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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To Simon Cameron1Jump to section

November 8, 1861

Respectfully submitted to the War Department, with the request that it be remembered as a recommendation from Gov. Morton.

A. LINCOLN.

Annotation

[1] American Art Association Anderson Galleries Catalog 4255, April 30, 1936, No. 265. According to the catalog description, Lincoln's endorsement is written on a letter from Oliver P. Morton recommending appointment of George B. Ripley as paymaster. There is no record of the appointment. See further, Lincoln to Stanton, August 9, 1862, infra.

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