To Edwin M. Stanton2Open page
Let this appointment be made if no substantial reason to the contrary is known.
A. LINCOLN
July 27, 1863.
Annotation
[1] AES, IHi. Lincoln's endorsement is written on a letter of Brigadier General William W. Orme to Stanton, Vicksburg, July 10, 1863, recommending appointment of Captain John L. Routt, Company E, Ninety-fourth Illinois Volunteers, as assistant quartermaster. Routt was appointed assistant quartermaster on July 28, 1863.