Title
Mary Lincoln to Edwin M. Stanton
Description
Mary Lincoln asks Edwin M. Stanton to oblige her by appointing Albert F. Pike, who is "a most excellent young man and was a favorite of both, my husband & myself." The Taper Collection also contains Pike's letter to Stanton dated December 15, 1865.
Creator
Lincoln, Mary Todd
Publisher
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Date
1865-10-11
Format
pdf
Language
en
Identifier
300091
T1865.10.11
Transcription
Chicago Oct 11th
Mr Stanton, will oblige Mrs Lincoln, by assigning to Mr A. F. Pike a situation as clerk, in any of his departments. He is a most excellent, young man, very attentive to his business and was a favorite of both, my husband & myself.
Status
Complete
Percent Completed
100
Weight
20
Original Format
paper and ink
1 p
17 x 12 cm