Camp relates to Stevens the active war-preparations in Chambersburg.
In this letter, William E. Camp, Jr., describes the state of wartime excitement in Chambersburg and the city's mobilization for war.
John R. Agnew suggests to Thaddeus Stevens that government should administer oaths of allegiance to the Union.
William McLellan reports on the progress of a court case against Thaddeus Stevens.
W. Maxwell requests an appointment in the army for his son who was honorably discharged after an injury.
W. H. McDowell asks Stevens to help him obtain a job in Washington and get his son released from a rebel prison.
In this letter, James Nill expresses his opposition to the repeal of the $500 commutation provision in the draft act.
This deserter asks for the exemption of rebel deserters from service in the Union army.
W. Hammett requests instructions on the rebuilding of the furnace and forge at Caledonia.
John T. McIlheny details a property transfer involving Thaddeus Stevens.
W. Hammett reports on the activities of Mr. Ahl of Hagerstown and refers to Thaddeus Stevens's interest in obtaining land.
In this letter, Alexander McClure requests Thaddeus Stevens's opinion on the prospects of Abraham Lincoln in the upcoming presidential election.
W. Hammett requests a Naval Ordinance Manual for his nephew and inquires into Thaddeus Stevens's meeting with Ahl about Caledonia.
C. S. Eyster proposes a bill for the "relief of our people" with future tax exemption and past tax repayment.
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