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I know nothing of this gentleman or his case, except as presented by these papers. I merely submit to the Provost Marshal General whether an inquiry is not due him. A. LINCOLN
Dec. 7, 1864.
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I know nothing of this gentleman or his case, except as presented by these papers. I merely submit to the Provost Marshal General whether an inquiry is not due him. A. LINCOLN
Dec. 7, 1864.
[1] AES, owned by R. E. Burdick, New York City. Lincoln's endorsement is written on a letter from John Foster, December 6, 1864, asking reinstatement as clerk in the office of the provost marshal general. Relating that he had been dismissed on charges of having made speeches in favor of McClellan's election, Foster submitted letters disproving the charges. No record has been found of his reinstatement.