August 20, 1862
I did not ask for information as to whether this man has been mustered into service. Have we accepted his actual service? If we have, let him be paid for them; unless there is positive law against it. A. LINCOLN
Aug. 20. 1862.
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I did not ask for information as to whether this man has been mustered into service. Have we accepted his actual service? If we have, let him be paid for them; unless there is positive law against it. A. LINCOLN
Aug. 20. 1862.