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 John P. Usher1Jump to section

March 11, 1863

If there be a vacancy at the place named, let the appointment within requested, be made. If there be two vacancies, let this appointment be to the lower one A. LINCOLN

March 11. 1863.

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[1] AES-P, ISLA. Lincoln's endorsement is written on a letter from Senator James Harlan, March 9, 1863, recommending appointment of Mahlon Wilkinson of Dakota Territory ``as Indian Agent on the Missouri river above Ft. Randal.'' Wilkinson's appointment was made during the recess of the Senate and confirmed on March 2, 1864.

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