A battle was fought on Saturday near Chattanooga and resumed yesterday. Am apprehensive our troops have suffered and perhaps are in danger....

Presented Colonel Hawley's name to the President for Brigadier-General with expressions of my regard. Was kindly received but no assura...

Washington , June 19, 1850. . . . Thanks for your hint about the Boston letter; but Childs need not expect to catch old birds with chaf...

Washington Jan 8, 1861 Hon A Lincoln Dear Sir When Gen'l Cameron returned from Springfield he showed me your letter When the ...

Legation of the United States of America, Vienna, August 29, 1862. My Dear Bismarck : I have been at this point now about eight month...

Newark. N J. Jan 12. 1861 Hon. Abraham Lincoln. My Dear Sir. Having been a delegate from this State to Chicago, I take the liber...

WASHINGTON, April 25. A special order has been issued form the War Department conferring upon Doctors Brown and Alexander and such assistant...

Washington Dec., 15. – The Supreme Court Chamber was filled this morning with ladies and gentleman, to witness the installation of Chief Jus...