Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 to Edward Bates

GLC00411

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GLC#
GLC00411
Type
Letters
Date
June 14, 1862
Author/Creator
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Title
to Edward Bates
Place Written
Washington, District of Columbia
Pagination
1 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 13 cm
Language
English
Primary time period
Civil War and Reconstruction, 1861-1877
Sub-Era
The American Civil War

Writing to Attorney General Bates, Lincoln recommends Philip Fraser, a unionist lawyer in Jacksonville, Florida be appointed District Judge for the Eastern District of Florida. Fraser comes recommended by Senator David Wilmot and House Speaker Galusha A. Grow. Lincoln requests a nomination for him unless Bates can give a reason against it. Written on Executive Mansion Stationery.

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