Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 5 [Oct. 24, 1861-Dec. 12, 1862].

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Title: Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 5 [Oct. 24, 1861-Dec. 12, 1862].
Author: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Publication: New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press; 1953.
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To Salmon P. Chase1Jump to section

Executive Mansion,
Hon. Sec. of Treasury Washington, Nov. 8, 1862.

My dear Sir: I now understand that a Commission has been sent to some gentleman as Collector for the 13th District of New York, in place of Mr. Masten whom I appointed at the request of Hon. Mr. Steele. If I have signed a Commission superseding him I have done it inadvertently, not remembering having done so at all, and not having known any just reason for doing so.

Having appointed Mr. Masten deliberately, I do not wish to revoke such appointment without a sufficient reason; and, of course, I do not wish to be made to appear as having prevaricated. If Mr. Masten has tendered a sufficient bond, I wish him to have the office. Yours truly, A. LINCOLN.

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[1] Tracy, pp. 212-13. See Lincoln's memorandum concerning the appointment of William Masten, August 19, supra, and his further memorandum concerning the appointment of Eli D. Terwilliger, infra

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