Memorandum:
Appointment of George T. Harris1Jump to section
As soon as I consistently can, I wish to oblige Bishop McIlvaine
Aug. 3. 1863. A. LINCOLN
Annotation
[1] AES, DNA WR RG 94, U.S. Military Academy 1863, Box 81, No. 82. Lincoln's endorsement is written on a letter from Salmon P. Chase, July 3, 1863, enclosing two letters from Bishop Charles P. McIlvaine recommending appointment of George T. Harris to West Point. See also Lincoln's memorandum of October 24, 1862, supra.