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 Union Governors1Jump to section

Washington, D.C.,
Gov. of ``all Loyal States''2 July 28, 1862.

It would be of great service here for us to know, as fully as you can tell, what progress is made, and making, in recruiting for old regiments in your State. Also, about what day the first new regiment can move from you---what, the second, what the third, and so on. This information is important to us in making calculations. Please give it as promptly, and accurately as you can.

A. LINCOLN

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[1] ALS, RPB. The lengthy replies may be found in the Official Records, III, II, 265 ff. In general the reports indicated that new regiments would be ready in August or September and that recruiting for old regiments varied from ``slowly'' to ``satisfactory.''

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[2] ``All Loyal States'' not in Lincoln's handwriting.

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