April 14, 1863
This petition asks me to appoint the petitioner to the ``regular mechanical department'' I know of no such Department, with which I, by law, as President, have anything to do.
April 14. 1863. A. LINCOLN
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This petition asks me to appoint the petitioner to the ``regular mechanical department'' I know of no such Department, with which I, by law, as President, have anything to do.
April 14. 1863. A. LINCOLN