Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 1 [1824-Aug. 28, 1848].

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Title: Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 1 [1824-Aug. 28, 1848].
Author: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Publication: New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press; 1953.
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Hon: Secretary of War: House of Representatives
Dear Sir: July 6. 1848

Joab Wilkinson,2Open page who was a Captain, or a Lieutenant, (I forget which) in the Regiment commanded by Col: Henry L. Webb,3Open page resigned his commission, and now desires a restoration. I have seen many testimonials in his favor, from his brother officers, and particularly, one from Col. Webb; am myself personally acquainted with him, from all which I shall be much gratified, if he shall be restored.

Another matter: Elias B. Zabriskie,4Open page of Jacksonville, Illinois, has been an applicant for a Lieutenancy, and the close of the war putting an end to all prospect of his success, he desires me to withdraw the papers recommending him, and send them to him. If there be no impropriety in it, will you please send them to me?

Your Obt. Servt. A. LINCOLN