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 George B. McClellan1Jump to section

Major General McClellan. Executive Mansion,
Near York-Town, Va. Washington, April 29, 1862.

Would it derange, or embarrass your operations, if I were to appoint Capt. Charles Griffin, a Brigadier General of volunteers? Please answer. A. LINCOLN

(Send in Cypher)

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[1] ALS-P, ISLA; LS, RPB. McClellan replied on April 30, 9 P.M., ``It will not at all embarrass or interfere with my arrangements if you appoint Capt Chas Griffin. . . . All goes well.'' (DLC-RTL). Captain Charles Griffin of the Fifth Artillery was nominated brigadier general of Volunteers on May 1 and confirmed by the Senate on June 9, 1862.

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