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 William W. Lowe1Jump to section

Col. W. W. Lowe Executive Mansion,
Fort-Henry, Tenn. Washington, Nov. 7, 1862.

Yours of yesterday received. Gov. Johnson, Mr. Ethridge2Jump to section & others are looking after the very thing you telegraph about.

A. LINCOLN.

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[1] ALS, RPB. Colonel William W. Lowe of the Fifth Iowa Cavalry telegraphed at 3 P.M. on November 6, ``The people of the 9th Congressional district express a desire to be represented in the next congress. I cannot communicate with Gov Johnson and ask you if an order can be issued for an election? Answer'' (DLC-RTL).

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[2] Emerson Etheridge.