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What was George S. Boutwell's position under President Abraham Lincoln?

  • Secretary of the Treasury

  • Commissioner of Internal Revenue

  • Secretary of State

  • Attorney General

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George S. Boutwell served as the first Commissioner of Internal Revenue under President Abraham Lincoln. This position was responsible for collecting taxes to fund the government.
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