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 Hiram Barney1Jump to section

January 8, 1862

While I know nothing of Mr. Meade, the writer of this is an old friend of mine, once residing in Illinois, though now in NewYork. I can do no other than to refer the case to the Collector.

Jan. 8. 1862. A. LINCOLN

Annotation

[1] AES-P, ISLA. Lincoln's endorsement is written on a letter from George T. M. Davis, January 3, 1862, asking that Abraham B. Meade, who had been removed as appraiser's clerk in the New York Custom House after twenty-eight years' service ``without any apparent cause than that his place was wanted for another,'' be restored to his position. Barney replied on January 16, 1862, ``I referred the letter of Geo. T. M. Davis respecting the removal of Mr. Meade. . . to Judge [John T.] Hogeboom. . . I have no power over the action of the appraisers. . . however. . . Mr.Meade. . . could not be retained with benefit. . . and ought not. . . except on the ground of having long held the place & worn himself out in the service.'' (DLC-RTL). Meade is listed in the U.S. Official Register as appraiser's clerk in the New York Customs House in 1861, but not in 1863.

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