My dear Sir August 19, 1861
At the request of Brigadier General Anderson, I have concluded to appoint George H. Thomas, of the 2nd. Cavalry, a Brigadier General of Volunteers.2Open page
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At the request of Brigadier General Anderson, I have concluded to appoint George H. Thomas, of the 2nd. Cavalry, a Brigadier General of Volunteers.2Open page
Also, let the Hon. James Shields, now of California, be appointed a Brigadier General of Volunteers.3Open page
Also, Col. Michael Corcoran, now a prisoner at Richmond.4Open page Yours truly A. LINCOLN