Letter from Simon Cameron to Abraham Lincoln

Letter from Simon Cameron to Abraham Lincoln
Number of Pages: 
2
Date: 
August 24, 1864

Former Secretary of War Simon Cameron writes President Abraham Lincoln and asks him to find "some place" for John D. Creigh. While "I do not know the young gentleman himself," Cameron explains that he can "vouch for the claims his family has for recognition by your administration."

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Location: 
I-Friends-1977-3
Origin: 
Gift of Friends of the Library