Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 6 [Dec. 13, 1862-Nov. 3, 1863].

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Title: Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 6 [Dec. 13, 1862-Nov. 3, 1863].
Author: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Publication: New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press; 1953.
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To William H. Seward1Jump to section

January 14, 1863

As I understand the Consulate at Dundee has not been accepted by Mr. Hall, and as I was unconscious, in appointing Mr. Hall, (if I did it) that I was interfering with my old friend, Dr. Smith, I will be obliged if the Sec. of State will send me a nomination for Rev. James Smith, of Ills. for that Consulate. A. LINCOLN

Jan. 14. 1863.

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[1] AES, DNA FS RG 59, Appointments, Box 382. Lincoln's endorsement is written on a memorandum from Seward of January 10, 1863, Summarizing the facts concerning the consulship at Dundee, Scotland, and nothing that since L. W. Hall, appointed as successor to Hugh Smith, had declined appointment, the place was officially vacant. See Lincoln to Seward January 9, supra, concerning appointment of Reverend James Smith.

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