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Col. Ellsworth’S Funeral March, Sep. Winner, Lee & Walker

ALLM: Civil War Sheet Music Collection

80.7568.216 – “Col. Ellsworth’s Funeral March”: Winner, Sep.: Lee & Walker: Philadelphia: March Funeral, Ellsworth: 1861: Solo Piano. (3 copies)

[The] Southron’S Watchword, Stephen Glover, M. F. Bigney, Blackmar & Bro.

ALLM: Civil War Sheet Music Collection

80.7568.1137 – “[The] Southron’s Watchword”: M. F. Bigney: Stephen Glover: Blackmar & Bro: 1861: Voice.

Alex R. Mckee To "My Dear Cash,", Alex R. Mckee

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

[1861, n.d.] - Alex R. McKee, Washington City, to "My dear Cash," ca. 186 I. ALS, 1p.

McKee requests Clay to write "a few lines" to the Sect. of the Treasury with regard to the employment of a William Joho Miller, attorney, who had lost much business due to supporting the "party and principles " [that] both McKee and Clay ascribed to.

[Lord] Napier, H.M. Embassy, To Cassius M. Clay, H. M. Napier

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

[1861, n.d.] - [Lord] Napier, H.M. Embassy, to Cassius M. Clay], ca. 1861. ALS, Ip.

Brief note reminding Clay of their dinner engagement.

H.G. Otis To Hon. C. M. Clay, H. G. Otis

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Dec.18, [1860] - H.G. Otis, Louisville, Ky., to Hon. C. M. Clay, dated Dec. 18, [1860]. ALS, 3 pp. (1 pc.)

Otis writes that "here in America ... we ought to be ashamed to acknowledge any king, much less "king cotton." He writes that "today we have the first news from rebellious South Carolina's Convention."

Mrs. Jno. T. Roberts To Hon. C. M. Clay, Mrs. Jno T. Roberts

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Nov. 28, 1860 - Mrs. Jno. T. Roberts, Frankfort, [Ky.], to Hon. C. M. Clay, dated Nov. 28, 1860. ALS, 4 pp. (I pc.)

Roberts writes in hope that Clay will use his "influence with Mr. Lincoln in behalf of my husband," for a post office position. Writes that her husband is "in principle a Bell and Everett man."

James Birney To Hon. Cassius M. Clay, James Birney

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Nov. 24, 1860 - James Birney, Bay City, Mich., to Hon. Cassius M. Clay, Whitehall, Madison Co., Ky., dated Nov. 24, 1860. ALS, 2 pp. (1 pc.)

Birney writes that he will do "what I can in this region to strengthen the sentiment," in favor of placing Clay's name "among those from whom the cabinet of the President elect should be selected." Mentions "Mr. Bates of Missouri."

Evelyn Woodson To C.M. Clay, Esq., Evelyn Woodson

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Nov. 23, 1860 - Evelyn Woodson, [Nicholasville, Ky.], to C.M. Clay, Esq., dated Nov. 23, 1860. ALS, 2 pp. (1 folio pc)

Woodson asks Clay if he could use his ''influence with Mr. Lincoln" for installing a friend of hers "into the Post Office at Nicholasville."

Samuel G. Miller, To Hon. Cassius M. Clay, Samuel G. Miller

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Sept.13, 1860 - Samuel G. Miller, to Hon. Cassius M. Clay, dated Sept. 13, 1860. ALS, 2 pp. (1 pc.)

Miller writes that he has been requested to invite Clay to be present "at the occasion mentioned in the enclosed invitation."

Margaret Chappellsmith To Hon. Cassius M. Clay, Margaret Chappellsmith

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Sept. 07, 1860 - Margaret Chappellsmith, New Harmony, [Ind.], to Hon. Cassius M. Clay, dated Sept. 7, 1860. ALS, 1 p. (I folio pc.)

Chappellsmith asks Clay to excuse her for the "folly" of her perception regarding his judgement on "Justice Curtis' exposition on the power of Congress respecting slavery."

Owen Lovejoy To "Dear Friend Clay", Owen Lovejoy

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Sept. 05, 1860 - Owen Lovejoy, Princeton, to "Dear friend Clay, dated Sept. 5, 1960. ALS, Ip.

Lovejoy's note states that "it is no use having too many speakers," and further writes "the harvest is plenteous but the laborers are few.

[E.D. Morgan] To Hon. C.M. Clay, E. D. Morgan

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Sept. 05, 1860 - [E.D. Morgan], Albany, [New York], to Hon. C.M. Clay, dated Sept. 5, 1860. ALS, I p.

Morgan writes that he has his "favor of 28th," and that he would like "to have that paper [Wheeling Intelligencer] sustained, and it will probably sustain itself after the result of the election is known."

Margaret Chappellsmith To Hon. Cassius M. Clay, Margaret Chappellsmith

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Sept. 03, 1860 - Margaret Chappellsmith, New Harmony, Ind., to Hon. Cassius M. Clay, dated Sept. 3, 1860. ALS, 3 pp. (I folio pc.)

Chappellsmith writes of her interest "in an important subject matter." She mentions his speech at the Cooper Institute on Feb. 15th, and cites Justice Curtis' decision on slavery, and about what she understands Curtis to say on the subject.

Horace Greeley To Col. C.M. Clay, Horace Greeley

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Aug. 20, 1860 - Horace Greeley, New York, Office of the Tribune, to Col. C.M. Clay, dated Aug. 20, 1860. ALS, 1 p.

Greeley writes that G.O. Talbot will be thanking Clay in a letter, and that "politics go very well here about."

B[Enjamin] F. Manniere To Hon. C.M. Clay, Benjamin F. Manniere

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Aug.15, 1860 - B[enjamin] F. Manniere, New York, to Hon. C.M. Clay, dated Aug. 15, 1860. ALS, 2 pp. (1 folio pc)

Manniere writes that "we hope that some time.in the course of the canvas that we shall hear your voice in the city," and that New York is "sure for Lincoln and cannot be sold out."

Norman B. Judd To Cassius M. Clay, Esq., Norman B. Judd

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Aug.14, 1860 - Norman B. Judd, Chicago, II., to Cassius M. Clay, Esq., dated Aug. 14, 1860. ALS, 2 pp. (1 folio pc.)

Judd writes that his "favor to Mr, Lincoln was received during a meeting of the State Central Committee at Springfield;" and further mentions Clay's speaking engagements.

S[Chuyler] Colfax To [Cassius M. Clay], Schuyler Colfax

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

July 28, 1860 - S[chuyler] Colfax, Peru, Ind., to [Cassius M. Clay] dated July 28, 1860. ALS, 2 pp. (1 pc.)

Colfax writes that there are three points along the Wabash River "at which you ought to speak and where you could do great good," and states that "a Senator and Representatives is to be elebted" in two of the districts.

B[Ellamy] Storer To Col. Clay, Bellamy Storer

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

July 25, 1860 - B[ellamy] Storer, Cincinnati, to Col. Clay, dated July 25, 1860. ALS, 1 p.

Storer writes that D.W. Shockley, on behalf of the Committee, wants him "to discuss the great principles that now divide the political parties."

A[Braham] Lincoln, To Hon. Cassius M. Clay, Abraham Lincoln

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

July 20, 1860 - A[braham] Lincoln, to Hon. Cassius M. Clay, dated July 20, 1860. ALS, 2 pp. (1 pc.)

Lincoln acknowledges and thanks Clay for filling "a list of speaking appointments in Indiana," and writes to obtain Clay's permission "to make a list of appointments in our state."

Jno. D. Defrees To Hon. C.M. Clay, Jno. D. Defrees

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

July 14, 1860 - Jno. D. Defrees, Washington, D.C., to Hon. C.M. Clay, Evansville, Ind., dated July 14, 1860. ALS, 3 pp. (1 folio pc.)

Defrees writes of his return from the Chicago Convention, stating the election of Lincoln being looked upon as a "fixed fact," and mentions his "hobby" of making Clay Secretary of War.

John A. Andrew To C.M. Clay, Esq., John A. Andrew

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

July 02, 1860 - John A. Andrew, Boston, to C.M. Clay, Esq., dated July 2, 1860. ALS, 3 pp. (1 pc.)

Andrew writes that he has enclosed a copy of "the Christian Examiner containing an article on slavery."

William Kinnear To C. M. Clay, William Kinnear

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

June 20, 1860 - William Kinnear, Louisville, Ky., to C. M. Clay, White Hall, dated June 20, 1860. ALS, 2 pp. (I pc.)

Kinnear refers to "L," and that "about fifty persons of both sexes and all ages are thirsting to take his 'life' ... Barrett of the "Cin[cinnati] Gazette among the number," and about Clay's opportunity of speaking before the "outside barbarians" at Richmond.

C.M. Clay To "The Committee", Cassius M. Clay

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

June 18, 1860 - C.M. Clay to "The Committee", dated June 18, 1860. ALS, 4 pp. (1 folio pc.) Handwritten copy, signed and written by Clay.

Clay's copy of his letter to the Revolutionary Committee, of Madison County, where he asks what the committee "who are slave holders and property holders to gain by fire and sword and war?"

Carl Schurz To Col. Cassius M. Clay, Carl Schurz

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

June 05, 1860 - Carl Schurz, Milwaukee, [Wis.], to Col. Cassius M. Clay, dated June 5, 1860. ALS, 3 pp. (I folio pc.)

Schurz writes that "I considered it the duty of the Rep[ublican] Nat[ional] Convention to acknowledge the services of one of the bravest champions of freedom," and writes he is "well satisfied with Lincoln's nomination."

S[Almon] P. Chase To Col. C.M. Clay, Salmon P. Chase

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

May 30, 1860 - S[almon] P. Chase, Columbus, [Ohio], to Col. C.M. Clay, dated May 30, 1860. ALS, 4 pp. (I folio pc.)

Chase commends Clay on his elements of "character, ability, and popularity which would make you an available candidate." Mentions the Ohio Delegation.

J.R. Grant To Hon. C.M. Clay, J. R. Grant

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

May 28, 1860 - J.R. Grant, Galena, ill., to Hon. C.M. Clay, dated May 28, 1860. ALS, 3 pp. ( 1 folio pc.)

Grant writes that the nominations are "as good and available as could have been made." States that "the feelings out here are very strong for C.M.C. [Clay] for the V.P. [Vice-President], and mentions that he will "make the acquaintance of Mr. Lincoln."

Edmund Quincy To C.M. Clay, Esq., Edmund Quincy

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

May 28, 1860 - Edmund Quincy, Dedham, [Massachusetts], to C.M. Clay, Esq., dated May 28, 1860. ALS, 4 pp. (1 pc.)

Quincy writes that it "would take a great deal more than I have ever yet heard said against you to shake my faith in the integrity of your anti-slavery character," and mentions a Mr. Fee. He mentions the Chicago Convention and his disappointment with the ticket.

H[Annibal] Hamlin To Hon. C.M. Clay, Hannibal Hamlin

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

May 26, 1860 - H[annibal] Hamlin, Wash[ington], to Hon. C.M. Clay, Ky., dated May 26, 1860. ALS, 2 pp. (I pc.)

Hamlin thanks Clay for a confidence he so "kindly express[ ed] and writes that he is "profoundly grateful to all my friends, still I sug[gest] to you ... that the position assigned me by the Chicago Convention is one in which I did not desire ... "

Josephine Porter To Cassius M. Clay, Josephine Porter

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

May 21, 1860 - Josephine [I.?] Porter, New Haven, to Cassius M. Clay, dated May 21, 1860. ALS, 4 pp. (1 pc.)

Porter thanks Clay for remembering her "in the form of the 'Cincinnati Gazette' of April 8th, containing your speech," and states that she is. glad "to be in possession of so well authenticated an expression of your views."

Caleb B. Smith To C.M. Clay, Esq., Caleb B. Smith

ALLM: Cassius Marcellus Clay Personal Papers

Apr. 22, 1860 - Caleb B. Smith, Indianapolis, to C.M. Clay, Esq., dated Apr. 22, 1860. ALS, 3 pp. (I pc.)

Smith tells Clay about meeting several people from Pennsylvania who "were pressing very thoroughly the nomination of Senator Cameron," and that Chase may "get the united vote of the delegates from Ohio," and mentions his intent to write "Wentworth."