Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 2 [Sept. 3, 1848-Aug. 21, 1858].

To Zachary Taylor1Jump to section

His Excellency Springfield, Ills.
The President of the U.S. Jany 25- 1850.

Dear Sir: In a letter to you of this date I have strongly recommended Hon Stephen T. Logan for U.S. Judge of the District Court for Illinois.2Jump to section Understanding that a portion of our good whig friends are recommending Hon: Samuel D. Lockwood for the same office, I mean not to abate in the least my recommendation of Judge Logan, when I say that Judge Lockwood too is most worthy of such an appointment. His moral worth, and legal ability are above all question. For about twentyfive years he was a judge of our Supreme Court; and his opinions, extending through nearly all our books of Reports, are a sufficient guarranty of his capacity, to all who may not personally know him. His appointment, I think, would give very general satisfaction. Your Obt. Servt. A. LINCOLN.

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[1]   ALS, DNA FS RG 59, Appointment Papers. Neither Stephen T. Logan nor Samuel D. Lockwood received the appointment. See Lincoln to Browning, January 29, infra.

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[2]   This letter has not been located.

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