Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 4 [Mar. 5, 1860-Oct. 24, 1861].

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Title: Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 4 [Mar. 5, 1860-Oct. 24, 1861].
Author: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Publication: New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press; 1953.
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Lieut General Scott: Executive Mansion April 1st 1861.

Would it impose too much labor on General Scott to make short, comprehensive daily reports to me of what occurs in his Department, including movements by himself, and under his orders, and the receipt of intelligence? If not I will thank him to do so. Your Obedient Servant A. LINCOLN

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[1] Copy, DLC-RTL. General Scott reported April 1, and with fair regularity thereafter. These daily reports, together with Lincoln's memoranda on the days Scott failed to report (``No report from Gen. Scott this 19. April 1861.'') are in the Lincoln Papers.

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