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 Edwin M. Stanton1Jump to section

Hon. Sec. of War Executive Mansion,
Sir--- Washington, July 23. 1862.

It is a question whether we shall accept the troops under the call of Gov. Curtin for 9 months men & 12 months men. I understand you say it rests with me under the law. Perhaps it does; but I do not wish to decide it without your concurrence. What say you? If we do not take them after what has happened, we shall fail perhaps to get any on other terms from Pennsylvania. Yours truly A. LINCOLN

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[1] ALS, NHi. Stanton's reply has not been located, but sixteen regiments of nine-months men were accepted from Pennsylvania (OR, III, II, 480).

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