Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1809 - 1865
Biographical History
Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865) was a lawyer and politician from Illinois. He served as the 16th president of the United States between 1861 and 1865.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Abraham Lincoln certificate of appointment for John H. Henry
Collection — Oversize-folder 1: [Barcode: 31197233290136]
Identifier: Vault MSS 451
Scope and Contents
Printed form with handwritten entries. The item is dated 11 March 1863 and was signed by Lincoln and William Henry Seward, secretary of state of the United States. Lincoln appoints John J. Henry of Delaware to be the commissioner and consul general of the United States in Liberia.
Dates:
1863 March 11