1. Creator/Author:
  2. Tanner, Henry (1)

Letter from Henry Tanner to Abraham Lincoln

Creator:
Tanner, Henry
Collection:
Letters to Lincoln
Location:
Buffalo, New York
Date of Original:
1861
Description:
Handwritten letter, 21 cm, headed 'Buffalo July 18th 1861' and signed 'Henry Tanner.' Request for appointment to the office of Marshal of Washington, D.C. following the resignation of Col. Lamon. Docketed on verso: 'Henry Tanner July 18 61 wants to be apptd Marshall for D.C.' Autograph letter signed (ALS).
Subject:
Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865--Correspondence; United States--Marshals Service--Appointment and retirement; Lamon, Ward Hill, 1828-1893
Category:
Manuscripts & Documents
Format of Original:
Manuscript
Item ID:
71200908300469
Holding Institution:
Lincoln Financial Foundation Collection, Allen County Public Library, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Digital File ID:
71200908300469
Available for Viewing:
By appointment only
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