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I understand some one of our Ohio friends will probably be appointed Minister to Brazil; and if so, I hope Hon: Robert C. Schenck may be the man. In expressing a preference for Mr. Schenck over others of his own State, I do not mean to say that he
is less worthy than any out of his state; but were I to not limit myself as I do, I should probably come in collision with some recommendation of my own, formerly made; or, perhaps with the interests of some friend of my own state. Your Obt. Servt.
A. LINCOLN
[1] ALS, DNA FS RG 59, Appointment Papers. Robert C. Schenck served as U.S. representative 1843-1851 and was minister to Brazil, also accredited to Uruguay, Paraguay, and the Argentine, 1851-1853.