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My dear Sir Washington, Aug. 27, 1862.
I have determined to appoint you Collector. I now have a very special request to make of you, which is that you will make no war upon Mr. Washburne, who is also my friend of longer standing than yourself. I shall even be obliged if you can do something for him if occasion presents. Yours truly A. LINCOLN
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[1] ALS, IaHA. See Lincoln to Chase, August 18, supra.