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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.
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New Brunswick, N.J.: Rutgers University Press
1953.
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To Simon Cameron1

Hon. Sec. of War. Executive Mansion
My dear Sir Nov. 13. 1861.

Please have the Adjutant General ascertain whether 2nd. Lieut. of Co. D. 2nd. Infantry---Alexander E. Drake, is not entitled to promotion. His wife thinks he is. Please have this looked into.

Yours truly A. LINCOLN

Annotation

[1]   ALS, NNP. Alexander E. Drake's promotion to first lieutenant (as of May 14) and to captain (as of October 9) were announced in AGO General Orders No. 106, December 5, 1861.

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