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    James Donaldson

    Birth: 1818

    Death: 12-3-1886

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James Donaldson worked for the State Department as a watchman beginning in 1853. When William Seward was appointed Secretary of State in 1861, Donaldson worked closely under the Secretary as a messenger. In 1865, Donaldson was commissioned as Justice of the Peace by President Andrew Johnson, however, Donaldson continued working as messenger to Secretary Seward until he resigned on March 4, 1869 at the end of Seward's term. Following his resignation, Donaldson finally assumed his position as Justice of the Peace.

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Biography: 
James Donaldson worked for the State Department as a watchman beginning in 1853. When William Seward was appointed Secretary of State in 1861, Donaldson worked closely under the Secretary as a messenger. In 1865, Donaldson was commissioned as Justice of the Peace by President Andrew Johnson, however, Donaldson continued working as messenger to Secretary Seward until he resigned on March 4, 1869 at the end of Seward's term. Following his resignation, Donaldson finally assumed his position as Justice of the Peace.
Citation Type: 
Newspaper Article
Journal or Newspaper Title: 
The New York Times
Month: 
August
Day: 
11
Year: 
1865
Citation Notes: 
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Website
Citation URL: 
https://boothiebarn.com/2016/11/08/james-donaldson-william-sewards-helpful-hand/
Title of Webpage: 
James Donaldson: William Seward's Helpful Hand
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Citation Notes: 
https://lincolnconspirators.com/2016/11/08/james-donaldson-william-sewards-helpful-hand/
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Citation Type: 
Newspaper Article
Journal or Newspaper Title: 
Evening Star
Article Title: 
Death of a Well Known Citizen
Month: 
December
Day: 
4
Year: 
1886