To Montgomery C. Meigs1Jump to section
Dear Sir: Washington, January 31. 1863.
The bearer of this, Mr. James C. Conkling, is successor to Mr. Thomas H. Campbell, now deceased, as agent to adjust accounts with this government for the State of Illinois. He has ample business qualifications, is entirely trustworthy; and with all is my personal friend of long standing. Please see & hear him. Yours truly A. LINCOLN
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