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If the Surgeon General knows of a vacancy, to which Mr. Maddux, could be appointed, please indorse it below and return to me.
Aug. 29. 1863. A. LINCOLN
[1] AES, IHi. Lincoln's endorsement is written on a letter from Thomas H. Hicks, August 24, 1863, introducing ``the Revd. J. B. Maddux'' who wished appointment
as hospital chaplain at Chester, Pennsylvania. Surgeon General Hammond endorsed ``Respectfully returned to His Excellency the President. There are no vacancies except one in St. Louis, Mo.''