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 Isaac Newton1Jump to section

July 22, 1863

I know not what the law is as to compensation of the Chief Chemest for the Agricultural Department; but I certainly think $2500, per year, is, on general principles, a moderate compensation for the services of one having Dr. Wetherill's high scientific reputation.

July 22. 1863. A. LINCOLN

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[1] AES, InLTHi. See Lincoln to Newton, August 5, infra. The appropriations act of February 25, 1863, set aside $90,000 to establish and equip a laboratory and to pay the salary of the chemist for the Department of Agriculture, but did not stipulate the salary. The appropriations act of June 25, 1864 allowed $2,000 per annum for the salary of the chief chemist.

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