Title
Abraham Lincoln to Hiram Barney
Description
Abraham Lincoln asks Hiram Barney to see him so that he may "...make up the New York card better...." once they talk. Hiram Barney is a prominent New York attorney Lincoln would appoint as collector of the port of New York in April 1861 only to be removed from office by the President in September 1864.
Creator
Lincoln, Abraham
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1861-03-29
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
300025
T1861.03.29
201753
Has Version
Basler 4:300
Transcription
Washington
March 29, 1861
Hon. Hiram Barney
My dear Sir:
Please come here. I think I can make up the New York card better after having a talk with you.
Yours truly
A Lincoln
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
paper and ink
1 p
19 x 12 cm