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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 to James Berdan

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC03190 Author/Creator: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865 Place Written: Springfield, Illinois Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 22 July 1849 Pagination: 1 p. : docket : free frank Height: 25.2 cm, Width: 20.2 cm Order a Copy

Relates that he recently received a letter from the Clerk to the General Land Office John Addison indicating that their commissioner Justin Butterfield considers Berdan eligible to gain an appointment to the Office. States that if Berdan indeed desires such an appointment, their friendship could either "help or hurt" him, depending on Butterfield's views of Lincoln. Offers his assistance to Berdan in obtaining an appointment to the Land Office. Free frank by Lincoln.

Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Berdan, James, fl. 1849
Butterfield, Justin, 1790-1855

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