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[1] AES, CSmH. Lincoln's endorsement is written on a letter from Cameron to Lincoln, dated July 19, 1861, referring a letter from Elisha Whittlesey, comptroller of the treasury, in regard to the mode of refunding monies advanced by the states for equipping Volunteers. Whittlesey recommended and Cameron
agreed that the disbursements should be made by agents appointed by the Treasury instead of by the War Department.
[2] There is no record of Jonathan S. Harvey's appointment as agent of the Treasury.