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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"Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 5 [Oct. 24, 1861-Dec. 12, 1862]." In the digital collection Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/lincoln5. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed May 22, 2024.
It was by mere over-sight that the Eastern Shore counties of Virginia, and some other counties of Hon. Mr. Segar's District, were not classed as loyal in the proclamation of July. I intend to set this
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right the first convenient opportunity. Meantime, please consult with Mr. Segar, and act with his District, in regard to the Revenue, as with a loyal District. Yours truly A. LINCOLN
Annotation
[1] ALS-F, ISLA. See Lincoln to John A. Dix, November 20, supra. Joseph E. Segar was representative from Eastern Virginia March 15, 1862-March 3, 1863.