Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 4.
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.

To William H. Seward [2]

No. 8

Augustus Haight, of Judge Sloan's District---for a Consulship. Let it be fairly considered A L.

August 10. 1861.

Annotation

[1]   AES, DNA FS RG 59, Appointments, Box 299. Lincoln's endorsement is written on an envelope addressed by Lincoln to ``Hon Sec. of State.'' Wisconsin Representative Andrew S. Sloan's candidate for a consulship is not listed as appointed to office.