John Henderson to E.A. Burke

John Henderson to E.A. Burke

John Henderson informs E.A. Burke that "for some weeks sickness in the President's family" and the death of Willie Lincoln has made it impossible to discuss an appointment with Lincoln. Following the letter is a signed, handwritten note by Burke.

Henderson, John; Burke E. A.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

1862-02-028

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T1862.02.28-MISC

Senate Chamber.

Febry 28. 1862.

Dear Madam.

Your very kind letter of 27th ult. was rec'd in due time and I owe you an apology for my neglect in the premises, which I now tender you. I had not forgotten the matter however and design giving it my personal attention on tomorrow -- You are aware that for some weeks, sicknefs in the Presidents family prevented any satisfactory interview with him

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and since the death of his son, I have learned that he was opprefsed with grief and was indeed much indisposed to be annoyed with businefs, such as could be avoided at the time.

Therefore all businefs that I designed to submit to him has been held back but tomorrow I design presenting it and will place the appointment of your son before the President

I cannot secure him any appointment at West Point, but pofsibly may for the Navy --.

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Be afsured that I am very grateful for your exprefsions of confidence and hope that I may be so fortunate as to retain your good opinion

Your friend & Obt Servt

J. B. Henderson

Please return this ? as I have it filed, with other letters on the subject.

E. P. Burke

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