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 Salmon P. Chase1Jump to section

Executive Mansion,
Washington, December 23, 1862.

Dear Sir: Unless you know some strong objection, please send me a nomination for Cuthbert Bullitt as collector of the customs at New Orleans. I wish to do this at once. Yours truly,

A. LINCOLN.

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[1] ALS, RPB NH, VIII, 152. Chase replied on the same day that because ``the Act of Congress of last session provides that the duties of Collectors &c in States in insurrection shall be performed by Special Agents. . . . Mr. Bullitt cannot therefore be appointed Collector. But I propose to appoint him Special Agent to perform the duties. . . .'' (DLC-RTL). Cuthbert Bullitt is listed in the U.S. Official Register, 1863, as ``Acting Collector.''

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