Scope and content Letter from Frederick William Seward to his friend James Kelly, sent from Washington, D.C., January 12, 1864, thanking Kelly for sending him two cakes in keeping with their annual New Year's custom, and extolling the value of friendship. Also, a letter from Lewis Tappan to Mrs. White, sent from Brooklyn, January 6, 1864, listing the "autographs of distinguished persons" that he is sending to her from his files. Tappan also complains of plans to sell alcoholic beverages and to hold a raffle...