To James K. Polk1Jump to section
Some days since I transmitted to you the application of Mr. Rhoads of Pekin Illinois, for a Lieutenancy. Since then I have received the enclosed letter of Hon: E. D. Baker, in his behalf, which I now take the liberty of submitting to you. Your Obt. Servt.
A. LINCOLN
Annotation
[1] ALS, IHi. See also letter of December 8, 1847, supra. The army records do not show that Rhoads was ever appointed.