Title
Abraham Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton
Description
President Abraham Lincoln requests Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton to appoint Robert J. Stevens, a son-in-law of Col. Edward D. Baker, as additional paymaster. Lincoln obliges the friendship of a family member of Baker's. Action on the request is taken on March 18.
Creator
Lincoln, Abraham
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1864-03-07
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
300043
T1864.03.07
207472
Transcription
Executive Mansion,
Washington, March 7, 1864.
Hon. Sec. of War,
My dear Sir
I want Robert J. Stevens appointed an Additional Pay-Master if it can be consistently done. He is a Son-in-law of our old friend Col. Baker -- I want this done.
Yours Truly
A. Lincoln
Mr [Grapin ?]
Enter & hand to me.
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
paper and ink
2 p
21 x 13 cm