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.