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March 23, 1863
Submitted to the Sec. of Treasury. Mr. Williamson, writer of the within was our ``Willie's'' teacher; and I would be really glad for him to be obliged. A. LINCOLN
March 23. 1863.
Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 6 [Dec. 13, 1862-Nov. 3, 1863].
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- Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 6 [Dec. 13, 1862-Nov. 3, 1863].
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- Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
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- 1953.
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"Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 6 [Dec. 13, 1862-Nov. 3, 1863]." In the digital collection Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/lincoln6. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed June 9, 2024.
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Annotation
[1] Copy, DNA FI RG 56, Treasury Department, General Records. Lincoln's endorsement is written on a letter from Alexander Williamson, March 21, 1863, which states: ``There are several appointments to be made by Secretary Chase on Monday first in the 2nd., 3rd., and 5th. Auditors and also in the Quarter Masters Department. I therefore respectfully request your recommendation for a position in either of these offices.'' On March 28, Williamson was appointed to a temporary clerkship in the Second Auditor's Office at a salary of $1200 per year.