G.T. Wood and James A. Dawson to Abraham Lincoln

G.T. Wood and James A. Dawson to Abraham Lincoln

G.T. Wood and James A. Dawson understand that Congress will soon pass the house bill to reorganize the district court of Kentucky. They recommend to President Abraham Lincoln the name of Asher W. Graham of Bowling Green, Kentucky, as judge of the western district. John Nicolay writes a short file note on the reverse side of the letter.

Wood, G. T.; Dawson, James A.; Nicolay, John G.

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

1861-08-07

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Office Clerk Hart Circuit & County Courts

Munfordville Ky Aug 7, '1861

To His Excellency Abraham Lincoln President of the United States.

Sir

Presuming that the bill passed by the House of Representatives to reorganize the District Court of Kentucky, will become a law, we beg leave to recommend to your Excellency, Hon. Asher W. Graham of Bowling Green Ky, as eminitly worthy of the position of Judge of the Western District.

He has had a large experience upon the Bench, having been for a number of years Judge of the 4th District in Ky, and also having occupied the Appellate Bench in the State.

Added to his legal attainments---which are surpassed by few, if any, in the State---he is a man of the highest moral worth, unquestionable integrity and of unconditional devotion to the Government.

Very Respectfully

G.T. Wood Cir Clk.

Jas. A. Dawson Clk County Court

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Asher W. Graham of Bowling Green for Judge of one of the Kentucky Districts.

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