Letter of appointment from Abraham Lincoln for George Harrington

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Description:

This letter from Abraham Lincoln appoints George R. Harrington, the Assistant Secretary of Treasury, to serve as Secretary during the absense of Salmon P. Chase. This letter is unusual in that Lincoln signed it whith his full name, rather than "A. Lincoln," as was his habit.

Date Issued:

1864-04-14T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Wayne State University. Libraries

Collection:

Abraham Lincoln Letters

Place:

Washington and Pennsylvania

Subject Name:

Harrington, George R., 1815-1892, Chase, Salmon P., (Salmon Portland), 1808-1873, and United States. Department of the Treasury

Format:

letters (correspondence)

Language:

eng

Rights:

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URL:

http://digital.library.wayne.edu/item/wayne:LincolnLettersFHC232434