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. Stanton2Open page

Hon. Sec. of War Executive Mansion,
Sir--- Washington, Sep. 4. 1862.

There are special reasons, as I suppose, why James Bowen, of New-York, should be appointed a Brigadier General. Please hear the particulars from Gov. Seward. Yours truly A. LINCOLN

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[1] ALS copy, DLC-RTL. James Bowen, police commissioner of New York City who recruited the Metropolitan Brigade with the assistance of the police department, was appointed brigadier general of Volunteers October 11, 1862.