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 26, 1862

There could scarcely be a stronger case made for an appointment than this.

If another Brigade Quarter Master can be used profitably, let Asa D. Baker, named within, be appointed. A. LINCOLN

Sep. 26. 1862

Annotation

[1] AES, IHi. Lincoln's endorsement is written on a petition signed by officers of the Army of the South West, asking appointment of Asa D. Baker as assistant commissary of subsistence or assistant quartermaster for the Second Brigade, Third Division. Baker had been acting without pay since December, 1861. He was appointed commissary as of November 18, 1862.

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