April 19, 1862
I scarcely think the son can be made a Brigadier General, under the circumstances but I should be glad for the father to be breveted
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I scarcely think the son can be made a Brigadier General, under the circumstances but I should be glad for the father to be breveted
a Brigadier General, if it can be done consistently with the Army rules. A. LINCOLN
April 19, 1862.