Box 2
Contains 115 Results:
Joseph C. Potts, The Trenton Locomotive and Manufacturing Co., Trenton, New Jersey, to Peter Grayson Washington, 1860 February 27
Discusses sentiment in New Jersey for Stephen A. Douglas and James Guthrie, and tactics for the Democratic Convention; comments on the North-South political crisis.
J. S. Little, Portland, (Maine?), to Peter Grayson Washington, 1860 March 18
Expresses sympathy on death of Mr. David A. Bokee, prefers Stephen A. Douglas for President over "your candidate," but would be resigned if Mr. James Guthrie won.
William Henry Trescot, Acting Secretary, Department of State, Washington, D.C., to Peter Grayson and L. Q. Washington, Washington City, D.C., 1860 July 11
Mr. Trevitt's claim for medical aid to American seamen while U.S. consul at Valparaiso, Chile has been disallowed.
(?) Napoleon Zermon (?), New York, New York, to Peter Grayson Washington, 1860 August 10
Needs Washington's advice on whether to sell his claim.
(?) Napoleon Zermon, Washington, D.C., to G. P. Washington, 1860 September 24
Introduces Mr. Stephen P. Mirzan (?), who wants the position of Dragoman near the Sublime Port.
James B. Campbell, Charleston, (?), to Peter Grayson and L. Q. Washington, 1860 November 25
Has not received an acknowledgement of sending them a claim on Mr. Hurst (?).
William Wallace Phelps, Reolburg, Minnesota, to Peter Grayson Washington, 1860 December 9
Needs to know how the "present disturbed conditions" will affect the conducting of public business; received Washington's circular.
George P. Kane, to Peter Grayson Washington, circa 1860
Discusses Mr. James Guthrie's chances with the Maryland delegation in light of his support of the iron and granite industries.
Thomas Jefferson Barr, New York, New York, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washington, 1861 January 7
Discusses purchase of a building by the Post Office.
Alfred Burton Greenwood, Commissioner, Office of Indian Affairs, Department of the Interior, to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, D.C., 1861 January 11
Discusses Victoria Angi's claim for land in the Lake Pepin Sioux Halfhreed tract.
Joseph Lane, Washington, D.C., to Peter Grayson Washington, 1861 January 21
Sends a letter from John Anderson.
James R. Powell, Montgomery, Alabama, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, D.C., 1861 May 7
Has had conversations with "high officials" on his usefulness in establishing a new government; discusses status of U.S. postal officials in the Confederacy; mentions Quintus (Washington?).
James R. Powell, Montgomery, Alabama, to Peter Grayson Washington, 1861 June 24
Inquiries about how to safely go to Washington, D.C. to settle with the Post Office Department; gives his views of the Civil War, and its possible outcomes.
James R. Powell, Montgomery, Alabama, to Peter Grayson Washington, 1861 July 23
Discusses sentiment toward the Civil War, and how to receive his back pay; needs help in getting a nephew home from St. James College in Maryland.
Jno. Harrington (?), Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Washington, D.C., to C. Ingle, Washington, D.C., 1861 August 21
Form letter stating that his letter has been received, and his money referred for settlement.
Edward Cooper, New York, New York, to Peter Grayson Washington, Washington, D.C., 1861 September 7
Lists the stocks and bonds, mainly railroads and municipalities, in the package he is keeping for him; wants information on the iron-plated ship project for which bids were recently opened.
Thomas J. Barr, New York, New York, to Peter Grayson Washington, 1861 November 8
Discusses a building to be sold to the government.
Thomas J. Barr, New York, New York, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washington, 1861 December 9
Discusses papers on a certain building.
John M. Read, 1119 Chestnut St., (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?), to Peter Grayson Washington, Continental (Hotel?), 1861 December 9
Invitation for dinner.
Thomas J. Barr, New York, New York, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washington, 1861 December 14
Owners of a certain building have a chance to rent the upper floors, so he needs to know if the government will buy it.
Thomas J. Barr, New York, New York, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washington, 1861 December 21
Has had no reply to his last two letters.
John Cadwalader, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washington, 1862 February 3
Inquires about Mr. Gerard's chances of being named consul; mentions his son, Charles.
Thomas J. Barr, New York, New York, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washington, 1862 May 7
Discusses some stock; inquires about the recipient's "banking business."
Thomas J. Barr, New York, New York, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washington, 1862 May 18
Discusses the stock in the "Central Park North and East River Rail Road Co.," which he purchased for Washington.
Thomas J. Barr, New York, New York, to Colonel Peter Grayson Washington, 1862 May 28
Thanks him for his picture.