1. Creator/Author:
  2. Kirker, John (2)

Letter from John Kirker to Abraham Lincoln

Creator:
Kirker, John
Collection:
Letters to Lincoln
Location:
Wheeling, West Virginia
Date of Original:
1864
Description:
Handwritten letter, 25 cm, headed 'U.S.A. Genl. Hospital, Wheeling, W. Va.,' dated Dec. 16, 1864, and signed by John Kirker, A.A. Surgeon USA, In charge. Recommends Rev. David Trueman, chaplain of the 1st Regt. W. Va. Vet. Cavalry, for the chaplaincy at the Hospital. Kirker writes that Trueman has served in the field since 1861, is now unable to serve in the field and has been temporarily assigned to duty at the hospital. A Rev. Drummond of Wheeling seeks the appointment as chaplain at the hospital but was asked to withdraw his application in favor of Trueman. Drummond declined. Docketed on verso. Autograph letter signed (ALS).
Subject:
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Correspondence; United States--History--Civil War, 1861-1865--Chaplains; Methodist Episcopal Church--Clergy
Category:
Manuscripts & Documents
Format of Original:
Manuscript
Item ID:
71200908300306
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Digital File ID:
71200908300306
Available for Viewing:
By appointment only
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