Gen. Mansfield Executive Mansion June 19, 1861
My dear Sir: The inclosed papers of Col. Joseph Hooker speak for themselves. He desires to have the command of a Regiment.
Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 4 [Mar. 5, 1860-Oct. 24, 1861].
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- Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 4 [Mar. 5, 1860-Oct. 24, 1861].
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- Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
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Ought he to have it? and can it be done? and how? Please consult Gen. Scott, and say if he and you would like Col. Hooker to have a command. Yours very truly A. LINCOLN