Stanton, Edwin McMasters, 1814-1869

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Dates

Existence: 1814 - 1869

Biography

Edwin McMasters Stanton (December 19, 1814 – December 24, 1869) was an American lawyer and politician who served as U.S. Secretary of War under the Lincoln Administration during most of the American Civil War. Stanton's management helped organize the massive military resources of the North and guide the Union to victory.

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Edwin McMasters Stanton letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 862405

Mss 862405

Date(s): 1862-07-05

Scope and Contents

Letter from Edwin McMasters Stanton at the War Department, Washington, DC to Nathaniel Springer Berry, telling him that Stanton is sending Mr. Clarke to explain the urgency for more troops to be raised to Governor Berry.

Edwin McMasters Stanton letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 866464

Mss 866464

Date(s): 1866-08-14

Scope and Contents

Two-page letter from Edwin McMasters Stanton in Washington, DC to James Speed, telling him of affairs in Washington and speaks of the political convenention in Philadelphia.

Edwin McMasters Stanton letter

Collection

Identifier: Mss 868272

Mss 868272

Date(s): 1868-04-22

Scope and Contents

Letter from Edwib Stanton McMasters in Washington, DC to Salmn Portland Chase, sending an extract relative to the illicit trade in Alaska from the report of Jefferson C. Davis.

United States President Commission

Collection

Identifier: Mss 866255

Mss 866255

Date(s): 1866-04-05

Scope and Contents

Commission by US President Andrew Johnson in Washington, DC for S.H. Lathrop, commissioning brevet colonel in U.S. Volunteers. Signed by President Andrew Johnson by Secretary of War, Edwin M. Stanton.