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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Page 517

To Samuel R. Curtis1Jump to section

``Cypher''
Major General Curtis Washington,
St. Louis, Mo. Nov. 30. 1862

Frank Blair wants Manter's 32nd. Curley's 27th. Boyd's 24th. and the 9th. & 10th. Cavalry, to go with him down the river. I understand it is with you to decide whether he shall have them; and if so, and if also it is consistent with the public service, you will oblige me a good deal by letting him have them.

A. LINCOLN

Annotation

[1] ALS, RPB. Concerning the regiments commanded by Francis H. Manter, Thomas Curly, and Sempronius H. Boyd, Curtis telegraphed at 10 P.M. on the same day, ``Only one of the Regiments named full will try to organize immediately by urging Gov to consolidate & come as near to the request as law will permit.'' (DLC-RTL).

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