Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 5 [Oct. 24, 1861-Dec. 12, 1862].
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Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 5 [Oct. 24, 1861-Dec. 12, 1862].
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Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
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New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press
1953.
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``Cypher'' Executive Mansion
Hon. F.P.Blair, Jr. Washington, Nov. 17. 1862
Your brother says you are solicitous to be ordered to join Gen. McClernand. I suppose you are ordered to St. Helena. This means that you are to form part of McClernand's expedition, as it moves down the river; and he---McC.---is so informed.
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I will see Gen. Halleck as to whether the additional forces you mention can go with you. A. LINCOLN.
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