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

September 4, 1862

Capt. Rives, mentioned within by Gen. John A. McClernand, is the son of John C. Rives, of the Cong. Globe---said to be an excellent officer, and I should be pleased to give the desired promotion, if lawful, and consistent with the service. A. LINCOLN

Sep. 4. 1862.

Annotation

[1] AES, IHi. Lincoln's endorsement is written on a letter from General John A. McClernand, Jackson, Tennessee, August 14, 1862, asking promotion of Captain Wright Rives to colonel in order that he might appoint him ``Chief of my Staff.'' There is no record of the promotion.

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