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] AES, IHi. Lincoln's endorsement is written on a memorandum from Montgomery C. Meigs, April 15, 1862, recommending that the War Department ``take immediately all necessary measures to have all boats, scows, and other property used in repairing and navigating the [Chesapeake and Ohio] Canal restored to their rightful owners. If boats have been used for the uses of the Army or Navy and cannot be restored, they are forthwith to be paid for, so that trade on the Canal may be revived.'' Meigs' endorsement dated April 18 is as follows: ``Secy directs that all but about 36---including those sent down the river. . . be released.'' General Orders No. 44, April 21, 1862, made the restoration.