06. Lincoln to U.S. Postmaster General Montgomery Blair on postmaster appointment for Virginian
Title
06. Lincoln to U.S. Postmaster General Montgomery Blair on postmaster appointment for Virginian
Subject
Description
Letter from Abraham Lincoln to U.S. Postmaster General Montgomery Blair regarding a Virginia postal appointment. March 13, 1861. Autograph Letter Signed.
Date
1861-03-13
Contributor
Becki Plunkett and Stephen Vincent
Rights
Copyright State Historical Society of Iowa. Information at http://www.iowahistory.org/libraries/services-and-fees/conditions-for-image-reproductions.html
Digital Reproduction Information
Original scanned at 600 dpi w/ sRGB color space.
Repository
State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines
Repository Collection
Autograph Collection: John A. Kasson series
Digital item created
9/23/2008
Transcription
Hon. P.M.G. Executive Mansion March 13. 1861 Dear Sir The bearer of this, Mr. C.T. Hempston, is a Virginian who wishes to get, for his son, a small place in your Dept. I think Virginia should be heard, in such cases. Lincoln