Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 4 [Mar. 5, 1860-Oct. 24, 1861].

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Title: Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 4 [Mar. 5, 1860-Oct. 24, 1861].
Author: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Publication: New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press; 1953.
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Page 472

To Simon Cameron1Jump to section

[c. August 5, 1861]

Mr. John A. Ford, as is seen by the within papers is or was well recommended by his neighbors for post master at Petersburg. The change of sentiment since then has driven him from his home and he now seeks the appointment of second lieutenant in the army. I hope it can be conveniently given him. A. LINCOLN.

Unless there is some confusion not known to me let Mr. Ford be appointed. A.L.

Annotation

[1] Copy, ISLA. The copies of Lincoln's endorsements are undated, but on August 5, Lincoln nominated John A. Ford of Virginia for appointment as first lieutenant in the Thirteenth Infantry, and the Senate confirmed the appointment the same day. In addition to Lincoln's endorsements, Ford's papers carry an endorsement by Winfield Scott as follows: ``Mr. Ford served honorably in the Mexican War''; and by Cameron as follows: ``General Thomas---Please appoint for it.''

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