October 24, 1861
The within letter of the Secretary of the Navy, is written concerning the proposed contract with my indorsement thereon which is
Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 5 [Oct. 24, 1861-Dec. 12, 1862].
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- Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 5 [Oct. 24, 1861-Dec. 12, 1862].
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- Lincoln, Abraham, 1809-1865.
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herewith inclosed. After it was written a promise was obtained from me that I would submit it to the Secretary of the Interior, asking him, if he could spare the time, to form a definite opinion whether such a contract can legally, and ought to be made.
Oct. 24, 1861. A. LINCOLN