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 Caleb B. Smith1Jump to section

Hon. Sec. of Interior Executive Mansion,
Sir: Washington, Dec. 5. 1862.

Please have the Commissioner of Indian Affairs make out and send me as complete an answer to the enclosed Resolution of the

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Senate, as the means for so, doing, can be found in his Office. Yours very truly A. LINCOLN

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[1] ALS, MnHi. The resolution adopted by the Senate on December 5 requested the president to furnish ``all information in his possession touching the late Indian barbarities in the State of Minnesota. . . .'' See Lincoln's communication to the Senate, December 11, infra.

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