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I would especially like for this appointment to be made if it consistently can be. A. LINCOLN
Aug. 26. 1862.
[1] AES, IHi. Lincoln's endorsement appears on a letter of Senator Jacob Collamer to William H. Seward, August 21, 1862: ``I desire that my son William Collamer . . . receive the appointment of Paymaster . . . of Volunteers.
I presume on your kindness to present this my request to the President. . . .'' William Collamer was appointed additional paymaster as of November 1, 1862, and was confirmed by the Senate on February 19, 1863.