Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 to Edward Bates
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00411 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: June 14, 1862 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 21 cm, Width: 13 cm Order a Copy
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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