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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[1] LS, RPB. At 11:12 A.M., Stanton telegraphed McDowell, ``In view of the operations of the enemy on the line of General Banks the President thinks the whole force you designed to move from Fredericksburg should not be taken away, and he therefore directs that one brigade in addition to what you designed to leave at Fredericksburg should be left there; this brigade to be the least effective of your command.'' (OR, I, XII, III, 219). McDowell replied: ``Your order to leave an additional brigade at Fredericksburg has been received. Shield's ammunition has been landed and will be up this afternoon or evening. The enemy, attracted by the movement of our troops yesterday, drew in his right to the railroad. . . .'' (Ibid). In reply to Lincoln's telegram of 5 P.M. McDowell telegraphed Stanton, ``The President's order has been received and is in process of execution. This is a crushing blow to us.''(Ibid., p. 220).