January 5, 1864: Letter from Missouri Delegation to Lincoln

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Washington Jany 5.1864

To his Excellency

President Lincoln

The undersigned would respectfully represent to Your Excellency, that they recommend to your favorable consideration Judge S. P. McCurdy of Missouri and solicit for him an appointment in one of the Territories of Utah or Idaho in the judicial department of the government. Judge McCurdy is a gentleman of high judicial attainment, of unblemished moral character, and of unquestionable loyalty to the government, and will do honor to the government in any position that may be given him in either of the Territories.

Austin A. King of Mo.

Jno P. Bruce, Mo.

Henry T. Blow of Mo.

Jas. S. Rollins of Mo.

Benj. F. Loan of Mo

G. W. McClurg “ “

S. H. Boyd “ “

J. B. Henderson, Mo

James H. Birch

Jno G. Scott, Mo

Wm A Hall Mo.

I have heard of Judge McCurdy and therefore most cordially concur in the foregoing—

G. Clay Smith of Ky.

W. H. Randall

8^th Ky. District

Lucian Anderson

1^st Ky District

I know Judge McCurdy he was born educated + commenced his profession in my neighborhood. He is a gentleman, competent and qualified for the position he seeks and as I understand has been always a loyal man! H Grider 3d District Kentucky

James Duane Doty

Gov. Utah

This is a good recommendation for a territorial Judgeship, embracing both sides in Missouri & many other respectable gentlemen. A. Lincoln

Jan. 27, 1864

Jan 28 64 Rec’d office I. B. Kean Ct. Clerk