To Simon Cameron2Open page
Sec. of War please preserve this, until the question shall be acted on. A. LINCOLN
Dec. 12. 1861.
Annotation
[1] AES, RPB. Lincoln's endorsement is written on a letter signed by Representative John W. Crisfield of Baltimore and others, recommending Colonel Robert C. Buchanan for appointment as inspector general. See also Lincoln to Cameron, November 2, supra. Buchanan did not receive the appointment.