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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[September 13, 1861]

The bearer of this Victor B. Bell is an Illinoisan, and one of the cleverest and best business men in the State. He wishes to get a

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position not lower than Captain in some volunteer Regiment; and I shall be greatly obliged if you can assist him in it.

Please take some special interest in it. You never served a better man, or one who will more amply appreciate and justify what you may do for him. Yours Truly A. LINCOLN

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