[May 29, 1861]
For Lieut. Genl. Scott---
A few days ago I said to the commissioner of Indian affairs that I would appoint whoever he named for Superintendent of Indian affairs in Washington. The commissioner tells me he has intimated
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For Lieut. Genl. Scott---
A few days ago I said to the commissioner of Indian affairs that I would appoint whoever he named for Superintendent of Indian affairs in Washington. The commissioner tells me he has intimated