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 15, 1862

I wish Capt. E. G. Beckwith, to be a Paymaster in the Army, this taking date, as of July 4, 1862---the day on which I recommended & which recommendation is lost. A. LINCOLN

Sep. 15. 1862

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[1] AES, RPB. Lincoln's endorsement is written on a letter from Senator James W. Nesmith, July 1, 1862, recommending that ``Capt Edward G. Beckwith, of the 3rd. Artillery . . . who has served with great distinction on the staff of Maj. Genl. Banks'' be promoted to major and made a paymaster. Further endorsements indicate that the appointment was made out November 29, 1862, and ``sent to the Secretary but not signed.'' Beckwith's appointment dating from February 8, 1864, finally reached the Senate on May 4 and was confirmed on May 18, 1864.

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