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 Edwin M. Stanton1Jump to section

April 22, 1862.

I personally know Julius White, and that he is worthy. Having successfully commanded a Brigade at Pea Ridge, I think he should be made a Brigadier General. A. LINCOLN

April 22. 1862.

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[1] AES, IHi. Lincoln's endorsement appears on a letter from Representative Isaac N. Arnold, April 22, 1862, requesting appointment of Colonel Julius White, Thirty-seventh Illinois Volunteers, as a brigadier general. White was nominated brigadier general of Volunteers on April 22, and was confirmed by the Senate on June 9, 1862.

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