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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Hon. Sec. of War. Executive Mansion
My dear Sir: Dec. 13. 1861

At the request of Senator Callamer [sic], Gov. Fairbanks & other gentlemen of Vermont, I wish, as a special case, to appoint Dr. Edward E. Phelps, a Brigade Surgeon, to serve with the Vermont Brigade, now commanded by Gen. Brooks.2Open page FOOTNOTES}>(2) Please take steps to have this done at once. Yours truly A. LINCOLN