Letter by Mark Howard, insurance company president and Lincoln political appointee, describing his meeting in Chicago with Abraham Lincoln and other prominent Republicans shortly after Lincoln's election in 1860.

Design shows seated female (Justice) and flag with "For the Union" and Maryland coat of arms. Design in purple on white envelope. C. Magnus, 12 Frankfort. St. N.Y.

Design shows female with state coat of arms and "Loyal to the Union. State of Maryland." Design in red and blue on a white envelope. For sale by Wm. Ridenburgh, 132 & 134 Nassau St., N.Y.

Design shows state coat of arms with "Maryland on the fence," in blue on white envelope. Upham, 310 Chestnut St. Phila.

Design shows female with state coat of arms and "Loyal to the Union. State of Michigan." Design in red and blue on a white envelope. For sale by Wm. Ridenburgh, 132 & 134 Nassau St., N.Y.

Design shows female with flag and state coat of arms and "Michigan, The Loyal States, Union." Design in blue on a white envelope. Designed and manufactured by Reagles & Co., 1 Chambers Street, N.Y.

A letter from Milton A. Welch to his mother describing the camp at City Point, Va. with the New York 50th Infantry Regiment and updating her on recent events.

Design shows female with state coat of arms and "Loyal to the Union. State of Minnesota." Design in red and blue on a white envelope. For sale by Wm. Ridenburgh, 132 & 134 Nassau St., N.Y.

Design shows female with flag and state coat of arms and "Minnesota, The Loyal States, Union." Design in blue on a white envelope. Designed and manufactured by Reagles & Co., 1 Chambers Street, N.Y.

Design shows male with flag with "for the Union" and Missouri coat of arms. Design in full color on white envelope. C. Magnus, 12 Frankfort St. N.Y.

Design shows female with state coat of arms and "Loyal to the Union. State of Missouri." Design in red and blue on a white envelope. For sale by Wm. Ridenburgh, 132 & 134 Nassau St., N.Y.

Letter from Alexis J. Goffan, guardian of Arthur B. Smith, requesting a copy of the discharge and death certificate of Smith's father.

Muster Roll of Company G of the 10th Regiment of Michigan for Capt. H.H. Dunphy

Letter from David M. Elliott to his sisters in New York, describing life in Wisconsin and asking for news from home. Sent with an envelope with impression of Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Hamlin stamped on the front.

Letter expressing Holmes's desire that a Constitutional Union Party be formed for the 1856 election.

Letter regarding Butler's treatment by the press.

Letter regarding a series of business letters.

Letter discussing removals from office, and Cushing's opinion that postmasters are the tools of Amos Kendall, former editor of the Washington Globe and US Postmaster General under Andrew Jackson.

Letter regarding Cushing's health, the likelihood of a treasury bill passing, the need for the Whigs to have grit, Martin Van Buren's decreasing popularity, and a recent duel.

Note from the son of John Quincy Adams thanking Nathan Sargent for correcting an error in the Washington Chronicle claiming that his father retained opponents while in office.

Letter detailing the Alabama Supreme Court's process of admitting attorneys from other states.

Letter in support of Sargent's plan to reach a settlement on slavery. Barnard sees the best chance of maintaining the Union to be a national Whig party.

Cover letter for registration of the American ship St. Paul from A.H.P. Edwards Esq., U.S. Counsel at Manila, by Daniel Webster to Nathan Sargent, Register of the Treasury.

Letter discussing elections in Vermont, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania, and Antimason Party activity.