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, Sep. 9. 1862.

Father O'Hara, of Syracuse, New-York, coming to me well recommended by Hon. Daniel S. Dickinson, & others, as working earnestly & efficiently for our cause, with the people of his county & church, asks that his brother, Daniel O.Hara, who also has spent much time and money in the cause, may be made, a Brigadier Quarter Master, or Commissary. If such an officer is needed, I should be glad for Mr. O.Hara to be appointed. Yours truly

A. LINCOLN

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[1] ALS, IHi. On the bottom of the second page of the letter Secretary Seward endorsed, ``This is the very appointment that I desire most.'' Reverend James A. O'Hara was granted his request with the appointment of Daniel O'Hara on September 9 as captain and assistant quartermaster of Volunteers.

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