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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New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press
1953.
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"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.
It seems by the accompanying papers that a Brig. Genl. for Cavalry service, is needed; and also in conjunction with the within, that Maj. Davidson is a suitable man. Let him be appointed.
Jan. 8. 1862. A. LINCOLN
Annotation
[1] AES, IHi. Lincoln's endorsement is written on a letter from Major John W. Davidson of the Second Cavalry to General McClellan, January 6, 1862, asking recommendation for appointment as brigadier general of cavalry. McClellan's undated note, ``Most certainly I say Yes from the bottom of my heart,'' is with the letter, and Cameron's endorsement, ``Let this be done,'' is below Lincoln's. Davidson was appointed brigadier general of Volunteers, February 3, 1862.