To Edward Bates1Jump to section
I believe Mr. North has already been appointed Judge, but if not, I think it may be done at once. A. LINCOLN
Aug. 18. 1863
Annotation
[1] AES, DNA GE RG 60, Papers of Attorney General, Segregated Lincoln Material. Lincoln's endorsement is written on a telegram from Frederick F. Low, San Francisco, August 18, 1863, asking appointment of John W. North of Nevada as associate justice for Nevada Territory in place of Gordon N. Mott, resigned. North received the appointment.