Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) to Elihu B. Washburne re: a second term "would be a great honor...."
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02083 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) Place Written: Washington Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1863/10/26 Pagination: 1 p. + blank 25 x 20 cm Order a Copy
Written on Executive Mansion stationery and noted as "Private & Confidential." Concerns a leave of absence for Maj. Gen. Cadwallader C. Washburn [sic], an appointment for Israel Washburn at Portland, Me. which was accepted, and for his friend Thompson Campbell. (Slight mat burn in margins.)
Private & Confidential
Executive Mansion,
Washington, Oct. 26. 1863.
Hon. E. B. Washburne
My dear Sir
Yours of the 12th has been in my hands several days. Inclosed I send the leave of absence for your brother, in as good form as I think I can safely put it. Without knowing whether he would accept it, I have tendered the Collectorship at Portland, Me, to your other brother, the Governor.
Thanks to both you and our friend Campbell, for your kind words and intentions. A second term would be a great honor and a great labor, which together, perhaps I would not decline, if tendered.
Yours truly
A. Lincoln
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