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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Cite this Item: "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 23, 2024.

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[1] ALS, owned by Emanuel A. Gardiner, New York City. McClellan endorsed the letter as follows: ``I recommended Col Patterson some time since, & would be glad to have him appointed.'' Lincoln endorsed on the back of the letter: ``Let the appointment be made according to the within. A. Lincoln/Jan. 6. 1862.'' Francis E. Patterson, son of Major General Robert Patterson, was appointed brigadier general of Volunteers, April 11, 1862.