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 Simon Cameron2Open page

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.2Jump to section FOOTNOTES}>(2) Please take steps to have this done at once. Yours truly A. LINCOLN

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[1] ALS-P, ISLA. On the bottom of the letter Cameron has endorsed, ``This case is peculiar-and in consideration that no officer of the grade has been selected from the state of Vermont, Dr Phelps will be appointed after examination and approval by the medical board.'' The appointment was made February 4, 1862.

[2] William T. H. Brooks, appointed brigadier general of Volunteers, September 28, 1861.

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