Des Moines Iowa Jan 7
1861
His Excellency Abraham Lincoln
President Elect of the United States
Sir: I learn that the name of Col. Fitz Henry Warren of this
state has been presented to your consideration in connection with the position
of Post Master General.
I am aware that in the present unfortunate condition of the
country, the duty of selecting your cabinet officers is one of peculiar
delicacy & importance and do not wish to be understood as pressing the
appointment of Col. Warren if in your judgment public considerations render
necessary the appointment of a gentleman from some other State.
If however no such necessity exists I am well satisfied that
Col. Warrens appointment would be a matter of great pride and gratification to
the people of this State and that his well known character, his acknowledged
ability, his previous connection with the Post Office Department and his
devotion to the principles of free government afford ample guaranty that he
would discharge the duties of the position named, creditably to himself and
advantageoulsy to the public.
Very Respectfully
Samuel J Kirkwood
SOURCE: This letter can be found among The Abraham Lincoln
Papers at the Library of Congress.
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