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[1] AES, IHi. Lincoln's endorsement is written on a note from Senator Ira Harris requesting that James B. Swain of New York City be appointed quartermaster with rank of major. Swain was appointed second lieutenant in the First Cavalry Regular Army, November 1, 1861.