Memorandum from President Abraham Lincoln, Making Lewis E. Johnson Paymaster of Volunteers, 1861

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THF76567 / Memorandum from President Abraham Lincoln, Making Lewis E. Johnson Paymaster of Volunteers, 1861
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Letter (Correspondence)

Date Made

26 July 1861

Creators

Place of Creation

Collection Title

Personal Documents Collection

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All

Object ID

2007.0.11.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Handwriting

Dimensions

Height: 8 in
Width: 5 in

Inscriptions

Handwritten on front: Lewis E. Johnson desires / to be a Paymaster of Volun / teers - He is the sone of / Hon. Reverdy Johnson, who / much desires the appoint / ment. / A. Lincoln / July 26, 1861 / I wish this to be done / when the time comes. / A. L.
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