Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 to Roscoe Conkling
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02345 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 February 1864 Pagination: 1 p. : docket : envelope : free frank ; 20.5 x 25 cm. Order a Copy
Replies to Conkling's letter criticizing the reputation of Caleb Lyon. Lincoln remarks that, "his nomination to some respectable office was repeatedly urged upon me certainly by two, if not three Senators of the highest standing; and your letter contains the first imputation I ever heard against his moral character."
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