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[1] AES, IHi. Lincoln's endorsement is written on a letter from Judge H. D. Smith, chairman of the tax commission at Hilton Head, South Carolina, to Senator Charles Sumner, February 26, 1863, introducing Reverend James Gubby ``late chaplin of 3d R.I. Regt. and for some time detailed to the Genl. Hospital at Hilton Head. He is now desirous of being appointed as chaplain to the Genl. Hospital at Hilton Head. . . .'' Reverend Gubby was appointed on April 1, 1863.