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J.W. Wright To [Cassius M. Clay], J. W. Wright

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Apr. 20, [1861] - J.W. Wright, Logansport, [Ind.], to [Cassius M. Clay], dated Apr. 20, (1861]. ALS, 2 pp. (I pc.)

Wright informs Clay that his son wants to serve with him, and that Wright himself is ready to be wherever his country needs him.

C.M. Clay To W.R. Hurley, Cassius M. Clay

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Apr. 20, 1861 - C.M. Clay, Washington, to W.R. Hurley, [Nashville, Tn.] dated Apr. 20, 1861. Signed, 3 pp. (2 pcs.) Copy of letter, signed.

Clay discusses Lincoln's requests for peace with honor, and writes of Lincoln's promise to· exert his abilities for the Union.

Capt. Lewis Towns To Hon. C.M. Clay, Lewis Towns

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Apr.19, 1861 - Capt. Lewis Towns, Washington City, to Hon. C.M. Clay, dated Apr. 19, 1861. ALS, I p.

Towns informs Clay of a watch placed upon volunteers and notifies him that he would take responsibility to notify headquarters upon "proof' of a "large meeting· of them."

[Frank W.] Ballard To [Cassius M. Clay], Frank W. Ballard

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Apr.19, [1861] - [Frank W.] Ballard, New York, to [Cassius M. Clay], dated Apr. 19, (1861]. ALS, 2 pp. (I pc.)

Ballard gives Clay travel arrangements for Clay and others; further, writes about the comings and goings of soldiers. Mentions someone n:amed "Barney,-" and cites the lack of recognition for men from the Union.

[Mr.] Stoeckl To C. Clay, Stoeckl

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Apr.16, [1861] - [Mr.] Stoeckl, [Washington], to C. Clay, dated Apr. 16, [1861]. ALS, Ip.

Note informing Clay the time that Seward would receive them.

Gov. John A. Andrew To Cassius M. Clay, John A. Andrew

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Apr. 10, 1861 - Gov. John A. Andrew, Boston, Mass., to Cassius M. Clay, dated Apr. 10, 1861. LS, 1 p.

Andrew introduces Joseph H. Clark of Cambridge, who planned to travel to Europe for his health.

Jas. J. Rollins To [Cassius M. Clay], Jas. J. Rollins

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Apr. 08, 1861 - Jas. J. Rollins, Columbia, Mo., to [Cassius M. Clay], dated Apr. 8, 1861. ALS, 8 pp. (2 pcs.)

Rollins tells Clay that he could not understand why Clay did not receive a Cabinet appointment. Congratulates Clay on his post to Russia, and discusses Clay's feelings should his home state secede.

Passport Signed By William H. Seward, Cassius M. Clay

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Passport signed by William H. Seward

Passport, with the State Department seal affixed to the document.

L.F. Allen To Hon. Cassius M. Clay, L. F. Allen

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Apr. 05, 1861 - L.F. Allen, [New York?], to Hon. Cassius M. Clay, dated Apr. 5, 1861. ALS, 2 pp. (I pc.)

Allen congratulates Clay on his St. Petersburg posting, and writes of enclosing a letter from his daughter.

W. Dean Colman To Hon. C.M. Clay, W. Dean Chapman

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Mar.29, 1861 - W. Dean Colman,. New Orleans, to Hon. C.M. Clay, dated Mar. 29, 1861. ALS, 4 pp. (I folio pc.)

Pertains to Clay's position in Russia; notifies Clay of his good character and experience in gold mining which he wishes to do in Siberia, and seeks his support. He cites "international interests" and offers to play a subordinate role in Clay's suite.

J[Ames] S. Jackson To [Cassius M. Clay], James S. Jackson

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Mar. 27, 1861 - J[ames] S. Jackson, Louisville, [Ky.], to [Cassius M. Clay] dated Mar. 27, 1861. ALS, Ip.

Jackson requests that Clay recommend to Chase the appointment of a surgeon at Louisville Marine Hospital.

M[Adison] C. Johnson, To [Cassius M. Clay], Madison C. Johnson

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Mar. 20, 1861 - M[adison] C. Johnson, to [Cassius M. Clay], dated Mar. 20, 1861. ALS, 2 pp. (I pc.)

Discusses separation of the states and that such could possibly be done by treaty; suggests reason in solving the matter. Asks Clay to bring the matter before Seward if he approves.

William H. Seward To Cassius M. Clay, Esqr., William H. Seward

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Mar. 20, 1861 - William H. Seward, Department of State, Washington, to Cassius M. Clay, Esqr., dated Mar. 20, 1861. LS, (I folio pc.)

Requests Clay to "inform the Department how soon, in the event of your accepting the appointment as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Spain, you will be prepared to proceed to your post."

W[Illiam] H. Russell To Hon. C.M. Clay, William H. Russell

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Mar.19, 1861 - W[illiam] H. Russell, Washington, to Hon. C.M. Clay, dated Mar. 19, 1861. ALS, Ip.

Pertains to presenting Clay with an item formerly owned by Henry Clay.

S[Almon] P. Chase, To "Dear Clay", Salmon P. Chase

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Jan. 28, 1861 - S[almon] P. Chase, to "Dear Clay," dated Jan. 28, 1861. ALS, 2 pp. (1 pc.)

Chase writes to advise no compromise concerning the admission of New Mexico.

Col. Ellsworth Requiem March, A. J. Vaas, Root & Cady

ALLM: Civil War Sheet Music Collection

80.7568.217 – “Col. Ellsworth Requiem March”: Vaas, A. J.: Root & Cady: Chicago: March, Funeral, Ellsworth: 1861: Solo Piano.

Chaunt Of Defiance, Lady Of Kentucky, A. E. Blackmar, Blackmar & Bro.

ALLM: Civil War Sheet Music Collection

80.7568.202 – “Chaunt of Defiance": A. E. Blackmar: Words by a Lady of Kentucky: Blackmar & Bro: 1861: Voice Solo.

Dear Mother, I’Ve Come Home Again, Fred Wilson, John C. Schreiner & Son

ALLM: Civil War Sheet Music Collection

80.7568.262 – “Dear Mother, I’ve Come Home Again”: Fred Wilson: John C. Schreiner & Son: n.d.: SATB.

[The] Garibaldi Galop, Charles D'Albert, Oliver Ditson & Co.

ALLM: Civil War Sheet Music Collection

80.7568.384 – “[The] Garibaldi Galop”: Charles D’Albert: Oliver Ditson & Co.: n.d.: Piano Solo.

General Mcclellan’S Grand March, E. Mack, Lee & Walker

ALLM: Civil War Sheet Music Collection

80.7568.396 – “General McClellan’s Grand March”: E. Mack: Lee & Walker: 1861: Piano Solo.

God Save The Flag Of Our Native Land, George Martyn, Mary R. T. Mcaboy, Wm. Mccarrell

ALLM: Civil War Sheet Music Collection

80.7568.430 – “God Save the Flag of Our Native Land”: George Martyn: Mrs. Mary R. T. McAboy: Wm. McCarrell: 1861: SATB.

Castles In The Air, Robert Adams, J. Ballantine, John C. Schreiner And Son

ALLM: Civil War Sheet Music Collection

80.7568.196 – “Castles in the Air”: Composed by Robert Adams: J. Ballantine: John C. Schreiner & Son: n.d.: Solo Voice.

Confederacy March, Alfred F. Toulmin, George Willig

ALLM: Civil War Sheet Music Collection

80.7568.228 – “Confederacy March” Alfred F. Toulmin: George Willig: 1861: Piano Solo.

General Lyon’S Funeral March, G. J. Kredel, G. Andre & Co.

ALLM: Civil War Sheet Music Collection

80.7568.395 – “General Lyon’s Funeral March”: Kredel, G. J.: G. Andre & Co.: Philadelphia: March: Funeral: Lyon: 1861: Solo Piano.

God Will Defend The Right, Lady Of Richmond, Va, Blackmar & Bro.

ALLM: Civil War Sheet Music Collection

80.7568.434 – “God Will Defend the Right”: Lady of Richmond, Va.: Blackmar & Bro: 1861: Vocal Solo.

Kitty Ryder: Or Kneeling By The Stream, Geo. F. Root, Root & Cady

ALLM: Civil War Sheet Music Collection

80.7568.613 – “Kitty Ryder: or Kneeling by the Stream”: Root, Geo. F.: Root & Cady: Chicago: Minstrel, Ballad, Love Song: 1861: Solo Voice.

Land Of The South, Julius E. Muller, A. F. Leonard, George Willig

ALLM: Civil War Sheet Music Collection

80.7568.619 – “Land of the South”: Julius E. Muller: A. F. Leonard: George Willig: 1861: Vocal Solo.

No One To Love, William B. Harvey, A. H. G. Richardson, Lee & Walker

ALLM: Civil War Sheet Music Collection

80.7568.841 – “No One to Love”: William B. Harvey: A. H. G. Richardson: Lee & Walker: 1861: Voice.

The Abe – Iad, F. Bartenstein, J. R. Mcrebel

ALLM: Civil War Sheet Music Collection

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Oh Wait! Till The Good Time Coming Comes, J. P. Webster, B. M. Lawrence, H. M. Higgins

ALLM: Civil War Sheet Music Collection

80.7568.880 – “Oh Wait! Till the Good Time Coming Comes”: J. P. Webster: B. M. Lawrence: H. M. Higgins: 1861: SATB.