March 13, 1862: Simon Cameron Explains His Resignation

 AMs 527-8-1 p1 Simon Cameron to AT Goodman AMs 527-8-1 p2 Simon Cameron to AT Goodman

Transcript:

Lockiel

13 March 1862

Dear Sir

Your letter of 8th inst. containing mentions of the “First City Union Associations” approving my administration of the War Dept has been received.

I beg you will say to the Gentlemen composing the Association, who have thus honored me, that I am greatly gratified by their compliment. The approbation of good men is the highest reward that can be given to a public servant; and I am thus more than paid for any toil I may have undergone.

I never had any wish for public Nation. Although I was elected to the U.S. Senate, I never held any other public office of honor or profit and I departed from my long fixed way of accepting none to go into the War Department, only when it seemed to me I must do so, or suffer dishonor. When our mighty army was prepared for the field, my mission was ended and I accepted gladly the first opportunity offered when I could leave it with credit, without embarrassing the President, and in the hands of a successor in whose ability and principles I hold confidence.

Very truly yours

Simon Cameron

 

Citation: Simon Cameron (1799-1889) autograph letter signed to A.T. Goodman. Lockiel, 13 March 1862. AMs 527/8.1

March 11, 1862: John Henry Brown’s Journal

John Henry Brown was a painter of portrait miniatures, living and working in Philadelphia. He had met Lincoln in August of 1860 when he was commissioned to paint Lincoln’s portrait for a supporter, but although Brown liked Lincoln personally, he did not agree with Republican policies.

1862-03-11

Transcript:

No painting. Went to see Mrs Newbold whose picture I am engaged to paint, but could not see her. Disappointment follows disappointment. A naval engagement near  Fortress Monroe, resulting in a great victory for the Rebels.

 

Citation: John Henry Brown, autograph journal/account book. Philadelphia, 1844-1890. AMs 573/14.1

March 7, 1862: John Henry Brown’s Journal

John Henry Brown was a painter of portrait miniatures, living and working in Philadelphia. He had met Lincoln in August of 1860 when he was commissioned to paint Lincoln’s portrait for a supporter, but although Brown liked Lincoln personally, he did not agree with Republican policies.

1862-03-07

Transcript:

At Charlotte Kilgours picture, finished it. The war news lately has been very favourable.

 

Citation: John Henry Brown, autograph journal/account book. Philadelphia, 1844-1890. AMs 573/14.1

March 6, 1862: W. W. Helm telegram to P. G. T. Beauregard

Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard was a Louisiana-born general of the Confederate States Army. He had graduated second in his class from West Point in 1838 and was an admirer of Napoleon. He achieved fame early in the Civil War for commanding the Fort Sumter bombardment and as the victor of the first battle of Manassas. He later served in the Western Theater (including Shiloh and Corinth), Charleston, and the defense of Richmond, but his career was hampered by friction with Jefferson Davis and other generals.

This is one of approximately 1000 military telegrams in P.G.T. Beauregard’s papers at the Rosenbach.

AMs 1168-11 1862-03-06

 

Transcript:

Jackson Mch 6 1862

By Telegraph from Holly Spgs 6 1862

To Genl Beauregard

Do you know Capt W. W. Helm? brother of C. J. Helm—I am suspicioned here as a spy please answer.

W. W. Helm

Ans

Consul Helm’s brother I saw at Manassas I consider true to our cause.

G.T. Beauregard

 

Citation: W. W. Helm, telegram to G. T. Beauregard. Holly Springs, [Miss.?], 6 March 1862. AMs 1168/11

March 5, 1862: John Adams telegram to Thomas Jordan

Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard was a Louisiana-born general of the Confederate States Army. He had graduated second in his class from West Point in 1838 and was an admirer of Napoleon. He achieved fame early in the Civil War for commanding the Fort Sumter bombardment and as the victor of the first battle of Manassas. He later served in the Western Theater (including Shiloh and Corinth), Charleston, and the defense of Richmond, but his career was hampered by friction with Jefferson Davis and other generals.

This is one of approximately 1000 military telegrams in P.G.T. Beauregard’s papers at the Rosenbach.

AMs 1168-11 1862-03-05

 

Transcript:

By telegraph from Memphis 5 1861

To Col T. Jordan A.A.G.

A Cavalry Company aggregate ninety armed with shot guns distance thirty seven miles on RR. Shall I muster it in for twelve months.

Jno Adams

 

March 5, 62

Muster in the Compy.

By order of Genl B

Thomas Jordan

 

Citation: John Adams, telegram to Thomas Jordan. Memphis, 5 March 1862. AMs 1168/11

March 4, 1862: Lincoln’s Recommendation for Edward Burke

 AMs 353-11 p1 Edward Burke letters of rec 

Transcript:

Executive Mansion,

Washington, March 4. 1862
Whom it may concern

Edward Burke, the bearer of this, was at service in this Mansion for several months now last past; and during all the time he appeared to me to be a competent, faithful, and very genteel man. I take no charge of the servants about the house; but I do not understand that Burke leaves because of any fault or misconduct.

A. Lincoln

If Mr Newton can do any thing for Edward Burke, the bearer of this, I will be obliged to him I think him worthy O H Browning

 

Citation: Abraham Lincoln, letter of recommendation for Edward Burke. Washington, D. C.; 4 March 1862. AMs 353/11.1

March 3, 1862: Telegram to P. G. T. Beauregard

Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard was a Louisiana-born general of the Confederate States Army. He had graduated second in his class from West Point in 1838 and was an admirer of Napoleon. He achieved fame early in the Civil War for commanding the Fort Sumter bombardment and as the victor of the first battle of Manassas. He later served in the Western Theater (including Shiloh and Corinth), Charleston, and the defense of Richmond, but his career was hampered by friction with Jefferson Davis and other generals.

This is one of approximately 1000 military telegrams in P.G.T. Beauregard’s papers at the Rosenbach.

AMs 1168-11 1862-03-03

Transcript:

Telegram

Tenn. March

Jackson 3rd 1862

Telegrams from Corinth March 3rd 1862

To Genl G.T. Beauregard

Besides Ruggles brigade the first Regiment La. Infantry, six hundred + sixteen strong, arrived march second eightieth Ala. Vols. Seven hundred strong + forty one strong, arrived march first.

R. Mason Hoo[r?]

Capt. + A. A. G.

 

Citation:R. Mason Hoo[r?], telegram to G. T. Beauregard. Corinth, Miss., 3 March 1862. AMs 1168/11