Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 5 [Oct. 24, 1861-Dec. 12, 1862].

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Title: Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 5 [Oct. 24, 1861-Dec. 12, 1862].
Author: Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
Publication: New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press; 1953.
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To Joseph G. Totten1Jump to section

December 5, 1861

This young man, George H. Palmer, fought with Col. Mulligan at Lexington, & is now recommended by him & others for a Cadetship. He will be twenty one April 16, 1862. Is he too old to be admitted, as matters now stand? Will Gen. Totten please answer?

Dec. 5. 1861. A. LINCOLN

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[1] AES, DNA WR RG 77, Office of the Chief of Engineers, Letters Received, P 1054. Lincoln's endorsement is on an envelope addressed by Lincoln to ``Gen. Totten,'' containing recommendations of George H. Palmer for a West Point cadetship. See Lincoln's memorandum infra.

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