Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 to John Addison

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GLC#
GLC03189
Type
Letters
Date
22 July 1849
Author/Creator
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Title
to John Addison
Place Written
Springfield, Illinois
Pagination
1 p. : docket : free frank Height: 25.2 cm, Width: 20.2 cm
Primary time period
National Expansion and Reform, 1815-1860
Sub-Era
Age of Jackson Lincoln

Hopes that his writing on the "other half of the sheet" (not present) referred to is useful to Addison, Clerk of the General Land Office. Asks Addison to give Lucas (possibly Josiah Lucas, another clerk of the Land Office) his respects. Comments that he is glad Lucas has reached an understanding with the new commissioner, Justin Butterfield, who was appointed to the post instead of Lincoln. Asks if letters in his favor were sent to the Department and expresses that he would like to see them. Plans to notify James Berdan of "the matter of which [Addison speaks] concerning him," possibly an appointment to the Land Office. Free frank by Lincoln, as member of Congress, appears on verso.

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