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Who appointed William L. Dayton ?
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Abraham Lincoln
The appointer of William L. Dayton is [Abraham Lincoln].
The appointment of William L. Debell was done by [Abraham Lincoln].
The appointer of him is [Abraham Lincoln].
He was nominated by [Abraham Lincoln].