ALS, 1849 June 3 : Springfield, Illinois, to Hon. J.R. Underwood.

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ALS, 1849 June 3 : Springfield, Illinois, to Hon. J.R. Underwood.

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Lincoln opposes the nomination of a Mr. Butterfield for Commissioner of the General Land Office, proposing the senator recommend Cyrus Edwards or himself to the president. "I wish to make it appear, if I can, that I was not greatly under par, for one of my limited acquaintance, and brief career, while at Washington."

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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Copley Press, J S Copley Library

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