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 Benjamin F. Larned1Jump to section

Pay-Master-General Executive Mansion,
My dear Sir: Washington, June 12. 1862.

The bearer of this, a french lady, so far as I can understand her, had a son in our volunteer Army, who was made a prisoner at Bull-Run, and has since died, at Mobile. He was only seventeen years of age; and she wishes, if possible, to draw what is due him, or some part of it. You will know, while I do not, whether this is

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possible. She is in great distress; and I shall be glad if you will kindly hear her, & do for her the best you can. Yours truly

A. LINCOLN

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[1] ALS, IHi. Paymaster General Larned became inactive because of illness in July, 1862, and died the following September. No reply to this letter has been found.

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