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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Cite this Item: "Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. Volume 5 [Oct. 24, 1861-Dec. 12, 1862]." In the digital collection Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln. https://name.umdl.umich.edu/lincoln5. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed April 19, 2024.

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[1] AES, owned by G. Lynn Sumner, New York City. Lincoln's endorsement is written on a letter from Samuel Breck, Bridgewater, Massachusetts, May 17, 1862, to Sumner, ``We have an unpleasant report that George C Alden of Company K. Capt Reed 7th Massts Reg. a native and resident of this town is on trial, under arrest or sentence for being found sleeping on his post whilst on guard. . . . He has for many years. . . been subject to a lethargy occasion[al]ly so that he would fall asleep even when persons were in conversation with him. . . . The accompanying certificate. . . of one of the Physicians who have practiced in the family. . . will give you the necessary assurance. . . .'' Alden remained in service and was mustered out June 27, 1864.