Lincoln writes form letter: "Would you as soon I should have the Genl. Land Office as any other Illinoian? If you would, write me to that effect at Washington where I shall be soon. No time to loose." He sends similar letter to Willie P. Mangum, U.S. Senator from North Carolina, and William H. Seward of New York. Abraham Lincoln to Willie P. Mangum, 4 June 1849, CW, 2:53; Abraham Lincoln to William H. Seward, 4 June 1849, CW, 8:414.