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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[1] OR, I, VIII, 826. On January 21, Halleck replied to this and the enclosed letter that he had ``nominated Gov. K. some time ago. . . as aide de camp with the rank of Col. the highest authorized. . . as a staff officer. Should your Excellency see fit to make him a Brig. Gen., I will use my best endeavors to give him such employment as may best suit him.

``The difficulty with the Germans results from. . . 1st the want of pay, the Pay Dept. here being out of funds. . . 2d They are continually tampered with by designing politicians. . . A part of the scheme is the story about the ill-treatment of Genl Sigel. . . .

``All these difficulties are being satisfactorily arranged. A firm and decided course will end them forever. . . . if the Govt does not interfere, I can reduce these disaffected elements to order & discipline.'' (DLC-RTL). Instead of appointing Koerner a brigadier, Lincoln nominated him minister to Spain, June 6, 1862.