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 Henry W. Halleck1Jump to section

October 28, 1862

Submitted to Majr. Gen. Halleck asking an examination of the record of Col. Alfred T. A. Torbert, to be a Brigadier General, to command the Brigade left without a commander by the death of Gen. Geo. W. Taylor, and in which he Col. Torbert is senior Colonel. A. LINCOLN.

Oct. 28. 1862.

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[1] AES-P, ISLA. Colonel Alfred T. A. Torbert of the First New Jersey Volunteers was appointed brigadier general to rank from November 29, 1862. The appointment, rejected by the Senate on February 12, 1863, and again on March 12, was confirmed by the Senate on March 13, 1863. Colonel Torbert was on sick leave January to June, 1863.

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