Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) Authority to affix the seal to commission of Norman B. Judd as commissioner
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07134 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham (1809-1865) Place Written: Washington, D.C. Type: Document signed Date: 1861/04/26 Pagination: 1 p. 26 x 20.1 cm Order a Copy
To "A Full power authorizing Mr. Norman B. Judd, to negotiate a convention, with the Gov't. of Prussia, on the subject of the rights of neutrals & belligerents in time of war." Judd, a Chicago attorney, was closely involved in Lincoln's election to the presidency. Judd expected a cabinet position but was instead appointed Minister to Prussia, a post he held until 1865.
I hereby authorize and direct the Secretary of State to affix the Seal of the United States to a Full Power authorizing Mr. Norman B. Judd, to negotiate a Convention, with the Govt. of Prussia, on the subject of the rights of neutral & belligerents in time of war. dated this day, and signed by me: and for so doing this shall be his warrant.
Abraham Lincoln
Washington, April 26, 1861
[Docket]
26th April 1861
Warrant for Seal to
Full Power.
N.B. Judd.
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