SPEECH OF MR. ROBBINS,
OF RHODE ISLAND,
ON
PRESENTING CERTAIN RESOLUTIONS OF THE LEGISLATURE OF THAT STATE
ON THE SUBJECT OF
FORTIFICATIONS AT NARRAGANSETT BAY AND ITS ADJOINING COASTS.
Delivered in the Senate of the United States, June 17, 1836.
Mr. ROBBIN… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0003400 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Anger, Beneficence, Care of the soul Publication for proposals et c. by Executive Departments
Sec 12. And be it further enacted, that in all cases
where proposals for any contract or contracts,
to be made by any of the Executive Departments
or Bureaus, and in all cases where
notices of any des… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0004000 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Care of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government From Leander Munsell to Abraham Lincoln, April 23, 1846
Paris Apr 23 /46
Dear Sir
I trouble you a with a line in regard to the Grandview Office— From my knowledge of the condition of things at Grandview I have no doubt that J. V. Brown should receive the a… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0004200 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Civil war, Constitutional government, Democracy Copy
My friend Mr. William Grandin, a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy and late a Lieutenant in the Army, served with me in Florida for more than two years; --The greater portion of the time under my immediate observation. He was present at the Battle o… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0004300 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Care of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government [1]
TREATY
OF
PEACE, AMITY, NAVIGATION, AND COMMERCE,
BETWEEN
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
AND
THE REPUBLIC OF NEW GRANADA.
CONCLUDED AND SIGNED AT BOGOTA, 12th DECEMBER, 1846.
RATIFIED BY THE PRESIDENT U.S., 10th JUNE, 1848.
EXCHANGED AT WASHINGTON, 10th J… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0005800 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Anger, Aporia, Care of the soul From Anson G. Henry to Abraham Lincoln, December 29, 1847
Pekin Decr. 29th 1847
Dear Lincoln
I loose no time in explaining the “unnatural” occurrence you alluded to in your letter You know Baker was with us at the time he wrote the letter Endorsed by me, &… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0007100 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Care of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government David C. Burnet Articles of Agreement with General Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, President-General-in-Chief of the Mexican Army [Copy in Lincoln's hand], May 14, 1836
Articles of an agreement entered into between his excellency, David C. Burnett; president of… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0007500 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Care of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government From Andrew Wardlaw to Abraham Lincoln, February 23, 1848
Hennepin Feb 23 1848
Friend Lincoln
As the time has come for a reorganiseing of and filling of the different offices I would sugest a alteration in our of Post Master at Hennepin you no doubt recoll… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0010300 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Care of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government From Justin Butterfield to Abraham Lincoln, February 27, 1848
Chicago
***
Feby 27. 1848
Dr Sir
I received yours of the 13th inst— In order to pass our rail road Bill — as reported by Mr Breese in the Senate, it will be necessary that the delegation in … Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0010400 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Anger, Care of the soul, Civil war From Hugh Martin to Abraham Lincoln, May 9, 1848
Canton Fulton County Ill
May th 9th — 1848
Dear Sir the Whigs of Canton Generally Have Requested me to Address a few Lines to you Respecting the Post office in Canton. Judge Hepple the Present P m will be Re… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0010900 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Care of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government From James L. D. Morrison to Abraham Lincoln, June 25, 1848
Belleville June 25. 1848.
My Dear Lincoln
After congratulating you upon the nomination of our great and glorious old chief whose presentation to the country makes all hearts glad except a few who … Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0014000 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Anger, Care of the soul, Civil war Columbia M.o 3. Febry 1849
Dear Robert,
I take the liberty of enclosing you a proposed
recommendation of my son in law Mr. Thomas M. Campbell
of Boonville in this state, for an appointment as
a clerk in some of the departments at Washington, under
the incomin… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0016600 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Affects, Care of the soul, Civic duty From Daniel Procter to Abraham Lincoln, [February 12, 1849]
Dear Sir according to an understang we had when I saw you at Mt Pulaski at Fosters Tavern I think,) I have circulated a petition and have got 36 signers (a majority of the voters of Mount hope and v… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0017000 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Care of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government From Joshua F. Speed to Abraham Lincoln, February 13, 1849
House Reps. 13 Feby 1849
Dear Lincoln,
I wish to write to you fully freely and in strict confidence of my action as negotiator in the matter which was the subject of your last letter to me—
I intr… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0017100 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Civil war, Constitutional government, Democracy From Harrison Dills to Abraham Lincoln, February 19, 1849
Quincy Ills Feby 19th 1849
Honerable Sir
I take the liberty to write you on a matter of local interest. I learn from some friends here that they have made aplication and forwarded it for me, to be a… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0017200 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Care of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government From Robert Smith Todd to Abraham Lincoln, February 20, 1849
Frankfort Feb. 20: 1849
Dear Sir
I take the liberty of enclosing you a letter from my brother David of Missouri, soliciting at the hands of Genl. Taylor an appointment for his son in law Mr Campb… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0017500 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Care of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government From William K. Lindsay to Abraham Lincoln, February 21, 1849
Jacksonville Ill Feb 21 1849
Dr Sir I had intended untill to day to see Old Zack inaugerated — with however a more Selfish purpose in view that of trying to obtain the office of Marshall I have b… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0017700 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Care of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government From J. W. Smith to Abraham Lincoln, February 22, 1849
Island Grove Feb 22 1849
Dr Sir, I hope I may be pardoned for addressing you by letter at this time, which I probly should not have done but for information recd from Springfield, in relation to an effo… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0017900 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Civil war, Constitutional government, Democracy From George Dent to Abraham Lincoln, February 24, 1849
Hennepin, Feb 24th AD 1849.
Sir.
I send herewith enclosed by Mr Smith's request, a Letter, recommending Mr Smith, as a suitable person to be appointed Register of the Land Office at Dixon. Mr Smith mig… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0018000 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Care of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government From Solomon Lincoln to Abraham Lincoln, February 26, 1849
Hingham, Mass Feb 26, 1849.
Dear Sir,
In a letter which I had the pleasure of receiving from you nearly a year since, you gave me some information of your ancestry and relatives, and mentioned that… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0018500 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Care of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government From John Brough to Abraham Lincoln, February 27, 1849
Petersburg Ill 27th. Feb/49
Dear Lincoln
When I wrote you on the subject of office in California, I had made up my mind to go there— Since then I have become satisfied that it is not now, nor will not … Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0018700 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Anger, Civil war, Constitutional government From Levi Davis to Abraham Lincoln, March 2, 1849
Alton March 2d 1849
Dear Sir—
I compromised & settled with Mr. Chickering at the request of Mess. Griggs & Weld of Boston his claim against them for legal services; and gave Chickering a draft on them for t… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0018900 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Care of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government From John H. Morrison to Abraham Lincoln, March 13, 1849
Washington 13th. March '49
Dear Sir,
When I hear you speak ofhome, of that One, upon whom you have cntered your affections; — of your Dear little Bob, — I can realize all that a devotedhusband — a ki… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0019700 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Affects, Care of the soul, Civil war From Unknown to Abraham Lincoln, [March 22, 1849]
Sir,
There is not now a single Whig clerk from Ills in any of the Departments here unless it be J. M. Lucus recently appointed by Judge Young in the Land Office. I hope that in due course of time that the Il… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0020700 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Care of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government From Henry Eddy to Abraham Lincoln, March 22, 1849
Shawneetown, 22d March '49.
Dear Sir,
Your friends here have been hoping to see you, on your return from Congress, but so long a time has elapsed since the adjournment, that we presume you must have passed… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0020800 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Care of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government From George W. Rives to Abraham Lincoln, March 1, 1849
Paris Illinois
March 1849—
Dr Sir
I take pleasure in introduceing to you Mr. H. W. Martin Esqr of Edgar He is a gentleman of high standing in my county — and desires to form some acquaintancies during… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0021800 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Civil war, Constitutional government, Democracy From Jesse K. Dubois to Abraham Lincoln, April 2, 1849
Lawrenceville April 2d 1849
Dear Lincoln
I have nothing to say to you at present as Regards my appointment as Receiver at Palestine supposing that you have done all for the best. But I have something t… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0021900 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Care of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government From Daniel Clapp to Abraham Lincoln, April 5, 1849
Danville, Ills. April 5th /49;
Dear Sir:
Learning, by letter from Dr A. G. Henry, of your place, that you have, in all probability, reached home by this time, I take the privilege of addressing you a few … Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0022100 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Care of the soul, Civil war, Community From James M. Davis to Abraham Lincoln, April 9, 1849
Hillsboro
***
April 9th 1849
Dear Sir
I forwarded my letters of reccommendation &c. to your care by Col Bissell— since that time I have not heard a word about them I have recd no letter from any sou… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0023300 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Care of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government From David King to Abraham Lincoln, April 10, 1849
Dr Sir
Some time since I address you at Washington, requesting you to call on Col. Edwards & endeavor to procure, or have Col. Edwards to forward, to my son Jno. Nevin, a warrant for 160 acres of bounty lan… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0023700 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Civil war, Constitutional government, Democracy Louisville Apr. 11th 1849
[Illegible] Lincoln
Springfield Ill
Gentlemen,
This will be handed you by our agent Mr Thomas Speed who visits Springfield upon our business. You will oblige us by giving to Mr Speed any aid in your power in the adjustment of our … Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0023800 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Civil war, Constitutional government, Democracy From George W. Dole to Abraham Lincoln, April 11, 1849
Chicago April 11, 1849
Dear Sir
***
Your letter of the 5 inst is recd, I am sorry if you think that I was offended with you, as such is not the case, as I veiw these matters any Gentleman has the ri… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0023900 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Civil war, Constitutional government, Democracy From Josiah Lucas to Abraham Lincoln, April 12, 1849
Washington April 12/49
Dear Sir
If I may be permitted to trespass upon your time and patience a few minutes while I urge upon you the necessity of action as regards the Commissioner of the Genl Land Offi… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0024100 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Anger, Care of the soul, Civil war From John S. Wright to Abraham Lincoln, April 12, 1849
Chicago 12th Apl 1849 —
My dear Sir,
Last night I recd a letter from Hon. Truman Smith; & as I supposed, papers in my behalf have been fast accumulating in the last few days— I intended to keep mine ba… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0024300 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Care of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government From Cyrus Edwards to Abraham Lincoln, April 15, 1849
Woodlawn April 15th 1849
My dear Sir,
I herewith inclose a letter from Gillespie which will shew you exactly how matters stand. You will see that it is, in good part, strictly confidential. But I know t… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0024600 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Civil war, Constitutional government, Democracy From Josiah M. Lucas to Abraham Lincoln, April 15, 1849
Washington April 15, 1849
Dear Sir
Excuse me for again troubling you with any another letter — but believing it to be my duty I take the responsibility. Since my last letter things have come to my kno… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0024700 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Civil war, Constitutional government, Death From Benjamin F. James to Abraham Lincoln, April 16, 1849
Dear Lincoln —
You are indebted to me for two letters, and I give you notice that you will be prosecuted in the Court of Conscience unless you satisfy in full the demands upon you. I should like to h… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0025000 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Care of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government Washington, D.C., April 18, 1849.
Dear Sir:
I send herewith copies of the Prospectus of THE REPUBLIC, a new Whig paper to be established in this City, the editorial supervision and management of which will be committed to the exclusive care of ALEXANDER C. BU… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0025400 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Care of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government From Philo H. Thompson to Abraham Lincoln, April 19, 1849
Pe Pekin April 19, 1849
Dr Sir
I wrote Dr Henry a day or two since in relation to our P. Office matter. The truth is our people have been imposed upon by the appointment of Daniel M Bailey. The whol… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0026100 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Care of the soul, Civil war, Constitutional government Copy of the Poll Book for the Election of Electors of President & Vice President of the United States on the 7th Nov. 1848
Voters Names
Cass & Butler Electors
Ferris Forman
C. Lansing
Wm Martin
S.S. Hays
H. M. Vandivens
M.E. Hollister
L.M. Ross
Juliuss Manni… Abraham Lincoln Papers: Incoming and Contextual Documents mal0026400 Correspondents and archival record Modern era English Anger, Care of the soul, Civil war 