Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 2 [Sept. 3, 1848-Aug. 21, 1858].
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Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 2 [Sept. 3, 1848-Aug. 21, 1858].
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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
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New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press
1953.
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Hon. C. B. Smith: Springfield, Ills.
Dear Sir: May 1. 1849
You remember my anxiety that Dr. A. G. Henry of this place, should be appointed Register of the Land Office at Minesota.
Since I left Washington, I have heard nothing of the matter. I suppose Mr. Evans2Jump to section of Maine, and yourself are constantly together now. I incline to believe he remembers me, and would not hesitate to oblige me, where he conveniently could.
Now I will do twice as much for both of you, some time, if he and you will take some leisure moment to call on Mr. Ewing, and, in as graceful a way as possible, urge on him the appointment of Henry. I have always had a tolerably high hope that Mr. Ewing will appoint Henry, if he does not forget my peculiar anxiety about it.
[2] George Evans, ex-senator from Maine, and Caleb B. Smith, ex-representative from Indiana, were appointed by President Taylor to a board investigating claims of American citizens against Mexico.