1. Creator/Author:
  2. Morris, De Witt C. (1)

Letter from De Witt C. Morris to Abraham Lincoln

Creator:
Morris, De Witt C.
Collection:
Letters to Lincoln
Location:
[United States]
Date of Original:
1865
Description:
Handwritten letter, 25 cm, dated March 7, 1865 and signed De Witt C. Morris. Request for the position of Register of Deeds of the District of Columbia, under the Act of Feb. 17, 1863. Cites that he makes 'this application with the united consent and desire of the whole Philadelphia delegation; of the Hon. Thaddeus Stevens; of the Secretary of the Interior; of Mr. Holloway the Commissioner of Patents and others.' Autograph letter signed (ALS).
Transcription:
March 7. 1865
To His Excellency President Lincoln
Sir:
I respectfully apply for the position of Register of Deeds of the District of Columbia, under the Act of Feby 17. 1863
I make this application with the united consent and desire of the whole Philadelphia delegation: of the Hon Thaddeus Stevens; of the Secretary of the Interior; of Mr Holloway the Commissioner of Patents and others. I refer to these gentlemen for my character and capacity— more especially to the Philadelphia delegation, who are fellow members of the bar, and have known me from childhood.
I am most respectfully
Your obedient Servant
DeWitt C Morris
Subject:
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Correspondence
Category:
Manuscripts & Documents
Format of Original:
Manuscript
Item ID:
71200908300408
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Digital File ID:
71200908300408
Available for Viewing:
By appointment only