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  • Letter to Abraham Lincoln regarding William Millward

    This anonymous letter to Abraham Lincoln argues, in rather strong terms, against the possible appointment of William Millward as a U.S. Marshal in Eastern Pennsylvania. Millward was appointed and served in this position from 1861 to 1865.

  • Letter to Abraham Lincoln from B.B. French

    Letter from B.W. Ferguson of Washington D.C. to Abraham Lincoln. Ferguson argues that B.B. French should be appointed to a Marshalship immediately.

  • Letter to Abraham Lincoln from Albert Smith

    Letter from Albert Smith to Abraham Lincoln regarding the appointment of a Marshal for Washington D.C. Smith argued that the "acerbity" of feeling among the candidates justifies Lincoln selecting a Marshal from outside the district.

  • Letter to Abraham Lincoln from S.L. Lewis

    Letter from S.L. Lewis of Washington D.C. to President Abraham Lincoln regarding the appointment of a Marshal in the district. Lewis supports Ward K. Sammon, a non-resident, for the post.