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Abraham Lincoln Papers: Lincoln-Authored Documents Document mal0019300
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From Abraham Lincoln to [William M. Meredith] [Copy], March 9, 1849
Copy - Washington. March 9. 1849
Dear Sir:
Col. E. D. Baker and myself are the only Whig members of Congress from Illinois - I, of the 30th & he of the 31st We have reason to think the whigs of that state hold us responsible, to some extent, for the appointments which may be made of our citizens - We do not know you personally; and our efforts to see you have, so far, been unavailing - I therefore hope I am not obtrusive in saying, in this way, for him and myself, that when a citizen of Illinois is to be appointed in your Department to an office either in or out of the state, we desire most respectfully ask to be heard.
Your Obt Servt
A. Lincoln
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D'Abraham Lincoln à [William M. Meredith] [Copie], 9 mars 1849
Copie.
Washington, 9 mars 1849
Cher Monsieur,
Le colonel E. D. Baker et moi-même sommes les seuls membres whigs du Congrès pour l'Illinois, moi du 30e Congrès et lui du 31e. Nous avons des raisons de penser que les whigs de cet État nous tiennent, dans une certaine mesure, pour responsables des nominations qui pourraient concerner nos concitoyens. Nous ne vous connaissons pas personnellement; et nos efforts pour vous voir sont jusqu'ici demeurés vains. J'espère donc ne pas être importun en disant ainsi, en son nom et au mien, que lorsqu'un citoyen de l'Illinois doit être nommé, dans votre Département, à une fonction située dans l'État ou hors de celui-ci, nous désirons très respectueusement demander à être entendus.
Votre obéissant serviteur,
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