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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865

"The Writings of Abraham Lincoln - Volume 2: 1843-1858"

(2) As estimated for office rent, clerk hire, fuel, etc., in
superintendence of Indian affairs in Michigan, at the rate per year of
$1500. (3) As compensation and expenses for various miscellaneous items
of Indian service out of Michigan, an average per year of $625.
Second. During part of the time--that is, from the 9th of October, 1813,
to the 29th of May, 1822 he was paid in four different capacities; that
is to say, the three as above, and, in addition thereto, the commutation
of ten rations per day, amounting per year to $730.
Third. During another part of the time--that is, from the beginning of
1822 to the 31st of July, '83 he was also paid in four different
capacities; that is to say, the first three, as above (the rations being
dropped after the 29th of May, 1822), and, in addition thereto, for
superintending Indian Agencies at Piqua, Ohio; Fort Wayne, Indiana; and
Chicago, Illinois, at the rate per year of $1500. It should be observed
here that the last item, commencing at the beginning of 1822, and the
item of rations, ending on the 29th of May, 1822, lap on each other
during so much of the time as lies between those two dates.
Fourth. Still another part of the time--that is, from the 31st of
October, 1821, to the 29th of May, 1822--he was paid in six different
capacities; that is to say, the three first, as above; the item of
rations, as above; and, in addition thereto, another item of ten rations
per day while at Washington settling his accounts, being at the rate per
year of $730; and also an allowance for expenses traveling to and from
Washington, and while there, of $1022, being at the rate per year of
$1793.


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