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 Edward Bates1Jump to section

Respectfully submitted to the Attorney General for his opinion whether I can, and ought to remit as requested.

July 19, 1862 A. LINCOLN

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[1] AES, DNA RG 204, U.S. Pardon Attorney, A 429. Lincoln's endorsement is written on a letter from Salmon P. Chase to Ephraim Morrison, June 17, 1862, concerning his petition relative to the steamer Minnesota owned by Morrison, fined for violation of the Revenue Act of 1852. See further Lincoln's letter to Chase, July 22, infra.

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